November 21, 2018 - Toledo City Paper

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2018

Tis the Season Shop our first Gift Guide, p10

Sipping Advice

Through the grapevine in our wine guide P19

GIVING TUESDAY

16 YEARS OF SCROOGE

Supporting local nonprofits, P8

The iconic role, P30

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Nov. 21-Dec. 4, 2018 • Vol. 21 • Issue 23

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MARKETPLACE CHANGES

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

What’s your favorite food and wine pairing?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) LOBSTER AND SAUVIGNON BLANC.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Thanksgiving Meals You Don’t Have to Cook

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) CAB FRANC AND BRATWURST.

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) FRIED CHICKEN AND CHAMPAGNE. Editorial Assistance Courtney Probert (cprobert@adamsstreetpublishing.com) BAKED GNOCCHI AND CABERNET. Erin Holden (eholden@adamsstreetpublishing.com) BAKED SALMON WITH DILL AND PINOT GRIGIO. Calendar Editor Sarah Emily (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) PINOT NOIR AND PIZZA. Digital Media Manager Deanna Woods (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) CHEETOS AND ARBOR MIST. Contributing Writers: Erin Marsh, Jeff McGinnis, Jason Webber, Sonny Forrest, Johnny Hildo, Christine Senack, and Rob Brezsny.

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Art/Production

Evolve Fitness has opened at 5834 Monroe St., near W. Alexis Rd., in the shopping center bookended by Rite Aid and Tireman. The studio offers a full body workout and schedule of workout classes, including circuit training, ballet barre, TRX, boxing, kettlebell, tabata and PiYo. 419-517-1200. 419evolve.com

Uptown Toledo coffee shop Claro Coffee Bar has closed. The craft coffee and tea shop opened on the corner of Adams and 18th Street in 2016.

Black Rock Bar and Grill, a steakhouse chain that serves steak and seafood cooked tableside on a 755° lava stone, has opened next to Bravo, in the space formerly occupied by Claddagh, at Franklin Park Mall. blackrockrestaurants.com

The Sylvania-based salon Head Over Heels Hair & Nail Salon, located on King Rd. near Sylvania Ave., has closed after ten years in business.

Know of any changes in the area?

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Get involved. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Friday, 11.23

Trees for Troops - Help make the holidays a little brighter for military families across the nation and around the world by donating to Trees for Troops, which provides Christmas Trees to military families. The Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm will accept donations on Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 2. Wheeler Farms, 11500 Obee Rd., Whitehouse. 419-877-2733.

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Tuesday, 11.27

Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) RED WINE AND LONG ISLAND ICE TEA. Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) MALBEC AND CHARCUTERIE.

ON THE COVER: Tricia Rasar of The Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian Grill, photographed by Kelli Miller.

Designers: Anita Tipton (atipton@adamsstreetpublishing.com) PASTA AND ROSCATO ROSSO DOLCE NV. Kelli Miller (kmiller@adamsstreetpublishing.com) CABERNET SAUVIGNON AND MY COUCH. Norwin Lopez (nlopez@adamsstreetpublishing.com) A THICK PORTERHOUSE STEAK AND MERLOT.

Administration

Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) LASAGNA AND PINOT NOIR.

CORRECTION: In our last issue (TCP 11-7-18), the Toledo According To column featured an answer (“best thing I’ve ever eaten…”) that was not provided by the profile subject, Emily Rippe Desmond. This answer was from a previous issue and was mistakenly included in print.

Distribution Tracy D. Kimble (distribution@adamsstreetpublishing.com) SWEET WINE AND A MOVIE.

Advertising/General Info For advertising and general information, call 419/244-9859 or fax 419/244-9871. E-mail ads to adsin@toledocitypaper.com. Deadline for advertising copy 2 p.m. Friday before publication. Toledo City Paper subscriptions are available by mail for $28/quarterly or $75 per year at Toledo City Paper, 1120 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio 43604. One copy free per person per week; extra copies $1 each. Persons taking copies for any reason other than personal use are subject to prosecution. Letters to the editor must be limited to 300 words, are subject to editing, and should include the writer’s full name and phone number. Any letter submitted to the editor or publisher may be printed at the publisher’s discretion in issues subsequent to its receipt. © 2018 by Adams Street Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written permission of the publisher.

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The old Martini and Nuzzi’s Lounge in Maumee has been renovated and reopened by new owners as Dexter’s. Promoting “burgers, bands and brews” the bistro and bar hosts live music. 11am-1pm, Monday Saturday. 11am-11pm, Sunday. 6023 Manley Rd., 419-410-6851. See “Dexter’s Pour House” on Facebook.

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Buckeye Broadband has opened their fourth store in NW Ohio in the Spring Meadows Shopping Center (6760 Airport Highway, Holland). A public grand opening, with free donuts and cider from MacQueen’s Orchard, is planned for Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24 from 11am-5pm. Buckeyebroadband.com

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#GivingTuesday - Support your favorite nonprofit by making a donation on this annual holiday. See our guide on PG. 8.

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Sunday, 12.2

41st Annual Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla - Spend an evening supporting the Toledo Community Foundation, Harvey House, Equality Toledo, and Lucas County Children Services at the longest running charity event for the LGBTQ community and allies in the State of Ohio. $85. 4pm-11pm. Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-206-6534. Semi-formal attire event. hwhcharitygayla.org

Wednesday, 12.5

Toledo Old Newsboys Annual Scholarship Banquet - Before their big day on the Friday of December, the Toledo Old Newsboys Goodfellow Association, a local nonprofit, will host a fundraising banquet to recognize local youth for academic and athletic achievement.

Please RSVP by November 26 by contacting info@ToledoNewsboys.org. $35. 6pm.

Premier Catering, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-376-2230. toledonewsboys.org

Friday, 12.7

Toledo Old Newsboys Annual Paper Sale Since 1929, the Old Newsboys have spent the first Friday of December selling their annual Charity Edition Newspaper to support Toledoarea children. Buy a paper to support the cause at local businesses, banks, malls, and on area street corners. Toledonewsboys.org

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Ongoing, through Friday, 11.30

Fight Homelessness: Period.

Feminine Hygiene Product Drive Homeless and low-income women and girls often face obstacles with access to feminine hygiene products. Support the issue with donations of tampons, maxi pads, sanitary napkins, and more, at one of the drop-off sites, including Sarah Skow’s office at Spengler Nathanson (900 Adams St.), Planned Parenthood (1301 Jefferson) The Original Sub Shop & Deli (402 Broadway St.), Black Kite Coffee (2499 Collingwood Blvd.), Simply Married, ltd. (340 N. Erie St.), and The Attic On Adams (1701 Adams St.). For the full list, see the event on Facebook. Free

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Hosted by My Mommy’s Business, Shop Small Toledo is an opportunity to learn about and buy local products. With plenty of food samples and concessions, bring the kids for family fun with the Imagination Station, The Toledo Zoo, and Laurel’s Princess Parties. Portions of the event’s proceeds go to Read for Literacy, Inc., a worthy cause that pairs well with supporting your local economy. $5 general admission. $10 VIP (includes a souvenir and tote bag). 9am-4:30pm. Saturday, November 24. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 567-806-3872. Shopsmalltoledo.com.

Gayla for giving

The 41st Annual Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla will be a night of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and raffles. Holiday with Heart, a nonprofit organization that raises money for Northwest Ohio’s LGBTQ+ communities, will be giving the proceeds from the Gayla to the Toledo Community Foundation, Harvey House, Equality Toledo, and Lucas County Children Services. The goal is to provide outreach, food, supplies, and resources for LGBTQ+ communities across the region. Raffles sponsored by Toledo LGBTQ+ bars— “Booze Wagon” and “Beer Barrow” —will make for a lively celebration of holiday giving. Semi-formal attire event. $85. 4pm-11pm. Sunday, December 2.

Toledo Club. 235 14th St. 419-206-6534. hwhcharitygayla.org —EH

Holiday homes

Whether you’re an Old West Ender, a fan of the area, or want to learn more about the historic neighborhood, everyone enjoys tours of the grand houses that make up the Old West End. Tours de Noel explores five decorated homes, along with hidden gems; First Congregational Church, Glenwood Lutheran Church, and the Milmine-Stewart Home/ OWE Antiques. Participants can also check out the gift boutique which will host over 20 vendors. Lunches will be served at First Congregational Church and Glenwood Lutheran will provide childrens activities, crafts, organ and hand bell music and refreshments. $12/pre-sale includes all tour sites. $15/day of includes all tour sites or $5/person for single house tickets. Noon-7pm Sunday, December 2. Old West End. 419-360-2151. womenoftheoldwestend.com/tours-de-noel –CP

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Curious about secular humanism? Do you also love tasty meals from classic diners? If so, you might want to join nonprofit group Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie for lunch.

They hold Humanist Nooners where Doug Berger leads discussions about humanism, often choosing a different Toledo eatery for each meeting. You are also encouraged to bring canned goods to be donated to the Seagate Food Pantry. 12pm-1pm. Wednesday, November 28. Mayberry Diner.

2155 S. Byrne Rd. 567-309-0209.

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CITY POLITICS Gobble, gobble!

Turkey day in City Politics

By Johnny Hildo

It’s turkey day!

No, not Thanksgiving. Actually, turkey day was a coupla weeks ago. Contrary to what you might believe.

November sixth, twenty eighteen was the day the turkeys revealed themselves here in the Swamp. Yup, it was Election Day. And the turkeys were all aflutter.

Here’s the list of the Election Day turkeys, in no particular order.

Mark Wagoner. We didn’t slap on the honorific, because he hasn’t earned it.

Nope. He might be called “Lucas County GOP Chair” in certain circles, but you can’t prove it by us.

Wagoner came into power, ousting erstwhile former Chair Jon Stainbrook, to great clarion soundings of trumpets and horns. The Great Mark Wagoner!

Former State Senator, with incredible fundraising prowess and limitless brainy elections strategizing!

Dems, and their Party Chair Kurt Young, was a-shakin’ in their booties.

The Wagoner-led GOP would be formidable indeed, raising oodles of cash and fielding winning candidates, all the while mustering every Republican vote across the land!

The Great and Powerful Wagoner pulled off an October Surprise, convincing R-endorsed candidate Sandy Bashaw to drop out of the Commish race, endorsing “Independent” Sandy Spang, and delivering the death knell to Dem Gary Byers!

Except it was too little, too late. And Wagoner didn’t raise sufficient funds to provide any significant support to Spang’s campaign.

In another giant whiff, Wagoner also proved unable to get any traction on the “unfit to serve” mantle he tried to thrust on Treasurer Lindsay Webb. The best he could do was a teeny weeny little website, arfing harmlessly into the void. Webb won by double digits over Rendorsed Laurie Brodie.

Wagoner has yet to prove himself unable to find viable GOP candidates in Blue Lucas County, but we’re sure he’ll be able to do so. Prove himself unable to do so, that is. The proof is in the next turkey, Sandy Spang. We’ve already spent some column inches in previous installments touting the odds of Spang getting elected. Just last column, written before the election, we predicted she wouldn’t overcome Byers We had no idea she’d lose by thirty percentage points, though. Holy blowout, Batman!

No cash, no traction, no strategy, silly expenditure on billboards, Bashaw’s endorsement too late, no real help from, although promised by, Wagoner, and limited accomplishments in nearly six years on Toledo City Council. Turkey Day indeed.

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Well, except for Commish Pete Gerken. The bond issue to build a new County jail, Issue 10, went down in flames. This after the County Commissioners were slammed for proposing a site that no one except them wanted.

Then came Issue 10, with Gerken’s bright, shiny name on it. New site. A bit of opposition, but nothing like the first foul up. But no real plan, just some nebulous mumblings about “wraparound services” and “campus-like setting” and “state-of-the-art” rigamarole.

Gerken owned it, even though it was Commish Carol Contrada who had led the criminal justice reform charge. He threw his weight around, and found out what a lightweight he actually is. The voters said, “not so fast.” Back to the drawing board, Pete.

Speaking of the Lucas County Voters, they come in as our final turkey of turkey day. Not as featherbrained as the above, but turkeys nonetheless.

How can this be, you ask? Voter turnout was yuuge for a midterm, you say? The voters chose well, jettisoning Spang and making other wise and sane choices, you aver?

Okay, fine. All true. But you know what nips our knickers?

Voter dropoff.

Here’s the fax.

Nearly one hundred fifty thousand ballots were cast in Lucas County. Yet, inexplicably, forty thousand of those voters didn’t bother to cast a vote in the race for county commissioner. Fiftyfive thousand who were at their voting booth didn’t vote in the races for certain judgeships. Nearly thirty thousand folks who showed up at the polls didn’t bother to cast a ballot in the contested race between Joe Mac and Josh Lanziger for County Court of Common Pleas.

It’s hard enough to get folks to the polls. That happened in large numbers this year.

Once there, it shouldn’t be this hard to get them to weigh in on all races.

C’mon, folks. You gotta do better than this.

There you have it. Enjoy your green bean casserole and strawberry jello with bananas.

We just served the leftover turkeys.

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Allison and John Fowler started Small Box Music as an online instrument shop in 2015, but just opened their brick-and-mortar in downtown Maumee.

Allison and John Fowler, known affectionately as Mamma Alli and Pops John, started an online music store (smallboxmusic.com) in 2015. Now they’ve opened their first brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Maumee with characteristic custom-made, vintage, and unique imported stringed instruments.

After having lived in Florida for years, the Fowlers decided to return home, bringing their business and their family closer together. “Our baby was two months old, and we just decided that it was time to put down roots at home,” explains Allison.

Small store, big ideas

During a visit to Northwest Ohio, they saw the space that would become home to Small Box Music, the location of the former In Bloom flower shop. The historic downtown Maumee location and beautiful hardwood floors made it the perfect space. “We saw so much potential in this building,” said John. The atmosphere of Small Box Music is like an art gallery where you can also jam out with a beautiful collection of guitars.

Small Box carries mandolins, ukuleles, banjos, and harmonicas along with boutique amplifiers and effects pedals. Even those who can’t play a single chord will appreciate the artistry found throughout the store.

The owners are incredibly proud of their offerings. “We carry all sorts of brands that you generally can’t find locally,” Allison said, like Friedman amps from Detroit. John explains. “these (amps) are still produced by two people – Mr. Friedman and an assistant; they hardwire every single thing.”

Small Box Music got its name from being the antithesis of large corporate, big box music stores. You can find vintage instruments curated by John, and

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high quality American-made brands like Taylor and Breedlove. All of the brands they carry share Small Box Music’s passion for craftsmanship and sustainability.

“There’s kind of a black hole for boutique items (that stretches) from Chicago to the greater New York area,” Allison said. “We really hope to fill that void for musicians around here.”

Helping Toledo musicians thrive

John and Allison are intimately familiar with the Toledo music scene, as John was a gigging musician, playing in several local bands. Allison is a vocalist and John, proficient in all the stringed instruments, is a certified luthier (one who builds and repairs guitars) who can help customers perfect their sound. His expertise and their shared experience in Toledo’s music scene makes Small Box an ideal shop for both new and experienced players.

“We really understand the working musician’s lifestyle, as well as the person trying to break into it,” said Allison.

“Having grown up here as aspiring musicians and finding ourselves in the unique position of owning a music gallery, we are really hoping to support people trying to get into (the music scene) because it can be intimidating to navigate.”

Ultimately, Small Box Music aims to be a place for musicians, of all experience levels, to find the perfect equipment to create their unique sound, as well as a venue and support system for local musicians. “It’s all about relationships,” Allison said, “finding out what people are all about and how we can help them.”

11am-8pm, Tuesday-Sunday.

203 Conant St., Maumee. 419-740-3434. smallboxmusic.com

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UPCOMING

Nov 21st

Mike Winfield

Nov 23rd-25th

Ralph Harris

Sheryl Underwood

Mark Viera

John Henton

Joe Deuce

Nov 30th-Dec 1st

Dec 6th-Dec 9th

Nov 29th

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Dec 31st

Fat Fish Blue Home of the FunnyBone! Located in Levis Commons (near the Clock Tower)

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018 Help others by giving your time, donations, goods or your voice. #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration, is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.). We’ve created a directory to help you find organizations, charities, events and more in our community for your holiday and year-end giving.

Bethany House provides long-term transitional shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and their children in order to maximize safety, ensure access to resources, and restore hope.

Our mission is to serve others by feeding hungry families, providing relief aid in response to disasters, and investing in communities locally and around the world.

419-878-8548

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The Toledo Area Humane Society leads the community in efforts focused on relieving the suffering of, preventing cruelty to, and providing for humane treatment of animals.

TAHS is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the U.S., caring for more than 5,000 animals each year.

www.BethanyHouseToledo.org

905 Farnsworth • Waterville, Ohio 43566

DONATION LINE: 419-891-0594 GIVE ONLINE AT: TOLEDOHUMANE.ORG/DONATION

Our Mission is to care for homeless and abandoned dogs and cats, for as long as it takes, to find them a forever home. We promote and sponsor animal welfare education programs, adoptions, preventive veterinary care, and a mandatory spay/neuter. Our organization has a NO-KILL policy for its animals, 100% volunteer board and receives absolutely no government founding.

Without YOU, it wouldn’t be PAWssible.

SeaGate Food Bank is Ohio’s only independent food bank servicing 120,000+ food insecure individuals in 8 counties each month free of charge. Our programs do more than just feed our neighbors, and Project PJ is one of them. Help us provide warm pajamas for children in need this #GivingTuesday. 100% of your tax deductible donation stays and helps locally. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

A nonprofit solely supported by radio listeners and area underwriters, YES FM has a heart for the young people in our area and strives to be a positive influence, demonstrating the hope that is to be found in Jesus Christ.

toledoanimalrescue.org/donate • 419-382-1130

SeagateFoodBank.org/donate • 419-244-6996

www.yeshome.com • 419-389-0893

419.754.1009

Our mission is helping families transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

AnnunciationRadio.com

Faith With Frequency!

Catholic Radio on 89.7 fm

For more information or to donate:

www.lfhtoledo.org

The Lucas County Pit Crew

supports responsible guardians of Pit Bull Terrier like dogs in our community through education, advocacy, training assistance, spay/ neuter promotion, foster care, & adoption.

The Toledo Choral Society would like to thank you for the many years of support from within our community. We look forward to celebrating our 100th anniversary during our 2019-2020 Concert Season!

We define ourselves as a FOR PURPOSE organization because we are making a positive difference in our community each and every day.

www.toledochoralsociety.com

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Children’s Theatre Workshop reaches more than 400 students in Northwest Ohio/Southeast Michigan area through your support. Please help us provide a space for young local people to develop leadership skills, hone their art, establish a community, practice service, and develop confidence.

Give through our Facebook page or online at ctwtoledo.org/donate/

EqualityToledo works to eliminate discrimination in our region based on sexual orientation, gender identity, & gender expression through education, activism, & other anti-defamation efforts.

Courageous Community Services of Lucas County facilitates support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, friends, and professional service providers. Donations help to provide summer camp, life skills training, advocacy support, and parent networking to those in the community that rely on these necessary programs.

www.ccsohio.org/donate

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Visit Toledocitypaper.com to vote for your favorite non-profit or charity!

Now thru until 12/18 The Monroe Street Neighborhood Center is committed to working in partnership with our neighbors to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen and enrich families and community ownership through a unique spectrum of services in the heart of Toledo. www.monroestumc.com/neighborhood-center

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Virtual PC’s 3265 W. Alexis Rd., near Secor.

419-531-1170.

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Whether your giftee’s computer is running slowly, needs serious security upgrades, or they are mourning the loss of deleted files, computer problems can cause serious damage. Help your tech-tortured friend with expert computer repair and and service from Virtual PC’s. The locally-owned company goes the extra mile, beating “big box stores” with both prices and customer service, to ensure that tech problems are solved quickly and efficiently.

Virtual PCs has served the Toledo area since 1989, making them the most trusted name in PC sales and repairs.

PART 2 ’Tis the season to give and be thankful. Show your friends and family how much you appreciate them with a gift that supports local business. Whether picking out something at a local shop or treating your friend to the flexibility of a gift card, you’ll find exactly what you need at these local businesses.

To see more of our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide, visit toledocitypaper.com.

FINALISTS

TIME TO VOTE FOR THE BEST!

LET’S DECIDE THE WINNERS The nominations are complete!

Now is the time for the real voting and it all takes place online!

Voting runs from 11/7 until 12/18

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Mancy’s Restaurant Group

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Mancy’s Steakhouse: 953 Phillips Ave., 419-476-4154.

Mancy’s Italian Grill: 5453 Monroe St., 419-882-9229.

From Christmas cookies to pumpkin rolls!

Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian:

Let Cake Arts Bake for you this holiday season.

5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463.

Cake Arts Bakery & Supply

Shorty’s True American Roadhouse:

2858 W. Sylvania Ave • Toledo, OH 43613

419-472-4959 • cakeartsupply.com

5111 Monroe St., 419-841-9505.

Bluewater Grille:

461 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee.

(419) 724-2583

The Ideal: 5333 Monroe St., 419-841-0066.

Mancys.com

This family of restaurateurs know how to bring together good food and great company: they’ve been doing it for generations. Pick up a gift card for Mancy’s Restaurants so the foodie in your life can choose their own adventure. Whether they want classic favorites from The Steakhouse, Mancy’s Italian Grill or Bluewater Grille, something a little different at The Ideal, slow-smoked BBQ at Shorty’s, or a select vintage from the Bottle Shop, this gift card is a fast-pass to a myriad of delicious options.

Lily’s at Levis

2110 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-5611. lilysatlevishome.com What do you get the hostess with the mostest? Find a creative present for your favorite divine DIY diva at this eclectic home boutique. Browse jewelry, handcrafted soaps, candles, home decor, and more, at this cozy and welcoming locally-owned shop where you will find a present as unique as the woman you’re shopping for.

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419-931-9988. Truerest.com Know someone who needs a break? Help them escape everything— including gravity— with a trip to True REST Float Spa, which offers six private float pods that allow clients to lay back, relax and enjoy a world free of distractions. While sensory deprivation might sound like something only for the adventurous, this effective and effortless form of therapy is perfect for anyone looking to relieve stress, tension or pain. The best part? If you buy them a $79 gift card you’ll get one for free.

We all have a friend who just loves street tacos. Treat them to a 419 Tacos gift certificate. Favorites include enchiladas, elotes (Mexican street corn), and flautas, with a good selection of beers on tap as well. 419 Tacos is known for their authentic Mexican cuisine, reasonable prices, and the variety of their menu, so trust us, your friend will be grateful for this holiday gift.

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From collaborations with Queen Latifah (Saturday, February 16, 2019) to the Toledo Ballet, including their 78th annual Nutcracker (Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9), the TSO consistently makes classical music feel new, exciting and contemporary. Bring the beauty of the Orchestra to your musically-minded friend with tickets to an upcoming performance or a subscription to one of the TSO’s eight different themed series. Now in their 75th season, an experience with this treasured Toledo staple is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.

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Want to make the geek in your life happy? Just roll the 20-sided dice at the Toledo Game Room, the 419’s tabletop scene since 1987. Find everything from comic books to board games to accessories for fans of gaming miniatures, and more. Unsure what you’re looking for? Just vaguely describe the elves and orcs that your giftee loves and the shop’s experienced and knowledgeable staff will make sure to fill in the blanks.

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Cake Arts Bakery & Supply

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Looking for a sweet gift? For immediate satisfaction, treat a loved one to an artfullydesigned and perfectly-baked cake from Cake Arts. Or, help the budding baker in your life learn how to master the art of frosting and decorating by signing them up for a cake decorating class or workshop. Classes are also available for teens and kids, so make sure to look online for full details.

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rtist and polymath Leonardo Da Vinci once said, “The discovery of a good wine is increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star.” While we think the Renaissance Man’s words are extreme, we find it hard to argue with one of history’s most prolific and successful inventors about the value of certain discoveries. Want to ponder his genius? Read on to see what you can discover from local wine professionals.

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Have you always loved wine? No, I had to keep tasting to grasp the full package of wine.

• Steal: Half-off bottles on Monday.

• Deal: Finca Patagonia Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Full-bodied, well-balanced and compliments most foods.

• Unreal: 2010 Opus One Napa Valley. $270. Perfect balance of earthy and fruity flavors with a velvety silk finish.

What was your first real wine experience? Brunello di Montalcino. A guest saved me a glass to help further my pallette.

If you have a private collection, what’s your favorite bottle?

Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs Zinfandel.

If you could share a bottle of wine with any famous person, living or dead, who would it be and what would you drink?

Tom Hanks. Any bottle tastes good with great company.

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Who do you enjoy a bottle of wine with most frequently?

My husband.

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953 Phillips Ave., 419-476-4154. Mancys.com 11am-2pm & 5-9:30pm, Monday-Thursday.

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4:30-10:30pm, Saturday.

• Steal: R Collection by Raymond Field Blend! Available at Mancy’s Ideal by the glass! $4 during happy hour.

• Deal: Duckhorn Cabernet, Napa Valley! We are pouring for $20 a glass at the Steakhouse!

• Unreal: 2015 Quintessa Cabernet!

It is a legendary vintage and delivers Opus One quality for $125 less!

Have you always loved wine? My first job at Mancy’s Steakhouse was in our wine room three nights a week. I was in the 7th and 8th grade. I would do my homework and retrieve wine when the servers came to the wine room. My cousin Mike worked the other three nights of the week. We did the wine ordering too! So, I loved wine but hated the taste…. at that age!

What was your first real wine experience? In 1992, I was a wine novice invited to stay at the Jordan Winery. It was quite an experience. The staff there was still giddy because President Reagan stayed in my same room the week before!

What are the most exciting innovations happening right now in the world of wine?

Wine preservation systems like our Winekeeper at the Steakhouse or wine on tap at Mancy’s Italian allow fresh wine to be poured by the glass daily.

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• Steal: Both the Bila Haut Cotes du Rousilllon and the Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano are knockout values.

Both $25, but taste like they’re $100 bottles! They are both medium to full bodied, pair well with a wide array of our pizzas and entrees.

• Deal: We roll out unbelievable deals every week at Basil, but some of my favorites are the hard-to-get craft beers that we feature. Sure, we’re a wine bar, but we have plenty for beer lovers as well, like limited releases from many Ohio and Michigan breweries.

• Unreal: J.L. Chave Estate SaintJoseph, $110. It smells and tastes like dark berry fruit, black pepper, olives, and smoked bacon. Beat that.

You can only drink from one region for the rest of your life. What is it? The Rhone Valley of France. From Cotes-du-Rhone to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Cote Rotie, the Rhone Valley has something for everyone. And you don’t have to take out a second mortgage to get the best!

What’s the best rule of thumb for pairing food and wine? The #1 rule of wine pairing is that there are no rules! If you like Cabernet Sauvignon with your tuna salad sandwich, go for it! All that matters is what you like. However, I would say that a good guideline for pairing is to match the weight of the wine with the weight of the food.

Who do you enjoy a bottle of wine with most frequently? That’s easy, my lovely wife!

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Brandee Ford SERVICE CAPTAIN AND BARTENDER 1320 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-872-6100. Biaggis.com 11:30am-9pm, Sunday-Thursday.

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• Steal: Lucky Star Chardonnay. Not only a great wine for the price ($7.49/ glass), but it pairs really well with any of our pasta dishes.

What is one bottle of wine you plan to have on the table at Thanksgiving? Z. Alexander Brown Uncaged Proprietary Red Blend … a great wine with nicely balanced fruit, oak and tannins.

• Deal: Gran Passione Veneto Rosso.

This wine is produced using the appassimento method. Because this method uses partially dried grapes, it requires more grapes for production.

The result produces a full-bodied, deep red wine with soft tannins.

Have you always loved wine? I’ve always had a growing interest in wine and wine production. Biaggi’s wine program and extensive training has really helped me to expand my knowledge and understand the many nuances of wine varietals.

If you have a private collection, what’s your favorite bottle?

Earthquake Cabernet … it’s just a really great cabernet bursting with flavor.

• Unreal: Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. We offer this exceptional wine by the bottle only ($119). This is arguably one of California’s finest Cabernets, with a signature dark color, rich well-balanced fruit and ripe, velvety tannins. It’s simply a beautiful wine that will never disappoint.

WALT CHURCHILL’S MARKET • Steal: Villafane & Guzman, Legado, Cabernet Sauvignon. $9.99. This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown at 2,500-feet elevation in extremely rocky soil.

Full-bodied “old world” styling, with a nose of red and dark berries, violet, cassis, and a hint of cedar. In the mouth it is extremely well-balanced with black currant and spice.

• Deal: Unus Solus, Rosso. $17.99. Unus means unique in Latin. This Tuscan wine is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot. This wine is solid and shows an elegance that can be defined as an expression of the Montalcino terroir.

• Unreal: The Vineyard House, Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon. $199.99. Founded by second generation vintner, Jeremy Nicke, The Vineyard House vineyard is situated literally next to the famed Screaming Eagle vineyard in Oakville, California. Only 750 cases of this classic, world-class Cabernet is produced.

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• Steal: 2013 CASA SETARO “DON VINCENZO,” Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio. $38. The grapes for this wine were grown on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius in Italy’s Campania region. It’s got a great medium to full body and while there is some fruit to it, the main attraction is a wonderfully smoky note. It is hard to beat this level of complexity at this price point.

• Deal: 2013 LA SPINETTA, Langhe Nebbiolo. $50. Generally, I’m not a big fan of running wine features, but when our rep brought this in as a sample I told her to send me a case and I’d figure out something to do with it. It presents the accepted nebbiolo notes of rose petals and some earthiness, but also shows very interesting notes of citrus, pine, and pineapple. This wine will have you scrambling for adjectives to describe all of the different aromas and flavors.

What’s the best rule of thumb for pairing food and wine? There have been whole books written on the subject of wine pairings, and while I won’t argue that there is no merit to a great pairing, my number one rule is to order what you like! If the idea of a slightly sweet white wine with tropical fruit flavors turns you off, then skip the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc no matter how well it pairs with what you’re eating.

Exceptional wine and food pairings can undoubtedly enhance any meal, but always remember that you are the ultimate arbiter of what you like!

• Unreal: 2004 CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS SYRAH, Australia. $448. While this is not our most expensive wine (that honor belongs to the Penfold’s Grange Syrah at $855.00), the Astralis Syrah is one of our best. Robert Parker once referred to the Astralis as one of “Australia’s greatest Syrah(s),”and his Wine Advocate rated the 2004 vintage 98 points. As far as what flavors to expect when drinking this wine, I’m not sure I have the necessary space here to outline everything! Very intense, the 2004 Astralis exhibits everything from blueberries, plums, cherries, violets, and blackberries; to pepper, smoke, and roasted meats; to vanilla and toasted oak.

Best enjoyed over the course of a long meal, this wine will benefit from aeration and decanting.

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What is one bottle of wine you plan to have on the table at Thanksgiving?

Hexamer Spatburgunder Weissherbst and Titus Napa Valley Cabernet Franc.

What do you think the future holds for this industry changing? The future is bright! Millennials are now the largest purchasers and consumers of wine, and they are just getting started. They enjoy dining and socializing, which is great for on premise wine sales!

• Steal: Le Hameau Sauvignon Blanc 9.99 and Paxis Red. $9.99.

• Deal: Fattoria Fossili 2010 Brunello di Montalcino. $39.99.

• Unreal: Bond Melbury Napa Valley Red. $649.99.

Do you have a guilty pleasure when it comes to wine? My guilty pleasure is vintage tawny port called Colheita.

When customers order wine with their meals, are there pairings that make you cringe? This isn’t exactly a meal pairing but the pairing of chocolate with dry red wine. It is a tannin and acid overload. It is usually the wine that suffers.

Who do you enjoy a bottle of wine with most frequently? I’m fortunate to have a family and large circle of friends who love wine, but my aunt (whom I am named after) is my partner in wine crime.

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What is one bottle of wine you plan to have on the table at Thanksgiving? We will be having the Frank Family Zinfandel at our Thanksgiving dinner! It is a family favorite and will pair perfectly with my wife Betsy’s handmade ravioli and turkey dinner.

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• Steal: Michael David Freak Show ($38/ bottle) - This great wine is a red blend with flavors of ripe plum, caramel, and blackberry. It is both smooth and delicious!

• Deal: On Wino Wednesday at Rosie’s any bottle of wine is an amazing deal! On Wednesdays, you get $10 off any bottle of wine $29 or more and $5 off any bottle of wine $28 or below (excluding house wines)!

A particularly good deal is our Jordan Cabernet. With this special, it’s just $74 a bottle! This great wine comes to life with a hint of acidity and a slight fruity expression.

• Unreal: The Opus One is an incredible wine. At $295 a bottle, it has notes of blueberries, blackberries, and a bit of a spicy finish.

What’s the finest wine you’ve ever had? I would certainly say that is the Chateau Lafite Rothschild, a red blend from Bordeaux, France.

I had so much fun drinking this wine that I giggled like a child. A great bottle of wine just makes you laugh sometimes. This wine came from my brother John’s wine cellar and was shared over a family dinner. I’ve never seen my father laugh so hard. We created some great memories over that special bottle of wine!

If you could share a bottle of wine with any famous person, living or dead, who would it be and what would you drink? That would be my mother, Rosie, who was a rockstar in her own right. My mom had a sweet tooth and loved the Asti Cinzano. I would give anything to share a bottle of wine and catch up with my mom.

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City Egg

Fresh fare with fair prices

By Athena Cocoves Doctors caution, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day— don’t skip it.” Yet, many typically do. While gobbling a protein bar at your desk or gorging on fatty bacon and sugary pancakes can technically be considered “breakfast,” those options don’t set the tone for your day the way nutritionists desire.

Downtown Toledo’s newest addition, City Egg, an offshoot of the Scramblers restaurant franchise, is branded as a fastcasual eatery for breakfast and lunch and fulfils the concept’s promise with a limited menu, quick-service kiosks, and online ordering.

Eggs, with a side of tech

Those familiar with Scramblers restaurants will enjoy a continuation of that quality. City Egg’s motto is “start fresh” and the bright, clean interior— stark white and decorated with cheery pops of yellow— and health-oriented menu— fans of avocado, quinoa, turkey sausage, and other lean options will be pleased— reflects the mission.

The menu is viewable while waiting in line, leading to touch screen kiosks where you order from a variety of customizable options. Our group, initially confused, was assisted by pleasant attendants who happily walked us through the process.

After placing our orders, we found a seat and watched the screen above the kitchen that deemed our goods “in progress” and then “ready” for pickup. It took us the same time to find silverware, napkins and hot sauce before our four meals and two fresh juices were “ready.”

Clean plate club

City Egg calls their menu ‘limited’, but dozens of options make the word choice almost comedic. Between skillets, omelettes, griddle favorites like pancakes and “Toast of France” (French toast), plus a host of sandwiches and salads for lunch, it took us longer to decide what to order than it did for the food to be prepared. But hey, we aren’t complaining.

Ordering tactfully, we picked plates that would let us taste a range of menu items. Three breakfast tacos ($6) made with eggs, chorizo sausage, and a black bean and corn salsa engendered tableside excitement. Next, a turkey and avocado

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sandwich ($8)— the only cold option we ordered— which was pleasant, albeit not thrilling, but offered a generous portion of avocado. For a more traditional option, the spinach and portabella omelette ($7.50) was fluffy and packed full of veggies, a pleasing vegetarian option. Finally, the avocado toast ($7.50), topped with two fried eggs, was praiseworthy with Sriracha and feta cheese.

As for sides, the “premium bacon” ($4) was crispy, salty, smoky and sweet. The review of hash browns was mixed— while several couldn’t keep their forks off the cheesy potatoes, others, while claiming to be underwhelmed, helped to finish the fried potatoes. Both the toast and fresh fruit were satisfactory. Hey, it’s toast.

The fresh juices ($5 each) were unexpected delights. The Metro Mango (orange, pineapple and mango) and the Urban Berry Detox (blueberry, pomegranate, orange and cranberry) were bright, tangy and served in giant glasses. We sipped them for hours back at the office, so consider sharing.

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We left our midday meal delighted, and full— despite an active discussion daydreaming of a nap. Prepped with the protein to finish our workday we took a walk through the neighboring Promenade Park.

Overall, City Egg fulfilled its promise of fast-casual and fresh, and answered our question: “Can I quickly eat a decent breakfast during the workweek?” The answer is “yes.”

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Culinary Events Wednesday, 11.21

Blueberry Wine & Winter Beer Release Party Majestic Oak Winery

The new vintage “Shades of Blue” will be released! Come celebrate with the Winery! Soups and snacks provided. 5-8pm. 13554 Mohler Rd. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com Free

Thursday, 11.22

Thanksgiving with Cherry Street Mission Mac Street Cafe and Real Seafood Company

Those who are struggling to put food on the table are welcome to join Cherry Street Mission Ministries meal offerings throughout the day.

Breakfast will be served at the Mac Street Cafe, located inside Cherry Street Ministries, from 7-8:30am. Real Seafood Company will serve lunch from 11:30am-3pm, and dinner at Mac Street Cafe will be offered from 5-6pm.

Reservations are not required for breakfast or dinner, but lunch requires advanced registration.

Call 419-214-4200. cherrystreetmission.org Free

Tuesday, 11.27

Date Night Cooking Class: Foods from Greece St Paul’s Lutheran Church

Learn the technique and ingredients that go into Hummus bi Tahin, medjura (rice & lentils), spanakopita, (spinach pie) and chicken oreganata.

Taste the difference between a couple of tahini brands. $65. 6-8pm. 428 N Erie St. 419-882-1231. sydanddianes.com

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Warming Winter Drinks 577 Foundation

Learn to craft hot cocoa, spiced cider, and how to create your own tea blend using dried herbs and fruits. Sample while you craft. $25. 6-7:3pm.

577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

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Winter Dishes from Around the World Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath Join Chef Liz Donaldson in the cooking class where you’ll learn how to prepare Italian chicken cacciatore, French ratatouille, Indian lamb curry and Hungarian goulash. Register in advance. $35. 6-9pm. 5758 Main St. Suite 1, Sylvania.

419-882-4390. “Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath” on Facebook.

Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Brandywine Country Club

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a hearty meal of all Thanksgiving favorites including oven-roasted turkey and ham, soup and salad, traditional stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and much more. Reservations required. $13-$25, kids 5 and under are free. 10:30am-3pm.

6904 Salisbury Rd., Maumee. 419-865-2393. brandywinecc.com

Tastings Wednesday, 11.21

Sip, Shop, and Save Sofo’s Italian Market

Join the Market for their weekly wine tasting event!

Sample various wine selections and Sofo family recipes. $10. 5-7pm. 5400 Monroe St. 419-882-8555. shopsofos.com

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All Things That are Pinot Walt Churchill’s Market

Explore the world of pinot by sampling selections of pinot blanc, pinot gris, pinot noir and pinot meunier.

You’ll try a diverse pallet with these red and whites.

Prices vary. 4:30-7:30pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Black Friday Blowout Sale Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

The shop will be sampling various wine and beer, including their last chance selections. Every sample is just $1. Noon-8pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

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The Black Friday shopping continues on Saturday at the Market with great deals on quality wines from South America. Check out the bargains. Prices vary. 5-7pm.

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Thursday Wine Tastings Joseph’s Beverage Center

Every Thursday boasts a different wine selection for you to try and fall in love with.

Stop by the shop anytime between 6pm and 8pm to sample new wines. Prices vary.

4129 Talmadge Rd. 419-472-1421. josephswinestoretoledooh.com

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Gearing Up for the Holiday Parties and Dinners Walt Churchill’s Market

Now that holiday season is in session, have you thought about what bottles to take to dinners and parties? The Market will make your decision easy with delicious, affordable wines! Try them before you share it with your friends and family at this tasting. Prices vary.

4:30-7:30pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

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Frank Family Wine Dinner Rosie’s Italian Grille

Indulge in a five-course meal–– each course paired with a delectable wine from Frank Family Vineyard. Reservations only, call to reserve. $75. 6-8pm. 606 N. McCord Rd. 419-866-5007. rosiesitaliangrille.com

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Wine Spectator Magazine’s top 100 wine list will be revealed at the end of November. If, like any good wine connoisseur, you are on the edge of your seat in anticipation, the Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian has your back. Their staff will choose their favorite wines from the top 100, based on quality, availability, value, and other factors. Come out to join them to see if your palette is as refined as theirs, or just to have a good time. Price varies. 5:30-7:30pm. Thursday, November 29. Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian, 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com.

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The Chop House Wild Game Wine Dinner is the ideal way to treat yourself to the wild side of the restaurant’s culinary magic. The five-course meal includes mouth-watering wild game like elk-stuffed mushrooms, pecan-crusted venison tenderloin and herb-marinated roasted duck. Each course is paired with a fine wine, ending with a warm wild berry crostata and a luxury port. It’s the perfect date night for foodies who want to get a little wild. $110 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

6pm-8pm. Thursday, November 29. The Chop House, 300 N. Summit St. Suite 140. Reservations Required.

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The holiday season can be a stressful time for those of us who do the bulk of the cooking, but fear not.

Chef Diane Rogers is here to teach us how to plan ahead. Brought to you by Syd and Diane’s, Holiday Entertaining Make and Freeze for Ease is a practical and fun workshop all about prepping hor d’ouvres like bacon wrapped dates and Chou puffs to freeze before your holiday meals. Make it, freeze it, and forget about it until your holiday gathering. $65.

11am-1pm. Tuesday, December 4. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 428 N. Erie St. 419-882-1231.

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Paul Causman in Toledo Rep’s Carol

By Jeff McGinnis

“Very few actors get an opportunity to return to a role, even twice,” said Paul Causman (R, as Scrooge). “But with Christmas Carol, I’ve gotten to revisit this now 16 times.

And that is so rare for an actor. It’s a real honor.”

When the Toledo Rep’s production of A Christmas Carol takes to the stage at the Valentine Theatre on November 30, it will mark the 16th year that veteran actor Paul Causman will portray Ebenezer Scrooge.

Well, actually the 17th year. But Causman himself doesn’t count the first one.

It was back in 1987 when Causman– then the Artistic Director of the Toledo Rep– got a call from the actor playing Scrooge in that year’s production of the Charles Dickens’ classic.

“He called me on a Tuesday during the run of the show. We used to do these shows at the 10th Street Theatre,” Causman said. “He called from the hospital with pneumonia, he couldn’t come and do the role. So I learned it overnight and went on stage the next day.”

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Coming home for the holidays

Ever since 2002, though, Causman has made the role of the iconic curmudgeon Scrooge his own. Taking over from Jim Rudes, who himself played the role for 13 years in Rep productions, Causman said he sees the chance to put his stamp on the famous part as a privilege.

“I really love it. Being a member of the cast–– coming to rehearsals for A Christmas Carol is like coming home for the holidays. There’s a comfort in rediscovering that story every year, and seeing old friends, and making new friends.”

Theater has been in Causman’s blood for most of his life, though nowadays he earns his living as a marketing director. Born between Akron and Cleveland, Causman attended BGSU before going to work at various theaters as an artis-

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tic director, including the Toledo Rep beginning in 1986. All these years later, Causman notes how his life experiences couldn’t help but shape his approach to playing Scrooge each time he returned to the part.

“Every time you revisit a role, you bring new experiences with you. It’s like every time you read a classic novel, it gets better. Because you’re coming back to it as a product of your time.”

It’s a joy

This year’s production sees a new wrinkle on the production side as well, as a new director, Bill Quinlan, takes the reigns of the show. Among Quinlan’s new additions, Causman said, was the insertion of previously unused parts of Dickens’ classic work.

“This year, we’ve included a couple of scenes from the novella that were not in any of the previous productions I’ve been with. And they’re wonderful scenes. I’m really happy to get to work on them.”

At its core, though, the Rep’s production of Carol remains as familiar and comforting as ever–– with an enduring message that Causman said he hopes will always inspire audiences. “I hope that they take away the message that we are our brother’s keeper. That we have a responsibility to take care of one another, and in fact, it’s not a responsibility, it’s a joy. And we gain from that.” $27 + $2 handling, adult. $17 + $2 handling, child.

8pm. Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1. 2:30pm. Sunday, December 2.

The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787.

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THEATER NOTES Live Your Best Life

Bird’s Eye View Circus Space is showcasing talent from their students and teachers with My Best Self Circus. It will be an evening of ground acrobatics, daring aerial acts, and dance performances, all of which are geared toward pushing people to, as their name indicates, be their best selves. The theme is all about self-improvement, and the performances will bring to light what amazing feats these performers can accomplish by consistent practice of their craft. $5-$20. 6:30pm Saturday, December 1. Lois Nelson Theater, Collingwood Art Center.

2413 Collingwood Blvd., Room C116. 567-298-6841. birdseyeviewcircus.com.

Nutcracker Nights

Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo brings the classic holiday ballet to life. The Nutcracker, a tale of a toy that comes to life, fights a rat king, and finally takes the protagonist to a magical, doll-filled kingdom, rings in the season at The Valentine Theatre. $25-$40. 7pm on Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24. 2pm, Sunday, November 25. The Valentine Theatre. 410 Adams St., 419-861-0895. ballettheatreoftoledo.org.

River Raisin Nutcracker

Take a trip to Monroe for the River Raisin Ballet Company’s performance of The Nutcracker.

More than 90 dancers make this Christmas favorite come to life with snowy scenes and sugarplum fairies. River Raisin Centre for the Arts has been described as an incredible place to see ballet, making it well worth the road trip. $15-$20. 7pm Friday, November 30. 2pm and 7pm Saturday, December 1. 3pm, Sunday, December 2. River Raisin Centre for the Arts.

114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI. 734-242-RRCA. riverraisincentre.org. —EH

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Behold the beauty of art made by students, faculty and alumni of Bowling Green State University at the 14th Annual ArtsX. The holiday showcase features musical, theatrical and dance performances, including live exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities and artists booths for artwork sales. This year, Verb Ballets, a contemporary ballet company, is the featured act. Events happen in both the Fine Arts Center and the Wolfe Center for the Arts on BGSU’s campus. 5-9pm Saturday, December 1. BGSU, Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. events.bgsu.edu ––CP

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FILM NOTES The Toledo Museum of Art continues its Families on Film series with the Situation Comedy and Movie Marathon. Count on an all-day binge of your favorite sitcom Thanksgiving specials and movies, the perfect way to study multi-generational depictions of families through the lens of popular culture. This is an opportunity to reminisce about these much-loved classic specials, both old and new, that the whole family will enjoy.

You can expect Thanksgiving episodes of Friends and Gilmore Girls and the movies Pieces of April, Home for the Holidays, and Free Birds. $9-$12.

10am-5pm. Saturday, November 24. Little Theater. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. —EH

Coming together

According to Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (S.A.V.E), there is one death by suicide in the U.S. every 12 minutes.

For every suicide, there are over 100 people directly affected explains the Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

In an effort to spread this awareness and educate the community on the effects of suicide, the Coalition is hosting a screening on the documentary Suicide: The Ripple Effect. The film is focused on Kevin Hines, who attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at 19 years old, and his personal fight he still struggles with almost two decades later. The screening also feature a resource fair before the film, and a panel discussion after. For more details on the Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition and their involvement in the community, read our film feature (right). $12.50. 5:30-9:30pm. Tuesday, December 4. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. 419-897-8902. gathr.us/screening/23978 —CP

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Local radio host Eric Chase (dark shirt, center) and Jen Wakefield (his left) with counselors at Clay High School after a presentation for Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

Breaking the Silence

Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition works to save lives through communication

By Jeff McGinnis In the space of the two weeks before this story was written, four children under the age of 17 in the Northwest Ohio area attempted to take their own lives. Three of them succeeded.

“Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds. It’s huge.

And we can’t afford to ignore it anymore,” said Jen Wakefield, the coordinator for the Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

Proactive fighter

For the past eight years, the Coalition has made it their mission to be a proactive fighter against both suicide and the stigma that exists when discussing it openly.

“Many cultures don’t really talk about it. It’s just one of those topics that we try and avoid. Unfortunately, it’s pretty common. [In] the Toledo area, although the coroner’s office reported last year there were 78 suicides, we believe the number is much larger due to the way it is reported,” Wakefield said.

In an effort to open up the discussion about the issue and make people more willing to speak out about their own experiences, the Suicide Prevention Coalition works to actively reach out to at-risk individuals through events and presentations at area schools and offices.

“We have a really great mix of professionals and people that are interested in suicide prevention from a personal perspective,” Wakefield said. “We do plenty of awareness activities in the community. We do education in the schools and in the workplace.”

The ripple effect

An upcoming screening of the film Suicide: The Ripple Effect, a documentary about the impact suicide can have on an individual’s loved ones, and the remarkable effect advocacy can have in preventing it, is scheduled for December 4th at the Maumee Indoor Theatre. (See film note on this page).

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In the spirit of the documentary, Wakefield said that the Coalition spreads its message to all who may need it. “The movie part is uncommon, there aren’t a lot of documentaries that come out on the topic,” Wakefield added.

“We do events in the community often... speakers and panels. We just wrapped up Suicide Prevention Month, so we had a slew of [events]. We had rock concerts, shows and church functions. We tried to hit it everywhere, because this topic effects everybody.”

Connecting people

As a result, the Coalition’s efforts have ended up far exceeding its goals.

Wakefield estimates that the group presents to over 3,000 people a year.

(The group is supported by the Lucas County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.)

In addition to their monthly meetings, the Suicide Prevention Coalition’s biggest efforts come in area schools, as they talk to kids from 6th to 12th grade about the issue.

“We’re really responsible about how we talk about it. We use proper language, and the younger age, we’ll talk more about wellness and emotions, and the older students, we’ll talk more suicide prevention. In the workplace, we do more of a gatekeeper, or being more of a watchful eye for people who may be struggling.

“We keep it as lighthearted as possible, we have really good presenters who have good banter. We’re responsible with the topic, but we present it in a way that’s not painful to watch,” said Wakefield, adding “We try really hard to be a bridge to connect people, whether they need support, or survivors of suicide, or family members trying to navigate what’s next.”

For anyone seeking help, Wakefield strongly encourages them to call the hotline (800-273-TALK) or send a text to 741741 to be connected to a counselor.

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Glass City Blues

Award-winning journalist, tv host and author Rebecca Regnier will visit Gathering Volumes Bookstore to read and discuss her latest book Coven Mitt. The book, part of her Widow’s Bay series, tells the humorous story of reporter Marzie Nowak and her coven of witches who are surrounded by gypsies, vampires, politicians, werewolves, and murder. Meet the author and get your book copies signed at this event. 6:30-8pm Friday, November 30.

Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg.

567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com Free

Nathan Elias’ poetry brings it back home

By Courtney Probert

The power of poetry is conveyed when the message resonates with the reader. Enraptured in a piece, making you feel that you’re a part of it, Glass City Blues transports the reader to a place of nostalgia.

With Nathan Elias’ chapbook, readers are taken close-to-home, through compelling reflections on Toledo and vivid descriptions of places in time. Elias, a Toledo native now living in Florida, opens up to the reader with heartfelt writing.

Making history with mystery

Mixing history with mystery and romance, author Colleen Gleason created the Lincoln’s White House Mystery series where readers immerse themselves in the Civil War era with historical figures and fictional, thrilling plots. Gleason is also the author of the young adult Stoker & Holmes series, where two young women related to the famous detective and the Irish author Bram Stoker, get dragged into solving mysteries together while resolving their discrepancies.

Gleason will talk about her novels and sign copies at this event. 7-8pm Thursday, November 29. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com Free

Close to home

While still living in Toledo in 2009-10, Elias began writing the personal, nostalgic poems that would later appear in the Glass City Blues collection. He then moved to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for fiction writing, his preferred medium since early on, and earned his MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles. Soon after, however, his love for poetry was revived while attending workshops and readings with his wife in 2016.

“There is an old adage, ‘write what you know’,” explains Elias. “What did I know? I knew Toledo; I knew Los Angeles; I knew the pain of loss; I knew love; I knew getting in trouble when I was young; I knew filmmaking; I knew acting; I knew music.”

Love, passion, rediscovery and sorrow are themes you can expect when reading the three-part chapbook. Readers can truly appreciate the raw energy in the pieces, with lines like “In a city made of mirrors / I saw nothing but infinite misery” —from ‘Ghost of a Toledo Girl’— or within the energetic descriptions of live music in ‘Blind Alto Midnight,’ paying homage to the late local jazz artist Clifford Murphy.

Elias explains that writing feels good and he enjoys the work, but admits “the poems ‘Cutter’s Remorse’ and ‘Body Work’ were difficult for me to share with people, and still are.” That vulnerability heightens the meaning of these poems.

Sharing something so deep and personal exposes the reality. It’s genuine. Elias proves that his vulnerability, along with his imagination, tells a story through these poems.

Visual literacy

The first section, Glass City Blues is comprised of reflections on Elias’ pastimes in Toledo, along with other poems written from the perspectives of others he knew. These poems in particular are visual, recalling specific landmarks and areas around town, making them easy for locals to relate to.

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‘Forgotten Love Songs’ is the first mixed-media collage that opens up the second section.

Part two of the book features a new view for readers–– made up of mixed media art. Elias describes, “On many levels, Glass City Blues draws connections between the body and geography.

The mixed-media collages are more visual explorations of both of these themes.”

The third section, “With Love from Los Angeles” explores more feelings of love, the troubles within relationships, and the rebuilding of those relationships.

“I’ve always loved Toledo. It’s my home, where I was born and raised,” says Elias. “The Glass City will always be a part of my identity.”

Glass City Blues includes poems that are honest, and correlate to the blues, exploring a wide range of emotions with every word. More than a poetry book, the book is an experience — riding along River Road on a motorcycle, eating breakfast at a North Toledo bar, travelling the canals in Venice, California and venturing through the Black Swamp— exploring, along the way, how Toledo has also shaped you and the person you’ve become.

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Ongoing Paul Brand Art Lessons - The artist hosts

a weekly art class focusing on paint, pastel or drawing every Tuesday. Register in advance. $20.

2-4pm. Toledo Artists’ Club, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com Free

Thursday Morning Painters Club

The Toledo Artists’ Club is open to the public.

Stop by to watch the artists work, and take a look at the current exhibition. 9:30am-noon. Toledo Artists’ Club, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com Free

Wednesday, 11.21 “Lost Dreams, Lost Hopes, Lost Loves, Lost Lives” Exhibition - This

Winter Pottery Project - Fashion a

snowman and winter welcome sign using clay and glazes. Available to students that have completed the Pottery 101 course. $45. 2-4pm.

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

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Sushi Set Pottery - The instructor will demonstrate how to make pottery sushi sets using hand building and wheel techniques. $20.

9am-noon. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation.org Suncatcher Workshop - This three hour

class will use cut, stained glass and soldering techniques to create a three dimensional suncatcher. Choose from over 20 patterns. $35.

Noon-3pm. Stained Glass Guild, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-381-1251. artvillage419.org

exhibit explores the timely themes of lost and separation immigrants face, with colorful patchwork designs, made by members of the Migrant Quilt Project of Tucson. On view 9am-5pm, Monday- Friday. Last date is Friday, December 7. BGSU Jerome Library, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green.

419-372-2051. bgsu.edu/art Free

Winter Wreath Workshop - Join the Zoo team at this community art class. Take home a decorated wreath for your home. Music and treats add to the atmosphere. $60-$65. 9:30am-noon.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Friday, 11.23

Screen Printed Cards - Create a set

Frans Hals Guided Tour -

Senior Curator Larry Nichols will lead a community tour of TMA’s current exhibition, Frans Hals Portraits: A Family Reunion. The paintings are on display through January 6. Free for members. $5-$10. 7-8pm.

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

of screen printed holiday cards using nontoxic ink and a screen. Choose from different designs. $35. 1-2:30pm. Also offered 3-4:50pm.

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

Stepping Into Success Local artist to be featured in Women Cinemakers magazine

By Jason Webber

Wednesday, 11.28 Art Sale for Charity - Fuller Art House will be donating a portion of sales to local charities benefiting children, including Mom’s House and Sylvania Family Services. There will be refreshments and art sales of glass ornaments, prints and paintings. 4:30-7:30pm.

Fuller Art House, 5679 Main St., Sylvania.

419-882-8949. facebook.com/fullerarthouse

Erin Garber-Pearson will be featured in the upcoming biennial issue of Women Cinemakers, highlighting her short film City Steps. A cool accomplishment, no doubt, and one more accolade on her artistic canvas. Garber-Pearson’s a welder. A sculptor. A filmmaker. A master of circus arts. A photographer.

An instructor. Oh, and an aerial artist.

Free

Arty Party - Bring a drink of choice and

a snack to share at this watercolor class and meetup. Mix and mingle while you paint. $25.

6-9pm. Toledo Artists’ Club, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com

Thursday, 11.29 Pastel Workshop - Mary Erard will lead a

four hour pastel class. The first hour will be an introduction to the medium while the remaining time students will work on a landscape. $45.

Noon-4pm. Art Supply Depo, S. Saint Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Friday, 11.30 Heralding the Holidays - Celebrate the winter holidays at Toledo Botanical. The Artist Village maker shops and various guilds will be open for shopping, live demonstrations and more.

5-9pm. Also held from 10am-5pm on Saturday, December 1 and from 11am-4pm Sunday, December 2. Artist Village, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-902-6800. artvillage419.org Free

Saturday. 12.1 Decorative Frame - Paint and decorate a picture frame or mirror frame. Create your own frame to take home using a long-lasting coating. $40. 9am-1pm. Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Art Museum Dr. 419-530-8300. utoledo.edu/artsandculture

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Sunday, 12.2 Alcohol Ink Ornaments - Create four

handmade ornaments using alcohol inks. The colorful bulbs make perfect holiday decorations anywhere in the house. $30. 3-5pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com/events Free

Holiday Wreaths - Style a holiday wreath using balsam fir branches. The class will provide tons of decorations like ribbons, buttons, and sparkling gems to make your wreath. $25. Two class times, 9:30-11:30am & 2-4pm.

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

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Tuesday, 12.4 Drink & Draw - The Depo provides a live nude model for figure drawing. Bring paper and pens, ink or paints of your choice and a beverage to enjoy. The setting is casual, yet professional and space fills up fast. $10. 7-10pm.

Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Thursday, 12.6 Portraits of Toledo - For the first time

ever, local people will be the presenters on the Peristyle stage for this alternative take on the “Master Class” talk. Several families have been selected to share their unique stories of work, love, loss, change, and celebration. 6-7:30pm.

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

Balancing act

Where does one get the energy to pursue all these creative paths? It comes down to one simple practice: Time management.

“Really it comes down to prioritizing time,” said Garber-Pearson. “Making art is and always has been a huge priority for me, it gives me a sense of who I am. I get a lot of ideas from reading about art, or other artists’ projects.

The more art you make, the more ideas you get. If I take a long break, I have to restart myself by walking through the Toledo Museum of Art, traveling to see an exhibition, or reading a new book, and it usually doesn’t take long to get fired up. It’s a good strategy for anyone struggling with motivation and we are lucky to have some great accessible resources around here.”

The plucky Garber-Pearson grew up in the desert of the Southwestern United States, hailing from Tucson, Arizona. Her parents were both ceramic artists and as a kid, she was surrounded by creativity. “I knew I was going to be an artist ever since I was a kid, and always made objects and drawings,” she said. “If I was bored, my parents would tell me I was boring and set me in front of some art supplies, so I have them to thank for instilling a sense of practice in my life.”

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That sense of discipline has served Garber-Pearson well throughout her life. Moving to the Toledo area in 2011, she took a job as an art instructor at Bowling Green State University. Always the entrepreneur, she founded Birds Eye View Circus in 2012 as a school for circus arts. Currently the school has 11 instructors, teaching everything from trapeze artistry to aerial and ground acrobatics.

Step by step

And oh yes, there’s City Steps, her short video project, featured by Women Cinemakers magazine in its forthcoming edition. According to Garber-Pearson, City Steps is an “experimental video that uses the meditative practice of tightwire dancing as a metaphoric guide for traveling through urban landscape.” The film can be viewed on Vimeo.

Birds Eye View Circus will also present performance art titled My Best Self on Saturday, December 1 at the Collingwood Arts Center. For Garber-Pearson, it’s just art and work as usual. “I love what I do and I’m blessed to have my life.”

The new issue of Women Cinemaker’s will be out in early 2019.

The Birds Eye View Circus showcases “My Best Self on Saturday, December 1 at the Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm. $12 (presale), $20 (couples), $15 (door). Buy tickets at birdseyeviewcircus.com. For more info, visit eringarberpearson.com.

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Gallery views

See both historical and contemporary work of Native American artists at the Toledo Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, Expanded Views: Native American Art in Focus. Visitors can examine Cherokee tipi covers and tipi models, Crow Ledger drawings, a Santo Domingo polychrome jar as well as works by Wendy Red Star and Marie Watt through April 28 during Museum hours.Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Wendy Red Star, Four Seasons Series (Spring).

Fired up for the holidays

In June 2002, glass artist Matt Paskiet opened Firenation, a fine art glass gallery and hot shop. Join Paskiet and the hardworking studio artists for seasonal magic during the Holiday Open House. Find great gifts, be amazed by artist Rob Dauel’s glassblowing demonstration at 7pm, and enjoy light snacks and beverages. 6-10pm. Friday, November 30. Firenation Glass, 7166 Front St., Holland.

419-866-6288. firenation.com Free

Crafty shopping

Since 1972, the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild has joined a community of professionals and artisans committed to high quality handiwork. Guild craftsmen and other local vendors, will show off locally made items that are perfect for holiday gifts, or a treat for yourself, during their annual Crafts for Christmas festival. 10am-5pm, Saturday, November 24. 11am-4pm, Sunday, November 25. Lucas County Recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. 419-842-1925. toledocraftsmansguild.org Free

Look up

Whether you’re a novice photographer or a professional ready for the season, Levis Commons offers a picture-perfect opportunity for holiday photos. For the third year in a row, visitors can access a unique perspective by stepping inside a glowing 50-foot tree. Take photos, or just take in the magic, from 6-9pm on Fridays, November 23-December 21. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free —AC

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A Tale of Two Freddies

Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody, and a Perrysburg studio engineer share a common thread

By Jason Smithers There’s a moment in the new Queen biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody where Queen front man Freddie Mercury (played by Rami Malek) is sitting down at a piano, scribbling notes and working through a fragment of a song. The melody is incomplete, but the idea is there. “Love of my life, you’ve hurt me. You’ve broken my heart, and now you leave me.”

Queen fans know the song as “Love of My Life,” and the audience is treated to what sounds like Rami Malek producing a near-perfect impression of Freddie’s unmistakable voice.

The reality is the incredible voice in this scene is not Malek’s, and the more surprising truth is that it isn’t Freddie’s either. The voice belongs to Nashville musician and vocalist Marc Martel. Martel became a viral sensation in 2011 when he posted an audition on YouTube to be a part of the Queen Extravaganza, a Queen tribute tour organized by Queen drummer Roger Taylor. The audition video, which now has over 15 million views, shows Martel’s uncanny ability to replicate Freddie Mercury’s vocal qualities and range down to the most subtle of nuances. The video successfully landed Martel a spot on the tour.

Mixed In Perrysburg

After the Queen Extravaganza, and during his work at Abbey Road studios recording his parts for the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, Martel has released four EPs— all of which have been mixed locally by Jeff Harris, owner and operator of MadSam Studios in Perrysburg. Jeff provided his take on what it’s like to work with a singer like Martel. “Marc is this very rare, extraordinary talent. He has a voice that I think is one of the best in the entire

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Owner and operator of MadSam Studios, Jeff Harris.

PHOTO CREDIT: JEFF HARRIS.

world.” Jeff emphasized, “I don’t say that with any kind of exaggeration.”

Ten years ago, the music industry was all about proximity to the talent, but technology has changed so much within the industry that it’s now possible for a Toledo native like Jeff to have that same proximity to someone like Martel without having to move away from his hometown of Toledo. “The music industry has become so democratized where musicians and mix engineers can do their own thing, and it’s easier than ever to send a full album of tracks across the internet for someone to add a guitar part or a cello part,” Jeff explained. “The same thing applies to my world of mixing. You can send and receive mixes from anywhere.”

Thunderbolt & Lighting

Alongside the release of the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, Martel released Thunderbolt & Lightning, an eight-song EP of Queen covers. The majority of the songs were mixed locally by Jeff, who described Martel’s creative direction as, “What if Queen had recorded these songs in an alternate universe?” Jeff went on to say that “none of the songs sound like Queen covers, per se, because the arrangements take a completely different approach.

That’s part of what makes this project so interesting and worth a listen.”

Thunderbolt & Lightning includes a version of “Don’t Stop Me Now” that will put an instant smile on your face, a haunting orchestral version of “Love of My Life,” and a take on “We Are The Champions” that highlights both Jeff and Martel’s masterful approach to their respective crafts.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, NOV 21 Blarney: Organized KOS (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) Civic Music Hall: Imposters In Effect, Hell’s Kitchen, My Brother’s Keeper (Beastie Boys tribute) (hip hop) Cock n Bull: Arctic Clam (pop/rock, covers) Distillery: Not Fast Enuff (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: The New Fashioned (rock/jazz) Fleetwood’s: Human Juicebox (pop/rock, covers) Majestic Oak Winery: Album Release Party w/ Bill Immekus (acoustic, songwriter) Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts: Harry Hazard (acoustic, songwriter) Village Idiot: The Nylon 2s (rock)

THURS, NOV 22 Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic rock, covers) Hollywood Casino: Caveman & Ryan (acoustic rock)

FRI, NOV 23 Barr’s Public House: Rick Caswell (acoustic, covers) Blarney: The Bridges (pop/rock, covers) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, The 25s (acoustic rock) (pop/rock, covers) Culture Clash Records: Black Friday Music Sale The record store will be selling special Black Friday releases from international musicians like Harry Nilsson and John Coltrane. Stop in to pick up something new. 10am-8pm. 4020 Secor Rd. 419-536-5683. cultureclashrecords.com Free Doc Watson’s: Bobby May (acoustic, covers) Distillery: Radio Tokyo (pop/rock, covers) Dream Louder Music: Seth Bernard and Jordan Hamilton Earthwork Music founder, songwriter and community activist Seth Bernard will be joined by Last Gasp Collective cellist Jordan Hamilton. The two musicians will play their own short sets and a combined set to end the concert. This will be the recording studio’s first concert! $7 suggested donation. 7-10pm. 303 Morris St. info@dreamloudermusic.com. facebook.com/dreamloudermusic (songwriter, folk) Durty Bird: Green Acre Sessions (bluegrass/rock) Frankie’s: Thankful for Grunge 90s Tribute Four local bands pay tribute to the sounds of the nineties. Eerie Point becomes Soundgarden, Nevermind turns into Nirvana and more. $5-$7. 9pm-2am.

308 Main St. 419-724-4402. innovationconcerts.com Hollywood Casino: Fool House (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Bob Revell’s Bobnoxious Tribute Bash (Bob Revell tribute, open stage) Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: The Funk Factory, Raspberry Jackson (rock/funk)

The Pub: The Western Pleasures (rockabilly) Swig: Bob Steven’s Duo (acoustic, covers) Third Street Cigar: Studebaker John and the Hawks (blues) Village Idiot: House Band (rock, covers)

SAT, NOV 24 Blarney: The Bridges (pop/rock, covers) Cock n Bull: Skittle Bots (pop/rock, covers) Distillery: 2nd Rock for Tots The concert will benefit the Toys for Tots foundation. Performances by: Jeffery Oliver, The 25s, Electric Indian, Piggyback Jones, Sweet Tea Band and DJ Rick James. $5. 5pm-2am.

4311 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-382-1444. facebook.com/ distillery88 (pop/rock, various) Doc Watson’s: Dan Stewart (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Chloe & the Steel Strings (folk/country) Fleetwood’s: O.K. Trio (jazz/pop) Frankie’s: Birthday Bash w/ The Black Order, Full Borer, Bound Unbroken & More (hard/rock) Hollywood Casino: Rick St. James (Rod Stewart tribute) Ottawa Tavern: Gallery at the Tavern w/ DJ Insession, DJ Retrosprec & More (dance, various) Sebastiano’s Italian: Tom Szor (keyboardist/pianist, jazz/pop) Swig: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome (rockabilly)

SUN, NOV 25 Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/ Twenty TwentyFour (jazz/pop, covers) Sodbuster Bar: Bobby May (acoustic rock) Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet (rock/jazz)

MON, NOV 26 Village Idiot: Frankie May (rock/jam)

TUES, NOV 27 Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts (pop/rock) Rocky’s Bar: Songwriters’ Night (open mic) Swig: Jordan & Katie (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Bobby May (acoustic rock)

WED, NOV 28 BGSU Moore Center: Penny T. Kruse (violinist, classical) Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic rock)

THURS, NOV 29 Barr’s Public House: Arctic Clam (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic rock, covers) Durty Bird: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, covers)

Howard’s BG: The Wedding Funeral, Moths in the Attic, Jae On Ice (alternative/rock) The Pub: 20th Holiday Stroll w/Hudson & Buehler Duo Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday shopping is planned for this party. Guitarist Derrick Hudson will accompany jazz vocalist Kim Buehler. 4:30-8:30pm.

912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. facebook.com/thepubatpaulabrownshop (jazz/pop) Free Village Idiot: Jake Pilewski (acoustic rock)

FRI, NOV 30 BGSU Moore Center: BGSU Choirs Concert (choral) Blarney: Zodiak Click (pop/rock, covers) Civic Music Hall: Escape (Journey tribute) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Joe Woods (acoustic rock) (rock) Distillery: Arctic Clam (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Dueling Pianos (pop, piano) Fleetwood’s: Caveman & Ryan (acoustic, covers) Frankie’s: Atomica, Hero’s Revival, North to Nowhere (rock/punk) Hollywood Casino: Not Fast Enuff (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Ekoostik Hookah, Perception The long-standing Ohio rock and rollers, Ekoostik Hookah, make a special Thanksgiving appearance. The band usually plays a double set! $10-$15.

8pm-1am. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-3195. ekoostik.com (jam/rock, blues) Huntington Center: Trans-Siberian Orchestra Join in on the fun with the 2018 The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, The Best of TSO & more tour. The epic rock-orchestra full of lasers, light shows, and pyro effects will be performed twice, at 4pm and 8pm. $69.50. 500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com (rock, orchestra) Majestic Oak Winery: Mike Szafarowicz (acoustic, covers) Ottawa Tavern: Human Juicebox, The Essentials, homegrownups, After Hours Radio, Kid Grizzly (rock, various) Rocky’s Bar: Kentucky Chrome (rockabilly) Swig: Asa Danekind (acoustic, covers) Third Street Cigar: Muddy & Chris (blues/pop, acoustic) Village Idiot: House Band, Jeremy Porter & the Tucos (rock, covers) (rock)

UNDERGROUND WITH THE CLOWN

FRIDAY, 11.23 / FRANKIE’S Disciples of the freak-rap duo Insane Clown Posse are alled Juggalos. Juggalos deliver your pizzas, they drive city buses, they may even write the on-hold messaging for your relatives’ nursing homes. In short, Juggalos make society go. Accordingly, their parties run wild and memorable.

Hosted by mixmaster and Juggalo cognoscente DJ J-Webb, the Juggalo Jamboree invades the Glass City on Black Friday, November 23.

Expect Insane Clown Posse classics and deep cuts. Expect Faygo cocktails. Expect face paint. $5. 10pm. 308 Main St., 419-724-4402. facebook.com/frankiesinnercitytoledo —SF

GET FUNKED UP Friday, 11/23 & Saturday, 11/24 / OT & Bier Stube

Get funked up over Thanksgiving weekend with two shows from Toledobased The Funk Factory. The five-piece jam band recently put out their first official EP, Live Material!, a five-song release capturing the magic of their groovy live shows that blend funk (of course), rock, blues, jazz, reggae and more. Check them out at 9pm on Friday at the Ottawa Tavern (1815 Adams St.) with Raspberry Jackson ($5 tickets), or during their free show at 8pm on Friday at the Bier Stube (5333 Monroe St.). facebook.com/FunkFactoryToledo

Distillery: Old Skool (pop/rock, covers) Frankie’s: Sadsace, The Knightheart, & More (rock/punk) various Majestic Oak, Grand Rapids: Bob Stevens (acoustic, covers) Meyer Theater, Monroe: Laith Al-Saadi Blues guitarist Laith Al-Saadi has been selling out concerts at an inspiring rate.

The musician’s talent busts off the stage in a fury of notes and exciting delivery. $17-$27. 7:30pm. 1555 S. Rainsville Rd., Monroe. 734-384-4272. monroeccc.edu/ theater/events (blues, guitarist) The Pub: Ramona & Trez (pop/jazz, vocals) Sodbuster Bar: Skittle Bots (pop/rock, covers)

SAT, DEC 1 Civic Music Hall: The Contortionist, Intervals (hard/rock, metal) Barr’s Public House: Calen Savidge (acoustic, covers) Blarney: Last Born Sons (pop/rock, covers)

SUN, DEC 2 Art & Performance Center: Up Close Concerts: Asa Danekind (acoustic, songwriter)

BGSU Moore Center: 100th Anniversary of the BG Philharmonia The Orchestra celebrates 100 years of performance with special guest Zachary DePue (violin). $3-$10. 3-4:30pm.

Willard Dr. & Ridge St., Bowling Green.

419-372-2181. events.bgsu.edu (orchestra, classical) Rosary Cathedral: Toledo Symphony (orchestra, choral) Stranahan Theater: Kenny G. (saxophonist, jazz/pop) Village Idiot: Bob Rex Quartet (rock/jazz)

MON, DEC 3 Village Idiot: Frankie May (rock/jam)

TUES, DEC 4 Trinity Episcopal: Glass City Singers Fall Concert (choral, classical/pop) Village Idiot: Bobby May (acoustic rock)

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LIT AF

Through January 6 / Hensville Thanksgiving is here and we’re excited and ready to celebrate the holiday season. Get lit for downtown Toledo’s newest holiday tradition, the Hensville Lights, featuring more than 200,000 twinkling lights, with many synced to music, and a 45 foot tall Christmas tree along Monroe Street in Hensville Park. The lights stay on until January 6. 4pm-midnight. Hensville, 406 Washington St., 419-720-6537. hensvilletoledo.com Free

BIGGEST BAR NIGHT OF THE YEAR Wednesday, 11.21 / Your favorite bar

Before you take a giggly, “pre-dinner walk” with your cousins and eat your weight in turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie on Thanksgiving, get your tummy ready for relief during the biggest bar night of the year: Thanksgiving Eve. Meet up with your out-of-town pals at your favorite bar as they come home for the holidays. While you’re hopping around town, one stop not to miss is The Attic on Adams (1701 Adams St.) for The Attic’s 10 Year Anniversary. You’ll be sure to run into someone you know. Free

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Saturday, 11.24

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90’s Dance Party - Fool House hosts a late night dance party, playing all the best 90’s pop and dance hits. Three sets starting at 8pm. 8pm-midnight.

Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. hollywoodtoledo.com Free

Holiday Shop at Boochy Mama’s - Stop by the shop to taste holiday kombucha samples, stock up on dried herbs, healthy tinctures and fair-trade winter gloves and more. Bring a ½ gallon growler to fill up on Boochy Kombucha. 9am-4pm.

130 10th St. 567-318-2240. boochymama.com/events Free

[outdoors] Tree Lighting Ceremony - Stop by the Zoo for a special tree-lighting ceremony. The 85 foot Norway Spruce will be decorated with over 35,000 bulbs! $15-$18. 5pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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Handmade Small Business Saturday - The shop will be featuring specials and sales all day on holiday gifts and more. Handmade has never looked so stocked up! 10am-8pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com/events Free

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Sandwiches and Stories - Order up an Original Sub sandwich as you listen to the story of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson read aloud by local performer Marty Brogan.

Additional date, Saturday, December 1. 12-3pm.

The Original Sub Shop & Deli, 402 Broadway St. 419-243-4857. originalsub.com Free

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Holiday Vendors Fair - Stop by the Stranahan Great Hall for a holiday craft mart. Shop locally made gifts, crafts, and culinary creations.

9am-1pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. facebook.com/LuLaRoeInToledo Free

Friday, 11.30 [theater] The Monthly Improv - Comedy troupe, Glass City Improv, will host a show at the Valentine.

Troupe members will create situational comedy using suggestions from the audience, props, themes and more. $10. 8:30pm. Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. 419-242-2787. glasscityimprov.com

[misc.]

World AIDS Day Panel Discussion - Join the Ryan White Program and PEOPLE Club in recognizing World AIDS Day with resource tables on HIV care, treatment and prevention, plus a panel discussion on additional, local information. Noon1pm. University of Toledo, Collier Building 1000B. utmc.utoledo.edu Free

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Holiday Lantern Tours - Take a guided tour of the Historical Village exploring the “Yuletides of Yesteryear”. Visitors will board a trolley, making stops along the way to watch holiday demonstrations. Tours last 90 minutes. $7-$13. 4-8:30pm.

Sauder Village, 22611 State Rt. 2, Archbold.

800-590-9755. saudervillage.org

[education] Tug Ohio Tours - Tour the newly acquired vessel before it undergoes restoration efforts by the Museum. $15. 9:30am-5pm. Additional date, 11am-5pm Sunday, December 2.

Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org

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[film] “El Notre” - The movie, part of the series “Families on Film”, follows the journey of brother and sister Enrique and Rosa, fleeing their home in Guatemala. $5-$7. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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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.

Here is a list of our top upcoming must-attend, out-of-town events:

Holidays in the Manor House - The House turns into a winter wonderland with tours, an ice rink, s’mores over the fire and carriage rides outside.

Rides are $6/person, other activities are free.

10am-8pm daily through Friday, December 16.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

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DETROIT CRAFT CITY

Handmade Detroit’s 13th Urban Craft Fair will have over 100 vendors this year with an edginess that you likely won’t find at your local farmer’s market. The longest running indie craft fair in the area for good reason—the entertainment and vendor selections are always on point.

With food by Delectabowl and beats by DJ Dave Lawson, the Detroit Urban Craft Fair should be on your calendar.

Proceeds from Friday night go to the non-profit group Girls Rock Detroit, a rock camp for girls. There are also door prizes and a free swag bag for the first 50 shoppers. $10 Friday. $1 Saturday and Sunday. 6pm-9pm Friday, November 30. 10am-8pm Saturday December 1. 11am6pm Sunday December 2. The Detroit Masonic Temple.

500 Temple St., Detroit, MI. Info@detroiturbancraftfair.com.

Detroiturbancraftfair.com. Free for children under 12.

SECRET READING SERIES

Have you ever wanted to be a member of a secret society? The Detroit History Club offers just that with its membership, as joining is the only way to learn the location of their monthly series, Interesting People Reading Interesting Things. A story time for adults, where even the readings are kept secret until the person takes the floor, the series takes place in a private home where there could be food, drinks, and dancing. Per the event page on Facebook, “We drink, we swear, we talk about things.” Become a member to learn more about this fascinating road trip. $5 yearly membership and undisclosed cost of tickets. 10:30am-12pm. Sunday, November 25. 313-539-7377. Facebook.com/detroithistorytours.

Must be 21 or older. —EH

[sports] Battle of the Badges Hockey - Two teams, Toledo Police and Toledo Firefighters, will go head-to-head at this celebrity hockey game benefitting Toledo Mountain Mentors. $16.

3:30-5pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. toledowalleye.com

[art] Schedel Garden Arts & Crafts Open House The Arboretum and Gardens will open for tours and a craft vendor fair. Shop unique gifts for the whole family. Kids can get their photos taken with Santa and take home an ornament. 1-4pm.

Schedel Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

Free

Wednesday, 12.5 [advocacy] Holiday Dinner for Toledo Animal Rescue Show your support for the shelter at the dinner.

There will be a cash bar, raffle, and prime rib buffet. $75. 6pm. Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 419-382-1130. toledoanimalrescue.org

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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Elizabeth Richardson Years lived in Toledo: 29 years Occupation: Founder of findyourstyle.life My story, in one sentence: A lifelong social entrepreneur who’s found her niche.

Most people know me for: The passion behind my smile.

I wish more people knew me for: My ethics and morals.

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The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo was: Almond Chicken wrap from Fowl and Fodder The best time I ever had in Toledo: Peddle bar with my EMBA (executive MBA) cohorts from the University of Toledo.

The best view in Toledo: The Heights in the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Toledo.

When I’m feeling sick and I need delicious soup I go to: Bangkok Kitchen, their hot and sour soup or Guay Tiew is utterly delicious..

The reason I am most proud of myself right now: Stepping down from a six year management position in specialty retail to pursue my dream of being my own boss. Specifically, I now work as a professional stylist, providing wardrobe consultations, closet organization, and a high-end resale shop.

What makes me truly feel alive: Helping others get organized and give them the directional energy to be their own boss.

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1 The hardest decision I have made in the past year: Stepping down from management and leaving a company I was with for six years to follow my heart to social entrepreneurship.

On a typical day, I wear: Some mix of the three C’s: color, chic, cozy.

I could sum up my personal style with these five terms: fashion forward, never the same, chic, cozy and sharp.

The type of garment or accessory that I have the most of: Shoes.

The fashion risk I wish I took sooner: Abstract color pattern pairing.

I feel my best when: wearing my smile because it allows me to keep my attitude up while engaging others around me.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Photos by Christine Senack

Handmade Toledo’s Holiday Maker’s Mart

DIY-lovers browsed some 120 artist booths on Saturday, November 10 during this annual indie craft fair.

Craig Mossing and Joe Kowalewski.

Erin Hensel and Amanda Ngur.

Hannah Posey and Brittany Kaelber.

Maria Hubbard and her daughter McKayla.

Chad and Gina Schultz.

17th annual Rock’Tober

Racing for Recovery hosted their annual 10k, 5k, and 1-mile walk on Sunday, October 28 on the campus of Lourdes University.

Heather Poddany, Sarah Winkler, Dawn Dupler and Steve Oberholser.

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Kelly Adesi-Beaubien and Kathy Metzger.

November 21 • December 4

Kelly Modlinski, Staci Stroud, Erica Blake and Corrie Nijakoski.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Š2018

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

SHOUT OUTS

Across 1. “Like... Yesterday, if you can swing it�

5. Stop to a Buccaneer 10. Ear cleaner 14. Handed over 15. Lady killer 16. Story that takes a long time to tell 17. Tell 18. Real lulu of an loser?

20. Abodes with zippers 22. Hill, in Israel 23. Forerunner to cable 24. Something that tips you off that you’re on a turnpike?

28. Prefix with Pen and center 29. Polished off 30. “Do, ___ ...�

31. Little something extra 33. Build up 34. Adorbs 35. Unannounced record releases, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme 40. Simply the best 41. Shredding company 42. Waze instructions 44. Prima donnas’ selections 45. Feathery neckpiece 48. Pick up the tab 49. Real enormous movement after drinking too much?

51. Stupefy 52. Genre for American Football and Modern Baseball 54. [Bor-ring] 55. Moth that discovered the New World?

60. Slay 61. Trench makers 62. Methuselah’s father 63. Squeezed every last drop from 64. Work that includes the “SkĂĄldskaparmĂĄlâ€?

65. Eye problems 66. Rooms with foosball tables

ARIES (March 21-April 19): ARIES (March 21-April 19): In his autobiography *On the Move*, neurologist Oliver Sacks praised his friend Jerry’s curiosity and knowledge. “Jerry has one of the most spacious, thoughtful minds I have ever encountered, with a vast base of knowledge of every sort,� wrote Sacks, “but it is a base under continual questioning and scrutiny.� So willing was Jerry to question and re-evaluate his own assumptions that Sacks said he had “seen his friend suddenly stop in mid-sentence and say, ‘I no longer believe what I was about to say.’� That’s the gold standard to which I hope you will aspire in the coming weeks, Aries. As bright and articulate as you’ll be, you will have an even higher calling to expand your mind through continual questioning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In recent years, a few pioneers have gotten microchips implanted under their skin. These technological marvels

enable them to open doors and turn on lights with merely a wave of their hands, or receive

up-to-the-minute readings on what’s transpiring inside their bodies. Now an additional frontier has arisen: people using doit-yourself kits to experiment on their own DNA. For example, Down some have tweaked their genes so their bodies create more 1. Creator of the detectives Harley and muscle than is natural. I would love for you to change yourself Hercule around in the coming weeks, Taurus, but not in these particu2. “That’s enough out of you�

3. Seek retribution lar ways. I’d rather see you do subtle psychological and spiri4. City outside of Fremantle and Joondalup tual work. The astrological omens suggest it’s a favorable time 5. “___ is either revolution or plagiarism� for focused self-transformation.

(Gauguin) 6. Pledge GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you smart 7. Trudeau’s bro enough to take advantage of the fact that your 8. Lab, e.g. best relationships would benefit from bursts 9. Gym freebie of innovative energy in the coming weeks?

10. It might be replaced after getting one’s Are you brave enough to banish the ghost that identity stolen: Abbr. still haunts your romantic life? Do you have the moxie to ex11. Bunched, as TP 12. Dermatology topic plore frontiers with collaborators who play fair and know how 13. Musical staff edge to have fun? Will you summon the curiosity and initiative to 19. Stewpot learn new strategies about how to enhance your approach to 21. D.C. politics, in a phrase intimacy? I’ll answer those questions in your behalf: yes, yes, 25. Jewish month that Moses supposed yes, and yes. was born and died in 26. “___ heard you the first time�

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Would you agree 27. Piece of bathroom tile with me that there are both boring, tiresome 32. Bug-killing brand 33. Big show spot problems and fun, interesting problems? If so, 35. Tree with white bell-like leaves read on. According to my analysis of the astro36. Dropped the bass? logical omens, you’re at a fork in your path where you could 37. Square ___ (“Final Fantasy� game either get further involved with a boring, tiresome problem or company) else a fun, interesting one. (I think you’ll have to engage with 38. Colorless one or the other.) Of course, I’m rooting for you to proactively 39. 15-Across’s offering wrangle with the fun, interesting one. Here’s timely inspiration 40. Case holder from Cancerian author John W. Gardner: “We are continually 43. Wineglass part faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised 44. Check line 45. Shields on a screen as insoluble problems.�

46. “Conan ___ Needs A Friend� (podcast) 47. Makes some changes LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Jharia Coalfield 50. Wrapped things up in eastern India is a 110-square-mile reserve 53. U.K. honors of underground coal. In some places, it’s on 56. It has roughly 1/3rd of the world’s fire, and has been burning for over a hundred wealth years. This isn’t a good thing. It’s wasteful and causes pollu57. Ingredient in natto tion. But now I’ll ask you to put aside that scenario, and imag58. Cooling block ine a more benevolent kind of steadily burning fire: a splendor 59. Started cries removed from in your soul that never stops radiating warmth and light; that this puzzle’s theme draws from an inexhaustible source of fuel; that is a constant source of strength and courage and power. I’m happy to tell you that the coming months will be a favorable time to establish and nurture this eternal flame.

you, Virgo? Now would be a rich and provocative time to reconnect with your roots; to remember where your people originated; to explore the heritage that served as the matrix from which you sprouted.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to researchers who study animal behavior at two Italian universities, chickens can do arithmetic.

The birds don’t even need to be trained; the skill seems to be innate. (Read details here: tinyurl.com/ChickensDoMath.) I’m wondering whether chickens born under the sign of Libra might even be able to do algebra in the coming weeks. According to my assessment of the astrological omens, the mental acuity of many Libran creatures will be at a peak. How will you use your enhanced intelligence?

need answers? get ‘em @ toledocitypaper.com

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You have two ways to live your life,� writes spiritual teacher Joseph Vitale, “from memory or inspiration.� In other words, you can take your cues about how to live your life from what happened in the past, or else you can make your decisions based on what you’re excited to do and become in the future. According to my analysis, the next ten months will be an excellent time for you to fully embrace the latter approach. And it all starts now.

Š Copyright 2018 Rob Brezsny

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Marilyn Monroe, Georgia O’Keeffe, and President Franklin Roosevelt were direct descendants of the pilgrims who sailed from England to the New World on the famous Mayflower ship in 1620. I, on the other hand, am a direct descendant of a nineteenth-century Slovakian coal miner who toiled in the underground darkness. What about

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In March 2005, far more people than usual won big money in a regional Powerball lottery in the U.S. The average for each draw is four winners, but on this special occasion, 110 players were awarded at least $100,000 and as much as $500,000. The reason for the anomaly seemed to have been an oracle that appeared in a number of widely distributed fortune cookies. It provided five of the six winning numbers. Inspired by this crazy stroke of good fortune, and in accordance with the favorable financial omens now coming to bear on you, I hereby offer you six numbers to use as your lucky charms.

Will they help you win a game of chance? I can’t be sure.

At the very least, they will titillate and massage the part of your psyche that is magnetic to wealth. Here they are: 37.

16. 58. 62. 82. 91.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve always got more help available than you imagine, and that’s especially true these days. Both people you know and people you don’t know may come to your assistance and offer extra support -- especially if you meet two conditions: 1. you sincerely believe you deserve their assistance and support; 2. you clearly ask for their assistance and support. Now here’s more good news about the help that’s available. Whether or not you believe in spiritual beings, they, too, are primed to offer blessings and resources.

If you don’t believe in their existence, I invite you to pretend you do and see what happens. If you do believe in them, formulate clear requests for what you’d like them to offer you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In one of his poems, Arthur Rimbaud extolled the exquisite evenings when the mist soaked his face as he strolled, and he sipped that heavenly dew till he was drunk. Was he speaking literally or metaphorically? Probably both, if I know Rimbaud. Anyway, Aquarius, I’d love for you to engage in similar exploits. What are some natural adventures that might intoxicate you? What simple pleasures may alter your consciousness, nudging you free of its habits? Meditate with sweet abandon on how to free yourself through the power of play and the imagination.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s illegal to hunt animals in Kenya. But members of the Dorobo tribe circumvent the law to provide food for their families. As three or more Dorobo men wander out on the savanna, they wait for hungry lions to kill a wildebeest or other creature. Then they stride toward the feasting beasts in a calm show of force until the predators run away in confusion. The brave scavengers swoop in and swiftly remove a portion of the wildebeest, then coolly walk away, leaving plenty for the lions when they return to their meal. I bring this scene to your attention, Pisces, because I suspect that in the coming weeks you will have similar levels of courage and poise as you go after what you want.

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2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT; White; 16,900 miles; tinted windows; still under factory warranty; $13,400. Call 419-779-3857 1995 VOLVO 850. Runs Good. $1000 obo Call 419.250.1780

By the Light of the Moon Lunar effect

It is said that a full moon emits a different kind of energy. Channel that energy during a Full Moon Sound & Flow with instructor Katya Seymour.

This class will focus on restoration with breathing exercises and a crystal sound bath. These techniques help release tension, balance the nervous system and create a relaxed body. $18. 7-9pm Friday, November 23. California Yoga, 6625 Maplewood Ave, Sylvania. californiayogastudio.com –CP

Cyclists and night owls: prepare yourself for the Oak Openings Full Moon Rides hosted by Spoke Life Cycles, The Right Direction Youth Development Program, and Metroparks Toledo. Participants will meet at the Beach Ridge Trail Head for a night of riding under the light of the full moon. Don’t miss the last two rides of the year! 7pm-9pm. Friday, November 23 and Saturday, December 22. Beach Ridge Trail Head. 3520 Waterville Swanton Rd., Swanton. 419-882-2453. Free. —EH

91 FORD CUSTOM VAN. Original 62K. New tires, shocks, A-C 2 134, brake lines, belt, alternator, radiator and hoses. $4,500. #419-352-3335 2002 DODGE DURANGO

168k, 4x4; Runs and drives. Can be seen at 1136 Shernan St, Toledo. Call 606-215-4755

Thursday, 11.22

2018 Turkey Trot - Join the hundreds of other runners in support of the YMCA Scholarship Fund.

Families are welcome on this fun, 5k run. Register in advance to receive a free long sleeve tee. $20-$25.

Runners welcome 7:30am. Race, 9-11am. Oregon YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd., Oregon. 419-691-3523. facebook.com/eastymca

Tuesday, 11.27 Fighting Heroin Public Forum - Harbor Behavioral Health continues its free public forums on the Opioid Crisis in America. Learn about treatment options and hear stories. 6-7pm. Sylvania Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-2089. harbor.org Free

Sunday, 12.2 Holiday Glow Roll - Meet at the shop with your brightly decorated bike for a holiday bike ride. Bring gloves for donations and make sure to wear warm clothes for the slow to moderate ride. Wersell’s Bike Shop, 2860 W. Central Ave. 419-474-7412, facebook.com/wersellsbikeshop Free

2004 FORD FOCUS - Sweet heat & Remote car starter $2000 OBO. Please call 419-309-5292 1999 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, Good Condition & Low Miles. Run Well, Leather, Heath & AC works. $2000 OBO. 419.944.9626

JAM SECTION MUSICIANS SEEKING STORMS, Toledo’s longest Active 50’s & 60’s R&B Band is for a Keyboard player to join in working with experienced musicians. Call Sam 419.345.8295

SEEKING MUSICIANS OF TYPES FOR LIVE SHOWS. Jazz, R&B, Blues & Rock influences!

Please contact for more info 419.810.8848

RHYTHM OR LEAD GUITARIST

can also sing, Familiar with many Styles. Experienced. 567-377-9664 VINTAGE YAMAHA 70s Silver

Marching Drum - Excellent Condition $199.

Call 419-475-1100

practice space with Drums. Currently Jamming near Sterns & Secor. Call Dan 313.320.5278

LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS!

Guitarists/Drummer/Keyboard/ Singer for 70s, 80s on up Rock Band!!

Journey, KISS, Scorpions, AC/DC, etc.

Call Joe 419-260-0084 EXPERIENCED BASS PLAYER - Looking for fill in work. Blues, Classic Rock, Country. Call 419-917-3507 SKELETON CRUE

LOCAL ESTABLISHED COVER BAND is looking for a lead singer.

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

567.377.9664 DRUMMER LOOKING to turn my experiences into a plus for your band!

Preferred Classic, Country, 50’s & 60’s, Blues & Disco. 419.345.8295. Auditions at my home in Maumee.

Now auditioning rhythm 2nd lead guitar, vocals, possible keyboard talents. We do original rock, and have new booking agent. Call us ASAP! 419-297-2928. Find us on Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must Facebook & videos on YouTube! be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising myspace.com/Skeletoncrue for band members or selling instruments under $200 or

Only $20 per issue for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork is $5 extra.

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We are looking for operators to pack and inspect envelopes, to work at our manufacturing facility located at: 2595 Tracy Rd, Northwood, Ohio.

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FINALISTS

TIME TO VOTE FOR THE BEST!

LET’S DECIDE THE WINNERS

Will consider separating weeks

The nominations are complete!

Now is the time for the real voting and it all takes place online!

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