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Sept. 25 -Oct. 8, 2019 • Vol. 22 • Issue 17

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UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

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American President Film and Literary Festival

A star-studded production at the Rutherford B. Hayes home, October 4-6

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The Aggie Fund to host a fundraiser at The Attic, October 5

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The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Donation Center will open on Friday, September 27 at 2942 W. Sylvania Ave., by Drummond Rd. Proceeds will support St. Vincent de Paul Toledo’s charity programs. 419-720-3370.

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RETAIL SHOP HOURS: 7am-11am, M-F TOLEDO FARMER’S MARKET: 8am-2pm, Sat.

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Scott Bowman, owner of Fowl and Fodder, will open Odd Fodder in Perrysburg at 26520 N. Dixie Hwy., across from Walt Churchill’s in the former Timbers and Macs N’ Melts space. The new eatery’s fast-casual concept features an all-in-one food court with limited menus from Fowl and Fodder, Electric Noodle Co., Pickett’s Backyard BBQ, and Babs. The venture is expected to open in the coming weeks. Oddfodder.com Frontera Sabores de México will open in the former La Scola Italian Grill location on 5375 Airport Hwy. In the last issue (TCP 9-11-19), we incorrectly reported that Te’kela Mexican Cocina y Cantina will open in the space.

419-720-4273. facebook.com/ FronteraSabores Davis College, located at 4747 Monroe St., has been purchased by Midwest Recovery Center, a substance use disorder and mental health treatment facility with locations in Sylvania and Maumee. amatusrecoverycenters.com.

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

CITY WATCH Thursday, 9.26

Voters Forum: Focus on Disability Issues Talk to candidates in person about upcoming ballot issues that affect those with disabilities.

5:30-7:30pm. Sanger Branch Library, 303 Central Ave. Message Maumee Valley Chapter Partners for Inclusion on Facebook. com/maumeevalleypartners with questions.

Friday, 9.27

Advocacy Event: Answering Community Needs with 2-1-1 - Beginning with breakfast, this program delves into a possible transition to 2-1-1 for non-emergency calls.

Councilmember Sandy Spang and others will be present to discuss the issue. 7:30-8:30am.

United Way of Greater Toledo, 424 Jackson St. 419-248-2424. Register at eventbrite.com. Free The Mondays Edition - In response to the 40 Days of Life campaign to end abortion rights, Capital Care Clinic Escorts are encouraging a counter-protest. They’ll have signs, but you are encouraged to bring your own creative prochoice materials. 5:45-7pm. Capital Care Network of Toledo, 1160 W. Sylvania Ave. Message Capital Care on Facebook with questions.

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Tuff Shed, Inc., a supplier of storage buildings and garages, has opened a Toledo location at 6050 Central Ave., near US 23 and I-475 by N. Holland-Sylvania Ave. 419-537-3534. Tuffshed.com

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Tommie’s Sports Bar and Grille has opened at 5201 Monroe St., in the former Basin St. Grille location.

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New Local Film The Cran

A dark, funny romantic road trip through rural NW Ohio, coming to theaters in 2020

By Matthew Sackmann

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The Brass Monkey, a new Monroe, MI restaurant at 391 N. Telegraph Rd. in the former Nick and Nino’s Coal Fired Grill, is serving up 1980s and ’90s pop culture with themed decor and a specialized menu featuring themed pizzas, burgers, vibrant drinks, and more. Owned by former Nick and Nino’s co-owners Ryan and Dory Philbeck, with chef Rob Campbell helming the kitchen.

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Tuesday, 10.1

Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop All materials and tools are included for this step-by-step workshop that helps you save money and the environment! Must pre-register to attend. $35 per barrel. 4-6pm. Ottawa Hills Elementary School, 3602 Indian Rd. 419-893-1966. lucasswcd.org

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Friday, 9.27

PB&J Cabaret Take in a performance by T.H.E. Modern Dance company with live music, vocals, and dance numbers by young artists and company members. Proceeds from donations go to Food for Thought and the Performing Arts Youth Scholarship. Monetary donations or a jar of peanut butter or jelly encouraged.

7pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams St., 419-243-1231. themoderndancecompany.com Free

Saturday, 10.5

Beers for Choice - A fundraiser in support of the Aggie Fund, a non-profit organization to assist women who need financial assistance with abortion services. The event will feature a raffle, live entertainment and drink specials. $5 suggested donation. 7-11pm. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St., Toledo. 567-694-5986.

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Sunday, 10.6

Fall Fish and Cover Crop Sale - The Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District is selling crops to help protect your soil during the winter. Order

by October 1. Stock your pond with fish from Fender’s Fish Hatchery by pre-ordering before October 11. Pickup for fish is on October 15.

Lucas SWCD, 130-A W. Dudley St., Maumee.

419-893-1966. Order at lucasswcd.org.

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Metropark expansion

Big changes for Metroparks Toledo are in the works after the acquisition by the Western Reserve Land Conservancy of Spuyten Duval golf course, adjacent to Secor Park, allowed for a 226-acreage expansion and three additional miles of trails, making Secor the third largest in Lucas County. Restoring the natural environment and improving water quality, all major goals of the partnership between the Toledo Metroparks and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Additionally, FitPark Ride— a mountain bike skills course— recently opened in the Oak Openings Metropark through an alliance with Mercy Health. Staff members guide both experienced and novice riders through the obstacle course, providing demo bikes for those who need them. Call 419-407-9700 or visit metroparkstoledo.com to learn more. —EH

Fill your red Solo cup with 90s cocktails made by Toledo Spirits Company as you groove to the ska sounds of Ego and the Maniacs and The Ice Cream Militia. BeInstrumental Presents: All That Ska!, raising money for the organization’s efforts to get kids interested in music. Delectable food will keep you dancing the night away. $50. 6-8:30pm. Thursday, October 3. The Blarney Event Center, 601 Monroe St. 419-297-6971. eventbrite.com —EH

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Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz’s plan to rename the Toledo Express Airport to the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport is coming closer to fruition. Toledo City Council voted unanimously to approve the name change, which is meant to honor the Toledo-native NASA icon, who served as flight director for both Apollo 11 and the successful rescue mission of the Apollo 13 crew. Once the name change is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration, the rebranding project and costs will be covered by the airport’s operator, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority.

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An empowering event to provide encouragement and inspiration to pre-teen and teenage girls, the Girl Leadership Summit: Show Your Strength event boasts prestigious speakers like World Cup Champion Hope Solo and America’s Got Talent semi-finalist Caly Bevier. $30-$50. 1-4pm. Sunday, October 6. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 844-TOTAL10. totalpackagegirl2019.com —EH

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CITY POLITICS Lessons from the front

pressed in the primary comes through in November, Carr is in deep doo-doo.

The Primary Election is over, the General Election awaits. The Primary Election is the ultimate poll of likely voters. The results are comprised of the votes of folks extremely likely to vote, ‘cause they did. And they are voters who don’t answer pollsters questions, but instead actually made voting choices.

The Mark Wagoner GOP is formidable. The Lucas County GOP is a different animal under Wagoner. He picked his fights and gave strategic support where it could do the most good. It’s tough for the GOP to break through in Dem-dominated parts of the County. But in the areas where the GOP has a fightin’ chance, Wagoner comes out swinging.

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So what have we learned, dear readers?

Toledo District One incumbent Tyrone Riley is extremely vulnerable. The good news for Riley is that he finished first in the primary. So he’s on to the general. Every other bit of news is bad, though.

As we predicted, Riley didn’t top fifty percent of the votes cast. That means that more than half of the electorate chose someone other than the wellknown incumbent. This was likely at least as much about being anti-Riley as being supportive of another candidate.

These voters certainly know who he is, and yet chose not to vote for him. Which means these voters will likely vote for the other candidate in the general, no matter who that is. As we write this, Riley’s opponent in the general hasn’t yet been determined. But it may not matter.

Riley’s best hope is that there are pro-Riley voting blocs out there who didn’t vote in the primary but will come out in droves in the general. He best start working hard to get his voters to the polls. Otherwise, it’s back to the private sector rat race for our man Riley.

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Likewise Maumee Mayor Richard Carr. Nowhere is the anti-incumbent sentiment more obvious than in Maumee. After years of scandals, allegations of self-dealing, investigations, and the ouster of the city administrator, Maumee voters are clearly fed up and looking for new blood.

Incumbent Council member Scott Noonan cleared the primary, but just barely. Noonan finished sixth, the last place that makes it to the general. Only the top three in November will win seats on Council. Noonan will almost certainly not be in that top three. And he was never implicated in any of the shenanigans. No matter. As an incumbent, he was painted with the same broad brush.

Frankly, Noonan did pretty well. The other incumbent running, David Kissinger, finished a distant last and won’t be on the ballot in November.

Carr will be on the ballot because he has only one opponent, so there was no need for a primary. His opponent, John Jezak, is the ousted city administrator we mentioned above. Carr was front and center in the Maumee political hijinks.

If the anti-incumbent sentiment ex-

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Yvonne Harper is unbeatable.

We predicted the Toledo District Four incumbent would garner a large percentage of the primary vote.

She got over seventy-one percent. The general election is just a formality here.

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In Toledo District Two, the GOP candidate Abigail Sadowy finished a respectable second and will go on to the general election. In District Five, Tom Names also finished a surprising second and will go on to the November general. Both will likely lose, but the fact remains that they ran good races, and did much better than some of the lackluster GOP candidates of the recent past. Credit that to fundraising and strategic expenditures by the Wagoner GOP. Wagoner didn’t waste resources in areas where the GOP has no chance in Hades, like Toledo Districts One and Four. He instead used resources wisely and effectively. It will be interesting to see who Wagoner finds to run countywide next year. Can he make inroads into the Dem domination?

District Three is up for grabs.

GOP candidate Glen Cook won the primary in District Three.

There are at least three reasons he shouldn’t celebrate just yet.

The first and most obvious is that, like Riley, he didn’t clear fifty percent.

He ran four years ago, and has good name recognition. And his anticipated opponent, Peter Ujvagi, dropped out of the race at the eleventh hour, leaving the Dems to scramble for a candidate.

The endorsed D, Teresa Gadus, despite starting behind the eight ball, nevertheless finished a strong second.

Cook should also take note of the fact that over fifty-five percent of voters voted for a D in the primary. All Gadus has to do is capture that D vote in November.

The third reason Gadus should take heart is her last name. It’s a good Eastern European name, like Ujvagi. And has a long history in East Toledo. It will serve her well in that part of the district.

The wild card will be the Old South End voters in District Three. Cook and Gadus are both East Siders. The third place primary finisher was from South Toledo. Where will the South Toledo votes go?

Better get the walking shoes on and knock on some doors, District Three wannabes!

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CITY SIDE Justice for All J4MW partners with ABLE to help migrant workers in Ohio

By Erin Holden

There are approximately 900,000 female farmworkers in the U.S., many of whom face challenges that are much different than those of their male counterparts, including fear of retribution for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace, for demanding equal pay for equal work, and for addressing issues of workplace safety. For female migrant workers, fighting back could mean getting fired, being deported, or worse.

Being an advocate for these women has always been a part of Monica Ramirez’s life. From a family of migrant workers who settled in Fremont, Ohio, she started working with Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) when she was 16, and founded Justice for Migrant Women (J4MW) in 2014 to help women know their rights. Her organization and ABLE have partnered to be a resource for migrant workers in Ohio.

Joining forces

“It’s been a mix of outreach, training, learning from one another and also trying to create new materials and resources that can be used for outreach efforts

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throughout the state,” says Ramirez of the partnership between the two organizations.

The combination of legal expertise from ABLE and advocacy for workers who’ve experienced sexual harassment from J4MW includes training advocates on harassment outreach in Ohio, hosting focus groups for women to tell their stories, and know-your-rights training in agricultural camps. They also help with filing forms and documents, making referrals, and other complicated processes that can be overwhelming for workers.

“I returned to the area following the ICE raids that happened last year because it was really clear that there was a lot of need in Ohio to provide more resources and services,” Ramirez says.

“So much of the focus has been on the raids and immigration crisis on the border, and people aren’t looking to the interior of the country. I felt it was really important to offer whatever support I could to the allies who were on the ground through work we do for migrant women, and to shine more of a national spotlight on what’s happening throughout the country.”

Ripple effects

Ramirez also emphasizes that the work her organization is doing isn’t exclusively for women. “I think it’s important, with this project in particular, that we recognize that men also experience violations and sexual harassment. It’s not just a women’s problem.”

J4MW and ABLE recently participated in a farm worker appreciation event in Liberty Center (pictured here).

Ramirez wants people to know that the injustices faced by migrant workers have a ripple effect for everyone in our state. The workers are paying sales and other taxes as consumers, but that contribution to the economy stops when they are afraid to leave their homes. Additionally, when victims of sexual harassment or assault don’t speak up due to fear of retribution— whether it is because they are undocumented or have family members who are undocumented— it affects everyone in the community as the unreported assailant can then attack again.

“I’m hopeful that community members will be welcoming to these new immigrants because right now is a very

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scary time for a lot of immigrants— both documented and undocumented,” says Ramirez. She credits ABLE and HOLA for the long-time work they’ve done in Ohio. “We’re happy to contribute as collaborators. There’s a longstanding tradition in Ohio of supporting immigrant community members and farmworkers.”

To get involved or make a donation to J4MW, visit justice4women.org or call 419-773-4009.

If you or someone you know needs legal aid, visit ablelaw.org or call 800-837-0814.

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Best Hidden Gem

Whiskey & The Wolf 3515 W. Alexis Rd., 419-690-4280.

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For foodies, hidden gems offer a classic moral dilemma— when presented with something exceptional, that is sure to bring happiness to others, are we obligated to share this information? Sure, we could selfishly debate virtue and ethics as a way to procrastinate the inevitable, but the votes of TCP readers demonstrate three fundamental truths: 1) The universe doesn’t care about perceived ethical paradoxes. 2) The only thing that matters is really good food. 3) Gems rarely stay hidden, especially when they boast a wide variety of whiskey and dish up juicy roast beef sandwiches, creative fried chicken thighs, impossibly good burgers, and other gastropubinspired bites fit to satisfy any carnivorous craving. So, move quickly and visit this unassuming neighborhood eatery while the not-so-secret foodie favorite still feels hidden. The universe demands it. —AC

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We ser ved up the categories, you d ordered the winners. From local foo , ers suppor ters to producers and consum here’s who Toledo craves the most.

PLaces Best Restaurant: Inexpensive Rudy’s Hot Dog

For nearly 100 years, Rudy’s Hot Dog has been one of the area’s most popular purveyors of delicious dogs.

And the chain’s jaw-droppingly low prices— a classic chili dog for only $1.90, with fries or nachos for only $1.85 more— make these dogs one of the most mouthwatering bargains in Glass City dining. —JM

With a 360 degree view of downtown Toledo along the Maumee River, the view of the city from The Heights is top notch. Grab a cocktail, take a seat on the balcony next to one of the fire pits, and feel the soft breeze from the water below. —EH

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Best Restaurant: Overall Rockwell’s Steakhouse and Lounge 27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com

Biggest Winner When Chef Jeff Dinnebeil’s Benchmark Restaurant burst onto the culinary scene at the end of 2017, we knew we were in for something different. Less than two years later, the rest of Toledo agreed. TCP readers voted for Benchmark as if their lives depended on it (Jeff— is there something you should tell us?), leading the fine dining restaurant to earn the most awards: Best “Splurge” Restaurant Restaurant: Perrysburg Best Chef Best Overall Staff Best Restaurateur Best Steak

6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

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444 N. Summit St., 419-243-7565. theheightstoledo.com

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Real Seafood Company

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Best Outdoor/Patio Dining Real Seafood Company 22 Main St., 888-456-3463. realseafoodcotoledo.com

For an elegant dinner on a patio, Real Seafood is certainly the place to go. Order appetizers with friends, or make this a date night with a bottle of wine, and watch the sunset on the Maumee River for the perfect way to end the day. —EH

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Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant

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Best “Splurge” Restaurant Benchmark Restaurant

22 Main St., 888-456-3463. realseafoodcotoledo.com

Mancy’s Steakhouse mancys.com

6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

And runner-up for: Restaurant to Take a Foodie, Best Bartenders, and Craft Cocktail Selection.

Benchmark Restaurant

Rockwell’s takes the fine dining experience to a new level with some of the best steaks and seafood you can find in Toledo. Their incredible staff and beautiful setting in the historic Oliver House make it a must try for anyone who hasn’t experienced the amazing menu.

—EH

Best View The Heights

With sophisticated takes on classic American cuisine, Benchmark offers traditional steaks and seafood elevated by stellar service and ambiance. Sure, the indulgence could lead to a bill a bit higher than your typical night out, but can you really put a price on an evening to remember? —JM

Best Waterfront Dining Real Seafood Company There’s nothing quite like a seafood restaurant with waterfront dining, and Real Seafood Company checks all the boxes. Order their famous lobster, crab, or oysters and enjoy the view as you dig into the delicious fare. —EH

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Tony’s Quarterdeck

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The Chop House

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Most Beautiful Restaurant Mancy’s Steakhouse

First-Date Restaurant Barr’s Public House

As iconic as its aged, prime steaks, Mancy’s gorgeous wood-paneled interior accentuated by stained glass makes for a great Glass City dining experience. If you haven’t enjoyed a meal at Mancy’s, you haven’t really eaten in Toledo. —JM The Chop House

With a swanky, industrial interior, a truly cosmopolitan cocktail selection (available at two full bars) and an inspired menu boasting elevated pub fare, Barr’s offers a uniquely cozy and sophisticated atmosphere that is tailor-made for sparking romance. While we can’t guarantee that your first date will go well, we can promise that Barr’s fine fare and expansive booze selection can restore any broken heart. —AC

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953 Phillips Ave., 419-476-4154. mancys.com

3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-866-8466. barrspublichouse.com

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Fast-Casual Eatery Balance Pan-Asian Grille

Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant

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Various locations. balancegrille.com

Looking for fast food that doesn’t taste like fast food?

Balance Pan-Asian Grille is where it’s at for a quick, fresh meal. The ever-popular Bang Bang tacos, bubble teas, and healthy sides, like citrus brussels, will have you celebrating how they manage to be so cost-efficient with such freshly sourced ingredients. —EH

RUNNER-UP: Sidon

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Mom & Pop Restaurant Schmucker’s Restaurant

2103 N. Reynolds Rd., 419-535-9116. schmuckersrestaurant.com

Schmucker’s is a perennial favorite because of the things that make it so unique— tradition, family, and real-deal home cooking at affordable prices. From the antique cash register and beloved phone booth to freshly baked pies and butter-rich comfort food, it’s no wonder why Toledoans have been visiting this beloved diner since 1948. —AC

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venturasmexican.com www.toledocitypaper.com

Margarita

Tuesdays

11am - 6pm

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The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar

New Restaurant

3115 W. Bancroft St., 419-720-1818. stubbornbrother.com

The Mancy’s family name, along with their hard work and generational restaurant know-how, almost guarantees success in Toledo, but their newest venture, which opened by the UT campus back in February by brother John, didn’t rely on reputation to earn victory. Instead, the secret to success here came from a different attribute— stubbornness. When owners John and Gabrielle Mancy decided they wanted to serve New York pizza, they didn’t settle for “NYC-inspired pies.” They bought the world’s first molecular water replication system, the New York WaterMaker, to make sure their dough tastes exactly like the NYC slices they fell in love with. And, it worked. But it’s not just the hand-tossed, thin-crust slices that keep TCP readers coming back. It’s also the casual atmosphere, well-rounded menu, the full bar’s impressive craft beer list, and the absolutely stubborn attention to detail by both John and Gabrielle. —AC

Everyone is welcome with out prejudice

HAPPY HOUR

Mon-Fri 4pm-9pm

Monday

Drink Specials all day

Thank You Toledo

SMIRNOFF $3. • DOMESTIC $2 Pizzas | Cheese $6 • Pepperoni | $8 OPEN STAGE ON ADAMS

RUNNER-UP: Whiskey & The Wolf

Tuesday

whiskeyandthewolf.com

Titos & Tacos Night Euchre (8pm)

Wednesday

Karaoke /Open Mic Night (9pm)

“Thirsty” Thursdays

DRINK SPECIALS & LIVE SHOWS Long Islands $5 • Miller Lite $2

“FEATURE” Fridays

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Saturday

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1205 Adams St. Toledo, Ohio | 419-842-4477

Old School Favorite Mancy’s Steakhouse

Restaurant to Take a Foodie Registry Bistro

Diners at Mancy’s have been treated to some of the very best in steak and seafood for decades. Your father ate there, and so did your grandfather. Generations of restaurant goers have experienced Mancy’s quality foods since 1921, making this establishment a beloved Toledo tradition. —JM Inky’s Italian Food

When dining out with difficult-to-satisfy foodie friends, it’s best to meet them at their level. For a refined, yet adventurous, epicurean experience, TCP readers choose Registry Bistro. From grilled duck to New Zealand mussels, and a menu full of ingredients you’ve probably never heard of— like branzino, Ka’ak, and lomo— Chef Erika Rapp’s eclectic and focused gourmet plates will ensure that even the most finicky foodies feel right at home. —AC

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953 Phillips Ave., 419-476-4154. mancys.com

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inkysitalianfoods.com

Restaurant You Want to Try Rayoka Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi 465 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee.

419-794-0038. rayokatoledo.com

A full hibachi grill with sublimely seared steaks, remarkable sushi options, fun and engaging chefs practicing personable service, a tremendous selection of spirits and cocktails, as well as Happy Hour every Monday through Friday... and you haven’t been there yet? You need to change that. —JM

144 N. Superior St., 419-725-0444. registrybistro.com

Benchmark Restaurant

benchmark-restaurant.com

Place for a Late Night Bite Carlos’ Poco Loco 1809 Adams St., 419-214-1655. carlospocoloco.com

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Whether you’re stumbling into this popular eatery after visiting the hip neighboring bars, or you find yourself longing for yuca con mojo late at night for some other reason, Poco Loco is the best place to satisfy an afterhours craving. Sample Mexi-Cuban cuisine, sip mojitos and soak up the nightlife until midnight on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. —AC

toledochophouse.com

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The Chop House

The Original Gino’s Pizza

originalginos.com

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Place for a Business Lunch Georgio’s Café International

Place to be Seen Plat 8

Business is primal, and nobody in power got there because they met associates for limp sandwiches and uninspired salads. Differentiate yourself from the crowd by devouring a midday steak at this classic downtown Toledo restaurant.

Whether you are the boss, or just want to feel like one, scheduling a lunch meeting at Georgio’s will confirm that you’re the one in charge. —AC

A night out on the town where you want to dress to the nines and be seen begins and ends at Plat 8. With an atmosphere that is somehow both rustic and elegant, Plat 8 offers people-spotting and tasty delights, from charcuterie boards and cocktails to pulled pork cornbread. —EH

426 N. Superior St., 419-242-2424. georgiostoledo.com

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Mancy’s Italian Grill

mancys.com

Place to Impress Final Cut Steak and Seafood Hollywood Casino: 1968 Miami St., 877-777-9579. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com

You want to wow your date with a scrumptious and sophisticated dinner at a four-star restaurant? Head for Hollywood Casino and its beautiful steakhouse, Final Cut, which features an extensive wine list, thick-cut steaks and some of the best crab legs in Toledo. After dinner, listen to great bands in the H Lounge or hit the tables. —JM

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Mancy’s Steakhouse

4330 Central Ave., 419-214-0370. plat8toledo.com

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The Heights

Please Join us for

theheightstoledo.com

Restaurant: Bowling Green Porkbelly BBQ

1616 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green.

419-819-4465. porkbelly-bbq.com

BGSU students are always on the lookout for good eats in between classes, and no joint in the city brings as much flavor per bite as Porkbelly’s amazing homestyle BBQ, highlighted by delectable pulled pork and chicken.

Porkbelly also offers catering, if you want to make your wedding guests the happiest people on Earth. —JM

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HAPPY HOUR

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Monday-Saturday

$5.00 Beer and Wine $7.00 Signature Cocktails $6.00 Whiskey Singles

Naslada Bistro

mancys.com

LUNCH

MON-FRI 11:30am - 3:00pm

FREAK SHOW

Restaurant Maumee

MENU BY JOHN SANDERS RVSP 419.866.8466

419.866.8466 • 3355 BRIARFIELD BLVD • MAUMEE, OH 43537

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Restaurant: Maumee Mancy’s Bluewater Grille

Restaurant: Downtown Toledo Registry Bistro

144 N. Superior St., 419-725-0444. registrybistro.com

NORTHWEST OHIO’S NEWEST, FRESHEST AND FRIENDLIEST MEXICAN RESTAURANTS AND CANTINA

Introducing

CANTINA DE CARLOS we offer over 102 different tequilas, 20 mezcals, 10 local brewed beers a fresh and original drink menu inspired in Mexican and Toledo Spirits Distillery.

Registry Bistro is a frequent winner in our ballots in a wide variety of categories, and there’s a reason for that— it’s that good! The perfect merging of high cuisine with Midwestern charm, Registry’s menu offers succulent dishes that would satisfy the most sophisticated of diners, all while providing personable and welcoming service .—JM

Perrysburg

27072 Carronade Dr, (419) 872-0200

Thank You Toledo FOR VOTING US BEST PLACE FOR A LATE NIGHT BITE!

Downtown Toledo 1809 Adams St, Downtown Toledo (419) 214-1655

RUNNER-UP: Barr’s Public House

Restaurant: East of the River The Original Tony Packo’s

Restaurant: Perrysburg Benchmark Restaurant

barrspublichouse.com

7 S. Superior St., 419-246-1111. tonypacko.com

When it comes to eating in Perrysburg, Benchmark sets the highest standard for TCP readers. Beyond its deliciously decadent lunch and dinner menus— don’t overlook the exquisite Benchmark burger— this place also stands out with a remarkably friendly staff and beautiful interior design. Save room for the Sticky Bourbon Cake! —JM

RUNNER-UP: Luckie’s Barn & Grill

RUNNER-UP: Swig

Restaurant: Lower Michigan The Mason Jar Tap & Grill

Restaurant: Sylvania Element 112

luckiesbarnandgrill.com

8504 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI. 734-854-8737. masonjartapandgrill.com

5735 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

Located in historic downtown Sylvania, Element 112 has weekly specials and a menu that changes with the seasons. Executive Chef Chris Nixon keeps the selection diverse, with entrees like the Eight Hour Braised Octopus and the classic Roasted Amish Chicken. Begin your night with one of our favorite cocktails— Thyme to Get Lillet. —EH

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RUNNER-UP: Ciao! ciaorestaurant.com

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This charming, casual gastropub serves reasonably priced burgers, sandwiches, pizza and cocktails. Creative ingredient combinations like the That’s My Jam burger —served with garlic aioli, bacon jam and cheddar cheese on a brioche bun— keep TCP readers coming back for more. Don’t forget to check out their wellrounded brunch menu! —EH

charliemop.com

/CocinadeCarlos

6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

Fact: you can’t spend any amount of time in Toledo without hearing about Tony Packo’s. This Glass City staple is known for its quirky ambiance care of the celebrity-signed hot dogs buns gracing the walls, but it also has some of the best hot dogs and Hungarian food in town. —EH

Charlie Mops Grub & Hops

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The Mancy family continues their legacy of quality meals, fresh seafood and beautiful ambiance with Bluewater Grille. From fish and chips to African lobster tails and Alaskan king crab, this is the establishment of choice for seafood lovers dining in Maumee. Order one of their signature cocktails, or choose from the extensive wine list that TCP readers love, to wash it all down. —EH

RUNNER-UP: Kengo Sushi kengotoledo.com

$3.99 MARGARITA MONDAY!

461 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee.

419-724-2583. mancys.com

West Toledo 3137 Central Avenue (419) 214-9323

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Spot for Lunch

Restaurant Worth a Drive Evans Street Station 110 Evans St., Tecumseh, MI. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

Transforming an old firehouse into a restaurant is the sort of gimmick that gets customers in the door once, but Evans Street Station makes sure they return by dishing up decadent and artful meals. Just 40 minutes from Toledo, you can easily make the trek out for an award-winning dinner. —AC

RUNNER-UP: Whitehouse Inn

Rooftop Spot The Heights

444 N. Summit St., 419-243-7565. theheightstoledo.com

Looking for a filling lunch? The Cafe has a full menu of soups, salads and sandwiches to give you the energy to make it through the rest of the day. Sensational deli sandwiches, housemate soups, inventive salads and the quiche of the day make for perfect noontime fare. You can even down one of the Maumee Bay Brewing Company’s signature beers if the work day is being really difficult. —JM

The friendly staff and comfort food at Sunrise Skillet promise to make anyone a repeat customer. French toast, waffles, skillets, and omelets— all the trappings for a hearty breakfast— and much more. The biscuits, served with house-made country gravy, are to die for! Make sure you show up hungry. —EH

Those with an adventurous palate will find plenty of exciting options at Registry. Creole Succotash Pot Pie, Grilled New Zealand Lip Mussels, Beef Tenderloin served with bone marrow butter, and more, provide the basis for what TCP readers voted Toledo’s most unique— and delicious— dining experiences. —JM

RUNNER-UP: First Watch

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1837 S. Reynolds Rd., 567-315-8866. facebook.com/sunriseskillet

It’s hip. It’s the height of sophistication (see what we did there?). It’s The Heights, a rooftop bar located atop the Renaissance Hotel. There’s nothing like sipping a craft cocktail and sharing tasters from a menu that ranges from wood fired pies to house-made cake donuts, all while taking in the best view of the city skyline. —EH

RUNNER-UP: Fleetwood’s Tap Room hensvilletoledo.com

144 N. Superior St., 419-725-0444. registrybistro.com

Element 112

element112restaurant.com

Spot for Brunch Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer

27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com/cafe

Most Creative Menu Registry Bistro

firstwatch.com

facebook.com/PrimeRibWHI

The Cafe at the Oliver House

Spot for Breakfast Sunrise Skillet

1516 Adams St., 419-243-6675. manhattanstoledo.com

TCP reader’s most coveted brunch destination, Manhattan’s offers a full assortment of both breakfast and lunch favorites, from sausage and kielbasa to a carving station offering ham, turkey and prime rib. And, there are those two words that are music to every brunch goers’ ears: complimentary mimosa. —JM

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Black Kite Coffee and Pies

facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffe

Best Use of Local Ingredients Element 112

5735 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

When Chef Chris Nixon opened his ingredient-driven fine dining restaurant in the fall of 2012, it was the first of its kind in the area. While others have followed his farm-to-table movement lead, Element 112 is Toledo’s OG eatery for locally-focused New American cuisine.

—AC

RUNNER-UP:

The Original Sub Shop

originalsub.com

RUNNER-UP: Grumpy’s

grumpys.net

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People Best Baristas SIP Coffee

3160 Markway Rd., 419-407-5038. siptoledo.com

You’ll always be greeted with a smile and the feeling of being home at SIP. Whether you are there to work while fueled by rich brews made with La Colombe, Flying Rhino and other quality roasters, or to have a leisurely drink with a friend, the “socially infused” baristas at this coffee shop will keep you happy and caffeinated. —EH

RUNNER-UP:

Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters

maddieandbella.com

Best Bartenders Georgz419

1205 Adams St., 419-842-4477. georgz419.business.site

The warm, inviting bartenders at Georgz419 make the experience of having a drink or two anything but standard. Once you hang out at Georgz, you’ll realize that the bartenders regard the customers as family, and you’ll become a regular as well. The pizzas, wraps, complimentary popcorn, and well-stocked bar will seal the deal. —EH

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Benchmark Restaurant

benchmark-restaurant.com

Best Catering Shorty’s True American Roadhouse

Best Chef Chef Jeff Dinnebeil, Benchmark Restaurant

6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

It’s hard to compare two chefs, but when it comes to Jeff Dinnebeil, you don’t have to. His experience and reputation say the most. Before he opened Benchmark at the end of 2017, he didn’t even have to hire— his staff came to him excited to work at his New American steakhouse. If earning a vote of confidence from the most seasoned members of the culinary community doesn’t convince you of his skills as a chef, just try his food. Then thank us later. —AC

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Chef Erika Rapp, Registry Bistro

registrybistro.com

Best Overall Staff Benchmark Restaurant

2018

If you’re a patron of Benchmark, you will have already extolled the virtues of the staff. They know what you need before you have to ask, so— along with the amazing food from their artfully curated menu— you will experience how fine dining is supposed to be from a well-trained staff. —EH

RUNNER-UP: Poco Piatti

Food Truck Duce’s Dawgs

Let’s face it, people love barbeque. When you’re looking for a way to please a ton of guests at a shindig, it’s hard to go wrong with racks of ribs, a bunch of chicken wings or a few pounds of pulled pork. Shorty’s can bring all of it and more, served buffet-style, and they do it better than anyone. —JM

If you have a hankering for a good, old-fashioned chili dog and see Duce’s on your street— well then, my friend, you have hit the jackpot. TCP readers know that Duce’s homemade meat sauce, dogs and mac dishes are top shelf delicacies. —JM

419-266-2161. ducesdawgs.com

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beirutrestaurant.com

Look for “Infinite Zen Coffee” on Facebook

farmers Market Vendor Busia’s Pierogi Shack

Restaurateur Jeff Dinnebeil, Benchmark Restaurant

419-870-3154. Facebook.com/ busiaspierogishack

Fans of traditional, handmade Polish cuisine flock to Busia’s on a weekly basis for its delicious and creative pierogi dishes, like dill and potatoes or the wildly popular buffalo chicken. As a bonus, Busia’s sells frozen dishes to take home and prepare later. —JM

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Shared Legacy Farms

sharedlegacyfarms.com

NO COVER CHARGE.

HOURS

Mon - Fri | Lunch 11 - 2 Mon - Thurs | Dinner 4 - 9 Fri - Sat | Dinner 4 - 10 Sun Brunch 10 - 2 | $16.95

6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee OH | 419.865.2393

pocopiatti.com

5111 Monroe St., 419-841-9505, mancys.com

The Beirut

Restaurant and Bar open to the public.

6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

Explore the many flavors of China!

Infinite Zen Coffee & Noshery

Lunch Buffet

Mon-Sat 11am-3:30pm $7.75

6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

Dinner Buffet

They say that a good staff is the trickle-down effect of good management, and restaurateur Jeff Dinnebeil of Benchmark is certainly a reflection of that principle. The executive chef has created an atmosphere that is both welcoming and elegant, with juicy steaks, delectable seafood, and generous appetizers. Dinnebeil has made Benchmark the perfect addition to the area dining scene. —EH

Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-10:00pm $11.50 Fri-Sat 3:30pm-10:00pm $11.99

All-Day Dinner Buffet

Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm $11.50

Chinese, Japanese & American Cuisine

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Choose from over 200 options

Gus Mancy, Mancy’s Steakhouse

mancys.com

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3015 Glendale Ave, Toledo • 419.389.1888

www.toledocitypaper.com

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Cooking Classes Foodology

Bar: Bowling Green Howard’s

Want to skip a trip to the grocery store and learn how to make mouthwatering meals? A class at Foodology is the way to go. Learn to cook from a professional chef while enjoying an adult beverage of your choice (BYOB).

(That’s the kind of class we can get behind.) From creating pierogies to full eight-course formal dinners, this is education at its tastiest. —EH

A staple in downtown BG for over 90 years, Howard’s is tuned in as a focal point of the Northwest Ohio music scene. Grab a beer, listen to some great music, soak in the history and while away the hours in a great American bar. —JM

2059 W. Laskey Rd., 567-970-7100. foodologytoledo.com

City Tap and the Attic

577foundation.org

Bar: Downtown Toledo Georgjz419

When it comes to supporting local food, it’s hard to compare Balance to others. While many Toledo businesses make a strong effort to source ingredients from local growers, Balance has worked from the ground up to make sure its support goes full-circle. From biodegradable containers and utensils to community composting and recycling initiatives, and its own vertically-integrated aquaponics farm in the heart of downtown Toledo, Balance doesn’t just use local produce, they also grow it, supply it and compost it. —AC

44 S. St. Clair St., 419-214-0822. maddieandbella.com

When TCP readers are out for a cup of coffee, the first question asked is, “What kind do you have?” When the answer is Maddie & Bella, they know they’ve come to the right place. M&B’s aromatic blends are good for the soul, which is why it’s so hard not to grab a coffee at their downtown St. Clair Street location before work everyday. —EH

1205 Adams St., 419-842-4477. georg jz419.business.site

Georgjz419 is the place to go if you want to grab a drink after work in a chill environment. Plus, it is an incredible spot to catch drag shows, eat a variety of delicious offerings, and hang out on the patio. Seriously, order their cheese pizza. You won’t be disappointed. —EH

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Ye Olde Durty Bird

yeoldedirtybird.com

POTIONS Bar: East of the River Luckie’s Barn & Grill

3311 Navarre Ave., Oregon.

419-725-4747. luckiesbarnandgrill.com

citytapandtheattic.com

Coffee Roaster Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters

balancegrille.com

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577 Foundation

Balance Pan-Asian Grille Various locations.

210 N. Main St., Bowling Green.

419-352-3195. howardsbg.com

A drink at Luckie’s Barn & Grill means you’ll find yourself in a relaxing scene surrounded by good home cooking. Enjoy an ice cold beer and order from their comprehensive menu, featuring baby back ribs, steaks, burgers, fried chicken, and more. You have no excuse to go home hungry (or thirsty) from Luckie’s. —EH

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Frankies Inner City

frankiestoledo.com

Bar: Lower Michigan Charlie Mops Grub and Hops 8505 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI. 734-568-6686. charliemop.com

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Flying Rhino Coffee

With craft brewed Michigan favorites like Bell’s, Founders, and Pigeon Hill— as well as Glass City staples from Maumee Bay Brewing Company— Charlie Mops offers a stellar selection. It’s also a great place to catch a game with your buddies. Just don’t get us started on their mac n’ cheese burger. Delish. —EH

flyingrhinocoffee.com

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Mason Jar Tap and Grill

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masonjartapandgrill.com

Fowl and Fodder

fowlandfodder.com

Specializing in Prime Rib & The Freshest Seafood

$15.99 Prime Rib Every Wednesday Mon 3:30 - 9pm

1st place for Best Hangover Cure

From Boxed Lunches to Elegant Affairs

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Bar: Toledo Doc Watson’s

Bar: Maumee The Village Idiot

1515 S. Byrne Rd., 419-389-6003. docwatsonstoledo.com

309 Conant St., Maumee.

419-893-7281. villageidiotmaumee.com

How does a neighborhood bar become THE neighborhood bar? Is it the live music, offered seven days a week? Or the cult-favorite pizza? Maybe it’s the eclectic people, the even more eclectic decor, and the friendly atmosphere? Who knows, but we doubt that even an idiot would tell us the secret to this bar’s success. —AC

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Bar: Perrysburg Swig

Whiskey & the Wolf

whiskeyandthewolf.com

2 S. St. Clair St., 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com

219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-872-6223. swigrestaurant.com

Swig has won numerous awards from us for its food over the years, but the bar’s ever-rotating selection of beers and selection of more than 100 different spirits cannot be ignored, either. Add in a fun atmosphere and a friendly waitstaff and you have an essential stop on any bar crawl. Swig’s mouth-watering— and awardwinning— menu also deserves your attention. —JM

socialgastropub.com

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Best Bar Overall Ye Olde Durty Bird

facebook.com/DalesBarGrill

Social Gastropub

Honored to be part of the T community since 1948

Dale’s Bar & Grill

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Doc Watson’s is a Toledo nightlife hotspot for a reason.

The beers on tap come from all over the country, with a smattering from local favorites like Earnest Brew Works added to the list. The food menu impresses TCP readers as well, particularly when it comes to their gourmet burgers. The Houdini— a savory monster stuffed with bacon— is worth ditching your diet for. —EH

Thank You Toledoloed!o

When it comes to iconic Toledo bars, the Bird has been the word since 2012. Residing in the old Grand Hotel on St. Clair, a building that has stood for more than 150 years, the ingenuity and drive of owners/sisters Linda Ball and Julie Ketterman helped make Ye Olde Durty Bird a go-to destination for great live music, a friendly atmosphere, an impeccable selection of spirits and beer, and some of the best sandwiches and burgers this side of New York. —JM

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Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant

venturasmexicanrestaurant.com

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2019

ALEXIS ROAD 1280 W. Alexis Rd. Toledo, OH (419) 269-4466

2nd place: for Late Night Bites

Best Mom & Pop Restaurant Best Pie & Best Comfort Food

CENTRAL AVE. 3981 Monroe St. Toledo, OH (419) 472-3567 GREAT EASTERN SHOPPING CTR. 2670 Woodville Rd. Northwood, OH (419) 690-4466 SUFFOLK SQUARE PLAZA 449 W. Dussel Dr. Maumee, OH (419) 897-4466

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Best Desserts 2103 N. Reynolds Rd. • Toledo, OH 43615

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Bar: Sylvania

Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant 7742 W. Bancroft St.,

419-841-7523. venturasmexicanrestaurant.com

Ventura’s is a restaurant, sure, and they’ve even earned honors from TCP readers for their Tex-Mex fare, but even its biggest fans aren’t there for the food. It’s the margaritas— those unbelievably tasty, surprisingly strong, and easy-drinking Best of Toledo award-winning margaritas— that have kept the roadhouse packed with friendly crowds since 1984. —AC

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Sports Bar Sidelines Sports Eatery

Dive Bar Rocky’s Bar

Sidelines wins once again, as TCP readers voted that there is no better place to catch the game (and maybe drown your sorrows, if you’re a Browns fan).

Be sure to check out their delicious Fowl Balls (chicken chunks) or grab a rack of their epic Bad-To-The-Bone Ribs to celebrate your team vanquishing their foes. —JM

A true dive bar has a lived-in, well-loved feel, and, according to TCP readers, no place exemplifies that mood more than Rocky’s. Excellent pizza and an inviting, low-key atmosphere, punctuated by live music, make Rocky’s a perfect place to unwind. If you’re looking for your own neighborhood place, you can stop looking. —JM

Various locations. sidelinessportseatery.com

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Fricker’s Wings Sports Bar

frickers.com

Inside the Five Brewing insidethefive.com

4020 Secor Rd., 419-472-1996.

Look for “rockysrules” on Facebook

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The Four Horsemen

Look for “TheFourHorsemen” on Facebook.

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Wine List Rosie’s Italian Grille

606 N. McCord Rd., 419-866-5007. rosiesitaliangrille.com

House wines, sparkling wines, red and white wines, Italian wines and choice selections on the “Captain’s List” please TCP readers. Be sure to ask the knowledgeable waitstaff if you need help making a decision, but there are very few ways to go wrong at Rosie’s. —JM

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Mancy’s Steakhouse

mancys.com

Craft Cocktail Selection Bellwether at Toledo Spirits 1301 N. Summit St., 419-662-9521. toledospirits.com

The cocktail selection couldn’t be more perfect, each hand-crafted with one or more house-distilled Toledo Spirits libations. From classics, like the Corpse Reviver made with East Side Gin and Orange Tiger, or signature cocktails, like Roche de Boef with Heart of Glass strawberry vodka, TCP readers are drinking this place up —SE

Place to Buy Local Beer Joseph’s Beverage Center

4129 Talmadge Rd., 419-841-3000. josephsbeveragecenter.com

You could easily spend a whole afternoon in Joseph’s Beverage Center admiring their superior selection of beer, wine and spirits. Founded in the 1960s, the Joseph family has created an establishment where you can always find local craft brews, and international favorites, to bring home with you. Maumee Bay Brewing Co., Buckeye Brewing, Bells, Founders, Great Lakes— if you’re looking for something regional, Joseph’s is the place to hit up. —EH

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Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian Grill

mancys.com

Locally-Brewed Beer Maumee Bay Brewing Company 27 Broadway, 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com

Benchmark Restaurant

Look, TCP readers love Maumee Bay Brewing just for some of the wonderfully tongue-in-cheek names for their beers— Creature from the Algae Bloom, #FakeJuice, etc.— but their expertise at crafting some of the tastiest ales, lagers and more also earns them a loyal and very, very happy clientele. —JM

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Local Spirits Bellwether at Toledo Spirits 1301 N. Summit. 419-662-9521. toledospirits.com

With the mantra “Whiskey for the People,” the Bellwether at Toledo Spirits Company has quickly become Toledo’s hottest tasting room and lounge.

Located on Summit Street in the Historic Vistula neighborhood, Bellwether serves up a thoughtful cocktail menu, each drink crafted with time-honored preparation. A simple appetizer menu featuring shareable tapas compliment Bellwether’s powerful cocktails. —SE

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Six Fifths Distilling

sixfifthsdistilling.com

Hangover Cure Mayberry Diner

Various locations. mayberrydiners.com

You wake up with a headache. A little queasy. Feeling lethargic. Your partner suggests you to go to the gym to sweat out the night before... yeah, no thanks. Mayberry Diner does the trick for TCP readers. Order the steak and eggs or Aunt B’s Favorite (just try not to think of how disappointed TV’s most wholesome family would be about your current state), or maybe go with something from their Healthy Starts menu to begin anew. Either way, Mayberry will cure what ails ya. —EH

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Executive Diner

executivediners.com

Happy Hour El Camino Real

Various locations. elcaminorealtoledo.com

Fans of El Camino Real’s margaritas can’t say enough good things about their happy hour. Sunday through Thursday, from 2-5pm at both locations, you’ll find $3 margs and all the delicious foods you’ve come to expect from El Camino Real. Bottom’s up! —EH

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Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant

venturasmexicanrestaurant.com

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Black Cloister Brewing Company

blackcloister.com

Place to Drink Local Beer The Casual Pint 3550 Executive Pkwy., 419-469-8965. thecasualpint.com

The Casual Pint’s trivia nights, amazing food and relaxed vibe keep patrons coming back for more, but the biggest reason for a frequest return, by far, is the selection of local beers. From Earnest Brew Works’ Crunchy Hippie to The Winged Hussar by Quenched and Tempered, prepare for the kind of difficult decisionmaking that we can’t get enough of. —EH

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Earnest Brew Works

earnestbrewworks.com

Margarita Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant

7742 W. Bancroft St., 419-841-7523. venturasmexicanrestaurant.com

A repeat winner for best margaritas in our Dining Guide, Ventura’s truly can’t be beat. Whether you order them frozen or on the rocks, each glass always offers up a generous amount of tequila and a tangy flavor that is unlike anything else you’ve had. —EH

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El Camino Real elcaminorealtoledo.com

Martini Mancy’s Italian Grill

5453 Monroe St., 419-882-9229. mancys.com

Mancy’s reputation definitely extends to the cocktails, particularly their martinis. Whether you like it dirty, dry, shaken or stirred, Mancy’s always delivers the same quality you’ve come to expect from everything else they serve. —EH

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Rosie’s Italian Grille

rosiesitaliangrille.com

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Bubble Tea Balance Pan-Asian Grille

Best Hidden Gem

Various locations. balancegrille.com

Toledo is finally is home to the Taiwanese speciality, bubble tea, and TCP readers couldn’t be more excited.

Balance’s Bubble Tea Co., available at all locations, takes pride in an expansive menu, with each offering a little sweet and a lot of fun. —SE

Runner up: Best New Restaurant

Best Bar in Toledo

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Infinite Zen Coffee Co.

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Juice Bar Local Roots Juice Co.

Enjoy the down-home charm of The Adams Street Cafe as you sip on one of their famous Bloody Marys. Made with Major Peters Bloody Mary mix, combined with Tobasco or Cholula hot sauce (your choice), and topped with olives, pickles, worcestershire sauce and a celery stir stick, The Cafe’s Mary has more than just some kick to it. Treat yourself to this spicy delight as you enjoy pork belly French toast or chicken and waffles. Ah. The perfect day. —EH

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608 Adams St., 419-214-1819. facebook.com/theadamsstcafe

This quaint and trendy shop would fit in on any street corner in Southern California. The menu centers around the organic cold-pressed juices available in 16oz. servings. Try the Good Lookin’, made with carrot, apple, ginger and lemon. Local Roots also offers a superfood smoothie menu with favorites like the Blue Jay, made with almond milk, blueberries, strawberries, banana, date, and peanut butter. —SE

Happy Hour

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All Juice Co.

alljuicedelivery.com

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306 Elm St., Perrysburg.

567-331-8037. localrootsjuiceco.com

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Creative Burger Bar 145

5305 Monroe St., 419-573-0073. bar-145.com

The name may be derived from the exact temperature for a perfect burger— 145 degrees— but the selection of unique offerings on 145’s menu shows just how adventurous a burger can be. Ever wanted a burger topped with a lobster claw? Whipped cream and spiced apples? Served on a waffle and topped with maple syrup? Think outside the ketchup-and-mustard bun. —JM

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Pie Schmucker’s

Sure, you could have a plain cheese pizza, but you could have a Flaming Hot Cheese pizza instead— with jalapenos under the cheese and Flaming Hot Cheetos on top. With over 20 different speciality pizzas and a remarkable variety of toppings and sauces to choose from, TCP readers determined that this Cat is sure to twitch any pizza lover’s whiskers. —JM

For over 70 years, Schmucker’s has been synonymous with pie, so it stands to reason that TCP voters would once more recognize Schmucker’s with this award.

Between the dozens and dozens of options available— from traditional options to more adventurous specialty pies— every sweet tooth will be satisfied at Schmucker’s. —JM

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Steak Benchmark Restaurant

M-F 7:30-2PM | SAT-SUN CLOSED

6130 Levis Commons Blvd.

Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

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There are few dishes more American than a thick-cut slice of beef that’s grilled to perfection. And there are few places that do justice to this slab of Americana quite like Benchmark. Offering a selection of cuts and meats basted with butter and herbs (they even offer a vegan steak option).

Benchmark’s menu may be pricey, but once you take a bite you’ll know it was money well-spent. —JM

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Mancy’s Steakhouse

mancys.com

Coney Dog Duce’s Dawgs

419-266-2161. ducesdawgs.com

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In a town that boasts options like Swisher and Tony Packo’s, it is quite an achievement for a food truck like Duce’s to lay claim to having the best Coney Island-style dogs in Toledo. But once you taste one, you know it is worthy of the accolade. Succulent made-from-scratch chili topping a classic beef frank makes Duce’s truck a must-visit lunchtime destination. —JM

2103 N. Reynolds Rd., 419-535-9116. schmuckersrestaurant.com

Glendale Garden Cafe

Ribs Shorty’s True American Roadhouse

5111 Monroe St., 419-841-9505. mancys.com

“ENJOY AMERICA’S FOOD” the front cover of Shorty’s menu states, and there may be no food that tastes more American than Shorty’s classically prepared ribs.

Dusted with their special rub, slow smoked, grilled and then basted with their own trademark sauce, Shorty’s ribs are always a feast for the eyes— as well as the stomach. —JM

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Sidelines Sports Eatery

sidelinessportseatery.com

Tacos San Marcos Restaurant

Various locations. 419-244-2372. sanmarcosmexicanrestaurants.com

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Tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays. If you look in your heart, the taco spirit can live within you you every day of the week! And there is no place to find great, affordable tacos every day than at any of the San Marcos locations around Toledo, where traditional tacos are as low as $1.50 each. You can also buy your own fixings from San Marcos’ grocery section. —JM

Find “Swisher Dogs” on Facebook

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Swisher Dogs

Falafel/Gyro Grape Leaf Diner 2 ND PLACE FOR CATERING

Shorty’s True American Roadhouse

Creative Pizzas Pizza Cat

5th Street Pub

419.246.0730

One may think, “How good can mac and cheese be?”

TCP readers saw the gastropub’s menu, featuring Grad’s Mac and Cheese (made with chorizo, chicken and buffalo sauce) and Lobster Mac and Cheese (with lobster, garlic, white wine and cavatappi) and realized that mac and cheese can be better than basic. —JM

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4034 Monroe St., 419-214-1640. pizzacat.com

811 MADISON AVE. | TOLEDO

25818 N. Dixie Hwy. Perrysburg, 419-931-9936, socialgastropub.com

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Mac N’ Cheese Social Gastropub

Te’kela Mexican Cocina y Cantina

tekelacocina.com

909 S. McCord Rd., 419-868-9099. grape-leaf.com

Toledo isn’t lacking Mediterranean food, and there are plenty of choices to satisfy whatever kind of craving for hummus that you might have, but if you want to keep it easy, a classic pita sandwich is the ultimate comfort food.

Whether you want a juicy gyro or a crunchy-on-the-outside and soft-on-the-inside falafel, TCP readers know that this Holland icon is the go-to place for dine-in or carry-out.

—AC

RUNNER-UP: Byblos

Byblostoledo.com

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Sushi

Wings Sidelines Sports Eatery

Comfort Food Schmucker’s

Various locations. sidelinessportseatery.com

Chowing down on wings while you’re watching the game just feels right. So it stands to reason that Toledo’s Best Sports Bar would serve Toledo’s Best Wings. Available with a wide variety of dipping sauces, Sidelines’ wings come in packs of 10 if you’re by yourself, or up to 50 (if you’re still by yourself). —JM

RUNNER-UP: frickers.com

419-931-8400. nagoyatoledo.com

A delectable variety of options await diners who enjoy Nagoya’s sushi menu, with classics like Nigiri and Sashimi presented alongside more exotic options, like the Beauty-and-theBeast Roll or the Put-in-Bay Roll. The tableside performance of Nagoya’s hibachi chefs accentuate the memorable dining experience. —JM

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Kengo Sushi & Yakitori

Pasta Dish M’Osteria & Bar

It seems a little unfair for TCP readers to name a food truck as the source of the best desserts in Toledo, as it may be harder to immediately locate these scrumptious goodies now that you’ve heard about them. But the delicious variety of cupcakes, macarons, cheesecakes and more make NeNe’s a must-visit for everyone who loves dessert. Which is everyone. —JM

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Killer Salads Grumpy’s

grumpys.com

With a large selection of unique salads like Fowl & Fodder’s signature kale & roasted beet salad, daily homemade soups and plenty of gluten-free options, it’s no wonder this favorite made the list. Try the house tots to compliment your meal. —SE Poco Piatti

Vegan/Vegetarian Options Sarnies Cafe 811 Madison Ave., 419-246-0730. sarnies.org

Sarnies’ incredible customization options mean that no one needs to sacrifice flavor to get a great meal, regardless of their dietary preferences. A wide variety of toppings, wraps and additional items make Sarnies a perfect destination for diners looking to stay cruelty free. —JM

fowlandfodder.com

Southern Food UNB Soul Food

1855 S. Reynolds Rd., 419-382-1820, facebook.com/Unbsoulfoodcafe

Southern soul food at its finest, UNB has all the comfort you can handle— sweet cornbread muffins, collard greens, the cheesiest mac n’ cheese you’ll find anywhere else, and fried green tomatoes that are out of this world. You’ll also discover that the owners, the Wittys, will make you feel like you’re one of the family. —EH

7406 W. Central Ave. 419-690-4290.

614 Adams St. 419-214-1588. fowlandfodder.com

Whoever said that a salad isn’t a meal has never seen a Grumpy’s Garbage salad. Loaded down with everything delicious you could want on a bed of lettuce, and piled high with a colorful blend of meats, four kinds of cheese, grains, fruits, veggies, and poppyseed dressing, the Garbage Salad could literally kill you(r interest in sandwiches). —AC

sarnies.org

Grumpy’s

Gluten-Free Options Fowl and Fodder

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Sarnies Cafe

In the Toledo food world, there are sandwiches, and then there are Sarnies. If you don’t know the difference, you haven’t tasted one from this downtown gem. The menu has classics, like the Turkey Avocado or the B.L.T., plus vegetarian alternatives and a comprehensive selection of options to build your own. —JM

34 S. Huron St. 419-241-6716. grumpys.net

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Sandwiches Sarnies Cafe

Schmucker’s

Tortelli, fettuccine, carbonara, garganelli. All made fresh inhouse, topped by succulent sauces and served by impeccable waitstaff in a cozy warehouse atmosphere. The fact that M’Osteria also features great pizza and craft cocktails is just a bonus. Truly great Italian creations like these are sure to make even the most discerning diner smile. —JM

rosiesitaliangrille.com

mancys.com

419-699-0918. nenessweet.com

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Rosie’s Italian Grille

Mancy’s Ideal

Desserts NeNe’s Sweets

611 Monroe St., 419-214-4222. mosteriatoledo.com

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Schmucker’s inviting old-school interior is pretty comforting in and of itself, but the menu of traditional homespun favorites really seal the deal. A bite from Schmucker’s Hot Roast Beef Platter or Fried Chicken can truly soothe the culinary soul. Save room for their award-winning pie! —JM

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Fricker’s Wings Sports Bar

Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi 6190 Levis Commons Blvd.,

2103 N. Reynolds Rd., 419-535-9116. schmuckersrestaurant.com

Fowl and Fodder

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Appetizers Poco Piatti

3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg.

6710 W. Central Ave. #1, Sylvania.

329 N. Huron St., Downtown Toledo.

419-931-0281. Pocopiatti.com

Considering the name means “small plates,” it’s almost funny that Poco Piatti earned the most votes for TCP readers in the appetizer category. But, it’s also no wonder— from their lamb sliders to their artichoke salad, shrimp saganaki, and their sumac encrusted tuna— this Mediterannean eatery proves that sharing is not only caring, but also the best way to enjoy a meal with friends. —AC

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Basil Pizza & Wine Bar

basilpizzaandwinebar.com

Healthy Selections Balance Pan-Asian Grille

Various locations. balancegrille.com

Balance Grille’s Wiseman Bowl— an utterly delectable blend of veggies covered in Szechuan sauce— is a treat in and of itself. Then, when you find out it’s only 220 calories, the experience goes to a whole other level.

Balance’s menu has plenty of mouth-watering options that keep TCP readers on the straight and narrow. —JM

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Zingo’s Mediterranean

eatzingos.com

5735 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com

Element 112 takes food sourcing seriously, only featuring what’s in season. During the autumn months, enjoy the harvest prepared in a thoughtful way. Try the heirloom tomato salad paired with the roasted lamb loin entree. Each item on the menu is a work of art. —SE

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Registry Bistro

registrybistro.com

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Ruby’s Kitchen

msrubyskitchen.com

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POPPERS Fall harvest

Ah, sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and all things fall. It’s time to celebrate the season with Harvest Fest at the Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center. You and your friends can enter a raffle, check out handmade crafts, and take in live local music, all for a small donation of $7! 5-7pm. Friday, October 4.

Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, 1225 Broadway St. 419-241-1655. sqacc.org —EH

Put-In-Bay wine time

Sample both foreign and domestic wines paired with delicious food at the Put-In-Bay Island Wine Festival. The entry fee gets you a souvenir wine glass and $4 worth of tickets. Of course, you can purchase more for $1 a ticket (and you’ll want to, with all the available samples).

Visitors can take tours of the local wineries and participate in a silent auction. Proceeds go to the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society. $10.

11am-5pm. Saturday, October 5. Dollar Estate, 392 Bayview Ave., Put-In-Bay. 419-285-2832. visitputinbay.com —EH

Apple Butter Fest

If you’re looking for family-friendly fall fun, you won’t do better than MacQueen’s Apple Butter Fest. Partake of tasty treats after you take a spin on all the rides. If you’ve never been to MacQueen Orchards, now is the perfect time to see what all the fuss is about— from baked goods and fresh produce to festivals like this one, there’s a reason it’s been so popular since it first opened in 1936. 9am-5pm. Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6. MacQueen Orchards, 7605 Garden Rd. 419-865-2916. macqueenorchards.com Free —EH

Farm to Table 2019

The American Heart Association of Northwest Ohio will spotlight the benefits— both economic and healthrelated— of eating foods grown by area farmers with their second annual Farm to Table event, held at the Stables in Whitehouse. Hosted by Farmers and Merchants State Bank, the event will feature a full meal and cocktail hour, accompanied by a showcase of area farmers. All proceeds from the event go to the American Heart Association. $100 per ticket, two tickets for $175.

5-8pm. Sunday, September 29. The Stables, 11781 Obee Rd, Whitehouse. 419-872-1931.

Look for “NW Ohio Farm to Table” on Facebook. —JM

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Culinary Events Wednesdays

Bowling Farmers Market Downtown BG

Shop local produce, baked goods, flowers, crafts and more. Live music weekly. 4-7pm.

210 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-354-4332. bgfarmersmarket.org Free

Thursdays

Perrysburg Farmers Market Downtown Perrysburg

Market days May through October 10th. Visit food trucks, shop local produce and food vendors.

Louisanna & Indiana. 3-8pm. perrysburg-farmers-market.com Free

Saturdays

Toledo Farmers Market Downtown Toledo

One of the area’s largest, year-round markets features everything from artisan pastries, fresh veggies, ice cream and seasonal fruits. Before you buy, know what’s in season and ask if the vendor grows their own produce. 8am-2pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com Free

9.26, Thursday

Harvest Market Dinner Toledo Farmers Market

Toledo Grows will host its annual Harvest Market Dinner, this year at the Toledo Farmers Market. The event centers around a strolling dinner as visitors stop at the various market stands, each hosting a local vendor. Each restaurant vendor was given a specific locally-grown produce or vegetable to highlight in their dish. $50. 6-9pm. 525 Market St. 419-720-8714. toledogrows.org

Pumpkin Extravaganza Erie Orchards

Stop by for you-pick pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, hayrides, amazing housemade cider, donuts, apple butter and other fall culinary delights. Prices vary.

9am-5pm. Saturday & Sunday. 1235 E. Erie Rd., Erie.

734-848-4518. erieorchards.com

From Garden to Pantry 577 Foundation

Gain experience with canning and preserving the autumn harvest from Stephaine Cavanaugh. Along with recipes, Cavanaugh will give a pesto making demonstration. $15. 2-4pm. 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

10.8, Tuesday

Fall Harvest Celebration Sylvania Farmers Market

This week at the market, celebrate all things fall with free cider samples, kids crafts and plenty of fresh produce, pumpkins and flowers. 3-7pm.

Downtown Sylvania, Maplewood & Main St., Sylvania.

419-360-1212. downtownsylvania.org Free

10.13, Sunday

Homemade Bread 577 Foundation

Learn how to make delicious bread at home with Elissa Teal. The class will create dough from scratch and sample a selection of homemade bread. This class will sell out so registration is required. $36.

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

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Tastings

9.26, Thursday

Weekly Tastings Majestic Oak Winery

The local wine shop and lounge celebrates its second anniversary with a champagne toast at 6pm.

Stop in for specials and complimentary champagne 5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

No reservations are required at this weekly wine tasting.

Wine Flights of four wines are $5.50 and can include 2oz. pours for $11. Additional cheese and crackers or cheese and sausage baskets available to pair at an additional charge of $5, $10 respectively. Open Thursdays Noon8pm. Fridays & Saturdays Noon-9pm. Sundays 1-5pm.

Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids.

419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com

Sundays

Basil Pizza & Wine Bar

Sunday Wine Tastings

Reserve your seat at this weekly wine tasting, highlighting some of the best vintages from around the globe. From hearty reds bursting with flavor to crisp and cold whites, singing with life, these weekly tastings are paired with a selection of cheese, bread and fruit. $35. 5-8pm.

3145 Hollister, Perrysburg. 419-419-873-6218. basilpizzaandwinebar.com

Wednesdays

Bottle Shop 2nd Anniversary Party Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

9.28, Saturday

Sera Wine Imports Tasting Walt Churchill’s Briarfield

Special guest Carole Decouard, Director of Sales from Sera Wine Imports, will host a wine tasting featuring the French and US vintages. Prices vary. 2-6pm.

3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

9.29, Sunday

Japenese Sake Tasting Kyoto Ka

Get a chance to taste speciality sake from Japan. Over 50 types will be available. The tasting will be served along with maki rolls and sushi bar appetizers. Reservations required. $120. 5-8:30pm. 6801 W. Central Ave., 419-841-2070. Kyoto Ka on Facebook.com

Wine Tastings at the Market Sofo’s Italian Market

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Thursdays

Support the Humane Society with a brew. Tickets include a custom glass and your first beer. Stay for the live music. $13-$15. 7:30-10:30pm. 619 Monroe St. 419-214-1500. humaneohio.org

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

$5 Martinis Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Stop in for a classic martini or one of Mancy’s signature selections for $5 martini Thursdays during happy hour. $5. 3-6pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. facebook.com/bottleshopmig

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10.9, Wednesday

Wine & Water Suburban Bottle

Learn basic watercolor technique over a beverage of your choice. From bourbon to sparkling whites, this class will suit any taste. $40. 6:30-8:30pm. 218 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-931-9946. createperrysburg.com

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CURTAIN CALL Going Long Glass City Improv and Spoken Toledo collaborate

By Jeff McGinnis Often the idea of improvisational theater or “improv” is fixed on short-form, comedy-driven pieces— games where the performers come up with jokes quickly off the top of their head. But there can be much more to improv— full performances based upon long-form stories, built from the smallest of suggestions.

Demonstrating to Toledo audiences what the performance style can do has been the focus of Glass City Improv (GCI). Launched in 2018 by three veterans of the Chicago improv scene, Glass City Improv has put on regular shows at the Valentine Theatre while also conducting classes for new performers.

GCI’s next show, held at the Valentine’s Studio A on Friday, October 4, is, perhaps, their most experimental: A collaborative performance with storytelling event organizers Spoken Toledo, where cast and audience members will share stories, and the improvised portion of the evening will be partially informed and shaped by the tales that are told.

The theme for the evening is, “I’m New Here.”

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Joint venture

“’I’m New Here’ is a joint effort between us and Spoken Toledo, a group that promotes the craft of storytelling.

They’ve been doing their thing for a couple of years now and so we decided to get together and work collaboratively,” said Diana DePasquale, co-founder of Glass City Improv with Erin Kanary and Nick Morgan.

The stories— focused on people being introduced to unfamiliar situations— will be told by both members of the show’s cast and members of the audience who volunteer. DePasquale will be one of the storytellers, as well as one of the performers using the tales spun as inspiration for the improvised performance.

“Most people who have an idea of what improv is have a limited exposure thanks to what they see on ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ on TV,” DePasquale said.

“They’ve actually seen long form before, it just hasn’t been called ‘long-form improv.’”

Erin Kanary, Nick Morgan and Diana DePasquale perform for Glass City Improv.

The three founded the group together in 2018.

DePasquale cites how a great many sitcoms and movie performers hone their skills through training in improvisational techniques, and many films— including comedies like Bridesmaids— give their actors the freedom to go completely unscripted and invent dialogue on the fly.

People are astounded

Glass City Improv’s founders have worked together for over four years now, first developing an adult improv program at the Toledo Rep before breaking off to launch their own group. In addition to special events like “I’m New Here,” GCI holds “The Monthly” on the last Friday of each month. They have also introduced a new show called “The Regular,” where instructors, group members and students all perform together in long-form improv sessions.

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“I’ve been performing in The Monthly for a year and a half now, and people really seem to like long-form [improv],” DePasquale said. “We tell them, and we want to really emphasize that Nick, Erin and myself will improvise for almost a half hour based on one single suggestion. People are usually really astounded by that.”

DePasquale said this new collaboration with Spoken Toledo is a great chance to introduce audiences to new styles of theater. “I think it’s really gonna be exciting, because it combines two really impactful forms, storytelling and improvisation. I hope that [the audience] has fun, hears some really interesting and relatable stories and that they laugh.” $10. 8:30pm. Friday, October 4.

Valentine Theatre’s Studio A, 410 Adams St. 419-407-6082. glasscityimprov.com

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THEATER NOTES Moonlight and Valentino

The Croswell Opera House presents a reading of Ellen Simon’s play on October 1, as part of its ongoing Tuesday Night Play Readings series. The show— written by Paul Simon’s daughter— tells the tale of four friends brought together after a tragedy. Simon’s script finds humor and warmth in the personalities of the four leads, making for a good-hearted theatrical experience. There is no admission fee for the Croswell’s Play Readings, but there will be a donation jar for those who wish to show support. 7pm, Tuesday, October 1.

Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. 517-264-7469. croswell.org —JM

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This short, 21st-century story follows four women, in the twilight of their lives, chatting on a porch. Surprisingly full of fun, underlying dark moments are revealed through tense monologues as the play unfolds. The quippy dialogue by author Cary Churchill will have you hanging on every word. Performed by the Actors Collaborative Toledo. $10 in advance. $12 at door. 8pm.

Saturday, September 28. 3pm. Sunday, September 29. Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams St. 419-205-0409. act419.org —EH

Double, double, toil and trouble

Get into the spirit of Halloween with Macbeth at the Toledo Opera. Performed in Italian, with Mark Rucker and Othalie Graham as MacBeth and his lady, the gripping story has everything you need for a spooky night out— witches, manipulation and murder. $49-$100. 7:30pm on Friday, October 4. 2pm on Sunday, October 6. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-255-7464. toledoopera.org —EH

PB&J Cabaret

T.H.E. Modern Dance Company has partnered with Food For Thought— an organization that fights hunger in our region— and Trinity Episcopal Church to perform dance numbers by young artists and Company members alike. You’ll hear impressive vocal performances and see talented dancers take to the stage, all for free, though donations for Food For Thought are encouraged. You can also bring a jar of peanut butter or jelly in lieu of a monetary donation. 7pm. Friday, September 27. Trinity Episcopal Church, 316 Adams St. 419-243-1231. themoderndancecompany.com —EH

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FILM NOTES

REEL APPEAL

To infinity, and beyond!

Pixar fans will delight in the new Toledo Symphony Orchestra performance of all 14 film scores at the Stranahan Theatre, from the Toy Story trilogy to Brave and Ratatouille. Conducted by Susie Benchasil Seiter, who is known for her work orchestrating and conducting film and television scores, TSO Pixar in Concert will be filled with clips from the films accompanied by the orchestra. Bring the whole family for this musical homage to your favorite animated features! $28-$70. 8pm. Saturday, October 5. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com —EH

Documenting man-made climate change

By Jeff McGinnis

Trippin’ out on fractals

Take the kiddos along for this trip to the Appold Planetarium’s Psychedelic Trip into Fractals. The bright colors and intricate evolving patterns will have attendees in awe— you’ll think you’ve stepped inside a huge kaleidoscope! Make sure you make reservations for this event. $4-$5. 7:30-8:30pm. Saturday, October 5. Appold Planetarium, 6832 Convent Blvd., 419-517-8897. lourdes.edu/planetarium —EH

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—James Balog, ‘The Human Element’

For over three decades, photographer/explorer James Balog has chronicled the world and all its beauty with his camera. He has observed the myriad ways nature can shape and reshape the planet. And no force has more power in shaping that world than human beings.

That simple truth is at the heart of The Human Element, a 2018 documentary starring Balog. Focused on the effects of man-made climate change, the movie documents, in a beautiful and harrowing way, mankind’s destruction of the natural balance of the world. This planet is our home, after all.

“I think it is unique in the approach that [Balog] uses,” said Julie Shapiro, volunteer for the Perrysburg-Toledo Citizens’ Climate Lobby committee. “He looks at the four elements of life— water, air, fire and earth— but he introduces a fifth element, which is a human element.

And he suggests that the human element has affected the other four elements, and that’s what is causing climate change.”

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“It’s up to us to make the right choices.”

In an effort to inspire conversation and awareness around the issue of climate change, the Perrysburg-Toledo chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will host a screening of The Human Element on Thursday, October 10 at the Maumee Indoor Theatre.

“The Citizens’ Climate Lobby was trying to figure out a film we could show that would draw interest to the topic. And we screened a few different films, there’s quite a few out there, and as a group, we came to a consensus that this would be the most effective and popular film,” Shapiro said.

Originally established in 2007, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby arose as a grassroots group designed to effect bipartisan environmental change through the most effective route: Legislation.

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“They are an organization that is nonprofit, non-partisan, that works to advocate for legislation to combat climate change.” Shapiro explained.

Time is running out

Over 100,000 members belong to CCL through 545 area branches around the country. “We are just going to say a few words at the end about Citizens Climate Lobby and action that people can take.

We’re hoping that it will open eyes and make people realize the severity of the situation that we’re in,” Shapiro said, noting, The Human Element will impress upon its audience the shortage of time left to take decisive action. The time is running out. The temperature is rising, and the effects of that are catastrophic and are only going to get worse. And we’re hoping this will spur them into action, to support the legislation. Because the only way to really move the needle quickly enough is to pass policy.”

7pm. Thursday, October 10.

Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. 419-897-8902. citizensclimatelobby.org.

Free, registration encouraged.

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More books, more tech, more everything Grab your library cards! The long-awaited re-opening of the Toledo Public Library Main Branch will take place on September 28. After a year’s worth of renovations, the revamped building will feature increased public space, more computers, an enhanced children’s section, a new gallery and a new eatery. Noon-5pm. Saturday, September 28.

325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org. Free —JM

Wanted: Glass City playwrights

Got a play you’ve written that’s gathering dust in your desk drawer? Dig it out! The Toledo Rep is once again seeking unproduced scripts by area artists to be performed in a series of staged readings as part of its “Toledo Voices” series. Submissions must be in hard copy and bound, with a cover letter, mailed to Toledo Repertoire Theatre, ATTN: “Toledo Voices,” 16 10th St., For further information: 419-243-9277 or search “Toledo Repertoire Theatre” on Facebook. —JM

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ART SCENE Party time in Sylvania

This year’s Sylvania Arts Party honors David Wisniewski, whose deft use of his medium to create representations of the Wild West— despite his being visually impaired— are proof that the need to create transcends even the most difficult circumstances. Along with viewing works of art, tasting rich hors d’oeuvres, and taking part in a silent auction, there will also be live entertainment. Proceeds go toward scholarships, enrichment, and other arts and culture events. $80. 6-9pm. Thursday, September 26. Chandler Cafe, 5648 Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-0118. eventbrite.com —EH

At the Galleries

(All exhibitions are Free unless otherwise noted.)

Structures and Spaces - The architectureinspired drawing and painting exhibition by Jonathan Ralston, will be host to an opening reception in the gallery space from 6-8pm Friday September 27. Structure and Spaces will be on view at the Wolfe Gallery at MVCDS through October 10 most weekdays during school hours.

Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org

Roche De Boeuf Festival

Explore the work of local artists and artisans at the Roche De Boeuf Festival, where you’ll find an impressive display of unique work from our region. This family-friendly festival has something for everyone— historic reenactments, face painting and inflatables for the kids, food vendors and a car show followed by an awards ceremony. You’ll hear bands on three different stages, like Curtis Jr. and the Midnight Rockers, Beg to Differ, Bliss and many others. Don’t miss this free event! The only cost for attendance is $10 admission for the car show. 9am-5pm. Saturday, September 28. Downtown Waterville. admin@watervillechamber.com. business.watervillechamber.com —EH

TV nostalgia

Check out a unique exhibit that tackles what makes us so obsessed with our favorite shows at the Binge: 2019 Television Poster Show by AIGA Toledo. Fans create original artwork with posters depicting their favorite moments in television, making it a great shared experience about the shows we love to binge on. $5-$20. 7-9pm. Saturday, September 28. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-213-1717. eventbrite.com —EH

Sculpting symposium

A two-day symposium that explores the discipline of sculpting, referencing the contrast between and layering of abstract meaning and the physical medium, SculptureX is a thought-provoking discussion of the artform. Titled “The Material Condition of An Immaterial State,” it is sure to provoke discussion and varied interpretations of artists’ intentions. Professors, graduate students, and other members of the sculpting community will present their thoughts on this topic. $10-$15.

Begins at 10am on Friday, October 4. Ends at 5pm on Saturday, October 5. Toledo Museum of Arts Center for Visual Arts, 620 Art Museum Dr. 419-441-4025. catoledo.org —EH

Intersection Exhibition - The UToledo Department of Art and the Arts Commission will host the group exhibition Intersection featuring the work of regional glass artists. Contemporary glass art from the Alibi Studio of Detroit, Sean Merchant, and Zac Weinberg will be on view through October 11. Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Art Museum Pl. 419-530-2452. utoledo.edu/artsandculture Still Time - The group exhibition by artists Hope Olson, Raja Aossey, Heather Nagy, Ellen LoefflerKalinoski and Dani Fuller promotes themes of solitude, quietude and relaxation. The colorful exhibition reminds us to slow down and smell the roses, so to speak. On view September 6 through October 17. Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania. fullerarthouse.com

Floral Notecards - Take a fun class creating handmade note cards using dried flowers and botanicals. $18. 2-4pm. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

577foundation.org Embroidery Workshop - This two-hour workshop will assist embroidery beginners with materials and techniques to get started. $30. 1-3pm.

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

Tuesday, 10.1

Intro To Painting - Artist and gallery owner Dani Fuller will lead a three-week course on acrylic painting. Fuller will provide the supplies and inspiration to bring out the artist in everyone giving hands-on demonstrations and instruction. $135.

6-8pm. Tuesdays, 10.1-10.15. Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania. fullerarthouse.com

Wednesday, 10.2

Watercolors Course - Artist and instructor Larry Golba will lead a six-week course on watercolors at Fuller Art House. Students will learn the basics, explore materials and techniques. Students must purchase supplies for this course. $225. Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania. fullerarthouse.com

Everything is Rhythm - The multimedia exhibition Everything is Rhythm connects modern abstract paintings and sculpture with a musical composition. Each artwork is flanked by a description of the work and a musical selection, pairing each mid-century artwork with a complimentary song.

On view through February 2020. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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Paint for Paws - Support area homeless pets at this painting workshop hosted by Uncork the Artist and Planned Pethood Toledo. Create your very own pumpkin painting by choosing your own color palette. $42.

6-9pm. Uncork the Artist, 5380 Monroe St. 419-283-2484. uncorktheartist.com

Friday, 10.4

Watercolor Zodiacs - Artist Stephen Owczarzak will lead a two hour class working with watercolors to create a unique zodiac sign painting. $25.

6-8pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Glass Press Lectures - Prof. Jennifer Scanlan of Ball State will give a glass press machine demonstration, recently donated by Libbey Glass.

Visitors will learn how the machine works, and see hot glass being poured and shaped. 11:30am12:30pm. Glass Pavilion at TMA, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm Over 100 vendors, games, rides, entertainment, craft show, grand parade, 5K run, car show, apple butter stir, bingo, talent show, and more!

Thursday, 10.10

Admission is FREE!

Visitors can park for free at Oak Harbor High School and ride the Tour Train for $1.00.

Glass Bead Demon - Artist Lorraine Rush will create custom lampwork beads using a combination of colored glass. Watch as the artist blends the glass together, using skilled technique. Take home a bead for only $20. 6-8pm. Renaissance Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. 419- 244-2444. lorrainekrush.com

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Encaustic Painting - Learn how to create art using hot wax, tree resin and colored pigments from instructor Christine Deemer. Register in advance. $65. 1-4pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Masters Series: Artist Larry Poons - The painter will discuss his work, his experience with the contemporary art market as well as his role in the HBO documentary The Price of Everything. 6-8pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WEDNESDAY 9.25 Brew House Coffee: Open Mic

Looking forward to performing a new tune in front of a live audience? Get to Maumee’s newest downtown coffee shop and bakery to sign up. Enjoy a perfect cup of coffee paired with a NY cheesecake slice to entice your senses. 4-8pm.

320 Conant St., Maumee. 419-740-3222. facebook.com/brewhousemaumee (acoustic, songwriter) Free Fuzzy’s Tacos: 3RingsLeft (acoustic, covers)

THURSDAY 9.26 Brandywine Club: Toledo Jazz Orchestra

The Jazz Orchestra will play a selection of swingin’ hits of from the Golden Era of the Big Bands and will feature Gene Parker. $33. 7-8:30pm. 6904 Salibury Rd., Maumee. 567-280-0856. toledojazz.org (jazz, orchestra) Durty Bird: Chloe & the Steel Strings (country/rock, covers) Frankie’s: Witchkiss, Temple of the Fuzz (rock, songwriter) Levi & Lilac’s: Aaron Hertzfeld (acoustic, songwriter) Original Sub Shop: Summer Like

the Season, Violent Bloom, Sweet Demon

Detroit bliss/experimental rockers Summer Like the Season make an appearance at the Sub Shop for an intimate night of original music. Chamber/ pop Toledo natives Violent Bloom and Rose Carver of Sweet Demon open the show. $5. 8-11pm. 402 Broadway St. 419-243-4857. facebook.com/ originalsub (alternative/rock) Owens CC Arts: GRÜBS (Grande Royale Ükulelists of the Black Swamp) (folk, traditonal) Plat8 Coffee: Creole Jazz (jazz) Six Fifths Distilling: Mark Mikel (acoustic rock) Swig: Asa Danekind (acoustic, covers) Toledo Club: Jazz in the Red Room (jazz)

FRIDAY 9.27 The Ark: Erin Zindle & the Ragbirds

The folk band, fronted by violinist and vocalist Erin Zindle return to The Ark, playing fan favorites and new tunes from their upcoming release “Curious.” $20.

7:30pm. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor.

734-761-1818. theragbirds.com (folk/pop) Bronze Boar: Stormy Chromer (pop/rock) Casual Pint: Meghan Oberle (acoustic, covers) Civic Hall: The F**king Pantera Cover Band, Pyrovext, Anti-Matter (progressive/rock) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Distant Cousinz (acoustic rock) (pop/rock, covers)

Distillery: Noisy Neighbors

(pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (acoustic, jazz/pop) Fleetwood’s: Shane Piasecki, Lone Wolf Hippies (acoustic, songwriter) Frankie’s: The Infinity Process, Karie, New Day Revolution, Flush, A Break From Silence (alternative/rock, songwriter) Hollywood Casino: Rockstar (rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Tree No Leaves,

Flexidecibel

With the school back in session, Howard’s heats up with local and regional bands. Locals psych/rockers Tree No Leaves will perform original material off their latest release, Prophet. $5. (alternative/rock, jam/rock) Levi & Lilac’s: Jason Quick (jazz, folk) The Pub: Kyle White (acoustic rock)

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Swig: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, covers) Table Forty4: DJ LoyalT (dance) TMA Peristyle: Toledo Symphony

Orchestra: Mahler’s Fifth

The Toledo Symphony returns to the Peristyle in all its glory under conductor Alain Trudel. Selections include the original work by Trudel “Rhea” as well as Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Ticket prices start at $25. 8pm. Also, 8pm Saturday, 9.28. 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.org (classical)

SATURDAY 9.28 Black Cloister Brewing: Mike & Jen (acoustic rock) Brew House Coffee: Backyard Muriel (acoustic rock) Civic Hall: Knightheart, Sounds of Music Collective, Liquid Thickness, Isabella Weik, ROVR, FromDaBottom, Wavy Inc, KOGA, Celestia Lynn (alternative/rock, songwriter) Dexter’s: My80s Vice (pop/rock, covers) Distillery: Noisy Neighbors (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: The New Fashioned (jazz/pop, covers) Frankie’s: WinterGround, Gut Feeling, Adoremus, Luke Kilcorse, Age of Hysteria (hard/rock) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Maddison Binkley (acoustic, songwriter) Hollywood Casino: Bon Journey (rock, covers)

Howard’s BG: DIY Prom

Over twenty performers will grace the festival duel stages including American Spirits, bloom, CityCop, Unturned and The Phones. So dress up in your best mockprom attire and get ready to party! Ticket sales support Planned Parenthood. $10.

Noon-1am. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. facebook.com/howardsbg (alternative/rock, various) Levi & Lilac’s: Craig Ackerman (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: Mutilatred, Phobophilic, Hanging Fortress, Throne, Pythian (hard/rock, metal) The Pub: Hollywood Jets (rockabilly) Swig: McCutchen Duo (acoustic rock) Table Forty4: The 25s (pop/rock, covers)

SUNDAY 9.29 Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w. Nate Kester (jazz, covers) Frankie’s: Ecstatic Vision, Sog City, Native Drugs, P. Peltier (rock, various) Huntington Center: Shinedown, Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria (punk/pop, songwriter) UT Peforming Arts: Pianist Louis Nagel (classical)

MONDAY 9.30 Fuzzy’s Tacos: Good to Go (acoustic, blues)

TUESDAY 10.1 Black Cloister Brewing: 3 Rings Left (pop/rock, acoustic) Durty Bird Quick Trio (jazz, songwriter)

WEDNESDAY 10.2 Art & Performance Center: Zak Fletcher (acoustic, songwriter) Frankie’s: Gutter Demons, Mujaw Creek, Hero’s Revival, ActionPants (hard/rock) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Piaseki & Rutter (acoustic rock) Durty Bird: Max Boyle (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: For The Fallen Dreams, Thousand Below, Bloodbather, Entrenched, Broodmonge (rock, various)

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THURSDAY 10.3 Blarney Pub: BeInstrumental Presents: All That Ska!

The event features Ego and the Maniacs and The Ice Cream Militia, libations by Toledo Spirits to benefit the educational music program Beinstrumental. $50 or $75 for two. 6-8:30pm. 601 Monroe St. 419-481-5206. beinstrumental.org (ska/punk) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, (acoustic rock) (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird Hector Mendoza (jazz, acoustic) Plat8 Coffee: Gene & Ray Parker (jazz) Six Fifths Distilling: Abbigale Rose (acoustic rock) TMA Peristyle: University Symphony

Orchestra

FRIDAY 10.4 Black Cloister Brewing: Pistol Hill (country, rock) Casual Pint: 3 Rings Left (pop/rock, acoustic) Civic Hall: Street Angel (Stevie Nicks tribute) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Union Rising (acoustic rock) (pop/rock, covers) Dexter’s: Velvet Jones (pop/rock) Durty Bird: Straight Up (jazz, standards) Frankie’s: Equipment, If Only If Only, Rogue, Wild Nights, Tree Figures (alternative/rock, songwriter) Hollywood Casino: 56 Daze (pop/rock, covers) The Pub: Ramona & Trez (pop/jazz) Six Fifths Distilling: Chris Metchis (acoustic rock) Table Forty4: Mas Fina (pop/rock, covers) The jazz vocalist will perform with her quartet in the Cloister. 6:30-8:30pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org (jazz/vocal jazz) Free

SATURDAY 10.5 Distillery: Skittle Bots (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: The New Fashioned (pop/jazz, covers) Hollywood Casino: Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger tribute) Holland Haus: Moon Cactus, Space Narc, Chubb’s Wooden Hand (alternative rock, songwriter) Howard’s BG: Klashing Black, Crystal, GoodnightGoodnight, Cousin Simple. (alternative/rock, various) Table Forty4: Screaming Heathens (pop/rock, covers)

TOLEDO HAS HEART! (AND JOAN JETT!)

SATURDAY, 9.28 / HUNTINGTON CENTER

The program will include selections by Copland, Borodin and Williams. $5-$10.

8pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. utoledo.tix.com (classical)

Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Friday: Lori Lefevre Johnson Quartet

Griffin Hines Farm has over 80 years of musical history under their belts, and they are still continuing to bring on the blues. You have to check out Rise Up Live! Griffin Hines Farm Blues Fest with performances by The Good, The Bad, & The Blues; All-Seeing Eyes; Bobby G & The Third Street Cigar Band; and Billy Davis & Harmonica Shah all broadcast on BCAN. If the music’s not enough of a reason— and it will be— the Farm kitchen will be serving up ribs, chicken and fried catfish. Local vendors, raffles and prizes round out an already perfect night. 4-11pm. Griffin Hines Farm, 3950 S. Berkey Southern Rd., Swanton. 419-320-0216. griffinhinesfarm.com —EH

Legendary band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Heart—sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson — bring their “Love Alive” tour to the Huntington Center on September 28, with special guests (and fellow RnR HOFers) Joan Jett and the Blackhearts! “Love Alive” is the first time Heart has been on the road in three years. The tour was originally scheduled to wrap up in early September but a tour extension allowed for this stop in the Glass City. $59.50-$169.50. 7:30pm. 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. Huntingtoncentertoledo.com —JM

3RINGSLEFT ADDS FOURTH RING — A NEW ALBUM

TUESDAY, 10.1 / BLACK CLOISTER BREWING CO. Alternative pop group 3RingsLeft — made up of sisters Christa, Hannah and Caeli Rose — will celebrate the completion of their first album Bread & Circuses with a release party on October 1 at the Black Cloister Brewing Company. Veteran performers of area stages, the sisters have been performing together for nearly 10 years and are well-regarded for their distinctive epicsounding pop music often infused with fantasy themes.

6:30pm. 619 Monroe St. 419-214-1500.

3ringsleft.com. Free —JM

MONDAY 10.7 Frankie’s: Radkey, The Leg Thighs, Saboteur (alternative/rock, songwriter) Fuzzy’s Tacos: Veluda (jazz)

SUNDAY 10.6 Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w. Straight Up (jazz standards) Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances: Judy Dye (showtunes)

THURSDAY 10.10 The Original Tony Packo’s: Cake Walkin’ Jass Band Toledo longtime New Orleans jazz band will perform at the East Side Packo’s. 7-10pm.

1902 Front St. 419-691-6054. rayheitger.com (jazz/orchestra) Free

SAT. SEPTEMBER 28TH - 3PM Knightheart X Innovation Concerts present

Mani Fest

KNIGHTHEART - SOUNDS OF MUSIC COLLECTIVE - LUKAS TRIP YOUNGTHIEVEMARI - ROVR - CELESTIA LYNN - IND JONES GROUND FLOOR - YP MAR - ZOHAN - TRELL BLAZIN - XOIE - PACHUCO SOCCER DAD - WORDPLAY AD - FROMDABOTTOM - CAFFEINE ADDICTS TSK333 - DEFONIX - EERIE POINT - DROC - WAVY INC - BREED KOGA - KVSEY - GEN Z - POET - ISABELLA WEIK - JAMIE BAUMGARTNER YR BAMM - PARAMAXX - DJ MAGICKAL MAXIMUS - DJ INSESSION TJ SLOAN - STRANGER DANGER - LIQUID THICKNESS

135 S BYRNE RD. TOLEDO, OH

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ETIX.COM

September 25 • October 8

A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS FEATURING HIP HOP, BANDS, AND VISUAL ART

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ROAD TRIP Friday, 9.27

FINNFEST!

THURSDAY, 9.26 / HANDMADE TOLEDO Jason Finn suffered a severe injury while on vacation in Puerto Rico years ago, resulting in paralyzation. The 4th Annual FinnFest is a fundraiser through HelpHopeLive to assist with Finn’s medical costs and continued rehabilitation.

Musical performances from Patron of the Earth Sean LaPan, Phil Albert and Jason Quick’s Music Productions are sure to make this a good time and a celebration of Finn’s continued progress. An auction, raffle, food, and drinks will all be part of this event to help out a beloved community member and the Great Lakes Spinal Cord Injury Fund. $40-$50 per person. 6-10pm. 1717 Adams St. sks720@hotmail.com. events.helphopelive.org —EH

TAKE TO THE SKIES

Watch in awe as hot air balloons take to the skies at the Glass City Balloon Race in Rossford. This family-friendly, two-day event has activities for kids, amusement park rides, a beer garden, live music, helicopter rides and, of course, the main event— the huge colorful balloons taking flight! Performances by Mustang Sally and The Menus, fireworks, 20 food trucks, and a chance to meet the balloon pilots are all reasons to mark this one on your calendar.

4-11pm on Friday, September 27. 3-11pm on Saturday, September 28. Behind Meijer, 10055 Olde US 20, Rossford. 855-765-5451. glasscityballoonrace-rossfordohio.com Free parking and admission. —EH

MANI-FEST

SATURDAY, 9.28 / CIVIC MUSIC HALL Celebrate the arts with Mani-Fest, a night with more than 30 bands of multiple genres. From rock to hip hop to visual art displays, Mani-Fest is an evening that has something for people of all tastes. Sounds of Music Collective, YoungTheiveMari, and Celestia Lynn are just a few of the musical performances that you can expect to see. $10$15. 3pm-midnight. Civic Music Hall, 135 S. Byrne Rd. 419-724-8000. innovationconcerts.com —EH

Thursday, 9.26

Janet Amid Presents

“CELEBRATE THE SENSES” MIND, BODY & SPIRIT PSYCHIC EVENT Sunday September 29, 2019

9:30 am - 5 pm

(Doors open at 8:30 am)

 only for readers  *Most*Cash vendors accept credit cards $5 Cash Admission at the Door

Join us for our Healing Circle at 9 am FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT JANET

at 419-882-5510 or janetamid@aol.com

Maumee Pinnacle

1772 Indian Wood Circle (Off Arrowhead, which is off Dussel Rd) Tune in Mondays as Janet takes your calls live! at 8:15 am with Eric Chase on 105.5 • 419-240-1055

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Saturday, 9.28 4th Paranormal Toledo - Celebrate all things otherworldly at this convention. Take guided tours of the reportedly haunted CAC, visit with spiritual mediums and more. $10-$25. 1-9pm.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. paranormaltoledo4.bpt.me

Sunday, 9.29

FRIDAY, 9.27 & SATURDAY, 9.28 / ROSSFORD

Prout Reading - The series continues with readings by graduate students and special guests.

The evening features poet Sherrel McLafferty and original fiction by Aryanna Faulkner 7:30-9pm.

Prout Chapel is located on the BGSU campus next to the Student Union at 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-372-9019. bgsu.edu Free

Orchard Guitar Festival - The festival will feature master guitarists the Bill Frisell Trio, Gilad Hekselman, James Marron and Brad Myers. The two day festival brings together both artist panels, clinics and live performances on the campus.

Full schedule online. Also on Saturday.

419-372-2531. bgsu.edu

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

Peter Jones - The author of the book This is Hip and an upcoming biography of Toledo jazz legend Jon Hendricks will speak at the UToledo Center for Performing Arts.

1:30-2:30pm. 1910 W Rocket Dr. 419-530-2448. Search for “Guest Speaker Peter Jones” on Facebook. Free

Polish Heritage Festival - Kick off Polish Heritage Month with a festival. Enjoy live music, dance performances and awesome foods from the old country. Noon-6pm. St. Clement Center, 2990 Tremainsville Rd. 419-241-4179. facebook.com/adalberthedwig Free Walks & Wags - Show your support for the Toledo Animal Rescue organization with a fun day at the park. Enjoy a special walk, food trucks, and giveaways. $15. 11am-4pm. Walbridge Park, 2761 Broadway St. toledoanimalrescue.org Finders Keepers Market - Shop over 125 vendors at this outdoor market featuring local boutiques, vintage furniture and accessories, artisan goods and more. $5. 10am-4pm. Fallen Timbers Mall, 3100 Main St., Maumee. facebook.com/finderskeepersvintagemarket

Friday, 10.4 Glowroll 419 - Hop on your bike for this night ride through downtown. Registration supports Read for Literacy. $25. 6:3-9:30pm.

United Way, 424 Jackson St. 419-248-2424. facebook.com/readforliteracy

A Michigan haunting Joseph Zettelmaier has made it his business to learn about as many hauntings and accounts of paranormal activity in his home state of Michigan as he could find. His compiled research makes up the spooky content for Haunted: The Great Lakes Ghost Project, which has its world premiere in Ypsilanti’s Experimental Space.

Performed by the Roustabout Theatre Troupe and directed by Anna Simmon, Haunted just might make believers out of the most stubborn cynics. $15-$24. 7:30pm on Thursday, October 3. 8pm on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5. 2pm on Sunday, October 6. YES Ypsi Experimental Space, 8 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti, MI. 734-681-0112. roustabout.brownpapertickets.com —EH

Sunday, 10.6

Tea at Stranleigh - A tea service complete with finger sandwiches will be served in the historic Stranleigh Manor, overlooking the gardens. The theme ‘spooky tea’ plays with the holiday season. $10. Offered 11:30am-2:30pm. Wildwood, 5100 Central Ave. 419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com

Explore Fall Tours - Take a ride in an open-air trolley through the Oak Openings Metropark.

A naturalist will narrate the autumn scene.

Reservations required. $4. 1:30pm & 3pm.

Also offered 1:30 & 3pm. Sunday, 10.20.

Oak Openings, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton.

419-407-9701. metroparkstoledo.com

American Presidents Literary and Film Festival - Second annual event honoring movies and books about the Presidents. This three-day festival includes films for all ages, cooking lessons from former White House chef John Moeller and a speech by author Adrian Miller. $28 film pass, $60 all-access pass. Event times vary.

Various venues, Fremont. 419-355-8548.

Americanpresidentsfilmfestival.org

Thursday, 10.10

Saturday, 10.5

Punk the Capital; Building a Sound Movement Screening - Screen the film, which creates a portrait of a movement that not only redefined a genre but that created a model for social and political engagement, and join co-director James June Schneider and guest Jeff Nelson (Dischord Records co-founder/ member of Minor Threat) for a discussion. $10. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717.

Handmadetoledo.com

Jupmode Anniversary Party - The screen printing and apparel shop will celebrate its 12th year in business. Screen-print your own teeshirt, or take your photo in the Jupmode vintage photobooth. 6-10pm. Jupmode, 2022 Adams St. 419-318-2029. facebook.com/jupmode Free Making Seed Bombs - It won’t explode. It’s actually a mixture of clay, soil and seeds designed to help return native plants to their surroundings and help restore the River Raisin National Battlefield Park to what it looked like during the War of 1812. 1403 E. Elm Ave., Monroe. 734-240-9682. rriearth.org Free

Team Johnson Winery Tours - Stay safe while sipping on your favorite reds and whites. Johnson Winery Tours will pick you up at Brandwine and take you to American Winery, Leisure Time and Majestic Oak. Tickets include transportation. $25.

Brandwine Country Club, 6904 Salisbury Rd., 419-388-5800. ohiopartybusandlimo.com

Glow Party - Get wild at the Tavern Glow Party hosted by the Toledo Club. Costumes based on the ‘glow’ theme will win a cash prize! Members only, 6-9pm. Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-243-2200. facebook.com/thetoledoclub

Free

September 25 • October 8

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single focus: to make better games. We started at the beginning tinkering with some of the first games created by mankind. Now, we’ve created our own.

JACOB PARR Designer / Co-founder white@sparrgames.com 419. 705.9015

Whether you want to make friends or enemies, we have the game for you. Sparr with each other in fun, inventive, and beautiful card games that bring out the better you.

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CREATIVE CORNER

Years lived in Toledo: 28 Occupation: Graphic Designer My story, in one sentence: I have been immersed in the creative culture of Toledo since high school and am passionate about pushing better design into the city I love.

Jake Spencer Years lived in Toledo: on and off ~20 years

One song lyric to describe my ideal self: “I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more. Just to be the man.”

The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo was: Tandoor’s Chicken Tikka Masala.

The street I drive on/walk on most often is: Adams St.

The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo was: Kengo sushi.

The best time I ever had in Toledo: So hard, most likely sometime during OWE Fest!

The street I drive on/walk on most often is: Eleanor.

The best time I ever had in Toledo: Doing a Toledo themed scavenger hunt / live puzzle made by my wife for my 30th birthday with my best friend and ending in a party at The Heights.

If I knew I could get away with it, I would: Explore every abandoned building in Toledo, one by one.

If I could change one thing about Toledo: I would build a game store hang out in downtown.

The artists and musicians I love: Amelia Airharts!

When I’m craving a familiar atmosphere, I go to: The Attic.

If I knew I could get away with it, I would: Make a living stealing back stolen art for Museums.

My ideal day, from morning to night: Morning coffee (Maddie and Bella or Plate One) Quiet creative productivity, eventually ending at The Attic with friends.

The best view in Toledo: From the docks looking back on the city.

What makes me truly feel alive: Work (is that weird?)

When I’m craving Dolla Dolla Tacos, I go to El Camino.

If I met the 16-year-old me, he would: 100% believe I am who I say I am, and request an extremely detailed tale of the coming decade.

The Toledoan I most admire: I most admire Dave Geirke from TSA, because he has an uncanny ability to seem like the coolest guy in the room when he obviously isn’t.

www.toledocitypaper.com

What I’m listening to: Essentially only podcasts since 2008.

Master Thief is all about stealing the valuable items at the museum and preventing your opponents from doing the same.

September 25 • October 8

On a typical day, I wear: The standard midwest designer uniform.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Photos by Christine Senack

Greek-American Festival

The 49th celebration of local Greek heritage was filled with food, wine, dancing and culture.

MOMENTUM

The Arts Commission’s three-day art and music festival celebrated Toledo moving forward.

Giorgos Kamilaris, Maria Cook and Marios Kamilaris.

Marianna and Christina Temple.

Sierra Ortiz, Jacquelyn Adams and Isha Bazaz.

Cial Lininger and Crystal Phelps.

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September 25 • October 8

Ashley Lindsley and Valerie Pitzen.

Victoria Gonzalez, Haley Rose and Mari McGorty.

www.toledocitypaper.com

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

Š2019

By Brendan Emmett Quigley (www.brendanemmettquigley.com)

CANCEL CULTURE Across 1. Doorknob metal 6. Nocturnal mammal with a flexible snout 11. “nice 1!�

14. Ephesian land 15. Atlanta campus 16. One: Prefix 17. Record producer born Brian Burton 19. Bring home 20. Minor hiccup 21. Mountain lake 22. His last word was “Rosebud�

23. Product lines?

25. Wuss 28. Pigs 31. Senior article 33. Get the cup 34. With 13-Down, “Groove Is in the Heart� band 36. Tops 40. Class for people who are hot all the time 43. Shovel dirt?

44. Signaled to start 45. Day when people talk about dieting tomorrow, briefly 46. Half of a Wimbledon win for Serena, e.g.

48. WWII stalker 50. Baby carrier brand with an aptsounding name 52. “Didn’t mean that�

54. Superfluity 55. Female red deer 57. MMA star Holly 61. Serious stretch 62. Sudden surge of companies joining forces 65. Tpke.

66. Sketchy dude 67. Jazz drummer Gene 68. Freq. unit 69. “There ___ coincidences�

70. British racetrack locale

Down 1. Tophatter actions 2. Brown shade 3. 2019 Luc Besson thriller 4. Western shooter 5. Kamasi Washington’s instrument 6. Oil 7. Love of Spain 8. Attack, like a cat 9. Agcy. with a Taxpayer Advocate Service 10. Healthy bread choice 11. Relating to the moon 12. Topsy-turvy 13. See 34-Across 18. “Making Plans For Nigel� band 22. Old “American Top 40� DJ 24. Yellow sign with a silhouette 26. Kind of orange 27. Used a paper towel, say 28. Spoils 29. Brown bagger on the streets 30. “Listen Like Thieves� band 32. Starting now 35. Kick out 37. Foreign: Prefix 38. Ireland’s second-best-selling musical artist (behind U2) 39. Leave in command 41. Cancels, as this puzzle’s theme answers 42. Model show?

47. “Yes ___!�

49. C, another way 50. Epitome of laziness 51. Oscar of “The Office�

53. The last version of it was El Capitan 54. Culture that has been canceled in the long theme answers 56. Cart-pulling beasts 58. Major burden 59. Elective surgery that sucks, briefly 60. “Milady�

62. ___ Nashville (country record label) 63. Go wrong 64. Jaguar of the ‘60-’70s

need answers? get ‘em @toledocitypaper.com www.toledocitypaper.com

Š Copyright 2019 Rob Brezsny

Week of September 26

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I just cut my bangs in a gas station bathroom,� confesses a Libran blogger who calls herself MagicLipstick. “An hour ago I shocked myself by making an impulse buy of a perfect cashmere trench coat from a stranger loitering in a parking lot,� testifies another Libran blogger who refers to himself as MaybeMaybeNot. “Today I had the sudden realization that I needed to become a watercolor painter, then signed up for a watercolor class that starts tomorrow,� writes a Libran blogger named UsuallyPrettyCareful. In normal times, I wouldn’t recommend that you Libras engage in actions that are so heedlessly and delightfully spontaneous. But I do now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Comedian John Cleese speaks of two different modes toward which we humans gravitate. The closed style is tight, guarded, rigid, controlling, hierarchical, and tunnel-visioned. The open is more relaxed, receptive, exploratory, democratic, playful, and humorous. I’m pleased to inform you that you’re in a phase when spending luxurious amounts of time in the open mode would be dramatically healing to your mental health. Luckily, you’re more predisposed than usual to operate in that mode. I encourage you to experiment with the possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Upcoming adventures could test your poise and wit. They may activate your uncertainties and stir you to ask provocative questions. That’s cause for celebration, in my opinion. I think you’ll benefit from having your poise and wit tested. You’ll generate good fortune for yourself by exploring your uncertainties and asking provocative questions.

You may even thrive and exult and glow like a miniature sun.

Why? Because you need life to kick your ass in just the right gentle way so you will become alert to possibilities you have ignored or been blind to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Novelist John irving asked, “Who can distinguish between falling in love and imagining falling in love? Even genuinely falling in love is an act of the imagination.� That will be a helpful idea for you to contemplate in the coming weeks. Why? Because you’re more likely than usual to fall in love or imagine falling in love—or both. And even if you don’t literally develop a crush on an attractive person or deepen your intimacy with a person you already care for, I suspect you will be inflamed with an elevated lust for life that will enhance the attractiveness of everything and everyone you behold.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You know your body is made of atoms, but you may not realize that every one of your atoms is mostly empty space. Each nucleus contains 99 percent of the atom’s mass, but is as small in comparison to the rest of the atom as a pea is to a cathedral. The tiny electrons, which comprise the rest of the basic unit, fly around in a vast, deserted area. So we can rightfully conclude that you are mostly made of nothing. That’s a good meditation right now. The coming weeks will be a fine time to enjoy the refreshing pleasures of emptiness. The less frenzy you stir up, the healthier you’ll be.

The more spacious you allow your mind to be, the smarter you’ll become. “Roomy� and “capacious� will be your words of power.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “We don’t always have a choice about how we get to know one another,� wrote novelist John Irving. “Sometimes, people fall into our lives cleanly—as if out of the sky, or as if there were a direct flight from Heaven to Earth.� This principle could be in full play for you during the coming weeks. For best results, be alert for the arrival of new allies, future colleagues, unlikely matches, and surprise helpers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In North America, people call the phone number 911 to report an emergency. In much of the EU, the equivalent is 112. As you might imagine, worry-warts sometimes use these numbers even though they’re not experiencing a legitimate crisis. For example, a Florida woman sought urgent aid when her local McDonald’s ran out of Chicken McNuggets.

In another case, a man walking outdoors just after dawn spied a blaze of dry vegetation in the distance and notified authorities.

But it turned out to be the rising sun. I’m wondering if you and yours might be prone to false alarms like these in the coming days, Virgo. Be aware of that possibility. You’ll have substantial power if you marshal your energy for real dilemmas and worthy riddles, which will probably be subtle.

September 25 • October 8

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could call the assignment I have for you as “taking a moral inventory� or you could refer to it as “going to confession.� I think of it as “flushing out your worn-out problems so as to clear a space for better, bigger, more interesting problems.� Ready? Take a pen and piece of paper or open a file on your computer and write about your raw remorse, festering secrets, unspeakable apologies, inconsolable guilt, and desperate mortifications. Deliver the mess to me at Truthrooster@gmail.com. I’ll print out your testimony and conduct a ritual of purgation. As I burn your confessions in my bonfire at the beach, I’ll call on the Goddess to purify your heart and release you from your angst. (P.S.: I’ll keep everything confidential.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Two hundred years ago, Sagittarian genius Ludwig Beethoven created stirring music that’s often played today. He’s regarded as one of history’s greatest classical composers. And yet he couldn’t multiply or divide numbers. That inability made it hard for him to organize his finances. He once wrote about himself that he was “an incompetent business man who is bad at arithmetic.�

Personally, I’m willing to forgive those flaws and focus on praising him for his soul-inspiring music. I encourage you to practice a similar approach with yourself in the next two weeks. Be extra lenient and merciful and magnanimous as you evaluate the current state of your life. In this phase of your cycle, you need to concentrate on what works instead of on what doesn’t work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “When you hit a wall— of your own imagined limitations—just kick it in,� wrote playwright Sam Shepard. That seems like a faulty metaphor to me. Have you ever tried to literally kick in a wall?

I just tried it, and it didn’t work. I put on a steel-toe work boot and launched it at a closet door in my basement, and it didn’t make a dent. Plus now my foot hurts. So what might be a better symbol for breaking through your imagined limitations? How about this: use a metaphorical sledgehammer or medieval battering ram or backhoe.

(P.S. Now is a great time to attend to this matter.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1965, Chinese archaeologists found an untarnished 2400-year-old royal bronze sword that was still sharp and shiny. It was intricately accessorized with turquoise and blue crystals, precision designs, and a silk-wrapped grip.

I propose we make the Sword of Goujian one of your symbolic power objects for the coming months. May it inspire you to build your power and authority by calling on the spirits of your ancestors and your best memories. May it remind you that the past has gifts to offer your future. May it mobilize you to invoke beauty and grace as you fight for what’s good and true and just.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret,â€? wrote Piscean novelist Gabriel GarcĂ­a MĂĄrquez. I will add that during different phases of our lives, one or the other of these three lives might take precedence; may need more care than usual. According to my analysis, your life in the coming weeks will offer an abundance of vitality and blessings in the third area: your secret life. For best results, give devoted attention to your hidden depths. Be a brave explorer of your mysterious riddles.

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The great outdoors Feel like a kid again at the Metroparks Outdoor Challenge, a chance to dress in a costume/ uniform with a team of four to six and explore the outdoors. We’re talking building fires, archery, tree climbing, canoeing and so many other activities that you won’t know where to start. You can join a team or participate alone, if you prefer. The registration fee even includes food and beer for those 21 and older (bring ID). $20 per team member. 9:30am-1:30pm.

Saturday, September 28. Oak Openings Preserves, 5402 Wilkins Rd., Swanton. 419-875-6349. metroparkstoledo.com —EH

Learn kick-ass moves Take a three-hour long women’s self-defense class to build risk awareness. Through basic techniques, you’ll gain a solid foundation to protect your personal safety and build confidence.

Must be at least 13 to attend. 9am-noon. Saturday, October 5. YWCA of Northwest Ohio Rape Crisis Center, 1018 Jefferson Ave. 866-557-7273. ywcanwo.org Free—EH

health and wellness events 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

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

Tuesday, 10.1

Mastering Meditation - Pam Summons will lead a three day course in mediation, drawing from years of experience and studying with Spiritual Leader Sri Chinmoy.

Registration required. 2-3:30pm.

Tuesdays, 10.1 - 10.15. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

577foundation.org Free

TEN SPOT CAR LOT

1995 VOLVO 850 Runs Good. $1000 obo Call 419.250.1780 2002 DODGE DURANGO

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

Call 606-215-4755 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT White; 16,900 miles; tinted windows; still under factory warranty; $13,400.

Call 419-779-3857 2004 FORD FOCUS Sweet heat & Remote car starter $2000 OBO. Please call 419-309-5292

2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON, Sportster Super Low. 483 miles.

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

2002 GRAND CARAVAN 203K highway miles. Dependable, one owner, typical rust, many newer parts. $950 Firm. 419-932-5311 1977 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER. Less than 10k miles - stored since 2008, ran strong when stored! Yellow w/ solo seat & drag bars, short risers, speedo & turn signals removed. All stock parts $2500 OBO. Call Tim 419-260-1100.

HELP WANTED SNOW PLOW OPERATORS WITH VEHICLES The City of Toledo, Streets, Bridges, & Harbor Division is interested in contracting with owners/operators of snow plow vehicles for plowing on residential streets during heavy snow conditions. All bids must be received by 1:30 PM October 22nd, 2019. For a copy of the bid proposals and specifications visit https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=22576 or contact: STREETS, BRIDGES, & HARBOR 1189 W. Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43610 PHONE: 419-245-1589

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Line Classifieds: Only $20 per issue for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork is $5 extra. 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. Deadlines: Ad copy must be received by NOON on the Friday prior to publication.Payment: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard/American Express).Phone: 419-244-9859 EMail: classifieds@ adamsstreetpublishing.com Refunds: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given. Misprints: Credit toward future ads.

JAM SECTION JAM SECTION

MUSICIANS SEEKING

HIGH INTENSITY 80’S ROCK BAND.

Seeking Any type of Musician. Call or text, Joe @ 419.250.7667 RHYTHM OR LEAD GUITARIST can also sing, “SUGARFANG” SEEKS ROCK DRUMMER FOR ORIGINALS. We have practice space & drums. Familiar with many Styles. Experienced. 567-3779664 Bedford area. Call Dan 313-320-5278.

MUSICIANS WANTED!! Drummers, keyboardist, VINTAGE YAMAHA 70s Silver Marching Drum guitarist & saxophone. For R&B / Rock Band. Serious Excellent Condition $199. Call 419-475-1100 inquiries ONLY! Call Lorri at 419-418-1317.

WANTED TRUMPET, SAX, OR CLARINET JAM SESSION PIANIST/SINGER seeking Lead PLAYER For band playing Polkas, Standards, Latin and Country. Call Jim 419-345-5002 Guitarist/Singer for Duo’s. 419.382.5024 ISO KEYBOARD PLAYER, THE STORMS, Toledo’s SUGARFANG, LOOKING FOR SERIOUS longest Active 50’s & 60’s R&B Band is for a Keyboard DRUMMER. Have practice space with Drums. player to join in working with experienced musicians. Currently Jamming near Sterns & Secor. Call Dan 313.320.5278 Call Sam 419.345.8295 SEEKING MUSICIANS OF TYPES FOR LIVE LOCAL ESTABLISHED COVER BAND is looking for a lead singer. Please only serious inquiries. Call for SHOWS. an audition at 419-344-6929 Jazz, R&B, Blues & Rock influences! Please contact for more info 419.810.8848 FREE GUITAR LESSONS! In your home, experienced teacher. 567.377.9664 LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS! Guitarists/ Drummer/Keyboard/Singer for 70s, 80s on up Rock DRUMMER LOOKING to turn my experiences into Band!! Journey, KISS, Scorpions, AC/DC, etc. Call Joe a plus for your band! Preferred Classic, Country, 50’s 419.205.7667 & 60’s, Blues & Disco. 419.345.8295. Auditions at my EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER - Looking for fill in home in Maumee.

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Call 419-244-9859 to advertise your pets and services for as little as $25 per issue

Canine Cancer Walk /Gathering October 6th • 11am-2pm at WW Knight Nature Preserve 29350 White Rd., Perrysburg, OH

$20 Single, $15 for Groups of 5 or more.

Kids under 12 free.

FELLOWSHIP & WALK FOR A CAUSE Great Music by: Dan O’Conner & Don Binkley

Proceeds to K-9 Cancer Research

Delicious Food Wine Pull & Raffles, Vendors & Vets to meet your pet’s needs

work. Blues, Classic Rock, Country. Call 419-917-3507

FOR SALE: LTD STRATOCASTER GUITAR, one piece ash body. Like New. Make offer! (419)206-2162 SKELETON CRUE Now auditioning rhythm & lead guitarists and possible Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed keyboardist. Original rock. New booking agent! Call us after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling ASAP 419.297.2928. Find us on Facebook / YouTube / instruments under $200 or just looking to jam. Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word.

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