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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS Located in the same plaza as the shuttered Major Magic’s, Damascene Grill (5834 Monroe St.) formerly Barada Restaurant, is open, serving fresh, housemade Mediterranean cuisine.

Amango (5228 Monroe St.) has reopened, after a six-plus month hiatus for remodeling, with a simplified menu. The Vietnamese restaurant focuses on hearty bowls of pho and authentic Southeast Asian cuisine.

Eric’s Ice Cream Factory (215 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green), will host a ribbon cutting ceremony with owner Eric Gerber and Bowling Green Mayor Dick Edwards, at 11:30am May 10. This is the fifth location for the Ohio-based sugary, and will include an “ice cream theater” where patrons can view the ice cream being made.

Chuancai Fang (3527 Dorr St.) opened last month in the former location of Ipoh Chinese Restaurant. The restaurant serves authentic Sichuan Chinese foods using a combination of flavors, most importantly the Sichuan pepper.

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The Hensville complex has welcomed its first business— PwC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, has signed a 10-year lease, moving from the old Fifth Third building. The global accounting firm’s new workspace is a coffee-house style work bar, designed to support the company’s collaborative and innovative management system.

Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic settles into a permanent spot, downtown in the Davis Building.

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Wellness center, Karuna House LLC (119 W. Second St., Perrysburg), has opened, offering a diverse group of therapists who specialize in psychotherapy, mind, body and spiritual health.

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The popular, locally-made kombucha, Boochy Mama’s, will open a brick and mortar on Friday, May 6 with a grand opening party from 7pm-midnight. Moving into the Davis Building, Great Lakes Tonics Greenhouse Teahouse (130 10th St.), will brew and bottle the small batch kombucha and sell health and fitness items. Party tickets are $20. For more info, see boochymama.com

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Offering a full-service doggy daycare, complete with pickup and drop-off transportation services, A Walk in the Park (1920 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee) has moved into the former location of the Humane Society. A grand opening will be held from 10am-3pm on Saturday, May 7. Participate every Sunday with a free group dog walk at 10:30am at Sidecut Metropark. awalkintheparkoftoledo.com

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Toledo United— a new, minor league soccer team— will get the ball rolling on May 7.

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Dedicated to helping ideas become reality, the volunteer-led local nonprofit group Toledo SOUP hosts quarterly soup socials to raise funds for community projects. The spring fundraiser, SOUP Means Business, will present developing business ideas to attendees. Participants eat soup, hear local ideas, and select their favorite. The winner will go home with the proceeds. Winning proposals will be selected by local leaders and former SOUP winners. 5pm Sunday, May 15. $5. Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1225 Broadway St. toledosoup.com —SH

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Toledo is filled with nonprofits and volunteers, so why do they have such a hard time finding each other? Don Fothergill, a well-known and loved pastor in Toledo for over 30 years, has opened a network that connects volunteers and organizers.

ToledoTogether.org launched in early 2016 for the greater good of our community. People and organizations who need help will post an ad, and volunteers can sort opportunities based on the type of work they want to do. —AC

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Move it or lose it

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That brings us to potholes. Geez, are we tired of talking about potholes. And the cars they destroy. You’d think it was the only thing keeping us from greatness. It isn’t. But it leads naturally to the one thing that really toots the pooch in T-Town.

Trouble getting around in T-Town

by Johnny Hildo Speaking of the trivial and the mundane, it’s often the little things that keep a good city from becoming great. What attracts folks who could choose to live anywhere? How do companies with young professionals decide to locate where they do? And what keeps the upwardly mobile in place once they’ve arrived?

These are folks with means and aspirations. In the digital age they can put down roots anywhere and digi-commute if necessary. How do they make decisions about where to domicile they’s bad selves?

Generally speaking, if you can live anywhere, you choose to live where it’s exciting and stimulating to live. A vibrant arts and music scene. Funky, interesting nightlife.

Diverse cultural events. Hubs of activity, especially downtown. Unpredictably cool traveling shows that stop through unexpectedly. Green space and parks that allow for quiet reflection. Hot spots that melt your face off. A pace that can be slow or lightning quick, whatever the mood strikes. Institutions with innovative, creative leadership that never cease to thrill and amaze. Great intellectual

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Getting Around

culture, often driven by a university and a great library system.

Why would you pick Toledo? Look back over the list. Toledo kills some of them, and the rest are either on their way or doable.

So let’s do this, y’all! What d’ya think? Can we be the next great American city?

The young and hip want options. They aren’t wedded to the car culture that so enthralled the generation on its way out the door. They want their downtown venues to be walkable. They want to be able to commute by bike. They want to be able to connect the dots.

And that’s where Toledo is stuck in the 1950s.

We’ve totally missed the boat on infrastructure investment. The Marina District’s Road to Nowhere is only the start of the problem.

There are bike paths to nowhere all around town. We have a slipshod assortment of weird little bike lanes that don’t connect into anything. Attempts at a comprehensive bike plan ran aground on the shoals of a backward looking City Council. Meanwhile the brave souls who bike regularly take their lives into their own hands navigating the roadways of Toledo. Relief for bikers is nowhere in sight. Instead we worry about parking options for the oil-eating dinosaurs.

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Get on it

Pedestrians hardly fare better.

Downtown has been so chopped up by misguided development that it is more like three separate downtowns. The convention center, arena, and ballpark have cut off large sections that should be ripe for accelerated hot spot development.

Instead we have a few blocks of walkable nightlife separated by blocks of wasteland.

Pedicabs can only do so much to make up for the lack of urban planning.

Transit? TARTA is making strides to connect and organize the system. But added night service routes will assist in getting the city hopping. Ditto for holidays and weekends, festivals and other fantastic activities. Leadership at TARTA, has moved us along down the road, but more will be better.

Cabbies complain about unfair competition from Uber. But Uber is exactly the point. Easy to use, on-call transportation that takes you from point A to point B where and when you want.

Rather than fight it, the rest of the system should take a lesson and adapt.

Toledo can be on the cusp of greatness.

There are visionary leaders at key institutions. Private investment is starting to roll in. Positive energy is building.

Now we need to figure out how to better move it.

Or rest assured, we risk losing it.

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Can you identify these birds? Test out your birding skills by naming the birds in the photos. Answers below.

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May is about Birding, Biking and Blooming

by Alison Wood-Osmun

Northwest Ohio’s May celebrations — Blue Week, Bird Week and Bike Month— are fun-filled, sensory overload.

Bird Fest During the Biggest Week in American Birding (May 6-15), Northwest Ohio’s near perfect rivers, lakes, parks, refuges and preserves attract migratory birds (including warblers, orioles, tanagers, grosbeaks and more). Flocking right behind them are over 12,000 visitors from around the world visit our area to birdwatch.

Magee Marsh, the warbler migratory capital of the world, allows birders to see over 30 colorful species of these beautiful little songbirds. During Bird Week, look for volunteers in gold caps who will help locate and identify birds. Stop by Black Swamp Bird Observatory for a birding map before heading next door to Magee Marsh. For info, birding locations, maps and a downloadable activities guide go to biggestweekinamericanbirding.com.

Black Swamp Bird Observatory, 13551 West State Route 2, Oak Harbor. bsbo.org Magee Marsh West State Route 2, Oak Harbor. mageemarsh.org

As feathered friends migrate to Magee Marsh, so do crowds of visitors.

Birds at the parks

Lake Erie Birding

The metroparks offer great birding identification hikes perfect for beginners and families:

Experienced paddlers can explore the western end of Lake Erie and Grassy Island during the Bird and Kayak Adventure from 8-10am or 10:30am-12:30pm on Wednesday, May 11. $44/person. Registration required.

Cullen Park, 4526 N. Summit St. metroparkstoledo.com.

Beginning Birding Walk: 10am-noon on May 7, 11 & 14 Family Bird Walk: 10am-noon on May 8 & 15 Meet at Pearson Metropark lot #4, 761 Lallendorf Rd., Oregon. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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For guided bird hikes and workshops in the Cullen Park area, visit cullenpark.org For additional birding scope out the Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail and visit lakeeriebirding.ohiodnr.gov.

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Bike Month and Blue Week Blend

For more bike related events, read our cover story on page 7.

Blue Adventure

Blue Week (May 14-21) is a celebration of the “globally rare Oak Openings region” (NW Ohio and SE Michigan). This is an incredible opportunity to explore and discover these ecosystems, native plants and wildlife with Green Ribbon Initiative partners who really know and care about this area.

Take guided hikes to witness the blue karner butterflies, masses of blue blooming lupines, blue spotted salamanders and big and little bluestem grasses, as well as wetlands, frogs, birds, snakes, bats and more in local metroparks, preserves and prairies.

For activity and event locations, visit oakopenings.org.

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Bird Ride

At Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (14000 W. State Route 2, Oak Harbor, a half mile west of Magee Marsh), take a self-guided seven mile driving route to catch views of beautiful natural areas and birds year round.

For more information, visit fws.gov/refuge/ottawa.

Answers. 1. Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2. Cape May Warbler_photo by Kenn Kaufman 3. Magnolia Warbler_photo by Kenn Kaufman

On May 14, combine your biking passion and your love for nature with the Toledo Area Bicyclists’ 4th Annual Blue Week Big Blue Rendezvous, a 43-mile round trip journey through some of the scenic Oak Openings region. Ride pace will be 18-20 mph, lunch provided. Helmets and registration required. 8am-11:30pm. Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey. Email Rick@mekaroo.com for more info. Toledoareabicyclists.org

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Creating Spokespeople Find your happiness riding a bike

by Tom Konecny

Pushing the pedals Each May, TMACOG is the local sponsor of National Bike Month, promoted nationally by the League of American Bicyclists.

The League points out that 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, and from 2000 to 2013, the number of bicycle commuters in the U.S. grew by more than 62 percent.

“This year for Bike Month, we’re trying to [encourage] using bikes as an alternative mode of transportation,” said Dasher. A calendar of various local biking events is available via the TMACOG website.

TMACOG also partners with bike shops throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan to offer free bike checks to prepare cyclists for a safe ride. Checks take a few minutes with an inspection of tires, brakes, chains and cranks. Participants will also receive a copy of a guide to using a bicycle for commuting and everyday transportation.

Bicycles offer fun, freedom and fresh air. Beyond an evening pedal or serious exercise, cycling can also be a practical mode of transportation. Riding a bike offers the benefits of burning calories, saving gas, spending time outdoors and, perhaps the biggest perk: convenient parking.

Hassle-free commute

Though a licensed driver for nine years, Erik Thomas of Toledo is not as young as you’d expect. At age 39, Thomas has always kept his residence within close proximity to his place of work, Toledo Bikes!

He probably still wouldn’t have a vehicle were it not for a job that requires hauling a ladder and tools.

“I try to bike as much as possible,” Thomas said.

“Before (my current job), there wasn’t really a reason for me to even need a car.”

“Everyone cites gas prices as a reason to bike,” Thomas paused, “If you live in the Toledo area, you can go to a grocery store, your school and your job all within five miles of your house, you don’t necessarily need a car.”

Living the lifestyle

But what about the person who drives, say, from Sylvania to Downtown Toledo? Is it realistic to think someone can plan to bike 12 miles, packing a change of clothes and carrying a laptop, and then need to freshen up when they arrive?

“It’s a little bit of a lifestyle thing, and a little bit of a cultural thing, and it’s not something that’s going to change quickly,” Thomas said.

“People are now used to the idea of living in the suburbs and having a commute— that’s normal for them. Now there seems to be a shift back to people living closer to where they work, and having more amenities closer to work. That kind of thing takes a cultural shift.”

From an early age, Thomas has always preferred pedaling wherever he needed to go.

“I rode my bike to school,” he said. “In college, I added baskets on my bike to go to the grocery. Today, I do a lot of my short errands by bike. Here in Toledo, the idea of going downtown, I would never drive there. I can ride to the Mud Hens stadium and lock my bike right outside the gates.”

The way Thomas sees it, commuting is simply lost time he’ll never get back.

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Erik Thomas, education coordinator for Toledo Bikes!, rides everywhere he goes.

Putting the cycle in recycle

Toledo Bikes! encourages bike use through a bike recycling and education center, last year the group refurbished and donated 120 bikes to lowincome residents. Some Toledo Bikes! volunteers receive free bikes as sweat equity, contributing their time to help to fix donated bikes that are then resold or donated.

“They’re earning this bike, so it’s appreciated and treated as something of value,” said Thomas, parttime shop manager and education coordinator.

The four part-time employees at Toledo Bikes! also accept donations of any bicycles and bike parts – working or not – which are then reworked and resold in an effort to help pay rent and to support the organization.

Toledo Bikes! is a bike lover’s paradise, with tools, oils, cleaners, bike stands, and a friendly environment fostering learning with other cyclists.

The cost for a basic membership and access to the shop is $15 per year. Slightly more costly options also offer formal instruction.

The group partners on several large events each year, including a fall Irish Hills bike tour and familyoriented rides in the Metroparks. It has plans for group rides, catering to families, starting from its Washington Street shop..

Toledo Bikes! is looking for interested individuals to serve as board members, monthly meetings.

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Get your bike road ready Toledo Bikes! will offer their Basic Maintenance Class twice in May: from 1-4pm, on Sunday, May 15 and Sunday, May 29.

The three hour workshop will provide basic maintenance tips and repairs. Learn how to clean your bike, make simple adjustments, where and when to lubricate, tire and tube services, chain cleaning, checking for loose bearings, break and shift adjustment, size and fit, safety inspection, and more. $50, or free with a supporting membership.

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Sharing UT’s Rocket Wheels The University of Toledo unveiled Rocket Wheels last fall, a campus bike share program to foster a stronger and greener UT. The program has 50 bikes for rent through several locations on campus.

The rental process is simple: registered users swipe their student ID/ Rocket Card, at bicycle racks at three campus rental spots. Bikes are free for daily rentals, but there is a fee if the rented key and/or lock is lost. The rental machine provides a key; users then unlock the bike and can ride for up to six hours, before the bike must be returned to the same location.

“Students were pushing for [a bike share], we just had to come up with a feasible program that the University could start,” said Diana Watts, Rocket Wheels coordinator. “So, we developed this program as a pilot and we will measure the demand and use.”

So far, the response has been favorable: About 350 people are signed up, and by request, the program is now also open to faculty and staff. Rocket

Wheels is operated by UT’s transit services department, which also runs the campus bus program that averages over 300,000 rides per year. The idea is that Rocket Wheels, patterned after programs at Michigan State and New York University, will alleviate traffic along the main travel arteries of campus while offering an eco-friendly, alternative mode of transportation.

“The mission at UT is to provide a better, cleaner, healthier campus for everybody, and bikes are a part of that,” Watts said.

The university’s duo-wheeled fleet includes two bike brands, but for rider simplicity, all bicycles are one-speed cruisers, which are easier to maintain and repair.

For now, interested users must preregister for the program at bikeshare. utoledo.edu, Registration is usually approved within a day. UT hopes to offer further flexibility as the program evolves, with plans to add the capability to return bikes to different rental spots and to lengthen rental periods.

Happy trails to you Toledo has plenty of great bike trails to explore. Most of the area metroparks have either all-purpose trails, bikepedestrian paths, or exclusive bike trails, and some of the parks connect to three regional trails.

The University/Parks Trail, connects the University of Toledo with Wildwood Preserve, travelling about six miles from the UT campus through Ottawa Hills to King Road in Sylvania. The Towpath Trail runs eight miles and connect Farnsworth, Bend View and Providence Parks. The region’s longest off-road bike trail, the Wabash-Cannonball Trail, links Side Cut Metropark, Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Oak Openings along its ten miles.

A fourth trail called the Chessie Circle Trail, which is opening in stages, will connect north and south Toledo along a former rail line.

Five free self-service bicycle repair stations, located in the Metroparks and accessible during park hours, include all the necessary tools to perform basic bike maintenance.

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May Bike Month Events May 4 Bike to School Day May 6 Brake For Fun, Celebrating National Bike Month during First Friday Art Ride. 5-8pm. Downtown Sylvania.

Redbirdarts.org May 6 Family Bike Night, 6pm in Side Cut Metropark.

May 8 Bike & Bird Adventure, 7pm in Pearson Metropark.

May 15 Fête d’Eté-Toledo, 5:30pm in Downtown.

Bike share in Toledo?

There are discussions of establishing a bike share program, which would operate like Rocket Wheels, in downtown Toledo, a concept now offered in comparably sized cities, such as Dayton and Madison, Wisconsin.

“I know there’s been a lot of talk at TMACOG (Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments) and with groups in Uptown Toledo… about having some kind of bike share program, but they haven’t developed how it’s going to work.

(UT) did have some meetings with the city and discussed how we can partner, but the start of [Rocket Wheels] rested on UT’s shoulders,” Watts said.

TMACOG transportation planner Lance Dasher envisions Downtown

May 16-22 TARTA reduced fare, 25 cents for cyclists.

May 18 Ride of Silence, 6:30pm, UT Bancroft St. entrance May 20 Bike to Work Day May 21 Bike Day at the Farmer’s Market, 9am-12pm, Erie St., downtown.

May 21 Metroparks Outdoor Adventure Expo, 10am-4pm, Side Cut Metropark May 22 Sylvania Slowryders Ride, 4pm, Sylvania Public Library

Toledo with a bike share program, saying “it would be feasible in Toledo, and one of the things is that you have to have the right partners on board.”

Dayton’s program includes a dozen prominent sponsors and two founding sponsors. Bikes are rented on a daily, monthly or yearly basis, starting at $5 for 24 hours, with 24 bike rental stations plotted throughout its downtown.

For now, Bike Month–celebrated each May– is an important reminder of the opportunity for bicycle transportation in Toledo.

“I like to think it makes a difference, though there’s no real way to measure it,” Dasher said. “(TMACOG) held public meetings throughout the area, and people expressed the desire for more facilities like paths and more bike lanes, because of the safety factor.”

Fun Facts Anywhere from 6 to 20 bikes can fit in a single parking space in a paved lot.

Only 11% of cyclists cite commuting to school or work as their primary reason for biking.

(2012 National Survey of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors)

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Toledo Area Recycling Locations Recycling From a Can-Do to a Must-Do Compiled by Staff

What goes where?

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Paper: Paper items (mail, magazines, newpapers, wrapping paper, etc), milk/ juice cartons and drink boxes— rinsed clean and flattened (plastic straws or spouts removed), and flattened cardboard.

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Plastic Bottles and Metals: Plastic bottles and milk jugs— only containers with a neck or screw on top, rinsed clean, with caps, lids and spray pumps removed. Aluminum cans, food trays and foil. Completely empty aerosol cans, with lid removed. Tin cans, rinsed clean with paper label removed. Scrap metal pieces measuring less than 36� and weighing less than 30 pounds, cleaned of rubber and plastic.

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Glass: Glass jars and bottles, rinsed clean and lid removed. Do not include light bulbs, window glass, vases, drinking glasses, etc.

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Everything else: Paint (latex), motor oils, electronics and other unwanted items should be sorted separately. Check our guide to see if your items can be recycled. If not, see if the item can be donated to a charity organization.

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Culinary Thursday, 5.5

ESS Celebrates 15 Years with Tecumseh Brewing Company’s Inaugural Beer Dinner Evans Street Station

This special celebratory dinner includes five courses with perfectly paired beers. Reservations requied.

6:30-9pm. $67. 110 S. Evans St. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

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2nd Annual Spring Cookout for the Kids Toledo Hemp Center, LLC.

This event is sponsored by the Toledo Hemp Center and the Five Points Association. It is an opportunity to spread awareness of childhood hunger in Toledo. Donations are needed. Noon-6pm. 1415 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-724-9588. toledohempcenter.com

Sunday, 5.8

Pastries and Painting Providence Preserve

Surprise your mom on Mother’s Day by spending the morning painting the Providence Dam while enjoying pastries and refreshments. Art supplies limited, so please bring paints and easel. Registration required.

10am-noon. $8.13827 US 24, West Grand Rapids.

419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Tuesday, 5.10

Meeker Vineyard Wine Dinner LaScola Italian Grille

Enjoy a very special evening with Molly Meeker of The Meeker Vineyard as she shares stories about her life and the vineyard. There will be a five course dinner, each paired with a Meeker Vineyard wine.

Reservations required. 6:30pm. $55/person.

5375 Airport Hwy. 419-381-2100. lascolaitaliangrill.com

Candy Class Cake Art Supplies & Bakery

Learn the basics of creating candy. Registration required. 6pm. $35. 2858 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-4959. cakeartssuppoly.com

Cake Decorating Class Way Public Library

ONGOING CULINARY Toledo Farmers’ Market

Open year round, the market features local produce and meat vendors, as well as handmade artisan goods. 9am-1pm. Prices vary. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Black Kite Brunch Black Kite Coffee & Pies

Start your day of with made-to-order creative breakfast items. 10:30am-2:30pm. Prices vary.

419-720-5820. facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee

Tastings Big Brew Day The Hungarian Club

Hosted by The Glass City Mashers the public is invited to attend demonstrations on many different brewing systems. 9am-5pm. 224 Paine Ave.

Rhone Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Sample a variety of wine from both sides of the Rhône, one of Europe’s most significant waterways.

2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Homebrews for Hounds Titgemeier’s Feed and Garden

The Glass City Mashers will sell a limited number of pre-packaged German Altbier recipe kits designed by Shannon Fink, head brewer at Toledo’s Black Cloister Brewing. Proceeds to benefit the Toledo Area Humane Society. Kits will be available for pickup until June 8. 701 Western Ave.

Wednesday, 5.11

Wine Tasting Produttori Del Barbaresco Corks Wine & Liquor

Thursday, 5.12

Friday, 5.13

Friday, 5.13

Top of Nine: Kegs and Eggs Rooftop Party Hensville

Kick off Eggs & Bacon Weekend at the ballpark during this special event featuring a “brinner” buffet and specialty paired brew. 6-8pm. $43/GA, $33/ designated drivers. Already have a game ticket?

You can add this package for just $31 or $21 for designated drivers. St. Clair St. 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com For another Hensville weekend event, see page 13.

Vegetable Showcase Dinner: Asparagus Culinary Vegetable Institute

Enjoy seasonal asparagus prepared artistically as part of the Vegetable Showcase by Chef Jamie Simpson.

Reservations required. 6:30/cocktails, 7pm/dinner. $75 + tax. 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan.

419-499-7500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

Wine by the Glass Pavilion: Luck 13: 4 Good Bets Toledo Museum Glass Pavilion

Enjoy four wines and light snacks during It’s Friday!

6:30-8:30pm. $25/members, $35/nonmembers.

2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Saturday, 5.14

Mother-Daughter Tea Style 5:16

This is a wonderful time to bond with your daughter.

There will be fun activities and take home craft. For ages 5+ with mom. Reservations required. Noon. $30 (Lunch included), each additional child $5 (Tickets available at Style 5:16). 3142 Markway Rd. 567-377-3404.

Spanish Wine Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Sample a variety of popular wines from Spain.

2-6pm. Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Aidriana’s co-owners and chefs, J.R. Hernandez and Mike Sader, appreciate their restaurant’s location at Renaissance Place along Holland-Sylvania, north of Sylvania Avenue.

Daily, 15,000 cars drive past.

Opened last fall, their menu and creativity bring something Toledo hasn’t yet experienced. Aidriana’s combines a scratch kitchen (where everything—sauces, breads, broths—are made in the restaurant kitchen) with old world cuisine, presented in an upscale dining environment.

“We’re trying things that no one else is doing,” Hernandez said. “I believe restaurants copy each other, and they aren’t being as creative as they could be. You can evoke so many senses through food, and if you understand that, it can make you a popular chef.”

Serving the stars

Sader knows what it’s like to be admired. Locally, he operated Gianno’s (Maumee) and Cohen & Cooke (Bowling Green), but his talents are known in Seattle, Napa Valley and Los Angeles, among other kitchens. He’s served major Hollywood stars and become close friends with prominent chefs, including Wolfgang Puck and Rick Bayless.

Sader worked with Hernandez at Cohen & Cooke over a decade ago. Hernandez had also traveled the nation honing his craft, and a chance encounter with Sader last year led to Aidriana’s.

Inventive variety

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Dining room (left), and (below) prime rib, plated elegantly and served with a creative twist— pickled red onions, kennebec potatoes fried in a rosemary garlic infused duck fat, and white balsamic crema.

Saturday, 5.7

Cake decorating expert Bonnie Williams will teach how to decorate an 8” cake with fondant and gum paste flowers. Please bring a rolling pin. Registration required. 10am-noon. $12. 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info

Learn how to make vegan entrees, side dishes and a dessert that you won’t believe is vegan. Registration required. 7-8:30pm. $55. 301 River Rd., Maumee.

419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com

Chef duo brings shared influences to the table

by Tom Konecny

Saturdays & Sundays

This is a once in a decade opportunity to try some of the best Italian wines. Corks has acquired the last of this vintage in NW Ohio. Wines may not be available again until 2018 at the earliest. Complimentary nosh included. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $49.

27250 Crossroads Pkwy. Ste A, Rossford.

419-872-6800. corkswineandliquor.com

Cooking Class: I Can’t Believe It’s Vegan Dégagé Jazz Cafe

Aidriana’s— global cuisine, scratch made

Saturdays

Named for one of Hernandez’s daughters, at Aidriana’s guests will find dishes drawing inspiration from around the globe: chorizo del abuelo, seared scallops, puttanesca pasta, cherry smoked bone-in pork chop and cowboy crusted sirloin steak, to name a few.

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Aidriana’s also offers a ‘chef’s pasta’ selection, a diner-chef collaboration, offering you a chance to customize your dish.

Simply name your taste or culture preferences, and they’ll create a custom dish.

Hernandez invokes magic with the ‘chef’s sandwich,’ a wildcard menu item offering him the ability to fashion whatever brilliance inspires him in the moment. Through a stroke of good luck–or more likely Hernandez’s talents learned via Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts– I enjoyed an outstanding salmon sandwich on house-made whole grain with pickled red onions, greens tossed in a red wine vinaigrette, plus a side of pasta purses stuffed with goat cheese.

The price is right

Despite elaborately named menu items and elegant blending of tastes, Aidriana’s pricing is surprisingly affordable.

Most lunch items are around $10, with dinners ranging from $10-$20. The menu also regularly offers several 5 or 7-course meals for a special culinary experience.

Aidriana’s, where you can appreciate chef-driven inventiveness and expand your culinary palate, all for reasonable prices. A place you shouldn’t miss.

11:30am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday, 5-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, 5-10pm Friday-Saturday, 11am-2pm Sunday brunch. Aidriana’s, 6060 Renaissance Place Ste. G. 419-214-0599. aidrianas.com

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Rise and ride

Put all of your eggs in one basket and root for your home team during a threegame weekend– eggs and bacon-style.

The series of games feature the Mud Hens against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, to see who will reign champion of the farm (or field). During the inaugural Tour de Brunch, riders will cycle through Hensville campus, as well as other notable landmarks such as Imagination Station and the Toledo Museum of Art. Take just the community bike ride, or choose other rides featuring a pre-ride breakfast sandwich, post-race entree and ticket to the baseball game, as well as a t-shirt and alcohol along with live musical entertainment during a party in the park. Registration required. Saturday, May 14. 9am/check-in at Hensville Park, 10:30am/ride begins, 12:30pm/ride concludes. $15/ride & party package (ages 12 and under), $25/ride and party package (adult), $30/all-inclusive (ages 12 and under), $60/all-inclusive (adult). Hensville Park, St. Clair Street between Washington and Monroe Streets. mudhens.com

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7742 Bancroft

(1 mile west of McCord Rd.)

419-841-7523

Mon-Thurs: 11am-11pm Friday & Saturday 11am-midnight Closed Sundays

Hog wild

If everything is better with bacon, then the Beer & Bacon Festival is a piggy swig of cured delight. Hosted by The Hungarian Club of Toledo and the Glass City Mashers, this oinking event is sure to whet your appetite as 10 breweries and handfuls of food vendors serve up a feast for those cracklin’ to get their hoofs on some gourmet treats.

Themed around the love of pig, the festival offers bacon-inspired cuisine and special featured brews– try the Bacon Brown from Great Black Swamp Brewery. Ages 21+. 4-8pm Saturday, May 14. $25/advance, $30/at the door (Ticket includes 10 beer samples. Additional sample tickets will be sold at the event). Hungarian Club of Toledo, 224 Paine Ave. 419-698-5195. toledobeerandbacon.com

Germany to the Glass City

Voted the Best Margarit a in Toledo!

Specializing in Mexican & American cuisine

oJ in Us!

Cinco De Mayo!

Happy Hour 11-6 daily

Winner of 7 Dining Guide Awards in 2015

Returning to the ancient German days of shared tables and local fare, the PUB at Paula Brown Shop celebrates its Beer Garden grand re-opening with live music from Johnny Rocker & the Hitmen and tasty delicacies from Vendome Pastry and Big C’s BBQ. Fresh air is perfect to enjoy a tapped beer, hand-crafted libations and some lively conversation.

Noon Saturday, May 7. The PUB at Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

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Anything but ordinary

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During Jam City 2016, area restaurants put their unique twist on the classic lunchbox staple. Challenged to elevate the ordinary sandwich, chefs will create original, bite-sized versions for the crowd to enjoy, competing for the crown of 2016 Grand Jam-pion. As the largest yearly event for local nonprofit Food For Thought, this gourmet PB&J party helps raise awareness for food uncertainty as well as raising funds to support Food For Thought’s mobile pantry program and Saturday lunches for locals facing food insecurity. 6-10pm Thursday, May 26. $35. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-972-0022. Jamcity.feedtoledo.org —MLR

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A Bit of “Tomfoolery” Village Players musical revue of a legendary satirist

by Jeff McGinnis

Bringing the satirical songs of Tom Leher to the stage, the cast (L-R): Jill Reinstein, Katherine Swartzbeck, Lane Hakel, Laura Crawford and Robert Holdren.

Tom Lehrer may not be the most prolific of satirical songwriters, but he is one of the most beloved. Known for a series of hilariously off­-center songs he wrote and performed in the 1950s and 60s, his work has remained popular throughout the decades due to incisive wit and observational brilliance. Artists such as “Weird Al” Yankovic continue to cite Lehrer as an inspiration, nearly a half­-century after his retirement from performing.

Toledo actor and director Bill Quinlan was influenced by Lehrer’s work while growing up in San Francisco in the 1960s. Quinlan now brings the songs to a whole new audience in a production of the Lehrer musical revue “Tomfoolery,” playing at the Village Players’ Upton Avenue Theatre, beginning May 6.

“I absolutely love his music, his irreverence and his genius sense of humor. No one could touch him. Lehrer breathes rarified air, as both a musician and satirist,” says Quinlan.

No brainer

Quinlan has plenty of experience bringing shows with a humorous bent to local audiences. Most recently, he directed productions of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” and “Shrek, The Musical” for the Oregon Community Theater. When the Village Players’ Board of Directors approached him about directing “Tomfoolery,” he says it was a “no­brainer.”

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“It’s always more fun and more challenging to be involved with a project that I am interested in, and I’m definitely a fan of Tom Lehrer,” Quinlan said.

The show, originally created and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, is a revue of over 20 of Lehrer’s most beloved and hilarious works. From the nuclear­ -proliferation anthem “Who’s Next” to the environmental ballad “Pollution,” the songs are as stinging and insightful as they were the day they were written.

Unique and different

Quinlan said he could not have asked for a more talented group to bring the show to life than ­­actors Heidi Fern Clausius, Laura Crawford, Lane Hakel, Robert Holdren and Jill Reinstein.

“I’m not sure I’ve laughed this hard during a rehearsal before,” Quinlan said.

“I introduce a lot of unique and different elements to this show, and this cast has been wonderfully open and responsive to my direction.

“There is no one quite like Tom Lehrer, and I know that I have a deeper appreciation for his talent and genius now, having worked on this show. I hope that [the audience] will carry some of that appreciation with them as well.”

Friday, May 6-Saturday, May 21. $20/adults, $18/seniors (ages 60+) and students with a valid ID. The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org.

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Dancing through the ages

Jazz and blues—two of America’s great cultural exports.

Let the sound of American music fill your ears, as history fills your spirits, during All Night Strut! Moving through the Depression, past World War II, and straight into the post-war boom, this musical is a two-act celebration of standards straight from the American songbook. Hear songs by legendary songwriters such as Duke Ellington and the Gershwins, with this celebration of yesteryear.

Friday, May 6-Sunday, May 8. 7:30pm Friday & Saturday, 3pm Sunday. $25/adults, $22/seniors, $15/students.

River Raisin, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe. 734-242-7722. riverraisincentre.org

Mommy, oh dear—ist

While breakfast in bed is nice, don’t forget who’s most likely to clean up the crumbs. Spend Mother’s Day giving mom what she really wants— a little honesty. Take a blunt, hilarious look at the ups, downs, and totally weird moments of motherhood during MOMologues 2: Off to School. From stalking potential babysitters to play-dates gone wrong, this hilarious performance features four mothers who each tell their unique story. Directed by Barbara Barkan. Friday, May 6-Sunday, May 8. 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. $15. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

A century of change

The West has won. America is officially a world power, from coast to coast the country is getting settled, and everyone is looking forward to a bright future— welcome to the turn of the 20th century in the United States. Take yourself back to a time on the brink of change during Ragtime: The Musical. This Tony Award-winning musical follows three diverse, early 20th-century families as they share hopes, dreams and songs. Thursday, May 5-Sunday, May 8.

7:30pm Thursday, 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Saturday & Sunday, 7pm Sunday. $28-$88. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 1-866-381-7469. stranahantheater.org

A lawyer walks into a bar

And gets on stage? While not always known as the funniest people in a room, lawyers have plenty of jokes of their own. Experience the arguments for a lawyer’s comedic prowess during the 83rd Annual Gridiron Show, hosted by the Toledo Junior Bar Association. Local legal professionals turn the tables on lawyer jokes by putting themselves center stage. The Junior Bar tells us to “Think Capitol Steps, Saturday Night Live, SCTV, The Onion” for the upcoming show. But, hey, can we believe everything lawyers say?

5:30pm, pre-show reception. 7pm show. Wednesday, May 18. $35. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com —AC

theater events

Thursday, 5.5

TSA Senior Showcase - See what the talented students at Toledo School for the Arts have been working on. 7pm. $3. Toledo School for the Arts Attic Theater, 333 14th St. #4.

419-246-8732x226. ts4arts.org

Saturday, 5.14

Toledo’s Got Talent - A talent show and competition for all ages. 4-8pm. $7/general,

$5/ages 12 and younger. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org

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to the poets, 276 poems, 162 34 zip codes What does your neighborhood mean to you?

The City Paper worked with the Toledo Fair Housing Center, The Arts Commission and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library to put on a zip code themed poetry contest. The concept: Toledoans submit short poems inspired by their zip code, where the number of words in each line is determined by the corresponding digit in their zip code.

We received 276 entries from 34 zip codes.

The contest judges— Jim Ferris, Joel Lipman, Rhonda Sewell and Rob Salem— chose 50 entries, and the poets were invited to read their works on 419 Day at the Main Library. The panel chose the top three winners and the audience selected their favorite as the People’s Choice champion.

Each zip code matters.

It’s not just an address, it’s an identity.

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River of Live

by Cathleen Kosinski March madness, muddy Maumee fishermen in waders... walleye run, swift and free till caught on a hook omega-3

My Neighborhood

by Jasmin Auces

4 3 6 0 6

I hear gun shots Where I live I try not to be scared I fall asleep, laying awake.

4 3 6 0 6

Sunbeat

4 3 6 0 7

Fairlawn

4 3 6 0 9

Midnight Cats

4 3 6 1 2

Working Class Neighborhood

4 3 6 1 5

Toledo Botanical Gardens

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Untitled

by Marty McIntyre

Dandelions against dew grass, Tangled bed sheets, Robins breaking the silence.

Dawn, Another sleepy town opens its eyes.

The Idiot Below (an ode to The Village Idiot and the apartments upstairs)

by Matthew Kimura

The thrum from downstairs hummed up my bedposts and shook me from my dreams. It demanded I get up and join in.

A Creek Runs Through it

by Kevin Anderson

Swan Creek threads through vintage farms and housing developments, weaving old and new into the fabric of Monclova.

Melanie Dusseau

Ode on a West Side Zip City of big potholes.

Gridlocked, broken, rebuilding.

Hardscrabble industrial Beauty is rustbelt Truth.

Asphalt violets grow strong like glass.

In the poem I wanted to riff on Keats’ “Ode on a Grecian Urn,” but with a West T-town slant. I am fond of the stark beauty and resilience of my hometown, potholes and all. —Melanie

Sirens wail day--night fire police ambulance Monroe Street: spoke to the river Everyone’s main drag, even the sun.

by Hasan Dudar Street with no outlet: In my memory, It’s always 3AM, on your verandah…

Smoke threads stitching the net of night

Longacre 4 Justin Ohio Skate 3 Sweatlordz of Fever swamp 2nd Place 6 prowl skating rinks, electric stank grease on 1 trunk-thumping neighborhood 2 mind meat This piece was inspired by young people trying desperately to entertain themselves in the 43612. I wanted to write something fun, delirious, and maybe a little reckless. Like rented footwear. —Justin

by Johnny Ray

Midnight cats off Broadway Strut the riverside.

At the zoo, distant lions roar.

Photo By: Stephanie Longacre

In the vivid moonlight, South Side cats share pride.

Untitled

by Celeste Lopez

1st Place

by Adrian Lime

When the Jeep plant died, our neighborhood died with it. Jobs came back.

So did we.

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Tyler

Untitled Mike’s Perchhouse on Lagrange My mom’s hangout Across the street we’d play softball

Mom walked us home with gravel filled knees I got to grow up in the 43608. When you’re a kid you don’t necessarily know about crime or blight. You do know about family, friends and the community that surrounds you. —Tyler

by Terri Draper

Marigold breezes beckon me Toledo Botanical Gardens Where painted butterflies dance like fairies Here I obtain serenity and peace

by Kayla Williams In the community garden, teens grow dreams, each emboldened plant rooted, deep down, auspicious ground.

3rd Place

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Mis-Coded

by Kerry Trautman I’ve moved from Toledo Though I pretend I haven’t.

Mis-coded, improperly re-loaded—my new address 4 leaves something missing in the end.

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A lasting history

The recently published Legendary Locals of Toledo captures the memorable impact made by individuals and groups represented in Toledo’s historic past.

Author Barbara Floyd features wellknown business and industry leaders such as Edward D. Libbey and The Lamson brothers, as well as entertainment greats, such as master jazz pianist Art Tatum, and pioneers such as women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem and Lyman Spitzer Jr., an expert astrophysicist whom many consider to be the “father of the Hubble space telescope.” The book is now available for purchase at Legendarylocals.com, arcadiapublishing.com, and at local retailers. —MLR

To the moon and back

How exactly did we land on the moon? Hear the history of lunar exploration during the educational planetarium show, Back to the Moon for Good. Experience the launch and landing of a spacecraft and tour the moon’s surface during this presentation. The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will accompany. $5/adults, $4/ages 12 or younger and members of the Lourdes community. 7:30pm Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21. Appold Planetarium, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897. lourdes.edu —AP

Courage and strength

In October 2009, a 15-year-old Pakistani girl, Malala Yousafzai, was shot in the face by the Taliban for seeking education. Malala survived, and did not back down. Hear her voice of courage and strength during the documentary screening of He Named Me Malala. The film follows the events surrounding the attack, showing viewers just how one person’s resolve can change the world. 7pm & 9pm Thursday, May 5. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org —AC

film events

Wednesday, 5.4

The Met: Live in HD 10th Anniversary Screening of Elektra Encore - The genius director Patrice Chéreau (from the House of the Dead) didn’t live to see his great Elektra production, previously presented in Aix and Milan, make it to the stage of the Met. Go behind the scenes with the Met’s stars, watch interviews with cast, crew, and production teams with a revealing look at what goes into the staging of an opera. 6:30pm. $23/adult, $21/senior, $16/child. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St. 419-472-2117. fathomevents.com

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Friday, 5.6 Firefall - Throughout Earth’s violent history, impacts from comets and asteroids have mercilessly shaped its surface. The ancient barrage continues today, from harmless meteors to mountain-sized boulders wandering perilously close to Earth. Firefall is a tangible connection to the universe beyond. 8:30pm. $7/adults, $5/ children, seniors and UT community, free/ages 3 and under. Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo Monday, 5.9

Mud Hens Game with Happy Gilmore Film: Special 20th Anniversary - The Mud

Hens will host a screening of the 1996 hit Happy Gilmore as part of the Special 20th Anniversary screening following the game. This comedy follows the life of a minor league hockey player, turned pro-golfer, and his attempt to raise money for a cause close to his heart–his grandmother. 8:30pm.

Movie-only tickets: $8/adults, $5/children, Movie & Monday game ticket: $15. Hensville Park, corner of Summit St. & Monroe St. hensvilletoledo.com

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Handmade in Toledo

Local vendors who help make Maker’s Mart

By Angela Conley and Athena Cocoves In April 2012, Jessica “Oh Sew Betty” Crossfield began drawing together more than 80 local and regional makers for a juried indie craft fair, Handmade Toledo’s Maker’s Mart.

Since then, Maker’s Mart has expanded exponentially, leading to Handmade Toledo Maker’s Shoppe, offering a year-round, small-scale version of the twice annual Maker’s Mart experience.

The Spring Maker’s Mart is Saturday, May 7. We spoke with a few local makers who have been with Handmade Toledo since the beginning.

Oh Sew Betty

As the founder of Handmade Toledo and Maker’s Mart, Jessica “Betty Floored” Crossfield, has played a large part in Toledo’s creative renaissance.

“The handmade movement is becoming bigger and gaining momentum.

More people are interested in buying handmade items. We try to make the shopping process more interactive throughout the community. During Maker’s Mart, all the businesses on the block have a great day,” said Crossfield.

Beyond facilitating the semiannual event, Jessica has also been a vendor under the moniker Oh Sew Betty, selling unique, handmade fashion accessories with a vintage flair, such as handbags, clutches, and wristlets with bold geometric prints and leather details. Oh Sew Betty items are available at Handmade Toledo and via Etsy.

Humblebee Family Farm

Jada and Eric Clingo of Humblebee Family Farm have sold their wholesome food and bath products at Maker’s Mart since 2012. “The Maker’s Mart vendors are like one big happy, crafty family and it is always nice to see new faces… We are all doing what we love, what drives us, and that wouldn’t be possible without the people that come to support us,” Jada explains.

Eric Clingo teaches his son to collect honey at Humblebee Family Farm.

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Humblebee’s products are created with a blend of organic, non-GMO, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free ingredients. From a selection of good-for-you toiletries like all-natural shampoo bars to organic cotton candy, Humblebee products can be purchased via humblebeefamilyfarm.com.

cravejewelrydesign

Morse code necklaces. Silver feathers bracelets. Repurposed bullet earrings. Jaci Riley’s repurposed jewelry has been a crowd favorite since the first Maker’s Mart. Riley opened the Etsy shop for her company, cravejewelrydesign in 2007 and attracted nationwide attention.

Riley has participated every Maker’s Mart and considers it one of the top shows in the area, “I don’t know if it’s just our gritty, rust belt thing, but it seems this general area is very receptive and supportive of makers.”

Rileys designs are distinctively clean, subtle and functional. “I love the idea of being able to wear something but not always being conscious of it being there. The easier it is to manage the better, and if it also looks cool?

That’s great.”

Online at cravejewelrydesign.com.

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Tiny Terras

Jesse Heider began creating botanical microcosms in her youth, and decided to craft wearable versions in 2012. A year later, she opened her Etsy shop, Tiny Terras, and has participated in Maker’s Mart every year since.

Sourcing local botanicals, the small, glass vessels are filled with clippings from Floral Pursuit (in the Warehouse District) and flowers or herbs from her own garden.

During Maker’s Mart, Heider loves speaking to booth visitors who are curious about her approach. “It’s such an amazing experience because Toledo artists are not only showing work, but are

Tiny Terr as’ g filled wit lass bulb jewelr h dried fl y, owers. involved in the creation of the show. It brings people in from other areas that wouldn’t know about Handmade Toledo or the Uptown District, and it makes people come out of their shells and experience area artists.”

Online at etsy.com/shop/tinyterras.

10am-8pm Saturday, May 7. $1.

Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. Handmadetoledo.com

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

Wednesday, 5.4 UNDISCLOSED 2016 Artist Call - Want to

join a group exhibition of 100 local artists? Toledo School for the Art’s third annual UNDISCLOSED exhibit (to be held Thursday, June 23) is seeking artists to participate. All works will be 12”x12” and exhibited “anonymously”— with a signature only on the back— for purchase. For more information, contact Bethany Urbanski at 419-246-8732 x256 or burbanski@ts4arts.org Free

Have your artwork critiqued - Instructor Paul Brand will review your work. Bring up to three drawings and/or paintings for a critique and discussion. Any 2D medium, any subject. $10.

11am-1pm. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Thursday, 5.5 eNature: Waterscape photography (Active Adults) - Learn the camera tips and

tricks you need in order to take great nature photos of water. $10. 10-11:30am. Bend View Preserve, Anthony Wayne Trail, Waterville. 419-277-0107. katherine.clement@metroparkstoledo.com

Love Your Art - 15 employees of American

Frame will exhibit diverse works, from acrylic to watercolor. Through May 31. American Frame Showroom, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee.

800-537-0944. Americanframe.com Free

Botanical & Still Life - Members of the

Saturday, 5.14 Last day of “Art Under Pressure”

The last day to see the exhibit of intaglio print work by local artist Craig Fisher. American Frame Showroom, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee.

800-537-0944. americanframe.com Free

Ongoing: Hot Spot: Contemporary Glass from Midwest Collections - Take a look at the fine art that makes the Glass City what it is.

Stunning artworks from private collections will be on display in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion.

Through September 18. Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Mr. Atomic: Narrative Surrealism - Mark

and Michael Kersey, the Mr. Atomic twins, will show their colorful, psychedelic work through June 15.

Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. mainart-ery.com Free

Art-A-Fair 2016 -

PRIZM’s show of visual and literary art continues through June 18. Fifth Third Center At One Seagate, 550 N. Summit St. myprizm.com Free

Ah, the Kentucky Derby— that sporting event that few actually watch but seemingly everyone loves to plan parties around. Can we blame them?

Join Circle 2445 for their annual Kentucky Derby Party at the Toledo Museum of Art. Listen to the Bridge County Bluegrass Band, participate in the Derby Digs fashion contest, wear fabulous hats, hop on the scoreboard for a chance to win a glass piece of art, sip and nosh on Southern cocktails and fare. This’ll be one for the races, I do declare. $21+. 4:30-7:30pm Saturday, May 7. $25-$25/Circle 2445 members, $35-$45/nonmembers. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Come what may

Relish in the joys of spring during the Red Bird Art Walk with two exhibitions in downtown Sylvania, opening Friday, May 6. Hudson Gallery will open Sweet Days/Short Nights, an exhibit of glass art by Shawn Messenger and paintings by Susan Morosky, Kay Weprin and Candace Compton Pappas. Strong color, botanical images and fresh landscapes by Ohio and Michigan artists will make you think spring. Reception: 6-8pm. Hudson Gallery: 5645 N. Main St. 419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net. At the River Center Gallery, an exhibit of abstract works will debut, titled Unleashed Abstractivity, featuring works by Marc McCay, Julie Drager, Jane Archambeau and Mary Ellen Taylor. Reception: 5-8pm. River Centre Gallery: 5679 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-8949. rivercentregallery.com.

For more happenings during this May art walk, visit sylvaniaarts.org Free

“Immigrants, Outcasts, and other Heroes” The magic realist paintings of Cuban-American artist Augusto Bordelois continue through June 4. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. (Secor Building). 419-441-4025. river-house-arts.com Free

Toledo Artists Club will exhibit work related to this theme. Through May 26. 1-4pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Toledo Artists’ Club, 54023 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com Free

Friday, 5.6

City sights

Do you find Downtown Toledo’s energy inspiring? Do you love people watching, gazing at architecture, and soaking in the urban landscape? Learn how to reduce a bustling urban area into a field drawing, with help from professional artist Paul Brand during Urban Sketching workshops. Students will walk through the downtown area to sketch, draw and paint. $60/ two classes, $85/three classes. 11am-2pm, Fridays, May 6 and 13 with an optional class on Friday, May 20. Classes may be postponed in the event of rain.

The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com—AC

Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk - Explore the creativity of Downtown

Sylvania and wander through 27 businesses, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and more. 5-9pm.

Downtown Sylvania. Red Bird Arts District, 419-886-8381. redbirdarts.org Free

Sunday, 5.8 Last Day of Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection - The exhibit of indigenous artwork closes. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Pastries and painting - Spend the morning

painting the beautiful view of the Providence Dam from the shelter house. Pastries and refreshments will be provided. Art supplies limited, so please bring your own paints and easel, if possible. $8. 10amnoon. Providence Preserve, 13827 US 24 West, Grand Rapids. metroparkstoledo.com

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Celebrating Cat Lambert

May 20th from 7pm till 1am

FEATURING

C.A.T. Fest to remember local art advocate

by Jeff McGinnis

THE� ALEX� MEIXNER� BAND $10.00 a person w/ a full cash bar

We will be serving dinner in the Black Forest Café.

Call Matt Pfouts at 419-377-1235 or Sue Bigelow at 419-260-9628.

Dee Brown was on Facebook when a notification popped up in her feed. It was a link to her friend Cat Lambert’s Facebook page, spotlighting a picture she had posted almost a year ago.

“It was a little post with a kitty, about how angels may suddenly appear to you when you least expect them. And that was literally her last post on Facebook, and then she suddenly became an angel amongst us. We can’t let people forget that she’s still our angel,” Brown says.

Shining light

3624 SEAMAN RD. OREGON (OAK SHADE GROVE) | 419.593.0092

Lambert was a shining light for the Toledo scene, with her website WherestheCat.com spotlighting area events and bringing members of the artistic community together since 2009. Her influence and love is still being felt, eleven months after she was slain in her Rossford home. (Her husband, Daniel, pleaded guilty to her murder and was sentenced to life in prison.)

To help keep Lambert’s memory and legacy alive, Dee Brown will host the first C.A.T. (Collective Art Tribute) Fest on May 14 and 15 at Delightful Art with Dee, her art gallery and performance space on N. Michigan Street.

“Cat was everyone’s best friend. Everybody loved her. She genuinely was one of the people that I loved most in this whole world,” Brown says. “She was fabulous. She was just, like, my heart. And she put so much into Toledo; she made me believe in Toledo so much.”

Collaborative community

The two­-day festival will feature musical performances from 18 different acts (including local favorites like Chris Shutters, Ryan A. Roth and Orlando Finelli) and activities for all ages, ­ from a “Pretty Princess Art Class” for kids to a wine tasting accompanied by Brent Beggs on piano.

By casting such a wide net, Brown explained, she hoped the event would capture some of that sense of collabora-

Dee Brown (left) sharing a moment with the late Cat Lambert, who will be honored during a weekend of art and music. tion and community that Lambert’s work inspired in the area’s artists.

“I think that she would be very proud of the way that the artists and the musicians are reaching out and working together willingly and happily to put on the show,” Brown said.

Never forget

Brown hopes the event will raise awareness of domestic violence by throwing a party for her friend, ­an angel, taken too soon, who continues to inspire the creative minds of the Glass City.

“I just want people to never forget, because she loved them. And that there’s always going to be something that can be done to make life better in Toledo.”

Noon-midnight, Friday, May 14 & 11am-8pm, Saturday, May 15. Delightful Art with Dee, 137 N. Michigan St. delightfulart.org Free, donations encouraged.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, may 4 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: The Kickback, Human Juicebox

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Last Call Heroes Hollywood Casino: Organized K-OS South End Grille: Radio Traffic

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Aayan Niam Treo Restaurant: Acoustic Wednesdays Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler

Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart Smoke Bar BQ: Josh Q Whitney Chateau Tebeau Winery: Rick & Amber

Other

Country & Bluegrass

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bier Stube: Karaoke Black Kite Coffee: Open Mic Ottawa Tavern: Open Mic Dzia’s Irish Pub: Open Mic with Johnny Rod

thurs, may 5 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Realm: Drowning Pool, Saliva

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: KMB3 Nine Restaurant: Ramona Collins, Josh Silver & Eric Nachtrab

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: Toledo Symphony Orchestra and The Tall Tales of Hary Janos

Other

Swan Creek Park: Sounds of Nature Bier Stube: Karaoke Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic with David Lester Howard’s Club H: Open Mic

fri, may 6 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Realm: Sykosis wsg Exit Self, Constricted, I, Monarch, and Forbidden Outcome Mancy’s Italian Grill: Elixer M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Frankies Inner City: Kid Kris, TMO, Jae Walk, SKYLIGHTS, King Jason, TJAKS Pat & Dandy’s: Last Born Sons Ottawa Tavern: The Macpodz Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson, The Reese Dailey Band Hollywood Casino: The Spazmatics

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Smoke Bar BQ: Chris Knopp Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Zodiac Click Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Mancy’s Italian Grill: Elixer Hensville Park: Mountain Heart The Village Idiot: The Sadies

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Toledo Museum of Art: Ramona Collins Swig: Adrian James and Pat Lewandowski

Country & Bluegrass

Bier Stube: Kentucky Chrome Chateau Tebeau Winery: Tim Holt, “Little Bit Country”

sat, may 7 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Realm: Hed P.E., The Veer Union Frankies Inner City: Cam Smith (of Hotel Books) wsg/ Chase Huglin/ September Stories/ Jimmy Huffman/ Snowball Antics Ye Olde Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts, Jojo Stella Pat & Dandy’s: BOFFO M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Bar 145: Radioactive Bronze Boar: Kids With Knives

South End Grille: Radio Traffic

Classical & Spiritual

Bowling Green State University: 4th Annual Middle School Honor Chorus Clinic Buddhist Temple of Toledo: Kirtan Concert

sun, may 8 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Groove Plexus, Kaiden Chase

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin’ The Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Village Idiot: Jazz Featuring Bob Rex and Friends

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances Series: Cellist Damon Coleman St. Lucas Lutheran Church: Toledo Symphony Brass Quintet

Mon, may 9 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Alone Time The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers Bier Stube: Open Jam Session

tues, may 10 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: Devour the Day

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Bobby May & John Barile Smoke Bar BQ: The Watermelon Men Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Tony Salazar, Ruth Nichols Trio

wed, may 11 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Bar 145: Ryan Dunlap Duo Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart, Ross Thompson Hensville: Noisy Neighbors

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Grille: Black Ice Band Wednesday Jams

thurs, may 12 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Smoke Bar BQ: Slim Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Toledo Club: Jazz Under Glass Chandler Cafe (parking lot): Rhythm & Brews, Too Holiday Inn French Quarter: Live Jazz with Gene Parker

fri, may 13

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankies Inner City: Awake At Last, Cross My Heart, Tranquility, I Embodiment, Second String Hero Bier Stube: Beg to Differ Culture Clash: Bison Machine & Daniken Hollywood Casino: Distant Cousinz Pat & Dandy’s: Haywire M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Realm: Jelly Roll, MBK, Raine Wilder, Triple Threat Musik, 1837izmee, Hydro Bronze Boar: Stonehouse Stranahan Theater: War Machine KISS Tribute Band

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Last Born Sons Hensville Park: Daphne Willis Fleedwood’s Tap Room: Dolfish Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Hudson, The New Fashioned Majestic Oak Winery: Terry & Charlie Chateau Tebeau Winery: John Authenreith

sat, may 14 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Flint Eastwood, David Robert, Kid Grizzly, Grubby Paws M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Hollywood Casino: Jedi Mind Trip Bronze Boar: Noisy Neighbors Pat & Dandy’s: Rock Candy Stranahan Theater: Sponge Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Sugar Pax

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Knopp, Stonehouse Majestic Oak Winery: Kerry Patrick Clark Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Muddy Chateau Tebeau Winery: JD Owen

Classical & Spiritual

Trinity Episcopal Church: Arts in Harmony Concert

sun, may 15 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties The Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Village Idiot: Jazz Featuring Bob Rex and Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Tim Oehlers & Steve Knurek

Classical & Spiritual

United Methodist Church: Toledo Swiss Singers Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center: Music in the Parlor

mon, may 16 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Realm: American Head Charge and Motograter

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers Bier Stube: Open Jam Session

tues, may 17 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Bobby May & John Barile Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Maloney and Friends

A moshing Cinco de Mayo Thursday, 5.5 / Realm

With the February release of Drowning Pool’s 6th studio album, Hellelujah, and four days before the Grammy-nominated rock band, Saliva, drops its 9th studio album Love, Lies & Therapy, the two heavyweight groups will take to the stage for a night of metalhead bliss. Joining the bill are local rock groups Angola Road and Fail & Deliver, as well as Breaking Grace from Temperance, Michigan. No need to don a sombrero, this Cinco de Mayo celebration is filled with shredding guitar riffs, headbanging and leather. All ages show, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 6pm Thursday, May 5. $20/ advance, $25/at door. Realm, 135 S. Byrne Rd. ticketfly.com —MLR

Classical recognition Sunday, 5.8 / St. Lucas Lutheran Church

Spend Mother’s Day listening to the harmonies of the Toledo Symphony Brass Quintet in the exquisite Cathedral-esque Gothic Revival sanctuary recognizing 130 years of St. Lucas Lutheran Church’s hospitality.

Proceeds benefit the church’s programs, such as Cindy’s Corner Outreach, which provides care products for babies and toddlers as well as counseling services for adults. Enjoy a wine and appetizer reception in the chapel following the performance. 4pm Sunday, May 8. $10.

St. Lucas Lutheran Church, 745 Walbridge Ave. 419-243-8189. —MLR

Drink to the rhythm

Thursday, 5.12 / Chandler Cafe

Downtown Sylvania grooves into the summer with Rhythm & Brews, Too, the second year of the upbeat seasonal event, featuring tunes from The Good, The Bad, & The Blues, The Overton Project and Dooley Wilson.

Proceeds benefit downtown Sylvania projects. 5-10pm Thursday, May 12. Donations appreciated. Chandler Cafe parking lot, 5648 Main St. Suite 1, Sylvania. facebook.com/DSARhythmAndBrews —MLR

Don’t get psyched out Friday, 5.13 / Culture Clash

Just because the store closes doesn’t mean the music stops— in this case, the music gets louder. Way louder. Get a taste of some psychedelic weirdness, and give your earbuds the wake-up call that they haven’t been asking for, during an after hours show at Culture Clash. Bison Machine, stoner rockers from Detroit, will play with local psych rockers, Daniken, during a truly face-melting set.

Earplugs encouraged— nobody will make fun of you. BYOB. Donations suggested. 8pm Friday, May 13. Culture Clash Records, 4020 Secor Rd. 419-536-5683. cultureclash.com —AC

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Friends of the Tecumseh District Library Book Sale - Browse a variety of used books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and clearance-marked books. 10am-2pm. $1/bag (or 10 cents for paperback and 25 cents for hardcover). New Temporary Location (across the street from the Tecumseh Library), 212 N. Ottawa St., Tecumseh.

517-423-2238. tecumsehlibrary.org

Sunday, 5.8 [miscellaneous]

On the rails

Mother’s Day Cruise: Mom’s Ride Free - On her special day, treat Mom to a Canal Experience. “The Volunteer,” a replica 1870s canal boat, will take a leisurely one-hour tour. The historic Isaac Ludwig Mill and Providence Heritage Center will be open free of charge. Tours departs at: 12:30pm, 2pm & 3:30pm. Free for mothers, $7 for additional riders. Providence Preserve, 13827 US 24 West, Grand Rapids. 419-407-9741. metroparkstoledo.com

Saturday, 5.7 / Toledo Amtrak Station

Hop on the fast track during the Ninth Annual National Train Day Toledo for some train-themed activities. Rail enthusiasts of all ages can explore Ann Arbor Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad locomotives. The day will also include railroad safety courses, impressive model trains, vendors and local food trucks to keep your appetite chugging along on a full tank. In anticipation of the national event, the 21-and-up crowd can celebrate early during Friday Night by the Tracks Preview Party from 5-9pm on May 6, featuring appetizers, a cash bar and musical entertainment by The Villains. Preview party: $30/single, $50/couple. fridaynightbythetracks.eventbrite.com. Train Day: 9am-4pm Saturday, May 7. Toledo Amtrak Station, 415 Emerald Ave. & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza. tmacog.org/National_Train_Day_Toledo Free

Monday, 5.9 [education]

An outdoor gathering

Bees and Other Pollinators: Our Important Allies- During this educational presentation, the Horticulturalist from the 577 Foundation and the City of Perrysburg’s Storm Water Management Educator will discuss how you can help revive the health of our essential partners in food production by establishing a healthy, pollinatorfriendly landscape. 7pm. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

Saturday, 5.7 / Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Covering an expansive 17 acres, Schedel Arboretum & Gardens offers a breathtaking view of manicured grounds. In celebration of the blooming season, the estate is hosting a Community Day Festival, featuring activities for the entire family including hayrides (courtesy of Shared Legacy Farms) and featured demonstrations. Spend some time outside while listening to the musical talents of Twisted Strands and Kerry Patrick Clark. 10am-3pm Saturday, May 7. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W Portage River South Rd. Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org Free —MLR

Wednesday, 5.4 [education] Spring Lecture Series: “Resurrecting the Dart Boat Company” – In the Roaring Twenties Dart boats attracted the attention of investors in Toledo, and in 1928 the Dart Boat Company was formed.

Now, eighty-five years later, current owners Scott and Dave Ramsey will speak. 7-8:30pm. Free for members, included with price of admission: Adult: $8/museum only, $12/museum & Schoonmaker; Senior (65+), child (6-17), AAA & Military: $7/museum only, $11/museum and Schoonmaker. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org

[miscellaneous] Stranleigh Estate Tour - See the stories of the Stranahan Estate come to life in this leisurely walking tour of the outbuildings at Wildwood Preserve.

Discover how continuing preservation efforts maintain the timeless beauty of the land. 2pm. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Friday, 5.6 [miscellaneous] Car Cruise - Hundreds of classic, muscle and antique cars congregate on the lawn of the Perrysburg School’s administration building at this free, family-friendly event. A DJ spins music and a 50/50 raffle with proceeds to Perrysburg’s After Prom committee. 6pm. Corner of Louisiana Avenue and 5th St., Perrysburg. Free

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Wednesday, 5.11 [miscellaneous]

Toledo Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale There will be over 5,000 plants for sale, plus additional herbs from the Maumee Valley Herb Society and heirloom vegetable seedlings offered by Toledo GROWs. Through May 8. Noon-8pm Friday, 9am-3pm Saturday, 11am-3pm Sunday. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

Saturday, 5.7 [miscellaneous] 12th Annual Toledo Plant Exchange - The public is invited to bring plants and gardening-related items to share. In return, attendees will receive a few free plants to take home. Rain or shine. 10am.

(Drop off plants from 8:30-10am). Parking garage of Main Library, 325 Michigan St. (enter on Adams St.). 419-578-6783. Free Carslanger Banger 3rd Annual Networking & Customer Appreciation Party - Enjoy an evening that celebrates local, featuring tasty foods, musical entertainment, a cash bar and much more.

Visit Facebook event page for more information.

5-10pm. Aria Banquet Hall, 5969 Telegraph Rd. Free

[literary] Free Comic Book Day - This special event includes a host of giveaway comics and refreshments to enjoy. There will also be appearances by Spider-Man, Captain America, Deadpool, Gambit, and Rogue. 11am-7pm. Monarch Cards & Comics, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-382-1451. monarchcomics.net Free

Style in the City - Grab your girlfriends and enjoy a fabulous evening of style, spa services, and delicious nibbles and nosh. Registration required.

6-9pm. $40-$100. Reve Salon & Spa, 5633 Main St., Sylvania. 419-654-4695.

Thursday, 5.12 [festival] Ninth Annual Harp Festival - Harpists from 21 states and Canada will perform throughout the weekend. There will also be workshops and jam sessions. Three performances: 7:39pm Friday & Saturday, 11:30am Sunday. $15/each, $65/individual workshop tickets. Sauder Village, 22611 OH-2, Archbold. 419-478-4177. harpgathering.com, saudervillage.org Ohio Springfest - This festival will feature monster truck rides, a BMX bike show, a petting zoo, live music and much more. Visit website for a full schedule of entertainment. Through May 15. Stranahan Theater. 4645 Heatherdowns Rd. 419-380-8851. ohiospringfest.com Free

Saturday, 5.14 [miscellaneous] Dancing with the Military Stars - Enjoy an evening of honor and entertainment for Veteran Honorees as local celebrities and their instructors take to the dance floor. The evening also includes a dinner buffet (with dinner ticket) and live musical entertainment. 5:30pm. $75/ with buffet, $35/entertainment only (no dinner) in advance or $40 at the door. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 567-318-0854. dancingwiththemilitarystars.com

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road trip Looking for a quick change of scenery? Curious about our favorite events going on just a short drive from Toledo? Visit toledocitypaper. com or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com to explore film, art, music and more.

Friday, 5.6

Eat Your Science Live Tour - Food Network star and fashionista, Alton Brown, will treat audience members with comedic routines, showcasing exciting (and possibly dangerous) experiments with food. 8pm. $35-$100.

Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

313-471-3200. Altonbrowntour.com

Friday, 5.13

Tiny Buddha Yoga + UMMA: Fridays After Dark - With all of UMMA’s galleries re-

maining open until 8pm, this exciting weekly series provides an interactive atmosphere. At 5pm, browse the Tiny Buddha Boutique trunk show and at 6pm, partake in a free yoga class inside the galleries. 5pm. UMMA: University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor. umma.umich.edu Free

Sunday, 5.15

Flower Day - Visit the largest historic market in the country as all stalls and open areas are covered with annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs and trees at prices well below nursery charges. 7am-5pm. Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St., Detroit. 313-833-9300. easternmarket.com

Wednesday, 5.18

Rat Pack Wine Show - The evening fea-

tures six Italian winemakers for a strolling wine-tasting with appetizers and desserts from Chef Dave Whitney. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $60. Paesano Restaurant, 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-971-0484. paesanosannarbor.com

Sunday, 5.22

Radio Campfire - This month’s theme, Lost

in the Woods, fits the bill with a narrative by Detroit radio producer Zak Rosen, titled Pregnant Pause, along with a brand-new documentary from UM’s Penny Stamps School of Art professor, Stephanie Rowden. 3-4:30 p.m.

UMMA, 525 S. State St., Ann Arbor. 734-7640395. umma.umich.edu Free

Saturday, 5.28–Monday, 5.30

Movement 2016 - Grounded in the city that invented techno, this festival features six decked-out stages, 140 artists, dozens of after-parties, an interactive technology center with cool new gear and more. 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit. movement.us

Sunday, 5.15 [miscellaneous] Toledo Gem and Rockhound Open House - The day will feature free activities, demonstrations and geology walks at 10am & 2pm. 9am-5pm. Toledo Botanical Garden Crosby Conference Center, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org, rockyreader.com

[outdoors] Spring Tree and Tombstone Tours - Enjoy both the season and history during 90-minutes of leisurely walking, accompanied by knowledgeable naturalist historians through the nationally recognized arboretum. 1-2:30pm. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com Free

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Handouts and samples will be provided in the class. Limited space. Registration required.

5:30-7pm Monday, May 16. $25.

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Oneness Blessings and Meditation - This will be a powerful evening filled with physical and spiritual growth and healing opportunities. 7pm. Angela’s Angels, 5774 Main St., Sylvania. 419-824-4079. angelasangelsandgifts.com

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Saturday, 5.7 Free Pilates Day - Join the Tonic Pilates team on May 7th for a FREE Community Mat class with Cynthia at 11:30am, Pilates Demos on the Reformer to follow! Free fresh Juice samples and deals on retail! Be sure to pre-register to reserve your spot today. 11am-1:30pm. Tonic Maumee, 2221 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-4044. tonicmaumee.com Free

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Long and Lean Legs intensive class - This 75minute intensive class offers the Pure Barre total body workout while challenging the strength of your inner and outer thighs. Registration required. 9:30am. $25 (not included in unlimited class packages). Pure Barre Toledo, 3157 W. Central Ave. 419-214-0220. purebarre.com

Take Back the Night - Help raise awareness to end violence against women with a resource fair, a community march and a special women-only speaker sesSunday, 5.8 Mother’s Day Restorative Yoga Class - Treat sion. There will be a men’s program following the main yourself (or a loved one) to a relaxing yoga class event. Child care is available. 6pm. Start High School, this Mother’s Day. This slow-flow class will in- 2010 Tremainsville Rd. corporate props to find ease and comfort in the poses, and essential oils will be added to en- 10th Anniversary Making Strides 5K Walk - This hance the calming effect. 3-4pm. $12. Harmony special 5k walk honors those who have experienced in Live, 5747 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-0047. breast cancer or lost their battle to the disease. Registration opens at 8am, festivities begin at 9am, 5K walk harmonyinlifecenter.com begins at 9:30am. Prices vary, visit website. The Town Center at Levis Commons 3201 Levis Commons Blvd.

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For Hire Toledo’s Newest Female DJ!

Providing the music for parties, graduations, family reunions, and other events. For more info, e-mail me at DJMissT@gmx.com.

Saxophonist/ vocalist new to the area is available for recording live work as well as private lessons. Michael 206-724-3504 Drummer looking for band. Classic rock or country.

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Reverend Claudia Tambur

Sunday Guided Meditation at 10:00 am Sunday Celebration Services at 10:30 am 21-Up! Saturday Evening Service at 7:00 pm

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centered Recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups Every Tuesday 7 to 8pm North Point

mom2mom is not just another mom’s group. Moms, are you looking for an encouraging atmosphere to meet other women and gain practical insights on strengthening your family? mom2mom is for women with children of all ages. We meet the first Wednesdays of each month (9/9 - 5/4) from 9:15-11:15 AM at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd, Sylvania.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the 5th and get some surprise money on the 6th. You are on the road for Mother’s Day. Feel great on the 9th and stay under the covers on Friday the 13th. Help on a community project the 15th.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You try to please everyone. So you celebrate at a Cinco de Mayo party, a Kentucky Derby event, and entertain on Mother’s Day. Friday the 13th you remain calm and fulfill obligations. Look for peace and quiet the 14th and 15th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Make a list of

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Your

goals and resolutions to put into effect the 6th when the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign. Work on your budget the week of the 9th. Venture out Friday the 13th and go to two parties the 14th and 15th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) The new moon

on the 6th may expose some of your secrets.

Enjoy the Kentucky Derby and Mother’s Day. You are busy at home the week of the 9th and go to a Friday the 13th party. Entertain at home the 14th or 15th.

partner is being helpful and enjoys going with you to the Derby party. You are invited to a special dinner on Mother’s Day. The week of the 9th is quiet until Friday the 13th when you begin a weekend of hard work.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Your career is still at the top of your schedule.

The parties interfere with your sensible plans. On the 9th Jupiter ends its four month retrograde period so celebrate big time! Ignore Friday the 13th and sleep all weekend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) The party begins when you celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the 5th.

The new moon on the 6th brings requests for help on a charity project. You prepare a feast for Mother’s Day. Starting the 9th you go from one event to another.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

LEO (July 23-August 22) On the 6th get your work schedule in order. Place your bet at the Derby party; be entertained on Mother’s Day. The week of the 9th is short because you stay under the covers on Friday the 13th. Shop on the 14th and 15th.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) You

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Being

PISCES (February 19-March 20) You love to party so start with Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Mother’s Day. Neptune, your ruling planet, is NOT retrograde so you go full speed ahead. The week of the 9th is okay but you do not venture out Friday the 13th.

your usual organized self is difficult. On the 6th make travel plans for Mother’s Day BUT be flexible. The week of the 9th is okay but you get nervous Friday the 13th. Invitations begin pouring in starting the 14th.

You celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The new moon on the 6th makes you a winner but only if you take a chance. Prepare the Mother’s Day dinner to serve or take with you. On the 14th and 15th get organized for Memorial Day. are ready for all the parties. Some work shows up Mother’s Day but it is pleasant. The week of the 9th passes quickly and you defy superstition on Friday the 13th. Invitations are starting to pour in.

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CELEBRITY TAURUS The Bull could be out in the pasture smelling flowers, not in the mood to fight. They are happy music oriented people. Examples are Barbra Streisand, Willie Nelson and Adele. Locally Blizzard Bill of Channel 13 and Mary Beth Zolik, recently retired from 101.5 the River, also light candles.

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21st Annual Taste of the Nation

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The benefit gala dedicated to ending childhood hunger served up dishes from local and regional chefs

Dean Kasperzak, Marla Schecht, Terri Thompson, Labib Hajjar and Mindy Romanoff

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What inspires your unique sense of style? Ever since I was young, I have

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Where do you get your hair done? I’m a professional hair stylist. I graduated from Whitmer High School with my cosmetologist license. I don’t let anyone touch my hair because I know how I want it to look and I have perfected the art. Most of my hair-styling clientele comes from people meeting me and loving my different hairdos.

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What is the signature piece in your eclectic wardrobe? My piercings and my tattoos are everything! They are permanent accessories.

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