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1. Selling Up or Selling Out? 7 Things I Wish I Could Steal from Toledo History 2. Tackling Stress and the Power of Perspective with Dr. Deitra Hickey

3. Lowrider Cafe 4. Dining After Dark:

Nick Tsipis and his father Angelo Tsipis, owners of Angelo’s Northwood Villa at 6630 S. Dixie Hwy. in Erie, MI, have opened another upscale dining restaurant, Angelo’s Chop House, in the former Bob Evans restaurant at Welcome Way 1950, off of N. Dixie Hwy. in Monroe, Michigan. 734-289-3500. See “Angelo’s Chop House” on Facebook.

Sam’s Southern Eatery has opened at 1917 W. Alexis Rd., near Jackman Rd., in the former Generation Family Restaurant location. The restaurant’s menu features a large variety of seafood.

419-407-5050. See “Sam’s Southern Eatery Toledo” on Facebook.

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library Main Branch will reopen on Saturday, September 28, after extensive renovations. 325 N. Michigan St., 419-259-5200. Toledolibrary.org TimberstoneVet has opened at 7851 W. Sylvania Ave., by Silica Rd., between Centennial and King. The veterinary practice, founded by Dr. Jennifer Tate, Dr. Nicole Belcher, and Stefanie Herzi, focuses on pet health and boarding.

419-517-5042. Timberstonevet.com Bento Box, a new fast-casual Asian fusion eatery in Perrysburg, is encouraging health-conscious diners to think inside the box with customizable singleportion meals. The locally-owned restaurant is now open at 27072 Carronade Dr. Suite D., in the space formerly occupied

by Eat at Oasis that neighbors Cocina de Carlos. 567-331-8825. Eatbentobox.com

Saturday, 9.14

The Believe in Girls Expo - Support the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio at an expo filled with activities like archery, learning about robots, self-defense, princess sing-a-longs, and more. First 1,000 attendees will receive patches and a cinch sack. $5.

Noon-4:30pm. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 800-537-6241. gswo.org

Tuesday, 9.17

Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District’s Pond Clinic - Learn about responsibly maintaining your pond’s habitat, fish stocking, and other maintenance at this informative lecture and discussion. 6:30pm. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-893-1966. lucasswcd.org Dorothy Day Pacifism Lecture - A journalist and candidate for sainthood, Dorothy Day’s life is examined by scholar Robert D. Russo with his paper, “Seeing Christ in Each Other: The Causes and Consequences of Dorothy Day’s Pacifist Stance.” 7-8:15pm. St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.

419-447-0435, Ext. 136. Free and open to the public.

The old Toys “R” Us at 5025 Monroe St., near the Franklin Park Mall, will open as a Burlington Coat Factory in October.

Te’kela Mexican Cocina y Cantina will open its third area location in the former La Scola Italian Grill location on 5375 Airport Hwy. The rehabilitation of Fort Industry Square on Summit St. has been made easier with a $5 million tax credit, awarded by the Ohio Development Services Agency. The historic downtown Toledo buildings are being redeveloped by Karp and Associates Inc., who transformed both the Standart-Simmons Building on Erie St. and the Berdan Building on Washington St. into apartments. According to the ODSA, the Fort Industry Square project phase I, which will introduce residential units to the upper floors and commercial space to the lower floors, is estimated to cost near $26M. With rehabilitation efforts underway, the Pamela Rose Auction Co. is auctioning off nearly 400 items, including doors, windows and fixtures, from the building. The online auction runs through Friday, September 13. For more information, visit pamelaroseauction.com

Know of any changes in the area? Send them to editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com

Late Night Eats

CITY WATCH

Erie, Michigan-based Baycreek & Co’s monthly home decor market, featuring antiques, redesigned furniture and handmade goods, will open a second location in downtown Toledo across from the Toledo Farmers Market, by the end of the year. facebook.com/baycreekandco

Get involved. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Thursday, 9.19- Friday, 9.20

International Human Trafficking & Social Justice Conference - Presenters from across the U.S. give lectures about fighting human trafficking, including subtopics like health repercussions, survival stories, and criminal justice response. $25-$95 per day. Begins at 8am on Thursday. Ends at 5pm on Friday.

The University of Toledo Lancelot Thompson Student Union, 3154 N. Towerview Blvd.

419-530-5592. traffickingconference.com

Saturday, 9.21

Recovering Our Rights - In a program focused on reproductive rights, Rep. Lisa Sobecki, University of Toledo Professor Erin Czerniak and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio’s Kristen Robideaux present information on women’s rights. 9:30am. First Unitarian Church, 3205 Glendale Ave. 419-824-0917. uutoledo.org

Tuesday, 9.24

Meet the Candidates Night - Meet the people asking you to cast your vote for them in November. 6pm. The Casual Pint, 3550 Executive Parkway. 419-469-8965. Search West Toledo Democrats on Facebook for more information.

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YWCA Celebrity Wait Night Tuesday, 9.24

Help the YWCA of Northwest Ohio achieve its mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity during this celebrity wait night, featuring a social hour and silent auction, dinner, dessert, and more. Tips go to support YWCA programs. $40. 6pm.

Warehouse 201 at 201 Morris Street, Toledo, Ohio (next to the Oliver House). 419-241-3235. ywcacelebritywaitnight2019.eventbrite.com

Wednesday, 10.2

IMAGINE! - The auxiliary to The Ability Center’s annual style show offers guests the chance to buy from local vendors, have lunch, and experience both a raffle and silent auction.

You’ll see the newest fashions from Chico’s, Elegant Rags and others. Proceeds go to people living with disabilities. Must purchase tickets by Friday, September 20. $55. 10:15am.

The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-885-5733. abilitycenter.org

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Four decades of animal rescue

These days, we all know the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent the overpopulation of dogs and cats, but this issue wasn’t always common knowledge. In the Toledo area, the movement was first organized in the 1960s and 1970s, with one local organization emerging as an invaluable resource.

Since 1979, Planned Pethood has been an animal rights leader providing a foster-based resource to make sure dogs and cats live in loving homes. Celebrate the organization’s important work at the Planned Pethood 40th Birthday Bash. With pet products, services, family-friendly activities, and more.

A special 40% off birthday rate for adoptions of dogs and cats will be available at the event. 11am-2pm. Saturday, September 14. Carpenters Local 351 Union Hall, 9278 Bass Pro Blvd., 419-826-3499. Plannedpethood.org Free —AC

19th International Festival

Celebrate the diverse cultures that strengthen our community during National Welcoming Week, September 13-22. On Saturday, September 14 at 11am, US Together Toledo will host the Welcoming Toledo picnic, a community potluck, at the Sylvania YMCA and JCC (6465 Sylvania Ave.).

On Tuesday, September 17 at 6pm, share stories about the people, places, ideas and experiences that have shaped your culture and roots during Who We Are Storytelling, a community building session hosted at the West Toledo Branch Library (1320 W. Sylvania Ave.) Visit the websites of organizations like Welcome Toledo-Lucas County (facebook.com/ WelcomeTLC), Toledo LISC (toledolisc.org), and US Together Toledo (facebook.com/ USTogetherIncToledo), for more information. —AC

Abbey Weekend

Experience a three-day blast from the past with the Libbey House’s British-themed Abbey Weekend!

Happenings include a historical lecture with wine and appetizers, an 1900s-based costume ball, an Edwardian fashion show with era models and more! $10-25. Lecture at 6:30pm on Friday, September 13.

The ball is on Saturday evening, September 14. Tea is 11am on Sunday, September 15. Libbey House, 2008 Scottwood Ave. 419-252-0722. libbeyhouse.org —HH

Travel the world under one tent with more than 20 countries represented. Sample foods from across the globe, play games, learn new dances and hear music that you may have never experienced. Bringing the excitement of world travel right to you locally, this festival is one that you won’t want to miss. $5 parking. 11am-5pm. Saturday, September 14 to Sunday, September 15. Islamic Center, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-3509. Icgt.org Free —EH

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Photographs by Lynn Whitney and Frank Gohlke Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery Lobby bgsu.edu/gallery

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CITY POLITICS Don’t hit send

Self-control in city politics

By Johnny Hildo Sometimes the basest of our impulses get the best of us.

Frustration and anger can roil even the finest among us, blinding us to long-term consequences for our actions. So we lash out without thinking, releasing our emotions onto the larger world. Words that we might later regret, actions we might later wish we could take back, get the better of us.

In this age of social media, it’s even easier to vent and sputter with a few choice key taps or a poignant meme.

But we all know the sage advice of the internet age, reminding us that a card laid is a card played, and that white streaks into the cloud can never be called.

Don’t. Hit. Send.

Never say you’re sorry

Good advice for the best among us indeed. But what about the ambitious, the impulsive, the great unwashed we called the politicians among us? Think how many times He Who Shall Not Be Named was overcome by brain stem instincts in the pre-social media era, from swinging a coffee cup to poking an old man in the chest. Who knows what missives HWSNBN would have cast into the ether if he had had a Twitter finger?

It isn’t just keeping tabs and memes that should be subject to the same advice, though. It would have made just as much sense to have a little bird in HWSNBN‘s ear while he contemplated rash actions. Ready to swing the good china at a subordinate Don’t.

Hit. Send.

Great idea, that. Sure beats apologies and dissembling. Let alone the lawsuits on the taxpayer dime in the instant fodder for wags like us.

There are tons more recent examples with current electeds, of course. Hey, Larry Sykes, are you getting chased and harassed by an annoying wannabe activist and want to give him the old chokehold to shut him up? Don’t. Hit. Send. Hey Tyrone Riley, want to hold a quick campaign meeting and think you have a license from the owner to dine and dash, even though the name of the bar has changed? And when you go back the next day want to get in an argument with the new owner in front of her reporter from a local newspaper? Don’t.

Hit. Send.

Here are some even more recent ones. Hey Tom Waniewski, do you have a problem with certain criminal

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elements in the City and want to call them the extremely offense and insensitive name “cockroaches”? Don’t. Hit. Send.

Or how about this one. To Tyrone Riley, who doesn’t seem to learn his lesson. Feeling the heat in a close reelection campaign, and want to make some threats about releasing potentially damaging information about an opponent? Even better, want to make the threats online, and then follow up by dropping some info in someone’s mailbox? Don’t. Hit. Send.

Actions are louder than words

What about the uglier impulses which of no place in city politics, like racism, and sexism and xenophobia?

Erstwhile Toledo City Council candidate Tina Scott recently mused that she needed bodyguards to enter a local high school. She immediately apologized for indicating she was afraid of the children of those she sought to represent. But this is the same Tina Scott who regularly posts the whereabouts and movements of African-American youth to her blackwatch page. Not a good look, Tina. Don’t. Hit. Send.

By the time you read this Scott’s campaign will be over and she will have slunk from the scene Not so of the unrepentant Bedford School Board member and gun shop owner Todd Bruning. Bruning has been accused of posting racist, homophobic, and otherwise distasteful memes and slogans on his personal social media pages. He’s even been banned by social media for a month at a time for the offensiveness of his posts. Instead of apologizing Bruning has doubled down, reveling in his bigotry and stating that the backlash makes him want to post even more.

Todd. As an elected representative. Feeling like casting some bigoted screeds into the interwebs? Don’t. Hit. Send.

On second thought, Do. Hit send, again and again, to let your constituents, and everyone who does or may do business with your school district, know exactly who you are. Lay it all out there. Hit send as often as your closed little mind desires. Bruning sez, if you don’t like it, don’t vote for him.

Now there’s some advice we can use.

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Boy, does Toledo love its pizza!

The My Slice of the 419: Title It and Top It

contest with Gino’s Pizza gave readers the opportunity to get creative and submit their perfect pizzas. From May 15th through June 30th, we received over 300 entries, all competing to see their pizza on Gino’s menu.

Look for our 1st place winner’s pizza on the menu­— coming soon!

Congrats to our Winners!

1st Place: Sam Adams “Toledo City Popper”

Original Gino’s pizza crust, cream cheese & ranch sauce, bacon, fire roasted jalapenos, chicken topped with a mixture of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

2nd Place: Corey LeRoux “The Big Dipper”

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Dooley Noted

A musical journey through the mojo of a Toledo bluesman

By Jason Webber

Dooley Wilson is frustrated.

It’s 9:57 am on a cold Saturday in December and he is supposed to start playing at 10 o’clock. He has only just now stumbled out of the Toledo tundra into the cozy confines of the Glass City Cafe, which has booked him for its popular Bluegrass Breakfast music series.

“I’m so sorry I’m late,” he cries out in the direction of restaurant owner Steve Crouse, who assures him everything is fine. Wilson looks pained as a brief flash of flame passes over his smoldering dark brown eyes. No, it’s not fine. He was scheduled to start playing the blues at 10 sharp, and now he’s going to start late. And a professional should always be punctual.

Undaunted, he swallows his disappointment and, within 10 minutes, he has everything set up at the front of the restaurant which serves as the stage.

Upending his battered Cunard Queen of Elizabeth canvas bag, he sorts through the contents— Halls menthol cough drops, a bottle of slippery elm supplements (“Just in case my voice goes out”), a bottle of Deja Blue water, a glass vase that serves as a tip jar and a power strip.

He plugs the power strip into his amp, a well-loved 1965 Fender Bandmaster. And then out comes the artisan’s tool— his Jay Turser electric guitar. It doesn’t have a name or anything; it’s a utensil to serve the stew of blues (“It’s a cheapo guitar, but it’s MY cheapo guitar,” he muses).

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“That anthology (a record called Legends of The Blues) started this mystique and passion I had for this music,” Wilson says. “It just spoke to my angst ridden soul at the time and I had never heard anything so authentic, so human, so real.”

He’s almost ready. He asks, and a cup of hot black coffee is delivered. After the obligatory microphone check, he sits on the edge of a worn tan suitcase and readies his guitar. It’s time to go to work.

Soon the Glass City Cafe fills with the sound of the blues— and Wilson is lost in ecstasy. He’s sitting atop the worn tan suitcase, choking the guitar neck, his angular carved-in-stone features a mask of concentration, fingers and knuckles gnarled from a lifetime of plucking strings. There’s no set list, no backdrop, no real plan. Just a working man with an instrument sharing the gospel of what he believes is the greatest music that exists. Wilson plays the blues as if his life depends on it.

And maybe it does.

From C.J. to Dooley

Dooley Wilson does not take toast with his mozzarella cheese omelet, favoring potatoes instead. Sitting in the Glass City Cafe months later— this time as a patron— he is a bit more relaxed than he was when he played here. He still doesn’t smile much. Wilson isn’t grumpy, he just carries himself with an intensity that’s

disarming. You get the feeling that he doesn’t want to be here. That’s because he lives to do one thing: Play the blues.

And when he’s not playing the blues, by gum, he wants to be playing the blues.

But for now, he’ll tell his story. Now 45 years old, he was born C.J. Forgy, in West Lafayette, Indiana to James and Sandy Forgy. His parents split when he was two years old and he went to live with his maternal grandmother in Maumee. An only child, Wilson describes himself as an “artsy kid” who spent hours in his room drawing and writing.

“Everyone thought I was going to be a visual artist,” says Wilson, taking a sip of his coffee. “But along with writing, over the years I’ve let those skills atrophy,” he says, with a regretful sigh. “But I don’t know; I’m thinking about taking up drawing again for its therapeutic value.”

So what sparked his obsessive devotion to the blues? It started as musical hangups often did in the ‘80s— with a cassette. At 15, Wilson, who was teaching himself guitar and whose musical tastes at the time ran towards Led Zeppelin, walked into Camelot Music in the nowlong-gone Southwyck Mall and spied

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a tape from Columbia Records called Legends of the Blues Vol. 1. There was something about that tape that spoke to him. He picked it up and looked at the back. As-yet unfamiliar names like Bo Carter, Blind Willie Johnson, Charley Patton, and Leroy Carr stared out at him from the track listing. Robert Johnson— he knew that name from an interview he’d read with Jimmy Page and he was fascinated by the infamous story about Johnson reputedly getting his blues talent while making a deal with the devil at a crossroads. Maybe it was the ghost of Johnson himself speaking to Wilson that day in Camelot Music. All he knew is that he had to buy it.

When he got home, he popped the tape into his boom box, and something in the universe shifted. At that moment, C.J. Forgy ceased to exist and the bluesman named Dooley Wilson was born.

“That anthology started this mystique and passion I had for this music,” says Wilson, in between forkfuls of omelet. “It just spoke to my angst ridden soul at the time and I had never heard anything so authentic, so human, so real. Take Son House’s song ‘Death Letter,’ which is on that anthology. It’s taken from his 1965 Columbia session and it’s just this amazing song about how a man gets a letter saying that the woman he loves is dead.

It’s just...” Wilson often trails off when he talks about the blues; yet another reason why he’d much rather play you a song than talk about it.

From that fateful moment, the blues wasn’t just a preferred style of music to listen to or to learn to play... it became, at that time, a life choice.

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MacDowell or Son House,” says Wilson.

“It became much more important to me than making a living. If you weren’t dead and black, I couldn’t be bothered to listen to you.”

Henry + June

By the way, where did that name Dooley Wilson come from? Wilson smiles broadly with a touch of sheepishness.

He was setting up one of his earliest gigs, at the famous East-side haunt Frankie’s, and his buddy Lance Hulsey (currently the leader of Toledo rockabilly outfit Kentucky Chrome)— who Wilson played with in his first band, a heavy metal project called Harlequin— said that the promoter needed to know what to call him... and C.J. Forgy didn’t exactly sound bluesy. So the young musician, right there, decided on the name Dooley Wilson in homage to the actor and musician of the same name, famous for playing the character Sam in Casablanca.

Dooley Wilson is now his legal name. He cashes checks with that moniker.

With a new name under his bluesman’s belt, the then recent Maumee High School (Class of 1992) graduate needed a band that would let him explore the blues the way he wanted to.

The result was Henry & June, a heavy blues ensemble that Wilson formed with his good friend Jimmy Danger. They got the band name from a recently released biopic of Henry Miller, one of Wilson’s favorite authors.

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“I was obsessed with the blues at that time, but I’m still incapable of playing it correctly,” says Wilson, draining his coffee cup. “I was really struggling to learn how to play blues the way it was meant to be played.”

But even as he worked to unravel the mysteries of Deep South blues, Wilson was experiencing something unexpected: Success. Henry and June had released a single called “Going Back to Memphis” on Detroit label Human Fly Records, and the song was attracting a lot of heat. The popular band The Laughing Hyenas— which featured former Necros member Todd Swalla, who would go on to play with Wilson in his later outfit Boogaloosa Prayer— were big fans of the song and were trying to get Henry and June signed to Touch and Go Records. Some cat named Jack White, who had a little band called The White Stripes, also was a big Henry and June fan and began covering “Going Back to Memphis” in concert.

“We were kind of a hot, cult thing on the scene in Detroit,” says Wilson, thanking the Glass City Cafe waitress as she refills his coffee. “Jack White wasn’t the only cool person in Detroit who knew who we were though, of course, he became the most famous one. Judah Bower of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion put out a cover of the single on his side project called 20 Miles. I heard The Von Bondies used to cover ‘Going Back to Memphis.’ It’s a really fun, simple, dumb song.”

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CONT’D FROM P9 And then right when things started to go well for Henry & June, it all went wrong. The blues were supposed to feel like freedom and suddenly Wilson and the rest of the band began to feel decidedly trapped.

“Jimmy in particular felt like things were getting stagnant,” says Wilson.

“Things were going good for us but it started to feel like we were just going through the motions. It was creative claustrophobia.” And so the band, at its peak, unceremoniously broke up.

“We were just dumb kids. We had no idea what we were doing with our little garage band. Looking back, that may have been the worst decision of my career. But when you’re young and dumb, you don’t realize that; you just think ‘Well, I’ll just do the next thing that comes along.’”

Today, Henry & June is fondly recalled as an early part of the Detroit music resurgence of the latter 20th Century. While The White Stripes, Kid Rock, The Detroit Cobras, and various Detroit rappers, from Eminem to Insane Clown Posse, put the Motor City musically back on the map, Henry and June remains a small part of that legacy. Copies of “Going Back to Memphis” routinely go for more than $100 on eBay, and the song was recorded live by The White Stripes for their DVD concert film, Under Blackpool Lights.

And no, Wilson hasn’t received any royalties. It all worked out for the members of Henry and June, though. Drummer Ben Swank is now the top A&R guy at Third Man Records, Jack White’s label.

The band did a well received reunion back in 2010 in Toledo and everyone is still cool with one another. But in rock-n-roll and the blues, time waits for no one, so Wilson was off to new projects and new adventures.

And those adventures would lead to him nearly lose his mind.

On a wing and a Boogloosa Prayer

Brushing off the ashes of Henry & June, Wilson decided to further buckle down and get more “authentically bluesy.” He quickly formed a new band with Ben Swank and guitarist Todd Albright, that went through various names such as Dime Store Glam and Gin Mill Moaners. They sat in for many nights at the long-gone-but-never forgotten Rusty’s Jazz Cafe.

“I was spending all of my disposable income on that watered down whiskey at Rusty’s,” said Wilson. “Rusty’s was an amazing little place.” After a while though, he got restless and decided he would get as real as the blues could get and move to New Orleans.

“I wanted to see if I could live as a street performer,” said Wilson. “I had this rather naïve idea that I could possibly make a living at it in that town. I suspected it was the place on Earth where you might encounter people doing this kind of music.”

So Wilson moved to New Orleans, virtually homeless, busking on the streets of NOLA. Meanwhile, The White Stripes were starting to get their first big taste of international notoriety and began introducing “Going Back to Memphis” to a whole new audience due to their frequent covering of the song in live gigs.

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“New Orleans proved to be an artistically fruitful time for Wilson.

He met true, dyed-in-the-wool blues players who were playing incredible music from their souls.”

“There I am trying to get lunch money down in New Orleans, and suddenly The White Stripes and the whole Detroit thing started to blow up and I’m trying to be Mr Authenticity down in effing New Orleans,” says Wilson, shaking his head incredulously. “My career is awful. I always zig when I should have zagged.”

But New Orleans proved to be an artistically fruitful time for Wilson. He met true, dyed-in-the-wool blues players who were playing incredible music from their souls. Nobody had record deals or anything that could get in the way of making direct, honest music. Many of these men and women were homeless or living off the grid; something Wilson describes as “an anti-American dream.” He talks enthusiastically and excitedly about that time in his life.

“These were some of the greatest living blues artists. There was a guy named Augie Junior who was simply incredible. I had never heard anything like him. There was this woman named Lisa Driscoll who played the washboard. People called her Ragtime Annie. And...”

Suddenly Wilson stops in mid-sentence and a hollow expression crosses his face.

He stands up, sets his coffee cup down, excuses himself with a hurried “I’m gonna step out for a minute” and before uttering another word, he’s left the Glass City Cafe.

A few minutes pass and he returns, wiping his forehead.

“I’m sorry,” he apologizes, sitting back down. “It’s just...it’s hard talking about this. I just got a little overwhelmed talking about some of my departed friends.”

He steadies himself with a sip of coffee that’s starting to go cold, as he’s eager to

move on to talk about his other great band, Boogaloosa Prayer. Formed after moving back to Maumee fresh off a year in New Orleans, Boogaloosa Prayer,which Wilson says “was one of the best things I ever did artistically”came after stints in short lived bands like The Young Lords, and The Staving Chain.

Boogaloosa Prayer, an aggressive blues rock outfit featuring in part his old friend Jimmy Danger and Maumee drumming legend Todd Swalla, garnered quite a devoted following, playing in both Toledo and Detroit. The band had momentum behind them that recalled the Henry & June days. Then one hot summer night in 2006 at the now-shuttered Mickey Finn’s Pub, Wilson’s demons got the better of him.

Sporting a shaved head and a sickly frame that was skinny even by his normally lithe, sinewy standards, Wilson cracked onstage during the show. He ranted incoherently, couldn’t perform any songs, and couldn’t remember any lyrics.

To everyone who was there, it was a harrowing experience.

Today, Wilson is reluctant to talk about the incident but he acknowledges it happened.

“I can say that I had a horrible psychotic breakdown and it had an impact on my life,” says Wilson, a bit guardedly. “At the time I had several severe emotional stressors in my life. A toxic woman in my life was stalking me. I had a business deal that was crushing me under the pressure.

Plus, Boogaloosa Prayer was breaking up at the time because Swalla was moving to California. It all led to that time in my life.”

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Following his breakdown, Wilson spent some time in a psychiatric ward, and lived in his aunt’s attic as he attempted to rebuild his fragile psyche. He eschewed traditional psychotherapy and refused meds because he’d seen too many of his friends “get hooked on those damned things.” Through a lot of hard work, meditation, and support from his friends, Wilson says he “totally got well again” and he hasn’t had any mental health issues since— thank goodness.

“Losing your sanity really puts a damper on your life.”

Still walkin’ down that road...

Wilson now lives in what he calls “a shack,” though it’s actually a carriage house out on a property in Maumee. The place smells of incense, a bit cramped but cozy abode, filled with guitars, amps, books on Buddhism, and novels

by Charles Bukowski. Exactly how you would expect Wilson to live. This is not the living quarters .of a typical 45 year old, but it is definitely the home of a bluesman— and that’s all Wilson ever wanted to be. He plays gigs around the region and works as a “factotum” (his term) helping out family members and friends with projects. He’s completed an album and is currently trying to figure out how to release it. Love? Not interested.

“I have the kind of personality where I just do better alone,” he says simply.

He may be alone but he’s not lonely. He has the best friends in the world in his life, even if most of them are dead. Son House. Sonny Boy Williamson. Bo Carter.

All those great blues artists of yesteryear he counts as his personal friends, and by playing their music and his own songs inspired by their influence, Wilson is a happy man.

On that cold December day at the Glass City Cafe, Wilson utters a line that captures his essence: “Oh, I’m Dooley Wilson. Don’t mind me.” But, about that, he’s wrong. Mind him. Pay attention to Dooley Wilson. Pay close attention.

Find Dooley Wilson’s YouTube channel by searching “Dooley Wilson Toledo.”

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What are the strangest flavors you’ve ever experienced in a beer? Did you like it?

One of the strangest flavors I have experienced in a beer is jalapeno. I loved this beer! It was very easy to drink, the peppers were present without being overbearing.

If I don’t know what kind of beer I want, how should I figure it out?

The best way to figure out what beer you want is to sample! We have Friday night beer tastings in the Bottle Shop featuring hand-selected craft beers.

Predict what kind of beer people will be drinking one month from now, one year from now, and one decade from now.

IPA. It has become a staple for most beer drinkers, and I think it will be around a long time!

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Is there a beer trend that you’re really not into? I do not care about sour beer. I think they lack a unique flavor profile, most of the sours I’ve tried all taste very similar to one another.

What are your favorite local breweries?

My favorite local breweries are Maumee Bay Brewing and Earnest Brew Works.

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What’s in your desert island six-pack?

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What does “quality beer” mean to you?

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Should I pay attention to the IBU of a beer?

Absolutely. The higher the IBU, the more bitter or hoppy the beer is gonna taste.

What are your favorite local breweries?

Downtown is absolutely known for Maumee Bay and Black Cloister, but lately, Earnest Brew Works and Inside the Five have been making some incredible beers.

Why are Toledo beers so special?

Toledo beers are more than special craft beers, they show all the creativity and hard work all the brewers put into them.

What’s your desert island Six Pack?

1 Hot Blonde | Catawba Island Brewing Co., 1 Loose Cannon by Heavy Seas, and 4 Coors Light.

What does “quality beer” mean to you?

Quality is more than just good ingredients and great flavor. The integrity and craftsmanship of the brewers behind these beers mean a lot too.

What can you tell about a person based on the beer that they order? No, but I can tell a lot based on how they order it.

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Why are you passionate about beer?

Casual Pint was an opportunity to become part of the local craft brew culture. I saw the ability to make the connection between the multiple small breweries and the public that was craving the chance to try new beers.

Why are Toledo beers so special?

100 years ago, breweries were common in most Toledo neighborhoods. Over time, these local breweries closed. At Casual Pint, we help local breweries get products to local consumers. I love building relationships with brewers, introducing brews to customers and meeting with customers to hear what they think.

If I don’t know what kind of beer I want, how should I figure it out?

Ask for a sample. More and more people in NW Ohio are willing to try local craft beers. There is a new appreciation of local craftsman and this market allows local craft beers to be available outside of the sampling rooms where the beers are produced.

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Bowling Green Beer Works

322 N. Grove St., Bowling Green.

512-299-2101. facebook.com/ BGbeerworks Bowling Green’s first nanobrewery serves hand-crafted beer, cider, mead and soda.

Brew to try: Walt “Wit”man, Witbier

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Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic

130 10th St., 567-318-2240. boochymama.com While this local joint doesn’t actually serve beer, it does serve delicious and beneficial kombucha, which appears on tap all around town.

Brew to try: Corsican Dream, CBD Kombucha

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831 S. McCord Rd., Holland, OH. 567-318-4672. blackfrogbrewery.com Celebrating three years in business, founder and brewmaster Christopher Harris opened Black Frog based on integrity and honor— great beer for great people.

Brew to try: Flying Frog, American IPA

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Black Cloister Brewing Company

419.740.6151 1757 Tremainsville Rd. Toledo, OH 43613 Preplanned Funerals May Be Transferred.

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Earnest Brew Works

4342 S. Detroit Ave., 419-340-2589. earnestbrewworks.com Homebrewers Scot and Keefe turned their passion into a business in 2016 with the opening of this popular taproom.

Brew to try: Crunchy Hippie, Granola Brown Ale

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Why are you passionate about beer? ​ Because it’s delicious… and it pays my bills!

What are your favorite local breweries? ​ Obviously Maumee Bay, but I’m also a big fan of Wild Side, Black Frog, and Upside.

Should I pay attention to the IBU of a beer? ​ If you’re new to drinking craft beers, I’d say you want to pay attention so you don’t wind up drinking something more bitter than you are prepared for. But, if you’re an old-timer like me, you may already know what you like and the IBUs aren’t as relevant.

Why are Toledo beers so special? ​ The same reason Toledo is special— there’s so much hometown pride behind our beers!

If I don’t know what kind of beer I want, how should I figure it out? ​Look to your palate for other flavors that you like, read the descriptions of beers, and, most importantly, try as many as you can!

Is there a beer trend that you’re really not into?

I’m much more open-minded about styles now than I was a few years ago, so there isn’t a trend that I’m not into.

What little-known brew should everyone be drinking?

Dill With It (a cucumber-flavored gose-style beer on draft at Maumee Bay Brewing).

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Why are you passionate about beer?

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What are the strangest flavors you’ve ever experienced in a beer? Did you like it?

Coors Light. I did not like it.

If I don’t know what kind of beer I want, What’s your favorite food and how should I figure it out? beer pairing?

Buy an expensive one.

Tsingtao with peanuts.

What’s the fanciest beer in Predict what kind of beer people will be your fridge right now? drinking one month from now, one year Tsingtao. from now, and one decade from now.

If I don’t know what kind of beer I want, how should I figure it out?

Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Here’s a little secret— I don’t get paid on commission so I’m not going to talk you into buying something I don’t think you’d enjoy.

What are the strangest flavors you’ve ever experienced in a beer? Did you like it?

I had a stout that has frozen pizza and money thrown into it while it was being made. It was pretty good but I’m looking forward to the Milkshake, Burger and Fries IPA in my fridge.

Is there a beer trend that you’re really not into?

Brut IPAs were a complete swing and a miss for me— but we carry everything at Joseph’s so I do have a few in stock if you’re looking!

What’s your favorite food and beer pairing?

Natural Light and Ramen Noodles. Go Bearcats!

What are your favorite local breweries?

In no particular order, I’d have to say my favorite three are Maumee Bay Brewing Company, Four Fires Meadery, and Earnest Brew Works.

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Funky Turtle Brewing Company

269-615-2246. facebook.com/ funkyturtlebrewing This brand new brewery is all about supporting local and collabs with other area businesses to serve their beer.

Brew to try: BA Sour Black Currant Braggot, honey beer

Great Black Swamp Brewing Company 26611 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-873-6101. greatblackswampbrewing.com Along with great, locally-brewed beer, enjoy pub food, flight samples, outdoor seating and growler fill-ups.

Brew to try: Firefly Rye, American Pale Ale

Inside the Five Brewing Company

5703 Main St., Sylvania.

567-408-7212. insidethefive.com This brewpub opened last year and offers 18 taps, a full bar, and a full-service kitchen.

Brew to try: Sunshine Sky, lemon and orange Amerian wheat ale

Neon Groundhog Brewery

13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, OH. 419-875-6474. Majesticwinery.com The ambiance of this small-batch brewery is special because of the idyllic scenery of a country vineyard.

Brew to try: Try the Varmint IPA, which is made with fresh-squeezed blood oranges.

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Patron Saints Brewery 4730 W. Bancroft St. #8. 419-720-2337. patronsaintsbrewing.com Enjoy a wide variety of beers with pints and tasters at this West Toledo nanobrewery. There’s no food menu, but patrons are welcome to bring their own.

Brew to try: Saint Kateri, Imperial honey brown

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Pavlov’s Brewing Company

7548 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI. 734-807-1046. pavlovsbrew.com Pavlov is, according to the owners, the “home of the conditioned response,” serving made-in-house stouts, IPAs, ales, wheat beers, and other delicious concoctions.

Brew to try: Two Faced, English Porter

Maumee Bay Brewing Company

27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com Located in the historic Oliver House, Maumee Bay Brews are served in the buildings’ restaurants— the Brew Pub, Rockwell’s Steakhouse, The Cafe, and Mutz Sports Bar. Brew to try: Total Eclipse, a breakfast stout

Upside Brewing

5692 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-6061. facebook.com/UpsideBrewing The opening of Sylvania’s first brewery, within J&G Pizza Palace, makes the restaurant, now brewpub, a local hotspot.

Brew to try: Palace Cream Ale

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Wild Side Brewing Company

24194 Front St., Grand Rapids, OH. 419-389-2776. wildsidebrewing.com Taste history in downtown Grand Rapids at this 100% barrel-aged brewery and whiskey bar that boasts a gourmet pub menu.

Brew to try: Sugar Kriek, American Wild Ale

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Biomat USA | 3217 Dorr St. Suite B I wandered in through a service door trying to find the entrance to The Tip Jar, Toledo’s newest bar and music venue, where the The Organics, a fourpiece jazz band, play every Wednesday evening. I found Jonn Appold of Maumee Bay Brewing Company and Tim Tiderman, organist for the band, waiting for me there to discuss this new venture, an addition to the Oliver House, housed in The Warehouse across the parking lot from the main building.

There’s little signage right now, and the address is difficult to see as you pass by, making you feel like you might have to whisper a password to enter. Part dive, part speakeasy, the ambiance is intimate. The Warehouse— rented out for weddings and other events— has a black curtain inside that delineates the bar area of The Tip Jar with lights strung overhead to create a warm glow as you enjoy a drink from four rotating taps while listening to the sounds of the Organic Ingredients.

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Tiderman explains the vision he and John have for this— as of now— Wednesday-night-only nightspot. “There’s a place outside the Village in New York called The 55 Bar,” he says. “It’s downstairs, it’s narrow, and it has black walls like this place. It’s the coolest ambiance, and the musicians work for the tip jar.”

An explanation that gives this venue, The Tip Jar, its name.

There aren’t many places left in Toledo where musicians work solely for tips

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and the passing around the tip jar tradition that exists in cities like New York and New Orleans has gone by the wayside.

Appold and Tiderman want to bring that back in a divey setting that seats no more than 60 or so people.

419.531.3332

Follow the music

“On a night like tonight, we open the garage doors and the music filters out into the streets,” says Appold, adding that people sometimes meander over from Mutz to check it out. It won’t be hard to miss on nights like this.

You can see what’s on tap, order a pizza or burger from Mutz, which will be brought over to you while you listen to the jazz/blues/rock infusion that the band plays throughout the night. It’s this kind of jam session that Tiderman lives for, and he wants The Tip Jar to be a place where the music isn’t an afterthought, but, instead, the reason people come. It will be an atmosphere where “you can’t get away from the music.” It’s immersive, making the audience appreciate being in the moment, and, “if it got in your musical soul somehow, put some money in there,” he says about the tip jar they’ll have weekly. “On Wednesday nights from 7 to 10pm, it’s the coolest place in Toledo,” Tiderman explains. “It’s a little bit off the beaten path, and that makes it even cooler.”

Hear Organic Ingredients and learn about the latest news on The Tip Jar at the Maumee Bay Brewing Company Facebook page. Open every Wednesday from 7-10pm. 201 Morris St. 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com

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CHOW LINE

A table at the farm

The sustainable urban agricultural and educational organization, Toledo Grows will host its 8th Harvest Market Dinner at the Toledo Farmers Market. Come dressed in your best ‘rusticchic’ attire as 20 area chefs inspire your tastebuds. This roving feast will highlight the harvest featuring organically grown produce from the Toledo Grows Urban Farm on Oneida St., located between the Vistula and United North neighborhoods. Proceeds benefit Toledo Grows and the organization’s support of 130 community gardens in the area. You won’t leave hungry. $50. 6-9pm.

Thursday, September 26. Toledo Farmers Market, 500 Market St. 419-720-8714. toledogrows.org —SE

Meatless meet-up

Vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who doesn’t mind a meal sans flesh can sink their teeth into cruelty-free delights at the Fall 2019 Toledo Area VegBash. Celebrate vegetarian and vegan cuisine served up by local restaurants, plus food product exhibits, shopping, family activities, live music all day long, and more.

Beer, wine, mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available. $10, adults. $8, children ages 6-12 and seniors 65+. Free for children ages 5 and younger. All paid tickets include $5 in food vouchers. 10am-4pm. Sunday, September 22.

Parkway Place, 2592 Parkway Plz, Maumee.

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Party with Havarti

We aren’t sure who, but someone once said: “it ain’t no party without Havarti.” Maybe it was Kierkegaard or some other Danish philosopher but we ultimately don’t really care— the sentiment, while cheesy, is pretty grate. Test out the maxim by joining other turophiles for Havarti Nights, a mature party with good culture. Enjoy festivities, a full bar (including a signature cocktail by Toledo Spirits), curd-themed activities and, of course, plenty of cheese on a 36-foot charcuterie board. All proceeds benefit the Toledo School for the Arts. RSVP in advance, space is limited. $40 per person, or $75 per couple. 6-10pm. Friday, September 27. The Blarney Event Center, 601 Monroe St. For more information, search “Havarti Nights” on Facebook. —AC

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Beyond neat

Prefer your bourbon neat? Let Registry Bistro attempt to change your mind during their September Craft Cocktail Workshop, Bourbon Appreciation 2.0. The handson mixology experience includes nibbles and a history lesson. Other upcoming classes include Cocktail Obscurities (October 16), Festive Winter Warmers (November 20), and Vodka Drinks with Bubbly Tops (December 18). Space is limited, reserve your spot in advance. $25 per guest + tax and gratuity. 6pm.

Wednesday, September 18. Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St., 419-725-0444.

Registrybistro.com —AC

OPENING SOON!

Elevated Nostalgia

Souk Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar, it’s personal

By Athena Cocoves Toledoans love restaurants. For restaurateurs who have made a name for themselves here, reputation is everything.

“Toledo seems to be a town that isn’t forgiving when you make mistakes,” said Chef Moussa Salloukh. “So you want to make sure to do your homework before opening a new restaurant.”

It’s a lesson he knows very well. Since opening his first restaurant, Moosey’s, with Kip Diacou in 1992 — “It was just a little pub on the corner of Jefferson and Huron. I was only 21, just barely old enough to drink” — to running the popular La Scola with Gus Nicolaidis — a 200+ seat Italian restaurant which closed last March when Nicolaidis retired— Salloukh has learned exactly how to make Toledo diners happy.

But with the forthcoming Souk Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar, his seventh restaurant— “Or is it my eighth? I’m not sure…” he stated with a smile— Salloukh is taking a decidedly different approach.

This time, it’s not about business. It’s personal.

Finding the familiar

On the surface, the story of Souk feels familiar.

The interior is sophisticated and elegant, and the upscale menu will feature Mediterranean fare.

Nestled in the Warehouse District adjacent to the farmer’s market, Souk rides the exciting wave of Downtown Toledo’s redevelopment, but with a backstory inspired by deep influences.

“This is a new beginning for me. It’s more personal and passionate [than before],” explains Salloukh. “Souk is a tribute to my mother and my grandmother, the people who got me to grow and develop into the chef I am today. This is me, with my own palate, doing my own thing, and putting a different twist on the Mediterranean food that I grew up on.”

That “different twist” becomes apparent with a cursory glance of the menu, which features ingredients and flavors inspired by Salloukh’s ethnic heritage, but made using the techniques and ideas developed after spending decades working in professional kitchens.

At Souk, Arayes, a traditional lamb-stuffed pita, is served as an eggroll. Thinly-sliced Lebanese-style potatoes, which Salloukh fondly remembers his father frying alongside leftover kafta for breakfast, are now an elegantly plated dinner entree. The dishes represent transformed tradition, elevated nostalgia, and unique personality.

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“My inspiration comes from my heart and culture,” explains Salloukh. “But [my culinary approach] also comes from a lot of hard work and education in the kitchen. It’s a combination of influences— from the heart, accomplished through technique.”

Embracing the difference

Ethnic heritage and the restaurant operations distinguish Souk along with a rotating menu heavily inspired by the neighboring farmers market, which originally drew Sallouk to the corner location.

Souk’s dining room, with 72 seats, is also smaller and more intimate than his previous eateries.

“I was putting out great food when I had a restaurant full of 200 people, but I wasn’t able to put the type of love and attention into the plates that we will be able to here,” says Salloukh. “For my mother and grandmother, love is food and food is love. Dinner wasn’t just a meal, it was an event.

That’s the philosophy that I grew up on and the one I am bringing to Souk.”

That important sense of familial comfort is found in every detail at Souk. In the kitchen, the staff will employ the practice of tasting— “My mom never had recipes, she never measured. You have to eat, taste, and work it until it’s right.” In the dining room, guests will be immediately met with a complimentary dish from the kitchen, like chickpeas roasted with sumac, olives, or a riff on the labneh balls (a creamy, fresh, Middle Eastern cheese made from strained yogurt and preserved in olive oil) Salloukh remembers his mother making.

“This is me on a plate,” says Salloukh. “And that gives me anxiety like you wouldn’t believe. When my sister [saw Souk for the first time], she teared up and said she felt our mom when she came in.

There’s a comfort in that. It feels like my family is hovering over my shoulders, so I keep asking myself, ‘Would my mother do it that way?’”

His vulnerability, while visceral, is exactly what makes the intimate experience offered by Souk so profound.

“Putting this whole thing together has been scary as hell,” Salloukh admits with refreshing honesty. “But I have to be good with how I do what I do. I can’t worry about how people might compare it. I mean, I will, but I shouldn’t. That fear is what drives me to be better. It drives me towards perfection. Because if you let it, fear will make you do great things.”

Souk Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar 139 S. Huron St. will open soon, but a date has not yet been announced. For more information, visit facebook.com/SoukMediterranean.

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Culinary Events

BurritoS, fajitaS, nachoS, GuacaMole, rellanoS, toStadaS, BBQ riBS, hoMeMade SoupS, BurGerS, chicken Blt WrapS, tilapia tacoS

Sundays

Drag Brunch Georgjz419

Reserve your spot at Adams Street’s favorite LGTBQ+ bar for Drag Brunch featuring the amazing talent of Deja, Sugar, A Special and guests. Brunch includes breakfast pizzas, bloody mary bar, mimosas and more. First drink is included. $13.

1205 Adams St. Performances at 11:30am & 1pm through 9.29. 419-842-4477. facebook.com/georgjztoledo

Thursday 9.12

Wild Game Dinner Brim House

Chef Aaron Lawson creates a fantastic eight course dinner inspired by wild game like duck, and venison. Each course is paired with a different vintage wine. $85. 6:30-9:30pm. 444 N. Summit St. 419-243-7664. brimhousetoledo.com

Saturday 9.14

3rd Urban Rib-Off Former Libbey High

The Junction Coalition will host an all-day rib-off.

Local pitmasters will be cooking their best ribs to win the prize of $1000. DJs Keith Success, Impress and LytenRod will spin the hottest tracks.

9am-5pm. 1211 Western Ave. 419-356-1198. eventbrite.com Free

Downton Abbey Tea Clara J’s Tea Room

High-tea service served in the traditional English style. Enjoy English teas, finger sandwiches and dessert. $25. 11am-1pm. 219 W. Wayne St., Maumee. 419-897-0219. clarajsat219.com

Tastings Wednesdays

Wine Tastings at the Market Sofo’s Italian Market

Purchase a wine card and receive six wine samples and get an additional 10% off your entire purchase. Cards are good any Wednesday during tasting hours. $10. 5-7pm. 5400 Monroe St. 419-882-8555.shopsofos.com

Thursdays

Wine Tasting Joseph’s Beverage Center

Enjoy a tasting of different wines every Thursday.

Prices vary. 6-8pm. 4129 Talmadge Rd., 419-472-1421. Josephswinestoretoledooh.com

Fridays

Beer Tasting Joseph’s Beverage Center

Enjoy a tasting of different beers every Friday.

Prices vary. 5-7pm. 4129 Talmadge Rd., 419-472-1421. Josephswinestoretoledooh.com

Thursday 9.12

Something for everyone at Ventura's

Black Frog Brewery Anniversary Party Black Frog Brewery

Celebrate the microbrewery’s third year in business at the taproom. 5:30-10pm.

831 S. McCord Rd., 567-318-4672. blackfrogbrewery.com

daily

Sunday, 9.15

Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day Cruise Promenade Park

lunch cocktail

St. Paddy’s Day is only six months away, so join The Toledo Irish American Club and Earnest Brew Works for a celebration on the Sandpiper featuring live music, beer, pizza and fun. RSVP required. $20. 4-6pm. For more information, visit toledoirishamericanclub.com.

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Margarita

Erie Harvest Festival Erie Orchards

Get out into the orchard to pick apples of all varieties. There will be hayrides, a corn maze, donuts and apple cider too. 9am-7pm. Also on Sunday. 1235 E. Erie Rd., Erie. erieorchards.com Free

Tuesdays

Mon-fri 11aM-11pM, fri-Sat 11aM-12aM, cloSed Sunday

11am - 9pm

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Saturday, 9.14

Football Tailgating Wines Walt Churchill’s Market Maumee

Get ready for football season with this tasting, featuring wines with screw-off caps, that do not require a wine opener. Prices vary.

2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Sunday 9.15

Sonoma County Tasting Basil Pizza & Wine Bar

Sample an array of wines from this region in California. Wine will be served with light appetizers. Reservations required. $35.

5-8pm. 3145 Hollister, Perrysburg.

419-419-873-6218. basilpizzaandwinebar.com

Thursday 9.19

2nd Harvest Party Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

The evening will offer beer and wine sampling along with pizza, snacks and party games. Live music from 6-8pm. Prices vary. 5:30-7:30pm.

5453 Monroe St. 419- 824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

Team Johnson Wine Tour Fallen Timbers Fairways

Take a ride with Team Johnson Wine Tours, a party bus service that specializes in trips to local wineries, distilleries and breweries. This trip will visit the American Winery, Leisure Time Winery and Majestic Oak Winery. Tickets include transportation. $25. 5-9pm. 7711 Timbers Blvd., Waterville.

419-388-5800. ohiopartybusandlimo.com

Bonfire Wines Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Sample a variety of full-bodied red wines, perfect for a campfire in the great outdoors. Prices vary.

5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419- 824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

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THEATER NOTES Money and murder

An heir who would rather inherit his wealth sooner than nature might allow embarks on a murderous plan to make his monied dreams come true! The musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder may sound bleak, but it’s actually full of lively numbers and plenty of laughs. $14-$25. September 13-29. 8pm, Thursdays-Saturdays.

2:30pm, Sundays. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 Tenth St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.tix.com —EH

Generations of difference

Few things are more complicated than the relationship between a mother and a daughter, except for the delicate bond between three generations of women, which is explored in Lee Blessing’s 1985 play, Eleemosynary.

The drama’s title, an archaic version of the word “charitable,” is an apt introduction to the story of a grandmother, a mother and a daughter struggling to accept their mutual need for each other. See this smart and sensitive play performed by The Lakeside Theatre Company. $16-$34, based on performance date and time. September 12-15. 8pm, Thursday. 2pm & 8pm, Friday-Saturday. 2pm, Sunday. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., thelakesidetheatrecompany.com —AC

Actorvism

If you were to make a list of every brilliant thing about the world, how would you start? Explore this question, in the context of a story about a child visiting their mother in the hospital after a suicide attempt, during Issue Box Theatre’s presentation of Every Brilliant Thing. Two performances are scheduled, the first with Neil Powell and the second with Rosie Best. $15. 8pm. Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20. University of Toledo Performing Arts Recital Hall, 1910 W. Rocket Dr., issueboxtheatre.org —AC

Rise above

Roald Dahl’s story of a young girl who rises above her circumstances, with a little help from her special powers, comes to life in Matilda The Musical, a delightful crowd-pleaser for all ages. $15-$40.

September 20-29. 2:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays. 7:30pm on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays.

The Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469. Croswell.org —EH

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REEL APPEAL Art on Wheels

TMA presentation looks at the history of “art cars”

By Jeff McGinnis You don’t see them on the road often, but when you do, they are hard to forget.

A sedan coated from bumper to bumper with vintage toys. A van covered with hundreds of cameras, designed to resemble a giant camera itself.

A Volkswagen Bug painted with an explosion of psychedelic colors, like a pure expression of the 60s transported to the present day.

Welcome to the world of art cars— normal, everyday vehicles converted into a moving, street-legal canvas. “[The art car] can take many forms, from painted cars, collaged cars with found objects, sculpted cars. To me, creating/refurbishing a classic car makes it an art car, although some art car purists may disagree,” said Dr. Matthew Donahue, senior lecturer at Bowling Green State University and author of the 2009 book Taking It to the Streets: An Art Car Experience.

Authority and artist

Dr. Donahue will be the featured speaker at an event dedicated to the history and artistic legacy of the art car at the Toledo Museum of Art on September 14. Dubbed “The Art Car

Matthew Boaz

Director of Diversity and Inclusion City of Toledo

in Popular Culture and Experience,” the event will serve as a finale to TMA’s special Life is a Highway exhibit, on view at the museum since June 15.

Donahue will not only be an authority at the art car event but will also be a presenting artist— exhibiting his “Red, White and Blue Jackson Pollocktik,” a 1971 Dodge Dart coated with paint in tribute to the splashed/poured patterns that abstract expressionist artist made famous.

“For me being able to participate in this event is quite an honor as a local artist from Northwest Ohio,” Donahue said. “To be able to speak about your art and the art medium that I work in, and exhibit my artwork at the Toledo Museum of Art is kind of a dream come true. I have exhibited my artwork before in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, but have never formally lectured (at the Museum).”

Tricked out

The origins of this transformative art form are somewhat murky. Donahue himself believes the earliest expression of the art car can be found in the 1950s, connected to the rise of “hot rod” culture and the souped-up rides that cruised the streets. By the time the ‘60s rolled around, so too did the hippies with their VW buses with psychedelic paint jobs.

Marc Folk

Executive Director The Arts Commission

Jennifer McCary

Chief Diversity and Belonging Officer Bowling Green State University

Dr. Matthew Donahue with his “Red, White and Blue Jackson Pollocktik” piece, made from a 1971 Dodge Dart. The car will be on display at the “Art Car in Popular Culture and Experience” event on September 14. Photo courtesy: Matt Donahue.

“Since then the art car grew in popularity and really blew up in the mid1990s and 2000s. Houston, Texas is the home of the largest art car exhibition in the world, with over 350 vehicles on display and related events that draw over 250,000 people,” Donahue said.

Many artists who work on cars aren’t trying to create a piece to sell, necessarily. Often the car in question is their daily driver, serving its traditional function as, well, a car. People simply want to create an expression of themselves on an unusual canvas, exhibiting the pieces at shows all over the country. Donahue’s passion for the art car as an art form came as a natural evolution of his love for collage and sculpture in general, as well as a passion for automobiles. “In the mid1990s, I participated/exhibited in a rolling sculpture art exhibit in Chicago and saw all the amazing art cars at this exhibit,” Donahue said. “The following year, I traveled to Houston, exhibiting an art car, a pickup truck decorated in a collage style with topographical maps called the ‘Map Mobile.’”

Junkyard heaven

Donahue has made 20 art cars himself over the years, from his Jackson Pollocktik pieces to “record cars,” covered in various sizes of vinyl record albums. “I have been fortunate to have what I call ‘art car patrons’ who are folks who collect older automobiles and have let me create my art on these older cars,” Donahue said.

Donahue hopes his TMA audience will be interested and inspired by what they see on September 14. “I hope that attendees get a deeper understanding of the art car in popular culture, the techniques of making an art car and hopefully a few folks might walk away and create their own art car.”

“The Art Car in Popular Culture and Experience” will take place on September 14 beginning at noon at the Toledo Museum of Art. For more information, visit toledomuseum.org/art-modified-cars

FILM NOTES From the ground up Darlene Slaughter Chief People Officer March of Dimes-Washington,DC

Statewide Minority Affairs Coordinator Office of Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose

Jordan Valdiviez Operations Manager, Incubation The University of Toledo POWERED BY:

The environmental preservation and land trust organization Black Swamp Conservancy will host a free screening of the ground-breaking 2018 documentary, The Biggest Little Farm. Shot over a period of eight years, the film documents new farmers John and Molly Chester as the couple transform acres of disused fields into a sustainable permaculture landscape. While the two work tirelessly to transform the region, they face everything from livestock disease to wildfires. Shot in high definition, the cinematography is gorgeous. After the screening, Dani Kusner, agronomist for The Andersons, will host a panel featuring members of the local business and farm communities. Donations are welcome. 6-9pm.

Thursday, September 19. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-833-1025. blackswamp.org Free –SE

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Screentime

Are you an actor looking to move from the stage to in front of the camera? Meet local filmmakers and other area actors during The Actors’ Workshop, hosted by FilmToledo at the Heatherdowns Branch Library. Actors of all skill and experience levels are welcome to discuss acting techniques, analyze film acting, participate in improv exercises, and more. 6:30pm. Thursday, September 26.

Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd., facebook.com/reelFilmToledo Free —AC

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BOOK NOTES Art under influence

The Toledo Museum of Art’s Art Book Club will discuss the non-fiction work Boom: Mad Money, Mega Dealers and the Rise of Contemporary Art, a thoughtful look inside the world of art collectors and how taste and ungodly amounts of money have built a selfperpetuating market. Author Michael Shnayerson follows the international art trade through its obsessions with post-war paintings, modern art impressionism, pop art superstars and contemporary sculpture. With works by Hockney selling for $90 million, and Warhols going for $105 million, Boom works to expose the underbelly of the art world’s biggest collectors. Follow the money. 5:30pm. Tuesday, September 24. TMA Library, 2455 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —SE

Man-to-man coverage

During the 2018 college football season, sports journalist John U. Bacon was given a behindthe-scenes look at Jim Harbaugh’s University of Michigan football team. From closed-door meetings to locker room talks, Bacon— who is considered the “poet laureate of Michigan football” (according to the New York Times’s Joe Drape)— spent a year observing and learning from the Wolverines.

Bacon’s unprecedented access is chronicled in his new book, Overtime: Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines at the Crossroads of College Football. Hear Bacon discuss this deeply human portrait of big-time college football during his visit to the Stranahan Theater. 6pm, VIP reception. 7pm, event. Thursday, September 26. $10 admission, $25 admission including a copy of the book. The Stranahan Theater and Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com —AC

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ART TO HEART

Momentum 2019 Festival Moments You Won’t Want to Miss

By Athena Cocoves

 POOF!

By Bradley Scherzer

Momentum, The Arts Commission’s third annual arts and music festival, is back, bringing with it three days jam-packed with salutes to the artists, musicians and performers who keep moving Toledo forward.

The free festival, from Thursday, September 19 through Saturday, September 21, offers dozens of ways to engage with Toledo’s creative community. But don’t let the experience become a race— set your own pace by viewing the full schedule online at momentumtoledo.org— and make sure you hit these can’t-miss festival moments:

Feed a giant, colorful and charming creature named POOF! neon poof balls, which will move through the sculpture before flying back out.

Scherzer is a Toledo-based artist whose vision is made possible in part by an INTER/ACTIVE grant from The Arts Commission. This piece will debut at 7:30pm on Thursday and remain on view during the festival on Saturday.

 Aqueous  Keys to the City Glassblowing Day

How would you “unlock” Toledo? See how eight glassblowing artists envision the Keys to the City as they create iconic pieces, commissioned by Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, at Gathered Glassblowing Studio (23 N. Huron St.). Watch them work from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday.

by Jen Lewin

The internationally-recognized New York Citybased artist will illuminate the riverfront with an interactive, light-filled landscape of pathways that will shift in color and reflection throughout the day. Go play at 7:30pm during the Thursday debut, or during the festival on Saturday.

 Sunset Carry Out

by Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky Weppler and Mahovsky are known for their site-specific installations that turn temporary glass structures into “corner stores” filled with lanterns made to look like daily objects. See the duo’s Toledo-centric Sunset Carry Out, which features items like a Tony Packo’s pickle jar, at 7:30pm on Thursday and Friday. Saturday, the installation will stay on view throughout the day until, beginning at 8pm, visitors can line up to “shop” and take home a piece of art from Sunset Carry Out for free!

 Art Loop: Dancin’

 Toledo Mini Maker Faire

Jump for joy as Toledo’s dance community hits the streets of downtown Toledo during The Arts Commission’s monthly Art Loop. See a variety of dance performances, ranging from contemporary to ethnic, traditional and interactive, from 5:30-9pm on Thursday.

Saturday kicks off at noon, allowing you a full day of art, music, fun, and makers! Make your first stop this display of wares and curious creations from local artists, engineers, scientists and crafters who are all coming together in the name of invention and resourcefulness. Check it out from noon-6pm at the Imagination Station. For more info, toledo.makerfaire.com

in The Streets

 Supernova Goes Viral Denver Digerati’s Supernova Digital Animation Festival provides a showcase for the unique work of digital animators and motion artists.

Fortunately, you won’t have to go all the way to Colorado to experience it. See previous Supernova award winners, as well as curated selections, Great Lakes Area Digital Animation highlights, and more, at the Park Vision screen in Promenade Park. The preview Thursday during the Art Loop is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. On Saturday watch animations in-between stage performances.

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 Sound Sculpture

by Masary Studios

Even the worst musicians can create a song using this musical instrument from Ryan Edwards, of Masary Studios, who has turned a collection of sounds from the community into a musical instrument made out of color-changing cubes. Just pick up one of the interactive sculpture’s cubes and listen as the pitch, rhythm, melody and harmony changes with each movement. Stack them, toss them, push them together, and get creative as you explore how physical contact produces a playful, engaging score. Make some music at 7:30pm on Thursday and Friday, as well as during the day on Saturday.

 The Herd

by Kelley Bell

200 luminous inflatable swim rings will be laced together in a net to form a giant mass of calmly bobbing creatures in the One Seagate Courtyard Pond. The playful tribute to Lake Erie, and those who inhabit both its water and its shores, will be on view at 7:30pm on Thursday and Friday, as well as during the day on Saturday.

 Siena Liggins The Detroit-based queer pop artist stole the show (and plenty of hearts) at Detroit’s Mo Pop Festival earlier this summer. Expect more of the same from this rising star as she headlines with a 70-minute set on the Promenade Park Stage at 9:50pm on Saturday. For a full lineup of performers hitting the Festival Park and Promenade Park stages, including local favorites like Hector Mendoza, Bitch, Thunder! and goLab, visit momentumtoledo.org.

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ART SCENE At the Galleries

(All exhibitions are Free unless otherwise noted.)

Intersection Exhibition - This group exhibit, hosted by the UToledo Department of Art and the Arts Commission, features the work of regional glass artists, including contemporary glass art from the Alibi Studio of Detroit, Sean Merchant, and Zac Weinberg. Through October 11. Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Art Museum Pl. 419-530-2452. utoledo.edu/artsandculture Material / Immaterial: SculptureX Student Juried Works - The juried exhibition features work by 25 student artists currently enrolled in BFA or MFA programs in the Great Lakes Region.

A closing reception is slated for early October. On view in 7th floor gallery space through September 10 - October 5. Contemporary Art Toledo, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. catoledo.org Sick with Excitement: Sketches into Paintings 1989-2019 - The River House Arts Gallery hosts this retrospective, also featuring brand new work by artist Bill Ross. By revisiting his sketchbooks, Ross has taken old ideas and remade each into a more fully-realized vision. Through September 28. The opening reception takes place 6-8pm, September 6. River House Arts, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-441-4025. river-house-arts.com Still Time - This group exhibition by artists Hope Olson, Raja Aossey, Heather Nagy, Ellen LoefflerKalinoski and Dani Fuller shares the themes of solitude, quietude and relaxation. The colorful exhibition reminds us to slow down and smell the roses, so to speak. Through October 17. Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania. fullerarthouse.com Structures and Spaces- This exhibition by Jonathan Ralston will host an opening reception in the gallery space. The opening reception will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, September 27, and the exhibit will be on view through October 10 most weekdays during school hours. Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org

Art Events Sunday, 9.15 Intro to Crochet - Get started with knitting needles and yarn at this beginner’s class.

Materials provided. $30. 1-3pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

Wednesday, 9.18 Autumn Barn Painting - Paint an autumn landscape on a 11x14 canvas using acrylic paints. $25. 10am-2:30pm. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Thursday, 9.19 Localeyes Tour - Gallery owner and artist Dani Fuller of Fuller Art House will give a guided onehour tour of selected works from the TMA Galleries.

Find out what pieces move Fuller, and have been a source of inspiration and contemplation for the artist. Tour leaves from Libbey Court at 6pm sharp.

6-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free Collaborative Coloring Book - The Young Ohio Preservationist organization will host a live coloring event during Art Loop. Learn about the historic buildings Preserve Toledo and YOP have helped to revitalize in the area. Help build the coloring book by drawing or tracing the preserved structures in a group coloring book. Supplies provided. 5:30-9pm.

Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. facebook.com/youngohiopreservationists Free

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Cartoons + Cosplay - Artist Imani Lateef will host an evening of imaginative life-drawing event at the Depo. Costumed characters will pose for artists to draw. Please bring your own materials. All ages are welcome. $10. 6-8pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Paint n’ Sip: Beer Glass Edition - Paint your own set of custom beer glasses in this class led by nationally recognized artist Lisa Littell. To RSVP in advance, contact: 734-410-8929 and lisalittell12@ gmail.com. $35, includes a set of two beer glasses and painting supplies. Receive $1 off by bringing in this listing. 7-9pm. Pavlov’s Brewing Company, 7548 Lewis Ave., Temperance. 734-807-1046.

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Saturday, 9.21 6th Point Place Art Walk - The annual event brings visitors and regional artists to Cullen Park, overlooking the Maumee River Basin. Artists will set up shop on Summit along with food and drink vendors. Take a stroll and take home a new work of art for your mantel. 10am-4pm. Cullen Park, 4230 N. Summit St. 567-249-0009. Free Cold-Process Soap - Learn the history and technique behind cold-process soap using special equipment and natural materials. $45. 2-4:3pm.

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

Thursday, 9.26 The Party: A Celebration of the Arts in Sylvania The life and work of artist Dave Wisniewski will be recognized as a 2019 Hall of Fame Honoree during this annual fundraiser benefiting the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. Enjoy Dave’s work, a cash bar, heavy grazing, live and silent auctions, and plenty of fun. $45/per person. $80/per couple.

6-9pm. Chandler Cafe, 5648 Main St., Sylvania.

419-722-7937. SylvaniaArts.org

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Streetvision

Scroll through the Instagram of local photographer dirtykics, aka James Dickerson, and you’ll see something familiar— Toledo, presented unflinching, honest and raw. Shot and printed using traditional analog film techniques, dirtykics will present a new collection of photographs showcasing his interactions with others from the city during Nothing to Lose, on view September 18-October 12 at Gathered. Visit the gallery for the solo exhibit’s opening reception during the Art Loop, from 6-9pm on Thursday, September 19. Check out the Keys to the City glass event in the hot shop while you’re there.

Then, on Friday, October 4, join for an artist discussion from 6-8pm. Gathered Glassblowing Studio, 23 N. Huron St., 419-262-5501.

Gatheredglass.com. Dirtykics.com Free —AC

Glass master

Experimental master glass artist Robert Zollweg has been named the 45th guest of the Pavilion Project as an artist in residence at the Toledo Museum of Art. Zollweg, who previously held the role of designer and creative director at Libbey Glass, will explore the sand casting method, also known as glass casting, of custom glass making, a process that involves pouring hot liquid glass into a handmade mold comprised of clay and sand. During the residency, Robert Zollweg will experiment with this ancient process, using the TMA Glass Hot Shop as his personal studio from Wednesday, September 18 through Friday, September 27.

The artist’s talk will be held at 7pm. Thursday, September, 26.

TMA Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —SE

Going silent

Andrew Ellis has made a name for himself locally, and internationally, as a bluesy singersongwriter, but did you know the musician has other creative talents? Two years ago, Ellis began a serious art practice, exploring a variety of styles, saying: “I did not approach this casually. I spent every day studying… almost every medium that I could get my hands on.”

See 22 pieces of his work, from small gouache paintings to large acrylics, during Andrew Ellis: A Solo Exhibit, on view through October 18.

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

What we leave behind

“Finding the beauty in everything” isn’t a cliche that Detroit-based artist Scott Hocking concerns himself with. Not everything is beautiful, and, most importantly, beauty isn’t everything. Instead, Hocking cares about impact and evidence, asking: what do the things we leave behind say about us?

In his photo series Shipwrecks, Hocking documents the surprising “preponderance of abandoned boats, forlorn vessels, orphaned vehicles, and stranded objects found— and often illegally dumped— throughout Detroit.”

See his series, on view through October 6, at the Owens Community College Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. Beginning September 15, the gallery will also host ¡Creativo!, an exhibit of works by local Latino art students and community members. The exhibit, made in partnership with the Sofia Quintero Art & Culture Center to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, will be on view in the Heritage Hall through October 15.

Owens Community College Center for Fine & Performing Arts, 7270 Biniker Rd., Perrysburg.

567-661-2787. owens.edu/fpa/cfpa/terhune Free —AC

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WEDNESDAY 9.11 Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic rock) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Jake Pilewski (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: The Toasters, Ego & The Maniacs, The Ice Cream Militia & The Push Pops, Trash Cat (rock, various) Te’kela Sylvania: Chris Shutters (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic rock)

THURSDAY 9.12

(acoustic rock)

Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic rock) Durty Bird: Straight Up (jazz, standards) Levis Square: Lunch at Levis: Grizzly Gritz (acoustic rock) The Pub: Much 2 Much (pop/rock, covers) Six Fifths Distilling: Mark Mikel (acoustic rock) Swig: Dooley Wilson (Delta blues) Te’kela Sylvania: Wildwood (acoustic, covers)

FRIDAY 9.13 Civic Hall: The Midnight (alternative/rock, songwriter) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Screamin Heathens (acoustic rock) (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Funk Factory (funk, rock) Frankie’s: Paco Is Desperate, The Casket Company, Mean Ocean, REDFAN, Alterstoned (rock, various) Levi & Lilac’s: Ryan Roth (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: The Solid Eights, Devil Dolls, The Leg Thighs, For Granted the Sky (rock, various) The Pub: Locoweed (rock, covers) Promenade Park: Frankie Ballard Hollywood Casino: Space Oddity (David Bowie tribute) Home Sweet Home Shows: May Erlewine Contemporary folk singer/songwriter May Erlewine (Traverse City) makes a special stop in Toledo for an intimate house show. Home Sweet Home Shows, a national platform that connects touring musicians with a private concert space.

May’s songs have been known to bring an audience to tears and laughter. The energy is sure to be intense. Purchase a ticket to receive address information. $20. 8pm. mayerlewine.com homesweethomeshows.com Swig: Justin Marchand Duo (acoustic rock) Table Forty4: DJ Dre (dance) Te’kela Sylvania: Bubba & Brian (acoustic, covers)

SATURDAY 9.14 Cock n Bull: Not Fast Enuff (pop/rock, covers) Brew House Coffee: Kevin Ludwig (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Max Boyle (acoustic, rock) Frankie’s: Mujaw Creek, The Black Order, Sewn Silent, Hero’s Revival, Dedfahl (hard/rock) Hollywood Casino: Ellison (pop/rock, covers) Levi & Lilac’s: Three 2 Many (acoustic rock)

Marathon Arts Findlay: The Family Stone The Family Stone features founding members of Sly & the Family Stone playing hits like Stand, Higher, and Everyday People. It’s a family affair. $30-$55.

7:30-9:30pm. 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. mcpa.org Ottawa Tavern: Eerie Point, Disposable Souls, Saving Escape, The Fruits, Seth Anthony (rock, various) The Pub: Strange Agent (pop/rock, covers) Six Fifths Distilling: Aaron Hertzfeld (acoustic rock) Swig: Reina Mistique Duo (acoustic rock) Table Forty4: Fu5ion (pop/rock, covers) Te’kela Sylvania: Bobby May (acoustic, covers)

SUNDAY 9.15 Durty Bird: Twenty Twenty Four (jazz, standards) Frankie’s: Landon Tewers, The Harbor Divide, Casea, $AD$ACE (rap, rock) Small Box Music: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Te’kela Sylvania: Gramza (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz/rock)

MONDAY 9.16 Fuzzy’s Tacos: Andrew Ellis (acoustic rock) Te’kela Sylvania: Hector Mendoza (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Frankie May (jam/rock)

TUESDAY 9.17 Durty Bird: Chloe & the Steel Strings Duo (folk/rock, covers) Te’kela Sylvania: Zak Shaffer (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile (acoustic rock)

WEDNESDAY 9.18 Brew House Coffee: Chris Shutters (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic rock) Durty Bird: Max Boyle (acoustic, rock) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Creole Jazz (jazz) Te’kela Sylvania: Abbigale Rose (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic rock)

THURSDAY 9.19 Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic rock) Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts (pop/rock, covers) Levis Square: Lunch at Levis: Sweet Tea (acoustic rock) Marathon Arts Findlay: Beatles vs. Stones Musical Showdown - Two top tribute bands compete for the ultimate title of best band! $35-$65. 7:30-10pm. 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. mcpa.org The Pub: Toledo Tango Group/Paulette’s Studio Of Dance Outdoor Milonga (various) Six Fifths Distilling: Mark Mikel (acoustic rock) Swig: Matt Havers (acoustic, covers) Te’kela Sylvania: Bob Stevens (acoustic, covers)

FRIDAY 9.20 Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Beg to Differ (acoustic rock) (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Green Acre Sessions (rock, covers) Earthwork Farm, Lake City: Earthwork Harvest Gathering The annual music and arts festival seeks to create community cultural enrichment, social-ecological awareness and creative empowerment by offering three days and nights of live music, 100+ workshops and multiple artist panels, all held on an organic farm in Northern Michigan. Earthwork Farm quickly transforms from a quiet meadow to a living city during the festival. Featuring four stages, multiple campgrounds, a farmers market, women’s and wellness tents, campfires, local artisan vendors and community art projects, the fest spotlights music with performances by over 100 bands and solo artists. Day passes $50. Weekend passes include camping. $80-$120. Friday 9-20 through Sunday 9-22. Earthwork Farm, 4399 N. 7 Mile Rd., Lake City, MI. earthworkharvestgathering.com Frankie’s: Basil Sanchez, Nuaudio, The Juice Company, Pavlica, Amberlee (rock, various) Hollywood Casino: Jedi Mind Trip (pop/rock, covers) Huntington Center: Miranda Lambert (country/pop, songwriter) Levi & Lilac’s: James & Lewandowski (acoustic rock Ottawa Tavern: Take Weight, Bladdersmasher, Sick Jeans, The Stinkly Meatballs (hard/rock) Promenade Park: Chaka Khan (soul/funk, dance) Swig: Jake Pilewski (acoustic, covers) Table Forty4: Stonehouse (rock, covers) Te’kela Sylvania: Lorelei & 3s Company (acoustic, covers)

SATURDAY 9.21 BGSU Moore Arts: BGSU Philharmonica: It’s Movie Night The orchestra will perform popular film scores from Danny Elfmann and John Williams. $8. 1031 State University, Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. events.bgsu.edu (classical/pop) Boonie’s Bar: Free Fest w. Ekoostik Hookah, The Funk Factory, Dustin Smith & the Daydreamers (jam/rock, songwriter) Brew House Coffee: Cory & Lindsey (acoustic, covers) Civic Hall: Perfect Strangers, The Dirty News, Bad Ether (Deep Purple tribute) Cock n Bull: Arctic Clam (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Dueling Pianos (pop, novelty) Hollywood Casino: Camille Marie (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Mewvement and Subwoofers Support the Wood County Humane Society at this fundraiser featuring Highbinder, Monstrodamus, and Guitars for Bunnies. $5. 7-10pm. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-373-0620. facebook.com/ woodcountyhumanesociety Levi & Lilac’s: Clifton Millimen (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: Ben Stalets & The Forbidden Fruit, My Hated Friend, Steven King, The Sanderlings, Widow Maker Jones (alternative/rock, songwriter) The Pub: Danny Pratt & The Bad Decisions (Rock) Six Fifths Distilling: Barile & May (acoustic rock) Swig: King Size Drag (rockabilly) Table Forty4: Not Fast Enuff (pop/rock, covers) Te’kela Sylvania: Steve Mizer (acoustic, covers)

FRESH JAZZ

FRIDAY, 9.13 / AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACY PROJECT When Gerard Gibbs & ORGANized Crime made its debut in 2000 at the Detroit International Jazz Festival, audiences were stunned with Gibbs’ command of the Hammond B-3 organ and electric keyboards. Almost 20 years later, their unique sound is still wowing audiences. Hear what all the fuss is about as the organ trio brings fresh Detroit jazz to the African American Legacy Project’s lawn chair party, Jazz on the Grass. 6:30-9pm. 1326 Collingwood Blvd., 419-720-4369.

Africanamericanlegacy.org Free —AC

NASHVILLE STAR FRIDAY, 9.20 / HUNTINGTON CENTER While Miranda Lambert didn’t

win the 2003 TV singing competition Nashville Star, her third-place victory now feels like a minor accomplishment when compared to her record-breaking career. In addition to two Grammy Awards (out of 16 nominations), Lambert has earned the ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for nine years in a row, surpassing Reba McEntire as the most awarded in the category. Don’t miss her at the Huntington Center with Elle King. $15-$110.75. 7pm. 500 Jefferson Ave., Tickets available on ticketmaster.com —AC

QUEEN OF FUNK FRIDAY, 9.20 / PROMENADE PARK

Modern/contemporary soul singer

Chaka Khan and her too perfect band grace the Promenade Park outdoor stage for one more taste of summer. Chaka Khan, known for 80s hits like “I Feel For You” and “I’m Every Woman” has never quit the beat. The artist’s newest single “Like Sugar” is an instant funk dance classic with a killer bass line, old school turn-arounds and high powered vocals from Khan. $15-$45. 250 Water St. chakakhan.com –SE

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SATURDAY, 9.21 / HOWARD’S CLUB H Support the Wood County Humane Society and hear five amazing local bands at the fourth Mewvement and Subwoofers concert. Grab a drink and listen to rock bands Highbinder and Monstrodamus, metal band The Black Order, blues metal band Mujaw Creek and second place winners of Hollywood Casino’s Battle of the Bands, Red-Eye to Vegas. There will also be a raffle and a chance to see adoptable pets! It seems like it will be a purrfect night. $5 at the door. Doors at 7pm. Bands at 8pm. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-7339. wchumane.org —EH

SUNDAY 9.22 Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (jazz/pop, covers) Toledo Club: Toledo Symphony: The Hunt Featuring works by Rossini, Mozart and Ravel for string quartets and small ensembles. Open to the public. $35-$45.

7pm. 14th St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz/rock)

MONDAY 9.23 Fuzzy’s Tacos: Chris Shutters (acoustic, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: BGSU Faculty Recital (classical) Village Idiot: Frankie May (jam/rock)

TUESDAY 9.24 Durty Bird: Thompson & Jarrett (pop/rock, covers) Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile (acoustic rock)

WEDNESDAY 9.25 Brew House Coffee: Open Mic Looking to perform a new tune in front of a live audience? Get to Maumee’s newest coffee shop and bakery and sign up. 4-8pm. 320 Conant St., Maumee.

419-740-3222. facebook.com/ brewhousemaumee Free

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LOT’ O FUN

FRIDAY, 9.13 / THE TOLEDO CLUB Hear seven bands play at the Bandapaloosa Toledo Club Party in the Parking Lot! This epic party features local favorites like The Amelia Airharts, The Chris Shutters Band, Liberty Beach, and others that will have you partying the night away. Club members can go inside, but the party is all about the food trucks, beer tents and a full cash bar. Oh, and there is the music. Must be 21 to attend. $8-$10. 4:30-11:15pm.

235 14th St. 419-243-2200. eventbrite.com —EH

GOOD FOR THE VOLKSFEST

SUNDAY, 9.15 / MAUMEE BAY BREWING CO. Can’t make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? No worries. You can celebrate the brew-centric folk festival during Maumee Bay Brewing Co.’s annual Oktoberfest bash. Sip ice-cold German-style M Bay beers straight from the beer truck, feast on a pig roast, and dance to live music from Polka Floyd in the courtyard. Then, head to The Warehouse for performances by Kentucky Chrome. 3-10pm. 27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302.

Mbaybrew.com Free —AC

BIGGER, BRIGHTER SMILES FRIDAY, 9.20 / STONE OAK COUNTRY CLUB

Since 1910, the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio has been helping to provide dental care to underserved children and adults in eighteen Northwest Ohio counties. Celebrate the nonprofit’s work during the Pearly White Party, an evening featuring dinner, live and silent auctions, a cash bar, and live music from Distant Cousinz. All proceeds will benefit support programs such as free dental clinic nights, community oral health education activities, children’s preventative programs throughout the area, and to help offset expenses for inadequate state funding. $100-$150.

100 Stone Oak Blvd., Holland. dentalcenternwo.org —AC

Wednesday, 9.11 Autumn Herb Walk - Take a guided tour of the permaculture gardens at the 577 with Sarah Williams. Learn what herbs make great pesto or find a cure for the common cold. $15. 6-7:30pm.

577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Thursday, 9.12 Tea & Talk: Urban Welfare in Summit County Enjoy a historical lecture by Erie Olson as the Professor discusses the rubber boom in Akron during the late 19th century. $23. 2-4pm. Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd. Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

Friday, 9.13 Witchtown - See the Toledo-made film during a one-night showing during a night of film, food, drinks, and raffle prizes. Party begins at 7pm.

Film starts at 9pm. Black Cloister Brewing Co., 619 Monroe St., 419-214-1500. witchtownmovie.com

Saturday, 9.14 Toledo Night Market - Spend the evening at the Night Market. Shop various food and artisan craft vendors, enjoy an adult beverage and listen to live music by 56 Daze. (The Night Market is not affiliated with the Toledo Farmers Market.) $3-$5. 6-11pm. 525 Market St. 419-930-9880. toledonightmarket.com

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Enrichment Day: Paws and Play - Visit the Toledo Zoo for an afternoon of education and animal play. Visitors will learn more about the animals and how they behave with various demonstrations and lectures. Admission prices vary.

10am-5pm. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org Free Art Car Show at TMA - Explore countless art and specialized cars at the Toledo Museum Car Show, held outdoors on the museum campus. After, wander indoors for a look at the American Car Culture exhibition. Noon-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2455 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free 19th International Festival - The festival features over 20 international organizations all under one giant tent. From games and dancing, music to food, this event has everything. Parking on site is $5. 11am-5pm. Saturday 9.14 & Sunday 9.15.

Islamic Center, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-3509. icgt.org

Wander the Warehouse District - Tour the loft homes in Toledo’s Warehouse District, including historic, renovated buildings like Apartments at The Summit, the Sullivan Live-Work Loft, the Sunkist building, among others. Pay in advance on the website or day-of at the event. $12. Noon4pm. Toledo Warehouse District, Lafayette & South St. Clair Streets. mail@toledowarehouse.org wanderthewarehouse.org

Monday, 9.16 3 from Hell - Rob Zombie’s newest film hits theaters for a three-day run. The follow-up to his 2003 House of 1000 Corpses and his 2005 The Devil’s Rejects, we expect 3 from Hell to be another thrilling blood-soaked feast of violence from Zombie’s truly horrifying, and creative mind. $15. 7pm. Through Wednesday. Fallen Timbers 14 + Xtreme, 2300 Village Dr. W., Maumee. For more information, visit fathomevents.com/events/ rob-zombies-3-from-hell.

7th Ann Arbor Russian Festival This annual festival pays tribute to Russian culture with two days of live music, dance, and food at the Historic St. Vladimir Church in Dexter. Try traditional foods like shashlik, and blini, borscht and pelmeni. September 14-15.

11am-8pm, Saturday. 1-7pm, Sunday. 9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter, MI. 734-475-4590. annarborrussianfestival.org Free –SE

Thursday, 9.19 Lecture: Losing Our Fresh Water - Dr. Bill Hintz from the Lake Erie Center will discuss his research regarding Lake Erie and our fresh water sources.

The lecture will explore finding a balance between keeping our lake clean and human safety. 7pm.

Lake Erie Center, 6200 Bayshore Rd., Oregon.

419-530-8360. utoledo.edu/nsm/lec Free

Read it and eat it The Historic Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford Museum hosts the 3rd Annual Literary Feast, dedicated to the legacy of Robert Frost. Author and poet, Professor Tyehimba Jess, will give an inspired reading from his Pulitzer Prize-winning poetry book Olio. The evening concludes with a farm-totable dinner, served outdoors in the Pavilion on the Green. Reservations required. $65.

6-9pm. Wednesday, September 25. Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI. 313-982-6001. thehenryford.org –SE

Saturday, 9.21 Harrison Rally Day - Celebrate the town’s heritage with a morning parade, family games and crafts, art vendors, food trucks and live music.

9:30am-4pm. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana & Front St. 419-874-9147. visitperrysburg.com Free

Sunday, 9.22 I Love Olander Day! - Spend some time at the Sylvania park celebrating community and fun. Activities include games and crafts for the kids, live music, food trucks and more. Noon-5pm. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.com/iloveolanderday Free

Tuesday, 9.24 Meet the Candidates Night - This political mixer will introduce you to the candidates for local office who will appear on the ballot this fall. 6pm. The Casual Pint Toledo, 3550 Executive Pkwy., 419-469-8965. facebook.com/tcptoledo Free

Flying Pig Arts Festival -Jam out in the parking lot full of sounds of local, live music during the annual fest at the Toledo School for the Arts. Each performing act featuring a member of the TSA family including Elhurst and The Antivillains. Allaccess pass: $35 each, or two for $50. General admission: $10, adults, $8 alumni, $5 students over the age of 5. 3-10:30pm. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org

Sunday, 9.15 Summer Vibes Music Fest - iDance will hold its first-ever music festival fundraiser at The Attic on Adams, featuring live music throughout the day, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and student-made crafts for attendees to take home to fund the expanding center. $15. 3-9pm. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St., 419-309-1610. idanceapac.com

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Thursday, 9.26 Diamante Awards - In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Diamante Awards are held annually to recognize people and organizations that have provided services to the local Latino community and made outstanding achievements. $25-$700. 6-9pm. Lourdes University Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

567-343-3452. Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com

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54th annual GermanAmerican Festival Beer, brats and tradition were on the menu during this annual weekend festival.

Jackie and Ed Altwies with Amber and Ford Crane.

Tim and Dina Treadaway with Julie Kerr.

Tina, Jerry, Daniel and Abby Buchhop.

Riding Late in County 48

More than 300 cyclists joined in for a glow roll through downtown Sylvania, followed by a street party. .

Jane Shelley and Christine Luttman

Corey Lambrecht and Jessica Gustafson.

Brandon Fields, Nick Chapko and Jim Moriarty.

Brian, Ron and Martha Finch with Josh Jordan.

Cecilia Gonzalez and Jessica Spaulding.

Victor and Edwin Teeple with Robert Ham. Jason Turner, Greg Chisholm and Mae Venable.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): People in Northeast India weave long, strong suspension bridges out of the living roots of fig trees. The structures can measure up to 150 feet and bear the weight of hundreds of people. In accordance with astrological omens, let’s make these marvels your metaphors of power for the coming weeks. To stimulate your meditations, ask yourself the following questions. 1. How can you harness nature to help you get where you need to go? 2. How might you transform instinctual energy so that it better serves your practical needs? 3. How could you channel wildness so that it becomes eminently useful to you?

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Hi, I’m your sales representative for UnTherapy, a free program designed to provide healing strategies for people who are trying too hard. Forgive me for being blunt, but I think you could benefit from our services. I don’t have space here to reveal all the secrets of UnTherapy, but here’s an essential hint: every now and then the smartest way to outwit a problem is to stop worrying, let it alone, and allow it to solve itself.

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WHERE’S THE BEEF? Across 1. Lorenzo of the Brewers 5. LOVE scuptor ___ Indiana 11. Bosch alternatives 14. Large boats 15. Bush that blooms in the spring 16. In the style of 17. Author Stibbe 18. Boxer grimaced?

20. “Orange Is the New Black� star Aduba 21. Charged particle 22. Guitar god who had an Experience, to fans 23. Spots where the victors all hang together?

29. Makes bootees, say 30. Movie tough guy Ray 31. Dr. who treats vertigo and sleep apnea 32. Super-satisfy 33. Slowness metaphor 34. Anal probe overseers, supposedly 35. “Russia’s capital is DA BOMB!�?

39. Sure shot 42. Intends 43. Shaving product that sounds like when you might use it 47. Fish for breakfast 48. Completely transfixed 49. It’s similar to slander 50. What an assistant to Robert Schumann did for his 1st Symphony?

54. Mixture of everything 55. Scale parts 56. Distance of a proverbial epic journey 57. Freaking out, and a hint to the theme answers 62. Conform 63. Washington bill 64. Defender room 65. Lille lady 66. Some NFL linemen 67. Dragster’s wheels 68. Typical Insta user

Down 1. Hockey team with an orca in its logo 2. Big name in shit iced tea 3. Phrase said when the lights turn on?

4. Anti-Russian election meddling org.

5. Unwanted discovery in home inspections 6. Form of oxygen 7. It’s got the goods 8. 1/3 of a gallon 9. RV part: Abbr.

10. The way, out East 11. Mountainous region of northern Israel 12. Periodic-table item 13. Hurting souls 19. GHWB’s successor 21. Power brokers 24. Big-ticket ___ 25. Burst upon, as a stage 26. Long fingernails 27. Brief confession 28. Character study 33. Scenic view 36. ___ Casspi (first Israeli to play in the NBA) 37. Airplane assignment 38. Not good, but not bad 39. “___ may be man’s worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.� (Frank Sinatra) 40. Valvoline product 41. They sometimes get the house 44. Holder of secrets that conspiracy theorists really want their hands on 45. Rationally defensible 46. “Take Me to the River� singer 49. Record Store Day purchases 51. Versailles monarch 52. Fantasy ring-bearer 53. Put in stitches 58. “I’ll pass�

59. New Nordic Hair ___ (baldness product) 60. Play a part 61. See 62-Across 62. With 61-Across, vehicle used in drag racing

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Novelist Wallace Stegner wrote, “Some are born in their place, some find it, some realize after long searching that the place they left is the one they have been searching for.� I hope that in the last nine months, Virgo, you have resolved which of those three options is true for you. I also trust that you have been taking the necessary actions to claim and own that special place—to acknowledge it and treasure it as the power spot where you feel most at home in the world. If you have not yet fully finished what I’m describing here, do it now.

Š Copyright 2019 Rob Brezsny

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you climb to the top of Mt. Everest, you’re standing on land that was once on the floor of a shallow tropical sea.

Four-hundred-million-year-old fossils of marine life still abide there in the rock. Over the course of eons, through the magic of plate tectonics, that low flat land got folded and pushed upwards more than five miles. I suspect you Geminis will have the power to accomplish a less spectacular but still amazing transformation during the next ten months.

To get started, identify what you would like that transformation to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1996, when Gary Kasparov was rated the world’s best chess player, he engaged in a series of matches with a chess-playing computer named Deep Blue. Early on in the first game, Deep Blue tried a move that confused Kasparov. Rattled, he began to wonder if the machine was smarter than him. Ultimately, his play suffered and he lost the game. Later it was revealed that Deep Blue’s puzzling move was the result of a bug in its code. I’ll encourage you to cultivate a benevolent bug in your own code during the coming weeks, Cancerian. I bet it will be the key to you scoring a tricky victory.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): American hero Harriet Tubman escaped slavery as a young woman.

She ran away from the wealthy “master� who claimed to “own� her, and reached sanctuary.

But rather than simply enjoy her freedom, she dedicated herself to liberating other slaves. Nineteen times she returned to enemy territory and risked her life, ultimately leading 300 people out of hellish captivity. Later she served as a scout, spy, and nurse in the Union Army during the Civil War, where her actions saved another 700 people. In 1874, the U.S. Congress considered but then ultimately rejected a bill to pay her $2,000 for her numerous courageous acts. Don’t you dare be like Congress in the coming weeks, Leo. It’s crucial that you give tangible acknowledgment and practical rewards to those who have helped, guided, and supported you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Earth’s species are going extinct at a rate unmatched since the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago. Among the creatures on the verge of being lost forever are birds like the cryptic treehunter and spix’s macaw, as well as the northern white rhino and the vaquita, a type of porpoise. So why don’t we clone the last few individuals of those beleaguered species?

Here are the answers. 1. Cloned animals typically aren’t healthy.

2. A species needs a sizable population to retain genetic diversity; a few individuals aren’t sufficient. 3. Humans have decimated the homes of the threatened species, making it hard for them to thrive. Conclusion: Cloning is an inadequate stopgap action. Is there a better way to address the problem? Yes: by preserving

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the habitats of wild creatures. Inspired by this principle, Libra, I ask you to avoid trying halfway fixes for the dilemmas in your personal sphere. Summon full measures that can really work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Though patched together and incomplete, the 2,200-year-old marble sculpture known as the Winged Victory of Samothrace is prominently displayed at Paris’s Louvre Museum.

It’s a glorious depiction of Nike, the winged goddess of victory, and is regarded as one of ancient Greece’s great masterpieces. For hundreds of years it was missing. Then in 1863, an archaeologist discovered it, although it was broken into more than a hundred pieces. Eventually, it was rebuilt, and much of its beauty was resurrected. I see the coming weeks as a time when you, too, could recover the fragments of an old treasure and begin reassembling it to make a pretty good restoration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I’ve learned that I must find positive outlets for anger or it will destroy me,� said actor Sidney Poitier. That can be a dynamic meditation for you during the next three weeks. I think you will derive substantial power from putting it into action. If you’re ingenious and diligent about finding those positive outlets, your anger will generate constructive and transformative results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1905, at the age of 30, Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote the novel *Anne of Green Gables*. It was a tale about an orphan girl growing up on Prince Edward Island. She sent the manuscript to several publishers, all of whom rejected it.

Discouraged, she put it away in a hatbox and stored it in a closet. But two years later, her ambitions reignited when she re-read the story. Again she mailed it to prospective publishers, and this time one liked it enough to turn it into a book. It soon became a bestseller. Since then it has sold over 50 million copies and been translated into 36 languages. I figure you Capricorns are at a point in your own unfolding that’s equivalent to where Anne was shortly before she rediscovered the manuscript she’d put away in the hatbox.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The *Toxorhynchites* are species of large mosquitoes that don’t buzz around our heads while we’re trying to sleep and will never bite our skin or suck our blood.

In fact, they’re our benefactors. Their larvae feast on the larvae of the mosquitoes that are bothersome to us. In accordance with astrological omens, I propose that you be alert for a metaphorically comparable influence in your own life: a helper or ally that might be in disguise or may just superficially seem to be like an adversary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Audre Lord identified herself as a black writer, lesbian, librarian, mother, feminist, civil rights activist, and many other descriptors. But as ardent as she was working for the political causes she was passionate about, she didn’t want to be pigeonholed in a single identity. One of her central teachings was to celebrate all the different parts of herself. “Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat,� she testified. These approaches should be especially fun and extra meaningful for you in the coming weeks, Pisces. I encourage you to throw a big Unity Party for all the different people you are.

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One in 12 Sickle cell disease, often known as Sickle Cell Anemia, is the most common inherited blood disorder, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally— while the disease affects approximately 100,000 Americans, the trait is carried by one in 12 African Americans. Help raise awareness about the disease and trait during the Sickle Cell Matters 5k Walk/Run, hosted by the Sickle Cell Project of Northwest Ohio on Saturday, September 14 during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The day will also feature prizes, raffles, a bounce house, vendors, and more. $25, adults.

Free for children 12 and under. 8am-noon.

Saturday, September 14.

Ottawa Park, 2201 Ottawa Park. nhainc. org/sickle-cell-project.

Register at eventbrite. com —AC

TEN SPOT CAR LOT

Kayak at Howard Marsh A partnership with Mercy Health and Metroparks Toledo has launched the firstever kayak share in our region — FitPark Paddle at Howard Marsh. Simply download an app to unlock and pay to use the kayak, after which you can explore the 6-mile trail through the marsh, leaving it at the end of the trip without the hassle of having to haul it back! The kayaks are available anytime during park hours. $15 per hour. Howard Marsh, 611 S. Howard Rd. Call 419-360-9178 or visit metroparkstoledo.com to learn more.

—EH

health and wellness events Thursday 9.19

Chakra 101 - Learn about the body’s electrical and spiritual centers located from the top of the head to the pelvis. The science of chakras has been traced back to ancient schools of Eastern medicine, and forms the basis of most yoga practices. $20. 6-8:30pm.

577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Monday, 9.23

Equinox Walk - Take a group walk on the first day of autumn on the trails of Wildwood, Toledo’s most popular Metropark. Reservations required. 3-4pm. Wildwood, 5100 Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Wednesday, 9.25

A Silver Lining - Are you protecting your family from mold, yeast, bacteria and viruses?

Learn how silver can be used to protect yourself, your home, and your family during this class. $10, at the door. $5, in advance. 7-8:30pm. Health Foods by Claudia, 3904 Secor Rd., 419-474-2400. healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

Sunday, 9.29

2004 FORD FOCUS Sweet heat & Remote car starter $2000 OBO. Please call 419-309-5292

2002 DODGE DURANGO

168k, 4x4; Runs and drives. Can be seen at 1136 Shernan St, Toledo.

Call 606-215-4755

2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON, Sportster Super Low. 483 miles.

Almost Brand New! Loaded. $4800 419-376-9264

2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT White; 16,900 miles; tinted windows; still under factory warranty; $13,400.

Call 419-779-3857

2002 GRAND CARAVAN 203K highway miles. Dependable, one owner, typical rust, many newer parts. $950 Firm. 419-932-5311

JAM SECTION JAM SECTION

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can also sing, Familiar with many Styles. Experienced. 567-377-9664 JAM SESSION PIANIST/SINGER VINTAGE YAMAHA 70s Silver seeking Lead Guitarist/Singer for Duo’s. Marching Drum - Excellent Condition $199.

Call 419-475-1100 419.382.5024 WANTED TRUMPET, SAX, OR ISO KEYBOARD PLAYER, THE STORMS, Toledo’s longest Active 50’s & CLARINET PLAYER For band playing 60’s R&B Band is for a Keyboard player Polkas, Standards, Latin and Country. Call Jim 419-345-5002 to join in working with experienced musicians. Call Sam 419.345.8295 SUGARFANG, LOOKING FOR SEEKING MUSICIANS OF TYPES SERIOUS DRUMMER. Have practice space with Drums. Currently FOR LIVE SHOWS. Jazz, R&B, Blues & Rock influences! Please Jamming near Sterns & Secor. Call Dan 313.320.5278 contact for more info 419.810.8848 Guitarists/Drummer/Keyboard/Singer for 70s, 80s on up Rock Band!! Journey, KISS, Scorpions, AC/DC, etc. Call Joe 419.205.7667

Please only serious inquiries. Call for an audition at 419-344-6929 FREE GUITAR LESSONS! In EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER - your home, experienced teacher.

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SKELETON CRUE Classic, Country, 50’s & 60’s, Now auditioning rhythm & lead guitarists Preferred Blues & Disco. 419.345.8295. Auditions and possible keyboardist. Original rock. New booking agent! Call us ASAP at my home in Maumee.

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FOR SALE

Toledo Race for the Cure - The 26th annual Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure kicks off at 9:30am in Downtown Toledo. Join in, or cheer on, to #Race419theCure and raise money to end breast cancer forever! Komennwohio.org

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1995 VOLVO 850 Runs Good. $1000 obo Call 419.250.1780

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SELLING YOUR OWN PROPERTY? Need to advertise it in your local paper and others like it? We have the placement services to help you. Contact MACnet MEDIA @ 800-450-6631 or online at MACnetOnline.com

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HEALTH/MEDICAL

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DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS: Display classifieds with a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo.

TEN SPOT CAR LOT: Only $10 for 20 word or less that WILL RUN UNTIL CAR SELLS. Each additional word is 40 cents and any artwork is $5 extra.

PAYMENT: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/American Express).

FOR RENT ART STUDIOS TO RENT 140 - 400 sq ft.

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WORK only. Generous access. 2-D artists ONLY. 419-243-4944

LESSONS SPANISH LESSONS - Have you always wanted to understand, read & speak Spanish?? Well now you can!! Experienced tutor available - Affordable rates - Ages 5 thru 100. Call or text Nina 419-509-0058

STAGE CALL WOODBERRY PARK PLAYHOUSE in association with Turnerman Productions is seeking actors singers and dancers of all ages for theatrical cinema and stage productions. Serious inquiries only. If interested call 419-975-5244 or 419-3290361.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DEADLINES: Ad copy must be received by NOON on the Friday prior to publication.

EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING

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800-982-8665

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Financial aid for qualified students - Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877818-0783

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNTIY LOOKING FOR SILENT FINANCIAL INVESTOR FOR BUSINESS PROJECTS. Serious replies only please.

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Experienced tutor available - Affordable rates - Ages 5 thru 100. Call or text Nina 419-509-0058

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Financial aid for qualified students – Career placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 877818-0783

OUTSIDE SALES REP You know Toledo. You’re hungry to join a growing, fast-paced and fun team with a ton of potential. You prize integrity, hard work, and savor the opportunity to learn. You have sales experience (and if not, you’re such a great communicator that you seem to create meaningful relationships with nearly everyone you talk to). You’re comfortable warm calling, but you’re in your absolute element cold calling.You’re reliable and accessible. You’re open to accepting constructive feedback and finding a rhythm. For you, there’s no such thing as a tough sell. Adams Street Publishing is looking for a rockstar sales professional who can expect to enjoy robust support booking appointments and winning sales.

A competitive spirit is a must, as is a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. We’re excited to work with the right person who shares our vision and values. Welcome aboard.

Send resume with references to mjacobs@adamsstreetpublishing.com.

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