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Adams Street Publishing Co. What local summer event are you looking forward to?

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Backyard bbq

Reset, a gaming and drinking emporium developed by Bar 145, plans to open a second location on June 5 in Rossford next to Cork’s Wine & Liquor. (27250 Crossroads Pkwy.). Adjacent to the videogame area, will be Spike’s Beach Bar, a tikistyle bar, with swings replacing bar stools, featuring island-themed drinks, a fire pit and volleyball courts.

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Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) pib XMAS IN JULY

Editorial Assignment Editor: Marisa Rubin (mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Old West End Festival Arts and Entertainment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The Greek Festival Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Donald Trump’s Junior Politicians of America Summit Contributing Writers:

Johnny Hildo, Bridget Adams, Sierra Hudnall, Jeff McGinnis, Jon Ruggiero, Chris Watson, Emily Remaklus, Sue Lovett, Christine Senack, Brittany L. Haynes

Art/Production Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) LAKESIDE, OHIO

Walt’s Amish Furniture (5929 Sylvania Ave.) has opened at the corner of Holland-Sylvania Rd. and Sylvania Ave. The store sells high quality Amish-made furniture. 419-677-3994. facebook.com/waltsamishfurniture

SOUPs Up

Serving both men and women, the area’s first location of Brazilian Wax Center (5231 Monroe St. B) will soon open near Franklin Park Mall. First-time guests are treated to a complimentary wax (must be local with valid ID). waxcenter.com

Saxon Square (6600 Sylvania Ave., at the corner McCord Rd.) will be renovated during a 12-week project. The shopping plaza currently houses Charlie’s Homemade Pizza & Edibles, Sunflower Quilts, Christine’s Hair Designers, and other businesses.

Cornerstone Church has announced plans for a downtown campus and worship center, with the purchase and renovation of a building next to Hensville (23 N. Summit St.), estimated to be a $4 million project.

A new baseball and softball park, Rail Park Field, has opened in Holland behind the railroad tracks on Front Street.

Treat your dad to the best Father’s Day with an activity in our round up

By Amanda Schmidt Catching up with past winners of Toledo Soup

By Bridget Adams

Contributing Designers: Anita Tipton Toledo zoo music series

Account Executives: Sharon Kornowa (sharoncitypaper@gmail.com) Spending time on my favorite restaurant patios

Yoga, dance and creative movement combine in The Space (425 Jefferson Ave.), with classes beginning in June. 419-601-9163. facebook.com/7thespacetoledo

Recently opened, Red Maple Nursery (3653 Airport Hwy), will sell classic and uniquely designed gardening decorations as well as beautiful arrangements of hanging baskets and flats throughout mid-July.

Graphic Designer: Ashley Crapsey (acrapsey@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Exploring ann arbor

Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Ohio Bike Week

Parker Coffee Company (117 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg) has closed, and Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters have confirmed that they will take over the Perrysburg storefront. An opening timeline has not yet been announced. The roastery has set a June 6 soft opening date for their highly-anticipated Warehouse District location at 44 S. St. Clair St. maddieandbellacoffeeco.com

Father time

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Old Orchard Garage Sale

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Tinder, but with cheese Find your perfect slice in our pizza round up

By Abigail Dewire

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Sam Rotroff (srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Old West End Festival Bonnie Hunter (bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Pizzapalooza Classifieds Coordinator: Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Art Walk

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Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) Concerts at Centennial

Planting growth

Tree Toledo wants to plant a tree for every resident

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Dog’s day afternoon

Find out what local hangouts welcome pups

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One for the books

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library recently partnered with Howard Fleeter & Associates for a Return on Investment Study to gauge the benefits of public tax dollars allocated to the library. After estimating the value of our library’s resources— the most popular offerings being book borrowing, eBooks, downloadable movies and music, and access to computers and wifi— the study found that for every $1 invested in the library, $3.87 worth of benefits go to the public. Now, that’s what we call book smarts. To see the study report, visit toledolibrary.org —AC

Recognizing local history

Toledo’s rich history will be recognized with the dedication of two Ohio Historical Markers in our area.

100 years in the making

GET YOUR GRILL ON

Located a half mile from the University of Toledo, the neighborhood of Westmoreland was designated a historical district by the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, helping the area to preserve its architectural beauty. The Westmoreland Ohio Historical Marker will be unveiled during the neighborhood’s Centennial Celebration. Explore the architecture and history through a tour of the area’s first residential home. Walking Tour brochures will also be available. Noon Saturday, June 11.

Westmoreland neighborhood, 2005 Mount Vernon Ave. historicwestmoreland.com Free —AS

Experiment with the grill this season! Try local meats, asparagus, or even lettuce grilled with a smoked paprika vinaigrette. Come to Phoenix for the food you need to make this grilling season perfect.

130 years in the Old South End

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Since its beginnings as a mission church for German immigrants in 1886, the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church has served as a community center in the Old South End. The gorgeous, Gothicrevival church will receive an Ohio Historical Marker at noon on Sunday, June 12. St. Lucas is the first Old South End church to receive this recognition. The ceremony will be held on the front lawn in front of the congregation with a festival Eucharist led

by Pastor Martin E. Billmeier at 10:30am. During the dedication, Toledo Mayor, Paula Hicks-Hudson will present a Mayoral Proclamation and Toledo City Councilmen Rob Ludeman and Peter Ujvagi will present a City Council Resolution. 745 Walbridge Ave. 419-243-8189. stlucastoledo.org Free —AC

Grab-and-go groceries

Kroger is introducing a new way to shop that’s faster, fresher, and easier than ever. Kroger Plus account holders can use a new service called CheckList to order groceries to be picked up curbside at a designated time between 8am and 9pm. The service allows customers to track frequently bought items and see related in-store sales. While most products can be purchased via CheckList, the service excludes alcohol and pharmacy prescriptions. Cost is $4.95 per order, but new users will get their first three orders for free. Kroger, 27322 Carronade Dr., Perrysburg. 419-874-1981. kroger.com/checklist —KN

Read for a better tomorrow

Help raise awareness for literacy and homelessness during Read It and Eat, a benefit for Toledo Streets Newspaper. The evening will feature spoken word and musical entertainment, a “Better Your Life�-themed silent auction, libations and appetizers crafted by local culinary expert, Chef Tracy 419.

Toledo Streets educates readers about issues of homelessness and was founded to support those facing extreme poverty. The monthly paper is sold for $1, and vendors receive 75% profit as a means of income, offering them self-employment and a sense of empowerment. Proceeds benefit Toledo Streets Newspaper programs. 6-9:30pm Thursday, June 2. $15/advance, $20/at door.

Delightful Art with Dee, 137 N. Michigan St. toledostreets.org —MLR

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Why we can barely manage Hacks, flacks and sad sacks in City Politics

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Last column we wrote l ci about the unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats hidden deep inside the belly of the beast, where they actually run the City of Toledo. Protected by a firewall of civil service and union contract protections, they resist all attempts by upper management and the Mayor to Lack of job rein them in.

Security But wait, you say. How can this be, you say. Wouldn’t a truly 1 2 professional management team E KE IK RI TR T S know how to corral and inspire S Mayor the city workforce? Wouldn’t PHH they understand the nuances of Political BS The Money civil service and union rules and manage accordingly? Couldn’t they navigate the difficulties and lead with professional courage and vigor?

In the private sector, deals just get done. In You betcha, Sparky. A truly professional the City, however, deals run into uninformed management team could probly do all members of Council, curmudgeonly members those things. We only gots one problem, of the citizenry, and the sarcastic barbs of though. The City is mostly run by crackpots, media types like us. It can get frustrating hackbots, and down-on-their-luck sad sacks. having to explain simple math to the same Competent managerial talent mostly stays numb-kin-poops over and over again. in the private sector. The occasional bright Then there’s that little thing called light that comes into public employment transparency. The bane of effective usually runs back to private employment as negotiations, it is unheard of in the private fast as their little legs can carry them. sector, but nevertheless demanded by all Solve the crisis of city management of the above numb-kin-poops in the public and we might just realize our unbounded sector. Tired of political gamesmanship, potential. So what’s the problem?

Sapara ran screaming back to the nontransparent confines of private employment.

Show us the money Ditto Robin Whitney, who took a flying First, there’s the money. Mayor HH is leap from city management to ProMedica. effectively the CEO of a corporation with a budget that exceeds six hundred mill, Forget job security with revenue from numerous sources and Low wages and dip sticks nipping at your expenditures just as varied. She must manage heels not enough to keep top talent away a diverse workforce of nearly three thousand, from public employment? Then here’s strike a physical plant that sprawls across the city, three. Absolute lack of anything resembling and a large fleet of vehicles. In the private job security. sector, a similar CEO would receive millions Top management in the City is employed in annual compensation. Their seconds in at the fickle whim of whomever is elected command would be compensated in the high Mayor. Since there is a high turnover on six figures at least. twenty-two, the whimsy up there is enough to This isn’t the private sector, though. Paula make you woozy. Who would want to bet their gets a bit over one hundred grand per annum. child’s college education on the whims of the Her top management gets even less, usually likes of Carty and D. Mikey C.? around ninety grand. Try luring top talent on Top management in the City is subject that chicken scratch. to political favors and grudges rather than Case in point. Former Mayor D. Mike Collins competence. Run afoul of the fool in charge, once pilfered Matt Sapara from the Port you’re out on yer ear. Why would the competent Authority to lead economic development efforts want to serve at the will of the merely loud? for the City by convincing Council to increase They wouldn’t. And generally don’t. That’s his salary over that of every other director. The the two-horned problem in city governance. salary was below that of a rising star in the We’re left with the incompetent leading the private sector, but still a good wage. Sapara recalcitrant. lasted less than a year before bolting to take a That leaves one last bastion, the last chance better paying gig with Mercy Health Partners. to save the city. The elected class. The Mayor and Council can be the beacons of professional Politics, and Carty competence to lead us to the promised land.

That brings us to problem numero dos.

Right. Do you read this column regularly?

Sapara didn’t just leave for the money. He ‘Nuff said. was also fed up with the political BS upper management must slop through in the public sector.

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Giving the pink tax the axe

Wheeling around, from waves to pavement

Ohioans respond to tampon tax issue with legal action and community support

By Brittany L. Haynes

Independent shop, Just Skateboarding, is regional hub

By Marisa Rubin

Photo credit: Marisa Rubin

When buying tampons and pads, the purchaser might not even notice that they are being taxed. Their $8 box of tampons and a $5 box of pads— which will hopefully last an entire cycle— calculates to $13.70, tax included, once at check out.

Recently, the issue of taxing feminine products is not only being noticed, but questioned and pursued in courts. In Cleveland, a group of women have filed a pending lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Taxation for discrimination against women.

A sales taxplanation

According to the Ohio Department of Taxation, state sales tax is placed on “retail sale, lease, and rental, of tangible personal property.” All “personal, tangible” items are taxed, unless specifically exempted under the state’s tax laws, which excludes some medical equipment and products—which does not include tampons, pads, or diva cups.

These products are subject to a sales tax that is not applied to potato chips and gum.

The path to change

To fight against this, a group of women in Cleveland are working to rescind the “pink tax”, as well as to obtain refunds for the people who have been subjected to it.

The group includes four female plaintiffs: Stephanie L. Rowitz, Jamie N. Weisbarth, Madison R. Weisbarth, and McKenna L. Weisbarth.

Their lawsuit argues that the existence of the “pink tax” discriminates against people who need these products on a monthly basis and that feminine hygiene products are medically necessary.

Sure, tampons have a sales tax, but so does clothing and toilet paper— products that everyone needs.

However, the premise of this lawsuit relies on the fact that there is no counterpart or comparative product for men. While everyone who buys clothes in Ohio must pay a sales tax on those items, only people who menstruate must pay for feminine hygiene products.

Therefore, the “pink tax” punishes people for having a period.

Sandra Kelly, an attorney for the plaintiffs, explains that this suit follows a similar, recent measure in New York— the first state where this type of lawsuit has been filed. “The tax is not a lot for any one individual, but together, the sales tax collected on feminine hygiene products adds up.”

An issue that is more taxing on some than others

Filing a lawsuit seemed like the logical choice for the plaintiffs, after seeing the trajectory of that action in New York and the attention it directed to the issue.

According to Kelly, “It comes down to two issues. Constitutionally, women are being taxed on something men wouldn’t be. The other thing is: these are medically necessary items. They should be exempted from sales tax.”

This may seem like a “pennies on the dollar” issue, but it is impossible to argue that some people aren’t affected by this tax more than others— especially when “pennies on the dollar” are a crucial part of a person’s monthly budget.

“Single women and women in poverty also have to pay these taxes, and something like this affects the single, low-income female more significantly” said Kelly.

The lawsuit’s goals are to eliminate the tax on tampons, as well as get refunds on previously paid taxes which, according to the lawsuit, were “wrongfully collected.” The path to getting tampons “tax free” is all about getting results… and perhaps some answers. Why are tampons subject to sales tax in the first place?

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Tutak shows off a creative design at Just Skateboarding.

Not everyone is lucky enough to live near the ocean. In the late 1940s, an LA surf shop sold skateboards as a way for surfers to hang-ten while waves were scarce. Since, skateboarding has become an iconic, countercultural mode of transportation and urban exploration.

Toledo’s half-pipe history

As skateboarding culture rolled across the country, cities began to incorporate designated areas where enthusiasts could enjoy their sport. With mass production in the mid 1960s, Toledo became home to the nation’s first indoor boarding ground; Soaring High Skateboard Park opened in 1978 on Airport Highway, helping to make the surfinspired sport popular in a town without waves.

And, where skateboarders gather, skate shops will follow.

Fast-forward a few decades and meet Scott Tutak, owner of the boutique shop, Just Skateboarding, which recently moved into Cricket West.

Selling skateboarding equipment, for skateboarders, by skateboarders, the store serves as a hub for regional boarders.

Community-wheeled inspiration

Born and raised in Toledo, Tutak, now 43, began skating in 1988. After dedicating nearly seven years as an employee at other specialty stores, Tutak was ready to roll on his own wheels. In 1996 Tutak opened Just Skateboarding at the former Great Eastern Shopping Center in Northwood. “Skateboarding was a specialized thing back then— you had to seek it out. The internet or mail order didn’t exist, so competition wasn’t an issue,” he said, reminiscing.

After 20 years in business, and now at its third location, the independently owned skateboarding shop offers customers a variety of boarding options, “You pick a board, your set of wheels, your color and width… then we assemble,” Tutak explains.

Maintaining low prices and offering an independent outlet for specialized skateboarding equipment, Tutak notes, “It comes down to the dedication to skateboarding— I don’t do the shop for the money. [Into the future], I envision [the store] being here and supporting the local skateboarding community.”

Justskateboarding on Instagram,Noon-7pm Monday-Saturday. Just Skateboarding, 3135 W. Central Ave. 419-534-3433. justskateboarding.com

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Adams Street Publishing Co. What local summer event are you looking forward to?

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Backyard bbq

Reset, a gaming and drinking emporium developed by Bar 145, plans to open a second location on June 5 in Rossford next to Cork’s Wine & Liquor. (27250 Crossroads Pkwy.). Adjacent to the videogame area, will be Spike’s Beach Bar, a tikistyle bar, with swings replacing bar stools, featuring island-themed drinks, a fire pit and volleyball courts.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) pib XMAS IN JULY

Editorial Assignment Editor: Marisa Rubin (mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Old West End Festival Arts and Entertainment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) The Greek Festival Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Donald Trump’s Junior Politicians of America Summit Contributing Writers:

Johnny Hildo, Bridget Adams, Sierra Hudnall, Jeff McGinnis, Jon Ruggiero, Chris Watson, Emily Remaklus, Sue Lovett, Christine Senack, Brittany L. Haynes

Art/Production Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) LAKESIDE, OHIO

Walt’s Amish Furniture (5929 Sylvania Ave.) has opened at the corner of Holland-Sylvania Rd. and Sylvania Ave. The store sells high quality Amish-made furniture. 419-677-3994. facebook.com/waltsamishfurniture

SOUPs Up

Serving both men and women, the area’s first location of Brazilian Wax Center (5231 Monroe St. B) will soon open near Franklin Park Mall. First-time guests are treated to a complimentary wax (must be local with valid ID). waxcenter.com

Saxon Square (6600 Sylvania Ave., at the corner McCord Rd.) will be renovated during a 12-week project. The shopping plaza currently houses Charlie’s Homemade Pizza & Edibles, Sunflower Quilts, Christine’s Hair Designers, and other businesses.

Cornerstone Church has announced plans for a downtown campus and worship center, with the purchase and renovation of a building next to Hensville (23 N. Summit St.), estimated to be a $4 million project.

A new baseball and softball park, Rail Park Field, has opened in Holland behind the railroad tracks on Front Street.

Treat your dad to the best Father’s Day with an activity in our round up

By Amanda Schmidt Catching up with past winners of Toledo Soup

By Bridget Adams

Contributing Designers: Anita Tipton Toledo zoo music series

Account Executives: Sharon Kornowa (sharoncitypaper@gmail.com) Spending time on my favorite restaurant patios

Yoga, dance and creative movement combine in The Space (425 Jefferson Ave.), with classes beginning in June. 419-601-9163. facebook.com/7thespacetoledo

Recently opened, Red Maple Nursery (3653 Airport Hwy), will sell classic and uniquely designed gardening decorations as well as beautiful arrangements of hanging baskets and flats throughout mid-July.

Graphic Designer: Ashley Crapsey (acrapsey@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Exploring ann arbor

Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Ohio Bike Week

Parker Coffee Company (117 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg) has closed, and Maddie & Bella Coffee Roasters have confirmed that they will take over the Perrysburg storefront. An opening timeline has not yet been announced. The roastery has set a June 6 soft opening date for their highly-anticipated Warehouse District location at 44 S. St. Clair St. maddieandbellacoffeeco.com

Father time

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Old Orchard Garage Sale

Advertising

Marketplace changes

Tinder, but with cheese Find your perfect slice in our pizza round up

By Abigail Dewire

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market (5105 Monroe St.) will open Wednesday, June 22. freshthyme.com

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

Sam Rotroff (srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Old West End Festival Bonnie Hunter (bhunter@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Pizzapalooza Classifieds Coordinator: Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Art Walk

WE’RE HIRING! Your Name Here: Call Today 419.244.9859 mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com

Administration

Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) Concerts at Centennial

Planting growth

Tree Toledo wants to plant a tree for every resident

By Sierra Hudnall

Dog’s day afternoon

Find out what local hangouts welcome pups

By Amanda Pitrof

Distribution Cassie Haddad (cassie@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Get The Led Out! Interns: Amanda Pitroff, Abigail Dewire, Sierra Hudnall, Kelsey Nevius, Amanda Schmidt, Megan Henry Office Assistant: Kelli Mistry

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One for the books

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library recently partnered with Howard Fleeter & Associates for a Return on Investment Study to gauge the benefits of public tax dollars allocated to the library. After estimating the value of our library’s resources— the most popular offerings being book borrowing, eBooks, downloadable movies and music, and access to computers and wifi— the study found that for every $1 invested in the library, $3.87 worth of benefits go to the public. Now, that’s what we call book smarts. To see the study report, visit toledolibrary.org —AC

Recognizing local history

Toledo’s rich history will be recognized with the dedication of two Ohio Historical Markers in our area.

100 years in the making

GET YOUR GRILL ON

Located a half mile from the University of Toledo, the neighborhood of Westmoreland was designated a historical district by the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, helping the area to preserve its architectural beauty. The Westmoreland Ohio Historical Marker will be unveiled during the neighborhood’s Centennial Celebration. Explore the architecture and history through a tour of the area’s first residential home. Walking Tour brochures will also be available. Noon Saturday, June 11.

Westmoreland neighborhood, 2005 Mount Vernon Ave. historicwestmoreland.com Free —AS

Experiment with the grill this season! Try local meats, asparagus, or even lettuce grilled with a smoked paprika vinaigrette. Come to Phoenix for the food you need to make this grilling season perfect.

130 years in the Old South End

-JLF VT PO '# BOE DIFDL PVU PVS XFFLMZ 'SFF 5BTUJOHT

Â… 8 4ZMWBOJB "WF

you?

What do your eating habits say abUĂŠout Keep high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetic issues in check.

UĂŠ

Post physical therapy after joint replacement.

Since its beginnings as a mission church for German immigrants in 1886, the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church has served as a community center in the Old South End. The gorgeous, Gothicrevival church will receive an Ohio Historical Marker at noon on Sunday, June 12. St. Lucas is the first Old South End church to receive this recognition. The ceremony will be held on the front lawn in front of the congregation with a festival Eucharist led

by Pastor Martin E. Billmeier at 10:30am. During the dedication, Toledo Mayor, Paula Hicks-Hudson will present a Mayoral Proclamation and Toledo City Councilmen Rob Ludeman and Peter Ujvagi will present a City Council Resolution. 745 Walbridge Ave. 419-243-8189. stlucastoledo.org Free —AC

Grab-and-go groceries

Kroger is introducing a new way to shop that’s faster, fresher, and easier than ever. Kroger Plus account holders can use a new service called CheckList to order groceries to be picked up curbside at a designated time between 8am and 9pm. The service allows customers to track frequently bought items and see related in-store sales. While most products can be purchased via CheckList, the service excludes alcohol and pharmacy prescriptions. Cost is $4.95 per order, but new users will get their first three orders for free. Kroger, 27322 Carronade Dr., Perrysburg. 419-874-1981. kroger.com/checklist —KN

Read for a better tomorrow

Help raise awareness for literacy and homelessness during Read It and Eat, a benefit for Toledo Streets Newspaper. The evening will feature spoken word and musical entertainment, a “Better Your Life�-themed silent auction, libations and appetizers crafted by local culinary expert, Chef Tracy 419.

Toledo Streets educates readers about issues of homelessness and was founded to support those facing extreme poverty. The monthly paper is sold for $1, and vendors receive 75% profit as a means of income, offering them self-employment and a sense of empowerment. Proceeds benefit Toledo Streets Newspaper programs. 6-9:30pm Thursday, June 2. $15/advance, $20/at door.

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Why we can barely manage Hacks, flacks and sad sacks in City Politics

by Johnny Hildo

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Security But wait, you say. How can this be, you say. Wouldn’t a truly 1 2 professional management team E KE IK RI TR T S know how to corral and inspire S Mayor the city workforce? Wouldn’t PHH they understand the nuances of Political BS The Money civil service and union rules and manage accordingly? Couldn’t they navigate the difficulties and lead with professional courage and vigor?

In the private sector, deals just get done. In You betcha, Sparky. A truly professional the City, however, deals run into uninformed management team could probly do all members of Council, curmudgeonly members those things. We only gots one problem, of the citizenry, and the sarcastic barbs of though. The City is mostly run by crackpots, media types like us. It can get frustrating hackbots, and down-on-their-luck sad sacks. having to explain simple math to the same Competent managerial talent mostly stays numb-kin-poops over and over again. in the private sector. The occasional bright Then there’s that little thing called light that comes into public employment transparency. The bane of effective usually runs back to private employment as negotiations, it is unheard of in the private fast as their little legs can carry them. sector, but nevertheless demanded by all Solve the crisis of city management of the above numb-kin-poops in the public and we might just realize our unbounded sector. Tired of political gamesmanship, potential. So what’s the problem?

Sapara ran screaming back to the nontransparent confines of private employment.

Show us the money Ditto Robin Whitney, who took a flying First, there’s the money. Mayor HH is leap from city management to ProMedica. effectively the CEO of a corporation with a budget that exceeds six hundred mill, Forget job security with revenue from numerous sources and Low wages and dip sticks nipping at your expenditures just as varied. She must manage heels not enough to keep top talent away a diverse workforce of nearly three thousand, from public employment? Then here’s strike a physical plant that sprawls across the city, three. Absolute lack of anything resembling and a large fleet of vehicles. In the private job security. sector, a similar CEO would receive millions Top management in the City is employed in annual compensation. Their seconds in at the fickle whim of whomever is elected command would be compensated in the high Mayor. Since there is a high turnover on six figures at least. twenty-two, the whimsy up there is enough to This isn’t the private sector, though. Paula make you woozy. Who would want to bet their gets a bit over one hundred grand per annum. child’s college education on the whims of the Her top management gets even less, usually likes of Carty and D. Mikey C.? around ninety grand. Try luring top talent on Top management in the City is subject that chicken scratch. to political favors and grudges rather than Case in point. Former Mayor D. Mike Collins competence. Run afoul of the fool in charge, once pilfered Matt Sapara from the Port you’re out on yer ear. Why would the competent Authority to lead economic development efforts want to serve at the will of the merely loud? for the City by convincing Council to increase They wouldn’t. And generally don’t. That’s his salary over that of every other director. The the two-horned problem in city governance. salary was below that of a rising star in the We’re left with the incompetent leading the private sector, but still a good wage. Sapara recalcitrant. lasted less than a year before bolting to take a That leaves one last bastion, the last chance better paying gig with Mercy Health Partners. to save the city. The elected class. The Mayor and Council can be the beacons of professional Politics, and Carty competence to lead us to the promised land.

That brings us to problem numero dos.

Right. Do you read this column regularly?

Sapara didn’t just leave for the money. He ‘Nuff said. was also fed up with the political BS upper management must slop through in the public sector.

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Wheeling around, from waves to pavement

Giving the pink tax the axe Ohioans respond to tampon tax issue with legal action and community support

By Brittany L. Haynes

Independent shop, Just Skateboarding, is regional hub

By Marisa Rubin

Photo credit: Marisa Rubin

When buying tampons and pads, the purchaser might not even notice that they are being taxed. Their $8 box of tampons and a $5 box of pads— which will hopefully last an entire cycle— calculates to $13.70, tax included, once at check out.

Recently, the issue of taxing feminine products is not only being noticed, but questioned and pursued in courts. In Cleveland, a group of women have filed a pending lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Taxation for discrimination against women.

A sales taxplanation

According to the Ohio Department of Taxation, state sales tax is placed on “retail sale, lease, and rental, of tangible personal property.” All “personal, tangible” items are taxed, unless specifically exempted under the state’s tax laws, which excludes some medical equipment and products—which does not include tampons, pads, or diva cups.

These products are subject to a sales tax that is not applied to potato chips and gum.

The path to change

To fight against this, a group of women in Cleveland are working to rescind the “pink tax”, as well as to obtain refunds for the people who have been subjected to it.

The group includes four female plaintiffs: Stephanie L. Rowitz, Jamie N. Weisbarth, Madison R. Weisbarth, and McKenna L. Weisbarth. Their lawsuit argues that the existence of the “pink tax” discriminates against people who need these products on a monthly basis and that feminine hygiene products are medically necessary.

Sure, tampons have a sales tax, but so does clothing and toilet paper— products that everyone needs.

However, the premise of this lawsuit relies on the fact that there is no counterpart or comparative product for men. While everyone who buys clothes in Ohio must pay a sales tax on those items, only people who menstruate must pay for feminine hygiene products.

Therefore, the “pink tax” punishes people for having a period.

Sandra Kelly, an attorney for the plaintiffs, explains that this suit follows a similar, recent measure in New York— the first state where this type of lawsuit has been filed. “The tax is not a lot for any one individual, but together, the sales tax collected on feminine hygiene products adds up.”

An issue that is more taxing on some than others

Filing a lawsuit seemed like the logical choice for the plaintiffs, after seeing the trajectory of that action in New York and the attention it directed to the issue.

According to Kelly, “It comes down to two issues. Constitutionally, women are being taxed on something men wouldn’t be. The other thing is: these are medically necessary items. They should be exempted from sales tax.”

This may seem like a “pennies on the dollar” issue, but it is impossible to argue that some people aren’t affected by this tax more than others— especially when “pennies on the dollar” are a crucial part of a person’s monthly budget.

“Single women and women in poverty also have to pay these taxes, and something like this affects the single, low-income female more significantly” said Kelly.

The lawsuit’s goals are to eliminate the tax on tampons, as well as get refunds on previously paid taxes which, according to the lawsuit, were “wrongfully collected.” The path to getting tampons “tax free” is all about getting results… and perhaps some answers. Why are tampons subject to sales tax in the first place?

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To read the full version of this article, see toledocitypaper.com

Tutak shows off a creative design at Just Skateboarding.

Not everyone is lucky enough to live near the ocean. In the late 1940s, an LA surf shop sold skateboards as a way for surfers to hang-ten while waves were scarce. Since, skateboarding has become an iconic, countercultural mode of transportation and urban exploration.

Toledo’s half-pipe history

As skateboarding culture rolled across the country, cities began to incorporate designated areas where enthusiasts could enjoy their sport. With mass production in the mid 1960s, Toledo became home to the nation’s first indoor boarding ground; Soaring High Skateboard Park opened in 1978 on Airport Highway, helping to make the surfinspired sport popular in a town without waves.

And, where skateboarders gather, skate shops will follow.

Fast-forward a few decades and meet Scott Tutak, owner of the boutique shop, Just Skateboarding, which recently moved into Cricket West.

Selling skateboarding equipment, for skateboarders, by skateboarders, the store serves as a hub for regional boarders.

Community-wheeled inspiration

Born and raised in Toledo, Tutak, now 43, began skating in 1988. After dedicating nearly seven years as an employee at other specialty stores, Tutak was ready to roll on his own wheels. In 1996 Tutak opened Just Skateboarding at the former Great Eastern Shopping Center in Northwood. “Skateboarding was a specialized thing back then— you had to seek it out. The internet or mail order didn’t exist, so competition wasn’t an issue,” he said, reminiscing.

After 20 years in business, and now at its third location, the independently owned skateboarding shop offers customers a variety of boarding options, “You pick a board, your set of wheels, your color and width… then we assemble,” Tutak explains.

Maintaining low prices and offering an independent outlet for specialized skateboarding equipment, Tutak notes, “It comes down to the dedication to skateboarding— I don’t do the shop for the money. [Into the future], I envision [the store] being here and supporting the local skateboarding community.”

Justskateboarding on Instagram,Noon-7pm Monday-Saturday. Just Skateboarding, 3135 W. Central Ave. 419-534-3433. justskateboarding.com

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2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473 Yeoldedurtybird.com 11am-midnight, Sunday-Thursday.

11am-2am, Friday & Saturday.

Happy Hour: 4-7pm Monday-Friday, dollar off frozen drinks and 75¢ off draft beer.

In the heart of the warehouse district, this patio offers live music and tables with seating for 40-50 people. Fans pour in before and after Mud Hens games, groups gather in the evening, and strangers become friends around their signature fire pits. The all -season patio at Ye Olde Durty Bird ensures a spirited, social energy year round.

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Evans Street Station 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh 517-424-5555 evansstreetstation.com 11:30am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm Friday & Saturday.

Happy Hour: 3-6pm Tuesday-Friday, with half off appetizers and drink deals.

Additionally, Wine Night Wednesdays feature half priced bottles.

This gourmet American food restaurant is just 40 minutes away from Toledo and offers a serene and sophisticated experience, genuine hospitality, and incredible dining options. The front patio seats up to 50 people and offers a comfortable, relaxed ambiance with beautiful flowers and foliage inspired

by European al fresco dining.

Mancy’s Italian Grill 5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229 Mancys.com 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-11pm Friday, 4-11pm Saturday, 4-9pm Sunday A Tuscan trellis provides a shady retreat for summer guests at Mancy’s Italian Grill. Approximately 35 people can comfortably sit on the cozy patio, to enjoy food and wine amongst blooming flowers and wooden accents, which extend the restaurant’s warm “farmhouse” feel.

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Make your personal or business patios perfect for summer entertaining with new outdoor lighting. Highlight a path, create focal points, or illuminate your yard with LED landscape lighting. Consider outdoor fans to help circulate air on your patio when Mother Nature isn’t cooperating.

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Rosie’s Italian Grille 606 N. McCord Rd. 419-866-5007 Rosiesitaliangrille.com 11:30am-9:30pm Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-10:30pm Friday & Saturday.

Food/drink specials: Same as in the restaurant.

Retreat to Rosie’s lush back patio, seating approximately 65. Relish in the calm of an Italian villa while you’re surrounded by flowers, trees and a bounty of botanical beauty accompanied by a koi fountain. Savor rustic, Tuscan meals in this covered back patio, or opt for a more intimate experience in the restaurant’s front patio, which comfortably seats 25.

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UPCOMING EVENTS John Connelly w/ Ragtime Rick June 12th 2:30pm $7 1st and 3rd Tuesday Big Band Night w/ Swingmania

Irish & American Food

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Food/drink special: Rotate daily from 3pm to close.

Toledo isn’t landlocked, so get out this summer and enjoy the beautiful view of our riverfront at The Docks on El Vaquero’s spacious patio. Seating approximately 85 people, the waterside patio fills with the aroma of Mexican spices as couples enjoy romantic meals, families celebrate, and groups of friends kick back with margaritas and sunshine.

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Food/drink specials: Hand-crafted cocktails and chef specials.

In the heart of the historic Warehouse District, Hensville’s new restaurant offers traditional Americana meals made from scratch with local ingredients. Modern and sleek, NINE offers rooftop views, an elegant atmosphere, and extended hours for Mud Hens games, downtown concerts and events.

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Happy Hour: 3-5pm Friday. All drafts and bottles are $1 off.

Have a truly ‘guten tag’ while sitting out in Black Forest Cafe’s German Biergarten. Authentic German food, architecture and a warm, cozy atmosphere honors the rich, celebratory history. Meet 49 of your newest friends in the spacious

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2500 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-0700 elcaminorealtoledo.com 10am-9pm Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm Friday & Saturday.

Food/drink specials: Taco Tuesday: $7/jumbos, Wednesday: Bike Night, $18/pitcher of Margarita, Thursday: Ladies Night, $4/strawberry margaritas.

The Sylvania Avenue hotspot is more than just a neighborhood favorite— it’s a destination patio perfect for the party atmosphere desired on warm summer nights. Fitting 300 people, patrons drink margaritas, dine on Mexican dishes, and surround themselves with trees, plants, tiki huts, water fountains and three giant 30 foot umbrellas.

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E D I U G O I T PA Daffy’s 5134 Lewis Ave. 419-476-2122 facebook.com/daffysthirstyduck 10:30am-2:30am Monday & Tuesday, 6:30am-2:30am Wednesday-Friday, 8:30am-2:30am Saturday, 10:30am-2:30am Sunday.

Specials: $2 20-oz drafts, $3 burgers.

Shorty’s BBQ

Every night feels like a backyard party on Daffy’s band new patio. The large wooden patio is filled with flowers and seats up to 65 people, giving ample room to move around and socialize. Cheap beer specials, burgers and a celebratory atmosphere makes this low-key spot perfect for warm afternoons and summer nights.

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5111 Monroe St. 419-841-9505 Mancys.com 11am-9:30pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-10:30 Friday & Saturday, 11am-9pm Sunday.

Experience a summer barbecue atmosphere— without having to bring your own side dish— on the covered patio at Shorty’s BBQ that seats up to 50. A large fireplace serves as a salute to the flame that helps produce the smoky, sweet aromas of char-grilled meat.

Surround yourself with friends and listen to the live bands that enhance the celebratory, laid-back atmosphere.

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4-11pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-midnight Friday, 11am-1am Saturday, 11am-9pm Sunday.

Happy hour: 4-7pm MondayFriday.

Food/drink specials: Weekly specials vary.

219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 419-873-6223 Swigrestaurant.com 11am-midnight Monday-Thursday, 11am-2am (kitchen closes at midnight) Friday & Saturday, Noon-10pm (kitchen closes at 9pm) Sunday.

Happy Hour: Rotating food specials daily, beer specials change weekly. Monday: discounted wings and chunks. Tuesday: old school specials. Wednesday: Two conies and fries for $7. Thursday-Saturday: specials change.

Find yourself with the luck of the Irish on Dzia’s large, covered patio that seats more than 34. A popular hangout for bikers— who gather on Thursdays for Bike Night— Dzia’s keeps guests entertained with hearty meals, drink specials, and two TVs to help keep you in the game.

Nothing’s average at Swig, and their two patios follow suit. The comfortable, family-friendly feel encourages a social atmosphere with live music Thursday through Saturday (weather permitting). Nosh on Swig’s creative takes on charcuterie while kicking back and sampling their large variety of craft beers on tap.

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Gorgeous Tuscan Patios NOW OPEN! Perfect for private parties

Voted Best Martini by City Paper Readers!

28 N. St. Clair St. 419-724-2337 fleetwoodshensville.com 4-11pm Tuesday-Thursday, 4pm-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-8pm Sunday. Food served til closing.

Happy Hour: 4-6pm Tuesday-Friday, $5 select craft beer and domestic spirits.

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Overlooking Hensville Park and Fifth Third Field, the brand-new Fleetwood’s Tap Room in Hensville is an elegant place to enjoy up to 74 different hand-picked regional craft beers. The restaurant holds 350 and fits 80 on the patio. Open for extended hours during Mud Hens games, downtown concerts and events.

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Diners can sip on alcoholic milkshakes and creative, gourmet burgers while enjoying fresh air at this South Toledo burger hot spot. Parties of six or more can reserve a table, and the intimate patio allows for up to 35 people to enjoy the calm and sophisticated vibe.

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Ventura’s

7742 W. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523 toledostripletreat.com 11am-11pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-midnight Friday & Saturday.

Happy hour: 11am-6pm, daily.

An intimate patio off the side of Ventura’s is the perfect outdoor spot for conversation and catching up with friends. Enjoy their signature margaritas and fare on the side patio furnished for 36 patrons and surrounded by plantings.

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5375 Airport Hwy. 419-381-2100 Lascolaitaliangrill.com 5-9pm Monday & Sunday, 5-10pm Tuesday-Thursday, 4-11pm Friday & Saturday.

Happy Hour: 4-6pm Friday & Saturday, 5-7pm Sunday-Thursday.

Mimic vacation by visiting La Scola’s authentic Italian-style terrace patio that comfortably seats 36. Nosh on Italian dishes, sip wine and relax by a beautiful fountain for a picturesque evening dinner or to catch up with good friends over appetizers and craft cocktails.

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Paula Brown Shop

912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100 paulabrownshop.com 10am-5pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm Thursday-Saturday.

Food/drink specials: Weekly specials vary.

Chic and comfortable, The Pub’s downtown patio offers a beer garden atmosphere, while still offering guests the options of elegant cocktails, an extensive whisky selection, fine wines and craft brews. You’ll always find something new— from live entertainment to special events and food trucks visits— offering guests variety and an intimate experience.

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Rocky’s 4020 Secor Rd. 419-472-1996 facebook.com/rockysrules 4pm-2:30am Monday-Friday, 2pm-2:30am Saturday & Sunday Specials: Monday Suds and Sammich, 1st & 3rd Tuesday Open Mic, Friday live music Rocky’s offers the kind of low-key, friendly atmosphere offered by bars in movies. The neighborhood hotspot bustles in the summer, with open conversation on the 16-seat, open-air front patio, and from the 20-seat, covered back patio.

People of diverse ages gather for good times nightly, enjoying live music on Fridays and joining in for the open mic on the first and third Tuesday every month.

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Enjoy strolling entertainment and live music while you witness four 8-ton sand sculptures and chalk drawings come to life. Noon- Friday, noon-7pm Saturday. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free

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Enjoy the great outdoors and delightful sounds at the Wright Pavilion along the Maumee River. 4pm. Sundays through October. 13827 Old US 24, Grand Rapids. grandrapidsohio.com Free

RHYTHM ON THE RIVER

SUNDAY, 6.26

Soldiers, artisans, and civilians give demonstrations throughout the weekend. Period military camps are open for visiting. Weapon demonstrations take place each day. Also on June 19. 9:30am-5pm. $9/adults, $8/seniors, $5/students, free/ages 5 and under. Fort Meigs State Memorial Park, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

MUSTER ON THE MAUMEE

SATURDAY, 6.18 & SUNDAY, 6.19

More than 200 national and local artists display their work at this elite arts festival, accompanied by some food vendors and live musical entertainment on Friday night. Preview party Friday, 6-10pm ($85/person).

10am-6pm Saturday; 10am-4pm Sunday. $8, $7/advance, free/TBG members & children 12 and under. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

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Enjoy food from over 50 local fine dining venues and live music on multiple stages at this black tie and tennis shoe extravaganza. Support the Toledo Zoo and enjoy a relaxing evening of sophistication at the same time. 6pm-midnight. $150. Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Enjoy this one-of-a kind juried art fair with over 100 featured artists in historic downtown Sylvania with music and local food vendors. Downtown Sylvania. 419-517-0118. sylvaniaarts.org Free

MAPLE AND MAIN ART FAIR

SATURDAY, 6.11 & SUNDAY, 6.12

The annual Toledo Dragon Boat Festival draws over 30 local businesses and organizations to participate with teams, hoping to raise awareness about the importance of summer learning for the nation’s youth. Registration required. International Park, Toledo. 419-242-2212. toledodragonboat.org

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SATURDAY, 6.18

Local food trucks gather together for a day of foodie bliss. There will also be live music, art, kids activities and a variety show. 3-8:30pm. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Visit Facebook event page for more information.

A pig roast and wine tasting brought by Swig accompanied by live R&B. 6-10pm. $60. Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. River Portage S. Rd. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org

GREAT GARDENS & ‘S’WINE: A PIG ROAST!

FRIDAY, 6.17

Free

This two-day event features more than 100 artists, 12 live bands, great food and good vibes. 11am. 5815 Dixie Hwy. 248-623-1648. facebook.com/peacefestfestival/timeline

PEACEFEST

SATURDAY, 6.4-SUNDAY, 6.5

Raise money for the Autism Society of NW Ohio with live music, great food and local art. Noon-11:30pm. $10+.

Sullivan’s Restaurant, 141 N. Fulton St., Wauseon, OH. 419-578-2766. asno.org

ROCK FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM FEST

SATURDAY, 6.4

Point Place Days will kick off with the 26th Annual Parade, this year’s theme is “The Point— A Place for Everyone”. Noon. ppbaonline.com Free

POINT PLACE DAYS

SATURDAY, 6.4

The 45th annual festival celebrates the OWE’s rich cultural history through art, music, yard sales, house tours, and of course, the King Wamba Carnival Parade on Saturday at 10am.

419-244-5676. toledooldwestend.com.

OLD WEST END FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, 6.4 & SUNDAY, 6.5

FOOD TRUCK FEST & CAC VARIETY SHOW

See artists paint on the ground of President Hayes’s estate, Spiegel Grove.

9am. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museum, 1 Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH. rbhayes.org Free

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Enjoy a TMA guided bike ride through Toledo to view public sculptures. Registration required. 10am. Parkwood entrance of Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

COLOR WHEELS COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE

SATURDAY, 6.11

Free

There will be entertainment, fireworks, games and a many cherry-inspired treats. Visit website for more information and a schedule of events.

Whitehouse Village Park. awchamber.com/cherry-fest

WHITEHOUSE CHERRY FESTIVAL

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What could be better than a relaxing cruise up the Maumee River enjoying traditional Hungarian fare from Tony Packo`s and the music of Kerry Patrick Clark. Reservations required. Also on August 10 & September 7. 6:308:30pm. $35. Sandpiper Boat at Promenade Park, 120 Water St. sandpiperboat.com

MUSICAL DINNER CRUISE

WEDNESDAY, 6.22

Experience the culture and creativity of downtown Toledo during the exciting new bus loop around the city. Third Thursday of the month.

Take self-guided loop experience or hop on one of the busses for unlimited rides with a nominal fee. 5:30-9pm. 419-254-2787. theartscommission.org

THIRD THURSDAY LOOP

THURSDAY, 6.16

Celebrate the summer season with a Strawberry Queen & King Pageant, a strawberry dessert contest and a Sunday parade, as well as live music and carnival rides. 5-11pm Wednesday, 4-11pm Thursday, 4pm-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-4pm Sunday. $3/per person, free/ages 7 and younger. Community Homecoming Park, 7807 Angola Rd., Holland. 419-867-1532. hollandstrawberryfestival.org

HOLLAND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY, 6.15-SUNDAY, 6.19

Relax with a smoke and a 2-hour tour along the riverfront, checking out the old and new sights of Toledo.

Bring your cigars, beverages, and a picnic to enjoy on the river. Reservations required. Also on July 12, August 9 & September 13. 7-9pm. $19. Jefferson St. Dock at Promenade Park, Downtown Toledo.

419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

CIGAR CRUISE ON THE SANDPIPER

TUESDAY, 6.14

The 17th annual car and motorcycle show will feature over 200 classic British vehicles of different makes and models. 10am-3pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. lebcc.org. Free

LAKE ERIE BRITISH HISTORIC CAR SHOW

SUNDAY, 6.5

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A weekend of fun events include Save the Princess from Legend of Zelda, live music from the Toledo Symphony and others, and cartoon heros like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Visit website for details. Fifth Third Mud Hens Stadium, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. mudhens.com

TOLEDO MUD HENS GEEKEND WEEKEND

FRIDAY, 6.3-SUNDAY, 6.5

Enjoy a long weekend of Polish food, live music and and a giant midway.

6-11pm Thursday, Friday, 5pm-midnight Friday, 2pm-midnight Saturday, noon-6pm Sunday. Blessed Sacrament, 4227 Bellevue Rd. 419-472-2288. blessedsacramentfestival.com

BLESSED SACRAMENT FESTIVAL

THURSDAY, 6.2-SUNDAY, 6.5

More than 50 vendors display their wares at this weekly market. You can buy locally grown fruits and veggies, delicious baked goods, plants, garden art and hand-crafted creations. Rain or shine. 3-8pm. Thursdays through October 13. 100 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-9147. perrysburgfarmers-market.com Free

PERRYSBURG FARMERS MARKET

THURSDAY, 6.2

Every Thursday enjoy the warm weather, food trucks and live music. 11:30am-1:30pm. Prices vary. St. Clair at Madison, Downtown Toledo. downtowntoledo.org

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Evans Street Station, New American cuisine

Thursday, 6.2

3rd Annual Boots, Bling and BBQ Bar 145

Sunday, 6.5

Blender Essentials with Tess Masters Williams-Sonoma

Create healthy recipes specially designed for the new, professional-quality KitchenAid Proline® Series Blender. 11am. 5001 Monroe St. 419-475-6368. williams-sonoma.com Free

Tuesday, 6.7

Candy Class Cake Art Supplies & Bakery

Learn skillful techniques and how to make fantastic candy. Ages 18+. Registration required. 6pm. $35.

2858 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-4959. cakeartssupply.com

Thursday, 6.9

French Basics of Pastries & Baking with House Pastry Chef Dégagé Jazz Cafe

Fine dining in Tecumseh

By Athena Cocoves

ONGOING CULINARY Saturdays

Toledo Farmers’ Market

Open year round, the market features local produce and meat vendors, as well as handmade artisan goods. 8am-2pm. Prices vary. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Saturdays & Sundays

Black Kite Brunch Black Kite Coffee & Pies

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

Tastings Thursday, 6.2

Summer Trunk Show and Rosé Tasting Paula Brown Shop

Learn how to make French delicacies like creme brûlée and eclairs. Registration required. $75/person.

7-8:30pm. 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com

From 5-7pm, taste fantastic rosé samples with music by Stephen Woolley and a special Pub Grub menu. From noon-7pm, a trunk show featuring new product lines will be highlighted.

912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

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Friday, 6.3

Visitors can enjoy creative eats from local food trucks before performances from Bird’s Eye View Circus and the T-Town Tassels. 3-6pm/food truck, 7pm/show.

2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787.

Visit Facebook event page for more information.

Celebrate National Doughnut Day at Orchard Inn featuring doughnuts from Holey Toledough made with beers from Maumee Bay Brewing Co. Sample flights or pints from nine drafts on tap.

3pm. 2804 W. Sylvania Ave. Visit event page on Facebook for more information.

Summer Kitchen Cooking: A Pioneering Arts Class Pearson Metropark

Saturday, 6.4

Food Truck Fest & CAC Variety Show Collingwood Arts Center

Participants will learn to maintain a fire and cook historic recipes. After the meal is prepared, sit down to enjoy the food and ask last minute questions.

Registration required. 9:30am-12:30pm. $14/ members, $15/nonmembers. 4600 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-407-9714. metroparkstoledo.com

Cajun Boil Chateau Tebeau Winery

Take your taste buds on a Southern adventure with crawfish, shrimp, sausage and more. Reservations required. 5-7:30pm. Market price. 525 State Route 635, Helena. 419-638-5411. chateautebeauwinery.com

Sunday, 6.12

2016 Brunch Fundraiser Pam’s Corner, LTD.

National Doughnut Day Tap Takeover Orchard Inn

Summer Reds Walt Churchill’s Market

Let the grilling season begin with a selection of summer reds that will compliment your BBQ. 2-6pm.

Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Friday, 6.10

Summer Whites Walt Churchill’s Market

Jeff Stroud from Natural States will bring the best craft beer and wine selections for any summer celebration. Prices vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

ONGOING TASTINGS Wednesdays

This fundraiser will feature a 50/50 raffle and food from Pam’s Corner. Proceeds benefit Equality Toledo’s educational programs. Seatings at 11am & 12:30pm.

116 10th St. act.myngp.com

Wine Wednesday Dzia’s Irish Pub

Monday, 6.13

Thursdays

Celebrate the start of summer with homemade ice cream, cupcakes and live musical entertainment from Ragtime Rick on the front lawn of the Manor House.

Rain or shine. 6-8pm. 50 cents/at the door, 50 cents/ refreshment item. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Enjoy samples from the best wine regions around the globe paired with artisan cheeses from Tecumseh’s The Boulevard Market. 6pm. $15. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Ice Cream Social Wildwood Preserve Manor House

Half off bottles and $1 off appetizers.

5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. 567-698-DZIA.

Wine & Cheese Tasting Treo Restaurant

Call 419-244-9859 for details!

(L-R) Panko Dusted Warm Brie, Zucchini Noodle Salad and a specialty vegan dish made on the spot.

Gluttony is no compliment, but sometimes a menu confronts a diner’s self-discipline with elegant ingredient pairings, sophisticated plates, and artfully carnal selections which can seduce them into favoring indulgence over reservation.

Evans Street Station— a forty minute drive from Toledo, in Tecumseh, Michigan — prompts a lesson in the necessity of extravagance, and the exuberance that follows.

Transparent and transformative

Since opening in 2001, the family owned restaurant has maintained a simple culinary philosophy— through an ingredientdriven menu, curated from local farms and food providers, a small-town restaurant can thrive by embracing metropolitan standards. Also working as a catering company, the Evans Street family is well versed in culinary comforts.

To maintain fresh and vibrant flavors, Evans Street knows that transparency is key and creates every item by scratch in an exhibition style kitchen with an open view of the team of chefs and cooks transforming ingredients into meals.

Similarly, the art of transformation is visible in the renovated dining room. Echoing the building’s history as the town’s fire station, rich mahogany wood and a statuesque fireplace now blend in a simplified, contemporary style.

The elegant interior complements the imaginative menu. A rarity for restaurants on a similar culinary level— which typically offer a limited number of a few choices—Evans Street boasts a rotating and expansive menu with a generous variety of options.

Each dish is vibrant and calculated— with ever ingredient deliberately selected.

Met by the menu, a diner’s self-control may buckle under the weight of the opportunity.

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Features delicious BBQ from area restaurants, live music, raffles a cash bar and more. Ages 21+.

Proceeds benefit JDRF of Northwest Ohio and their mission to treat, prevent, and cure type 1 diabetes.

6-10pm. $50. 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. bar145toledo.com

To begin, my group of four chose appetizers. We noshed on: bronzed gnocchi and poached egg, a tender dish served with grilled asparagus, morel mushrooms and applewood smoked bacon; lobster and grilled ramps pierogies, a decadent but mild dish plated with english peas, house made pancetta, caramelized fennel, golden potato, tomato, crème.

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Our salads were also radiantly composed of favored ingredients. The bibb salad included blood orange, pistachio, goat cheese, pickled beets, organic quinoa and champagne-verjus dressing. The salad of white asparagus and arugula married roasted cauliflower with delicate, seasonal vegetables in a lemon vinaigrette.

Dining at a leisurely pace, we approached our entrées with excitement.

First, plump, jumbo sea scallops were presented with a caramel hue, evidence of perfect searing. Next, roasted duck breast was plated elegantly, decorated with a fried quail egg.

For vegetarian options, we chose the house made fettuccini accented by lemon thyme and served with tuscan kale and deeply flavored forest mushrooms.

We also opted for an off-the-menu chef’s vegetarian speciality— created on-the-spot with fiddlehead ferns and quinoa— plated beautifully adorned with candy striped beets, tomato and lemon.

Sweet dreams

My group savored the entreés, finishing them self-satisfied yet still curious.

We mutually dismissed self-restraint— inspired by a taste for dessert.

Over craft cocktails— sophisticatedly accented with champagne, fresh ginger and organic honey— we poured over the decadent dessert menu, choosing to embrace our excess by ordering four house-made desserts: rum carrot cake, flourless dark chocolate torte, meyer lemon crème brûlée, and strawberry rhubarb shortcake.

Driving home, the car fell silent and sleepy, with the meal’s flavorful notes settling as warm objects of nostalgia. The car, once filled with buzzing, excitable conversation on the way to Tecumseh, found its way back to Toledo amidst a satisfied calm as we passed through the lush Southwest Michigan countryside.

11:30am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm Friday & Saturday.

110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh, MI. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

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Crafting a city hotspot

Earnest Brew Works, a craft brewery and taproom in South Toledo is expected to open near the end of summer, the creation of Scot Yarnell and Keefe Snyder, two local homebrewers with 28 years combined experience in beermaking. Earnest Brew Works will feature homemade recipes inspired by local beer enthusiasts. Earnest Brew Works, 4342 S. Detroit Ave. 419-340-2589. earnestbrewworks.com —KN

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A roller coast of flavor

In celebration of Cedar Point’s 18th roller coaster, Valravn, Sandusky’s Toft Dairy is taking thrills to a sugary level, with the debut of the gluten-free flavor Valravn Salty Caramel Fudge Truffle. This year’s coaster-theme is sure to deliver an exciting frozen experience. The sweet treat can be found at select retailers, as well as the Toft’s Ice Cream Parlor inside Cedar Point. cedarpoint.com, toftdairy.com —MLR

On a roll

Spend some time surrounded by lush greenery at the arboretum and gardens during the Sushi, Beer & Wine Pairing.

Guests will be treated to sushi samples paired with a special selection of beer or wine. Pairings will be explained by personal chef Jennifer Schuerman, who will also provide take-home recipe cards.

Registration required. 6:30pm Thursday, June 2. $40. Schedel Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Rd., Elmore. 419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org —MLR

Holy, crepe!

Step away from the ordinary breakfast sandwich and add a little French touch to your morning. Steamers Coffee Bar, located over the border in Lambertville, has added a crepe menu, complete with sweet and savory items. The thin pancakes come in a variety of creative options, from the Monte Cristo (ham, turkey, swiss, raspberry sauce) to the Almond Joy (coconut cream, chocolate drizzle), perfect for any meal of the day— including dessert. Along with the updated menu, the caffeine hot-spot added more tables for a more comfortable atmosphere. Steamers Coffee Bar, 3500 Sterns Rd., Lambertville.

734-568-6646. steamerscoffeebar.com —MLR

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Toledo Rep presents A Chorus Line

By Emily Remaklus

Deadline: June 10th

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The cast of A Chorus Line rehearses for their upcoming performance.

Theater goers or patrons of the arts typically only see the final product.

What audiences don’t often see is the artist’s struggle to create their work.

Discover what an actor goes through to live their dream and follow their passion during A Chorus Line.

Presenting a classic

Quite easily described as a classic, A Chorus Line opened in 1975 on Broadway, won nine Tony Awards, received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and was the longest-running production in Broadway history, until it was surpassed by Cats in 1997.

The show revolves around a director, an assistant choreographer, and seventeen dancers— all desperate for work.

While the musical looks at the group as a whole, each dancer’s past is revealed as the story focuses on the struggles and determination of pursuing a role.

Stephanie Dennehy, the production’s director, says that the show has enjoyed 40 years of success, explaining that “It continues to be relevant because there are still artists in this world… who travel from show to show just to do what they love.”

A magical performance

This is the fourth time that Dennehy will direct and choreograph A Chorus Line, and she she has also performed in the show three times.

“My first experience with A Chorus Line was in 1986 at Western Michigan University. Out of 102 people who auditioned I was one of only two freshmen cast,” says Dennehy.

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Coming from a small town, Dennehy says she was used to her high school productions with an orchestra of three people. The production’s size drew her to A Chorus Line, explaining “When I heard the WMU orchestra at full volume playing beneath my feet for the opening number… well the only thing I could call it was magical! Needless to say I have been hooked ever since.”

Despite her experience with the production, she says that role of a dancer named Cassie has always stood out to her. “Cassie tried other things, like acting… but she realized that the only thing she wanted to do is dance. I cry a lot during this part of the show…

It’s where my performing as a dancer began,” she says.

Dancing has remained a passion for Dennehy and she loves introducing the original choreography to new actors. “I am not modernizing it. It doesn’t need to be,” she explained.

A Chorus Line is a remarkable example of determination and strength, but even more importantly, love. “I hope people are able to take away from the performance, love. The love of whatever it is that they pursue in life… And to help [the audience] realize that maybe they stopped doing something that brought them absolute joy, and maybe this performance will help rekindle it.”

8pm, June 3-4, 10-11, 16-18, 3:20pm June 12 & 19. $25/adult, $23/senior, $10/student, $5/under age 13.

Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

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Rhythm and blues For over 20 years, three blue men banging on trash cans have provided globally recognized performances as the Blue Man Group. The blue-painted trio’s experimental stage productions have won over crowds with their unique blend of music, comedy, technology and theater. See what all the noise is about during their one-night stop in Toledo. 7:30pm Tuesday, June 6. $35-$65.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 1-866-381-7469. stranahantheater.org

Traditions dancing together America’s musical heritage mirrors the nation— colorful, diverse and filled with tradition. To honor our shared legacy, the local Masterworks Chorale has brought together area voices and dancers to create a collage of American music. Masterworks Chorale: Collage IX will pair the choir with the Hot Air Buffoons, a barbershop quartet, folk music ensemble, Friends, and The Ballet Theatre of Toledo. 8pm Saturday, June 4. $20-$35/based on seating, $12/students.

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

Dancing against the grain On his way to boxing practice, a young Billy Elliot stumbles upon a dance lesson, and quickly realizes he has a lot of talent. Billy soon confronts a dilemma: what happens when your passions disappoint your family? Follow the leaps, bounds and pliés that he goes through to keep dancing amid the tense environment of a 1980’s British coal miners’ strike in the Tony-Award winning musical Billy Elliot. June 11-12, 17-19, 23-26. 8pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. $50/opening night, $35/heritage section, $25/tier 1, $22/tier 2, $15/tier 3, $15/youth age 15 and younger. Croswell Opera House, 129 E Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-263-6868. croswell.org

Yes, yes, yes Few things are more vulnerable and honest than pillow talk— those sleepy, nostalgic moments where two lovers reminisce. In Ulysses, James Joyce’s lauded modernist novel modeled on Homer’s “Odyssey,” pillow talk is captured in the final chapter when a bedded Molly Bloom, the wife of the main character Leopold, delivers her long reverie of when she first knew she was in love. Her whispers— which begin and end with “yes”— affirm her sensuality and femininity, ending the novel in Molly’s emotional acquiescence. See the monologue during Irene Alby’s (stage director and associate theater lecturer at the University of Toledo) performance of Molly Bloom’s Soliloquy, a fitting end to the Toledo Museum of Art’s marathon reading of Ulysses (June 10-16, for more info, see Book Notes on pg. 27). 6pm Thursday, June 16. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free Photo credit: Jerry, by Paul Cadmus. TMA collection. —AC

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Sporting old fashioned uniforms, Earl Bargerstock (right) and Joshua Schmidt (left) gear up for a classic game of ball.

There are no gloves in vintage base ball— no walks either. A runner can declare himself out if he thinks the Umpire missed a call. You won’t even get to sing, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.� That song wasn’t written until 1908. Even the name of the game, “base ball� had not yet merged into one word. The Spiegel Grove Squires, home team of the Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio, play old school ball— really old school— with rules of play and standards from when base ball became an organized sport in the 1860s. “If you will forgive the pun, this is a very different ball game. Things are more relaxed and not so competitive. It is truly a gentleman’s game,� says Joan Eckerman, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator for the Hayes Presidential Center.

The same yet different

“You will recognize much of what is going on,� says Jerry “Wings� Wasserman, Team Captain of the Squires. “You will notice the differences first. For instance, no one has a glove. You can catch a ball after the first bounce and still call it an out.� The catch after the first bounce is called the “bound rule.� The bats are all wood and the ball is about the same size as a modern ball only slightly softer. “Don’t let that fool you,� says Wasserman ruefully. “It still hurts if you try to catch a line drive.� “You basically score the same,� notes Jim “Tallyman� Miranda, who has served several years as scorekeeper for the Squires. “You have to go around the bases and come home to score. A game is nine innings with three outs per side.

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and miss. Pitching is simply designed to go over the plate and allow the ball to be hit. It is not unusual to see games with scores of 20-15.�

For the love of the game

It is not an easy game and the schedule demands a lot of travel throughout Ohio and Southern Michigan. The players are unapologetic about their passion for the game. “I love it,� says Wasserman, who is an agricultural product salesman when not playing base ball. “I like the exercise and camaraderie.�

Miranda, a Program Manager for the Sandusky Chamber of Commerce, agrees. “I did play a couple of seasons in my early years. The team captain suggested that I might want to try something other than playing. When an opening for scorekeeper came up I jumped at the chance. I have been with it for 14 years.�

If you build it, they will come

Spiegel Grove at the Hayes Center is a choice place to play a game. “Let’s start with the trees,� remarks Wasserman. “Trees are part of the field. Many of our visiting teams love playing here because our play space is so unique.� Although any open space will do, Spiegel Grove is particularly suited for the atmosphere of vintage baseball. “It is a great place to watch a game,� claims Wasserman with enthusiasm. “No one attracts a crowd the way we do. It is well worth the drive to watch us.�

The Spiegel Grove Squires’ first home game of the year is on Sunday, June 5.

For a full game schedule, visit rbhayes.org. The Hayes Presidential Center, at the corner of Hayes and Buckland Ave., Fremont. 419-332-2081. rbhayes.org

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A day in Bloom

In 1918, Irish writer James Joyce began releasing one of his greatest works in short chapters, published in an American journal. Over two years readership grew frantically as Joyce’s Ulysses began to unfold. With overt parallels to Homer’s epic, Odyssey, Joyce’s novel prompted admiration and anger— leading to its temporary ban. Through stream of consciousness writing, decorated allusions, risqué content, and experimental prose, Ulysses is now lauded as one of the most important works of modernist literature. Following a day in the life of Leopold Bloom, a man in 1904 Dublin, the careful, beautiful work is inspiring.

11am-8pm, Friday, June 10.

11am-4pm, Saturday, June 11.

1-4pm, Sunday, June 12.

11am-4pm, Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, 15.

11am-8pm, Thursday, June 16.

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

To honor this work, the Toledo Museum of Art will host a Marathon Reading of Ulysses for the second year. Held over six days, lovers of Joyce are invited to read his prose aloud. On the last day, the reading will end with a performance of Molly Bloom’s Soliloquy. (For more information on this performance, see the Theater Note on pg. 25). ­—AC

YOUTH ADVOCACY ALLIANCE ATTENTION YOUTH SERVING PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS OF YOUTH The Youth Advocacy Alliance (YAA) has a goal of raising community awareness and providing professional development on issues related to positive youth development in Lucas County.

Your input is needed to determine the most critical issues affecting youth.

Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VWBWPLF If you would like more information or to become involved in YAA please email David Kontur, Director, Lucas County Family and Children First Council at dkontur@nwoca.net.

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PENNY TULLIS

Youth Development Director YWCA Northwest Ohio 1018 Jefferson Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604 P: 419-241-3235 · F: 419-255-5752

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Cindy Steiler picks up historical threads

String theory

The internationally known fiber artist brings her process to Toledo

By Athena Cocoves

Cindy Steiler is always working, in her studio, “drawing with thread.”, during a European artist residency, teaching students how to push the boundaries of fiber. She works in an antique mall, browsing eerie photos of women she doesn’t know. She works in a grocery store aisle, scribbling an idea into her pocket sketchbook.

For Steiler, making personal, emotional art is a creative process with mobility and flexibility, embracing conceptual malleability, explaining that, “Ideas morph and change… but the more you work the more often the ideas come.”

The Florida-based contemporary fiber artist’s process will be the focus of fiber577’s workshop weekend, with an artist talk and a two-day workshop on the cyanotype process of printing on fiber.

Common thread

Steiler considers herself an “accidental artist,” despite a lifelong love of art. Following her career as a costume

designer— where she honed the skills she now employs— Steiler began making her own work in 2008. “I was tired of making someone else’s vision. Now, I want my own vision to come through,” she explains.

Stieler’s art making process seems more like an intellectual exercise than the practice of a craft. She develops her concepts by navigating through the intersection of her thoughts on feminism, Victorian history, death and the act of disappearing.

“For me, ideas don’t come quickly. I stew on them,” she explains.“ My ideas feel abstract, and above my head… and then one day they will suddenly be clear and I’m ready to start… but once I get started, the idea could change drastically, or get put in a drawer.”

Steiler can cite only one exception to her process’s thematic flexibility— her Forgotten series, which took home top honors in 2014 during fiber577’s juried exhibition.

In contrast to fiber art’s aesthetic tradition of large, bright, heavily-decorated and functional pieces, Stieler’s small, muted, and minimalist works make quite an impact, juxtaposing exceptions of women in much of her work. Forgotten, a series of subtly embellished vintage cabinet card photographs of women, contextualizes the women disambiguated from their families with anxious themes of longing and abandonment.

“These women are forgotten, and now they just exist in these cards,” says Steiler. “They’re gone. There aren’t names attached to the cards.”

Using fiber art to create serious, conceptual work also taps into a murky art history. Quilting, sewing, knitting, and other fiber arts have, historically, had little value. Not only has fiber art been considered “women’s work,” but the genre has only recently been accepted as a fine art— “crafts” are often seen as frivolous in comparison to “fine arts,” like painting and sculpture. Subverting this distinction helps legitimize fiber as serious and demonstrates that women’s work is hard work.

Stieler’s use of delicate and minimal line work illuminates her subjects instead of defining them.

“My work has a lot to do with the path and my connections through textile. My great grandmother taught me.

Women have passed these skills from one to the next,” says Steiler. “Using traditional ‘women’s work’ to make a contemporary statements about familial connections, death and memory feels right.”

Forgotten’s content also subverts.

With delicate threads and demure portraits, Stieler explores topics that she considers too moody for most conversations. This juxtaposition not only adds conceptual value to her body of work, but provides the artist with a muchneeded catharsis.

“Art gives me a chance to try to express what goes on inside,” Steiler explains. “You can’t go and sit at a cafe with your friend and assume they want to hear about your views on dying and disappearing… so, this is an outlet. It’s why I create.”

During a full weekend of fiber577 workshops, Steiler will give an Artist Talk from 6-8pm on Friday, June 10. $5. She will also instruct a two day workshop on Cyanotypes, a process of printing photos on fabrics. 9am-4pm on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 23. $200.

For more information, visit fiber577.com or cindysteiler.com The artist’s work is also available at Angelwood Gallery, 24195 Front St., Grand Rapids. 419-832-0625, angelwoodgallery.com

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Inclusion on Main Street Thursday, 6.2

Tuesday, 6.7

Water Wonderland - From raindrops,puddles in the street, and dew, to lakes, oceans, sea sides, rivers and waterfalls, view artistic water scenes.

1-4pm, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Toledo Artists’ Club, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com Free

Drink and Draw - Bring your own beer or wine along with ideas and tools for a live model drawing session. Ages 21+ only. 7-10pm. $10.

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

Last October the Red Bird Arts District officially launched, unifying the downtown Sylvania creative community. This month, Sylvania will celebrate its 5th annual Maple & Main Art Fair with s weekend of fine art, music and food uplifted by the District’s creative energy.

The main event

Over 100 artists and musicians will gather on Main Street, from Monroe to Erie Streets, on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12. Shop artists booths, stop in galleries, nosh on food, sip beer and wine, and enjoy music from popular local bands, like The Antivillians, Kentucky Chrome, Old State Line, and more. 11am-10pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday.

See the Facebook event, “Maple & Main Music & Art Fair,” for more information.

BEFORE I DIE I WANT TO _____- An international, interactive art piece has come to Toledo, prompting residents to spill their bucket list. First installed in New Orleans in 2011 by artist Candy Chang, the display invites people to use provided chalk to write down what they want to do before they die. The wall, located at 139 S. Huron St. (across from the Erie Street Market) will remain up until September 25.

Free

Painting the community

The Sylvania Arts Commission (SCAC) wants to know: “What does community mean to you?” Artists who are interested in illustrating their answer are encouraged to submit up to three mural designs to the SCAC before June 20. The selected design will be installed in August onto a 92’x20’ wall space— located at 5658 N. Main St. (best viewed in the J&G’s Pizza Palace parking lot)— to illustrate the importance of community. The winner will also receive a $2,000 prize upon completion of the installation during a dedication ceremony in September. For more information and submission guidelines, visit sylvaniaarts.org/main-street-mural Free

Friday, 6.3 Earth Sculpture - Join art educator, Angela Metcalf, to learn about nature artist Andy Goldsworthy while exploring nature and compose Earth sculptures. Cameras will be provided, but bring an SD card if you want to keep the pictures. 4-5:30pm. Secor Preserve, 10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Summer Group Show Opening Reception - Artists represented by the gallery will show work related to fresh, summer air. The opening night reception will feature live painting by local artist Deb Buchanan.

Through June 25. 6-8pm. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net Free Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walk - Explore the creativity of Downtown Sylvania and wander through 27 businesses, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and more.

5pm-9pm. Red Bird Arts District, Downtown Sylvania. 419-886-8381. redbirdarts.org Free

Sunday, 6.5 Cary Ferguson Art Exhibit & Reception - Cary Ferguson of Ferguson Gallery in Marblehead will exhibit works in her exhibition, “Seasonal Expressions”. Through October. 3-5pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Brown Welcome Center McAlear Gallery, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore.

419-862-3182. schedel-gardens.org Free

Toledo Art Jam/Open Mic Night Enjoy music, poetry, comedy, and fine art every Tuesday night. 8pm-midnight. Delightful Art with Dee, 137 N. Michigan St. delightfulart.org Free

Wheely cool sculpture

Thursday, 6.9 Localeyes with Merwin Siu - Join Merwin Siu, Artistic Administrator and Principal Second Violin at the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and TMA Docent John Duvall for a tour of sources of Sui’s inspiration. 6pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Saturday, 6.11 Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council Arts & Craft Show - Enjoy food vendors, beautiful art, a creative kids station, and more. 10am-5pm. Lakeview Park, Port Clinton. 419-341-0979. ottawacountyarts.org Free

Toledo’s public art doesn’t stop at murals— we have a bounty of beautiful, public sculptures throughout our downtown. Want to experience these great works? Join the Toledo Museum of Art’s guided bike tours during the Color Wheels Community Bike Ride’s sculpture tour. See works in the Toledo Museum of Art sculpture garden, including Jaume Plensa’s Spiegel, before the Spanish artist comes to Toledo for his solo exhibition, opening June 17. The ride will take a leisurely pace, won’t exceed seven miles, and will last for roughly three hours. Preregistration for this tour is required, as space is limited. To sign up, contact programs@toledomuseum. org. 10am on Saturday, June 11. Meet at the Parkwood entrance of the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Photo credit: “Speigel” by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa.

Toledo Museum of Art campus. Photo by Andrew Weber.

Lawn-scape painting

Tuesday, 6.14

The ultimate art activity in warm, summer weather— plein air painting— will be the focus of Waterville’s three day weekend of art and entertainment, during the Anthony Wayne Arts Commission’s 4th Annual Plein Air Event. Starting on Thursday, June 2, artists will take to the outdoors, painting scenes of nature in the downtown of Waterville. On Saturday, June 4, from 1-5:30pm, the Celebration of the Arts will exhibit the plein air paintings and guests can vote for their favorite. The celebration will also feature performance artists, musicians, artists booths, a large children’s art area, and food vendors and beer and wine gardens with tunes by Quartet Bernadette. Thursday, June 2-Saturday, June 4. Downtown Waterville, N. 3rd St. 419-351-7654. awaac.org Free

Toledo Potters’ Guild Adult Classes Pottery classes for adults begin, and will run for 10 weeks. Each class meets once a week for 2 1/2 hours, with sessions offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For more information, see online. $187. Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-902-6800. toledopottersguild.org

Wednesday, 6.15

Bittersweet Creative Arts Sale The Bittersweet Farms Creative Arts Program (BCA) will be joining the Nature’s Nursery Wildlife Festival at the Toledo Botanical Gardens. BCA will offer artwork created by individuals with autism.

Items include fused glass, paintings, ceramics, mixed media and woven items. Proceeds from the sale of these items will provide much needed funding to sustain the BCA program. 1-4pm.

Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. bittersweetfarms.org Free

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Fabulous Flowers: Wine Glass Painting Class - Attendees will create a set of four unique flower wine glasses with simple, step-by-step instructions. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Registration required. 6-8pm. $40. Chateau Tebeau Winery, 525 State Route 635, Helena. 419-572-0796. chateautebeauwinery.com

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Memory of Mazur

Last August, the former Bowling Green State University art professor, Robert D. “Bob” Mazur, died unexpectedly, sending a sense of mourning throughout the regional art community. A professional artist, known nationally for his abstract paintings, and a loved professor, Mazur’s legacy will continue through a scholarship fund established in his name, created through the sale of his remaining paintings, to benefit aspiring art students. View his works during A Celebration of the Life and Art of Robert “Bob” Mazur. Honor his life and influence during an opening reception on Thursday, June 9 from 5:30-7:30pm. Through July 9. American Frame Showroom Gallery, 400 Tomahawk Dr., Maumee. 419-887-8033. For more information, lindseyh@americanframe.com, or artschool@bgsu.edu Free —AC

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Music Festival Guide PHOTO CREDITs: Marisa Rubin

2016

For the love of music The best festivals for a musical summer

Music festival necessities:

By Marisa Rubin

The best part of summer (well, at least for us): live music.

Few things combine warm weather and your favorite musicians better than a music festival. Looking to make the most of your summer? Take a long weekend and visit one (or many) of the festivals in our region. Learn what to expect, where to go, what to bring, and who you’ll hear with our guide to the best of the fests.

June 3-5

June 16-19

Cincinnati, OH bunburyfestival.com Travel time: 3 ½ hours Weekend passes are sold out, single day tickets for $89 are still available.

Off-site camping, hotels available

The Woodlands, Dover, DE fireflyfestival.com Travel time: 8.5 hours $129-$319 Campgrounds are on site

Bunbury Music Festival

Along the scenic Ohio River in downtown Cincy, this festival features headliners The Killers, Florence + The Machine, Deadmau5, Grimes and Umphrey’s McGee— all genres will be covered.

June 9-12

Firefly Music Festival

Travel to the east coast for a four-day music festival with an easygoing mindset. With an impressive bill featuring Two Door Cinema Club, Kings of Leon, Florence + The Machine, Deadmau5 and Mumford & Sons— but the talk of the town is about Blink 182’s comeback performance.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 16-19 Manchester, TN bonnaroo.com Travel time: 8 ½ hours $349.50-$1,598 Campgrounds are on site

The farm comes to life with headliners Pearl Jam, Dead & Company (2 sets), Ellie Goulding, Tame Impala, and LCD Soundsystem. Along with hundreds of other artists, Bonnaroo is a mainstay in festival land.

June 11-12

Bestival Toronto Woodbine Park, Toronto, CA Bestival.ca Travel time: 5 hours (Prices are in Canadian Dollar) GA 2-Day Pass: $159.50 + $41.66 (fee) VIP 2-Day Pass: $249.50 + $56-61 Single Day GA: $84.50 + $25.61 Single Day VIP: $134.50 + $33.86 No camping, hotels available

The chance to hear The Cure live is enough reason to travel to our northern neighbor. This two-day festival boasts impressive headliners like Grimes, Tame Impala and Odesza (and The Cure!), along with handfuls of other artists ready to feed your wanderlust.

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June 19-Sept. 24 (select dates)

Meadow Brook Music Festival

Mat Tea Party Jam Four Quarters Interfaith in Artemas, PA Themadteapartyjam.com Travel time: 6 hours $145-$245 Campgrounds are on site

Enjoy a weekend of jam-band tunes as a handful of the most popular acts from the weekend perform multiple sets: Papadosio (2 sets), Desert Dwellers, Big Something (3 sets) and Twiddle (2 sets), among others. Totally rad, man.

June 17-19

Oakland University campus in Rochester Hills, MI palacenet.com Travel time: 1 ½ hours Ticket prices and dates vary

This unique music festival includes headlining acts throughout the summer. Featuring performers like Noel Gallagher and Culture Club to 98 Degrees and Fifth Harmony, these concerts are sure to make your summer a musical hit.

June 23-26

Electric Forest

Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival 2016 Tec-Troit, 1465 Centre St., Detroit Visit Facebook event page Travel time: 1 hour Free No camping, hotels available

LOTS of water!

Rain boots.

Spare car keys ;) A lock for your tent.

A sun hat/umbrella.

Hand sanitizer will save your life.

Take toilet paper with you EVERYWHERE! Bring a spray bottle and fill it up with melted ice from your cooler to stay cool in the summer heat.

A battery operated fan for when you are sleeping/napping.

Baby wipes— for EVERYTHING! Extra batteries.

Rothbury (off M-31 near Wildcat Lake) Electricforestfestival.com Travel time: 3 ½ hours SOLD OUT (but you might be able to find some online)

Immerse yourself in a weekend of electronic music held in the heart of EDM’s birth city. Presenting an eclectic mix of artists throughout each set, the performers will make festival-goers rave the night away.

Sensational electronica-heavy pop/hip-hop hybrid acts like Bassnectar and Major Lazer are topping this lineup, along with psychedelic jam outfit The String Cheese Incident. The idea with Electric Forest is full immersion— losing oneself in a sort of wonderland of sound (and vibrantly hued arbors).

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Snacks are important: fruits, veggies, granola bars, trail mix.

Flip flops and a towel if you are choosing to shower, or if there’s a place to swim.

Dry shampoo…

Vitamins to keep your energy up.

A blanket or tapestry to sit on for daytime performances.

Extra garbage bags. Trust us, the two they give you at the gate will only last one day.

July 15-17 Pitchfork Music Festival Union Park, Chicago pitchforkmusicfestival.com Travel time: 4 hours 3-Day Advance: $165 One-day pass: $65 No camping, nearby hotels available

The city-side day festival is like a Midwest Coachella— a total fashion parade, the stage full of hipster-friendly bands like Beach House, Broken Social Scene, Sufjan Stevens and FKA Twigs, and you get to leave the grounds every day with the ability to shower. Stay with friends— or at a hotel or hostel— and be friendly to everyone during the day so you can get invited to the after-parties.

July 15-17 The Forecastle Festival Louisville, KY forecastlefest.com Travel time: 5 hours Prices and packages vary, $169.50+ No camping, nearby hotels available

Southern hospitality reigns supreme at this Louisville-based festival. With headlining acts like The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Death Cab for Cutie and Local Natives, this festival boasts an impressive lineup.

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July 15-17 Faster Horses 2016 Brooklyn, MI fasterhorsesfestival.com Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes $199 Campgrounds are on site

Put on your boots and cowboy hats and enjoy some good ole’ country music from popular names in the biz. With Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Big & Rich and Sam Hunt, this is a shindig larger than Texas.

July 20-22 Warped Tour ‘16 vanswarpedtour.com/dates

7/20: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH (Travel time: 2 hours) 7/21: Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH (Travel time: 3 ½ hours) 7/22: The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI (Travel time: 1 ½ hours)

July 23 & 24 Mo Pop Festival West Riverfront Park, Detroit mopopfestival.com Travel time: 1 hour Prices and packages vary, $109.50+ No camping, hotels available

With headlining acts like M83, Father John Misty, Haim, and one of our personal favorites, Tunde Olaniran, Mo Pop will make you feel like a tourist in the Motor City.

July 22-24 Wayhome Music & Arts Oro-Medonte, Ontario, CA wayhome.com Travel time: 5 ½ hours $249.99+ Campgrounds are on site

Canada is great at many things, including festival lineups. With major acts like Kurt Vile & The Violator, Glass Animals, LCD Soundsystem, Arcade Fire, The Killers, Major Lazer and FKA Twigs, travelling north seems like a wonderful way to enjoy mid-July.

July 28-July 31 Lollapalooza 2016 Grant Park, Chicago lollapalooza.com Travel time: 3 hours 45 minutes No camping, hotels available

As always, The Windy City’s festival lineup doesn’t disappoint. This year, featuring headliners like Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Future, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding, this outdoor fest features a breathtaking cityscape along with tunes from some of the best musicians in the industry.

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August 11-14 The Peach Music Festival Montage Mountain, Scranton, PA thepeachmusicfestival.com Travel time: 7 hours GA 4-day Advance Pass: $160, price increases to $185, $210, $235.

4-Day Reserved Advance Pass: $325+ Campgrounds are on site

Along with the on-campus waterpark, festival-goers will enjoy four days of sun, music and splashing around. With headliners Trey Anastasio Band, Gregg Allman, The String Cheese Incident and Moe., this is a festival perfect for an end-of-summer closeout.

August 12 + 13 Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival Foster Farms, Eau Claire, WI eauxclaires.com Travel time: 8 1/2 hours $169 Campgrounds on-campus, hotels also available

Entertain yourself with two days of beautiful guitar riffs and vocals by artists like Beach House, Bon Iver, Lucius and Phosphorescent. The festival also features visual art and fantastic food.

August 19-21 Hoxeyville Music Festival The Manistee National Forest, 11130 W. 48 1/2 Rd., Wellston, MI hoxeyville.com Travel time: 4 hours GA Advance: $130 (Prices will increase), Additional fee for RV Pass.

Campgrounds are on site

Spend some time in the forest while listening to the tunes of Greensky Bluegrass (2 sets), Elephant Revival, Joshua David Quartet and Mandolin Orange, among others.

September 16-18 Riot Fest & Carnival Douglas Park, Chicago, IL riotfest.org/chicago Travel time: 3 hours 45 minutes No camping, hotels available Lineup TBA

Riot your way into the city with a punk-rock heavy music bill. This year’s lineup is yet to be released, but we hope there will be musical reunions, collaborations and an overall epic list of headliners.

September 14-19 TURF Toronto Urban Roots Fest Historic Fort York Garrison Common, Toronto torontourbanrootsfest.com Travel time: 4 ½ hours Lineup TBA

One of the last festivals of the season, this genre-blending festival will hopefully feature as impressive a lineup as it did last year.

Werk Out Music & Arts Festival Legend Valley Music Center, Thornville, OH thewerkoutfestival.com Travel time: 3 hours $119.95+ Campgrounds are on site

For a small festival feel with a larger-than-life experience, The Werk Out is three days of musical bliss. Enjoy performances from Lettuce, Greensky Bluegrass and two sets from STS9, along with the three-night headliner, The Werks.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, june 1 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Treo Restaurant: Acoustic Wednesdays Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Shawn Sanders

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Grille: Black Ice Band Wednesday Jams

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke

thurs, june 2 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Downtown Waterville: Art & About in Waterville: A Celebration of the Arts Chuck’s On Monroe: On the Patio with Reggae Dave and Chuckie Wood

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Perrysburg Farmer’s Market: Swingmania

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Brad McNett NINE: Ramona Collins

Country & Bluegrass

Maumee Indoor Theatre: #LIVIN Country Charity Concert

fri, june 3 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Downtown Waterville: Art & About in Waterville: A Celebration of the Arts Nick and Jimmy’s: HalfofuS Bier Stube: High Mileage M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Ye Olde Durty Bird: Johnny Rod followed

by Jack & The Bear Frankies Inner City: Sleeping Patterns, Mallcops, The Flats, Good Personalities, Balance Bird Bar 145: Swagg Wesley’s Bar & Grill: 90’s Night

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Table Forty 4: Lloyd Wredd Ye Olde Durty Bird: Picking Kelly followed

by Chris Shutters Band Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Centennial Terrace: Swingmania

sun, june 5 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

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

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Village Idiot: Jazz Featuring Bob Rex and Friends Holiday Inn French Quarter: Live Jazz with Gene Parker Ye Olde Durty Bird: Tony Salazar followed

by Pete Ford Trio

mon, june 6

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Tilted Kilt: Elixer Pat & Dandy’s: Johnny Rod Chateau Tebeau Winery: Kevin VanSickle Sullivan’s Restaurant: 2016 Spectrum Music and Arts Festival Fleetwood’s Tap Room: The Good, The Bad, The Blues

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Country & Bluegrass

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

tues, june 7 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Keys & Corridors, Colour Rise, and Equipment

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Microphonics

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Rocky’s: Open Mic

wed, june 8 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Other

Downtown Waterville: Art & About in Waterville: A Celebration of the Arts Frankies Inner City: Glass Swamp Music Festival Ottawa Tavern: Hacksaw The Jim Duggan Show M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Ye Olde Cock N Bull: The Skittle Bots Bar 145: Splendid Chaos Patty Jack’s: Storm Bandits Buddhist Temple of Toledo: Sumkali Concert

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Last Born Sons Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Joe Serrapere Trio Village Idiot: Ben Barefoot Majestic Oak Winery: Cindy Slee & The Rhythm Method Paddy Jack’s: Elixer Chateau Tebeau Winery: JD Owen Bronze Boar: Sun Raising

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Treo Restaurant: Acoustic Wednesdays Main Library: Brown Bag Concert Series: The Steve & Tim Show Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kyle White

sat, june 4

Frankies Inner City: A War Within, Glascity, Blackstone, I Embodiment, Who Killed Todd Loren?

Bar 145: Arctic Clam Bier Stube: Boffo Ottawa Tavern: Chirp Culture Clash Records: Dark Fantasy M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas Wesley’s Bar & Grill: 90’s Night

South End Grille: Bobby G. CD release party Ottawa Tavern: Chirp Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jah Rule

Rocky’s: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Mancy’s Italian Grill: Elixer Majestic Oak Winery: Kyle White The Village Idiot: Dragon Wagon Pat & Dandy’s: Eric Ondrus Band Fleetwood’s Tap Room: The Kelley Swindall Band Hensville Park: The Stickers

South End Grille: Deuce n’a Quarter

fri, june 10 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Jazz, Blues, R&B

South End Grille: Black Ice Band Wednesday Jams

Bier Stube: Karaoke Black Kite Coffee: Open Mic

thurs, june 9 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Chucks On Monroe: On the Patio with Reggae Dave and Chuckie Wood

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson Chateau Tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lester Perrysburg Farmer’s Market: Suburban Legend

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Broadway Bards followed by Lori Lefevre-Johnson

Classical & Spiritual

NINE: Toledo Symphony Orchestra String Quartet

Rocky’s: Old State Line

sat, june 11 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Eight Fifteens Pat & Dandy’s: Engine 19 M’Osteria: House Weekends w/ Ian Thomas South End Grill: The Mix Company Band The Anchor Inn: Storm Bandits Bar 145: Walk of Shame

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Fleetwood’s Tap Room: The Overton Project Majestic Oak Winery: Sarah Brosch Bronze Boar: Stonehouse

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Damen Cook & Friends

sun, june 12 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Village Inn: Bobby May & Friends Jam Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Genre Ties Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rodriguez

Jazz, Blues, R&B

The Village Idiot: Jazz Featuring Bob Rex and Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio Holiday Inn French Quarter: Live Jazz with Gene Parker

mon, june 13 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Hudson followed

by Caught on Cline (Chicago)

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

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

tues, june 14 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Broken Gold Toledo Library Maumee Branch: Music by the River

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Pat & Dandy’s: Don Coats Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap

Jazz, Blues, R&B

In the market for music

Thursdays, 6.2-8.25 / Commodore Schoolyard Bringing back the tradition that began in 2009 of combining the best of both the Perrysburg Farmer’s Market and local bands, Music at the Market provides weekly entertainment every Thursday night from local bands for those browsing artisan items during the weekly market. Featuring a variety of genres, scheduled acts include folk band Jack and the Bear on June 23, traditional jazz band Ragtime Rick on July 7, and Irish punk band Katie’s Randy Cat on August 25. Up first: Swingmania (June 2) and Suburban Legend (June 9). Visit the website for a full schedule. Market hours: 3-8pm, Music hours: 7-8:30pm Thursdays, June 2 through August 25. Commodore Schoolyard, 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. perrysburg-farmers-market.com Free —KN

Country, comedy, charity

Thursday, 6.2 / Maumee Indoor Theatre Kevin Hadsell, former University of Toledo Director of Cross Country and Track and Field, has announced the first annual #LIVIN Country Charity Concert. Rocking the event is Rachel Potter— CMT rising star and X Factor finalist— and her band, Steel Union. Also on the bill is Nashville artist, Chere’ Pepper and Toledo’s own, Dave Carpenter. The event includes a screening of the pilot of Long Island Lights, a comedy series that follows an office worker who, after an embarrassing viral video, returns to his family home where he joins an amateur production company. Concert proceeds will benefit three charities: a scholarship to the University of Toledo for a local graduating senior who wants to study Performing Arts, Feeding Children Everywhere, and the Janelle Noe Recovery Fund. 6pm/ doors, 7:30pm/show Thursday, June 2. $10. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. coffeetalkradio.com/charity —AS

Rocking for a cause Saturday, 6.4 / Sullivan’s Restaurant

Check out local talent during the 2016 Spectrum Music and Arts Festival. Formerly known as “Rock for Autism,” this festival showcases more than just music by including art classes and children’s activities. Area musicians will take the stage during this full spectrum view of the arts community. All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio.

Noon Saturday, June 4. $10/advance. $15/door. Sullivan’s Restaurant, 141 N. Fulton St. Wauseon. asno.org —SH

Vinyl meets heavy metal Friday, 6.10 / Culture Clash Records

Intimate performances surrounded by vinyl and fellow music enthusiasts— that’s how Culture Clash Records likes to do things. On select nights, the store transforms into a music venue. The June in-store performance features Toledo’s hardcore heavy metal rock band, Dark Fantasy. Show is BYOB. 8pm Friday, June 10.

Culture Clash Records, 4020 Secor Rd. 419-536-5683. thecultureclash.com Free —AS

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Kaiden Chase followed

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Geeks rocking the roost

Friday, 6.3-Sunday, 6.5 / Hensville

Baseball isn’t just for jocks— the Mud Hens are opening up their lunch table to another clique during Geekend Weekend, offering members of sci-fi, comic book and videogame fandoms three days of fun. On Friday, the Mud Hens will wear their one-night only Legend of Zelda jerseys to honor classic “Save the Princess” themed video games. Saturday, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform a high energy, interactive, concert featuring music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Superman, and more. On Sunday, video clips and music from favorite cult classics will play throughout the game. 7:05pm on Friday, June 3, 2:30pm on Saturday, June 4, 6:05pm on Sunday, June 5. Concert only, $20/adult, $15/12 and under, Concert and game, $30/adult, $26/12 and under. Game only, $12. Hensville Park and Fifth Third Field. hensvilletoledo.com —AS

Suit up for the 1860s

Sunday, 6.7 / Spiegel Grove

Spiegel Grove, the estate of America’s 19th President Rutherford B. Hayes, is also home to the 1860s-style base ball team, the Spiegel Grove Squires. Spectators will enjoy watching old-fashioned ball games throughout the summer.

(Read more on page 26.) Home games: 2pm on 6/7, 6/28, 7/12, 8/9, 8/23 & 8/30. Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Free ––AD

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Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod Whale Watching Cruise, Boston Pops Orchestra, Kennedy Memorial, Lobster Bake, and Martha’s Vineyard.

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[sports] Outdoor Shooting Expo - The afternoon will feature free trap range instruction for beginning shooters of all ages. This event is open to the public. Guns, ammo and lunch will be provided. Noon4pm. Wolf Creek Sportsmen’s Association, 349 S. Teachout Rd., Curtice. wolfcreeksa.org Free Starry Skies Paddle - Take advantage of the dark skies provided by the new moon and enjoy a peaceful night paddle. All minors (at least four years old) must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. 10:30-11:30pm. $18/members, $20/nonmembers. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Sunday, 6.5 [festival] Nature’s Nursery Wildlife Festival - Stroll the garden and visit a variety of activity stations, enjoy the opportunity to get up close to native mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and more. There will also be food vendors and crafts for the kids. 1-4pm.

Toledo Botanical Gardens, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-877-0060. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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Professionally Escorted Motorcoach Trips

Toledo Muslim Community Center Open House - Open to all faiths and backgrounds, the open house is meant to encourage interfaith dialogue and to learn about the basics of Islam in American society. Noon-2pm. Toledo Muslim Community Center, 5045 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-671-6295. toledomcc.org Free

Friday, 6.3 [miscellaneous] Friday Night Cruise In - Hundreds of classic, muscle and antique cars congregate on the lawn of the Perrysburg School’s administration building at this free, family-friendly event. A DJ spins music and a 50/50 raffle with proceeds for Perrysburg’s After Prom committee. Fridays through October 14. 6-8pm. Corner of Louisiana Avenue and 5th St., Perrysburg. 419-810-3877. visitperrysburg.com Free

Saturday, 6.4 [miscellaneous] Peony Fest & Farm Wedding Showcase Event The event will feature a tour of the Koelsch Farm Homestead and Farmhouse Cottage. There will also be food vendors, wedding information booths, flower arrangements, a vintage wedding gown display and live musical entertainment.

11am. Koelsch Farm Homestead, 2365 Co. Rd. S. (Sylvania Ave.) 9.5 miles west of McCord Rd. Visit Facebook event page for more information.

Free The Toledo Kennel Club Dog Show - This two day event is the largest all-breed dog show in NW Ohio, with over 120 breeds represented.

Registration required for show dogs. Also on Sunday. Lucas County Recreation Center and Fairgrounds, Key St., Maumee. 419-865-8736. toledokennelclub.org Free

3rd Annual Fairy Garden Festival - Build your own fairy garden with a free container. There will be discounts on all fairy garden merchandise, camel rides and a petting zoo, as well as local artists displaying and selling their crafts. The Flower Market, 8930 S. Custer Rd., Monroe. 734-269-2660.

Visit Facebook event page for more information.

Monday, 6.6 [outdoors] Geocaching - Explore the parks on an exciting GPS-led scavenger hunt. Participants will learn some basic GPS skills and get a chance to find some hidden caches. No geocaching experience necessary; GPS units will be provided. Participants must use Metroparks GPS units. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. 6:30-8pm. $5. Providence Preserve, 13827 US 24 W., Grand Rapids.

419-277-6276. metroparkstoledo.com

Friday, 6.3 / Michigan Theater

Cinetopia International Film Festival

Experience more than 40 of the most notable featurelength dramas, comedies, and documentaries from the world’s best film festivals, including Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, and Berlin - all selected exclusively for Cinetopia by the Michigan Theater programming team. Through June 12.

Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor.

734-668-8463. cinetopiafestival.org

Saturday, 6.4 / Royal Oak Music Theatre RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons Tour

During this battle of the seasons, 9 top queens from some of the most popular seasons of the hit show RuPaul’s Drag Race will perform.

All ages. 8pm Saturday, 6.4. $37.50+. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. 4th St., Royal Oak. 1-888-9-AXS-TIX. royaloakmusictheatre.com

Sunday, 6.5

Taste of Ann Arbor / Various locations

This annual community event features local restaurants offering visitors bite size, and some not so bite size, tastes of what they do best. Tickets for food tastes can be purchased at the event for $.50 each.

Sunday, June 5. 11am-5pm. Downtown Ann Arbor. mainstreetannarbor.org Free

Friday, 6.10- Sunday, 8.28

A2 Summer Festival / Various Locations

For more than two months, the city transforms into a destination for live musical entertainment, community exercise groups, workshops and an overall sense of togetherness. Visit website for a full schedule of events. a2sf.org

Thursday, 6.16-Saturday, 6.18 / Downtown Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Book Festival

During the festival, the Moonlight Book Crawl brings Michigan authors and poets to local restaurants, bars, bookstores and shops. Attendees can hear locals read from their work and chat with authors afterwards, purchase books, and grab a drink or a bite to eat. Wednesday is the Ypsilanti crawl, with stops at the YDL, Bona Sera and more, and the Ann Arbor Crawl goes on Thursday through Saturday. Visit website for a full list of locations. 6-8pm Thursday, 3-8pm Friday, 2-9pm Saturday. Downtown Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. aabookfestival.org Free

Wednesday, 6.8

Boom on the Bay - Light the night with Phantom Fireworks and start this holiday season out right with a wonderful night on the bay. Fireworks will start at dusk. 10pm. Maumee Bay State Park, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon. 419-836-7758. Visit Facebook event page for more information.

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Sunday, 6.12

Bike Maintenance 101 - Way Library welcomes Spoke Life Cycles for a workshop on basic bicycle maintenance. Bring your bike along for this hands-on program which will give you the basic tools for a significant impact on your ride quality. Registration required. 7pm. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

Saturday, 6.11 [miscellaneous] Old Orchard Garage Sale - Stroll through one of Toledo’s oldest neighborhoods and browse from hundreds of sales. 9am-3pm. Old Orchard Neighborhood, East of Secor and South of Central Ave.

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[literary] Cloistered Poetry - Featured readers will take the stage followed by an open mic (5 minutes per reader). 6-8pm. Black Cloister Brewing Company, 619 Monroe St. 419-214-1500. blackcloister.com

[miscellaneous] Glass City Record Show - Buy, sell and/or trade everything from vinyl, CDs and movies to posters, 45s, concert t-shirts and other music memorabilia from every genre. 10am-4pm. $1/ admission, $35/dealer table. Knights of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Rd. 419-450-6255. glasscityrecordshow.com

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How Chris Ritter fills up his glass (city) Age: 31 Occupation: Owner of Holey Toledough doughnuts Toledoan since: I was born

1 I go to the Maumee River to fish for the best view in Toledo. • (1) When out of towners visit, I always take them to the farmers market and The Toledo Zoo— the best zoo in the country.

• Opal Covey is the Toledoan I most admire. • (2) The Sundance Kid Drive-In is my secret spot. • The hardest thing about living

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few, and is developing and on track for another great generation ahead. • The

Nails, Hair, Massage, Bumble & Bumble Products.

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street I drive/walk on most often is anything but I-75! • (3) Going to Kengo Sushi and Yakitori makes me feel like I am out of town. •

Makers Mart at Handmade Toledo is my favorite annual event. • My favorite neighborhood is Uptown, of course. • I wish Northtowne Mall was still open Ritter’s one-year old startup company, Holey Toledough doughnuts, has taken off and is now ready to open a storefront and he’s seeking monetary donations to help make this possible.

Donations are being accepted at gofundme.com/holeytoledough and there are even awards for different tiers of donations.

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Spoken word and mental discipline collide during the Yoga and Poetry Workshop, a journey of rhythm and literature. Session participants will experience the human body through parallels within writing, blending breathing techniques and movement with tempos and patterns pronounced through spoken word.

Registration required. 5:30-7pm Saturday, June 11. $15. Yogaja Yoga, 3145 W. Central Ave. 912-308-2185. yogajayoga.com —MLR

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Monday, 6.6

Barre to Bar - Enjoy an evening with a full body workout Barre Bootcamp followed by drinks, appetizers and mingling at the Tonic bar. Partners are encouraged to register together. Registration required.

7-9pm. $10/members per couple, $20/drop in per couple. Tonic Maumee, 2221 River Rd., Maumee.

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Heartsaver First Aid - Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones and other first aid emergencies. The class will also teach critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency until EMS arrives. (Non-certified). Registration required. 6-9pm. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 49-872-8027. waylibrary.info

Saturday, 6.4 Monroga: Yoga at TMA (OWE Fest Edition) Join this community yoga class on the Museum’s Monroe Street Terrace. Noon-1pm. Circle 2445 at the Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free Homesteading: The Doctor is In - See how much home life has changed in the last 150 years. There will be concoctions and remedies for you to try and even a chance to lend a hand making some medicine. 11am-3pm. Pearson Metropark, 600 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Sunday, 6.12 6th Annual Sylvania Cycling Classic - The event is a full day of USA Cycling sanctioned bike racing around Maplewood Park and is very spectator friendly. There will also be a free kids race and the always popular BMX stunt show! This year the races will coincide with the Maple and Main Art Fair for a full day of activities around downtown Sylvania. 8am-6pm. Maplewood Park, 6899 Erie St., Sylvania. sylvaniacyclingclassic.com

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) If possible you

extended your holiday weekend, returning home on the 4th. Catch up at home and return to your routine on the 6th. Parties are on the schedule nightly. The graduates and brides and grooms are happy to see you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are thinking

about buying a new car. Put the top down for the summer. Travel to parties and weddings in style. Some of your friends seem weird the 11th through the 13th. Avoid arguments or taking sides.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Make a list of

goals and resolutions to put into effect when the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign on the 4th. Money comes in the 6th and 7th but you spend it all the 8th and 9th. You need graduation and wedding gifts.

Starting the 13th work assignments are unfair but you accept them graciously.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You

need some rest as June begins. The new moon the 4th gives you strength to work on your budget. Lots of parties that weekend with lots of gifts to purchase! On the 12th make your plans for the remainder of June.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) The new moon the 4th may find you looking

for a new partner. This makes for an exciting weekend. The week of the 6th is okay as you make plans to party-hop the 11th and 12th. Get some more sleep starting the 13th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

The new moon the 4th shines on your good health. Enjoy the parties that weekend. The week of the 6th your partner makes the plans. Leave for a three day weekend on the 10th. Your career needs attention starting the 13th.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are already working on plans for the next holiday. The new moon on the 4th makes you contact long lost friends and relatives. There are short trips and parties the 11th and 12th. Double check all reservations on the 13th.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) You

LEO (July 23-August 22) The new moon on the 4th shines where you contact everyone you know for fun in the sun. Concentrating at work is difficult the 8th and 9th. On the 12th you shop in person and online. You need gifts! Beware of scams after the 13th.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Your sym-

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Being

organized in June may be a little easier. The new moon the 4th finds you working at home or to help a friend. The week of the 6th stay on schedule to prepare for weekend parties. Your partner is difficult after the 13th.

are still smiling from the last holiday. On the 3rd, 4th and 5th shop for wedding and graduation gifts. After the 6th work to pay those bills that are piling up. Curtail your generosity on the 11th and 12th. bol is two fish swimming in opposite directions.

Do whatever makes you happy from the 4th through the 11th. On the 13th the problem is that Neptune, your ruling planet, slows down and you will also.

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LIBRA (September 23-October 22) Run

from one party to another the 4th and 5th. The week of the 6th make an effort to balance your budget. Stay close to home the 11th and 12th.

CELEBRITY GEMINI This is the sign of the twins. Angelina Jolie is an actor and director; Suze Orman is a financial writer and a TV personality. Locally Kelly Heidbreder writes for the Blade and appears on Channel 13. Melissa Andrews, left, is on Channel 11 in the morning and at noon.

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Twila Starr’s Birthday Party The legendary local drag performer, Twila Starr, celebrated her 60th birthday with a party at the Toledo Club. Proceeds from the night benefitted Holiday with Heart Charity Gayla, an organization that gives grants to groups in support of gay rights.

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Age: 25 years Old Occupation: Entrepreneur, Yoga Instructor at The Space, Visual/Performance Artist, Hula-Hoop Instructor, Seamstress Interview by Marisa Rubin

Wayne North and Twila Starr.

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Dressed in bright colors and patterns, colorful dreadlocks and an inviting smile, Sydney is a rare gem. A self taught yoga instructor and an artistic jack of all trades, she shares her positivity and bold, outgoing expression with vivid imagery through performance and/or materials.

How would you describe your style? A blast into a psychedelic disco dance party. I like to keep it colorful and keep it comfortable. I am all about unleashing my creativity through clothing, hair and makeup style. I feel like my style changes based on the day, based on my energy field, and based on where I am going. Regardless, you will absolutely be able to find me in a crowd; I’m my own shade of the rainbow.

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Where are your favorite local places to shop? I will always rep Jupmode and 419 gear, but I mostly shop from small business owners that I know country wide. I am ALL about knowing who made my clothing— made in America, made with love, made by a designer I can get to know. I am also a seamstress, myself. I am currently working on crop tops that I am calling “Goddess Tops,” which will be available at The Space, (425 Jefferson St., 3rd Floor) which is an instructor owned co-op studio opening in late June.

The Toledo Metropark’s annual event invites visitors to celebrate our parks by learning new skills, like kayaking, biking, fishing and hiking.

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What is your favorite accessory? My pink tropical bird earrings. They are lightweight, and can take a ‘Plain Jane’ day to a whole new level of fun with one quick add on! I got them in the thrift section of Handmade Toledo.

What or who are your biggest influences for your fashion sense? Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century has

played a big role in my life since I was super young.

Metallic and holographic clothing are a huge win in my wardrobe. I admire Katy Perry and her authentic, original awesomeness. Anything spacey/otherworldly, especially if it actually has extra terrestrials on it, I am all about it.

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I grew up a dancer, and was exposed to the hula hoop while attending music festivals— I was in love. I started hooping in 2009, and I am self taught— it took many hours of patience, persistence and practice before discovering my authentic “flow.” I love hula hooping because it has taught me that I can be who I am, and freedom really does exist.

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G N U UNS S E O HER Stacy Jurich We should build a community that works for us and that we believe in,” says Stacy Jurich, a local activist and business owner who has helped nurture our city’s growth since 2007— long before Toledo’s newest chapter of development. Like many young people, she has known Toledo’s potential— “Our network is strong, our cost of living is affordable. People my age are able to take on major projects because of community support.”

To honor Toledo’s past, while tending its future, she has spent over a decade supporting our city— most notably, she worked as campaign manager for the Lucas County Green Party, cofounded Toledo Choose Local, has written about the environment for local papers, and began her own eco-conscious company, Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic, in 2015. “It feels like downtown is ours to do whatever. So, what change is within reach of our hands?”

Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic Available at Market on the Green

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