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Pride 2018

LGBTQ+ locals discuss what it means to celebrate

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Dealing with Disease

Defining “No-Kill"

Area playwright examines Alzheimer's in Sleeping Peacefully

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Local pet shelters interpret the unregulated term

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Last Chance to Vote!

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The old Martini and Nuzzi’s Lounge in Maumee has been renovated and will reopen with new owners as Dexter’s Pour House once a liquor license is approved. The bistro/bar plans for live music six days a week. 6023 Manley Rd., 419-410-6851. See “Dexter’s Pour House” on Facebook.

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Clothing resale shop Nothing Over 9 has opened at 2543 S. Reynolds Rd., formerly Family Dollar, selling wearables that, mostly, cost $9 or less. nothingover9.com

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Talking Toledo with area businesses

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National “breastaurant” chain, Twin Peaks Sports Bar & Restaurant, will open at 5060 Monroe St., across from the Franklin Park Mall, in late August. twinpeaksrestaurant.com

ProMedica’s Nutrition Services management partner, Sodexo LLC, has opened a Barry Bagels inside ProMedica’s Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital complex. Sodexo opened a Barry Bagels in the ProMedica downtown steamplant headquarters last fall. 6:30am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday. barrybagels.com

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Organic bakery Earth to Oven will change their hours beginning August 20.

8am-3pm, Monday. 8am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday. Closed on weekends, but at the Toledo Farmers Market on Saturday. 5758 Main St., near Erie St. in downtown Sylvania. 419-824-0683. facebook.com/earthtoovenbakery

Chinese restaurant Jing Chuan, a local favorite since 1985, has reopened after extensive remodeling. 4424 Secor Rd., 419-472-9612. jingchuanrestaurant.com

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Heat Brings Rockabilly Sermon to Toledo

Fly fisherman can find advice and accessories when the Wildwood Anglers fly shop opens on September 1 at 5625 Main St. in downtown Sylvania.

This is the first shop from owners Brad Dunkle and Hunter Hayes, who offer guided fly fishing tours in the area under the same name. wildwoodanglers.com

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Bozart’s/The FARM Closes its Galleries

4. The Bearded Lady Project Challenges Scientific Stereotypes

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Dryer Vent Wizard, a company specializes in combatting lint accumulation and hazardous clogs, has opened in the area, their fifth in Ohio. 567-202-9089. toledodryervent.com

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ACTIVIST WATCH

Pier 7 has closed. The bar and dance venue opened last summer in the corner space, formerly occupied by Cousino’s Navy Bistro at The Docks.

Get involved. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Thursday, 8.23

Expansion Open House - Midwest Recovery Center, specializing in care for mental health and substance abuse disorders, invites the public to tour the newly expanded facility. 11am-5pm. Midwest Recovery Center, 7540 New West Rd., 866-203-0308. midwestrecoverycenter.com Free

Wednesday, 8.15

What Can You do to Prevent Gun Violence? - This seminar features panelists from the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action, and the Toledo Police Department for a discussion and Q&A on this serious topic. 7-8:30pm. First Unitarian Church of Toledo, 3205 Glendale Ave., 419-381-6999. uutoledo.org Free

Saturday, 8.25

Thursday, 8.16

People 1st of Toledo Advocacy Group Meet the members of this advocacy group run by individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and help them continue to educate the community concerning their situation while supporting their rights. 6-8pm. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, 5605 Monroe St., Sylvania.

419-885-5733. campcourageous.com Free

Sunday, 8.19

The High Level Diner, a familyowned Mexican and American diner at 222 S. Summit St., has closed.

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Advertising

Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) ELEANOR ROOSEVELT.

The Warehouse District flower/gift shop, Floral Pursuit, has closed.

Toledo-based patch, bag, and accessories Boonie Patch Co. will open their first retail shop in the space this October.

48 S. St. Clair St. near Maddie & Bella coffee shop. facebook.com/booniepatchco

Annual MultiFaith Family Picnic - Check out the newly built Pavilion at the Islamic Center while gathering with the community for a potluck including appetizers and a main meal, along with activities like games, crafts, and sports. 3-7pm. Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, 25877 Scheider Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-3509., icgt.org Free

Monday, 8.20

Issues & Ale: Seeing Green in Lake Erie Michigan Radio’s Lester Grahm will talk about the safety of Lake Erie’s water and what needs to be done to prevent toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Registration required. 6:30-8pm.

Black Cloister Brewing, 619 Monroe St., 419-214-1500. michiganradio.org Free

Wednesday, 8.22

Yes. No. Maybe? Medical Marijuana & Your Drug-Free Workplace Program - Listen in on this informational presentation on the awareness of business and operational issues from legalization, understanding of related drug-free program issues, and key decisions.

9:30-11am and 1-2:30pm. United Way of Greater Toledo, 424 Jackson St., 419-213-4600. lcmhrsb.oh.gov Free

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Women’s Equality Day Celebration - In honor of the continuing efforts to move toward equality, local advocacy groups come together to provide the public with family fun activities and entertainment. 10am-3pm. UAW Local 12, 2300 Ashland Ave., 419-241-9126. toledo-oh-aauw.net Free 10 Forward Open House: Community Outreach - Stand by the mission to connect with others to improve our city by discussing community issues and participating in workshops. A free clinic and health fair will accompany the event. Begins 11am Saturday, and 2pm Sunday, August 26. Toledo Masjid Al-Islam, 722 E. Bancroft St. 419-241-9522. toledomasjid.com Free Sundresses & Big Hats Day Party - Enjoy live entertainment from DJ Msax Saxophonist, appetizers, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and a contest for best dressed attire. Portions of proceeds benefit Groomed for Greatness, a nonprofit empowering support for young girls in the area. $25. 1-4pm. Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer, 1516 Adams St., 419-267-9765. “Sundresses & Big Hats Day Party” Facebook event.

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Museum on the water

The Maumee River provides the perfect opportunity for kayaking, boating and other water activities. If you know and love boats, or are just curious, check out the Toledo Antique & Classic Boat Show. With over 100 watercraft, the dock areas will be packed with displays along with local vendors, food and live music. 10am-4:30pm Saturday, August 25. Promenade Park Docks, 400 Water St., 419-255-2628. toledoboatshow.com Free

Get up and go

The City of Toledo, Metroparks Toledo and various local organizations have partnered with Charleston-based Gotcha Bikes to bring 100 bicycles and 18 docking stations to Toledo this summer. The program, expected to launch in August or September, will allow for community members and visitors to rent a bicycle for transportation purposes or recreation. Through an app, all payments are made online, and the rider will be able to unlock the bike using an activation code sent to their phone. End the ride by returning the bike to one of the 18 hubs. A display bike is available for view at Wildwood Metropark outside the visitors center.

In addition to this bike share, the University of Toledo is introducing green transportation on campus this fall with the launch of an electric scooter sharing program through the company Lime. ––LH

Revitalizing history

Our city’s oldest neighborhood, the Vistula Historic District, will soon be home to a new pocket park, named after James Colbert, a long-time neighborhood resident and community volunteer who passed away in February 2017. The Historic District received the donated vacant land, at the corner of N. Huron and Chestnut Streets, by the Salem Lutheran Church to create a new place to hang out in the neighborhood.

People came together on July 28 for a block party and dedication ceremony sponsored by the church, with support from the Art’s Commission and the city’s Sustainability Commission, a group of local advocates educating and promoting sustainability.

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Fully immerse yourself in the experience of beer brewing during a History & Hops Brewery Tour. Maumee Bay Brewing Co., Black Cloister and the Toledo History Museum team up to create a one-of-a-kind adventure exploring local beer and how it’s made. The tour includes tastings, a bus ride and historical insight. Craft beer lovers rejoice. Tickets are $45 for museum members, $50 for non-members. Offered 3-5pm Saturdays September 1 and 15.

Leaves from and returns to Black Cloister, 619 Monroe St., 419-215-2437. toledohistorymuseum.org —CP

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Where are they now?

T-town good ideas, RIP

By Johnny Hildo

Remember Tidy Towns?

Of course you don’t. It was a silly idea, approximately as forgettable as its name. It had something to do with using Block Watch groups as litter patrol. Former Mayor D. Michael Collins came up with it on a vacay to Ireland and wanted to implement it here in the Swamp.

His early demise eighty-sixed the idea before it ever got off the ground.

Which is probably the best outcome for the idea— allowing us to avoid the embarrassment it would likely have caused. Toledo has never been particularly tidy, before or since.

You Will Be Smaller in Toledo

While Tidy Towns lies in a deserved trash bin, what of Collins’ other Big Idea? Well, to be fair, it wasn’t really his idea. It was presented to him by local hipster artists. But to his credit, Collins recognized a good idea when it slapped him in the face.

Back in the early Twentieth Century, when Toledo was one of the larger cities in the U.S., city leaders decided to tout its status as a major transportation hub with a flashy sign high on the skyline. “You Will Do Better in Toledo” was born.

The original sign is long gone, but not forgotten. Collins was asked to resurrect the slogan, and the sign, as a modern day clarion call. Brilliant!, said Collins. And he immediately set about placing tiny, nearly illegible recreations of the original sign at entry points to the city, replacing the boring “Welcome to Toledo” alternatives.

Not satisfied with these ill-designed attempts, supporters wanted more, namely, a large electronic version of the sign at some prominent location.

Talks began, considering funding, design, and location. A signature, iconic piece seemed to be in the offing.

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Then it all petered out. What ever happened to the idea? No one seems to know. All we’re left with is the memory of what might have been, plus those teentsy weentsy street signs. Oh, and the inexplicably blue version of “You Will Do Better in Toledo” on the side of the old Easystreet Cafe on Washington Street.

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Proving ground

This seems to happen all too often here in T-Town. Folks have a good idea, announcements are made, momentum builds, then it falls apart. And no one knows why.

Take the old Holiday Inn on Summit Street. The artist’s rendition of a proposed renovation was tremendous!

We are regularly told renovation is imminent. Yet it still sits as an empty concrete shell. Or the Security/Nasby Building at Madison and Huron. Amid great anticipation, a renovation of the historic building was announced last year. Yet it still sits empty and unattended. The construction season is fast drawing to a close. And don’t get us started on the failed pile of bricks formerly called the Pythian Castle.

And the Lorraine Motor Hotel on Jefferson is no closer to being a downtown luxury hotel than it was when they were still renting rooms by the hour.

Meanwhile Southwyck continues to languish, and no one in leadership seems to notice. Ditto Northtowne.

Here’s our prediction. One of these days, a Big Announcement will come about re-use of one of these two eyesores. There will be beautiful artist’s renditions, and maybe even a groundbreaking. Then it’ll all likely fall apart.

Given all of the above, we propose a different slogan for Toledo. One that better captures the unexplained failures of too many good ideas.

“Toledo. We’ll believe it when we see it.”

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GUEST EDITORIAL Toledo Could Lead the Charge Combatting the upcoming voter purge

By Mike Brickner, Ohio State Director, All Voting is Local, Cleveland

Use it or lose it— or so says the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled in June, 2018 that Ohio’s aggressive process of purging voters from its rolls does not violate federal law. Under the ruling, state officials can legally cancel a person’s voter registration simply because they do not vote regularly.

None of our other constitutional rights are contingent on the frequency with which we use them: you do not lose your right to free speech simply because you have not written a letter to the editor in a few years; nor do you lose the right to a fair trial because you have not been charged with a crime previously. That begs the question: why is our most precious right— the right to vote— treated differently?

Democracy is not a spectator sport!  The first step is to register to vote. Register today, by contacting the Board of Elections of Lucas County Ohio.  You can register online or in-person or visit the Toledo City Paper registration table at the pride parade on Adams Street on Saturday August 18th.  Vote absentee by mail, vote in early polling locations, or vote on Election Day, but make sure to vote.

It is your constitutional right, don’t let it be taken away!

LUCAS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS 1 Government Center #300, Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 213-4001 | www.lucascountyvotes.org

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None of our other constitutional rights are contingent on the frequency with which we use them...

To answer that question, we should look at who the state is purging from the voter rolls. In Ohio, hundreds of thousands of people have already been purged, and there are likely to be hundreds of thousands more removed after the November 2018 election.

Those who are most likely to be purged are people who only vote in presidential elections, as missing a single federal election can tee a voter up for purging. For instance, if a person chooses to only vote in presidential elections and voted in 2016 but skips the 2018 election, they would be marked to be removed. If they do not vote or respond to a notice in the mail, they would be purged from the list after the 2022 gubernatorial election. As a result, a person who generally only votes in presidential elections would need to only sit out the 2020 election, and would risk being removed from the rolls.

People who move frequently, have inflexible work schedules, significant childcare responsibilities, a lack of transportation, or a disability are also more likely to miss elections and be in line for purges. This will undoubtedly impact more people of color and other historically disenfranchised groups.

Standing up to the purge provision

While the U.S. Supreme Court ruling was a blow to the right to vote, it does not mean that politicians have free reign to purge voters. When the courts and legislatures turn

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their backs to equality and justice, it is up to our communities to protect our rights and defend democracy. Toledo is leading the way to combat the massive voter purge that awaits us.

Toledo City Council passed legislation that would require the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to provide assistance to people who wish to register to vote, and to proactively ask customers if they would like to register or update their registration. This is profoundly important because many voters interact with DPU when they are relocating. This legislation would allow them to easily change their voter registration— and remain on the voter rolls.

While voters can also register at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), visits to the BMV are often infrequent and inconvenient. Plus, voters who are most at risk to be purged are also less likely to have a driver’s license or state identification card.

Providing opportunities for registration at the DPU will significantly expand voter access to underserved communities.

The process could be improved even more, making it as convenient as possible for both voters and city and county workers. At the BMV, people can complete their online voter registration by using existing data in the BMV’s database to populate the forms. A similar system could be established to make updating a registration form as easy as a single click. Toledo City Council could also consider designating other social service agencies and government offices that interact with the public to perform a similar service.

Toledo takes the lead

Voting strengthens our democracy, and increasing opportunities for voter registration benefits everyone. Purges of eligible voters from the rolls is a direct threat to civic engagement, but Toledo could lead the way in Ohio to combat the purges and to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their ballot. Other cities should follow Toledo’s lead and find creative ways to expand the franchise— not shut people out.

All Voting is Local is a nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign to expand access to the right to vote utilizing local election administration. It is a shared campaign led by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, American Constitution Society, American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights.

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ith the Toledo area renaissance in full swing, the City Paper salutes the progress of businesses, agencies and service providers that are transforming our region, beginning with the redevelopment of Downtown.

Spotlighting the new digs of area leaders, we begin with this issue and will continue in upcoming issues. Let us know about your office or retail space so we can feature your ‘new digs.’ Contact editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com

MadAveGroup

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MadAveGroup has assembled a team of multimedia renegades, creative anarchists, and industry goliaths in offices just off the Adams Street corridor. This powerhouse conglomerate, helmed

by CEO Jerry Brown, includes the “Humor-On-Hold” caller experience marketing of BusinessVoice to the aromatic success of SensoryMax, which creates signature scents for companies like Lincoln Motor Company. MadAveGroup is also home to Design 2 Influence, founded by the organization’s Chief Brand Officer Terry Lesniewicz, whose work is displayed in the Smithsonian and New York City’s National Design Museum.

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No-Kill Shelters Know your options before you adopt, or surrender, a pet

By Erin Holden The term “no-kill” is defined differently, depending on who you talk to. Because pet-owners, or those hoping to adopt a pet, might not realize the difference, Toledo City Paper examined the policies of local shelters. While approaches may vary, all shelters agree: it is much better to find a pet at a shelter than to support the often inhumane and shockingly unregulated puppy mill industry.

Some pet stores sell dogs from these mills, so do your research to avoid supporting a practice that may not be good for the animals involved. If you are looking to adopt a pet, or are forced to surrender a pet, you can rest easy that these five area shelters, and one clinic, do everything they can to help.

Lucas County Canine Care & Control Over 80 pups in need of homes

Toledo Animal Rescue The oldest no-kill shelter adds new services

Formerly known as the Toledo Animal Shelter, Toledo Animal Rescue is Toledo’s oldest no-kill shelter, founded in 1927.

Board President Kate Kelley said, “We are a true rescue in that we will care for any animal indefinitely.” There are euthanizations for animals that are sick or suffering when treatments don’t help, but that is at the discretion of a licensed veterinarian.

Toledo Animal Rescue offers some unique services, including training their dogs to make them more adoptable. They are also working with an organization in Akron to “match runners with the dogs who volunteer to take the dogs out and get them exercise,” Kelly said.

The Rehome Program will help families of pet owners who have passed away or have to go to a nursing home.

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Toledo Animal Rescue will care for the animals so that “family members can move on to what they need to do without fear of what will happen to the family pet,” Kelley said.

Kelley stressed that it is typically much better to adopt than to go to a pet store.

“A lot of times pet stores don’t really know where the pets are coming from,” she said. “Sometimes they do, and they turn a blind eye to it. They may advertise that they don’t deal with puppy mills…there are so many layers that it hides the fact that they’re still dealing with them.”

Visit Toledoanimalrescue.org to learn more about their adoption process. Cat adoptions range from $20 to $50, and dog adoptions range from $85 to $95.

The fee includes the cost of spaying and neutering.

640 Wyman St. 419-382-1130. toledoanimalrescue.org. info@toledoanimalrescue.org.

Noon-4pm, Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday.

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This dog shelter takes in Lucas County strays and also accepts owner surrenders, but there are instances where they will euthanize other than due to the health of the animal.

Community Outreach Coordinator Laura Simmons-Wark (pictured above) said, “We don’t do it [euthanize] for space. That’s a lot of people’s definition of no-kill, that you don’t euthanize for space.” They sometimes have to euthanize a dog due to severe human aggression and aggression with other dogs. If a dog has a bite history, LC4 is upfront about their policy that they can’t put the dog in the adoption program, and that it will be put down for public safety. They provide owner-requested euthanasia for these dogs, saving people money when they would otherwise have a bill from their vet. LC4 does work with other shelters (like MVSAP) who take some of the dogs with behavioral and medical issues.

Other than aggression and veterinarian-recommended euthanasia, “we have no time limit on our adoptable dogs,” Simmons-Wark said. “We have over 80 dogs looking for homes right now.”

Their adoption fee is $125 for a spayed or neutered dog. Find out more about the adoption process on their website.

“When you adopt, you’re not only getting the benefits of having an amazing pet,” Simmons-Wark said. “You’re saving a life.”

410 S. Erie St. 419-213-2800.

Lucascountydogs.com.

11am-7pm, Monday-Friday.

11am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday.

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Toledo Area Humane Society Fighting against cruelty for all animals

While the Toledo Area Humane Society (TAHS) does not identify as nokill, its euthanasia rates are very low at approximately four per month, according to Marketing and Events Coordinator Abbey Hall. TAHS only euthanizes if there is no medical hope for the animal or if there are behavior issues that render the animal unadoptable (severe aggression). Hall explains that some animals simply “aren’t able to overcome the trauma they incur from cruelty. We work with them as long as we can, but when they’re a threat to people or other animals, it’s not an animal that we can safely place in the community.” The predominant example of this are dogs that have been used for fighting.

What sets TAHS apart, according to Hall, is that they have “legal jurisdiction to prosecute” in cases of animal cruelty.

We have cruelty officers; that’s an important part of what we do as a whole.”

In the shelter’s fights to do whatever they can to address animal cruelty, they take in more than just cats and dogs, including “pocket pets”—rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rats —and livestock ranging from chickens to horses. “You name it, we take it,” Hall said.

Another service that TAHS provides is to temporarily hold animals for pet owners who have had to relocate because their house burned down, or they have had to enter a domestic abuse program.

“Sometimes people have apprehension toward leaving because of an animal,” Hall said.

Adoption fees include spaying, neutering, and age-appropriate vaccinations.

The prices range from $35 for senior cats to $100 for kittens and $75 for senior dogs to $325 for puppies.

827 Illinois Ave. 419-891-0705. toledohumane.org. Info@toledohumane.org.

Noon-6pm, Monday-Friday.

Noon-5pm, Saturday-Sunday.

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Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet Working with other shelters to save lives

This no-kill shelter takes in animals from the public, as well as from some other area animal shelters, including Wood County Animal Shelter and Lucas County Canine Care & Control (also known as LC4). They also get animals from Kentucky and even work with a group that brings animals from Qatar.

“A lot of groups have been pulling animals from other places,” board member Lisa Giles explained. “ We always try to help out the community, but sometimes we’ll go outside the community.”

If an animal comes in with a treatable illness like parvo, Giles said that they treat them and put them up for adoption. “For cats, if they’re FIV or feline leukemia positive, we’ll put them in a foster home, and place them in Best Friends (a non-profit animal sanctuary in Utah).”

There is a $25 special for kitten adoptions right now, it is $250 to adopt a dog, $75 to adopt a cat, both of which include spaying and neutering.

One thing that sets MVSAP apart from many shelters is that they have a fund dedicated to helping pet owners keep their pets when they have financial hardships. “That money we raise actually goes to help the community take care of their animals so they can keep them in their homes,” Giles said.

MVSAP has a screened in area for their cats to roam, and they always try to gauge how the dogs and cats interact with other animals. It’s a good time to see how the animals interact before putting them in a home that already has pets.

5250 Hill Ave. 419-537-9663. maumeevalleysaveapet.org. mvsap@att.net.

Noon-5pm, Wednesday-Saturday.

Paws and Whiskers Kitten season is upon us Paws and Whiskers is the only no-kill feline-only shelter in the Toledo area, and they have their job cut out for them with kitten season now in full swing. The shelter has been around for almost 23 years.

“We have a huge cat problem in Toledo.

Dogs have multiple places to go,” Shelter Manager Christine Barton said. “I’ve had them (cats) dumped here in boxes.”

Barton says drop-offs like these are problematic because cats may escape from the box before the shelter opens and be hit by a car. “My advice is to keep them as safe as possible until you can get them to one of the shelters.”

This can be difficult when there is such an overpopulation problem. Paws and Whiskers has a three-month waiting list for taking in cats right now; however, they are doing their best to adopt out as many as possible, adopting out more than 35 in July.

When it comes to euthanizing, Paws and Whiskers will do everything medically possible to save a cat. “The only time we euthanize is for medical reasons (if the

Humane Ohio

A low-cost option for pet owners Though Humane Ohio is primarily a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, it offers other services to support community pet owners as well. The clinic operates as Toledo’s largest food bank, they run a foster program, and they rent traps to assist with TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) that addresses cat overpopulation.

“The goal of everything we do is to reduce the pet homelessness problem,” Development and Marketing Coordinator Kaylie Spotts said. They keep their prices low to help limit overpopulation, preventing animals from ending up on the streets. For spaying/neutering, it costs $70 for a dog under 100 pounds, $110 for dogs over 100 pounds, and $45 for “owned cats” (cats that are not strays or ferals).

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cat is suffering). If there is a chance that cat can thrive, then we do not euthanize,” says Barton.

To push more adoptions, the shelter always has a buy-one-get-one-half-off special. The price of adoption is $75 cash or check and $80 with a credit card.

It includes spaying or neutering, the medical exam, shots, and they will soon add microchipping.

As with all of these shelters, Paws and Whiskers is a non-profit that needs volunteers, particularly for fostering.

“Every day there’s at least 20 calls (about dropping off cats). If cats were spayed and neutered, we wouldn’t have this problem.”

32 Hillwyck Dr. 419-536-1914. pawsandwhiskers.org.

Noon-7pm, Tuesday-Thursday.

Noon-5pm, Friday-Sunday.

If volunteers are interested in helping with TNR, they can pay a deposit of $60 to get a trap (it will be refunded when the trap is returned), bring the cat to the clinic, and pay $27 for it to be fixed.

Fosters are always needed, especially during kitten season, and volunteers can fill out an application online to participate in this program. It helped over 230 cats be adopted last year.

Humane Ohio’s pet food bank serves around 600 families who, for $1 a month, can get enough pet food to feed up to two pets. People who want to benefit from the program must show proof of financial need. “We rely entirely on donations and kind-hearted people across the community to donate food,” Spotts said. “We’re really appreciative of the community that supports us and makes this possible.”

To learn more about Humane Ohio’s spay/neuter services, the pet food bank, the TNR program, or becoming a foster, visit humaneohio.org.

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Celebration and commemoration

PHOTO CREDIT: R.G. CRAVENS.

BY JEFF MCGINNIS

LGBTQ celebration’s history and meaning At 1am on June 28, 1969 at The Stonewall Inn in New York City, police raided the gay-friendly bar. Such raids were, sadly, not uncommon at the time. But that night, a long simmering tension over unjust police treatment — targeting homosexuals and trans individuals — came to a full boil.

Patrons were resisting and a crowd began to coalesce outside. As the arrested were taken away, shouts of support rang out. A full-fledged riot ensued, one which would forever crystalize the LGBTQ rights movement in this country.

A year later, gay rights organizations in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York held marches in commemoration of the Stonewall riots. As the years have passed, the marches have continued, adding locations around the country. Ideas of protest, liberation and visibility have been distilled down to a single word: Pride.

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTINE SENACK, GIRL IN THE GLASS CITY

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Dr. R.G. Cravens, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Bowling Green State University, has a long personal history with Pride, having started a celebration himself in 2012 in his native Tennessee. He notes earlier incidents of civil unrest, but says that none had so galvanized the movement as Stonewall: “There is now a much longer history of political and social organizing for LGBT folks, but Pride can be related to what happened at Stonewall. The people who were there, the vanguard of this event, were gender non-conforming, many were people of color, most were young, many were homeless. They were people who had been severely harmed by politics and society at that time. Their families, their jobs, their homes, had all been stripped away by an unjust system. And they were willing to risk their lives to stand up for their right to exist, and to not be intimidated.”

Toledo PRIDE

The Stonewall Inn in New York City.

Equality Toledo

Lexi Hayman-Staples, Toledo Pride event coordinator, has been involved since Toledo Pride began in 2010 as a small event held at the then Erie Street Market. Hayman-Staples recalls the first year generating little more than a few hundred bucks and a small crowd, but seeing the event blossom into a popular area tradition has been heartening.

“We have a committee that plans everything from the performers to the volunteers, to the social media and graphic aspects of making Toledo Pride happen. It’s a big undertaking, but it’s alot of fun, and it’s grown leaps and bounds since we began. I think it just shows how important Pride is in general, but how amazing the support of our city is... I think it’s an important part of celebrating not only where our community is, but the history of where we came from.”

Lexi Hayman-Staples

Analese Alvarez, executive director of Equality Toledo, is a California-native who moved to Toledo in 2015. Alvarez has worked with Toledo Pride to organize an entire week of events leading up to the parade. Equality Toledo’s events include a “Tie-Dye for Pride!” event, at the Collingwood Arts Center, on Wednesday, and a candlelight vigil held at the Love Wall on 13th and Adams St. on Thursday night.

“Pride was something pretty important to me when I came out. I was 20, living in Los Angeles, and going to college. Being surrounded with a community and a support system was very, very new to me. To me, Pride has always been that balance. It’s a mixture of understanding, tracking where LGBTQ people have come from, where we are and where we are going. Even all these years later, we’re still fighting for equal rights while at the same time taking a moment to celebrate each other.”

Analese Alvarez, executive director of Equality Toledo. Photo courtesy: Analese Alvarez.

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“It’s not just the gay community, black community, white community.

It stands for everyone,” George Thompson

Pride belongs to everyone PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTINE SENACK, GIRL IN THE GLASS CITY

Pride is who you are “People take pride in who they are, and being able to live their life, true to themselves, without having to live a lie,” said Toledo area Allstate agent Jamilynn Fox. “So basically, taking pride in who they are, and living true to themselves.”

Fox, who operates two different Allstate offices in the Toledo area, has Jamilynn Fox worked in insurance for over 15 years.

A trans woman, Fox has been attending Toledo Pride celebrations since moving to the Glass City from New York in 2011.

“I think that there’s a far greater acceptance of the LGBT community, compared to what it was 10 years ago, or especially 20 years ago. And Pride events help to bring the rest of the community out, and bring everybody together,” said Fox. “I hope people realize that we’re all human, and we need to celebrate our differences Humanity is one big, giant mosaic and it’s a good thing that we’re not all the same. I think it’s what makes life interesting.”

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“Pride belongs to everyone.

It’s not just the gay community, black community, white community. It stands for everyone,” said George Thompson, owner and operator of Georgjz419.

Opened in 2016, Georgjz419 has established itself as a popular LGBT-friendly bar and dance club. “We are doing extremely well, and the club has been very well received. We now have people coming from Detroit, Columbus and Cleveland. So that’s a good thing for Toledo.”

Georgjz will host a post-parade street party on Saturday, August 18, beginning at 8 pm.

“We’re going to have beer trucks and food trucks on Adams and 13th St. and the parking lot. All of the proceeds from the sales go to Equality Toledo. “Everyone should feel good, feel happy, enjoy the night, enjoy the company. I think it’s going to be a great turnout.”

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Friday, August 17 You Will Do Better in Drag 7-11pm | Promenade Park

Performers, musicians, and DJs will keep the crowd dancing during the first official event of Toledo Pride weekend. $5 (or $3 with cleaning supplies, school supplies, disposable plates/silverware, or individually wrapped snacks). All donations and proceeds go to support Northwest Ohio Community Shares and Harvey House.

Saturday, August 18 Toledo Pride Parade

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Noon-1pm | Adams Street

Last year, thousands of Toledoans lined the downtown Toledo streets to cheer on over 50 local businesses, community and religious organizations participating in Toledo’s most colorful parade. This can’t-miss event is all ages.

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Events Georgjz419 After Pride Street Party

8pm-2am | Georgjz419 1205 Adams St.

Pride celebrations move to Georgjz419 for an 18+ party featuring an indoor stage, an outdoor stage and fun on Adams Street. On the outdoor stage, catch an underwear fashion show at 9pm and an 11pm drag show. Tempt yourself with male revue shows at 10pm and midnight on the indoor stage. With DJs inside and outside, 100% of proceeds will go to support EqualityToledo. $5 cover. Wristbands available at Georgjz419 before the parade or during the day at Promenade Park.

Sunday, August 19 Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl 2-5pm | Adams Street

Sleep in and wind down after a long weekend with boozy brunches at the bars and restaurants on Adams Street.

1-11pm | Promenade Park

Learn more about Pride by stopping by vendor booths, speaking to community organizations and meeting your neighbors. Dance to DJs and musicians and watch drag performances.

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Where we’ve been and where we’re going Beyond a celebration of the history and heritage of the LGBTQ community and honoring the legacy of those who took a stand at the Stonewall Inn that night in Manhattan, events like Toledo Pride act as a touchstone for those in the community to note how far things have come and how far we all still have left to go.

“It’s sort of a responsibility to celebrate where we’ve been, where the movement is currently, what we still have to work on. We also have to educate ourselves, which is hugely important,” Dr. Cravens said. “ From a bigger scope, it’s celebrating community, and each other. And it’s not just about the LGBTQ people, but it’s about our allies who are straight, who are married, who are in the grey area— it’s about celebrating each other and supporting each other, and recognizing this community,” Alvarez concurs.

“Truly being able to feel, for one day, like you’re the majority, or like your voice is the loudest. It is kind of a different feeling for most people in minority groups. That goes for not just the LGBT community, but minorities in general,” said Hayman-Staples.

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POPPERS Kielbasa in the outfield

8/17 Acoustic Troubadours 8/18 Dragonfly 8/24 Shawn Sanders 8/25 Dave Carpenter

Trivia Monday 7p & 8p

kind pe0ple great beer

Even if your family history makes no mention of Polish relatives, everyone in Toledo can claim to be a little bit of a Pole. Show your official, or byproxy, Polish pride during Polish Heritage Night at Hensville. Pregame for the Mud Hens’ 7pm game against the Rochester Red Wings with an all-you-can-eat buffet filled with Stanley’s Market’s kielbasa and pierogi and a live polka concert from Randy Krajewski and Badinov. $33.

5:30-7pm. Friday, August 17. Toledo Mud Hens, 406 Washington St., 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com stanleysMarket.com

Alley craft

Spin your wheels through Sylvania during the Ridin Late in County 48 glow ride (or just wear comfy athletic wear and pretend you did) and then wind down during the Alley Beer Garden after party. Held in the Richard Becker Alley behind Fuller Art House, this free after party will offer craft beer from Sylvania’s Upside Brewing and Inside the Five Brewing Company, grub from food trucks, including The Displaced Chef Latin Cuisine and vegetarian food from The Leaf and Seed truck. Top off the fun with live music— GreenAcre Sessions takes the stage from 6-8pm, followed by Vester Frey from 9-11pm. For more info on the $15 glow ride, visit facebook.com/Ridinlate.

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Spend Saturday evenings in August with Italian cuisine and live piano at Sebastiano’s Italiano Restaurant.

Toledo’s longtime musician and educator Tom Szor will tickle the keys of the restaurant’s baby grand while taking requests from diners enjoying Sebastiano’s fresh and authentic Italian cuisine. Reservations are encouraged because space is limited.

6-9pm. Saturdays in August. 4448 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-382-0615. sebastianositaliano.com

Harvest your inner agrarian and spend the offseason growing your interest in urban farming during Toledo GROWs 2018 Master Urban Farmer Program, made possible through a partnership with Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

The 10-week class will cover Good Agricultural Practices, site selection, and farming basics including soil health, plant science, nutrition, pest management, crop scheduling, bees and pollinators, and small animal husbandry. Classes will be held from 6-8pm on Thursdays, beginning September 6. Learn more about the program during a free informational meeting, from 6-7pm on Thursday, August 16 at Toledo GROWs (900 Oneida St.). Classes cost $100 and scholarships are available. For more info, visit facebook.com/lucascountyextension. —AC

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CHOW LINE Bulgarian in BG

For a satisfying meal, Naslada Bistro Naslada is a Bulgarian word connoting a relaxing, enjoyable evening with friends. There could be no better description for the Bowling Green eatery we visited recently. Capturing Mediterranean and Eastern European influences, the restaurant was opened in 2003 by Chef Boby Mitov, who moved to Bowling Green from Bulgaria as a “trailing spouse” when his wife, Mariana, took a job with Bowling Green State University in the Apparel Merchandising and Product Development Program. Unable to find the foods he was used to, Mitov opened the restaurant to serve his new neighbors cultural flavors he was homesick for, prepared as they are in the ‘old country.’

pered sausage to several goat cheeses, some hard and others softer, was also a welcome starter, easily shared.

The wine list affords a limited but representative number of European wineries. Not so much French and Spanish, seen frequently on area lists, but other regions including the restaurant’s Bulgarian homeland. We enjoyed a bottle of Yanta Cab Franc, a rather unique selection as the Cabernet Franc grape is usually elbowed out by its cousin, the Cab Sauvignon (we have an affinity for Cab Franc, long story). The Yanta is recommended as rare and choice.

Warm welcome

We were greeted warmly with what we understand is the “Bulgarian way”

by Ricky, a BGSU student who was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, outspoken and helpful. The music that flooded the room had a Greek influence, an active, upbeat tempo with a 1/2 beat.

Ricky brought house-made breads to the table, including a tangy sourdough, cut curiously into diamond shapes, a sun-dried tomato Focaccia and a French baguette, accompanied by an olive oil and parmesan dipping sauce.

Comfortable, with simple tables and chairs, and adorned with Bulgarian garments and art pieces, the space invites customers to sit and enjoy. We began with the seasoned feta, authentic Bulgarian cheese, drizzled with olive oil, folded in parchment and sprinkled with a variety of seasonings. The creamy, warm result spread easily on the slices of housemade baguette. The Rustic Platter, a second appetizer, with an array of sausages and cheeses ranging from prosciutto to pep-

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Old world flavors

We enjoyed the beef stroganoff, referred to by Ricky as the BGS (apparently an in house reference to beef goulash stroganoff), with its tubes of pasta with tender beef tossed in a creamy yet peppery sauce. The portobello Gyuvech (pron. guy-yoo-vich) was served in a hot pot, a vegetarian menu option with mushrooms, onions, spinach and roasted red peppers over basmati rice and wonderfully seasoned lutensila sauce.

The red lentil stew with steamed cauliflower and root vegetables topped with a baked italian cheese blend was hearty and filling. The Spicy Shrimp Kavarma, also served in a earthenware clay pot, came with a spicy cayenne white wine sauce with plenty of tail on shrimp amid bell peppers, leeks, sweet onion and tomatoes.

The pasta Rasta, a mixture of a variety of vegetables, including pan seared portobello, and multi-colored rotini pasta in a spicy, light cream sauce was accompanied by the Shopska salad, a traditional village salad with chopped tomatoes,

cucumbers and roasted red peppers all stacked attractively and ringed with red onion slices on a the plate.

The restaurant, relatively quiet on the weeknight summer’s evening that we visited, perhaps allowed Ricky, who admitted he was a transplant from New York, in Bowling Green to attend school, to be more attentive. However, his service lead us to question “who taught this guy how to serve tables?” He made our evening.

After the dessert options were explained to us, we selected the espresso ice, crystallized house-blend espresso, topped with honey-infused whipped sour cream and sprinkled with cocoa, which packed a semi-savory, caffeinated punch.

The winner was the hazelnut crepe, a made to order French crepe with a rum flambe, accompanied by organic vanilla ice cream, all eagerly shared by our table mates.

The entire evening was a warm glow, enhanced by the wine, good conversation, excellent food, and attentive service.

And though I’m not sure of the Bulgarian term for appreciation (Google Translate only travels so far), any trip to Nasalada will certainly engender those feelings.

5-9pm, Monday-Thursday.

5-10pm, Friday-Saturday.

182 S. Main St., Bowling Green.

419-373-6050. nasladabistro.com

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Wednesday, 8.15

Cooking Basics Main Branch Library

Learn the basics of cooking at this monthly community cooking class. Stop by to learn what recipe will be prepared. 2-3pm.

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

Only $5 at the Gate Kids 12 and under are FREE

A Vintage inspired, flea- market style, open-air shopping event showcasing the best local artisans, shops & small businesses!

Free Parking, Free Bag Check, Free Furniture Porting System

150+ vendors

vintage - bohemhian goods gypsy couture - chippywood art live music - food trucks

Lunch and Learn Brandywine Country Club

While indulging in a tasty lunch, learn from Meredith Soleau, owner of 424 Degrees, a business consulting agency, as she breaks down the basics of social media for business, from creating content to using keywords and lead generation forms. $120. 11am-1pm.

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

Thursday, 8.16

Northwest Ohio Rib Off Lucas County Fairgrounds

Wood County Fairgrounds 13800 W. Poe Rd. Bowling Green, OH 43402

Local and national vendors compete to prepare the best ribs, and you get to eat them. Try multiple recipes and then vote for your favorite all weekend long. $7-$37. 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. nworiboff.com

Vegan Cooking Class ICE Restaurant and Bar

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Create vegan dishes with Rachel and Mike Zickar from Vegan Toledo who will instruct this class. Learn about a vegan diet and lifestyle while having any questions answered. $65.

6:30-8:30pm. 405 Madison Ave. 419-246-3339. icetoledo.com

Friday, 8.17

New Asian Cuisine Class Foodlogy

Create Korean, Thai, and Chinese classics like hot and sour soup, fiery Korean beef bulgogi with quick kimchi, and Thai green curry. $45. 6-9pm.

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

Saturday, 8.18

Fun with Phyllo Dough Foodology

This adult only class makes delicious Greek dishes with the papery thin dough. Menu includes spinach pie, baklava, mini gyro bowls, fattoush salad, greek dressing and fresh hummus. $45.

5-8pm. 2059 W. Laskey Rd. 567-970-7100. foodology.com

Chef’s Favorite Summer Flavors Dinner Benchmark Restaurant

The chefs of Benchmark will prepare a delectable seven-course meal hilighting summer favorites and wine pairings from Vintner Select. $150.

6-11pm. 6130 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-873-6590. benchmark-restaurant.com

Saturday, 8.25

Chef Omar’s Pop Up Greg’s Grille Downtown

Smashing Toledo, a local organization promoting culinary art in the Glass City, will host a one night only ‘pop-up’ dinner with Chef Omar. $65.

6-9:30pm. 840 N. Summit St. 419-214-0722. chefomar.eventbrite.com

Tastings Wednesday, 8.15

Craft Cocktail Workshop Registry Bistro

Explore “Tequila Beyond the Margarita” during this hands-on workshop creating your own drink while learning its history and noshing on light appetizers. $25. 6-8pm. 144 N. Superior St. 419-725-0444. registrybistro.com

Thursday, 8.16

An Evening of Beer Sampling Market on the Green

Meet vendors while taking sips of beer from Athens’ Jackie O’s Brewery. Complementary food samples also provided. $5. 6-8pm. 1806 Madison Ave. 567-585-0055. promedica.org/ marketonthegreen

Friday, 8.17

Solo Vino Portfolio Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

You asked and they listened. The market welcomes Solo Vino Owner Mimma Bonderer to showcase selections from her catalog, per customer request. Prices vary. 4-7pm.

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

Saturday, 8.18

Summer Sparklers Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Things are going to get bubbly at this tasting.

Try sparkling wines as a perfect ending to the summer. Pours begin at $1. Stop by anytime from 2-8pm.

5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

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Thursday, 8.23

New Items Tasting Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

The shop introduces new wines to their inventory for you to taste. Add to your palate and try something new! Prices vary. 5:30-7:30pm.

5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Friday, 8.24

German American Fest Preview Walt Churchill’s Market

Get ahead of the game before the GAF comes to town by sampling German and Austrian wines.

Prices vary. 4-7pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

Mud Hens Craft Beer Tasting Fleetwood’s Rooftop

Featuring different brands and breweries, get your hands on 12 beer samples while watching the Mud Hens play against the Columbus Clippers from the rooftop. Buffet also included. $45, $35/designated drivers. 6-8pm.

406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com

Saturday, 8.25

Back to School Blues Walt Churchill’s Market

School is almost back in session, and the market knows that can take a financial toll. Sample selections that are affordable for anyone. Prices vary. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee.

419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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FILM NOTES Yellow brick lawn

With winged monkeys, wonderful (and evil) witches, a scarecrow, a fearful lion, and a man made of tin, the Emerald City is a magical place. However, good is made better when the iconic 1939 Wizard of Oz film is screened outdoors on the lawn of the TMA’s Glass Pavilion. Come join Dorothy, Toto and the rest of the gang, but don’t worry— there will be no tornado to whisk you away. 9:15-11pm. Friday, August 17. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Old on the new screen

New movies can be exciting, but sometimes Hollywood blockbusters feel like the same old story.

Find a fresh change by peering into the past with these offerings from Fathom Events: Robert Townsend’s 1991 documentary Making The Five Heartbeats details the rise and fall of the 1960s R&B/soul group. 7pm.

Monday, August 27 at Franklin Park 16.

Symbiotic surrealism Recent BGSU alum specializes in experimental film

By Jason Webber

On the surface, Hailey Ameling’s film Dilution doesn’t make sense.

There’s no narrative, no script, not even any dialogue. But after watching it, you still instinctively “get it.”

And that’s the 22-year old filmmaker’s whole point.

“I want to make something an audience can look at and every single person comes away with their own interpretation,” said Ameling, a 2018 Bowling State University graduate.

“It’s about trying to draw out a feeling or emotion.”

Dilution , which was recently screened for a mystified audience at the Glass City Film Festival, is a short film depicting a woman taking a bath.

But with its surreal black-and-white closeups and squelchy sound mix, it’s not the type of bathing one does after a long day.

“With Dilution, I wanted to explore the feeling of trauma,” said Ameling.

“The main symbolism in the film isn’t the bath itself but water. Water can represent a lot. When you take a hot bath, you feel relaxed and safe, but if you put your head under the water, it can also kill you.”

Born to film

Given Ameling’s upbringing in Clyde, Ohio, it’s not surprising she would end up pursuing a career in the creative arts. Born to a father who drew pen and ink comic book art and a mother who created Frank Frazettastyle fantasy paintings, Ameling developed her creative side early. In high school, she was a band geek, playing the saxophone, and was also heavily involved in the art club. In her free

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time, she was—and still is—an avid Dungeons & Dragons player. In fact, it was her love of D&D that inspired her first film, Roleplay.

While pursuing her degree in digital arts from BGSU, Ameling made other films, including a few music videos.

She collaborated with an avant-garde musician named Ree Frequent on a piece called 26, 27, a bizarre film designed to capture what it feels like to suffer a migraine.

The RiffTrax crew— Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame)— will provide playful commentary and live lampooning for the sci-fi fantasy cult classic Krull at 8pm on Thursday, August 23 at Franklin Park 16 and Fallen Timbers 14.

Ticket prices to both shows: $12.50/general. $11.50/seniors. $10.50/children. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-2324. Fallen Timbers 14 + Xtreme, 2300 Village Dr. W., Maumee. 419-878-3898. fathomevents.com—AC

Influences and plans

Ameling cites David Lynch’s iconic surrealist film Eraserhead as a major life and work influence and also gives nods to Alejandro Jodorowsky’s El Topo, and the collective works of audio/ visual artist Pipilotti Rist.

Recently married to her husband Gabel Johnson, Ameling is currently employed as a digital media specialist for the robotics company RobotWorx in Marion. But when she’s not on the clock, she continues to study the craft of cinema arts, teaching herself postproduction special effects, and planning her next movie. What’s it about?

She doesn’t know yet. But it’s guaranteed to be fascinating and cathartic.

“I think it’s important as an artist to create things that help you release conflict and negative feelings inside yourself,” said Ameling. “It’s equally cool if you can create content that lets the viewer do that as well. The best art is a symbiotic relationship between the creator and the viewer.”

For more information on Hailey Ameling, visit haileyameling.com.

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BOOK NOTES Get outside and read

Best-selling author, freelance writer and podcaster Florence Williams believes nature makes us happier, healthier and more creative, which is the premise of her book The Nature Fix. Traveling all over the world, Williams provides new research on the power of outdoors and how it benefits the brain. She will be stopping at the Toledo Lucas County |Public Library Main Branch for an Open Book event to discuss that topic and sign copies of her book, which will be available for purchase. 7-9pm Thursday, August 30. Main Branch Library McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free ––CP

Healthy Never Tasted So Good!

Decades in the making

Featuring green bowls, grain bowls, broth bowls, and made-from-scratch beverages. These hearty salads leave you energized and full. Menu is perfect for those eating vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more.

5231 Monroe St., Ste C. Toledo, Ohio 43623

1399 Conant Street Maumee, Ohio 43537

Toledo poet Melvin Douglas Johnson has been writing poems his entire life. Now, in his late 70s, Johnson shows no signs of slowing down. Join the beloved poet for the book release party for his latest, Tears from the Hood. Johnson will share the stage with friends and local writers. Books will be available for sale. 6-9pm. Saturday, August 25.

Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo Free, but $5 donations are encouraged. —AC

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THEATER NOTES

CURTAIN CALL

Giggles and chuckles

Get a good laugh in with stand-up performances by Darin Casler, Ian Davis, Silas Green, Elliott Kreim, Charles Wetzel Jr. and host, Michael DeSanto at FilmToledo’s Untitled Improv Show.

Proceeds benefit FilmToledo, a non-profit film commission bringing outside productions to Toledo and promoting the local film community. $10. 7pm Sunday, August 19. The Ottawa Tavern, 1817 Adams St., 419-725-5483. innovationconcerts.com

Tragedy and Hope

Monroe writer shares personal tale with new play about Alzheimer’s

By Jeff McGinnis More than three million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease every year, the vast majority of them over the age of 60. Though treatments can help manage symptoms for a time, there is no cure for the disease.

Beyond the effects it has on the individual suffering from the malady, it has a powerful effect on their loved ones— seeing someone so dear to them slowly ebb away, memory by memory.

It is that effect— on both the individual who has the disease and the people surrounding them— that is the focus of Sleeping Peacefully, a new play at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts in Monroe, MI, opening Friday, August 17. Written and directed by Monroe writer and performer Vicki Maxwell, the show focuses on a woman dealing with her father’s Alzheimer’s Disease.

Write what you know

“It is a story about a woman and a family who are dealing with Alzheimer’s, but in a warm, tender story— how they deal with it with laughter and tears. They try to remember the good things,” Maxwell said.

The story Sleeping Peacefully tells is a very personal one for Maxwell, as her own father had Alzheimer’s. “I was in a writing group at the theater,” she said. “They were working mostly on screenplays. I have a background in theater, so I thought, ‘Well, I know about plays, I’ll write a play.’

“Then, of course, the next thing is, ‘What do you know?’ Because you want to write about something that you know. So, I know how we were trying to deal with Alzheimer’s. It’s not our story, but there’s a lot of our family in the story.”

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(L-R) Bill McCloskey acts the part of Walter Adams and Mary Kurtz plays Alexandra Stevens.

A moving process

After completing the script, Maxwell showed it to the executive director of River Raisin, who became very interested in adding the show to the Centre’s theatrical season. From there, Maxwell said, it was just kind of natural for her to direct the show, seeing that her story made it to the stage.

“I’m much more involved, I suppose, because it’s been a long process from the beginning to the end— and, of course, we’re not to the end yet. But in this process of coming up with the idea, and working on it, and working on the characters, and refining that, and coming to the point where we’re actually working on the script and hearing these words that I’ve written come to life with these actors— it’s a moving process.”

Maxwell noted that all of her actors have been responding very well to the material in rehearsals. Of Bill McCloskey, who is playing the challenging role of Walter, the father, Maxwell says, “He’s not been around anyone who has had the disease, so it was a new experience for him that he felt challenged by, and wanted to take on, to figure this character out.”

Maxwell said she hopes her audience doesn’t come away from the show merely with a sense of the sadness and tragedy that comes with Alzheimer’s, but also with a sense of hope. “Even though this is a very serious thing that we don’t have a cure for at this point— it can be a real serious, ‘down’ issue. But I hope the audience sees that there is life within all of these people that are affected by it, and they have hope.” $15. August 17-19.

7:30pm. Friday-Saturday. 3pm, Sunday.

River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI. 734-242-7722. riverraisincentre.org

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Playing on Route 23

Head north on US-23 to Milan, MI for the Route 23 Arts & Music Festival, three days of live music, street performers, plays, literature, craft beer, and more. Milan’s own Roustabout Theatre Troupe will stage readings of four plays, offer a series of one act and 1-minute scripts, and host two improv performances. For more details and the full schedule, visit facebook.com/roustabouttheatretroupe.

For more information on the festival, which takes place Thursday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25, visit route23artsandmusicfestival.com —AC

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ART TO HEART A Closer Look

Minneapolis artist Randy Walker will install Close, Closer, Closest, an interactive public a piece, in Close Park in spring of 2019.

After receiving submissions from artists all over the country, the Arts Commission has settled on a new installation by Minneapolis artist Randy Walker to be installed in Close Park (4298 Bellevue Rd., near Tremainsville) in the spring of 2019. Called Close, Closer, Closest, the piece will be comprised of colorful steel poles, each representing a household in the surrounding neighborhood. For many cities, public art is often relegated to city centers, but the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT)is striving to make Toledo a city where public art is showcased in every district.

Art for Everyone

Several years ago ACGT analyzed the distribution of public art by city council districts, and District 5 did not have any public works, according to Art in Public Spaces Coordinator Nathan Mattimoe. “On a basic level, public art is for everyone in the city,” he said. “We’re interested in expanding not only into neighborhoods surrounding downtown that have problems economically, but also into other neighborhoods in the city that don’t have a lot of public space available.”

Close, Closer, Closest will be displayed in an area of Close Park to create an interactive space that encourages residents to spend time there. It is likely that children will be especially drawn to the colorful, multi-level poles in a space that both showcases art and encourages play.

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“Each pole (in the installation) represents a surrounding home, personalized with color while the height of the pole represents somebody in the family,” Mattimoe said. Each family will be encouraged to submit a time capsule where they can include a message, possibly about “hope for the future or maybe what’s going on at that time,” he said. “I think Randy Walker really is working in a lot of layers, digging into the identity of that neighborhood in a personal way, which is a great approach.”

Neighborhood Involvement

The Arts Commission will be reaching out to neighborhood residents to make sure everyone has the opportunity to be involved. Neighbors participated in the decision to go with Walker’s proposed piece and there has been positive feedback about the project. “We really want the neighborhood to have a voice and to share their opinions,” Mattimoe said.

Walker is an architect by trade, and Mattimoe described him as creating “very conceptual projects. He’s not only a wonderful choice as a finalist; he’s going to be fun to work with.”

This project is part of a larger effort to include public input into the creation of public art works. Mattimoe said that “this idea of integrating work into a site involved in community engagement—this is the direction we’re interested in for Toledo.

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Close, Closer, Closest— interactive public art

By Erin Holden

ART NOTES Wednesday, 8.15

Color Me Calm With Music - This coloring group for adults helps relieve stress and encourages creativity while listening to music. All supplies provided. Noon-3pm Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Saturday Pottery: Spoons and Ladles - This class, for intermediate and advanced potters, features skill instruction with individual attention and demonstrations.

Must have taken the 577 Adult Pottery class. $20. 6:00pm-8:00pm, The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St. 419-874-4174.

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Monday, 8.20

Drawing for Beginners - New to the art of drawing? Instructor Debra Buchanan will guide you step by step through basics. See online for full list of needed materials. $20. 6-8pm.

The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Knit Your Favorite Beanie - Work with circular and double point knitting needles to create a beanie without any seams. All supplies included. $40. 6-8pm. Spoiled, 209 Conant St., Maumee. 419-794-3422. facebook.com/knittedhome

Thursday, 8.16

Tuesday, 8.21

Beginning Furniture Painting - Learn how to layer paint colors, distress and glaze with various painting techniques for furniture. $50.

6-8pm. Hand Picked in the 419, 118 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-9696. “Hand Picked in the 419” on Facebook.

April Art Loop: Dog Days of Summer + Cats - Explore the 419 through pet themed art and activities plus food, music, entertainment, and more. Pets welcome! 5:30-9pm.

Downtown Toledo, various locations.

419-254-2787. theartscommission.org Free Beginner Henna Tattoo - Ages 12 to adult are welcome to learn how to mix henna paste and designs to continue making at home. $30. 2-4pm. Our Studio with olive m’lou, 3142 Markway. 734-751-2698. facebook.com/UnleashingYourCreativity Create Now - Join NAMI of Greater Toledo in creating art using muslin, printed fabrics, yarns, isopropyl alcohol and markers.

Registration required by calling. 5:15-7:15pm.

Promedica Ebeid Institute, 1806 Madison Ave. 419-243-1119. namitoledo.org Free

Walk of art

See works from over 130 jury-selected artists during the 14th annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair. Presented

by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, this fair promises the same excellence and variety as the Guild’s other popular, open-air street fair, the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair.

10am-7pm Saturday. August 18 & 11am5pm Sunday, August 19. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 734-662-3382, theguild.org/fairs/levis-commons Free

Say it, spray it Surface Decorating - With technique and individual attention, students will learn how to create a surface design on pieces of pottery. Register in advance, space is limited. $25. 6-8pm. Sunshine Studios, 305 Conant St., Maumee. 419-891-8877. sunshinestudio.org

Street artist and muralist Ken Dushane III, AKA Phybr, moved from the Detroit art scene to Toledo a few years ago and brought his passion for design, color theory, and bold illustrations with him.

Known for bold murals and cosmic imagery, made possible through exceptional airbrush and spray paint techniques, Phybr has become a local go-to for spray paint tips, tricks and questions. Learn, from the artist himself, how to create planets, galaxies, stars and other outworldly images during Phybr’s Spray Paint Workshop at the Art Supply Depo. See the full list of supplies and requirements online. Register in advance. $60. 12:30-3pm. Sunday, August 19. The Art Supply Depo Toledo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. Artsupplydepo.com

Wednesday, 8.22

Crochet a Chevron Zig-Zag Blanket Start the first steps to making the iconic Crochet Afghan throw blanket. Bring your own yarn.

Pattern and crochet hook included. $25. 6-8pm.

Spoiled, 209 Conant St., Maumee.

419-794-3422. facebook.com/knittedhome

Thursday, 8.23

September Show Call for Artwork: Northwest Ohio - Toledo Artists’ Club is looking for creatives to submit their work for their next art show. Exhibitions may be in any fine art medium and represent our region, whether it be cityscapes or country vistas. $10$15 per entry, $25-$40/three entries. 1-4pm.

Also intaking Friday, August 24. Toledo Artists Club & Gallery, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com

Story of my life

Saturday, 8.25 Saturday, 8.18

Plein Air Painting Workshop - Instructor Aaron Pickens introduces painting landscape on location from direct observation, how to simplify the complexities of the landscape, block in the painting, and efficient color mixing.

Register in advance. $50. 9am-2pm. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Quarterly Art Party & Competition A chalk art competition will be held outside and attendees can meet artists, witness the unveiling of new art, and eat some sweet treats.

7-9pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com Free Paper Beads - Create a pair of earrings out of paper beads. Participants will learn how to make and sew the beads with a rolling tool. $30.

1-3:30pm. Toledo Botanical Garden Hands-On Studio, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-902-6800. artvillage419.org

Follow the light

Gain a new perspective on the Toledo Museum of Art’s Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden during Twilight Tours: Garden Party.

The nighttime tour offers visitors flashlights, to highlight famous works— like Barry Flanagan’s Large Leaping Hare (1982) and Jaume Plensa’s Spiegel— in a new light. Before the tour begins, enjoy a drink in the café. Space is limited, reserve your spot in advance. 8-10pm. Thursday, August 23 and Friday, August 24. $23/members. $30/nonmembers. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. Toledomuseum.org —AC

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Who makes up your support network?

Who are the people who have made you the person you are today? Life isn’t a solo venture, and the people we know and spend time with influence us the most. See how young artist Amanda Gargarc (2017 Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School graduate) meditates on this theme in her solo show The Game of Life Cannot Be Played Alone.

Gargarc’s hyperrealistic paintings of the people who shaped her will be on view from August’s Art Loop (Thursday, August 16) through the Adams Street Block Party (Sunday, September 2). Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717.

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LISTEN HEAR Taking a break

PHOTO CREDIT: TIMOTHY WHITE

Michael McDonald’s Soul Speak

From Doobie Brothers to Solange

By Alan Sculley

Michael McDonald, of Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers fame, finds new love as a solo art.

As Michael McDonald tours this summer to promote the recent release of “Wide Open,” his first album of new material in 17 years, he is getting a boost of exposure through what might seem like unlikely collaborations with younger and decidedly hip artists.

In April 2017, McDonald, (now age 66), joined Thundercat on stage at the Coachella Music Festival, outside Los Angeles, a performance that gained a ton of media coverage. That performance followed a March 2017 appearance at Florida’s Okeechobee Music Festival alongside Solange Knowles, who sang McDonald’s 1978 Doobie’s smash hit, “What A Fool Believes.”

Then McDonald took a turn at guest vocals on the Grizzly Bear song, “While You Wait for the Others.”

Refreshing collaborations

It’s enough to make one wonder if this was all part of some calculated campaign to make McDonald (who has

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often been humorously called one of the founding fathers of the yacht rock movement for his soulful, soft rock ballads of the 1970s and ‘80s) appealing to today’s young music-buying audience.

McDonald, however, claims his recent collaborations were events of opportunity that pretty much fell into his lap.

The co-write on “Show Me the Way” happened when Kenny Loggins approached the genre-jumping Thundercat (real name Steve Bruner) after he heard about an interview where Bruner expressed his admiration for Loggins and McDonald.

“I don’t know how long any of this will last,” McDonald said of the collaborations and the renewed attention he is receiving. “My experience in the music business is everything comes in waves and things get quiet for awhile and you just kind of have to stay in touch with what your muse is and really should be. It’s anybody’s guess what that will be five years from now.”

Ups and downs

After spending time as a member of Steely Dan’s touring band in 1974, he first enjoyed major popularity in the late 1970s as a member of the Doobie Brothers, singing some of the band’s most popular songs, including “Takin’ It To The Streets,” “What A Fool Believes” and “Minute By Minute.” The Doobies broke up in 1982, and McDonald moved on to a solo career that saw considerable early success before his fortunes faded during the 1990s.

But then he signed with Universal Records, and the label suggested that McDonald make an album of covers of Motown hits. That album, 2003’s “Motown,” went double-platinum and put McDonald back into the music spotlight in a big way. A 2004 sequel, “Motown Two,” also did well, and in 2008 McDonald released an album of soul-rooted covers, “Soul Speak.”

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Then came the nine-year stretch without a new album before McDonald started writing (or co-writing) and demoing songs, thinking he’d pitch them to other artists to cover. Instead, producer/drummer Shannon Forrest, who shared a studio with McDonald liked his rough demos, decided to cut new drum tracks for some of the songs.

Other musicians were recruited to add guitars, bass and other instrumentation to the original demos. Eventually, Forrest invited McDonald to listen to the revamped tracks and McDonald agreed with Forrest’s suggestion that they had the makings of a McDonald solo album, “Wide Open.”

The new album rates with McDonald’s best work as a solo artist, fitting comfortably into his soul/R&B/pop wheelhouse. There’s an unhurried quality to the album, as simmering and lush tunes like “Strong Enough,” “Hail Mary” and “Honest Emotion” unfold gracefully and set the tone for the rest of the EP. A few other songs (the funky “Find It,” the perky “Hurt Me” and the bluesy “Half Truth”) kick up the tempos and add a little edge to the proceedings, giving “Wide Open” some welcome peaks and valleys. McDonald is in fine form throughout, with his soulful burnished vocals as strong and immediately identifiable as ever.

Michael McDonald will play during the NW Ohio Rib Off. $12-$45. 8pm. Friday, August 17.

Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-381-18851. Etix.com

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, AUG 15 Bar 145: Ryan Dunlap Duo (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Johnny Rod (acoustic, songwriter) Manhattan’s: Songwriters’ Night (open mic) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (orchestra, swing/jazz) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter)

THURS, AUG 16 Barr’s Public House: Kyle White (acoustic, covers) Centennial Terrace: Swingmania (big band, swing/jazz) Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic, covers) Dorr St. Cafe: Dave Fleeson (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Dooley Wilson (Delta Blues) Hollywood Casino: Muddy & Shutters (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Open Stage (open mic) Lucas County Fairgrounds: Morris Day & The Time Catch a live performance on the Grandstand at the Rib-off. Morris Day shows off his funky moves and tunes Thursday.

The music will definitely have you moving and grooving. For fans of Prince, this is a must see. $7-$25. 8-10pm.

1406 Key St. 419-381-8851. morrisdayandthetime.com (funk/pop, soul) Majestic Oak Winery: Open Mic Manhattan’s: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriter) Swig Patio: James Adkins (acoustic, covers)

FRI, AUG 17 Bar 145: Cherry On Top (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Calen Savidge (acoustic, covers) Civic Hall: Ultimate Ozzy (Osbourne Tribute) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Echo Chamber (acoustic), (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriter) Frankie’s: Northern Shores, Life Before Us, Tranquility, Colour Rise, Emma Lee (hard/rock) (alternative/rock) (songwriter) Hensville Park: Eric Sowers Band (country/pop) Howard’s BG: Matt Truman Ego Trip, Violent Bloom (alternative/rock, songwriter) Lucas County Fairgrounds: Michael McDonald See our Music Feature, Listen Hear. p.24 (blues/soul, pop) Majestic Oak Winery: Mike Szafarowicz (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Scott Biddle (acoustic, songwriter) The Pub: Kyle White (acoustic, songwriter) Swig Patio: Danekind Duo (acoustic, covers) Table 44: Stonehouse (rock, songwriter) Toledo Museum of Art: It’s Friday w/ King Size Drag (rockabilly) Wesley’s: Old School DJs (dance)

SAT, AUG 18 Bar 145: Distant Cousinz (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) Civic Music Hall: Keeperfest w/ MBK, Sixx Digit & More (rap/rock) Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot & The Handshakes (rock, songwriter) Frankie’s: Wild Nights, Castle No Kings, homegrownups, Into the Wild, For Granted the Sky (hard/rock) Hensville Park: Hard Days Night (Beatles Tribute)

Hollywood Casino: Marshall Tucker Band (country/rock) Howard’s BG: Baccano, Chirp, Conscious Pilot (rock, jam/rock) Lucas County Fair: Lee Brice (country) Majestic Oak Winery: Mojo Bones (blues, covers) Manhattan’s: Bubba & Brian (acoustic, bluegrass) Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: Saturday Concert Series w/Boffo (pop/rock, covers) Swig: King Size Drag (rockabilly)

SUN, AUG 19 Art & Performance Center: Vester Frey (acoustic, songwriter) Bar 145: Last Born Sons Unplugged (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Blues Jam (open mic) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/Hector Mendoza (acoustic, jazz/pop) Majestic Oak Winery: Brad Burkhart (acoustic, covers) Sodbuster’s: Bobby May & Friends (acoustic, rock) Village Idiot: Bob Rex Jam (rock, jazz)

MON, AUG 20 Brandywine CC: Johnny Rod (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Frank May & Co. (rock, covers)

TUES, AUG 21 Brandywine CC: Don Coats (keyboard, covers) Grounds For Thought, BG: Eilen Jewell Idaho songwriter Eilen Jewell makes a special appearance at Grounds for Thought. Her songs touch on the sadness and hope of true Americana, with upbeat bluesy numbers like “It’s Your Voodoo Working.” Be sure to pick up a record at the show. 7-10pm. 174 S. Main St., Bowling Green. (folk, songwriter) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic, rock)

WED, AUG 22 Bar 145: Roth & May (acoustic, rock) Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriter) Manhattan’s: Songwriters’ Night (open mic) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland (orchestra, swing/jazz) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter)

THURS, AUG 23 Barr’s Public House: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Quick Trio (jazz, songwriter) Fleetwood’s: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter) Hollywood Casino: Klashing Black (pop/rock) Howard’s BG: Open Stage (open mic) Manhattan’s: Kyle White (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Emo Night (DJs) Swig Patio: Picking Kelley (acoustic, covers)

FRI, AUG 24 Bar 145: Madison Avenue Band (pop/rock, covers) Barr’s Public House: Joe Woods (acoustic, covers) Cock n Bull: Barile & May, Noisy Neighbors (acoustic), (pop/rock, covers) Dorr St. Cafe: Don Coats (keyboard, covers) Durty Bird: Joe Boes & His Noble Jones (blues) Frankie’s: Dream.Repair, Rogue, Messenger HD, Gut Feeling (hard/rock) (alternative/rock)

Hensville Park: Skittle Bots’ 90s Party (pop, covers) Hollywood Casino: Amelia Airharts (pop/rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Erie Edwards (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Jon Roth (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Chase Huglin, Valleyheart, Equipment (acoustic, songwriter) (alternative/rock) Promenade Park: OAR, Matt Nathanson, The New Respects See our Music Note at right. (pop/rock, songwriter) The Pub: The Kirby’s (rock, songwriter) Swig Patio: Kelley Swindall (acoustic, covers) Table 44: The Bridges (rock, covers) Wesley’s: Old School DJs (dance)

JIVE TIME

SUNDAY, 8.19 / DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS The towpath along the Gilead Side-Cut canal in Grand Rapids will be filled with the sounds of jazz, artist booths and food and drinks from local restaurants during the Sunset Jazz and Arts Festival. Feel the rhythm in your soul with performances by Glass City Steel, Tim Tiderman and Organized, Ben Maloney, 6th Edition featuring Kim Beuhler, Lori LeFevre and Lisa Young with headliner, The Gene Parker Quintet.

2pm-dusk. 419-832-2787. grandrapidsartscouncil.org

SAT, AUG 25 Barr’s Public House: Gypsy Luvin (acoustic, covers) Civic Music Hall: Memories of Elvis (Elvis Tribute) Cock n Bull: Zodiak Click (pop/rock, covers) Durty Bird: Organissimo (modern jazz) Frankie’s: End of Summer Bash See our Music Note at right. (various) Hensville Park: Detroit Rock City (KISS Tribute) Howard’s BG: Tree No Leaves, Discount Nostalgia, Pat Egan & the Heavy Hearts (alternative/rock, jam/rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Engine 19 Duo (pop/rock, covers) Manhattan’s: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Park Amphitheatre: Saturday Concert Series w/The Madison Avenue Band (pop/rock, covers) The Pub: Bobby G. & The Third St. Cigar Band The night just got a little better with a live performance by Bobby G and The Third Street Cigar Band. 6:30-9:30pm.

912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. thirdstreetcigarrecords.com (blues) Free Swig Patio: Ross Thompson (acoustic, covers) Table 44: The Bridges (rock, covers) Village Idiot: Baccano, Acrylic Grooves (rock, jam/rock)

SUN, AUG 26 Art & Performance Center: Zach Kunkle (acoustic, songwriter) Cock n Bull: Blues Jam (open mic) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/Lori Lefevre (jazz, vocals) Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rod (acoustic, covers) Toledo Museum of Art: Great Performances w/Sono Novo Chamber Orchestra The performance, Mysticism of Color in the Belle Epoque, will explore the relationship between the composers and their attempt to capture light, mood and atmosphere through music. In conjunction with the Sights & Sounds exhibition.

3-5pm. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org (orchestra, new music) Free Sodbuster’s: Bobby May & Friends (acoustic, rock) Village Idiot: Bob Rex Jam (rock, jazz)

MELODIES OF A REVOLUTION FRIDAY, 8.24 / PROMENADE PARK

Maryland rock band O.A.R. stops in Toledo for an outdoor concert in the park. Since 1996, the group has provided rock fans with eight studio albums and chart-topping hits. Opening the bill is Matt Nathanson and The New Respects. $10. 6:15pm. 400 Water St. 419-321-5007. Promenadeconcerts.com

GOODBYE SUMMER SATURDAY, 8.25 / FRANKIE’S

The summer season is winding down, but Toledo’s rock n’ roll is still kickin’. Check out performances from various artists at Frankie’s End of Summer Bash. BATHHOUSEBETTY, Stretch, Klashing Back, and The Infinity Process and others bring their fast, heavy tunes to the stage. $5-$8. 8pm. 308 Main St. 419-724-4402. innovationconcerts.com

GREETINGS FROM KANSAS SUNDAY, 8.26 / CULTURE CLASH RECORDS

Sutphin travels from Wichita, Kansas to one of our favorite record stores for good times and good sound. Come hang out, bring your own beer, and listen to the experimental music of the four-piece along with Wax, a local opening act.

Donations encouraged. 6-9pm.

4020 Secor Rd. 419-536-5683. sutphin.bandcamp.com Free

MON, AUG 27 Brandywine CC: Joe Woods (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Frank May & Co. (rock, covers)

TUES, AUG 28 Brandywine CC: Jim Bowser (acoustic, covers) Culture Clash Records: Sutphin, Wax See our Music Note. (post-punk, rock) Durty Bird: Jack & the Brothers (variety)

Frankie’s: Eyes Set to Kill, Dayshell, Awake at Last (hard/rock) Ottawa Tavern: Jeremy & The Harlequins, Matt Truman Ego Trip, Louie T & The Dangerbirds Toledo natives and longtime New Yorkers, brothers Jeremy and Steve Fury bring their throwback yet uniquely modern take on rock n roll to the Ottawa Tavern

stage. It’s a reunion of sorts. $10.

8pm-midnight. 1817 Adams St. 419-725-5483.

Jeremyandtheharlequins.com (rock/pop, songwriter) Village Idiot: Barile & May (acoustic, rock)

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Wednesday, 8.15 [misc.]

Magic Show with Tanya Solomon - Tanya Solomon, professional magician, brings her tour, Truth Assassin, to Toledo which blends illusion with the absurd. 8pm. Georgjz419, 1205 Adams St. 419-842-4477. taynasolomon.net Free

[film] Classics at the Library - Enjoy watching the suspenseful classic film, A Quiet Man. 2-4pm.

Waterville Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville.

419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org Free

Thursday, 8.16 [music] Jazz in the Garden - Regional jazz ensembles take to the lawn, performing for an intimate crowd. Vocalist Lori Lefevre-Johnson brings her ensemble this week. $10. 6:30. Toledo Botanical, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogrows.org

ROAD TRIP

HAUL IT!

AUGUST 16-18 Take a short trip to Bowling Green for the National Tractor Pulling Championships. Get rowdy and cheer on drivers in modified tractors, super semis and two-wheel drive trucks.

The competition spans three days, each day showcasing multiple types of tractors. Check online for a full schedule. $20-$40. Starts 7:30pm Thursday, August 16, noon Friday, August 17 and Saturday August 18.

Wood County Fairgrounds, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green.

888-385-7855. pulltown.com —CP

Saturday, 8.18

WEEKEND OF CULTURE AUGUST 24-26 Toledo is full of diversity, with people from a plethora of heritages. Celebrate diversity at the German-American Festival with authentic cuisine, beer and live entertainment.

Put your strength to the test in either the Masskrugstemmen, a Bavarian mug lifting contest, or the Steinstossen, a Swiss stone throwing contest. There are also kids activities including a figurine look-alike contest for ages 2-10, and amusement rides. Everyone will have a good time at this weekend-long fest. Three-day ticket passes available. $8-$20. 6pm-1am Friday, 2pm-1am Saturday and noon-11pm Sunday.

Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. germanamericanfestival.net

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

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

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Bagels on the Locks - Enjoy a light breakfast onboard the Volunteer, the historic canal boat in Providence, and a lecture on American music history. Reservations required. $12. 10:30-Noon.

Providence Metropark, 13827 US 24 W. Grand Rapids. 419-779-6052. toledometroparks.com

[health] Dr. Kristal’s Essential Determinant of Health Dr. Kristal Richardson will host a wellness talk in celebration of her doctorate in naturopathic medicine and master of arts in acupuncture.

Learn about living a healthy lifestyle while raising a toast to Kristal’s accomplishments. 6-9pm.

Fangboner Farms, 1179 S. Crissey Rd., Holland.

419-320-3865. fangbonerfarms.com Free

Sunday, 8.19 [festival] 44th Birmingham Festival - This annual Hungarian festival highlights foods from the region, a beer garden, live music and dancing in the heart of the Birmingham neighborhood. Noon-9pm. St. Stephen’s Church, 1880 Genesee St. 419-6911673. birminghamethnicfestival.org Free

[history] Remember the Battle of Fallen Timbers Watch historical reenactors portray the men and women of history while taking special tours of the battlegrounds. 1:30-4pm. Fallen Timbers Battlefield Visitor Center, 4949 Jerome Rd. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Wednesday, 8.22 [music] Sunset Concert at Olander - Toledo’s PolishAmerican Band will perform all the best in Polka on the community Hall Deck. Sylvania residents get in the park free, others, $3 per vehicle. 6-8pm.

Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. olanderpark.org

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Fighting Heroin - Learn how the opioid epidemic has affected countless Americans and how to be part of the solution. 6-7pm. Waterville Library, 800 Michigan Ave., Waterville. 419-878-3055. toledolibrary.org Free

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Thursday, 8.23 [health] Yoga at Olander - Families are welcome to this beginner level class. Learn strength poses and stretches for your health. 11am. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.com Free

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Mind Games with Hypnotist Chuck King This 21 and over show reinforces the power of the brain as Chuck performs magic tricks, stand up comedy and hypnosis. $30. 7pm.

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

Friday, 8.24 [culinary] Feast with the Beasts - Experience an unforgettable evening with the animals of the African Safari. Cocktails and hor d’oeuvres will be served, then move on for a five course meal. $250.

6:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/feast

[outdoors] Star-Gazing Party - Join other star-gazers and the Toledo Area Astronomers Club for a night out with the stars. Bring your own telescope or share with others. 9pm-midnight. Sylvan Prairie, 8601 Brint Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.com Free

Saturday, 8.25 [festival] Dorr Street Live - This large annual festival pays homage to the Dorr Street business and residential district famously called the Dorr Street Corridor. Noon-8pm. African American Legacy Project, 1326 Collingwood Blvd., 419-720-4369. africanamericanlegacy.org Free

[festival] Rossford River Fest - Festivities include a fireworks display, cornhole tournament, beer garden, food vendors, live music, and more. Celebrate this wonderful time of year down by the Maumee. $1.

4-11pm. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave. 419-666-2905. rossfordba.com

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Naturalist Talk - Kimberly Kaufman of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory will lead a lecture on bird migration in conjunction with the “Community” exhibit. 2pm. Toledo Museum Little Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

[fundraiser] Ridin’ Late in County 48 - This third annual community bike ride benefits the purchase of a bike rack for downtown Sylvania and the nonprofit Safe Kids Greater Toledo. Light up the night as the group makes way through Olander Park, Toledo Memorial Park and downtown Sylvania. $20.

8-9:30pm. SpokeLife Cycles, 6363 Monroe St. 419-7222. facebook.com/ridinlate

Sunday, 8.26 [music] Sono Novo Orchestra Performance - The Evocative Landscape: Mysticism of Color in the Belle Epoque will explore the relationship between the composers and their attempt to capture light, mood and atmosphere through music. In conjunction with the Sights & Sounds exhibition.

3-5pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Tuesday, 8.28 [outdoors]

Get an early start to autumn at the 4th annual Michigan Cider Dayze Festival at Blake Farms. Sip hard cider (including Blake’s own, produced on site) and craft beer while enjoying live music, playing corn hole, munching on food truck grub, and wandering the family-owned farm in Armada, MI. 50+ breweries and cideries will be at the fest, including Great Lakes Brewing Co., Bell’s, B. Nektar, Founder’s, Short’s, Vander Mill, and more. Noon-8pm on Saturday, August 25: $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Noon-5pm on Sunday, August 26: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Admission includes nine drink tickets and 5 oz. commemorative tasting glass. Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada, MI. ciderdayze.com

HOW DO YOU ROLL?

Sample the greater Detroit region’s best sushi and Asian cuisine at the Detroit Sushi Festival. Area sushi chefs will serve their freshest creations as diners enjoy entertainment and premium bar service.

Tickets will sell out fast, so catch them now. $40. 5:3010:30pm. Friday, August 24.

Eastern Market Shed 3, Detroit, MI. detroitsushifest.com

CURIOUS QUARTERS

Have you ever caught yourself lingering by a neighbor’s window, hoping to catch a glimpse inside? Yeah, neither have we. But, hypothetically, say you’re one of the many who are curious to take a peek into closed quarters— wouldn’t you want to look inside houses that are stranger than fiction? Ten of the most eccentric homes in Detroit will grant your wish during the Detroit Weird Homes Tour, part of a national showcase of oddball abodes. Participating homes, open for tours from 10am-6pm on Saturday, August 25, will feature ten of the most bizarre homes in Detroit. The driving tour is self-guided. $30, general. $37, day of event. $45, VIP (includes limited-access VIP homes). 10% of ticket proceeds go to United Community Housing Coalition Detroit.

Weirdhomestour.com

GET CRAFTY

Hit the road up to Ypsilanti for the DIYpsi Summer Festival. Over 90 arts and crafters from all over the United States will show off and sell their intricate wares. Take a break from shopping to listen to the live music. 11am8pm, Saturday, August 18. Noon-6pm, Sunday, August 19. $1. ABC Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti, MI. 734-480-2739. Diypsi.com

Garden Tour Series: Gardening in Challenging Areas -The Zoo’s horticulture staff will teach participants how to adapt to new growing conditions and what plants and practices are best for problem areas. $10/members, $15/non-members. 10:30am-noon. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Katie Shelley & Petunia

Name: Petunia.

Years lived in Toledo: Three.

Occupation: Assistance Dog. My story, in one sentence: The best assistance dog named Petunia anywhere around.

The best place to visit in Toledo: The Toledo Museum of Art – and I thought that even before I worked there, I always loved to visit TMA. It has an amazing collection for a city of Toledo’s size, and the Cloister is by far my favorite gallery.

Name: Katie Shelley.

Years lived in Toledo: I’ve lived in the Toledo area for 18 years.

Occupation: Disability Rights Advocate.

My story, in one sentence: A woman with Cerebral Palsy working to make the future accessible for everyone.

Most people know me for: When I worked as an intern for The Ability Center in Summer 2017, I was asked to be in a PSA for the Toledo YWCA’s Rape Crisis Prevention Center. I was surprised how many people recognized me from it, even if I was only in it for five seconds!

I wish more people knew me for: Being an advocate for the equal rights of people with disabilities.

The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo was: A donut with chocolate frosting and sprinkles from Holey Toledough Donuts.

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The reason I am most proud of myself right now: I am really proud that I’m working at The Ability Center and doing my small part to make the world a more accessible and inclusive place for people with disabilities.

If I could change one thing about Toledo: Better public transportation.

TARTA is fine, but, in my personal opinion, public transportation in Toledo could still be so much better. I think we’re slowly getting there, but not everybody in the Toledo area drives and thus the Toledo area needs a better, more efficient, way of getting those who don’t drive out in the community, where they want to go, whenever they want to go, without having to plan their schedule around bus routes. I think there’s a general negative stigma in the community around the use of public transportation, and I think people should realize that it is beneficial for many, not just for a few.

If I could apologize to anyone: My younger self, for not believing in her more.

One song lyric to describe my ideal self: “Hold your head up, you silly girl / Look what you’ve done / When you find yourself in the thick of it / Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you / Silly girl” – “Martha My Dear,” The Beatles.

Most people know me for: Being an assistance dog to my person, Katie Shelley.

I wish more people knew me for: Being adorable. I’m also very loveable and goofy and would love to be your friend.

The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo was: My dog treats that I get when I perform a task correctly.

The best time I ever had in Toledo: Meeting Katie for the first time!!

The reason I am most proud of myself right now: I am a good dog.

I feel my best when wearing my working vest, because I know I am helping Katie live a more independent life.

If I could apologize to anyone it would be: The deer that I see outside behind The Ability Center.

I’m sorry for barking at you and scaring you.

Hunter or gatherer: Hunter, but I can gather things when asked.

Hunter or gatherer: Gatherer.

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Photos by Christine Senack

Naan stop fun

Guests immersed themselves in Indian culture, tradition, and flavors during the annual The Festival of India.

Kavita Parikh, Priya Bhatt and Cimran Naik.

Wajiha Kazmi and her daughter Neha.

Rock n Roar

Party animals let their wild side out at the Toledo Zoo during this dance party held to support conservation efforts.

Chris, Sara and Eva Algarin.

Audrey Lucius, Arthur Longthorne, Ashley Sullivan and Jade Branch.

Emilee McGaffey and Nicole Lake.

Jack Miller, Morgan Walczak and Matt Miller.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Š2018

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

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31. Left the harbor 32. Make the switch?

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37. Boxes that stick out of certain frames in the summer, and a hint to this puzzle 41. Smell from a diaper genie 42. Go kaput 43. Barbecue skewer 46. Tar’s back 49. Gentle touch 51. It’s home to roughly 16% of the Earth’s population: Abbr.

52. “Don’t Pass Me By� singer 53. Beat author who came up with the tiles for “Howl� and “Naked Lunch�

56. Jrs. and srs.

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68. Messy sandwich 69. Follows closely 70. Ship ropes Down 1. Drinks all over town 2. Part that gets penciled 3. Used protection?

4. Makes a few edits 5. Throw out there 6. Soccer shutout 7. Cookies that come in lemon and birthday cake flavors 8. Pool measurement 9. ___ perpetua 10. Silent 11. Gum relief brand 12. Classic filled hors d’oeuvre 13. Covered with ooze 19. “Let me!,� melodramatically 21. Hwy. that goes by Dumbo 25. Rice bowl option 26. Flying start 28. Scenes of unrest 31. “Where The Wild Things Are� author 33. Pied ___ (“Silicon Valley� startup) 35. Fleeced mama 38. Tough guy Chuck 39. Liable to offend 40. Opener for a guest 44. “Personally speaking,...�

45. And they’re off 46. Safe haven 47. Made an effort 48. Mortarboard dangler 50. Game show hosted by Kevin Hart 53. Biblical guy with a ladder 54. Document Cloud company 55. Number of days that a solar year differs from a lunar year 58. Colombian green 61. Dinner invitation?

62. Turning down word 63. Deg. for a calculus expert

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): : “Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant,â€? wrote French author HonorĂŠ de Balzac. I think that’s an exaggeration, but it does trigger a worthwhile meditation. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re in a phase of your cycle when you have maximum power to raise your appreciation of elegance, understand how it could beautify your soul, and add more of it to your repertoire. So here are your homework meditations: What does elegance mean to you? Why might it be valuable to cultivate elegance, not just to enhance your self-presentation, but also to upgrade your relationship with your deep self?

(P.S.: Fashion designer Christian Dior said, “Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care, and simplicity.�)

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “The prettier the garden, the dirtier the hands of the gardener,� writes aphorist B. E. Barnes. That’ll be especially applicable to you in the coming weeks. You’ll have extra potential to create and foster beauty, and any beauty you produce will generate practical benefits for you and those you care about. But for best results, you’ll have to expend more effort than maybe you thought you should. It might feel more like work than play -- even though it will ultimately enhance your ability to play.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Author and theologian Thomas Merton thought that the most debilitating human temptation is to settle for too little; to live a comfortable life rather than an interesting one. I wouldn’t say that’s always true about you, Taurus. But I do suspect that in the coming weeks, a tendency to settle for less could be the single most devitalizing temptation you’ll be susceptible to.

That’s why I encourage you to resist the appeal to accept a smaller blessing or punier adventure than you deserve. Hold out for the best and brightest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): : “I’ve learned quite a lot, over the years, by avoiding what I was supposed to be learning.� So says the wise and well-educated novelist Margaret Atwood. Judging by your current astrological omens, I think this is an excellent clue for you to contemplate right now. What do you think? Have you been half-avoiding any teaching that you or someone else thinks you’re “supposed� to be learning? If so, I suggest you avoid it even stronger. Avoid it with cheerful rebelliousness. Doing so may lead you to what you *really* need to learn about next.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Sometimes you make it difficult for me to reach you. You act like you’re listening but you’re not really listening. You semi-consciously decide that you don’t want to be influenced by anyone except yourself. When you lock me out like that, I become a bit dumb. My advice isn’t as good or helpful. The magic between us languishes. Please don’t do that to me now. And don’t do it to anyone who cares about you. I realize that you may need to protect yourself from people who aren’t sufficiently careful with you. But your true allies have important influences to offer, and I think you’ll be wise to open yourself to them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many of us imagine medieval Europe to have been drab and dreary. But historian Jacques Le Goff tells us that the people of that age adored luminous hues: “big jewels inserted into book-bindings, glowing gold objects, brightly painted sculpture, paintings covering the walls of churches, and the colored magic of stained glass.�

Maybe you’ll be inspired by this revelation, Virgo. I hope so.

According to my reading of the astrological omens, you can activate sleeping wisdom and awaken dormant energy by treating your eyes to lots of vivid reds, greens, yellows, blues, browns, oranges, purples, golds, blacks, coppers, and pinks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An astrologer on Tumblr named Sebastian says this about your sign: “Libras can be boring people when they don’t trust you enough to fully reveal themselves. But they can be just as exciting as any fire sign and just as weird as any Aquarius and just as talkative as a Gemini and just as empathetic as a Pisces. Really, Librans are some of the most eccentric people you’ll ever meet, but you might not know it unless they trust you enough to take their masks off around you.� Spurred by Sebastian’s analysis,

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here’s my advice to you: I hope you’ll spend a lot of time with people you trust in the coming weeks, because for the sake of your mental and physical and spiritual health, you’ll need to express your full eccentricity. (Sebastian’s at http:// venuspapi.tumblr.com.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A blogger who calls herself Wistful Giselle has named the phenomena that make her “believe in magic.� They include the following: “illuminated dust in the air; the moments when a seedling sprouts; the intelligence gazing back at me from a crow’s eyes; being awaken by the early morning sun; the energy of storms; old buildings overgrown with plants; the ever-changing grey green blue moods of the sea; the shimmering moon on a cool, clear night.� I invite you to compile your own list, Scorpio. You’re entering a time when you will be the beneficiary of magic in direct proportion to how much you believe in and are alert for magic. Why not go for the maximum?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Since 1969, eight-foot-two-inch-tall Big Bird has been the star of the kids’ TV show *Sesame Street*. He’s a yellow bird puppet who can talk, write poetry, dance, and roller skate.

In the early years of the show, our hero had a good friend who no one else saw or believed in: Mr. Snuffleupagus. After 17 years, there came a happy day when everyone else in the Sesame Street neighborhood realized that Snuffy was indeed real, not just a figment of Big Bird’s imagination. I’m foreseeing a comparable event in your life sometime soon, Sagittarius. You’ll finally be able to share a secret truth or private pleasure or unappreciated asset.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Activist and author Simone de Beauvoir was one of those Capricorns whose lust for life was both lush and intricate. “I am awfully greedy,� she wrote. “I want to be a woman and to be a man, to have many friends and to have loneliness, to work much and write good books, to travel and enjoy myself, to be selfish and to be unselfish.� Even if your longings are not always as lavish and ravenous as hers, Capricorn, you now have license to explore the mysterious state she described. I dare you to find out how voracious you can be if you grant yourself permission.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to my reading of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be prime time to vividly express your appreciation for and understanding of the people you care about most.

I urge you to show them why you love them. Reveal the depths of your insights about their true beauty. Make it clear how their presence in your life has had a beneficent or healing influence on you. And if you really want to get dramatic, you could take them to an inspiring outdoor spot and sing them a tender song or two.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In her book *Yarn: Remembering the Way Home*, Piscean knitter Kyoko Mori writes, “The folklore among knitters is that everything handmade should have at least one mistake so an evil spirit will not become trapped in the maze of perfect stitches.� The idea is that the mistake “is a crack left open to let in the light.� Mori goes on to testify about the evil spirit she wants to be free of. “It’s that little voice in my head that says, ‘I won’t even try this because it doesn’t come naturally to me and I won’t be very good at it.’� I’ve quoted Mori at length, Pisces, because I think her insights are the exact tonic you need right now.

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Toledo History Bike Ride

Tales of the river

Get out on the water and brush up on your history during The Middlegrounds Kayak Adventure. This history laced paddling adventure is an experience, surrounded by beautiful sights along the Maumee River while learning about the region’s past. Feel the wind blow through your hair and have some fun. Kayaks are provided.

Registration required. $25. 6-8:30pm Wednesday, August 22. Middlegrounds Metropark, 111 Ottawa St. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

Get some physical exercise while also exercising your brain. Join Toledo Bikes and the Toledo History Museum in a 10-mile bike ride around town, highlighting historical points in downtown and the Old West End. After the ride, the group will meet at a local bar for good times and drinks.

Helmets and lights required. $10.

Meet at 6pm Saturday, August 18.

Toledo Bikes, 1114 Washington St. 419-386-6090. facebook. com/toledobikecoop

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Tuesday, 8.28

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