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Marketplace changes UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

„„ Great Black Swamp Brewing Co., a brewery/gastropub/sports bar, will have their grand opening on Saturday, October 17. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy. #105, Perrysburg.

419-973-1256. greatblackswampbrewing.com

„„ Sabor Brazilian Grill & Desserts (see Popper on pg. 35) opened in August, „„ Aladdin’s Eatery on Talmadge Rd. offering authentic cuisine. 4751 Monroe St. has closed.

419-214-1214. saborbrazilian.com. „„ Margarita Grill & Cantina opened in „„ The popular crafting chain, Pat Catan’s early September, offering daily specials. 2497 Crafts & Floral opened on October 1, E. Broadway St., Northwood.

9am-9pm Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Sunday. 3010 Navarre Ave., Oregon. 419„„ Kirkland’s home decor store will open 691-3308. patcatans.com another location on Monroe St. (near Target) in late October. „„ Middle East Market is moving from its Dorr Street location to 4623 W. Bancroft „„ Pete’s Piadina Grille has opened, offerSt. near Ottawa Hills. The new location will ing Italian street food. increase size, but maintain the quality and 10000 US Rt. 20 Unit C, Rossford. offerings in the deli and grocery.

419-872-1770. petespiadinagrille.com

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“It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know.” We’ve all heard this sentiment; but where can you actually meet people? Specifically, employers? Lourdes University is offering one easy way - their upcoming Career EXPO. Lourdes has gathered a lengthy list of professional employers for students, post-grads and the general public for their job fair. Attendees should dress professionally and bring a printed resume. With a range of fields represented, you will have the chance to shake hands with recruiters, who just might be offering your dream job. Put yourself out there! 11am-2pm on Friday, October 9. The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. lourdes.edu/career Free

Equal change When it comes to job salaries, it is no secret that women often experience unfair starting points and eventual glass ceilings. In an effort to directly address the wage gap, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a workshop at The University of Toledo, titled Start Smart. Young women will be guided on how to represent themselves in salary negotiations on their first day at the job and how to sustain a budget in the years to come. 5-7pm on Thursday, October 15. The University of Toledo Tucker Hall 0152, 2120 Campus Dr. utoledo.edu Free

Diving into murky water Toledo area residents will never forget the water crisis in 2014, when unsafe water brought panic to our city. Perspectives will merge at The Rotary Lake Erie Watershed Crisis Conference, where clean water is the priority. Our most recent algal bloom reports reminded us that, if ignored, problems could easily continue. Global environmental concerns are moving into political and economic fields. Special keynote speaker, Rotary International General Secretary, John Hewko, will join other respected guests from areas of government, agricultural and environmental groups and universities. It’s an opportunity for interactive discussion, where citizens directly share their ideas with policy makers. Featured speakers will include a collective of environmental researchers and Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur. Registration required. 8am6pm on Saturday, October 24. $60. Grand Plaza Hotel, 444 N. Summit St. 419-292-1545. rotarylakeerieconference.org —ACG

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Last autumn, the Northwest Ohio River Runners enjoyed autumn their annual Swan Creek Fall Color Cruise Kayak and Canoe.

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A slow autumn glide and a fast fall ride

by Alison Wood-Osmun Seasonal Paddle

Cruise details:

Join the Northwest Ohio River Runners as they embark on their annual Swan Creek Fall Color Cruise. It’s pure autumn magic with the perfect blend of the cool air carrying a fresh earthy scent, the soft sunlight caressing all with its welcoming warmth, the water currents slowing to a lazy, rhythmic lapping and the foliage flushing with rich fall hues. Paddling Swan Creek in October is all the best the season has to offer with the sense that, although you are still in the city, it seems like you are far, far away in a remote natural setting. The journey allows you to lose yourself deep within this autumnal experience— gliding along the winding waterway as the steep treelined creek bank encompasses you in a corridor of cascading layers of shimmering reds, oranges and yellows melding in with a melodic chorus of birds, crickets and late cicadas.

Sunday, October 18 (rain date October 25) at Swan Creek Public Launch (210 S. Erie St. in the Toledo Farmers Market parking lot).

Launching begins at 11am. Children under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult.

You must have your own kayak or canoe. Life jackets are required and drinking water is recommended.

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Route details: 3.5-miles round-trip heading upstream (leisurely pace against a slow current for approximately 1 ½ hours) passing under the City Park and Hawley St. bridges and various train trestles, turning around at the bridge on Western Ave. The return trip is approximately one-hour going with the current.

The group paddles at 6:30pm every Tuesday, May-September from the HP Landing (2250 Shoreland Ave.) and meets at 6:30pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month October-April at Friendship Park Community Center (2930 131st St.). October’s meeting features longtime paddler John Sinkovic’s picturesque Alaskan kayak trip. All outings and meetings are open to the public. For info visit nworr.org

Autumn Race Add some over the top excitement to the season by taking a road trip to Oregonia, OH (between Dayton and Cincinnati) for the October 11 Devil’s Staircase Pro Motorcycle Hill Climb.

If you are a fan of custom motorcycle racing, the three hour drive is well worth the effort. The Devil’s Staircase course is a wicked masterpiece of steep, dirt-packed, graduated levels giving both the competitors and spectators an outstanding, wild ride of anticipation and suspense. Gates open at 9am, races start at 1pm. $20/admission, free/children under 12. Vendors/music/ food. Show off your masterpiece at the Custom Ride-In-Bike Show. To see a video of last year’s race and for more information, visit daytonmc.com.

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New exhibit will showcase talents of internationally known comic strip artist The lifelong work of comic strip artist and University of Toledo alumnus Peter Hoffman is celebrated by the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections in the new exhibition titled “Pete Hoffman: A Comic Journey.”

The free, public exhibit will run through Friday, May 6, in the art gallery on the fifth floor of Carlson Library at The University of Toledo.

Born in Toledo in 1919, Hoffman began drawing as a student at Warren Elementary. As a kindergartner, he so impressed his teacher with a sketch that she submitted it to the Toledo Times, which published it when Hoffman was four years old.

As a college student at UT, Hoffman worked as staff cartoonist on both The Campus Collegian and Blockhouse, the school yearbook. After graduating in 1941, he worked as an advertising artist for Tiedtke’s Department Store before joining the Army.

After the war, Hoffman visited the Toledo offices of Elmer Woggon and Allen Saunders. They hired him as a ghost

illustrator for their popular adventure strip, “Steve Roper,” on which he worked uncredited until 1954, when he was offered a project of his own

by General Features Syndicate. It was then that “Jeff Cobb” was born.

Hoffman researched, wrote and illustrated “Jeff Cobb” six days a week. By 1978 when it officially stopped running internationally, “Jeff Cobb” had appeared in more than 100 newspapers worldwide.

The bulk of his work, including a nearly complete run of the comic strip, was donated to the Canaday Center in 2013 by his family after Hoffman’s death. The collection approximates more than 6,000 pieces of original artwork.

The exhibit displays a retrospective of Hoffman’s artistic career. It includes a copy of the drawing that was published while he was a child, work he did for UT’s Campus Collegian newspaper and Blockhouse yearbook, and some of the work he did in advertising.

For more information on the exhibit or to view other aspects of Hoffman’s collection, contact Mouch at the Canaday Center at 419.530.5578.

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Help give small businesses a chance at fundraising event On Thursday, Oct. 8, join The University of Toledo Minority Business Development Center for “An Evening of Chance.”

The fundraiser, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Parkway Plaza in Maumee, will benefit the UT Minority Business Development Center.

The center houses more than 10 different businesses owned and operated by minorities and helps provide training, mentoring, office space and strategic development.

“This event allows us to support our businesses and students, but it’s also an opportunity for the community to learn about how we play a part in the greater economic development of the region,” said Dr. Shanda Gore, UT chief diversity and associate vice president for equity, diversity and community engagement. “We’re not just supporting small, minority-owned businesses, we are causing a larger ripple effect that impacts generations.”

The evening will feature a photobooth and games like roulette, blackjack, and Texas Hold ’em. Between games, guests can bid on items in the silent auction and eat and drink from several food stations and a cash bar.

The event will conclude with an award ceremony for local minority business owners.

The UT Minority Business Development Center is an integral component of the UT Office of Equity, Diversity and Community Engagement. Located on the Scott Park Campus of Energy and Innovation, its mission is to foster an environment that supports earlystage minority-owned businesses via services such as office space, training, mentoring, and a professional network of advisers.

“Our students also benefit from the center because they receive a great hands-on experience that helps prepare them for the real world,” Gore said. “We have 100 percent placement of all students who have interned or had assistantships with us and our businesses.”

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Ticket sales end Wednesday, Oct. 7. Each ticket will provide some gaming money, and additional purchases will be available.

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We start with public safety because, frankly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the easiest. One would think Mike Bell, former Toledo fire fighter and State Fire Marshall would clean up. One would be wrong. Those were all before he became mayor, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the reasons unions representing safety forces supported his candidacy.

Once in office, he immediately declared exigent circumstances and made changes to their contracts without discussions. His administration got sued by the police union, then sued by the command officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; union and lost. Then he publicly supported Governor Kasichâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack on public unions, SB 5. Morale was at an all-time low among public employees, and they actively worked to defeat Bell in his re-election campaign.

Bell talks about how many officers he hired. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say that his was the first administration that could do so without an expensive consent decree that hamstrung hiring for decades.

Carty? He laid off seventy-five police officers, plus twenty command officers.

His administration also got sued and lost.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the reasons safety forces were so hot for Mike Bell. Until they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

Paula has had her challenges. She still hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t healed the rift between fire fighters and their chief. But she hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been bellicose, like Carty would have been, nor aloof, like Bell. She is committed to hiring more police for the streets. Competent, behind-the-scenes management.

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Thank all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good and just, the end is near. The interminable campaigning is almost over. And the first primary-less mayoral election in Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern history will soon be over.

Before we get to that point, though, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take some time to get past the personalities and do the unthinkable. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about issues.

The major issues facing Toledo are ­â&#x20AC;&#x201D;public safety, roads, water, and economic development, not necessarily in that order. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recap the approach of the three candidates that have a mayoral record. How have Carty, Mike Bell, and Paula HH done on the Big Four?

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Carty talks about how many miles he â&#x20AC;&#x153;paved.â&#x20AC;? He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talk about how many he â&#x20AC;&#x153;repairedâ&#x20AC;? because he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. His administration was so disjointed that he sometimes â&#x20AC;&#x153;paved â&#x20AC;&#x153; a street only to dig it up for sewer repairs a year or two later.

Bell served in the tightest budget in recent memory. To his credit, he found creative ways to repair roads. As long-term bonds came off the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books he re-issued them to pay for streets. That may not work in the near future, though.

Paula has utilized the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest machine to mill up and fill the most troubled spots, like the AW Trail. She talks frankly about the need for painful solutions to our pothole crisis. Time will tell if Toledoans agree.

Water

Carty kicked the can so far down the road itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s somewhere in rural Pennsylvania.

He neglected critical repairs and let the treatment plant crumble.

Bell took up the slack and got City Council to belatedly pass water rate hikes to pay for a complete rebuild of the plant, albeit by ripping holes in the adjacent neighborhood.

Paula has continued the project, added transparency to reporting water quality, and kept drinking water safe through a larger algal bloom than last year.

Economic Development

Bell sold the Marina District to investors who have done nothing with it despite a high-profile ground breaking years ago.

He let Southwyck languish, despite a development announcement that lasted about five minutes.

Carty had Southwyck torn down, but attracted no investment despite constant promises.

Paula has a proven developer interested in Southwyck and likely kept Wrangler production in Toledo. She completed the deal to bring Promedicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters downtown.

So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll it be, Toledo? Motor-mouth bullyboy Carty? Try a little, but not quite hard enough, Mike Bell? Or quiet, stable leadership in Paula?

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Resale boutique Style 5:16 offers more than just consignment

by Mara Kalinoski When Jonelle Massey moved to Toledo a few months ago, she had a vision: a place of recycled love.

That’s the epitome of quality and creativity for Massey, founder and owner of Style 5:16, a new consignment boutique in Cricket West. While only in Toledo for a short time, Massey has already found her niche with a combination of gently used clothing and exciting artistic opportunities offered at the store. The shop’s name, from the Bible verse Matthew 5:16, is a reminder to “let your light shine.” Massey’s goal for the store is to help everyone let their own light shine through expressing their personal style, discovering new artistic talents, and encouraging a lifestyle of personal light, joy and sanctuary.

A different approach

“There are a plethora of resale shops in Toledo, and being a new resident, I was overwhelmed with the fact there were 30+ furniture and antique stores in the area,” said Massey.

To cut her own cloth, she has created a unique space by combining the retail boutique with an interactive space: Style 5:16 has a lush boutique on the first floor, and a craft studio in the upper level of the store, for creative pursuits, where customers can attend a variety of classes, such as wearable art accessories and home décor courses. Style 5:16 has hosted piano recitals, art shows and an event for school employees, with everyone from administrators to bus drivers showing up for the great deals. The space is also available to be rented for events, clubs, exhibits, par-

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ties and bridal or baby showers.

“My heart [is] in the school,” said Massey, a former school counselor and art therapist. Her love for teaching has not waned as she continues to educate consumers not only in the importance of art, but also in the importance of quality.

Style 5:16 aims to provide an experience that you’ve never had before. “I love the idea that when people are shopping I can invite them to explore their artistic capabilities,” Massey said.

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Style 5:16 recently participated in Toledo’s first ever National Resale Bus Tour, which proved to be an informative and inspiring experience for Massey. The tour visited over 30 shops in the Toledo area, and Massey felt inspired by both the citywide sense of community and the creativity of her fellow consignment shops. The boutique, along with other resale shops around the area, will participate in a second Resale Bus Tour on December 5.

Future plans for the shop include some children-centered events inspired

by Massey’s two young daughters. From princess tea parties to daddy-daughter fashion shows, Massey is dedicated to offering opportunities for creativity and fun.

If you’re interested in consigning through Style 5:16, make an appointment at the store or visit their website for more information.

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Addictive Appetizer Cajun Chicken Nachos at Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant 7742 W.. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. venturasmexican.com This roadhouse hotspot serves up a mountain of corn tortilla chips topped with tender white meat chicken prepared in a spicy cream sauce and covered in Monterrey Jack cheese. Loyal patrons say this is the perfect partner for the award-winning margaritas.

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Pretzel and Pickled Deviled Eggs at Fowl & Fodder

Adventurous Dish Omakase at Kengo Sushi & Yakitori 38 S. St. Clair St. 419-214-0574. kengotoledo.com

Local Flavors Toledo City Paper readers are enthusiastic about Glass City food offerings. From classics as American as apple pie to futuristic favorites like crickets (seriously! read on), TCP readers know how to clean a plate. We asked our thoughtful, loyal, and very-hungry readers to tell us where they like to eat, drink and be merry.

The votes are in— now, let’s fill up on local, inventive favorites?

To really push the envelope, our readers suggest heading to this downtown hot spot for the Omakase, where you “leave it up to the chef.” Over two hours, you will sample 12 chef-chosen sushi courses. No experience is ever the same, making this truly an adventure.

Runner-Up: Crickets occa-

sionally hop-up as a high-protein ingredient on the rotating menu at Element 112.

Place to Rip Shots Bier Stube 5333 Monroe St. 419-841-7999. bierstubetoledo.com

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Barista Dakota Cousino at Bleak House 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. facebook.com/BleakHouseCoffee The perfect cup of coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up— it is a science. Dakota engineers every cup with precision, curing your morning lethargy.

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Cory Gordon at Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant 7742 W.. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. venturasmexican.com Every bartender knows that there are specific ways to deal with both customers and the craft. Cory is a master of mixology and has the customer service skills that make him the go-to bartender of choice for other bartenders.

Runner-Up: Melissa “MelKay” Hensley at Dale’s Bar & Grill

Best Bar for Beer Nerds The Black Cloister Brewing Company 619 Monroe St. 419-214-1500. blackcloister.com For the adventurous and those very, very serious about their brews, The Black Cloister is a welcome downtown addition. These brew-enthusiasts are so focused on their craft that they don’t even bother with a kitchen. Leaving grub to visiting food trucks, Black Cloister focuses on what everyone is there for— delicious, on-site brewed beers.

Runner-Up: The Local

Best Patio

With over 60 beers on tap and alcohol for every desire, the Bier Stube offers a little bit of everything, for everyone— making this the ultimate place to party. Whether you come with a friend, or meet a friendly face at the bar, our readers say this is the best place to go to say “cheers” while you throw back something strong.

Runner-Up:

Best Bartender’s Bartender

El Camino Real 2500 W.. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-0700. elcaminorealtoledo.com An outdoor bar, live music, DJ nights, a fountain, plenty of trees and overhead heaters for chilly weather all make El Camino Real’s patio one of the hottest outdoor entertainment spots in Toledo.

Whether you are there to drink margaritas, dance, or to enjoy a meal, the large patio pavilion has you covered.

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Known on TV and through social media to be equal parts goofy and whip-smart, our readers think that Leigh would be the perfect dinner companion.

Best Restaurant in Bowling Green Reverend’s Bar & Grill 130 E. Wooster St. 419-352-0400. reverendsbarandgrill.com

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From the beginning, the owners decided their product would not resemble the bland tastes found at your average bar. Reverend’s options are distinctly separate from typical “bar food,” combining popular dishes with a southwestern twist.

Chris Nixon at Element 112 5737 Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com The St. John’s Jesuit and Wooster College graduate has made a name for himself as one of the area’s most creative chefs. Unconcerned with culinary convention, Chef Nixon uses his culinary knowledge to push the envelope and to consistently offer seriously elegant and inventive meals.

Runner-Up: Campus Pollyeyes

Boozy Milkshake Burger Bar 419 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-724-5844. burgerbar419.com Who says shakes are for kids? While adults may be more coy about their sugar cravings, Burger Bar 419 satisfies everyone’s sweet tooth with their handcrafted shakes. Flavors like Banana’s Foster, PB&J, and Avocado go down even easier with a boozy boost.

Runner-Up: Claddagh Irish Pub

Best Bar in Bowling Green Reverend’s Bar & Grill 130 E. Wooster St. 419-352-0400. reverendsbarandgrill.com The drinks can be catered to individual requests, and the service is personal; in many ways, Reverend’s is your bar.

Forget the same strawberry flavoring used at other bars— at Reverend’s, you’ll watch the bartender create the juice that will be poured into your mixed drink. Co-owners, The Griffin brothers, are also committed to serving the finest craft beers.

Runner-Up:

Uptown Downtown Sports Bar & Deli

Breakfast Star Diner 3067 W. Alexis Rd. 419-472-5103.

6710 W. Central Ave. 419-841-0230.

2524 Navarre Ave., Oregon. 419-691-2280.

457 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee. 419-897-9353.

7327 Lewis Ave., Temperance. 734-224-7101. facebook.com/pages/Star-Diner Huge portions, modest prices, and

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Local Foodie “Life Tastes Better Here,” with Kim DeGiulio at NBC 24

Showcasing local eateries and dishes to the Toledo public is something Kim DeGiulio of NBC 24 does best. Her weekly video segments highlighting local businesses prove her to be an adventurer when it comes to delicious food. Kim says, “I love to meet the people behind the scenes and show the care and commitment that make their restaurant great.” She enjoys seeing the skillful work involved to prepare dishes, demonstrating the chefs’ and business owners’ dedication to what they do.

Runner-Up:

Scott Bowman at Fowl & Fodder

vampy waitresses help you get your day into gear at Star Diner. Serving up classic breakfast and lunch selections, Star Diner’s greatest asset is their consistency— everyone always leaves full and satisfied.

Runner-Up: Kaslly’s Kitchen

Brunch Spot Manhattan’s Restaurant 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675. manhattanstoledo.com

Place to Catch Up With a Friend Doc Watson’s 1515 S. Byrne Rd. 419-389-6003. docwatsonstoledo.com Tucked in the corner of a strip mall, the unassuming storefront leads to more than you’d expect. Once you walk through the doors, the rich wood interior, tables, booths and large island bar, allow for a variety of seating options, perfect for catching up with a friend or meeting with a group to watch the game.

Sometimes when you’re really hungry, Runner-Up: it’s almost impossible to decide what The Black Cloister Brewing to order. Prime rib? An omelette? A Company waffle? Fresh fish? Don’t worry— Manhattan’s Sunday brunch buffet has you set, with bottomless coffee and a complimentary mimosa included, from 10am-2pm for only $18.50.

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Black Kite Coffee and Pies

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Joseph Jacobsen at Dégagé Jazz Café

Craft Cocktail Bar Barr’s Public House 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-866-8466. barrspublichouse.com While Barr’s offers a decadent selection of wines and brews, their handcrafted cocktails have established a cult following. Effortless mixing of classic flavors with unique, housemade accompaniments like brandiedcherries, fresh cucumber, signature stuffed olives, or house-infused ginger-green tea vodka, Barr’s Public House fills your glass with the kind of cocktail you’ll be talking about for weeks.

Runner-Up: Element 112

Creative Burger Burger Bar 419 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-724-5844. burgerbar419.com A hip atmosphere and live music might draw you in, but “wow-canyou-believe-it” ingredients to top your burger, like brie, cherry chutney, or citrus mayo will keep you coming back. Make a burger per your specs, or opt for a Chef’s Signature combo, like the Kobe Burger with Black Truffle, to truly think outside the bun.

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Cup of Coffee

Christina Simon at Avenue Bistro 6710 W. Central Ave. 419-841-5944. centralavenuebistro.com

Black Kite Coffee and Pies 2499 Collingwood Blvd.

419-720-5820. blackkitecoffee.com

Since getting her start at Avenue Bistro in 2005, Christina Simon has learned from scratch how to made her handcrafted cocktails. Specializing in martinis, this Toledo-native prides herself in her dirty martinis, which she loves to make extra dirty and sprinkled with specialty spices.

This Old West End community hang out has been a locally-owned meeting spot since 2012. Offering delicious, bold coffee, savory pies from scratch, legendary weekend brunches, and Holey Toledough doughnuts, Black Kite has everything you need to start your day.

Runner-Up:

Devin Bechtel at Firepit Grille

Runner-Up:

Parker Coffee Company

Dessert

First-Date Restaurant

Pie at Schmucker’s Restaurant 2103 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-535-9116. schmuckersrestaurant.com

Mancy’s Steakhouse 953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154. mancys.com

Step into Schmucker’s at any time of day and see a diverse crowd of hungry patrons enjoying a slice of their popular homemade pie. Dishing up classic flavors, like cherry and apple, and heavenly creations like chocolate peanut butter, Schmucker’s bakes pies so good that you’ll have to start lying to your mom about who makes the best.

First impressions are everything.

There is no better way to impress on a first date than by your exquisite taste in cuisine. At Mancy’s Steakhouse, you and your date will sit in one of the oldest restaurants in the city, with your faces lit by elegant candlelight and order items from a wonderfully thought-out menu. Sauces are housemade, steaks are house-aged and the wine selection is out of this world.

Runner-Up:

Dessert for Two at Registry Bistro

Dive Bar

Four Horsemen 4452 Lewis Ave. 419-476-3900.

More info on Facebook page

An entire Toledo neighborhood under one roof, it’s easy to find drinking buddies among this down-to-earth environment of people who are happy just being themselves.

Runner Up: Triple Crown

Ethnic Dish Kibbe at The Beirut Restaurant 4082 Monroe St. 419-473-0885. beirutrestaurant.com One of the most popular dishes of the Middle East, kibbie is a mix of ground, lean meat with spices, onion and bulgur. At The Beirut, you can expect traditionally-made kibbie, with flavors that will transport you far from Toledo.

Best Bloody Mary Ye Olde Durty Bird

2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com Ye Olde Durty Bird’s Bloody Mary is a meal in itself. Made with fresh horseradish and a house-made filthy dirty juice (a concoction of pickle, pepper and olive juices), this Bloody Mary has a life of its own. Served with pickle spears and celery in a seasoned-rimmed pint glass, the presentation previews the delicious taste, accompanied by snacks such as cheeses and peppers.

Runner-Up:

Meals on Wheels: Best Food Truck

Bar 145

Falafel/Gyro

Fast-Casual Eatery

Grape Leaf Diner 909 S. McCord Rd., Holland.

419-868-9099. grape-leaf.com

Balance Pan-Asian Grille 5860 W. Central Ave. 419-578-7777 514 The Blvd., Maumee. 419-893-9999. balancegrille.com

Tender, flavorful gyro meat and falafel that offers the perfect balance of crunch and softness make this Holland restaurant our voter’s go-to place for dine-in or carry-out. Modest prices, great service and carefully prepared food has kept the Grape Leaf Diner a popular location since 1995.

Healthy, fresh and fast might be the name of the game at Balance, but the star players are creative flavor combinations, customizable options and unpretentious fusion. Eat clean and get exactly what you want at this hip, exciting local restaurant.

Runner-Up:

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Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

Runner-Up: Fowl & Fodder

Rosie’s Italian Rolling Chef 606 N. McCord Rd. 419-866-5007. rosiesitaliangrille.com Transporting gourmet fare, like lamb chops, lobster mac and cheese, and portabella pesto, throughout Toledo, Rosie’s Italian Rolling Chef has created a literal following of hungry patrons looking for a substantial meal.

Runner-Up:

Grumpy’s On The Go

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Zingo’s Mediterranean

Runner-Up:

Yakitori at Kengo Sushi & Yakitori

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Fried Chicken Bev’s Kold Keg 13013 Airport Hwy., Swanton.

419-826-0175.

Visit Facebook page for more information.

This diamond in the rough is known for its cold, frosted mugs and tender, crispy, and juicy chicken. What makes fried chicken even more mouth-watering? Broasting! It is deep-fried in a pressure cooker, adding to its flavor and locking in all the juices. This place is definitely the hot spot for fried, comfort foods.

Runner-Up:

Schmucker’s Restaurant

Frozen Yogurt

Hangover Cure

Lola’s Yogurt Retreat 3550 Executive Pkwy. #4.

419-214-1144

The Haymaker at Glass City Café

1107 Jackson St. 419-241-4519. glasscitycafe.net Open into the wee hours of the weekend night, or, er morning… Glass City Café offers more than just the classic BLT or eggs with bacon. Enter: The Haymaker, a heaping pile of breakfast goodies, ready for anyone with an appetite for a hangover cure. What exactly is The Haymaker? Oh, just a giant plate of potatoes, bacon, cheese, eggs, muffins and sausage gravy, ready for your spoon, or fork (maybe spork) to dive into and deliver straight to your mouth.

26597 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-872-7780

Runner-Up:

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Tacos and Tequila at San Marcos Supermarket

Shed the guilt over the delicious toppings at this fro-yo joint; Lola’s has fruits, candies, chocolates, cookies and more lined up on the counters to provide you with a multitude of healthy and/or guilty pleasure options to put on their ever-changing, self-serve yogurt flavors. Pile it on!

5735 N. MAIN ST., SYLVANIA, OH 43560 Between Maplewood + Erie RESERVATIONS 419.517.1104 element112restaurant.com/reservations

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183 S. Main St., Bowling Green.

419-352-1330

Runner-Up: Koala Berry

Gastropub

Best Chef Instagram Shots of Plate Sylvania Restaurant Overall Creative Menu

Social Gastropub 25818 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-931-9936. socialgastropub.com

Adventurous Dish Craft Cocktail Bar Gluten Free Restaurant Impress a Client/Date Organic Dining Sylvania

Runner-Up: Swig

Creative cocktails, build your own mac and cheese, and a contemporary menu featuring American fare that rotates every two months, makes this hip gastropub a go-to location for lunch or dinner.

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Local Ice Cream Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt

Gluten-Free Bakery/Pizza Crust

5908 W.. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-1118.

Organic Bliss Deli and Bakery 3723 N. King Rd., Sylvania.

419-517-7799. organicblissmarket.com A giant gluten-free bakery menu offers a safe-haven for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerances, or anyone seeking baked deliciousness. Options range from pies, to turnovers, pizza crusts, rolls, multiple loaves of savory and sweet breads, scones, desserts, and traditional cakes and cupcakes.

Organic Bliss is praised for their highquality, delicious products and wide variety.

Runner-Up: Element 112

Happiest Happy Hour Bar Louie 4105 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-874-9774 5100 Monroe St. 419-473-3317

handelsicecream.com/index.html Peeking through the glass to see an employee scooping through barrels of a hand-made ice cream is the Handel’s experience. Leave with a stacked cone in one hand, and a quart for later in the other.

Since opening his restaurant last Februrary, Chef Kengo Kato has showed off his skills as a culinary artisan, wowing 23 guests at a time.

New Restaurant Kengo Sushi & Yakitori

38 S. St. Clair St. 419-214-0574. kengotoledo.com This new restaurant focuses on passion and fun while giving clients a taste and atmosphere experience they won’t forget. The ever-so-talented Chef Kengo offers a two hour, taste bud extravaganza — Omakase, or “chef’s choice”, for the full experience of specially prepared sushi. Kengo’s plate presentation is appealing with artful placement and vibrant color. These unique and extravagant details are what makes this the area’s best new restaurant.

Runner-Up:

barlouieamerica.com Monday through Friday, 4-7pm, Bar Louie offers $3.25 drafts, $4.25 wines, $5.25 martinis, and half prices on select appetizers and flatbreads, making this the best place to blow off steam after a long workday.

Runner-Up:

Manhattan’s Restaurant

Hippest Atmosphere M’ Osteria & Bar 609 Monroe St. 419-214-4222. mosteriatoledo.com One of downtown’s newest additions, M’ Osteria & Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a drink while listening to live music or meeting up with some friends before or after a game.

Located within walking distance to the sports arena and just around the corner to the home of the Mud Hens, the chic bar and eatery offers a classic, yet modern, take on Italian food and cocktails to match.

Runner-Up:

5655 Secor Rd. 419-474-8861.

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Greg’s Grill

Place to Impress a Client/Date Mancy’s Steakhouse 953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154. mancys.com It’s the picture of elegance. With a wide selection of steaks and visually appealing, classic decor, you know you’ll impress whomever you take here. The ideal ambience, carefully prepared meals and conscientious wait staff makes this a very special place for a special occasion.

Runner-Up: Element 112

Place to Take Instragram Shots of Your Plate Element 112 5737 Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com Savor the beauty and taste of composed, contemporary plates at Element 112. Considering that their meals look too good to eat, voters suggest capturing the moment with a photo, guaranteed to stun on social media.

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Rachel’s Handmade Ice Cream

Lunch Specials Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant 7742 W. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. venturasmexican.com 11am-3pm, Monday through Saturday, Ventura’s dishes up cheap lunch combinations, with prices varying from $4.99 to $7.99. With prices this low, for $10, you can easily enjoy lunch and a margarita. Don’t worry— we won’t tell your boss.

Late-Night Dining

Runner-Up:

Glass City Café 1107 Jackson St. 419-241-4519. glasscitycafe.net

Bartender: Male

When the clock strikes midnight on Friday or Saturday nights, the alcohol laden mutterings begin— ”Dude… they’ll be open in an hour…” or “I neeeeed a Haymaker right now.”

Thank the late-night Gods for encouraging Glass City Café to provide the bar patrons with a carb-friendly meal to soak up beer and liquor, 1am-5am, Saturday and Sunday morning.

Runner-Up: Oasis

Local Food Blog Smashing Toledo smashingtoledo.com, @SmashingToledo on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

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Cory Gordon at Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant 7742 W. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. venturasmexican.com Laid back and relaxed, Cory Gordon knows how to make a drink without breaking a sweat. No matter how busy Ventura’s gets, Cory is known to always be cool, calm, and collected behind the bar.

Runner-Up:

Mark Strausbaugh at Avenue Bistro

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Also receiving the award for Strongest Instagram Account, Smashing Toledo promotes both at-home oogling for foodies promotion of Toledo’s amazing food scene. Check out pictures and behind the scenes looks at some of your favorite local spots or find out about new restaurants on Smashing’s social media platforms.

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Swig 219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-873-6223. swigrestaurant.com

Best Margarita Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant 7742 W. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. venturasmexican.com

Soak up the cute, hip atmosphere while browsing over their impressive, frequently-changing draft list. Whether you want a heavy stout, or a light and refreshing cocktail, Swig is happy to fill your glass.

Ventura’s margaritas are known for being classic bar drinks — no frills, no fluff. They keep it simple and delicious with a classic, consistent margarita cocktail that is strong enough to get the job done.

Runner-Up:

Best Restaurant in Perrysburg

Runner-Up: El Camino Real

Best Martini

Swig 219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-873-6223. swigrestaurant.com

Rosie’s Italian Grille 606 N. McCord Rd. 419-866-5007. rosiesitaliangrille.com This romantic, Tuscan-themed restaurant is known for serving up the best authentic Italian cuisine since 1982, and in recent years, they have gained an appetizer-friendly following. A large selection of strong, tasty martinis keep select patrons in the bar, enjoying live music and delicious starters.

Runner-Up:

Martini & Nuzzi’s

Best Bar in Maumee The Village Idiot 309 Conant St., Maumee.

419-893-7281. villageidiotmaumee.com Live music seven nights a week makes this your friendly, neighborhood bar in Maumee. Kick back, order a drink, munch on the pizza of your dreams and listen to the sweet sounds of local talent at this community hangout.

Runner-Up:

Dale’s Bar & Grill

Best Restaurant in Maumee Dégagé Jazz Café 301 River Rd., Maumee.

419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com An elegant, sophisticated atmosphere complements Degage’s playful, sumptuous menu. Whether you want drinks and jazz, a romantic date, or a decadent meal with friends, this Maumee hotspot is the place to go.

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Curious takes on traditional American pub fare pair well with Swig’s incredible beer, wine and cocktail selections.

Be dazzled by a gourmet sausage or a Scotch egg while you enjoy live music seven days a week.

Runner-Up: Stella’s

Strongest Instagram Account Smashing Toledo instagram.com/SmashingToledo, facebook.com/SmashingToledo, SmashingToledo.com Warning: Do not scroll through this Instagram account on an empty stomach; it may result in extreme behavior to satiate your appetite. Posts, using the hashtag #SmashingToledo, provide visuals of what local restaurants are dishing up.

Runner-Up: Holey Toledough

Organic Dining

Healthy cuisine made fresh with locally sourced ingredients makes Fowl & Fodder the place to satisfy your cravings for creatively made organic, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan fare.

Runner-Up: Element 112

Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant 6339 Edgewater Dr., Erie.

734-723-7411. webbersrestaurant.samsbiz.com Instead of driving and parking across the street, you can dock your boat right out back. Seafood is their fitting specialty, with perch being one of the most popular items on the menu. Being able to watch the boats go by on the river only enhances the tranquil ambience of this eatery.

Runner-Up: Zia’s @ The Docks

Most Creative Menu (overall)

Fowl & Fodder 7408 W.. Central Ave. 419-690-2490. fowlandfodder.com

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Element 112 5737 Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-1104. element112restaurant.com Chef Nixon is known for his inventive combinations of luxury ingredients.

With a menu that reads like foodbased prose, you’ll be drooling before your instagram-worthy plates hit the table.

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Place To Cheat On Your Diet The House of Eats 5333 Monroe St. 419-841-6723. houseofeats.com Ever think that mac and cheese would taste great on top of tater tots?

Don’t worry, House of Eats has you smothered. With a roster of decedent, munchy-inspired combinations and homemade sauces, The House of Eats offers up the kind of delicious combinations you’d likely be embarrassed to say you thought of first.

Runner-Up:

The Original Gino’s Pizza

First-Date Restaurant Mancy’s Italian Grill 5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229. mancys.com High-quality food and a lush, romantic atmosphere makes Mancy’s Italian Grill the perfect place to inspire you and your date to share spaghetti, Lady and the Tramp style.

Runner-Up: Ye Olde Durty Bird

Beer Cocktail The Attic

1701 Adams St. 419-243-5350. theatticonadams.com

Place To Take An Out-of-Towner Tony Packo’s Restaurant 1902 Front St. 419-691-1953.

7 S. Superior St. 419-246-1111.

5827 Monroe St., Sylvania.

419-885-4500. tonypacko.com

The City Paper’s editorial staff’s favorite mixmasters at The Attic are our reliable source for a perfectly poured, absolutely delicious cocktail or draft. Considering our love for combinations, we were excited that our voters picked our Adams Street hangout as the best place to get a beer cocktail. Liquor mistress, Amelia Jarrett, serves up envelope-pushing drink combinations that answer the age-old question, “Beer or liquor?” With choices like The Tickler (Skyy Peach Vodka and Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Weizen-Mix), The Ripper (chocolate vodka, Aztec chocolate bitters, and the on-draft stout), a fall-friendly blend of either Vander Mill’s peachy, cinnamon Totally Roasted Cider and Stoli Salted Vodka, or combinations of Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer and your liquor of choice, The Attic never disappoints. Miss Jarrett says more “OMG-are-you-for-real” blends are on the way. We’re marking our calendars.

More than just famous for hot dogs and chili, and the popular TV show MASH, Tony Packo’s has even made it to outer space! Yes, that’s right, a Cleveland-native astronaut took some Packo’s with him to orbit. Now, if you really want to impress some outof-towners, show them that Toledo knows what authentic Hungarian food is supposed to taste. Try the chicken paprikas, a cabbage roll… or perhaps a challenge of who can eat a M.O.A.D. (Mother Of All Dogs) the fastest?

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Place For a Pre-Show Dinner The Black Pearl 4630 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-380-1616. blackpearltoledo.com Known for their juicy prime rib, this steakhouse across from The Stranahan Theater is the perfect place to enjoy a casual meal before a show.

Runner-Up:

Georgio’s Café International

Restauranteur Scott Bowman (Fowl & Fodder) 7408 W. Central Ave. 419-690-2490. fowlandfodder.com With a goal to bring farm-to-table values to Toledo, Scott Bowman made it his mission to create a restaurant based on made-from-scratch, local fare. This environmentally sustainable model has shown itself to also be financially sustainable— with one-time customers quickly becoming regulars after tasting their diverse and fresh cuisine.

Runner-Up: Pat Giammarco (Avenue Bistro, M’ Osteria, Marco’s Pizza)

Road Trip Restaurant Evans Street Station 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh.

517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com This is a must-eat on your road trip.

The warm and welcoming atmosphere will relax you after a long day of driving to your next destination. It’s a high-quality restaurant smack dab in the middle of a charming, small city.

Each meal is plated carefully and elegantly, allowing you to eat with your eyes before you satisfy your stomach.

Runner-Up:

Mon Ami Restaurant & Winery

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Cheap Eats Four Horsemen

4452 Lewis Ave. 419-476-3900.

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Looking to score amazing food but don’t want to empty your wallet? With Cheeseburger Fridays and Taco Tuesdays, Four Horsemen provides hungry Toledoans with affordable and delicious options.

Saving money does not mean losing out on quality or flavor at this legendary local food joint.

Runner-Up:

House of Eats

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Salad Garbage Salad at Grumpy’s 34 S. Huron St. 419-241-6728. grumpys.net Famous in its own right, this absolutely incredible combination is stacked high with onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, grilled chicken, raisins, four cheeses, bacon, homemade croutons and poppy seed dressing. A true downtown Toledo lunch staple, The Garbage Salad is the envy of side salads everywhere.

Runner-Up: Fowl & Fodder

Secret Menu Item Duck Chowder at Fowl & Fodder 7408 W.. Central Ave. 419-690-2490. fowlandfodder.com Everyone loves secrets… but some are meant to be shared, right? Like the secret menu item at Fowl & Fodder. Available only two months of the year, during winter, make sure to keep an eye out for a bowl of the secret duck chowder.

Runner-Up:

The Breakfast Club at Glass City Cafe

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Smoothie

Rose & Thistle Pub & Restaurant 203 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3947. roseandthistlepub.com

Tropical Smoothie 5221 Monroe St. 419-517-0044.

1385 Conant St. Suite E, Maumee.

419-893-2100. tropicalsmoothie.com

The ordinary run-of-the-mill restaurant can get a little boring, and Rose & Thistle is a great break from the mundane. Not necessarily a secret, more of a place to show off, the food is exquisite and you know what to expect in terms of quality: exceptional.

Toledo’s introduction to the taste of kale and spinach alongside brighter flavors has been met with a resounding response. These green smoothies package immense nutritional value into an undeniable treat.

Bangkok Kitchen 582 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee.

419-897-7777. bangkokkitchenmaumee.com Spice is nice, especially when you are visiting Thailand, and that is exactly what is it like at Bangkok Kitchen.

Their authentic Thai foods are filled with flavor, especially the spicy dishes.

If you are looking for a dish to alert your senses, look no further.

Runner-Up: Cajun Beef Enchiladas at Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant

Runner-Up: Fowl & Fodder

Staff

Server

Specialty Pizza

Kay Octaviano at Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant 7742 W.. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523. venturasmexican.com

5th Street Pub 105 W. Fifth St., Perrysburg.

419-931-9933.

5thstreetpub.com

Black Cloister Brewing Company 619 Monroe St. 419-214-1500. blackcloister.com

Runner-Up: Dégagé Jazz Café

Service can make or break a restaurant experience. Along with her skills as a server, Kay brings great customer service with a smile, which is a great ingredient for a perfect meal.

Runner-Up: Marilyn Kennedy at Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant

Thin, but not too crispy, is the name of the game at this romantic and classy Perrysburg pizza-friendly gastropub.

True to Italian origins, 5th Street slices up woodfired pizzas topped with ingredients like beef tenderloin, marinated mushrooms, fresh mozzarella and more. This is definitely not the stuff you ate in college.

One of the newer additions to the downtown scene, Black Cloister’s staff is just as excited about their product as the customers are. Along with their extensive beer knowledge, the staff are inviting and make a great companion while you sit and sip one of their locally brewed beers.

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Best Bar in Sylvania Village Inn 4984 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-0338. viroadhouse.com

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One of the late Nick Tokle’s original establishments, the Village Inn is a great place to kick-back and relax. Guests unwind alongside live music and a cold beer. As an established piece of Sylvania culture, Village Inn provides the essentials, including well-priced “bar food” and a patio.

Runner-Up: Element 112

Best Restaurant in Sylvania Element 112 5737 Main St., Sylvania.

419-571-1104. element112restaurant.com

Thanks for voting us Best Dessert (Pie)

and Runner-Up for Lunch Specials & Best Fried Chicken

The first and only of its kind in the Toledo area, this restaurant gives diners a unique experience. The chef’s tasting menu is the recommended course of action, with perfect portions and presentation for a quality price. A weekly rotating menu prepared with only the freshest, seasonal ingredients makes it easy for food lovers to become regulars, especially alongside the excellent wine selection that has won two Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards! As if that weren’t enough, every Thursday you can enjoy 1/2 price beer and $1 oysters.

Runner-Up: Treo

Taqueria San Marcos Restaurant and Supermarket 235 Broadway St. 419-244-2373. sanmarcostaquieria.com Authenticity is the key to success. Having started out as a grocery store, San Marcos is now a full-fledged restaurant with a grocery, a larger-than-life patio and one of the biggest murals around at the foot of the downtown side of the High Level Bridge.

Best Bar in Toledo Black Cloister Brewing Company 619 Monroe St. 419-214-1500. blackcloister.com For those who love their beer, Black Cloister offers exactly what they want: Straight-up, in-house beers from their brewery flow on tap, filling both glasses and growlers. The large selection of flavorful, local brews and the newly added non-alcoholic kombuchas, makes this brewery the best place to catch up with friends for a simple, nofuss, elegantly-made drink.

Runner-Up: Ye Olde Durty Bird

Best Use of Local Foods Dégagé Jazz Café 301 River Rd., Maumee.

419-794-8205. historiccommericalbuilding.com Always adding new, creative dishes to the menu, Degage proudly incorporates locally-grown and sourced produce, meats and dairy. When you get your carefully prepared plate, you might even find that some of your produce has been grown in their own on-site garden.

Runner-Up: Fowl & Fodder

Best Use of Trendy Ingredients Registry Bistro 144 N. Superior St. 419-725-0444. reigstrybistro.com Chef Erika Rapp has a reputation for using her Culinary Institute of America education to inform Registry’s menu, crafting artfully prepared, eclectic and modern American cuisine. Chef Rapp effortless incorporates trendy, sophisticated ingredients like quinoa, frog legs, seaweed, hen eggs, and duck confit in her menu, bypassing novelty for the delicious.

Runner-Up: Element 112

Runner-Up: A TOLEDO FAVORITE SINCE 1948

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Swig

219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-873-6223. swigrestaurant.com

An Eastside Tradition

Showcased as a highly praised special, all of Swigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artisanal charcuterie is house-made, including salami, capicola, mortadella, and even corned duck breast. Everything about this selection screams delicious!

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Vegan Entrées Cocina de Carlos 27072 Carronade Dr., Perrysburg.

419-872-0200.

205 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville.

419-878-0261. cocinadecarlos.com Almost making you forget the role of cheese in Mexican cuisine, Cocina de Carlos welcomes vegans and vegetarians alike with open arms and a menu full of choices. Vegan “tarasca style” soup compliments entrees like the Pineapple Don Charly (a carved-out grilled pineapple) four vegan-only dinners, and the ability to substitute vegan chorizo for meat on most menu items gives a vegan unlimited options.

Runner-Up: QQ Kitchen

Veggie Burger

udon, a vegetable tempura meal, tofu dishes, and a meatless salad, like the avocado or seaweed salad, on the side, creates a perfectly delicious, well-rounded meal.

Bar 145 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073. bar145toledo.com

Runner-Up:

Tired of the predictable black bean burger with salsa and cheddar? Bar 145 opts for customization over an unsurprising combo, giving the customer full range over the myriad of craft ingredients. Want your veggie burger as a salad? No problem. On a pretzel roll with chutney? You do you.

Runner-Up: Grumpy’s

Vegetarian Entrées Kyoto Ka 6801 W. Central Ave. 419-841-2070.

Balance Pan-Asian Grille

Wine Selection Veritas Cork & Craft 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-214-9463. veritastoledo.com The options are endless at Veritas. No matter what you are looking for, this rustic, yet modern, full-service lounge offers the ultimate in variety of vino.

They can even create a special flight of wine catered to your taste buds.

Runner-Up: Stella’s

300 Madison Ave. 419-321-4000. kyotoka.com Sushi might not seem like a hot-spot for a vegetarian meal, Kyoto Ka dishes up enough veggie rolls to make a vegan happy. Entrees like the hot stone bowl with Korean dolsot, vegetable

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Farmer’s Market Vendor Holey Toledough

Also available at Black Kite Coffee and The Flying Joe. 419-810-7880. holeytoledough.com Farmer’s markets aren’t just about the veggies. Donuts are where it’s at with Holey Toledough! Relatively new to the farmer’s market scene, customers often tell them, “We came just for you!” Holey Toledough is a community-oriented business that offers fresh, local ingredients and seasonally-inspired, unique flavors such as pumpkin pie and maple bacon, along with other fun flavors.

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All Crumbs Artisan Bakery

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Culinary Wednesday, 10.7

Haunted Brew Tours Oliver House Complex

Try one of the 40+ specialty brews while touring the historical grounds of the Oliver House with local medium, Sirena La Point and historian, Taylor Moyer.

7pm & 9pm, Wednesdays in October. $17, & includes 1 free drink. 27 Broadway St. 419-243-1302.

Thursday, 10.8

Cooking School: Garde Manger Degage Jazz Cafe

During this hands-on technique class, a trained chef will teach how to make salads and delectable appetizers. Registration required. 6:30-9pm. $83.95.

301 River Rd., Maumee.

419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com

Grains vs. Grapes 5-Course Dinner Revolution Grille

Enjoy a creative 5-course meal, during which, you help decide which beer or wine pair best. A portion of proceeds will benefit JDRF Children’s Diabetes.

Reservations required. 6pm. $79.95 (all inclusive).

5333 Monroe St., Sylvania.

888-456-3463. revolutiongrille.com

Sunday, 10.11

Savory Cooking with Pumpkin Williams-Sonoma

Discover how easy it is to prepare comforting braised dishes using that quintessential fall fruit, the pumpkin (yes, it’s technically a fruit, not a vegetable). Thanks to our smart shortcuts, it’s totally doable, even on busy weeknights. Registration suggested. 11am.

5001 Monroe St. 419-475-6368. williams-sonoma.com Free

Wednesday, 10.14

Piedmont Wine Dinner LaScola Italian Grill

Enjoy an incredible evening of food, wine and tales with Enzo Agresta, export manager at Tenuta Carretta.

6:30pm. 5375 Airport Hwy. 419-381-2100.

Visit event on Facebook.

Saturday, 10.17

Cook and Eat Like Harry Potter Owens Community College

Attention Hogwarts Students. With a little magic, kids and adults will prepare some classic Hogwart recipes such as Mrs. Weasley’s rock cakes and pumpkin pasties. Class is appropriate for ages 5+! Presented

by Chef Amy Morford. 9-11:30am. $49. 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 567-661-7000. owens.edu

Sunday, 10.18

25th Annual Dozynki Harvest Dinner Lourdes University Franciscan Center

Enjoy a traditional Polish meal complete with favorites like mushroom soup and kielbasa. Ticket price includes musical entertainment and a glass anniversary souvenir. Guests will enjoy a silent auction and an open bar. All proceeds benefit the PACT/TPA Scholarship Fund for local high school and college students and Dom Dziecka, an orphanage in Poznan, Poland. 1pm. $30/person. 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-832-4333. polishtoledo.com

Saturday, 10.31

DTPC Crawl-O-Ween 2015 Downtown Locations

On Halloween night, crawl throughout the streets of downtown Toledo dressed in your best costume.

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Tastings

Still serving up the best cuts.

by Alan Leizerman

Thursday, 10.8

Tea: Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Wood County Historical Center & Museum

This Mexican celebration will highlight foods, beverages and traditions in honor and remembrance of family, friends and ancestors. It is a time for transforming grief into acceptance with singing, eating and sharing stories. Reservations required. 7pm. $15/adult, $12/adult members, $3/ages 10 and under. 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

Friday, 10.9

Wine by the Glass Pavilion: Autumn Evening Sips Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion

Enjoy four wines and light snacks as part of It’s Friday! This fall themed event offers an opportunity to connect with others in the community.

6:30-8:30pm. $20/members, $30/non-members.

2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000 ext. 7448. toledomuseum.org

Saturday, 10.10

Harvest Celebration & Customer Appreciation Chateau Tebeau Winery

In celebration of the fall harvest, enjoy free hot dogs cooked over an open fire and tastings of the house-made wine. 5pm. 525 State Route 635, Helena. 419-638-5411. chateautebeauwinery.com

Burgundy Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Some of the greatest wines in the world come from Burgundy, but they also can be very expensive. Find wines from Chablis, Macon, and the Cote d’Or that will fit any pocket book. 2-6pm. Prices vary per sample. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Wednesday, 10.14

Wine Tasting Sofo Foods Italian Market

Twice a month, enjoy a taste of a one-of-a-kind Sofo family recipe or special product, as well as a wine sampling. On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 5-7pm. 5400 Monroe St. 419-882-8555. shopsofos.com

Tea in the Wolcott House Wolcott Heritage Center

Guests are seated at beautifully set tables throughout the house then elegantly served by our volunteers. There are two seatings for the teas, which consist of a variety of tea sandwiches, desserts and teas. Reservations required. 11am & 1:30pm. $15. 1035 River Rd., Maumee.

419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org

Saturday, 10.17

Celani Family Vineyards Walt Churchill’s Market

A unique California wine selection will be displayed

by Ken Abraham, National Sales Director of Napa Winery. These wines are not what is usually found in the Midwest, which is apparent upon the first taste. Reservations required. 2-6pm. $40/advance, $50/day of. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Let me start off by saying that I’m not a steak guy. Not that I don’t enjoy eating one, it’s just that I never really get a craving for it. If it was a special cut of a rare animal or smothered in some ethnic sauce I’ve never tried, or cooked a rare spice— I would be more likely to go out of my way for the experience. But honestly, although I eat out often, steakhouses never quite seem to make the cut.

Classic steakhouse, classic menu

I was glad I gave steak another chance at Cousino’s Steakhouse, a short hop from downtown on Toledo’s East Side.

I arrived with a guest on a Friday evening around 6:30pm, just as the parking lot was beginning to fill. Greeted by a smiling hostess and seated almost immediately near a cozy fireplace, we encamped at a table with black linen, seated next to a painting of a friar soliciting us to indulge. The expansive wine and dinner menus were set in front of us and we took a moment to ponder the selections as soft music and and the sweet smell of grilled meat set the tone. Decorated with antiques and knickknacks, the decor was old-fashioned, yet inviting.

Cousino’s Steakhouse has been in business for 70 years— an incredible feat in the restaurant industry. Throughout food trends and the ups-and-downs of the culinary world, Cousino’s has persevered.

I was excited to get a plate in front of me to find out why.

Flame on!

Our waitress directed us through the long list of signature dishes and daily specials prepared by Chef Quille Alexander, who has worked for Cousino’s for the past 5 years. All of the classic steakhouse fare was there: porterhouse, filet mignon, prime rib, lobster tail, burgers, French onion soup, pasta— it would be difficult not to find something that you like. Chef Quille put it this way, “we try to add to the menu often, but we have a hard time taking things off.”

We started with wine from the wellstocked list and an appetizer, the baked brie over toast with an 18-year old balsamic vinegar, which arrived decorated with fresh slices of strawberries and blueberries. The vinegar was sweet, yet earthy, against the ripe, tart cheese and the charred, crunchy bread, adding a wonderful texture and a bit of bitterness against the natural sweetness of the fruit.

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Next we enjoyed the two soup offerings.

The signature French onion and the chef ’s offering of the day, a creamy mushroom soup. The French onion soup was served blazing hot, filling the table with the aromas of roasted onion and beef broth— it was a savory, bubbly delight. The mushroom soup was delicate and smooth with hints of sherry and thyme and bits of portabella and chives throughout the cup.

For entrees, we ordered two steakhouse traditions, the chef ’s special steak, ordered medium rare, and the calf ’s liver and onions. Both were phenomenal.

Diamond shaped grill lines adorned the steak, browned on the outside with a pink and juicy medium-rare inside, just warmed through to the center. It was served on a hot skillet with a side of Cousino’s signature potato casserole, a mix of potato, celery, onion and a zesty sour cream that gave a zing of acidity. The calf ’s liver was seared on both sides and cooked to a tender me dium temperature and buried under a mound of caramelized onions— soft, sweet, tender and ever-solovely. Also on the plate were fresh green beans, blanched and tossed in butter, a crisp and crunchy contrast to the mild and earthy liver. Truth be told, it may have been my favorite liver and onions ever.

Sunday brunch

Cousino’s Steakhouse serves a generous brunch every Sunday from 11am-3pm— we had such a great experience at dinner that we returned two days later to try it out. We weren’t disappointed. Besides the customary French toast, sliced ham, and breakfast pastries, Cousino’s had an admirable array of creative brunch offerings like chicken meatballs in a marinara sauce, Philly-style sirloin steak with sautéed peppers and onions, Jerkseasoned steak tips with homefries and a light and fluffy vegetable quiche. There was even a fully stocked salad bar and in the corner of the buffet, a chef standing by to carve slices of steaming hot top-round roast and to pour a ladle of au jus on top.

Cousino’s Steakhouse has been serving Toledo since 1945. That’s a long time to perfect their craft and they have certainly made their (grill) mark with locals.

11am-9pm Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10am Friday & Saturday. Cousino’s Steakhouse, 1842 Woodville Rd., Oregon. 419-693-0862. cousinossteakhouse.com

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A killer meal

Follow the clues as they unravel right in front of your eyes— and plate, during the Murder Mystery Dinner.

Dinner-goers will have the opportunity to help catch a killer, as a murder takes place throughout the dining room. Just make sure your knife isn’t the one missing...Appropriate for ages 16+. 6:30pm on Friday, October 23.

Dégagé Jazz Cafe, 301 River Rd. 419-794-8205. historiccommercialbuilding.com

I’m turning portuguesa

Absent the chance to venture to the Portuguese-speaking country of Brazil, you can experience the flavors locally at Sabor Brazilian Grill & Desserts. The brightly colored plates offer a variety of traditional Brazilian foods, like the frango (grilled chicken), bacalhau (deep-fried fish) and castalia (grilled lamb chops) and some of the sweet delicacies like pudim de leite (Brazilian flan) and bolo de prestigio (coconut chocolate cream cake). Let your tastebuds take a trip to experience the South American cuisine created from a mix of regions and cultures. Sabor Brazilian Grill & Desserts, 4751 Monroe St. 419-214-1214. saborbrazilian.com —MLR

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Calling all curious Dirty: Bordello d’Bard opens a sex-positive dialogue

by Athena Cocoves

At its best, art and sex are two of the world’s most enjoyable equalizers.

Bringing people together, tickling a curious nerve, and opening both eyes and doors, art and sex are fountains of inspiration. To celebrate this relationship, while ensuring a safe, non-physical, but fun environment, the lines between the gallery, the stage and daydreams will soon be blurred during Toledo’s first performing arts festival and erotic show in Dirty: Bordello d’Bard.

Fire eaters, hula hoopers, burlesque dancers, drag performers, and more will excite the For the inaugural Dirty event’s theme, senses during this theatrical showcase.

Douglas V. Lutman, organizer, local poet and performance artist, chose the Turn education tables highlighting some of the of the Century bordello aesthetic. Expect issues this community faces, [such as] bustles, corsets, long dresses donned by STD information and human trafficking “poet whores” who will inhabit a literary info.” brothel— offering the sensual service of a poem read aloud in exchange for a dollar. Safe, sane, and consensual Now, that’s what I call capitalism.

In a post-50 Shades of Gray world, “I wanted to start off with something overt sexuality might not be anything a little tongue in cheek… “ said Lutman. new, and a declaration of interests, to “When we look back, [this time] kind of some, could even be blasé, but Bordello represents, to me, from what I’ve seen d’Bard’s intention is not shock-treatment. in art, the first, big liberation of sexuality. This is a celebration of eroticism and The 1900s had a beautiful style, back when loving yourself— without physically loving femininity was still expressed through yourself on-site. movement, rather than showing skin.”

“I want to stress that this is not a hookIn addition to the poetry performances, up party, or a fetish ball, and it is NOT an Bordello d’Bard will offer an erotic lineup orgy. This isn’t Tinder in real life. This is a of diverse entertainment. Burlesque way for people to engage with art in a way dancers, fire eaters, hula hoopers, pole they aren’t used to,” said Lutman, adding dancers, exotic dancers, drag performers, that stationed volunteers will further live music and a 2D Pop Up Art Gallery ensure safety. “This event is to celebrate will further spark your curiosity. Vendors sex-positivity, which is finding comfort will be on site, selling art, locally-made in your own skin and finding beauty in corsets, steampunk fetish wear, and things yourself in unconventional ways.” less fit for print.

By promoting sex positivity in a safe, sane To keep things smart and fun, and consensual space where everyone Lutman has invited local organizations is comfortable, Bordello d’Bard hopes to to participate and offer an educational make a real, progressive difference in our component. “[This is] an event about community’s conversations about sex. sex, and there are a lot of parts to it.

“While people have interpreted and Sex means different things to different argued about the validity of 50 Shades, people,” said Lutman. “[So we’ll have] nobody can deny it sparked a lot of

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discussion,” said Lutman. “Because this conversation has started, it’s important to continue this dialogue in the public forum.

I hope people come and explore different parts of sexuality that they were never exposed to before, never thought of, or were curious about and didn’t know how to get in touch with.”

Get ready to enter curious, and leave enlightened, excited and potentially confused at the inaugural Dirty: Bordello d’Bard.

Ages 21+. 7pm-midnight on Saturday, October 10. $15, includes food and tokens for readings from poets. Seagate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. doopoetry@gmail.com, brownpapertickets.com/event/2288066

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If walls could talk

A living room will serve as the solo set for the upcoming Edgy Rep, of the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, reading: The Mourners’ Bench. Bringing the contemporary George Brant play to The Valentine Theatre’s Studio A stage, this drama plays with time and emotions, as a cast of six struggles to cope with the tragedy that took place within the room’s walls. This haunting, gloomy and intense reading will bring the audience home, for one weekend only. 8pm on Friday, October 16 & Saturday, October 17. $9.75. Valentine Theatre Studio A, 10 Adams St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

Conviction vs Compassion

Steven Fetcher’s chilling drama, The Woodsman, will be brought to the stage through a Village After Dark, of The Village Players, reading, directed by Jeffrey J. Albright. The dark script follows the disturbing story of a loner recently out of prison. Just as everything seems to be turning around, the convicted sex offender is thought to have committed another gruesome crime. Is he innocent this time? Does it even matter? 18+ only, unless accompanied by a guardian. A talkback, including a counselor specializing in abuse, will follow each performance. 8pm on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10. $10. The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org

Fighting for manhood

Follow the story of a young King’s struggle to move beyond his wild adolescence and towards the throne in King Henry IV. This classic Shakespeare play will kick-off The University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film 2015-16 season. 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. October 16-18 and October 23-25. $8/student and children, $10/seniors, UT faculty/staff/alumni, military, $15/general admission. The University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr., 419-530ARTS. utoledo.edu

Bump and grind (in the night)

Toledo’s own burlesque troupe, The T-Town Tassels will bring Halloween to audiences early with their upcoming night of burlesque and drag, Boolesque. This variety show will highlight the Tassels’ take on Halloween, among other things. Enjoy the night of sensual performances and tease with the Tassels. To spice things up, they will share the stage with man the Cleveland-based “outlaw burlesque” troupe, The Red Hot Heathens, and other local guests.

18+. 8pm on Saturday, October 10. $15. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. facebook. com/TTownTassels

CAC Walk

Glass City style will strut down the catwalk at the Collingwood Arts Center during an exciting evening of local looks, designers, boutiques and models. Toledo Fashion Week will honor the art of self-expression with fabulous fashion, music and entertainment. The catwalk will feature Domain, 2B Bridal Boutique & Formal Wear, In Between Branches, Alex Rockwell, Sr. Tailor Designs, Style 5:16 and Classic Cora.

Two raffles will be hosted during the show: a 50/50, and one giving you the chance to win a one-hour photo shoot with Chambers & Williams Photography.

7pm Saturday, October 17. $30/VIP, $20/general admission. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org., Visit event page on Facebook. — AC

theater events Thursday, 10.8

The Capitol Steps - If you think Donald Trump is making a mockery of the political process, just wait until the singing, political comedy troupe, The Capitol Steps, come back to town. Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders and the other “76 Unknowns” will be in attendance. This show sure has our vote. 8pm on Friday, October 16. $55-$80. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

Auditions “Circle Mirror, Transformations” - The Village Players Theatre’s January production is a comedy centering around Community College drama classes. They are seeking 2 males and 3 females. Noon-2pm, Saturday, October 10. 1-3pm, Sunday, October 11. The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org Cutting Edge Theatre Company - The new company’s inaugural gala will take place December 4. The gala includes a musical variety show and scenes from plays. Auditions 6-9pm, ThursdayFriday, October 15-16. Callbacks: 6-9pm, Tuesday, October 20. Please reserve a spot, bring a photo, resume, 1 minute mogul, and 1 minute contrasting song to demonstrate vocal ability. Northview High School, 5403 Silica Dr., Sylvania. Anne Clark: 419-494-4815. cetc2015@gmail.com

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Worldwide entertainment available locally Fathom Events brings the world to local movie theaters

by Jon Ruggiero

Did you know that you can see grand operas, classic films, world-renowned theater and stadium-filling concerts all in a single Toledo location? Thanks to Fathom Events, that hot spot is the movie theater nearest you.

Since 2013, Fathom Events have been broadcasted to movie theaters across the country. If you can’t get to San Francisco to see ballet or London to watch Roger Waters, you can just hop over to the Franklin Park or Fallen Timbers movie theaters and watch them broadcast on the big screen. All kinds of entertainment, from boxing matches to Broadway productions, have been screened for moviegoers, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to see them.

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of Othello. The met had previously won Emmy awards for their The Met: Live in HD series, and has partnered with Fathom Events to allow more people to see these spectacular performances.

However, this will not be a performance of Shakespeare’s classic tale of love and betrayal, instead, it will be a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera based on the play. Spend a little to see an otherwise expensive operatic experience in the comfort of your local movie theater. 12:55pm on Saturday, October 17. $25.

Dracula Double Feature — There is no better way to kick-off Halloween than watching a creepy double feature of one of the most iconic horror stories ever told. Go back in time to relive the fear of Dracula.

Bela Lugosi will forever be known as one of the greatest actors of his generation— and his role of Count Dracula is a sterling example. The story of the dastardly vampiric count, his enthralled assistant Renfield, and his nemesis Van Helsing will be presented in its original, Lugosistarring version. The second screening in this double feature will be the Spanish version of Dracula, which has a completely different cast and was shot on the same sets as Lugosi’s film, but during the night after the English production was done for the day. 2pm & 7pm on Sunday, October 25 & Wednesday, October 28. $7.90.

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Back to the film series

Enjoy a sense of nostalgia in the historic Valentine Theatre during the Silver Screen Classic Film Series. The season starts with the 1989 sequel starring Michael J. Fox, Back to the Future Part II. The film follows Marty McFly as he precariously visits both the future and the past. With the help of quirky Dr. Emmett â&#x20AC;&#x153;Docâ&#x20AC;? Brown, McFly travels to the year 2015 to prevent his future son from going to prison. This only leads to more shenanigans in the past, present and future for Marty and his family. Will they be able to repair the damage? The Silver Screen Series runs through March 12 and will include other features such as Home Alone 2, Casablanca, Psycho, Some Like it Hot and more. 7:30pm on Saturday, October 10. $5. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

Thrilling tunes in Toledo

In spirit of the spooky season, The Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) presents their annual Halloween Spooktacular as part of their family series, featuring Halloween music favorites. Pre-performance activities include an instrument petting zoo, which has been a crowd favorite in years past, as well as a stage parade for children to debut their ghostly and ghoulish garments. TSO has been providing the area with musical entertainment and education for over fifty years. This whimsical experience introduces locals to spooky sounds and a frighteningly fun time through decades of community and expertise. Activities start in Grand Lobby at 2pm. Concert begins at 3pm.

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Degas and the Dance

Suspending stillness in the Toledo Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition

by Athena Cocoves "Dance is poetry with arms and legs; it is matter, gracious and terrible, animated, embellished by movement." — French Poet, Charles Baudelaire, La Fanfarlo (1847)

Observing movement

Ballet— with its sprained ankles, sore muscles, broken toes and swelling anxiety— has never been a dance of leisure.

It is a dance choreographed with arching backs, swan-necks, and stretched appendages propping elegant forms towards the sky; an effort of endurance as much as one of elegance. This effort held captive the breaths of the Paris Opéra’s patrons in 1874, where we find a 39-year old Edgar Degas, bewitched with the dramatic movement’s undeniable humanness.

In The Toledo Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition, Degas and the Dance, the selected works portray Degas’ relationship to the dancer’s movement, with iconic sculptures and paintings. In addition to several paintings of dancers depicted in backstage classrooms, six sculptures will be on display. Most notably, the Little Dancer of Fourteen Years a premier example of the artist’s fascination with the demands of dance. The face of the young student is contorted and pained, with the sculpture’s original wax cast including real hair— a shocking addition that disgusted critics upon its 1881 premier.

Degas was unconcerned with ballet for its beauty or history, the artist was far from an enthusiastic balletomane. Degas' interest was in Parisian rehearsal studios, audition rooms- everything up until the stage. It was the ballerina’s grueling experience of physical martyrdom that provided Degas with inspiration that would follow him through the end of his career.

In ballet, Degas found what he saw in himself; obsession, fortitude, and a capacity for pain, all in the name of passion.

For Degas, the ballerina represented a sumptuous subject with an appetite for the pains of human experience. In his works, Degas does not portray ballet as a sport of fragility, but one that requires vitality in expression. He honored the rehearsal studio, but rarely the stage, finding the diversity and difficulty of movement an inspiring challenge. Degas drew quickly, and the dancers moved quicker— the movement a pretext for his preoccupation with form and texture.

[ABOVE} Degas’ pastel work, The Dancers is filled with movement and [RIGHT] Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, are among many pieces that can be seen at the TMA through January.

Honoring history Degas and the Dance, celebrates The Toledo Museum of Art’s concurrent relationship with Degas’ body of work and the Toledo Ballet. A large supporter of the Toledo Ballet, the TMA’s showing of Degas’ ballerinas follows with the museum's catalogue, which began in 1928 with the acquisition a pastel of ballerinas.

“This very special exhibition provides the Museum with the wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the most beloved dance imagery ever created and in the process to underscore the important heritage of Degas at the Museum and the rich legacy of 75 years of the ‘Nutcracker’ in Toledo,” said Lawrence W. Nichols, TMA's William Hutton Senior Curator of European and American Painting and Sculpture before 1900.

In addition to the exhibition, the TMA will install a dance studio, complete with a ballet barre, dance floor and mirrors, in an adjacent gallery.

Students from the Toledo Ballet hold open rehearsals (6:45-8:30pm, November 6 and 20) giving life to the world that Degas’ depicted. Studio dancers will serve as models in free drawing classes on November 19 and 27. Archival materials and costumes from the Toledo Ballet’s decades of The Nutcracker productions will also be on display in the exhibit.

October 15 through January 10, 2016. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-254-5000. toledomuseum.org Free

Lecture: • Lawrence Nichols- The exhibition’s curator will discuss and tour Degas and the Dance . 2pm, Saturday, October 17. Little Theater.

• Toledo Ballet Founder Marie Vogt in

Conversation with Museum Director Brian Kennedy - Explore the Toledo Ballet’s rich relationship with the TMA. 7pm, Saturday, November 7. Libbey Court.

• Halona Norton-Westbrook discusses

and screens Miss Expanding Universe: Isamu Noguchi’s Designs for Dance with the film “Appalachian Spring” - Discover the American artist Isamu Noguchi’s working history with the 20th century’s greatest choreographers and composers. 2pm, Saturday, November 14. Little Theatre.

• What Did the Ballerina Hear? The

Unheard Music of Degas’s Paintings with Eftychia Papanikolaou - Associate

professor of musicology at Bowling Green State University, suggests a soundtrack for Degas’ dance works, featuring live musical accompaniment. 2pm, Saturday, November 21.

Book & Film: “The Dying Swan” - A visually striking 1916 silent

film by Russian filmmaker Evgeni Bauer. 2pm, Sunday, October 18. Little Theater.

“Tales of Hoffman” - Stories of immigration are related through the joy of dance. 2pm, Saturday, October 24. Little Theater.

“An American in Paris” - ‘50s screen stars sing and dance in Technicolor. 2pm, Saturday, November 7. Little Theater.

Art Book Club: “The Painted Girls” Imagine the life

of the girl behind Degas’ famous sculpture, Little Dancer Aged Fourteen. Discussion: 5:30pm, Tuesday, November 17, Tour: 5:30pm, Thursday, November 19.

Dance: 75th Annual Nutcracker - The Toledo Ballet joins the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at the Stranahan Theater. December 12-14.

Awkward Girl: A Journey through Degas A performance in partnership with the Toledo Ballet at the Peristyle. January 3, 2016

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Wednesday, 10.7 7th Annual Art of Prevention - This

condom-inspired art show will support Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio by showcasing pieces made by local artists, who have used nonlatex colored condoms to create wearable head accessories, honoring this year’s theme: Protect Your Head. 6-8pm. $50/single, $90/pair. The Davis Building Lobby, 151 N. Michigan St. 419-255-1115. ext. 3401. artofprevention.com

Thursday, 10.15

3rd Thursday Loop - Come explore Downtown Toledo’s amazing arts and cultural institutions, creative community, local businesses, and unique neighborhoods at the 3rd Thursday Loop, each month, year-round! Buses are $1 per event for unlimited rides throughout the evening. 5-9pm.

Downtown Toledo. theartscommission.org

Free

Monsters Under the Bed - Toledo artist,

Friday, 10.9

Listening and Looking: Contemporary Music and Art - Discover the relationship

between contemporary music and art with a performances and an illuminating discussion led

by TMA Associate Curator of Contemporary Art Halona Norton-Westbrook and TMA staff. 7-9pm.

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

PNC Rocks The Runway - Over 40 models

and dancers will take the stage during a concert and fashion spectacular. Last Born Sons and Toledo School for the Arts graduate, Tatiana Owens, will entertain. Proceeds will benefit The ALS Association of Northern Ohio. 9pm. $259/ VIP Party, with four drink tickets, two runway show tickets, overnight accommodations, champagne in the room, and breakfast the next day. $25/general.

SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-474-4777. pncrockstherunway.com

Saturday, 10.10

GAPP Visiting Artist: Fritz Dreisbach -

Studio glass pioneer, Fritz Dreisbach, will be welcomed back for a second residency The Toledo Museum of Art’s newest Guest Artist Pavilion Project resident. He will be on-site through Thursday, October 18. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org/learn/class

Michelle Duni, and David Gildersleeve, of Savannah, Georgia, have filled the Toledo School for the Arts’ Gallerie 333 with illustrations. On view during the October 3rd Thursday Loop. 5:30-9pm, Thursday, October 15.

Also open by appointment.

Toledo School for the Arts Gallerie 333, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. ts4a.org Free

Erin Miller, an MFA candidate in Fibers at Eastern Michigan University, will demonstrate the possibilities of fiber in her upcoming solo show at Findlay’s DIY gallery space, Neon Heater. If You Don’t Pay Your Exorcist, You May Get Repossessed will show works by Miller that she describes as “spooky”. Get your fill through October 15. Costume-optional closing reception: 5-8pm Thursday, October 15. The Neon Heater Art Gallery, The Jones Building Room 22, 400 ½ S. Main St., Findlay. 419-957-2731.

Spooky shoots

Overture IV - LeSo’s largest group exhibition features over 30 artists this year with work reaching all mediums including painting, glass, printmaking, and more. LeSo Gallery, 1527 Starr Ave. LeSoGallery.com Free

ONGOING: Athena’s 2015 Fall Juried Exhibition -

Celebrate 112 years of the Society while viewing art by current members during Athena’s 2015 Fall Juried Exhibition. Through October 23. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Wednesday. 10am-3pm, Thursday-Friday.

Paula Brown Gallery, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. athenaartsociety.org Free

Larry Parker Sr. Art Deco Exhibition - Enjoy

the local artists colorful art deco works. On view through October 30. Lagrange Central Library, 3422 Lagrange St. 419-346-5506. globalexchange.com

Wine & Paint Party with Greg “Starving Artist” Justus - Relax with fine food and a

Moku Hanga - 30 Japanese Woodblock prints

Julie Klear’s Artist Talk and Workshop -

The former art teacher and studio artist has also worked creatively with children in the USA, Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Klear is also the creative director and co-founder of ZiD Zid Kids, a kid-friendly textile art and accessory business.

Directly following her discussion at 2pm, Klear will instruct a “Zellige” workshop, making Moroccan mosaics. 2-4pm. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free

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Attention: photographers, models, stylists, makeup artists, videographers, vendors and other creative types.

Looking for a chance to add to your portfolio, network, and possibly meet a ghost? Enter the haunted (and hauntingly beautiful) Collingwood Arts Center with host, photographer Boyd Hambleton, for the 11th annual CAC Halloween Group Shoot. For rules, restrictions and more information, please visit: facebook.com/ events/982772565114086. 10am-6pm on Sunday, October 18. $20/pre-pay photographers and models, $10/pre-pay escorts and assistants. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org —AC

No Recess - Brand new paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper from Josh Byers show off his distinctive faded, raw, realist style.

Through October 30. 11am-6pm, Thursday-Saturday, and by appointment. River House Arts, 115 W. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. river-house-arts. com Free

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If you recently visited August’s critically-received “Wish List” exhibition (presented by the Gallery Project in August), you might have seen John Gutoskey’s very large, intricate installation, Mandala Series. The Ann Arbor artist, designer, printmaker, collector and queer theorist will soon present his solo show, Queerly Beloved, which will explore issues of identity and spirituality through a survey his career's work, with assemblage, collage, and prints featured. Stay turned online for exclusive interview at toledocitypaper.com. Hosted by River House Arts. Opening Reception: 6:30pm on Thursday, October 8. Gallery hours: 1-5pm Tuesdays, 2-6pm Wednesday, 1-5pm Thursday. Gallery also open by appointment. Walter E. Terhune Gallery, Centre for Fine and Performing Arts at Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 567-661-7000. owens.edu/fpa

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glass of “adult juice” while you learn to paint in a unique environment. All supplies, materials, appetizers, entrees, and two glasses of wine included. Reserve your spot early. 6-9pm. $40.

Maumee Wines, 2556 Parkway Plaza, Maumee.

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Queering from the norm

by Linda Beeman will be on view through Friday, October 16. For more information, and the artist’s insights, read our Online Exlusive at toledocitypaper. com 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-324-4758. info@mainart-ery.com Free

Scott Horn/Skot Horn - The local artist will has 30 new oil paintings on display in his third solo exhibition at Hudson Gallery. Through October 31.

10am-6pm, Tuesday-Friday. 10am-3pm, Saturday.

Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419885-8381. hudsongallery.net Free

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WRITE PLACE

Professional writer, professor and father, Ben Stroud, adapts to different environments to keep up with his work flow.

But for the impressive resume and self-editing stamina, Stroud’s approach to writing is stripped-down, almost Zenlike Professional writers face common impediments— time, procrastination, family, distractions. These elements, he asserts, are sly saboteurs.

Ben Stroud, writing and beyond Inside a Toledo writer’s process

by John Q. Horn

For some, writing is part hobby, part catharsis. Writers, aspiring or otherwise, can find solace in putting ink to paper— be it a form of escapism into a world free of emotional clutter, or simply a means to pleasantly make time pass while rejuvenating one’s creative energy.

Others ply their craft until it coalesces into a career. Imagine that. Making a living as a writer.

Oftentimes, writing and creative endeavors easily fall victim to postponement – it’s too late, it’s too loud in here, my little desk is cramped, my laptop is slow. Ben Stroud knows those pangs, but is quick to slap them down.

The result of a relentless determination to proclaim himself a professional writer, Ben Stroud, the University of Toledo creative writing professor and established author, is a comprehensive study in crafting a career in writing, through a rigorous approach to academics, and a tireless commitment to sitting still and writing.

Just get the words down

A family man with a wife and a toddler, Stroud is teaching creative writing and making a significant contribution to Toledo’s arts community, finding creative grace in a writing approach rooted in both simplicity and discipline— do what you can with what’s available in that moment.

“I used to demand quiet and an empty apartment when I was younger, but now

I don’t mind noise when I work,” Stroud said. “I’ve been a big believer in trying to adapt to any situation— to not be too fancy about where/how you write. The important thing is to get the words down.

We never have an ideal situation: we never have enough time, etc. And so I try to remember that and just work with what I’ve got. “ It’s obviously working. Stroud authored Byzantium, a short story collection winner in the 2012 Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference Bakeless Fiction Prize and listed as a Best Summer Book of 2013 by Publisher’s Weekly and the Chicago Tribune, also earning a ‘best book of the month’ nod in Literary Fiction by Amazon.com.

“If you want to write, find the time, even if it’s only for a few minutes,” Stroud said.

“The best thing you can do for yourself is

“The world doesn’t want you to write.

The world wants you to buy things, to watch TV, to be distracted, so you have to fight for this time— and often that means fighting your own distraction.”

Lost but not forgotten

More than just a place to call home, Toledo is the focal point for our publication and a wonderful city full of history. In Lost Toledo, the newest book by local author and journalist veteran, David Yonke, he captures nostalgic beauty through images and research. The historic trip through the city includes landmarks from Toledo’s past, such as Tiedtke’s, LaSalle and the Portside Festival Marketplace. Highlighting the social heritage that made Toledo a destination, photographs include Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley, “There was so much to cover with Toledo’s long and fascinating history,” Yonke remarked, “I knew from the start I needed to narrow the focus, so I chose the people, places and topics that I found most interesting.” Yonke will be signing copies of Lost Toledo at the Apple Butter Festival in Grand Rapids beginning at 8am on Sunday, October 11 at Library Books. davidyonke.com —MLR

Double duty

Artfully jazzy

Stroud earned every accolade while teaching English and creative writing fulltime. Those credentials were galvanized with an undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and an MFA in fiction, and a doctorate in 20th century American Literature from the University of Michigan.

Toledo-born, Art Tatum, put the city on the map in the early 1900s as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.

Vision impaired from birth, Tatum learned to play the piano by ear and developed a rapid playing style that, throughout the years, never lost accuracy. Enjoy the rich culture of jazz during Poetry and Piano in the Name of ART, an evening of performances by local pianists and poets as part of the Tatum Center Fall 2015 program. Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration for open mic is encouraged. 2-4pm on Saturday, October 10. The Art Tatum African American Resource Center at Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. 419-259-5340. —MLR

He bangs out what he can, when he can, going old-school with hard copy editing— taking notes on paper, then first-drafting electronically before making revisions, by hand, on printed copies.

“I do this at least 20 times for whatever I’m writing,” he said.

to establish a writing schedule that gives you the time to write.”

film events Thursday, 10.15

Literary Review Session - Enjoy a “No Mic Night” with PRIZM Creative Community, featuring Toledo native, Sandra Rivers-Gill, who will share her insights on creating poetry, prose, photography, performance, and play writing. 7-9pm. The Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. PRIZM Creative Community. 419-931-8732. myprizm.com

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Using Acupuncture To Effectively Treat Thyroid Jan was struggling with hyperthyroidism. At her wit’s end she came to Tamara TCM looking for answers. Hear what she had to say: “After being told by an endocrinologist that I needed to have my thyroid gland radioactively eradicated because of nodularity causing hyperthyroidism, I was interested in pursuing other options. After being treated by Tamara with acupuncture and taking the recommended herbs for 6 months, my thyroid blood levels were all within the normal range and my symptoms, although not completely eliminated, were much decreased and manageable. I happily still see Tamara a year after my original diagnosis.”

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(FRONT LEFT TO RIGHT) Sam Woldenberg, Sarah Cohen, Ben Cohen, and Petr Kharchenko have given Toledo a folksy flavor for over a decade.

Sonic superheroes

The Antivillains deliver their own brand of “Midwest Nostalgia”

by Kayla Williams On a warm Sunday afternoon at The Farm (formerly Bozarts) on South St. Clair Street, I sit on the grass listening to the haunting sound of a guitar, reverberating beneath lyrics that tell a tale of the tightening constraints of life in a small town.

The band is The Antivillains, and they are Sarah Cohen (lyrics, vocals, acoustic guitar), Ben Cohen (vocals, bass guitar, composition, electric guitar, rhodes), Sam Woldenberg (composition, kit, percussion), and Petr Kharchenko (electric guitar, bass guitar).

“We call our genre ‘Midwest Nostalgia,’ which is Americana, but obvi ously it is not Southern. It is our region. We try to create a mood with our music,” Ben Cohen said.

“It’s storytelling through imagery,” Woldenberg added.

Story of origin

The Antivillains formed 10 years ago to open for 1970’s folk superstar, Melanie (Safka), at The Happy Badger (a family restaurant, retail, and community space started by Ben and Sarah Cohen’s parents, who both had a deep love of music). The lineup has changed since then, and now includes guitarist Petr Kharchenko.

“So Much for Romance [the band’s first album] came out of an assignment in a Jazz Fundamentals class at The University of Toledo,” Ben Cohen said.

“That [songwriting approach] was kind of like a computer program, enter in emotion, love, unrequited,” Sarah Cohen joked.

“But the Melanie show was the real genesis [of the band],” Woldenberg said.

The Antivillains pull from a number of influences for their songwriting and their sound.

“For our first record, Galaxie 500 and Yo La Tengo. For our new one, Nebraskaera Bruce Springsteen,” Ben Cohen said.

“I’ve listened to The Band over and over, my whole life,” Sarah Cohen added.

A different path

Recently, The Antivillains have been touring, and while they are currently working on new material to record, they are still playing a lot of their beloved older material.

“I have a real appreciation for our first re-

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cord [So Much For Romance] now. We’re performing the older material on tour, and it makes sense,” Sarah Cohen said.

“One thing we’ve done is embrace whatever sound we’re passionate about at the time. The songwriting has gone from being more personalized to representing more cinematic themes found in traditional American songwriting,” Ben Cohen said.

Sarah Cohen added, “Our last album was more introspective. But now there are more universal things to talk about.

Reading a book, watching a documentary… something coming out of that instead of it being about somebody not calling me back. There is one song, “150 Ways,” that is still personal, but other people can relate to it without having to know who I am or any of the stuff I’m going through.”

“It feels less neurotic than the first album, which was a collage of songs about delusion and disappointment,” Woldenberg said.

The future

The band is looking forward to releasing new material and cultivating an even wider audience.

“With the last record we got so sidetracked by the logistics of recording that we didn’t distribute it as much as we could have,” Ben Cohen said. “It’ll be cool to get the new one out to a wider audience.”

“We’re taking pride in being a better live band and touring more,” Woldenberg said.

The Antivillains are currently at work on their new EP with 3 Elliot Studios in Athens, Ohio. It is due out this fall. They will be playing the Ohio Theatre Folk Festival, along with Jeff Stewart, The Ragbirds, and the Birds of Chicago on November 14th from 8-11pm at the Ohio Theatre and Event Center at 3114 Lagrange St. Tickets are $15/advance, $18/door.

Check out The Antivillains’ first album, So Much For Romance, here: theantivillains.bandcamp.com The Official Website for The Antivillains: theantivillains.com For booking inquiries: theantivillains@gmail.com

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wed, oct 7

Waka over to Headliners

Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Whether or not you are into hip-hop, if you are under the age of 30, I am going to make an educated guess that the name Waka Flocka Flame means something to you. The Atlanta-based rapper has been fully involved in the mainstream since his 2006 hit, “O Let’s Do It,” bringing the ATL-area trap rap to the radio with help from 1017 Brick Squad legends like Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman.

Flocka’s high-energy, hype tracks with machine gun beats, like “Hard in da Paint,” and “No Hands,” have made the artist a crossover success, cementing his reputation as one of The Dirty South’s most talked about rappers. 7pm on Wednesday, October 7. $22/advance, $25/ at door. Headliners, 4500 N. Detroit Ave. innovationconcerts.com —AC

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Musical senses

Franciscan Center: Mendelssohn’s “Scottish”

The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Eric Brazier

Other

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Country & Bluegrass

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

Classical & Spiritual Harmony in Life: Sound Healing Concert

Black Kite Coffee & Pies: Open Mic The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Inc: Karaoke with Book That DJ Ottawa Tavern: Open Mic

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

A classical affair

Other

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Broadway Bards, Groove Plexus South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald's Big Band All-Stars

Classical & Spiritual

Harmony in Life: AUM Concert with Rasamayi and Paradiso

Crüe-zin’ for a bruisin’ Tuesday, 10.13 / Huntington Center

fri, oct 9 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Frankies Inner City: Bobaflex Iggy’s: Decapitus, Decades Past, Borrowed & Blue, Thou Shall Not Be Forgotten, Who Killed Todd Loren?

Hollywood Casino: My Sister Sarah, DJ Rob Sample Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Shutters Band

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Bobby May and John Barile Angelo's Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski The Village Idiot: The House Band Sodbuster Bar: Jamie Mills Majestic Oak Winery: Kerry Patrick Clark Mutz: Joe Woods Trio

Country & Bluegrass

As part of their farewell tour, Mötley Crüe is set to light up downtown Toledo. Even though, “All Bad Things Must Come To An End,” their legacy of raging performances and unforgettable hits will forever be embedded in metal rock’s memory. Don’t take your middle-aged friend’s word for it— take advantage of the final chance to witness the delightfully-nasty energy, the hallmark of Mötley Crüe’s fame. They will be joined by Alice Cooper, in one of this year’s most exciting concert events. 7pm on Tuesday, October 13. $47-$125.50.

Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. huntingtoncentertoledo.com —ACG

sun, oct 11 The Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends Majestic Oak Winery: Tim Oehlers Robinwood Concert House: Christoph Erb+Jim Baker+Frank Rosaly & Ken Aldcroft Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Gazebo

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery: Garth Simmons and Michael Boyd

mon, oct 12 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Frankies Inner City: Cursive Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Rock N Whiskey: Blue Kazoo Bronze Boar: Stonehouse

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art: EAR / EYE: Listening and Looking: Contemporary Music and Art.

sat, oct 10 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Frankies Inner City: Unlabeled, Cross My Heart, PftP, Ordway, Second String Hero, Inner Circle Avenue Hollywood Casino: Venyx, DJ Rob Sample Barr's Public House: Elixer Bar 145: Gas Station Disco Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Last Call Heroes

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Barr's Public House: Elixer Majestic Oak Winery: Gypsy Luvin' POP Grille: Rachael and Don Coats The Village Idiot: The Dirk Kroll Band

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Country & Bluegrass Bier Stube: Haywire

sat, oct 17 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Frankies Inner City: Unearth, Wovenwar, Extinction AD Hollywood Casino: Arctic Clam, DJ Rob Sample Bar 145: Lepolian Effect Barr's Public House: Captain Sweetshoes The Bronze Boar: Decent Folk Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Distant Cousinz Table Forty 4: Four Twenty Seven Lido Lanes: Daniken, Crazy Toy, Awesome Job

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Cocoa House Lounge: Elixer Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Country & Bluegrass

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Bronze Boar: Open Mic The Local: Open Mic

tues, oct 13 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Huntington Center: Mötley Crüe

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Pat and Dandy's: Don Coats The Village Idiot: John Barile & Bobby May Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Ye Olde Durty Bird: Lori LefevreJohnson Martini & Nuzzi's Downtown: Swingmania Crystals’ Lounge at the Ramada Inn: UT Jazz Night

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke

wed, oct 14

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Yosemight Rock N Whiskey: Random Act

sun, oct 18 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Frankies Inner CIty: Caskey, Whyte, Hize, The Mary Jane Effect, Defonix, Carlon, Chris St Clair, ThatKidNamedMax

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rod

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Clifford Murphy & Michael Whitty

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery: Robert Ballinger Rosary Cathedral: Rosary Cathedral Concerts

mon, oct 19 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Bowling Green State University: Music Discovery Day Ye Olde Durty Bird: The New Mondays

Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Other

Bar 145: Captain Sweet Shoes Ye Olde Durty Bird: Aayan Naim Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis

Country & Bluegrass

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland

thurs, oct 15 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: HvyJ South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald's Big Band All-Stars

fri, oct 16 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Bar 145: Mojo Flo Iggy’s: ABK Ye Olde Durty Bird: New Orleans Party Hollywood Casino: The Skallywags, DJ Rob Sample Asylum Quimby's Food & Spirits: Elixer Ye Olde Durty Bird: Stonehouse Bronze Boar: Zodiac Click

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Skip Turner

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates

Other

The Bier Stube: Karaoke Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy & Open Mic Mutz: Karaoke

The 18th and 19th century will fill the air as the Toledo Symphony Orchestra plays inspiring notes from Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” (premiered in 1842), Beethoven’s Egmont Overture (premiered in 1810) and Mozart’s renowned Ballet Music to Idomeneo (premiered in 1781). Inspired by the decay and ruin of the Holyrood Chapel in Edinburgh, Mendelssohn began his Scottish Symphony. The full-scale of Egmont includes an overture followed by nine pieces, reflecting the heroism of the 16th century Count of Egmont. Ballet Music is part of Idomeneo, Mozart’s Italian opera seria, a notable standard in opera performances around the world. 7:30-9:30pm on Saturday, October 10. $30. Lourdes University Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. toledosymphony.com —MLR

The Bier Stube: Karaoke

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Other

While looking at art may provoke feelings of nostalgia and inspiration, the TMA and Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will collaborate to explore the connection between the senses during EAR / EYE: Listening and Looking: Contemporary Music and Art. Visual and musical literacy are woven together as musical performances are paired with art to discover the interrelationship between the two disciplines of expression, moving to a new level as external elements and internal reactions come coalesce during an innovative evening.

7pm on Friday, October 9. Toledo Museum of Art Gallery 7, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —MLR

Saturday, 10.10 / Franciscan Center

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Classical & Spiritual

thurs, oct 8

Friday, 10.9 / Toledo Museum of Art

Rock N Whiskey: Brent Lowry Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons

Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Bobby May and John Barile The Village Idiot: The House Band Majestic Oak Winery: Tim Tegge & The Black Swamp Boys

Frankies Inner City: Moon Hooch (WSG/ Good Personalities) Headliners: Waka Flocka Flame

Wednesday, 10.7 / Headliners

Country & Bluegrass

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates Bronze Boar: Open Mic The Local: Open Mic

tues, oct 20 Rock, Pop, Hip Hop

Iggy’s: Crizzly, YUng, Nation, Zeke and Zoid, Peanutbutter Williams, DJ Scholar

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Pat and Dandy's: Don Coats The Village Idiot: John Barile & Bobby May Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Ye Olde Durty Bird: Creole Jazz Martini & Nuzzi's Downtown: Swingmania Ramada Inn: UT Jazz Night

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Breaking the rules

Thursday, 10.8

Saturday, 10.10

[education]

[festival]

Masters Series Lecture: Johnetta Cole Scholar, author and activist Dr. Johnnetta Cole has broken ground with a host of history-making firsts, including being the first woman elected to the board of Coca-Cola. More recently, she was awarded the 2015 “BET Honors” Education Award for her work on diversity and inclusion. In addition to Dr. Cole’s role as the director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, she is the president of the Association of Art Museum Directors. 6-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Friday, 10.9 [education]

AIA Toledo Society Lecture: Shipwrecks and Architecture in Lake Erie - Carrie Sowden, resident archaeologist at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, will discuss shipwreck archaeology and highlight a few of Lake Erie’s 2,000 known shipwrecks. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. facebook.com/events/1619043821702689/

[comedy]

Donnie Baker - Donnie Baker is best known for his call-ins to nationally syndicated, “Bob and Tom Show.” Donnie is a trash talkin’, self proclaimed bad ass that is perhaps best described as a cross between Joe Dirt and Uncle Rico. Ages 21+. Also on Saturday. Showtimes are 7:30pm & 10:30pm. Laffs Inc, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-2140700. laffsinc.com

Autumn Harvest Festival - Enjoy delicious eats and fall treats around a warm bonfire, take a relaxing tractor hayride around the farm, or search the pumpkin patch for unique pumpkins and gourds.

We’ll have a petting farm with some of your favorite barn animals, pony rides for the little ones, and plenty more outdoor activities and crafts for kids of all ages. Also on Sunday. 11am-5pm, daily. Hoen’s Garden Center, 1710 Perrysburg Holland Rd., Holland. 419-865-6566.

[education]

Solar Superstorms - The planetarium will reopen with Solar Superstorms, a major new production that takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system – Coronal Mass Ejections. Fridays & Saturdays through October. 7:30pm. $5/adults, $4/children 12 and under. Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897. lourdes.edu

[miscellaneous]

Paranormal Tours of the Wolcott House - This 45 \-minute candlelit night tour of the historical and possibly haunted Wolcott House is sure to scare. It is advised that those participating be over 12 years old. Guests will watch a short film about the house and get to tour the home. New this year, on Halloween, the ORBS paranormal group will lead two investigative tours at three buildings at the

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Tuesday, 10.13 & Wednesday, 10.14 Stranahan Theater Enjoy a show of illusion at the magically mysterious performance of Criss Angel’s The Supernaturalists.

The Las Vegas opening weekend of the show was watched by over 250 million people worldwide, making them the most viewed magic group in history.

Television personality and magician, Criss Angel, will lead the performance via live stream from Vegas, with magicians who have appeared on Criss’ hit A&E show, Criss Angel Mindfreak, as well as others from NBC’s America’s Got Talent. 8pm Tuesday, October 13 & Wednesday, October 14. $39.50-$250. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org —ACG

A frightening history Fridays & Saturdays, 10.16-10.24 / Fort Meigs The battlegrounds of Fort Meigs are said to have been haunted since the War of 1812. During the fort’s present-day living history re-enactments, the appearance of soldiers and strange sounds have been reported.

During the Garrison Ghost Walks, participants will tour the eerie grounds in search of the paranormal. Reservations required. Rain or shine. Friday & Saturday, October 16-17 & 23-24. Walks depart every 15 minutes beginning at 7pm, with the last tour leaving at 9pm. $10/ages 13+, $5/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and under.

Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org —MLR Wolcott Heritage Center. Registration required. Also on October 17, 24, 30 & 31. 6pm-11:15pm. $15.

Wolcott House, 1035 River Rd., Maumee. 419-8939602. wolcotthouse.org BestSide ClownRide 2015 - Here it is clowns, the best and last Toledo Pub Riders’ ride of the year. Great prizes for the best and creepiest clown costumes, prizes will be awarded at 8pm and the roll begins immediately after. 7:30pm. Wersell’s Bike and Ski Shop, 2860 W. Central Ave. Visit event on Facebook.

Sunday, 10.11 [festival]

Applebutter Festival - Take a quick trip south of Toledo to the village of Grand Rapids for an afternoon of all things apple. The festival features Heritage Craftsmen, juried crafts, entertainment, great food, vintage farm equipment, re-enactment groups and pioneer demonstrations, the traditional apple butter stir and shops brimming with goodies.

10am-5pm. $10 parking. From Toledo (east): take US 24 west to State Route 295. Follow signs to Grand Rapids and Applebutter Fest parking (visit website for other routes). applebutterfest.org

Free

[benefit]

Wrap up Toledo 2015 - Join Mortar Board for the annual Wrap Up Toledo event to collect blankets to donate to those in need in the Toledo community!

Noon. UT Rec Center, 2801 West Bancroft St. 419530-3700. utreccenter.com

Monday, 10.19 [education]

Open Book Event - Join Sarah Everts, a journalist with a specialty in the history of science. She serves as the European correspondent for a weekly news magazine about molecules called Chemical & Engineering News. She will discuss “A century of poison gas: How the air we breathe was transformed into a weapon of mass destruction on World War One battlefields”. This event will include a discussion, Q&A and meet the writer. 6:30pm.

Main Library McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Tuesday, 10.20 [education]

Saturday, 10.17 [miscellaneous]

Night of Fire Zombie Run - The evening starts at 5pm with a variety of spooky Halloween activities and then, at 7pm, the howling darkness arrives and the Zombies come out. Waves of participants ages 11+ are sent out every 30 minutes starting at 7pm.

Registration required. 4:30-11pm. $30-$40. 10631 Airport Hwy., Swanton. muddogchallenge.com

9410 AIRPORT HIGHWAY pleasure365.com (419) 866-0750

Sunday, 10.18

Legal Controversies Over Nazi Art Looting Author of the Copyright Litigation Handbook, Raymond J. Dowd, a partner in the law firm of Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP in New York, will discuss Nazi art looting and who should profit from The Holocaust. 7pm. The University of Toledo College of Law, 1825 W. Rocket Dr. 419-724-0357. jewishtoledo.org Free

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PLAY BOOK Airbnb in Toledo

by Dorian Slaybod

Toledo lacks unique hotels and, in that void, local people have begun renting out their homes for nightly stays, primarily using the online service, Airbnb, a San Francisco-based company that has assisted over one million property owners throughout the world list their private residences for shortterm accommodations. Unlike a hotel, where consistency is pedigreed to ensure a similar stay every time, each Airbnb is entirely different.

Art House on the River

Sara Weaver showed me her Airbnb in Grand Rapids, a secluded cottage along the Maumee River that she and her co-owners call the ARThouse on the River. It has 3-bedrooms, each painted brightly, like Easter eggs. The house is filled with paintings— over 25 in total.

Its hallmark, though, is a long, wooden sun-room overlooking a forest of maple trees and the Maumee River. We were that at sunset, as the sun-room filled with a warm, pink light. The only sounds we could hear were our own voices.

The ARThouse is a project of four friends. Weaver runs the day-to-day

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operations, and the 3 other friends provide support when they can. They originally wanted to turn the property into an art gallery, a place to tour, not to dwell, but when 100 people showed up for the opening night, they discovered that people immediately felt at home. Weaver spent 8 months completely renovating the place, turning it into a full-time, year-round, Airbnb. Open for the past 2 years, the ARThouse has hosted over 60 guests.

The owners format each stay in order to accommodate more than just art enthusiasts. When a man who was originally from the area wanted to show his family what it was like to grow up in the countryside, Sara Weaver set up a tour of a nearby farm. The ARThouse has been so busy with returning and new guests that Weaver has left behind her desk job to run the Airbnb full-time. “Now I’m doing what I always wanted to do,” said Weaver.

House of Dow

Tucked deep into the Old West End neighborhood on Robinwood Avenue is a smartly manicured duplex owned by Allison Dow. Dow is a vintage clothing store owner and lifelong Toledoan, and

Allison Dow offers a front porch breakfast at The House of Dow. she bought her first home in April of this year. She quickly renovated and decorated both units of her duplex, filling them with antique furniture and rotating, local art throughout the home.

Dow found herself with a lot of usable space, and decided to utilize her three years of experience which she obtained while working in hospitality at the Wingate Hotel in Sylvania. In June, she began opening her doors to renters and, in less than 3 months, The House of Dow has already had over 20 guests. “People need a furnished place to live sometimes,” said Dow. “Every single person is here for a different reason,” said Dow. Dow charges as little as $55 per night for a private room and shared bath, and up to $2,000 to rent the entire first-floor unit for a whole month. Her guests have included couples who have travelled from long distances,

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medical students working temporarily at a nearby hospital, and a boat captain who Dow invited to her parents’ house for Thanksgiving dinner.

I spent a Saturday night in a room on the second floor. Dow gave me a key to the back door that took me directly to my room, and I was free to come and go as I pleased. It was decorated like a scene from a Wes Anderson movie with highschool band costumes and a hand-sewn tapestry that said “The World Is Yours to Explore.” I adjusted the air conditioning unit, and slept without concern. I awoke to a complementary front porch brunch: an avocado, egg, and bacon sandwich and fresh coffee. Dow’s cat, Charlotte, walked past my feet as I looked over the front-lawn shrubs and into the quiet neighborhood, feeling so much more rested than the day before.

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Mother Nature makes her presence known in ways beyond the occasional thunderstorm or sunny day, she also provides a natural medicine cabinet. Join The University Church for a workshop on Garden Medicinal Herbs, during which, attendees will explore and discuss the importance of plants and how they can be used for a variety of culinary and medical purposes. The workshop will explain which herbs thrive best locally while teaching the correct techniques to grow, harvest, preserve and use each herb. Registration requested.

11am-1pm on Saturday, October 10. $10 suggested donation.

The University Church, 4747 Hill Ave. tucvista@gmail.com —MLR

health and wellness events Wednesday, 10.7 Aerial Conditioning - This class is a combination of exercises on and off the aerial silk fabric and trapeze that will help you to improve your overall strength and flexibility. Perfect for all levels of experience. Wednesdays through November 18. $105/full 7 week session, $20/drop in class. Bird’s Eye View Circus, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 1-928-814-2030. birdseyeviewcircus.com

Sunday, 10.11 Pilates for Beginners - Learn the basic techniques and proper forms of pilates. 12:151:45pm. $40. Tonic Maumee, 2221 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-4044. tonicmaumee.com

Friday, 10.16

2013 Black, Ford Focus Titanium Flex Fuel, 30K miles, moonroof, leather, navigation system, heated seats, keyless/remote start. $16,800 contact Kim 480 313 4998

2012 Honda Fit Sport,Hatchback. 5 spd. 74K miles, new tires, Excellent condition. $12,000.

(216) 258-9281 before 9pm.

2002 Silver Hyundai Elantra- Original owner, great runner, clean. 133k miles. Blue books for $3700 selling for only $3000. Call 419-309-3444

2002 Ford Taurus SES- Good condition, many new parts with receipts available. Daily driver. 115k miles $3200 419-932-5311

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Herbs for the Immune System - As winter approaches, begin preparing for cold & flu season.

Supporting the immune system is a popular theme in herbalism. Learn about various herbs that may be used, how best to use them for prevention, and the treatment of common illnesses.

Discuss helpful foods & other supporting therapies. Make a batch of elderberry syrup to take home. Registration required. 5:30-7pm. $20.

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

419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Looking to start a band:

Toledo’s Newest Female DJ! For birthday parties, family reunions, dinners, bridal showers, etc. Also avail. to play at clubs and bars.

Call me at (419) 367-7507 DJMissT. weebly.com Saxophonist/ vocalist new to the area is available for recording live work as well as private lessons. Michael 206-724-3504 Drummer looking for band. Classic rock or country.

419-754-3030

Seasoned singer looking to start R &B group/band. Musical influences: Temptations, Dells and Stylistics.

Reggie: 216-254-6928. Serious inquiries only Judge Knot 3pc. band looking to play for special events, restaurants or lounges. 419-779-4532 Skeleton Crue

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Part Time Janitorial Help Toledo/Maumee/Perrysburg. 2nd and 3rd shifts. Must have

own transportation, no felony convictions able to pass a drug test. $9.15 - $9.60/hr to start with paid training, free uniforms, paid vacation and holidays. Apply in person: Toledo Building Services. 2121 Adams Street.

Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 2 PM. __________________________ City Barbecue in Sylvania is looking for friendly, high energy people to fill cook/counter

positions. Enjoy a flexible schedule, meal discounts and more. Apply in person, 7402 W. Central Ave. Must have a valid driver’s license.

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Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered Recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups Every Tuesday 7 to 8pm North Point Community Center 3708 W. Laskey Rd Toledo, OH 43623 The first Tuesday of every month we join together for a meal at 6:30 with the meeting to follow at 7pm child care available for meetings. We stamp for those who are required to attend. _________________________ Free Music Class - for grades 2-8, starting August 15 (every other Saturday) from 4-6pm. All students must bring a recorder or purchase a recorder in class ($5.00). For more information call Bro. Peterson 419-481-6210. Grace Community Center - 406 W. Delaware _________________________ New to the Area? Visit the New Neighbors League Club of Toledo at our website. www.newneighborstoledo.com. _________________________ mom2mom is not just another mom’s group. Moms, are you looking for an encouraging atmosphere to meet other women and gain practical insights on strengthening your family? mom2mom is for women with children of all ages. We meet the first Wednesdays of each month (9/9 - 5/4) from 9:15-11:15 AM at Christ the Word Church, 3100 Murd Rd, Sylvania.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are out and

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There is cause for celebration as Venus changes signs, Mercury finally speeds up and a new moon occurs during the Columbus Day holiday.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BY SUE LOVETT

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9th you begin to correct mistakes you made in the last three weeks. Make a list of resolutions to put into effect when the new moon makes its annual visit to your sign the 12th. A weekend away is awesome the 17th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Venus moves

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You

into the health-conscious sign of Virgo on the 8th. It may be necessary to avoid snacks at the tailgate parties. Travel on Columbus Day holiday could be expensive. Take a look at your budget the 16th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Celebrate on the

9th when Mercury speeds up. How great to know that it stays that way for the remainder of this year. You are off and running on Columbus Day. On the 16th leave for sightseeing and some football.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Thoughts of

career changes occur when you mix business with pleasure on the 10th. The new moon the 12th shines where you live. Take advantage of Columbus Day sales to make changes at home.

Get away the 17th and 18th.

hear from old friends on the 8th and drink a toast to Mercury the morning of the 9th. Enjoy a three-day weekend starting the 10th. On the 13th begin to plan for Halloween and do some shopping the 17th and 18th.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Celebrate on the 9th when you can leave

for a four day weekend. Hiking? Tailgating?

Outdoor barbeques? You have to work the 13th through the 16th but are off and running again the 17th and 18th.

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Your love life improves the 8th and your ENTIRE life improves after 11am on the 9th. You may have to work Columbus Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; then pack a bag for a trip the 16th, 17th and 18th. See the game in personâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; not on TV.

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VIRGO (August 23-September 22) On the 8th Venus adds spice to your already hectic life. You are on the road the 10th and 11th and could have a three-day weekend if you are off Columbus Day. History repeats itself on the 17th and 18th. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great!

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Venus, the love planet, has good messages for you on the 8th. A three-day weekend begins the 10th and you return late on the 12th. Luckily you have a short work week. Stay close to home the 18th and 19th.

war) on the 7th because on the 8th Venus moves away from you. Then Venus may bring you (or cost you) more money. Think about a new car the 12th. Why not! Leave late the 17th for a fun-filled weekend.

the 8th you begin to think about your budget but forget about it when planning for the threeday Columbus Day weekend. A last minute opportunity pops up the 17th and you take it immediately. Have fun!

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Scott Horn/Skot Horn Downtown Sylvania bursted with life during the inaugural Red Bird Arts District’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, October 2. Hudson Gallery premiered a solo exhibition of new paintings by local artist, Scott Horn.

Rachel Murphy, Shelby Miller, Ruthy Light and artist, Richard Reed, enjoy the opening.

The man of the hour, Scott Horn, shares a moment with his mother.

Chef’s Uncorked!

Tiffany Cao and Michael Robinson let sparks fly.

The social scene erupted in flavor on Thursday, September 24, during a night of food, wine and entertainment, benefiting, ProMedica Toledo, the ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, ProMedica Physicians and Continuum Services, The Arts Commission, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the NW Ohio Scholarship Fund.

DJ OneTyme and artist David Garibaldi experiment with entertainment.

Lynn Theresa and Erica Jean Portillo smile bright.

THE BASH 6 Imagination Station celebrated its sixth birthday with an extreme science party, showing off their formula for fun on Saturday, September 19.

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STYLE SENSE Style Sense: Kate McComb

by Angela Conley

Age: “You never ask a lady her age.”

Occupation: Digital Media Specialist at The University of Toledo Foundation/style blogger at FashionablyKate.net Kate McComb embodies the quintessential style for today’s woman: chic— yet attainable. Her skillful formula includes a multitude of styles, drawing inspiration from classic fashion icons while gracefully embracing today’s trends.

What’s your foundation for great style?

Rock what you love! Wear what makes you feel good! For me, style is about the mood I’m in or who I’m trying to be.

Sometimes I associate that with a color, texture or a silhouette and that’s where I start to build a look.

What are your three style must-haves?

Just three style must-haves? That’s impossible! But if I must, I would say a pair of jeans that make your butt look great, a dress that makes you feel fantastic and comfortable heels that give you height, excellent posture and confidence.

What’s your favorite statement piece?

I like my suede fringed skirt for my inner hippie [bought at an estate sale], a black beaded dress for the flapper in me [bought at Savers] and my faux leather jacket for my biker side. But I probably get the most compliments when I wear this red wool coat that belts at the waist and flares out… The best thing is that I got it for $16 at Savers.

What do you feel best in?

In the summer, I feel best in a breezy summer dress and bare feet. When I have to leave the house, I add wedges and a clutch.

As the weather cools I too often wear fitted jeans, a loose, lowcut top and boots or pumps. But when the opportunity allows, I love to get dressed up in a dress or skirt and try out my new finds!

Which celebrities or icons influence your style?

I adore Blake Lively’s style. She always appears effortlessly chic, sometimes very old glamour and other times very trendy…

I also follow some bloggers with great style that’s easy to wear, like Emily Schuman, Christine Andrew and Sheryl Luke… And of course I love vintage style from old movie stars.

If you could have one style superpower, what would it be?

… It would be great to quickly put together an awesome outfit that suits my style and is appropriate for its purpose in minutes.

You can read more about Kate’s creative style, learn fashion tips, and find inspiration at her blog, fashionablykate.net

Blogger, Kate McComb, shows off her classically feminine and effortlessly chic style.

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