Toledo City Paper - July 18, 2018

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Below is a list of our staff, members of “the media,” a group that our President has deemed to be “among the most dishonest people on earth.”

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Where do you go in Toledo to meet someone new?

Fans of Southern, Cajun, and Creole cuisine rejoice— the locally-owned Hotbox Bistro has opened at 332 N. Erie St., between Adams St. and Madison Ave., formerly the The Lunch Hour.

419-690-4990. hotboxbistro.com

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) A SLOW ROLL BIKE RIDE.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Craft chain Hobby Lobby has opened a new store in Holland at 6641 Airport Hwy., next to the Sears Outlet. 419-861-1862. hobbylobby.com

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) A CONCERT AT THE PARK.

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) DRINK AND DRAW AT THE ART SUPPLY DEPO. Editorial Assistant: Courtney Probert (cprobert@adamsstreetpublishing.com) THE ATTIC ON ADAMS.

Cool Off!

Swimming holes worth jumping in to

By Staff

Calendar Editor: Sarah Emily (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART SPECIAL EVENTS. Digital Media Manager Deanna Woods (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) MYSPACE. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ‘TOPFRIENDS’ .

Interns Ryleigh Wann, Jayce Rubel, Lauryn Haas, and Luke Sasscer.

The Cocina de Carlos restaurant group, which also owns Carlos’ Poco Loco, will add a new restaurant this fall: Carlos Que Pasa, a Mexican street food restaurant, in Cricket West at 3137 W. Central Ave., cocinadecarlos.com Chevy’s Place, a country music bar and restaurant, plans an August opening in the former Tequila Sheila’s space at 702 Monroe St., at N. Erie St., downtown.

419-973-4241. See “Chevy’s Place Downtown Toledo” on Facebook.

Contributing Writers: Jason Webber, Erin Holden, Jeff McGinnis, Emily Modrowski, Sarah Emily, Johnny Hildo, Christine Senack and Rob Brezsny.

Art/Production

Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) A COMIC BOOK SHOP.

Kelli Miller (kmiller@adamsstreetpublishing.com) WESLEY’S OR MUTZ. Norwin Lopez (nlopez@adamsstreetpublishing.com) A SUMMER FESTIVAL.

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I Defeated The Bully! - This anti-bullying workshop seeks to empower youth and give them the tools to overcome bullying.

Parents will also learn what to do to help.

10am-1pm. Frederick Douglass Community Association, 1001 Indiana Ave., 419-244-6722.

See “Sankofa 419” on Facebook for more information. Free

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See adoptable pets and enjoy cocktails and appetizers in support of HARP (Hope and Recovery Pets), a collaboration between ProMedica, the Toledo Area Humane Society and the University of Toledo, serving to connect Lucas County adults who are referred by area mental health providers with pets from the Toledo Area Humane Society.

Bring a pet care item to donate. 5:30-7:30pm.

Shorty’s Back Forty Event Center, 5215 Monroe St., facebook.com/ProMedicaAndYou Free

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Suzanne Bell (sbell@adamsstreetpublishing.com) ANYWHERE I CAN DANCE.

Distribution Tracy D. Kimble (distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com AN OPEN MIC NIGHT.

Charlie’s Restaurant in Perrysburg, one of the local chain’s four locations, has closed. Dunkin’ Donuts will replace the restaurant, located at 26555 N. Dixie Hwy., sometime this fall.

Impact and Inspire: Pooches on the Patio

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Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) J&G’S PIZZA PALACE.

Construction is underway at the corner of McCord Rd. and Airport Hwy. for an Art Van PureSleep Mattress store.

The new shop will be less than a mile from the Art Van Furniture store, located in Spring Meadows at 1301 E. Mall Dr. artvan.com

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Kathleen Dewar (kdewar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, LIKE FISHING, AND BIKING.

Chain restaurant Bubba’s 33 has opened next to the Texas Roadhouse on Secor Rd. The family-friendly sports bar is affiliated with Texas Roadhouse and serves stone baked pizzas, burgers and more. 3534 Secor Rd., 419-531-1133. bubbas33.com

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

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) BEEN SINGLE SO LONG— I HAVE NO CLUE! Designers: Anita Tipton (atipton@adamsstreetpublishing.com) METROPARKS, FARMERS MARKET, OR A MUD HENS GAME.

Nar Mediterranean Grill, a fastcasual chain, has opened at Westgate in the former Fiesta Salon space.

3305 W. Central Ave., 419-720-4346. narmediterranean.com

NWOH Rapid Response Meeting - Join NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, and URGE: Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity to discuss and prepare for the future of Roe v. Wade after Justice Kennedy retires. 6-8pm. Location TBA. facebook.com/NARALProChoiceOhio Free

Tuesday, 7.24

Toledo Name and Gender Change Legal Clinic - Trained attorneys will provide oneon-one counseling to walk you through the process of updating your identity documents during this FREE Legal Clinic held at Equitas Health’s Toledo Office. No need to bring anything but your questions. 6-8pm. Equitas Health, 3450 W. Central Ave., Suite 104.

Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 614-340-6729, or email legalclinic@equitashealth.com, to make a reservation.

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This Clinic Stays OPEN - Capital Care Celebration! - Join NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio as we honor the activism demonstrated by dedicated volunteers throughout Toledo’s fight to keep abortion safe, legal and accessible. Location is TBD. RSVP to Hannah@ Prochoiceohio.org by Monday, July 23. Free Twylite Thursday: Golden Retriever Rescue Resource - Enjoy food, entertainment, and games while celebrating golden retrievers. Need we say more? Benefitting the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, Inc. $10. 5-8pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. gr-rescue.org

Wednesday, 8.1

Wednesdays With Wade - Join Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and senior staff members the first Wednesday of each month at a different location in the City for a free public meeting.

4:30-6pm. Point Place Library, 2727 117th St., facebook.com/ElectWade Free

Thursday, 8.2

Algae Bloom’s Return - Maumee Bay Brewing Co. and The Ohio Environmental Council will commemorate the Toledo water crisis with a limited edition, special beer called Algae Bloom, a sour double IPA made with matcha powder and kiwi. 5pm-2am. Maumee Bay Brewing Company, 27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302.

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Learning from the best Great big celebration

Join the African American Community in honoring culture, history, health and education at the 2018 Toledo African American Festival, hosted by the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union. Enjoy local food and entertainment with a full day of live music, including performances from four local choirs, DJ Ellery Smith and headliner The Dramatics, joined by L.J. Reynolds. $10, general, $20 for VIP. Noon-9pm Sunday, July 22. Promenade Park, 250 Water St., 419-255-8876. toledourban.net Free

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners should visit the library for Toledo Small Business Resource Day. If you’re looking to start or expand your business, this networking event will feature a resource fair, access to a Capital Panel, and presentations by guest speakers. 4-7pm. Tuesday, July 24.

Main Branch Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200. ecdi.org Free

Around again

The all-inclusive group, Circle, along with the Toledo Museum of Art will celebrate a program relaunch and introduce new board members Thursday, July 19. Formerly known as Circle 2445, the program works to develop new and innovative ways for the community to connect with the Museum and art culture. Working with young professionals for the past four years, Circle is now branching out to attract a larger membership audience, welcoming Toledo’s diverse community. Along with an expansion, the program has rebranded with “Circle Labs,” an organization of engaging events held during the year. Registration for the party is required. RSVP online. 6-8pm. Thursday, July 19. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Terrace, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Designer spotlight

In 2000, Laguna Beach-based designer Lisa McDennon founded her interiors firm, Lisa McDennon Design, which put a spotlight on the region’s modern history, architecture and culture by balancing sophistication with an edgy aesthetic. Meet McDennon, and hear about her line line of trendsetting and unexpected interior design pieces with the Ohio-based manufacturer, during Daiquiris & Design at Gross Electric.

5:30-7:30pm. Monday, July 23. Gross Electric Showroom, 2807 N. Reynolds Rd. Reservations are required, and space is limited. To reserve your spot, contact Kristen at Gross Electric at 419-537-8263 or kkreienkamp@grosselectric. com by Friday, July 20. Lisamcdennon.com. grosselectric.com Free

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Nobody’s perfect

Keeping it real in City Politics

by Johnny Hildo What do you expect?

We live in a representative democracy. That means we don’t vote directly on policy issues. Instead we vote to elect folks to represent us in the halls of power to make policy decisions.

Once in office, they work for us. But they don’t work for you, or for me. They work for that amorphous, diverse gaggle of goobers called “we the people.”

Who do you expect them to be?

Another day older, deeper in debt

Remember the mayoral race in twenty oh nine. Mayoral candidate and County Auditor Anita Lopez was excoriated for having mountains of debt.

Fast forward to twenty eighteen. ThenCity Council member Lindsay Webb nearly resigned her appointment to be County Treasurer because of a low credit score caused by mountains of debt.

Both women grew up in working class households in Toledo. No silver spoons for either one. They both attended college, then law school, racking up massive student loans. They have both struggled through difficult personal times, but have emerged as hard-working, respected public servants.

Aren’t these true Toledo stories?

Can’t Lopez and Webb better represent us, because they know what we’re going through?

Or would we prefer to be represented by folks who grew up without struggle, without hardship, without financial difficulties?

The good fight

Back in twenty seventeen, Larry Sykes was a candidate for re-election to his seat on Toledo City Council. A self-described “activist” decided it was his role to pester, harass, and generally provoke Sykes on his way into a candidate forum.

Sykes grew up on the mean streets of Toledo, a proud Bulldog from Scott HS. He was a successful boxer as a youth, then went on to a long career in banking. A Toledo success story that could have turned out, like the stories of too many other African-American males, much differently. Sykes has also spent decades in public service, on community boards and as an elected official, giving back to the community that has given him so much.

But that night last year, Sykes had enough of the verbal attack. He told the “activist” so, and, when the young man wouldn’t stop and instead grabbed Sykes by the shoulder, Sykes physically restrained him.

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What would you do if someone wouldn’t leave you alone when you told them to? Sykes is human, like you and me. He snapped. The “activist” is lucky he didn’t get it worse.

Do we expect elected representatives to be punching bags, who should just accept verbal and physical harassment? Do we want robots without emotions, or real live human beings?

Back to human

Then this month, Councilman Tyrone Riley left a restaurant after a meeting with campaign volunteers and didn’t pay his tab. He says he intended to pay later, and the former owner of the restaurant often let him do so.

Riley comes from a large family with deep Toledo roots. He fights hard for a fair share of City resources for his district. He has steadily improved Smith Park, where he played as a young Toledoan.

Did he dine and dash? Or did he have an arrangement to pay for campaign meetings in a particular way, and didn’t know the ownership of the establishment had changed?

Riley was allegedly harassed for driving a Cadillac as a public servant.

Is there some standard automobile elected representatives are supposed to drive? Should they be hassled for every personal decision they make?

The strength of the United States of America is our diversity. If we standardize our expectations for elected officials, making them cookie cutters of each other, the robust debate necessary to a thriving democracy would be lost. We need diverse voices to get the people’s work accomplished.

Lopez, Webb, Sykes, and Riley are not perfect. They’re human. Dedicated to public service, but with human imperfections, striving to do their best. Same goes for Wade, and Yvonne Harper, and Matt Cherry, and Rob Ludeman, and Tom Waniewski, and Sandy Spang, and, well, you get the picture.

Isn’t that what we should expect in those who represent us? Humanity?

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We aren’t sure who the first person was that said, “I LOVE being single,” but we’re pretty sure they were a goddamn liar. Most people hate being single. What’s to love? Low life expectancy. Sure, that sounds great!

And maybe you’re one of the rare people that are actually #singleandlovingit— and that’s great, but we doubt it— then this guide won’t apply to you. Most likely, you are one of the many Toledoans who are #singleandtoleratingit. To that, we say: Welcome. You aren’t alone.

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Be honest with yourself.

You’re single, a lot of people are, it’s no big deal. Just as you don’t need to justify why you love who you love, you also don’t need to justify your complete lack of love— or the fact that you hate it. You don’t need to tell people you “LOVE being single.” (You don’t.)

You don’t need to tell yourself that “men are intimidated by you.” (They aren’t.)

You also don’t need to say “they will grow on me.” (They won’t.) You are who you are. Own it.

IS FOR “BE YOURSELF.”

Just kidding. This is the worst advice ever. Being yourself is the problem. Obviously, we aren’t suggesting that you should take on a new personality— this isn’t Fight Club, this is just dating— but we are saying you should reflect on what you need to improve. Have a bad temper? Are you impatient? Do you love the sound of your own voice?

Me too. Email me. Let’s date.

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them on the table. Then combine them. Maybe you and your new date have enough Biggby points to get a free drink?

Who knows. But the best way to anyone’s heart is an open wallet.

Ask your friends if they know anyone you might like. Then please, for the love of God, ignore their suggestion.

They don’t know. You really think they could identify your soulmate? If they did, they would have hooked you up already. If not, they aren’t your friend.

Instead, ask yourself: “What is wrong with me?” Then...

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IS FOR EXERCISE. We aren’t

telling you to lose weight. If that’s what you assume, well, sorry for holding the mirror up. We are, however, telling you to exercise. As a single person, you might be missing out on what you typically get in a relationship: that rewarding rush of blood and endorphins. You can still keep your body warm, your blood pumping, and endorphins flooding by hitting the gym.

Plus, you’ll get the kind of self-confidence that actually lasts.

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IS FOR FORGET. Remember?

You had this thing you had to go to later tonight… Right?

Whatever “that thing” is, just make sure to always know what that thing actually is and to have an informative backstory ready in case your date goes sour.

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Think back: What’s the worst date that you’ve ever been on? Hopefully it wasn’t bad as some of the horror stories we received from our readers when we posed the same question on Facebook. Sure, maybe some of them are lying (we see you, Lynda), but we can’t exactly prove them wrong. Anyway, who cares? Laughter is medicine. Here’s your daily dose:

Everyone is welcome without prejudice

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ithout warning me, he takes me to his family reunion. It was obvious he had never brought a girl home, and there were 50 family members there. Did I mention it was a pig farm? As we walked into the barn, his grandfather was in the process of killing and slaughtering one of said pigs "for dinner" and arterial blood splashed in my hair and face. I looked like Carrie.

Mom, grandma, and great-grandma were waiting for me after I cleaned up and showed me every single picture they had ever taken of my date, describing in detail how the doctor had bungled his circumcision "but you can't hardly tell." Grandma whipped out a tape measure from God knows where and measured my bust so she could make me a "wedding shawl." Mom told me they were happy he had brought a girl home as it made them feel much better about his mental health after "the incident." After dinner, his great-uncle was walking back up to the house, had a heart attack and died before he hit the ground. We had to leave when the volunteer EMTs showed up because one of the female EMTss had a restraining order against my date. On the way home, he hit a deer. Needless to say, I never saw him again. ­­­­­— Lynda Shepherd Kuehn

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spent my formidable years in Providence Rhode Island where Shepard Fairey (a famous street artist) started to get famous with his OBEY brand. I have an OBEY sticker with Andre The Giant on my car. The guy mentions it, and I talk to him about the artist and the use of propaganda and how it all got started. I even showed him pictures. He then continues to talk to me about WWF wrestling for quite some time, mentioning how flamboyant a gentleman named Rick Flare is.

Wooooooo. I have never watched wrestling in my life. Opposites did not attract. ­­­­­— Cara Ricci

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ent to pick up my date from some bowling alley and he kept saying he was a “celebrity” because he was the nephew of someone, even called him, and the guy had no idea who he was. He randomly wanted to get out of the car and breakdance. After he got back in he then proceeded to have a mental breakdown and asked me to drop him back off at the bowling alley. ­­­­­— Ashley Hosick

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IS FOR INDULGENCE.

Every negative has a positive.

Maybe you don’t have a charming beau on your side, but you are probably saving a lot of money and have a ton of free time. Indulge in it. Buy an expensive cocktail and feel casually elegant at Registry Bistro, treat yourself to a massage, or do whatever it is you want to do.

You only have three people to make happy: “me, myself and I.”

J Go online. In a lot of ways, dating apps like Tinder are like party drugs— everyone denies touching them, but you still find plenty of people compulsively using on the weekend. Just bite the bullet, accept that you’ll never meet some perfect cutie reading your favorite book at the bookstore, and make a profile.

Everyone else has.

IS FOR JOKES.

Whether “LOL” is your favorite defense mechanism or medicine, you might as well take advantage of it. Home Slice Pizza (28 S. St. Clair St.) hosts a free open mic comedy night every Thursday at 8pm. It might sound cheesy (yes, kill us), but perhaps you will meet someone who will break down your steel-armored sarcasm and tickle your, uh, funny bone.

If you didn’t learn them as a kid, there’s your problem. If you did, use them. You’d be surprised what happens when you employ a bit of common courtesy.

We heard that a proper “please” and “thank you” can turn a 2 into a 10. We think that’s wrong, but we’re often wrong. Just take hope where you can find it.

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IS FOR NO

No means no. Yes, usually, means yes. Say what you mean and mean what you say, and say it whenever you want. But remember: not everyone else does this. It’s up to you to make sure your date’s “yes” is really a “yes.” Sound awkward? It isn’t. Communicating consent doesn’t “ruin the mood,” it ensures both partners feel safe and comfortable.

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IS FOR OPEN. Whether it be your heart, your mind, eyes, or your pants, opening up is the key to moving on.

Bitter is never better, and a cold, sardonic personality is a hard one for anyone to cozy up to. Do what you need to do to expand your mind, but just make sure you do it. Change is coming— will you be its leader, or its follower?

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is for politics People say that you aren’t supposed to discuss politics early on in a relationship. But, it’s likely the people who say this are divorced. If you think that Trump is the literal human manifestation of a vomited Cheeto, and the person you met on Tinder wears a MAGA hat, it’s best to either hash things out early, or run— very, very fast— in the opposite direction.

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Fall in Love... Again

while since you got hot and heavy in a makeout session?

Here’s a fact that will give you the mystical ascetic powers perfect for ignoring your loneliness: Even a peck on the mouth can transmit STDs, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2 and syphilis. Even scarier, people can spread herpes without knowing they have it, since the virus often remains dormant for years.

Horrified? Awesome. I bet you don’t even want to kiss anyone now.

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IS FOR LONELINESS.

Everyone finds themselves drunk, alone at 3am, shoving shredded cheese into their mouth and checking their phone to see if they finally got the text back. I think?

God, I hope so. Either way, smelling like mildew and watching every episode of My Strange Addiction isn’t attractive to anybody. Including yourself. Take a shower. Make your bed. Go outside. Call a friend.

Seriously, if you’re feeling really down, the only place to go is up.

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IS FOR HELP. Help yourself to whatever is in their fridge and/or medicine cabinet. One of three things is going on here, so let’s just expedite the process. 1) You will never see this person again, so nothing actually matters. Pick through whatever, in the most existential way possible.

2) This person’s studio apartment (Chelsea Place or the Old West End… pick your poison) is going to be your new hangout spot, so you might as well be comfortable while they get comfortable with you being comfortable. 3) You are not the only other date who often finds themselves comfortable here. If so, chances are the other dates are smart-ish by now and remember which way the olives were facing when they last left. Might as well have some fun with it. It’s like your own personal Sherlock/Moriarty standoff.

We recommend a spyglass.

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For every great date, there is a completely awful one. It’s no big deal. Babe Ruth didn’t have a perfect batting average either. At the very least, uncomfortable dates are fantastic opportunities to learn what, and who, you want. Plus, if it makes you feel better, your date is almost definitely having just as bad of a time as you.

IS FOR STRANGE.

Get some. Seriously. But not how you might think. We aren’t telling you to find the freakiest freak you can freaking find and take them home. But, we are saying you need to get out of your comfort zone.

Try out a new hobby. Attend a class.

Talk to someone you think seems weird. Two things happen when you encounter strange: you will feel a lot more normal, and you find out something new about yourself.

You don’t have to speak as much as you think. Statistically, an adult averages about 48 thoughts per minute. Now, we know you don’t get to converse with other humans as often as you’d like, but there is no way anyone else cares about ALL of that. Pick and choose, share the most interesting things you think about.

Sound hard? Take a chill pill.

They don’t drug test for those.

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IS FOR RASHES. Maybe you’re celibate. Maybe you’re in a series of no-strings-attached-super-casualand-totally-sincere-friends-withbenefits-relationships (stop kidding yourself). Either way, it’s never a bad time to get an HIV/STD test.

Considering you have tons of free time, and plenty of public facilities provide free or low-cost tests (see stdtestexpress.com/free-std-testingtoledo-oh for locations), you have no excuse.

IS FOR UNCOMFORTABLE.

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IS FOR VICTORY

For every awful date is a great one, and for every great date is a perfect one. Just dial back the excitement before you congratulate yourself on a victory.

Humans have a habit of putting their blinders on. We aren’t saying you should look for the worst in your newfound crush, but we are suggesting you be realistic and take your time.

Love is a battlefield, not a war.

IS FOR THIRST.

Woah there. Sex is great, but it isn’t life and death. No need to treat your feverish desire for a warm body like you’re literally going to die.

Don’t comment “Nice” on your wouldbe beau’s vacation photos. Don’t text “u up?” to anyone, ever. Don’t make jokes about “beer goggles” so you an give yourself the “courage” to take home someone you know you shouldn’t. Calm your moronic urges with a productive activity, like masturbating.

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IS FOR WHY????

I don’t know. You are perfect. You are beautiful. You do no wrong. You deserve the best, and it’s not fair that you aren’t in love. Ok? Is that seriously what you wanted to hear?

Next time you need a pat on the back call your dad. Jeez.

X Y

IS FOR XXX.

I don’t know. Watch porn?

The alphabet has a lot of letters. God damn.

IS FOR YOU.

Forget about significant others. The relationship you have with yourself is the most significant relationship you will ever have.

You are either your worst enemy or your best friend, and this is (almost) entirely up to you. Use your time flying solo to get a handle on the most important person to know— you.

Z

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UPCOMING

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CHOW LINE

POPPERS The long stretch

Enjoy dining al fresco for a good cause.

Join the American Cancer Society Young Professional Committee for the Dinner on Huron Street, a delicious chefmade, five-course dinner paired with delectable wines on a table stretching down Huron Street. Live music, dancing, a raffle, and much more will support the fight of the American Cancer Society through continuing cancer research. $75. 6:30pm Saturday, July 28. Huron St., Downtown.

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Bite and bloom

Bird is the word

Maple Leaf Farms, a family-owned Indiana duck farm, brings their Duckmobile truck to Walt Churchill’s Markets on Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21. Learn all about the family business and products while tasting dishes like duck bacon and smoked duck breast. Along with samplings, free giveaways accompany a duck purchase. 11am-7pm Friday, July 20 at Walt Churchill’s Market Perrysburg, 26625 Dixie Hwy., 419-872-6900, and 11am-4pm Saturday, July 21 at Walt Churchill’s Maumee, 3320 Briarfield Blvd., 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free

Gather with friends during the reflective community experience of the Bird and Tree Picnic at Toledo Museum of Art. Since 1914, adults and children have joined the Bird and Tree Club to make Toledo a garden city by planting flower and vegetable gardens. To celebrate the century-old efforts, the Museum will host a picnic featuring period music, a special cafe menu, and access to the historic Libbey House across the street. Bring your own basket and other picnic essentials and bask in the beautiful scenery of the Museum’s blooming campus.

Noon-3pm Sunday, July 29. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Bake shop worker Alisha Garcia shows off sweet and savory Mexican pastries.

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It’s 8:43 a.m. on a Saturday and despite the early hour, there are seven cars in front of La Paloma. Because the secret is out—some of the best damn Mexican cuisine and pastries in Toledo are made in this tiny eatery. Their pork tamales, available in mild or spicy, are sold by the dozen, which is a good thing because it’s impossible to eat just one. And the traditional Mexican pastries are enough to make a person swear off franchised donut shops for life.

for dipping in coffee; biscotti be damned.

Then there are the empanadas, which come in four flavors – pumpkin, apple, pineapple, and cherry. The pumpkin empanada is sweet without being overpowering; a pleasant, lingering smooth flavor that puts any fall-flavored latte to shame. The pineapple empanada features a delightfully tangy filling that tastes like a tiki drink without the rum— tropical, sweet, and completely satisfying.

Family recipes

La Paloma (Spanish for ‘the dove) is filled with traditional Mexican charm and culture. In one corner, there’s a painting for sale of the late Tejano-singer Selena wearing a crown, painted by the son of current owner Adalia Sanchez. A colorful display of traditional Mexican hats and blankets hang on the wall.

The refrigerated cooler is packed with Jarritos Mexican sodas and – arguably the best soft drink in the world – Mexican Coke, made with real cane sugar.

On weekends, La Paloma offers grab-n-go hot food, including king size burritos for only $2.50, gorditas for $1.50 and menudo (mmmmm…tripe!) for $9.50 a quart. And yes, those famous mild or spicy pork tamales, are always available for pickup, sold by the dozen.

Take flight with La Paloma. It’s worth the trip.

But behind the delicious food and unassuming storefront is a story of hard work and family bonding. In the mid-’80s Jose Perez was working as a foreman in a battery factory. But according to his grandson and La Paloma manager Jonathan Ruiz, the factory closed without warning. Finding himself suddenly unemployed, Perez needed to learn a new trade. Fast.

“My grandfather had a cousin who had a bake shop. He showed him how to bake all kinds of Mexican cookies and pastries,” said Ruiz.

As Perez learned the secrets to great Mexican baking, the close-knit entrepreneurial family scrimped and saved. La Paloma opened in 1986, serving classic Latin delights such as churros and empanadas. “Thirty-two years later, we’re still here,” said Ruiz, with a laugh.

The crème and strawberry churros are everything the fabled Mexican pastry should be—hearty and crunchy on the outside, with a sweet, soft center-perfect

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What’s on the inside

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Tastings Thursday, 7.19

Beat the Heat Wine Tasting Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

July is National Park & Recreation Month, and to celebrate, the shop will host this benefit tasting to support Ohio State Parks. Sample cooler friendly red and white wines and participate in the raffle for a chance to win a gift basket! $5.

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Pinot Noir From Around the World Walt Churchill’s Market

It’s the perfect time for outdoor barbeques, so why not pair those summer meats with good tasting wine? Try different Pinot Noirs from all over. Prices vary. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Wednesday, 7.25

Pints for Prairies Black Cloister Brewing Company

Enjoy a pour of beer to benefit the Wild Toledo Prairie Initiative.

Join the Toledo Zoo AAZK Chapter and guest speaker, Ryan Walsh, Conservation Coordinator, for an engaging presentation, 50/50 cash raffle and a growler giveaway. Ticket includes a beer and a custom “Pints for Prairies” glass. $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door. 7-10pm. 619 Monroe St. 419-214-1500. toledozoo.org/pintsforprairies

Friday, 7.27

Wines That Won’t Break the Bank Walt Churchill’s Market

Everybody likes to save some money, especially when it comes to delicious adult beverages!

At this tasting, sample some of the market’s best wines available for under $11. 4-7pm.

26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Saturday, 7.28

Summer White Wines for the Deck Walt Churchill’s Market

This one’s for those that enjoy outdoor sipping either by the pool, on the deck or patio. Try some refreshing white wines to cool you down this summer. Prices vary. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Culinary Events Thursday, 7.19

Sunday, 7.22

Scene on the Green!

Market on the Green

Sunday Dinners at Benchmark Benchmark Restaurant

In collaboration with the Arts Commission part of the Art Loop, the market will feature live music, food trucks, a classic car show, plenty of indoor and outdoor activities, plus samples of beer and other local bites. 5:30-8pm.

1806 Madison Ave. 567-585-0055. promedica.org/marketonthegreen Free

The restaurant has extended their delectable, chef-made three-course dinner through July!

Indulge with your family and/or friends on a starter, entree and dessert, all for just $35. 3-9pm.

Also offered July 22. 6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

Amazing Appetizers Family Friendly Foodology

Saturday, 7.28

Donut Eating Contest Village Hall of Whitehouse

Create high-end looking appetizers including feta salad in cucumber cups, BBQ pork wontons, buffalo chicken meatballs and cheesecake stuffed chocolate dipped strawberries during this beginner level course. $45. 5:30-8:30pm.

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

Love donuts as much as the next guy? Put your love to the test during this contest stuffing your face with the sweet doughy treat to win prizes and bragging rights, with three different age group competitions. See online for a registration form. Must register by Tuesday, July 24. 10am.

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Food for Thought Summer Volunteer Mixer Brim House

So You Wanna Be a Garden Chef?

TUC Garden

Meet with other volunteers that help make our community great and provide food for those in need. While mingling, listen to live music, view featured art as part of the Art Loop, and enjoy food and happy hour priced drinks. RSVP in advance on Facebook or by emailing vista@feedtoledo.org 5-7pm. 444 N. Summit St. 419-972-0022. facebook.com/feedtoledo Free

Join class instructor and community gardner, Saundra Irvine, for an educational and fun time learning how to prepare garden picks with produce from the TUC Garden. 10am-1pm.

4747 Hill Ave. 567-316-0266. tucgarden.org Free

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CURTAIN CALL

THEATER NOTES

Playing ‘Mind Games’ Hypnotist Chuck King to perform at Imagination Station

By Jeff McGinnis

Made in Michigan

“Everybody has been hypnotized,” hypnotist and comedy magician Chuck King. “And with that being said, it might not be what you think it is. This is a great example for a layman: If you ever driven your car, and you’ve ever got preoccupied by a thought and driven past your exit, you’ve experienced, witnessed and participated in what’s called ‘road hypnosis’ or ‘highway hypnosis.’

“Another great example is, you pull into your driveway and don’t remember the last 20 minutes of driving. You were driving by what’s called ‘road memory,’ and we use that all the time.

It’s where you can function doing two things at the same time.”

King has made a living from understanding the susceptibility of the human psyche for three decades, establishing himself as one of the premiere stage hypnotists in the world. King will bring his skills to the Imagination Station, on July 26 at 7pm, for a performance called “Mind Games.”

See the show, or be the show

“It’s a family-friendly show, that’s important. All my shows are that way,” King said.

“I use a tagline: You can either see the show or be the show. I do call for volunteers to come up out of the audience.”

King first became interested in hypnotism as the co-owner of a magic shop in the early 80s, selling books about magic and other artistic disciplines— juggling, mime, ventriloquism, mentalism. One day he read a tome about hypnosis, which prepared him when a unique opportunity arose during his gig as a house magician at

a Club in Lansing, MI. (King lives in East Lansing.)

“I was working at the club, and about 5 o’clock one evening, I got the call from the entertainment director of the property that a fellow by the name of the Amazing Kreskin, a hypnotist, couldn’t make the show that night because of weather.

“He asked me to cover the show,” King said. “Because it was Kreskin, I thought they wanted me to do hypnosis. And I never discussed it. So, I went out and did my very first hypnosis show. And doggone it, I had so much fun with it that they ended up asking me to do it once a week.”

Head north for Theatre NOVA’s Michigan Playwrights Festival to hear new works from Michigan writers.

The five-day summer festival will feature five new plays, each debuting for one night only. On Wednesday, July 25th, the festival begins with “Sex and Innocence” by Emilio Rodriguez, a story about a Hollywood plastic figurine that comes to life. On Thursday, a past-her-prime actress attempts to revive her career in “Hollywood Lies” by Jackie Sue Salter. On Friday, a retired hospital worker struggles with grief and finances in “Under Ceege” by Jeffry Chastang. On Saturday, a road trip ends with a New Mexico mystery in “Dirt” by Kristin Andrea Hanratty. On Sunday, a teenage runaway comes home in “Dirty Glass” by Micealaya Moses. July 2529. All plays begin at 8pm. $30 for a festival pass, or $10 per play. Theatre NOVA, 410 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor. 734-635-8450.

Theatrenova.org —AC

Honestly Abe

Does the name Davey Herold mean anything to you? If you’re a history buff, you might know him as John Wilkes Booth’s accomplice in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Follow the planning, the infamous event, and the resulting manhunt from Herold’s perspective during WILKES, a fast-paced, contemporary play by the Glacity Theatre Collective. 8pm. August 2-4, Thursday-Saturday. $15. Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr., 419-277-3492. info@glacity.org glacity.org

The science of hypnosis

King has gone on to perform thousands of gigs all over the world, with appearances on “The Tonight Show” and in venues as varied as comedy clubs, cruise ships, fairs -- and now a science museum, where King says his audience will engage with the science of hypnosis, while getting a laugh or two.

“My job is never to prove that it’s real -- it is real. It’s been used in every hospital in the world since 1959. My job is to entertain with it, and I do.”

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$30, and attendees may also gain admission to the Body Worlds RX exhibit for an additional $5.

7pm. Thursday, July 26.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

Sunset Serenades Concert Series

7PM WEDNESDAYS:

Program made possible by:

JULY 25, AUGUST 8, AUGUST 25 Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall Deck

Registration starts at 8:00am

Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 8:30am

Swan Creek Metro Park, 4100 Glendale Ave, Toledo, OH 43615 Our goal is to join together as a community, to raise awareness and to engage in the fight to prevent and end Human & Sex Trafficking. Additionally, we seek to aid sexually exploited children through safe havens and developmental programs.

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BY MAIL: My Sister’s House for Girls, 9612 Angola Rd, Holland, OH 43528

Proceeds will benefit local Human & Sex Trafficking Direct Service Providers:

The 19th season of this popular concert series is sponsored by The Lakes of Sylvania. Light refreshments made possible by Buckeye Telesystem, Oakleaf Village and The Citizens for the Olander Park System. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, and if the weather turns nasty, concerts are moved inside the Hall.

Salvation Army R.I.S.E., Butterflies 15, My Sister’s House for Girls, Project V.O.I.C.E., Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition, Advocating Opportunity and others.

6930 Sylvania Ave. Sylvania, OH 43560 | (419) 882-8313 | olanderpark.com

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Shakespeare (Abridged) Billy S’s 37 plays, in two hours

By Jeff McGinnis

This show simultaneously pays homage to and pokes fun at William Shakespeare, theater’s most sacred cow. In the space of a few hours, three actors take to the stage to summarize all 37 of the Bard’s legendary plays— including the sonnets— in a blizzard of wit and energetic performance.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” has become a theatrical favorite of both audiences and performers since its debut in 1987. Performed numerous times in Northwest Ohio over the ensuing decades, including a production at the Toledo Rep as recently as 2016, the latest version— a collaboration between Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT) and Cutting Edge Theatre Company beginning on July 22— has director Jeffrey Albright taking the show back to its roots.

The play’s the thing

Albright and his cast are utilizing the original 1987 script written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfeld. The show has been changed

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over time, leading to the release of a 20th anniversary “revised” edition, but the ACT/Cutting Edge production focuses on the original text.

“I’ve seen a version of it performed, but I’ve not seen this particular version performed,” Albright said. This is not to say that the show won’t see some adaptation from its original script in the performance -- in fact, one of the most delightful things about “Complete Works” is how malleable the show’s writers have allowed it to be, to grow and evolve from performance to performance.

“One of the things that the playwrights are very clear about in the script is that some of the pop culture and the political names that are used — they give you permission to change it and update it,” Albright said.

All the world’s a stage

The end result is a show that may never feel 100% the same twice from one staging to another. This is even true of the individual performances of this particular production -- the first show, on July 22, will be at Sylvania’s Olander Park, while the last two performances on July 27 and 28 will take place at St. Paul’s United Methodist on Madison Ave. downtown. “The fun thing is, the first night (a fundraiser for Cutting Edge) will include an outdoor performance, and then the next weekend, they’ll be doing it inside,” explained Albright.

(L-R) Vince Garcia, Jeffrey Beam, and Sir King Castro in “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” Each cast member plays dozens of roles over the course of the 90-minute production.

Approached by Cutting Edge’s creative director and group co-founder Stephanie L. Dennehy Albright had remained friendly with her since he directed her in a production years ago.

“Stephanie was concerned that we were having actors learn this complicated piece for only one performance.

And so she asked if my theater company, Actors Collaborative Toledo, would do the co-production, and the second weekend is in collaboration with ACT.”

PHOTO COURTESY: CUTTING EDGE THEATRE COMPANY.

CURTAIN CALL

Albright’s staging of “Complete Works” lends itself to being a very mobile production. With minimal sets and props, his ideas for the production allow the staging to travel from place to place, as well.

“We’re working with blocks and buckets of props that can be easily moved,” Albright said. “And my whole concept of the show is that this is a traveling group of actors and that they pick up their boxes and their buckets of props and go on to the next place.”

Tickets can only be purchased through Cutting Edge Theatre: call 419-704-6184 or visit cuttingedgetheatre.org.

3pm. Sunday, July 22. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Free for Olander members. $10 for non-members. $30 per person, or $50 per couple if attending the show and Afterglow fundraiser.

8pm. Friday, July 27 & Saturday, July 28. St. Paul’s United Methodist, 1201 Madison Ave., $15.

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FILM NOTES

REEL APPEAL

Dead or alive

Creating in the cosmos

You don’t have to be a hippie to get into jamming with the sounds of the Grateful Dead— you just have to have a pulse.

Experience the infectious live performances that defined the band, and that made Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir household names, during the 8th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies, featuring a presentation of the band’s July 7, 1989 show at Philadelphia’s John F. Kennedy Stadium. Held on, what would have been, Jerry Garcia’s 76th birthday, 7pm. Wednesday, August 1.

Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-2324. Fallen Timbers 14 + Xtreme, 2300 Village Dr. W., Maumee.

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Sail on

Local filmmaker Matt Erman sees stars making films

by Jason Webber

You never know what to expect from Fostoria filmmaker Matt Erman.

Sometimes you’ll get a trippy sci-fiinfluenced journey through the cosmos like his short film Universal Drift, shown at the recent Glass City Film Festival. Or you may encounter his berserk film Mental State: Revelation, a touching story about a deranged priest who electrocutes a teenage girl to make her sweat so he can mix it into a tea to sell in stores.

Yet, the affable, soft-spoken Erman is not some eccentric David Lynchwannabe— he’s a professional.

Reel well-rounded

Erman owns the professional media production company Capture 1 Studios, and is often hired out by TV studios, event promoters, and producers to cover various conventions, sporting events, and trade shows. To date, Capture 1 has filmed events with Arnold Schwarzenegger and professional athletes such as Pittsburgh Steelers icon and Ohio native Ben Roethlisberger.

Through it all, his first love is filmmaking and telling stories. “I’m trying to be as diverse as I can possibly be, which is why I can make a film like Mental State: Revelation and then turn around and make Universal Drift, said Erman from the Capture 1 offices in Fostoria. “A science fiction guy might watch Universal Drift, then watch Mental State, and be surprised that the same person made both films, saying to himself, ‘Wow, I want to see what else this guy made.’ That’s how you create a fan.”

Erman’s Universal Drift was inspired by his love of space and the life-changing event of seeing Star Wars as a kid.

“George Lucas is the guy who got me thinking about space. Like millions of others (Star Wars) opened a whole

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new world for me and I just became obsessed with the stars.”

Erman first turned his fascination with astronomy into a cool hobby, taking photos of celestial bodies with his camera. All the stars featured in the six-minute Universal Drift are actual images taken by Erman of the Ohio night sky.

Outside in

As he grew up, Erman maintained a healthy interest in the outdoors, eventually enrolling in Hocking College to train as a park ranger. He soon discovered that a career in forestry was not what he had envisioned.

“I just realized that being a park ranger was not going to be up my alley,” said Erman. “But one day at school, as I was walking down a hallway wondering what I was going to do with my life, I saw the TV broadcasting and production classroom.”

Inspiration struck like a shot from a Han Solo blaster. He changed majors immediately to TV and Film Production and after working for several years as a graphic designer, he founded Capture1 last January and now produces media full-time. When he’s not filming a special event, he’s hard at work making movies.

Erman is currently shopping Universal Drift to other film festivals around the country. He is also in post-production for his upcoming thriller The Legend of Holcomb Road, a spooky film based on a stretch of road in Wood County that is home to dozens of urban legends about ghosts and strange creatures in the woods.

“This is literally a dream come true to be able to do what I love full-time,” said Erman. “I’m a blessed man.”

Have you ever seen a perfect crescent moon in the sky and started yelling, “In the name of the moon, I’ll punish you”? If you’re a girl in her mid-20s or early 30s, it’s possible. If not, you won’t be as excited for Fathom Events’ Sailor Moon at The Movies events. See the beloved “Guardian who fights for Love and Justice” during four special events showing classic Sailor Moon movies, featuring Sailor Moon R, Sailor Moon S, Sailor Moon SuperS, and the never-before-seen short, Ami’s First Love. Saturday, July 28, Monday, July 30, Saturday, August 4, and Monday, August 6. Playing at Franklin Park 16 and Fallen Timbers 14 + Xtreme. See the full lineup online at fathomevents.com

Midnight movies

What does it mean when Hollywood talks about “the magic of the movies?” We’re not entirely sure, but we think that seeing your favorite movie return to a theater filled with other excited fans for a midnight showing is about as magical as things get. Head to The State Theatre in Ann Arbor for two upcoming midnight movies: David Lynch’s Eraserhead on Saturday, July 21, and Jordan Peele’s Get Out plays on Saturday, July 28. Midnight showings are $8. 233 S. State St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8397. Statetheatrea2.org —AC

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Matt Erman’s films can be seen on the Capture 1 Studios YouTube channel and at www.capture1online.com

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CITY PAGES

BOOK NOTES

Poets of Toledo

A look into our city’s poetry community

By Emily Modrowski

Up on the rooftop

Sure, you’re supposed to be quiet in the library— but what about on the roof? Make some noise during The Literati of Toledo’s Rooftop Party at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library Main Branch. Enjoy sweeping views of downtown Toledo, dance the night away to live DJ sets while enjoying light fare and a cash bar. This page-turning party is hosted by The Literati, a non-profit group of young professionals supporting our libraries. $20. $15/members of partnering organizations (see the full list online). 7-11pm.

Saturday, July 21. Main Branch, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-259-5200. facebook.com/toledoliterati

Bookish discount

How’s that summer reading list coming? Stock up for all seasons during Gathering Volumes’ summer sidewalk sales. From 3:30-6:30pm on Thursdays through August 9, buy two used books, get the third one free. This bookish discount is a great way to pick up titles that will start, or add to, your current reading list. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188.

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In the PINK Book Club

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio for the inaugural meeting of a monthly intersectional book club to read works by different activists and political theorists and to read and dissect legislation in the state house and congress. The July reading for In the PINK will be House Bill 565, “regarding abolition of abortion.” If you need assistance or for accommodations, please email kristen.robideaux@ppoh.org. 6-8pm.

Monday, July 30. Planned Parenthood, 1301 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-1115. facebook.com/PPAOhio Free —AC

When she isn’t writing her own work, Kerry Trautman is helping organize resources and opportunities for other local poets.

Sharing a community’s art is amazing. Toledo’s growing artistic community, beyond music and traditional art, boasts talented writers and poets, finally receiving deserved recognition.

A literary mission

The Toledo Poetry Museum, an online phenomenon, has a mission to promote and showcase poetry written, right here, in our community. Caught up by the rest of the world, we can overlook talented, passionate people living among us. The museum has opened the doors for local poets with a platform to share their words with a supportive community. The admiration for local wordsmiths began as a blog, started by Michael Kocinski, and grew into something much bigger.

Kerry Trautman, one of the museum members who began a Facebook page to organize events, met Kocinski through poetry classes at the University of Toledo. “We wanted a place to promote poetry events, publication opportunities, book publications by local poets, workshops. There was a lot going on( in the local poetry scene), but not a centralized place to find it all.”

Providing resources

The Toledo Poetry Museum offers a number of resources for local poets.

Their website has links to other helpful

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sites and also a list of local publishing opportunities for poets in Toledo. They also host open mic nights at Toledo hotspots like Black Kite Coffee, Brew, Calvino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, and the Peacock Cafe, among others.

Open mic nights, happening multiple times every week, give local poets an opportunity to showcase their work.

“I think our success is taking the form of expanded reach. I feel successful every time I receive a message on the TPM page or the website from someone saying they’re new to the area, or new to poetry, and they’re looking for places to read or listen and meet other poets. That’s exactly the role we want to play—bringing poets together,” Trautman explains.

Natural inspiration

The group hosts larger events as well, hosting an open mic event at Wildwood Metropark. “It felt refreshing to commune outside, surrounded by trees and grass, instead on in a coffee shop or a bar,” Trautman said.

On Sunday, July 29th from 11am-3pm, the group will host another Nature Poetry Reading and picnic, this time at Secor Metropark. Attendees are encouraged to be a part of the openmic reading of nature-inspired poetry of their own, or that of their favorite authors. Also, bring a dish to share at a potluck accompanying the event.

Access the website for updates on open-mic nights, to submit poetry for review by peers and local publishers, and more.

The Nature Poetry Reading.

11am-3pm. Sunday, July 29.

The Lone Oak Shelter at Secor Metropark.

10001 W. Central Ave., 419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.com Toledopoet.com toledo.poetry.museum@gmail.com

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Not your average shopping mall

ART TO HEART

One of Toledo’s oldest and most renowned art festivals, Art on the Mall, promoting local artists in the heart of the University of Toledo’s campus annually for the last twentythree years, continues on Centennial Mall, July 29. Vendors, from jewelers to basket weavers, will display their work along with live music, artist demonstrations, and various food options. Join families and art admirers alike for an afternoon of fun and art. 10am-5pm, Sunday, July 29. 2801 W. Bancroft St., Centennial Mall in the center of The University of Toledo’s main campus. Hosted by the UT Alumni Association. Free

Toledo Aerial Media co-owner Chris Aldrich: “a very different type of exhibit.”

Sensing the natural world

As our connection to technology strengthens, our connection to nature seems to weaken.

As we move further into the future, how can we prevent ourselves from moving farther from the natural world? Meditate on the question during the Toledo Museum of Art’s next exhibit, Sights & Sounds: Art, Nature, and the Senses, opening July 21. This multisensory exhibit features video new media and works on paper, some new to the TMA and others part of the permanent collection. Sights & Sounds is the first in a series of contemporary installations planned for the the space. Director of Curatorial Affairs Halona Norton-Westbrook will discuss the new exhibition at 2pm on Saturday, July 28. Saturday, July 21 through February, 2019.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. Toledomuseum.org Free —AC

A Bird’s Eye View

Drone photography at TAM’s Art at Alti2ude exhibit

By Erin Holden Toledo Aerial Media (TAM) has created a second exhibit of drone photography at Secor Metropark’s National Center for Nature Photography. A follow up to last year’s Art at Altitude, the most attended exhibit in the Center’s history, this year’s exhibit is titled Art at Alti2ude. The 40 aerial photos on display are organized by themes: local, sports, deserts, and oceans.

Aerial perspective

TAM Co-owner Chris Aldrich explains, “this is a very different type of exhibit” for a gallery that usually features nature photography. “A lot of what we do is naturerelated, but a lot of it isn’t, so they took a risk, in that sense, because it wasn’t what people normally expect to see here.”

The success of last year’s exhibit during the relatively slow season, January through March, is a testament to people’s enjoyment of TAM’s work. What makes it compelling is not just the subjects themselves, which range from desert landscapes to manatees clustered together in a Florida spring, but the aerial perspective, which lends another dimension to what would sometimes be considered ordinary. A man cutting the grass at the Mud Hens stadium, for instance, takes on new visual interest when you can see the intricate striping pattern from above.

A collaborative effort

These shots are collaborative, so there are no attributed photographers listed on any of the pieces. Aldrich noted that, “unlike a traditional photographer holding a camera, a lot of our shots are really a joint effort.” Someone is flying the drone while another person operates the camera. The installation of the downtown To-

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ledo cityscape at night and during the day required that the team perfectly match the shots, similar to putting together a puzzle. That piece is Aldrich’s favorite in this year’s collection because of the work it required.

“This shot in particular we probably spent a month of trial and error before we got what we liked,” he said. Taking two separate photos at two different times of the day and making them match is much more difficult with a drone than it would be with a stationary tripod. “What we wanted to show in terms of the big picture were the details.”

Two-tiered TAM

There are two sides of TAM, the technical side (services like aerial mapping, surveying, and thermal imaging) and the creative side like the Art at Alti2ude exhibit. Their work, which requires travel around the country, allows them to get the shots that are now on display. The side of the gallery that holds desert photography from Arizona and Utah originated from a job they had shooting a Lamborghini. They traveled in the Southwest for shots like “Surface of Mars” and “3 Years, 2 Months, 14 days, 16 hours,” the latter a reference to Forest Gump (the photo shows the spot where Forest finally stopped running).

“We like to show people things that they might not have looked at in the same way,” Aldrich said. “It’s showing a new perspective. We’re just looking at it in an interesting way.”

Noon-6pm. Friday-Sunday until September.

Secor Metropark National Center for Nature Photography. 10001 Central Ave., Sylvania.

419-407-9793. Metroparkstoledo.com Free

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Stories to tell

Tim Oehlers’ ninth album, “Songs for the Motherland”

By Courtney Probert

Thursday, 7.19

Art Loop: Summer Spectacular + Jeep Fest Preview - This month’s loop

partners with the Mud Hens, Warehouse District Association and Jeep Fest for tons of fun, local art, baseball, history and live entertainment with various venues participating. See online for a full list of activities and venues. 5:309pm. $1.25 for unlimited rides with TARTA. Art Loop Toledo, 1838 Parkwood Ave. #120.

419-254-2787. theartscommission.org/artloop

Exhibition Reception of Empty Spaces

This new showcase of works created by Isaac Klunk features ink and printed pieces on inner and outer space. Celebrate with the artist and meet Mr. Klunk at the reception. Empty Spaces is on view through Sunday, September 23.

6-8pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free

Friday, 7.20 Birds, Blooms, and Butterflies - Branna O’Dea’s flora and fauna watercolor art will be showcased at the Art and Performance Center, featuring a reception with an introduction to the exhibit, Q&A, and live music provided by Chloe Wagenhauser. 7-9pm. Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/ascwesttoledo.com Free

Saturday, 7.21 Depo 7 Year Anniversary Party

Celebrate the Depo’s seven years of business and art education with demos, workshops, a big sale on items, prizes and cake. There’s plenty to do to unleash your creativity with the staff. 10am-5pm. Also on Sunday, July 22. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free

Tuesday, 7.24 Garden Gnomes Class - Larry Knight will guide students on extrusion and handbuilding techniques to create their own garden gnome. Space is limited, register in advance. $25. 6-8pm. Sunshine Studios, 305 Conant St., Maumee. 419-891-8877. sunshinestudio.org Pottery & Cooking: Brunch Edition

Make your own kitchen pots, plates, bowls and baking dishes out of clay in this multiday class. The last class features a cooking lesson by Julie Beutler where you’ll eat off of the pieces you made. $85. 9-11am. Additional dates are Thursday, July 26, Tuesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 9. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrsyburg. 419-874-4174.

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Thursday, 7.26 Flashlight Tours in the Garden - View the works of the Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden at night with the help of a flashlight. Before the guided tour, sip on a complimentary drink and nosh on appetizers in the Cafe. $23/members, $30/non-members.

8-10pm. Also offered Friday, July 27. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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Artist Talk: Bim Willow - The bent willow furniture builder will discuss how he started building and teaching about this type of furniture, along with samples of his work which will be for sale. 6-9pm. Hands-On Studio at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-902-6800. facebook.com/handsonstudio Free

TMA Curator Talk - New things are coming to the Art Museum. Halona NortonWestbrook, Director of Curatorial Affairs, will lead a discussion on the new media and video installations displayed in the galleries. 2pm.

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

Paint Your Own Pottery - Design an

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original work of art with your selected pottery piece. Stamps, sponges and all other tools are provided. Prices of pieces vary. $10/hour sitting fee. 10am-2pm. Also offered Saturday, July 28.

Sunshine Studios, 305 Conant St., Maumee.

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Sunday, 7.22 The New Art and Performance Center Fundraiser Concert - Celebrate with Miriam Wagoner, owner of the Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, as she expands her space and gathers materials for the remodel. Enjoy live music while hanging out with area supporters and the creative community. $5. Noon-5pm. Art and Performance Center, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo

fellow art lovers and painters and create your own masterpiece on a drinking glass.

RSVP through Facebook. $20/one glass, $30/ two glasses. 7-8:45pm. Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo

Monday, 7.30 Color Me Calm - Join others for a relaxing

evening of coloring just for adults. Materials provided. 6-7:30pm. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. 419-259-5230. Also offered 6:308:30pm Tuesday, July 31 at Lagrange Branch Library, 3422 Lagrange St. 419-259-5280. toledolibrary.org Free

Tuesday, 7.31 Adult Pottery: 18 Years & Older

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Learn pinch, slab, coil and extruder techniques during this comprehensive multi-day class for all levels. $120. 2-4pm. Meets every Tuesday through September 4. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrsyburg. 419-874-4174.

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When it comes to music, passion and dedication are a huge part of success.

That commitment and drive make local entertainer, Tim Oehlers’ music well-rounded, educated, and eloquently heartfelt. You likely recognize Oehlers’ name, with 45 years of musical experience, it’s written on chalkboards and online calendars of local venues, promoting upcoming shows. While performing solo most of the time, he’s also the founder of the unique experience “Up Close Concerts” and a member of the recently formed Deep Groove Trio.

Maternal influence

Most of the tracks on his upcoming acoustic release, “Songs for the Motherland” are ten to fifteen year old originals which he recently recorded with better sound quality. “My (mother’s) family . . . is from Kentucky,” he explains, and he gave that area the name “motherland” at a young age. “[The title] had to do with my mom and her mom and all the different mothers I grew up with at the church we went to.

I was surrounded by mothers. I wanted to incorporate the word ‘mother’ into the title somehow, to honor them.”

Oehlers speaks with true affection, enthusiasm and adoration in his voice when reflecting back on the creation of this album. “Women are the best in my opinion. I look up to them. I think they are the driving force of humanity.” A family-oriented man, Oehlers includes tracks dedicated to his supportive wife and children. “Sweetie Pie” is about his wife and their lasting love for each other, while “Ryland at Play” is an instrumental piece that he played for his son when he was a young boy.

Messages through music

Along with lyrics about family are serious and sometimes controversial messages he wants to communicate— such as the negative effects of social media and heated political debates. No matter which song you’re listening to, Oehlers explains, “each song has a bit of a story to tell, even the instrumentals.” “The concept is based on love,” he continues, “I hope [listeners] gain a sense of peace along with some things to think about.”

Telling stories and conveying feelings of love correlates with Oehlers’ involvement in the local musical community. He’s not only a father of two children, but serves as a father figure to many in the industry, by mentoring young talent.

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With a strong devotion to live music, Tim Oehlers continually engages in the scene, building relationships and exposing his work to the community.

“I want those that are younger to have a better opportunity to get down that road quicker than I did.” he explained. Collaborating with local artists, booking shows and learning from other musicians, Oehlers’ love for music and the industry stands out.

“I also just love playing, even if I didn’t do it for a living, I would still play.”

Join Tim Oehlers’ CD Release Party Saturday, July 21 at the Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo

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and Featuring: Toledo School for the Arts

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, JULY 18 Bar 145: Roth & May (acoustic, covers) Centennial Terrace: Beach Boys (pop) Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Chris Knopp (acoustic, covers) Frankie’s: D.O.A., Kevin Seconds of 7, Lazy American Workers D.O.A. have long stood for social causes and free speech with thoughtful lyrics promoting anti-racism, anti-imperialism and pro-environment. Their song Fvcked Up Ronnie, has been since replaced with the timely Fvcked Up Donald. $13-$18.

8pm. 3018 Main St. 419-724-4402. doa.com (punk/rock) Local Thyme: Johnny Rodriguez (guitar) Manhattan’s: Songwriter’s Night (open mic) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (jazz/swing, orchestra) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter)

THURS, JULY 19 Barr’s Public House: Kyle White (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Shawn Sanders, Vintage Riff (acoustic, covers) (rock, covers) Hollywood Casino: Amelia Airharts The rocking ladies of Amelia Airharts stop by the Casino for a night of win big or go home crying. Their powerful pop tunes come with a dose of serious guitar licks and heart-pounding tempo. 6pm.

1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. facebook.com/ameliaairharts Free Howard’s BG: Open Stage (open mic) Manhattan’s: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriters) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Shane Piasecki (acoustic, covers) Swig: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) TMA GlasSalon: Heavy Color See our Music Note(electronic, world) Walbridge Park: Summer Concert Series featuring The Quickness w/Jason Quick and Michelle Shelton (vocal/jazz)

FRI, JULY 20 Bar 145: Jukebox (pop/rock) Barr’s Public House: Joe Woods (acoustic, covers) Blarney: Echo Chamber (pop/rock, covers) Civic Music Hall: Best of Finals (battle of the bands) Cock n Bull: Braile & May, Breaking Ground (acoustic, covers) (rock, covers) Doc Watson’s: Bobby May (acoustic, covers) Culture Clash Records: Michael Reed (jazz) Durty Bird: Dueling Pianos (piano) Frankie’s: The Goddamn Gallows, Koffin Kats, Via Le Vox, Ego and the Maniacs, ActionPants (hard/rock) Hensville Park: Arctic Clam (pop/rock, covers) Hollywood Casino: 56 Daze (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Amp Wagon (rock) Local Thyme: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Black Market X, Blue Walls, Colour Rise, Light Horizon, Grubby Paws, Emma Lee (various) Promenade Park: Soul Night featuring Deacons of Soul, Soulhustle, Katch Band Spend an evening by the water with the fabulous sounds of Brian Owens and the Deacons of Soul as they perform their greatest hits and new music from their latest release, Soul of Cash, a tribute to Johnny Cash. 6pm. Promenade Park, 400 Water St. 419-245-3357. promenadeconcerts.com Free (soul, blues)

Rosie’s Italian Patio: Lady K & J Bone (vocal/pop, covers) Table 44: Where’s John (rock, covers) Swig: Justin Marchand Duo (acoustic, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Friday, It’s Essential (soul/pop) Village Idiot: The Nutones (pop/rock) Wesley’s Bar: Old School DJs (DJ, dance)

SAT, JULY 21 Bar 145: Sugar Pax (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) Civic Music Hall: Best of Finals (battle of the bands) Cock n Bull: Noisy Neighbors (acoustic, covers) Doc Watson’s: Slim (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Laura Rain & the Caesars (soul/pop) Frankie’s: Period Bomb, Daniken, Snarly, Bathroom Laws (hard/rock) Hollywood Casino: Just One Look (Linda Ronstadt tribute) Howard’s BG: Perception (rock) Local Thyme: Roth & Meyers (acoustic, covers) Majestic Oak Winery: Mojoe Boes (pop/rock, covers) Manhattan’s: Boyd & Potts (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: Madison Ave. Band (pop/rock, covers) Over Yonder Concert House: Eric Lambert This DIY concert space doubles as a home in the off season. Musicians play to a captive audience in the backyard space. Message for address on FB. $10 donation. 6pm. Old West End, Virginia St. facebook.com/overyonderconcerthouse The Pub: Frank Sinatra Night w/Joel Hazard (tribute) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Mark & Brian (acoustic, covers) Swig: Melissa & Scott (acoustic, covers) Table 44: Big to Differ (rock, covers) Uptown Green Park: Scene On the Green w/Last Born Sons (rock, covers) Village Idiot: Baccano (rock)

SUN, JULY 22 Bar 145: Oehlers & Rutter (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Blues Jam (open mic) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/Galen Bundy Trio (modern/jazz) Majestic Oak Winery: Brad Burkhart (acoustic, covers) Sodbuster’s: Bobby May (acoustic, covers) Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre: Music Under the Stars w/Toledo Symphony This weekly concert series invites the public to a free community concert with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra performing Christmas in July. 7:30pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledosymphony. com (classical/pop, orchestra) Free Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Co (jazz, rock)

MON, JULY 23 Durty Bird: New Mondays (talent auditions) Village Idiot: Frank May & Friends May carries on the musical family tradition, performing all over from Erie to the Maumee. Every Monday Frank rocks the stage with friends and family. 8pm.

309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-7281. villageidiotmaumee.com (rock/jam, covers) Free

TUES, JULY 24 Durty Bird: Eric Brazier & The Truth (jazz, blues) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic, rock)

WED, JULY 25 Bar 145: Steve & Mike (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers)

Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy (acoustic, covers) Local Thyme: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Songwriter’s Night (open mic) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Caveman & Ryan (acoustic, covers) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (jazz/swing, orchestra) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter)

THURS, JULY 26 Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Straight Up (jazz, pop) Hollywood Casino: Last Born Sons (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Open Stage (open mic) Manhattan’s: Kyle White (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Ryan Dunlap, Human Juicebox, Shelby Olive (songwriter, various) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Cindy Slee (pop/rock, covers) Swig: James Adkins (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Jake Pilewski & Olivia Day (folk, songwriter) Walbridge Park: Summer Concert Series featuring Old State Line (folk/country)

FRI, JULY 27 Bar 145: Karma Committee (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, covers) Blarney: Green Acre Sessions (funk, bluegrass) Cock n Bull: Braile & May, Beg to Differ (acoustic, covers) (rock, covers) Doc Watson’s: Dan Stewart (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Buzz Anderson Project (blues, rock) Hollywood Casino: Atomic Radio, Last Born Sons, Amelia Airharts (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s: American Spirits, Convenient Trash (alternative/rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Slim (blues/rock, covers) Manhattan’s: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Lonely Friends, Atlas Moving Company, Boo Lee Crosser, Shorthand (rock, various) Promenade Park: SWV Alumni Show Things heat up this summer at the Alumni Show featuring hip hop artists from NYC- SWV (Sisters With Voices), Kwame, Special Ed, Monie Love, Chub Rock, Dana Dane and The Young Professionals. Bronx natives, Cheryl “Coko” Gamble, Tamara “Taj” Johnson and Leanne “Lelee” Lyons will perform their silky smooth hits Weak and I’m So Into You. $10. 6pm.

400 Water St. 419-245-3357. promenadeparkconcerts.com The Pub: Kyle White (acoustic, songwriter) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Don Coats (piano) Swig: Drew Clausen (acoustic, covers) Table 44: DJ Andre (DJ, dance) Toledo Museum of Art: Intuition (soul/pop) Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome (rockabilly) Wesley’s Bar: Old School DJs (DJ, dance)

SAT, JULY 28 Bar 145: The Junk (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Barile & May (acoustic, covers) Blarney: Black Swamp Rebels (country/rock) Doc Watson’s: Steve Kennedy (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Ben Maloney Trio (modern/jazz) Hensville Park: Summer Fleetfest featuring Jeff Stewart, Ben Stalets, Shane Piasecki, Violent Bloom, Bliss Nova, Desmond Jones, DJ Folk.

See our Music Note. (songwriter, various) Local Thyme: Kyle White (acoustic, covers)

FULL STREAM AHEAD

THURSDAY, 7.19 / TMA GLASSALON For the past year, local masters of future beat and psychedelic jazz, Ben Cohen and Sam Woldenberg of Heavy Color, have been working on ‘RIVER PASSAGE,’ a collaborative album made possible through a musical ambassadorship program with the Democratic Republic of Congo. This album represents a wide range of influences, from modern electronic soundscapes to joyful welcome songs. Hear music from this new album in the Toledo Museum of Art’s GlasSalon. 6:30-8:30pm. 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. Toledomuseum.org. Heavycolorheavycolor.com Free

GLASS CITY SUMMER

SATURDAY, 7.21 / THE OT Toledo’s diverse culture is reflected in our music scene.

Hear the soundtrack of a Glass City summer during the Summer Sound Series at the Ottawa Tavern, featuring hip-hop, indie, jazz, and more, during this celebration of Toledo music. $7. 9pm.

1817 Adams St., 419-725-5483. facebook.com/ot.toledo

CRAFT BEER & MUSIC

SATURDAY, 7.28 / FLEETWOOD’S TAP ROOM Eat, drink, and listen to all things local during the 3rd annual Fleetfest at Hensville Park and Fleetwood’s Tap Room. Hear from Jeff Stewart, Ben Stalets, the Shane Piasecki Trio, Violent Bloom, Bliss Nova, Desmond Jones, and sets from DJs Mattimoe & Folk. Bird’s Eye View Circus will perform at 6:30pm, 7:45pm and 9pm. 3pm-midnight. $5/general admission. $12/admission plus a flight of four beer samples. $22/admission plus two four-sample flights. 28 N. St. Clair St., 419-724-2337. facebook.com/fleetwoodstaproom —AC

Majestic Oak Winery: Scott & Molly (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Jon Roth (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: East River Drive (pop, covers) Ottawa Tavern: Landon Tewers, Hotel Books, Ky Rodgers, Second String Hero (songwriter, various) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Derrick Hudson (acoustic, covers) Swig: Ross Thompson (acoustic, covers) Table 44: Joe Woods Band (rock, covers) Village Idiot: Olivia Day (acoustic, songwriter) Wesley’s Bar: Eerie Point Toga Party (pop/rock, covers)

SUN, JULY 29 Centennial Terrace: Halestorm, In This Moment, New Years Day The Terrace gets a good dose of dark, modern rock. Halestorm will be performing new selections including their new single Apocalyptic. The High Priestesses, In This Moment, have a new album, Ritual, and New Years Day’s hits hard with Malevolence. $42-$57. 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org Cock n Bull: Blues Jam (open mic) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/Lori LefevreJohnson (vocal/jazz) Ottawa Tavern: Aceyalone, Scribbling Idiots, ROVR (rap/hip hop, electronic)

Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre: Music Under the Stars w/Toledo Symphony (classical/jazz, orchestra) Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Co (jazz, rock)

MON, JULY 30 Durty Bird: Ross Thompson The Warehouse District lights up on game days so be where the action is and pre-game at the Durty Bird. Acoustic rock with your friends, am I right? 5-7pm.

2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com (acoustic, covers) Free Village Idiot: Frank May & Friends (rock, blues)

TUES, JULY 31 Cock n Bull: Elixir (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Kaiden Chase (acoustic, covers) Civic Music Hall: Against Me, Speedy Ortiz, Lowercase Roses Front woman Laura Grace shared her personal story with the world on the band’s 2014 release, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, and continues to stay true to her fans of almost 20 years. The four piece started in anarchy and has only evolved since. $20. Doors at 7pm.

135 S. Byrne Rd. 419-870-1898. againstme.net (pop/punk) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic, rock)

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ROAD TRIP [outdoors]

ANIMAL PARTY

FRIDAY, 7.27 / TOLEDO ZOO Party like an animal during the Toledo Zoo’s biggest and wildest fundraiser, Rock N Roar, presented by Yark Subaru. Groove with a DJ spinning hits on the Africa! Overlook!, or beat the heat and head inside the Zoo’s newest addition, the Malawi Event Center, to listen to live music from Fu5ion. Cash bars and grill food available. 21+ only. Proceeds benefit the Toledo Zoo’s conservation initiatives. $25/members. $30/non-members.

7pm-midnight. 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/rocknroar

GET CRAFTY

FRIDAY, 7.27 / CENTENNIAL TERRACE Gather your friends and head to Craft at the Quarry for a night of music, fun and lots of beer with over 150 beers from breweries all around the country, including the Toledo area, enjoying food and live music under the stars. $10 at the door. $30 for admission and 20 samples.

7-11pm. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

Wednesday, 7.18 [outdoors] Glow Kayak Adventure - Explore the Blue Creek Metropark, via kayak or paddleboard, at night! Sign up for this special after-hours adventure, a guided tour of the Nona France Quarry. $15. 9-10:30pm. Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7215 Providence St., Whitehouse. 419-877-5383. metroparkstoledo.com

[outdoors] Forest Bathing Experience - Forest Bathing, a popular outdoors activity in Japan, has been making headlines all over the world. The benefits are endless, but include a calm mind and sense of connection to the greater world of nature. $6. 9:30-11am. Oak Openings Evergreen Lake, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.org

Thursday, 7.19 [music] Post-Art Loop Party - The Attic will host the official Post-Art Loop after party featuring a special performance by NYC’s Hungry Marching Band. 9pm.

Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams, 419-243-5350. theartscommission.org Free

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[lit] Spoken Word featuring Pearl - Poet and spoken word artist, Pearl, will give an intimate performance. BYOB. Light refreshments will be served. $5. 8pm. CC’s Lyricist Lounge, 958 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-810-1341. facebook.com/cclyricistlounge

Sunday, 7.22 [outdoors] Trillium Women’s Triathlon - Think you can hang? The triathlon features a 400 meter swim, 11 mile bike ride, and three mile run. Prizes and awards will be given to all participants. $75. 7:3011am. Centennial Quarry, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org

[art] Boonie Patch Co. Pop-Up - Toledo just got a little cooler. Artisan patch and design maker, Boonie Patch Co. will debut it’s products with a one-day sale and studio open house. 11am-3pm. Boonie Patch Co., 1210 Jackson St. booniepatchco.com

[music]

[music]

Open Mic Night - If you haven’t made a stop at Grand Rapids’ Majestic Oak Winery, you’re in for a treat. The tasting room features locally made wine and beer, food trucks and live acoustic-rock entertainment. Bring your songs for a special open mic night. 6-8pm. Majestic Oak Winery, 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com Free

Music Under the Stars - Summer nights are perfect for serenades and sunsets. Join the Toledo Symphony for an outdoor concert series in the Toledo Zoo’s historic amphitheatre, Sundays in July. This performance, Christmas in July, might have you wishing for the holidays and snow. 7:309:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/gardens Free

Saturday, 7.21

Tuesday, 7.24

[lecture] [art]

[outdoors]

TMA Nature Talks - Ryan P. Walsh, Ph.D., will give a public lecture, Toledo Zoo’s Wild Toledo Urban Prairie and Butterfly Initiatives, in the Museum’s Little Theatre. Learn about the progressive area programs that protect our native wildlife and pollinators.

2-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Garden Tour at the Zoo - Recreating an African safari in Toledo’s climate can be a challenge. Take a tour and learn how Toledo Zoo’s staff plan and plant for the many animals and their habitat. $15. 10:30am-noon. Toledo Zoo, Ziem’s Conservatory, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/gardens

Sinatra Night - Multi-instrumentalist and composer Joel Hazard and his band play the hits of Sinatra while patrons shop, snack and mingle. $15. 7-10pm. The Pub, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. thepaulabrownshop.com

[health] Health and Wellness Expo - Over 20 local organizations will join together for an all-day expo promoting healthy living. Meet experts in different health related fields for tips and facts to help you make informed choices. The expo is held in conjunction with the Body Worlds Exhibition. $12.

10am-5pm. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

[culinary] CAMTOL Cultural Night - Experience Cameroonian culture with authentic cuisine, folklore and lifestyle with non-profit organization, CAMTOL. 8pm. L’Ambiance Banquet Hall, 5237 Renwyck Dr. 419-975-6380. facebook.com/camtol60 Free

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Saturday, 7.21

NWO Ag-Business Breakfast Forum - Craft brewing has really taken off in Ohio. Join Origin Malts co-founder, Victor Thorne for a presentation and breakfast. $10. 8am. Agricultural Incubator Foundation, 13737 Middleton Pike, Bowling Green.

419-823-3099. ciftinnovation.org

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Ladies Kayak Adventure - Meet at Downtown’s Metropark for a special night of kayaking on the Maumee. Ladies and female genderorientated guests are welcome. $30. 8-10:30pm.

Middlegrounds Metropark, 111 Ottawa St. 419-407-9700. Metroparkstoledo.org

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 toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more.

Wednesday, 7.25

GLASS, FULL-LOADED

From heady glass to elaborate pendants and other glass art objects, The Michigan Glass Project (MGP) has stoked the flame for the The Mitten’s glassblowers for the past six years. With three days of live glassblowing, live painting, vendors, music on two stages, and an art auction, MGP has raised over $256,000 in the past six years, with $100,000 going to Art Road, a nonprofit that works to bring art classes back to southeastern Michigan public schools. $15/ day. $30/weekend. July 20-22. Noon-10pm, Friday-Saturday. Noon-midnight, Sunday. The Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay St., Detroit, Michigan. themichiganglassproject.com.

MO THAN YOU CAN HANDLE

Since 2013, the Mo Pop Festival has packed major headliners into the Detroit area for a weekend of music, fun and nightlife. Mo Pop returns to West Riverfront Park for two days of big names on the stage, an arcade, craft bazaar, a tech showcase, beer and food trucks. The eclectic lineup spans punk, hip hop, indie-folk with this year’s headliners including: Bon Iver, The National, St., Vincent, Vince Staples, Clairo, and Homeshake.

Ticket prices range, admission 4-packs and VIP available. $100-$250. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-29. West Riverfront Park, Detroit.

Mopopfestival.com —AC

[outdoors]

Friday, 7.27

Under the Moon 5k - This Christmas in July themed 5k run will lead participants through Wildwood trails under the moonlight. Hike or run the five mile course in glow-attire. 9:3010:30pm. Wildwood Metropark, 5100 Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.org Free

[theater]

Thursday, 7.26 [comedy] Mind Games with Hypnotist Chuck King Join the comedy magician, Chuck King, for a night of laughs, magic, and hypnosis at this 21+ show. The rest of Imagination Station will be open for the adults to explore. $30.

7-10pm. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

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Miranda Sings Live - Be entertained by comedian and actor Colleen Ballinger as she performs as her outrageous alter-ego, Miranda Sings. Ballinger has appeared on Comedians Getting Coffee, Haters Back Off as well as many other television spotlights. $40. 8-10pm.

Stranahan Theatre, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. mirandasings.com

Saturday, 7.28 [misc.]

CAC Public Ghost Hunt - Get a historical tour of the Collingwood Arts Center. Over the last century, numerous reports of ghostly activity are said to have been reported by former residents and visitors alike. There are definitely some other-worldly vibes on the third floor, right? $28. 9pm-2am.

Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-244-2787. “Paranormal Toledo” on Facebook.

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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Tanasio Loudermill Community Engagement and Creative Placemaking at The Arts Commission Years lived in Toledo: 23 (all my life)

PHOTO CREDIT: DUSTIN NICHOLS

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2 The Old West End is the place in Toledo I’m most proud of.

The best meal I had in Toledo was the

Ribeye Steak at Manhattan’s.

The Old West End Festival is my favorite

annual event.

A business Toledo needs (but doesn’t have) is an Ethiopian Restaurant.

My favorite piece of local art/architecture is The Arts Commission logo bike

racks downtown.

I’m at my most calm in Toledo when I’m in the Old West End or Uptown.

The street I drive on/walk on most often is Collingwood Blvd.

The best time I ever had in Toledo is impossible to determine because there are far too many.

Only YOU

Can Keep Kids Off Bad Pizza DOWNTOWN TOLEDO

UPSTAIRS BAR

One thing I’ve always meant to do in Toledo, but haven’t is visit Black Frog Brewery. Technically in Holland, but it’s the first and only Black-owned brewery in the Toledo area.

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If I could change one thing about Toledo, I would change Toledoans’ incorrect

negative perceptions of Toledo.

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The Toledo business you’ll most likely find me at is House of Dow.

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Fourth in the 419

The downtown fireworks were in perfect view from The Heights during a VIP party complete with Toledo Spirits cocktails.

Brandy Ackman and Hassen Alhandy.

Amarrah Smith, Paul Parker and Amanti Belmon.

Matthew John and Kristi Gilson.

Arkina and April Sneed.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Š2018

Brendan Quigley and Erik Agard (www.brendanemmettquigley.com)

Across 1. “Hmmm...�

7. “Me too!�

14. Like a cappella music 15. Heavy partier 16. Textbook fuck-ups 17. Like a rout 18. Heel 19. Long lunches 21. Univ. period 22. Out on a boat, say 24. Locality 26. Chevy SUV 30. Jam band behind the Curveball festival 32. Some paintings 34. Wearing kicks 36. Lunchtime 37. High energy 38. “2001� nutjob 40. Priced 42. Enormous amount 43. Affirmative vote 44. Friends 45. Sport whose ref is called a gyoji 47. “Life in the Fast Lane� singer 50. Diminutive and playful 53. Hung it up 54. Go overboard with the drugs 56. Graphing calculator function 57. Mormons: Abbr.

59. Make up class?: Abbr.

61. Broncos run for it 62. Of the lungs’ air cells 66. Rucker of country 68. Backward dance move 69. “You bet�

70. BeyoncÊ’s singing sister 71. Children’s story character who bakes a loaf of bread

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5. Baseballers who’s mascot is Screech, for short 6. ___ Mikaelson (vampire-werewolf on “The Originals�)

7. Sanders, e.g.: Abbr.

8. Poems in some Classics classes 9. Wash off one’s palate?

10. Mannerless sort 11. Metacafe stream, for short 12. Weathervane dir.

13. “I didn’t think ___ be this long�

15. Anchor who has no idea what he’s talking about?

20. About Me words 23. Barbecue pit leftover 25. “The Time Machine� peaceniks 27. What one does in a sack race?

28. Cookie in a sundae 29. “Get Up!� channel 31. Put some goose feathers in a pawn shop?

33. Some superfan gatherings 35. Slay 38. Stevenson alter-ego 39. Unimaginably long stretch 41. Normandy battle town 46. Org. that hopes and prays for an increase in interest post-World Cup 48. Montana’s capital 49. Twelfth word of “Silent Night�

51. Soak with 52. Country legend Willie 55. Bottommost spot 58. Smeltery leftovers 60. ___ Modern (London museum) 62. Mornings, briefly 63. Hull head 64. Spotify setting: Abbr.

65. Drink with a full-bodied and fruity taste 67. Unburden (of)

Down 1. Cold topping?

2. Anthrax’s genre 3. Place where a rowdy crowd might be exiled?

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Š Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Self-described skeptics sometimes say to me, “How can any intelligent person believe in astrology? You must be suffering from a brain dysfunction if you imagine that the movements of planets can reveal any useful clues about our lives.� If the “skeptic� is truly open-minded, as an authentic skeptic should be, I offer a mini-lecture to correct his misunderstandings. If he’s not (which is the usual case), I say that I don’t need to “believe� in astrology; I use astrology because it works. For instance, I have a working hypothesis that Cancerians like myself enjoy better-than-average insight and luck with money every year from late July through the month of August. It’s irrelevant whether there’s a “scientific� theory to explain why this might be. I simply undertake efforts to improve my financial situation at this time, and I’m often successful.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are magic.�

Whenever that quote appears on the Internet, it’s falsely attributed to painter Frida Kahlo. In fact, it was originally composed by poet Marty McConnell.

In any case, I’ll recommend that you heed it in the coming weeks. You really do need to focus on associating with allies who see the mysterious and lyrical best in you. I will also suggest that you get inspired by a line that Frida Kahlo actually wrote: “Take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are a bourbon biscuit.� (If you don’t know what a bourbon biscuit is, I’ll tell you: chocolate buttercream stuffed between two thin rectangular chocolate biscuits.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here’s what author Franz Kafka wrote in his diary on August 2, 1914: “Germany has declared war on Russia. I went swimming in the afternoon.�

We could possibly interpret his nonchalance about world events to be a sign of callous self-absorption.

But I recommend that you cultivate a similar attitude in the coming weeks. In accordance with astrological omens, you have the right and the need to shelter yourself from the vulgar insanity of politics and the pathological mediocrity of mainstream culture. So feel free to spend extra time focusing on your own well-being. (P.S.: Kafka’s biographer says swimming served this role for him. It enabled him to access deep unconscious reserves of pleasurable power that renewed his spirit.)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Am I delusional to advise a perky, talkative Gemini like yourself to enhance your communication skills? How dare I even hint that you’re not quite perfect at a skill you were obviously born to excel at? But that’s exactly what I’m here to convey.

The coming weeks will be a favorable time to take inventory of how you could more fully develop your natural ability to exchange information. You’ll be in robust alignment with cosmic rhythms if you take action to refine the way you express your own messages and receive and respond to other people’s messages.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Here are some of the fine gifts you’re eligible for and even likely to receive during the next four weeks: a more constructive and fluid relationship with obsession; a panoramic look at what lies below the tip of the metaphorical iceberg; a tear-jerking joyride that cracks open your sleeping sense of wonder; erasure of at least 20 percent of your self-doubt; vivid demonstrations of the excitement available from slowing down and taking your sweet time; and a surprising and useful truth delivered to your soul by your body.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): During the last three months of 2018, I suspect you will dismantle or outgrow a foundation. Why? So as to prepare the way for building or finding a new foundation in 2019. From next January onward, I predict you will re-imagine the meaning of home.

You’ll grow fresh roots and come to novel conclusions about the influences that enable you to feel secure and stable. The reason I’m revealing these clues ahead of time is because now is a good time to get a foreshadowing of how to proceed. You can glean insights on where to begin your work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A reader asked Libran blogger Ana-Sofia Cardelle, “How does one become more sensual?� I’ll ask you to meditate on the same question. Why? Because it’s a good time to enrich and deepen your sensuality. For inspiration, here are some ideas that blend my

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words with Cardelle’s: “Laugh easily and freely. Tune in to the rhythm of your holy animal body as you walk. Sing songs that remind you why you’re here on earth. Give yourself the luxury of reading books that thrill your imagination and fill you with fresh questions. Eat food with your fingers. Allow sweet melancholy to snake through you. Listen innocently to people, being warm-hearted and slyly wild. Soak up colors with your eager eyes. Whisper grateful prayers to the sun as you exult in its gifts.�

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “If people aren’t laughing at your goals, your goals are too small.� So says bodybuilder Kai Greene. I don’t know if I would personally make such a brazen declaration, but I do think it’s worth considering -- especially for you right now. You’re entering into the Big Bold Vision time of your astrological cycle. It’s a phase when you’ll be wise to boost the intensity of your hopes for yourself, and get closer to knowing the ultimate form of what you want, and be daring enough to imagine the most sublime possible outcomes for your future. If you do all that with the proper chutzpah, some people may indeed laugh at your audacity. That’s OK! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This minichapter in your epic life story is symbolically ruled by the fluttering flights of butterflies, the whirring hum of hummingbird wings, the soft cool light of fireflies, and the dawn dances of seahorses. To take maximum advantage of the blessings life will tease you with in the coming weeks, I suggest you align yourself with phenomena like those. You will tend to be alert and receptive in just the right ways if you cultivate a love of fragile marvels, subtle beauty, and amazing grace.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I swear the astrological omens are telling me to tell you that you have license to make the following requests: 1. People from your past who say they’d like to be part of your future have to prove their earnestness by forgiving your debts to them and asking your forgiveness for their debts to you. 2. People who are pushing for you to be influenced by them must agree to be influenced by you. 3. People who want to deepen their collaborations with you must promise to deepen their commitment to wrestling with their own darkness. 4. People who say they care for you must prove their love in a small but meaningful way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will never find an advertisement for Nike or Apple within the sacred vessel of this horoscope column.

But you may come across plugs for soul-nourishing commodities like creative freedom, psychosexual bliss, and playful generosity. Like everyone else, I’m a salesperson -- although I believe that the wares I peddle are unambiguously good for you. In this spirit, I invite you to hone your own sales pitch. It’s an excellent time to interest people in the fine products and ideas and services that you have to offer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Would you do me a favor, please? Would you do your friends and loved ones and the whole world a favor? Don’t pretend you’re less powerful and beautiful than you are. Don’t downplay or neglect the magic you have at your disposal. Don’t act as if your unique genius is nothing special. OK? Are you willing to grant us these small indulgences? Your specific talents, perspectives, and gifts are indispensable right now. The rest of us need you to be bold and brazen about expressing them.

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Ride slow

Start off the work week with something productive, skip the Monday happy hour and join the Monday Night Slow Roll with the Perrysburg Slow Rollers. Every Monday evening through October 29, the Slow Rollers join Spoke Life Cycles in hosting a leisurely, two-hour ride for all skill levels and ages. The Slow Rollers have three loops, each around seven miles, that rotate weekly. Rides typically begin at 7pm. Learn more about the Perrysburg Slow Rollers, and where the rides will be held, at facebook.com/ PerrysburgSlowRollers. Free

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Balancing act

Combine your favorite summer workouts into a balancing act by taking a Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga class at Wiregrass Metropark. This unique yoga class will get you to bend, stretch, and practice balance on a paddleboard in the water. Sounds impossible? The Metroparks promise it isn’t. Either way, we’re curious. Make a splash, at 6:30pm Tuesday, July 31 or at 11am Saturday, September 1. $16, reservations required. All boards and gear provided; wear clothing and shoes to get wet (no cotton). Wiregrass Metropark, 201 N. Eber Rd., Holland. 419-360-9179.

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Ride from Oak Openings to Majestic Oak Winery for a wheely grape evening of wine, exercise and entertainment. The summer evening Cycle Circle: Bike and Wine will take you 16 miles from the park to the winery, where you can end your ride with live music at the open mic and wines made from the grapes grown in Majestic Oak’s rare Oak Openings ecosystem. Ride is free, food and beverage purchases at rider’s expense.

Registration required. 6-8:30pm. Thursday, July 19. Oak Openings, 5230 Wilkins Rd., Whitehouse.

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