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Kit Curran, 21 month survivor
Theresa McHugh, 14 year survivor
Hobbies: Sewing - Never get enough of it! Hanging out with family and friends.
Hobbies: Running, tennis, cooking and travel.
Sweats and tee shirts or dressed to the nines? Jeans! Love jeans and tee shirts. Dream Vacation: The Beach, at any ocean.
What was the most encouraging moment through your fight? Running the Race for the Cure and having my daughter meet me at the end... I knew I’d just finished the race of a lifetime.
What advice do you give to anyone going through cancer now? Notice those who come along side of you – your team. Let them be there for you.
Who has been your bigges cheerleader? My best friend and biggest fan, my husband Dan.
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Dream Vacation: A trip around the world.
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Barbara Oxner, 30 year survivor
Vicki Gongwer, 5 year survivor
Hobbies: Red Hatter Queen, loves to read & spend time with family.
Hobbies: Volunteering, sewing and reading.
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Retired Registered Nurse
What was your most encouraging moment through your fight? The staff at St. Anne’s Caner Center were very encouraging during my treatments.
Sweats and tees or dressed to the nines? Dressed to the nines with hats! How do you stay up on current fashion? Shopping, shopping and more shopping!
What advice would you give to anyone dealing with cancer now? Stay positive. Do nice things for yourself.
What advice would you give to anyone dealing with cancer now? Strive to make God first in your life. Survive by being grateful everyday for all your blessings.
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Marketplace changes UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS
A new Balance Pan Asian Grille, SuperCuts, and Macs N Melts will be open later this fall at Perry’s Corner (Eckel Junction Rd. & Dixie Hwy.), a new retail center in Perrysburg. Lourdes University is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for their new Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center on Wednesday, September 2 at 2pm. The ceremony will take place at the Convent Blvd. entrance to the University. Sylvania Country Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier this month for their new Aquatics Center (5201 Corey Rd., Sylvania), which is now open and features pools, a fountain, water slide, full cafè and bar, and locker rooms. Fisherman’s Seafood and Chicken opened a second location, 2124 Franklin Ave. 419-244-8697. 10ammidnight Monday-Thursday, 10am-2am Friday, 10am-1am Saturday, 11am-11pm Sunday. Sophia Lustig & Sophie’s Sister merged their stores and are now open as The Sophia Lustig Shops at 124 10th St., selling both timeless and modern clothing and accessories. Their grand opening celebration will take place in September.
August 26 — September 8, 2015 Another Time Furnishings (719 S. Main St., Bowling Green) held a grand opening for their new BG location earlier this month. Open TuesdaySaturday from 10am-6pm. Papa G’s pizza has been taken over by Dimitrios Mitsoppoulos of Jim’s Pizza Paddle. He brought back his original crust and has updated the traditional Greek menu to his own family recipes. Hours remain the same. 5127 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-6979, papagspizza.com Owens Harvest Food Pantry and Career Closet had its grand re-opening at its new campus location (Owens Community College, Toledo-area Campus, College Hall 147, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg) offering support to students in need of food and professional clothing while also offering valuable oncampus service learning opportunities for students. All students are eligible for services in the Food Pantry and Career Closet and need only to present a valid student ID. The pantry/career closet will be open each week on Tuesdays from 11am - 2pm and by appointment. Light refreshments will be served to celebrate and guests are welcome to bring donations of non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items and gently used professional clothing.
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Adams Street Publishing Co. Why did the chicken cross the road?
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Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) To pick up a City Paper
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Editorial Assignment Editor: Marisa Rubin (mrubin@adamsstreetpublishing.com) to run away from kfc Arts and Entertainment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) To exercise free will Contributing Writers: Jon Ruggiero, Kayla Williams, Michael Pierce, Sam Koros, Alison Wood-Osmun, Johnny Hildo, Jon Ruggiero, John Horn, Emily Remaklus, Sue Lovett, Dorian Slaybod, Christine Senack
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Both you and your pet will wag your tails during the 4th Annual Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner and Silent Auction. Support Humane Ohio’s spay and neuter clinic and pet food bank while enjoying dinner, a photobooth and a silent auction with items like Disney World passes and a Barry Sanders autographed football. Reservations and prepay required by Thursday, September 10. 5-8pm Sunday, September 20. $30/person. The Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. 419-266-5607. humaneohio.org/spayghetti —MK
Siblings by choice
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio’s 100 Bigs in 100 Days Campaign has been extended in the hopes of reaching 100 new mentors. The agency pairs underprivileged children with a mentor to promote the importance of positive relationships. “Bigs” dedicate two hours a week to playing, exploring Toledo, or just talking with their little sister or brother. 115 pairs currently exist. Can it be doubled? Brighten a child’s life and become a Big. Your enthusiasm can help shrink the waiting list of 276 children. 419-243-4600. bbbsnwo@bbbsnwo.org —JS
Tailgating together
Kickoff a season of living united! The United Way of Greater Toledo invites you to celebrate their 2015/16 Campaign with a tailgate of food and fellowship. Learn about United Way’s commitment to improving education, health and job opportunities locally, and become one of 50,000 volunteers already contributing to a positive change throughout the community. You have the power to change the odds! Reservations required. 5-7pm Thursday, August 27. Parkway Place, 2500 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-254-4667. unitedwaytoledo.org/kickoff Free —JS
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Field Guide
On September 6 from noon-3pm, The Monarch Butterfly Festival at Maumee Bay State Park provides an exquisite moment of rapt wonder, as you offer the palm of your hand as a launching point for a monarch to begin its long journey south to Mexico for the winter. A free presentation on protecting and nurturing butterflies begins at noon at the Trautman Nature Center with the butterfly release at 1pm from the gazebo. Children’s craft projects offered 1-3pm ($3 fee for craft materials). Stroll the scenic marshland Boardwalk Trail (handicap/wheelchair accessible).
Carpe diem: Sieze the Last of Summer 2015 by Alison Wood-Osmun Enjoy the last, fleeting, luscious days of the season with these Seize the Last of Summer activity highlights. The first day of autumn is not until September 23— so get out there and savor every sweet lingering moment!
For info on all festival activities call 419-836-9117. Visit parks.ohiodnr.gov/maumeebay for park info. MBSP, 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon.
Universal awe
No summer is complete without looking upward into the night sky to view and feeling a sense of encompassing vastness with the beauty of the universe. Join the Toledo Astronomical Association members as they share knowledge and enthusiasm at their next free public viewing at Beaver Creek, 23028 Long Judson Rd in Grand Rapids, OH (woodcountyparkdistrict.org) on September 12 at 8pm (weather permitting). With less ambient light pollution and a large, powerful telescope mounted on a viewing platform, this is one of the best places to see the magnificent details of the swirling Milky Way, the thousands of stars in the M13 globular cluster, the moon and the planets. Visit toledoastronomy.org for dates, viewing sites (May-October) and monthly meetings/public presentations. Enjoy the stars anywhere by downloading Sky Safari to your phone— just hold it up to display a labeled sky map of everything around you.
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Speedy fun
The 1,000-foot concrete course at Alexis Go Karts is a favorite of mine— especially after dark. The variety of banked turns, curves, and elevation changes will feed your inner adrenaline/competitive speedster. To enjoy some smooth coasting, head to the outside lanes as you approach the bridge and travel through the underpass, then quickly accelerate up the hill. For a thrill, stay in the inside lanes and hug the upcoming tight corners as the road dips and rises. $6.50 per driver (must be at least 58 inches tall) and $2 for passengers. Also on site: 18 hole putting courses, arcade games, bumper cars and batting cages. Par 2 Golf Course/Go Karts are open 9am-11pm daily through Labor Day and then weekends through October. 210 E. Alexis Rd. 419-478-4477. par2golf.com
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Grudge match
Getting even in City Politics by Johnny Hildo Politicians love to even old scores.
Revenge is sweet in politics, and most electeds have long memories. Nothing is sweeter than putting an old foe in their place. This is especially true when a defeat is particularly bitter, and even more so when the campaign got personal. Head-to-head battles are fought in the trenches, and the loser is usually driven to avenge the loss. Such campaigns also usually go negative, so there is much to avenge. This year’s campaign for mayor of Toledo has just such a revenge motive. Well, actually, since there looks to be at least seven candidates, there are so many chances to even old scores that we might have lost count.
Target Carty
The fact that this year’s race is a winner-take-all has brought every living former mayor of the last two decades into the race, and that alone makes for lots of bitter memories. They go back to the early nineties, when Carty and Mike Ferner served together on Toledo City Council. Carty made the push for a charter change to allow for a “strong mayor” form of government for the city, eliminating the city manager and giving the mayor
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elected in nineteen ninetythree unprecedented administrative power. The ninety-three campaign was hard fought, with endorsed Democrat Pete Silverman a mere afterthought as Carty ran against his party and against independent Ferner for a slim victory. You can bet Ferner remembers it all well. Exit polls projected him the winner by double digits. He lost by less than seven hundred votes. There were allegations that poll workers slipped Carty vital information about voter turnout on Election Day, allowing him to plan his poll visits strategically. Sharing such information is illegal. Receiving and using it is not. Later that same decade Carty had a run-in with a constituent who had what she characterized as a “pet shelter” on Toledo’s East Side. Inspectors went in and found a mangy menagerie of ill-cared-for animals and shut it down. This shuttered Opal Covey’s only source of income at the time. She declared total war on The Fink and has run for mayor in every election since. Fast forward to two thousand five. Carty had been term-limited from running in two thousand one and Jack Ford was mayor. It was the height of the of the A
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team-B team split in the local Democratic Party. The B-team camp was ticked off at Ford over the awarding of city contracts and wanted him gone. They got their mayoral candidate in the return of Carty and ran an entire slate against a full slate on the A-team side. On that A-team slate was a judicial candidate named Paula Hicks Hudson. She lost. Carty returned to the mayor’s seat in oh six and quickly wore out his welcome. He survived a recall effort, just as he had in previous incarnations, but ticked off business interests to the point where by two thousand nine they sought a popular Toledoan to defeat him in his re-election bid. They found just such a candidate in a former fire chief, the beloved Mike Bell. Carty crossed ‘em up by announcing just before the filing deadline that he was not running for re-election. Bell won a close race over Keith Wilkowski instead. Bell immediately angered labor interests by unilaterally changing wages and other labor costs to balance
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the budget, then went a step farther by supporting Governor Kasich in his antilabor SB 5. Labor wanted Bell gone and looked for a popular Toledoan to defeat him in his re-election bid. After their choice got beat in the primary, they turned to former union head Mike Collins and threw everything they had behind his campaign. He beat Bell easily before dying in office. Now his widow, Sandy Drabik “Collins” has taken up his mantle.
Showdown
See? Grudge matches all over the place, including every candidate in one form or another. Did we forget? Councilwoman Sandy Spang has complained for two years that she has been disrespected because she is neither chair nor vice chair of any council committee. Who made the decisions on committee leadership last year? Then-Council President Paula Hicks Hudson. Ferner, Bell, and Covey vs. Carty. Hicks Hudson vs. Carty. Spang vs. Hicks Hudson. Bell vs. “Collins.” Are there any other grudge matches in this year’s race? Yeah, one more biggie. The ultimate factor is probably whether Carty can keep his foot out of his mouth until November. And whether voters remember how much they regularly dislike him about six months after they elect him. The biggest grudge match is Carty vs. Carty. Game on.
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Tamara TCM Acupuncture & Herbs Wellness Clinic 27068 Oakmead Dr., Perrysburg. 419-345-4996, TamaraTCM.com
Tamara is passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine and trying to treat the root cause, not the branch, of a symptom. She opened her practice after moving to Toledo from Seattle in February 2012. Since then, her thoughtful, holistic treatments have helped countless Toledoans.
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How has Toledo changed since you started your business?
People are becoming aware of GMO food and the organic sections in grocery stores are growing! This will continue, the more we understand that we can control everything with our pocket books! Eat clean, eat better = feel better.
What was one of the funniest moments that occurred in the early years of your business?
I still laugh when I think about ordering my herbs in the beginning. My first order of $1,000 I imagined would be a truck full of herbs, with a lot of boxes... But it was one box. I was shocked— I hadn't worked in 4 years while getting my Masters and that was just a lot of money for me
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business? No — failure wasn't an option.
I had a figure in mind and told myself if I didn't make this amount I would move. I made that amount and I have doubled since! I love what I do which makes every obstacle an opportunity to learn and grow!
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Laurie & Joe Gross, owners Gross Electric
2807 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-537-1818, grosselectric.com
A third generation, family owned and operated business, Gross Electric was founded by the current owner's’ grandfather, George Gross, in 1910.
How has Toledo changed since you started your business?
It’s changed a lot from 1910. At one time the company had three branches, just in downtown Toledo. Now we still have three branches, but they’re much further apart. When we moved from downtown (our showroom used to be on Summit Street where Fort Industry Square is located) there was no retail businesses left. It’s nice to see stores and apartments moving back downtown.
What do you think customers appreciate most about your business?
Our people. 17 years working at Gross Electric is our average. They also love our selection and technical expertise. We have been a part of the community for 105 years. And we work to give back to the community through charitable giving.
Lesley Maidlow & Ginger Stapleton, Owners The Beehive Salon and Spa
7510 New West, Sylvania. 419-517-4447 East Location: 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419-517-0006, thebeehivesalonsylvania.com
Named after the iconic hairstyle, The Beehive Salon and Spa has earned a name for itself in less than a year by making people feel and look beautiful. Lesley Maidlow and Ginger Stapleton use their industry experience to regularly turn out styles that people feel proud of.
What does the name of your business represent?
Iconic beauty. A beehive hairstyle dates back many years.
What do customers love most about your business?
Our clients love that they can get high quality services in a comfortable, relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Most memorable moment with a customer?
One of the most memorable moments was being able to help a client feel beautiful with her hair again after recovering from chemotherapy.
Was there ever a funny nickname for your business?
The Hive: Things are always BUZZING around here.
Chef Joseph Jacobsen, Executive Chef & Operations Manager Degage Jazz Café & Fine Dining
301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8205, degagejazzcafe.com
Honoring Toledo’s rich jazz history since 2009, Degage Jazz Café dishes up contemporary cuisine with a side of melodies for hungry patrons who love the experience and ambience of this charming, intimate restaurant. Chef Jacobsen’s farm-to-table initiative has earned well-deserved accolades, making this a hot spot for date night, happy hour, and everything in between.
What do you think customers love most about your business?
I think they love how unique we are. We constantly push ourselves to be ahead of the trends and constantly try to evolve. When people tell us that they've tried something for the first time in their lives and that it's the best thing they've ever had, that really sticks with you and makes what you do mean something.
How has the vision of your business changed?
When we first started out, we were a Jazz Club & Tapas restaurant. As the years have gone by, we have evolved by leaps and bounds to be one of the top farm-to-table, locally-sourcing restaurants in the area. Every menu we do, we push the boundaries a little farther— and ourselves in the process.
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Tony Bilancini, Owner Swig
219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6223, swigrestaurant.com
Sausages and beer don’t necessarily scream “gourmet�, but this casual eatery elevates the American favorite by offering bistro-inspired fare perfect for everything from a snack, to dinner, and in between. Swig is a first generation business that will subvert your expectations of bar food.
What do you think customers love most about your business?
That we are what we are. You can bring your kids in or your friends— or your friends and kids. It doesn't matter. One can knock back some drinks and eats, or just eats. We don't judge. Our food is simple, good, and real. Swig and its staff actually care about our neighbors and community.
How has the vision of your business changed?
We opened as a corner bar that was originally just going to serve domestic big-name beer, pre-made dogs, pre-pattied burgers etc.— it didn't work out that way; couldn't open another one of "those places." So along comes our many craft beers and beverages, our handmade dogs, burgers, sausages, and hell, almost everything else here. Our vision went from it's a place where folks can have a corner bar to "bring your game-face because it's on." Just friends here, hungry and thirsty friends."
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Phil Barone and the Cruisers will be playing feel good rock-n-roll on August 28th at "Food Truck Friday's". It is an outdoor venue with no cover charge in uptown Maumee. Come join the Cruisers and the Lizard King horn section and many local food trucks. Bring your coolers with your favorite beverages, and enjoy the party.
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Chris Nixon, chef and owner Element 112
5735 Main St., Sylvania. 419-356-4191, element112restaurant.com
“Hardworking” is almost an inadequate description for Chef Nixon. Opening his restaurant in 2012 after cooking around the world, Element 112 is the creative space/restaurant for Nixon’s creative, high-quality dishes.
How has Toledo changed since you started your business?
The food scene has exploded and people are starting to focus on what they eat not just how large the portion is. They want quality.
What was it like dealing with your first unhappy customer?
It broke my heart. I work 80-90 hours a week, and to see that still wasn’t enough hurt me in a very personal way. Being a chef is an uphill battle every day, but on that day it felt like I was climbing Everest.
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business?
Diane Hipp, COO
Many, It’s hard to open a restaurant with a new concept for the area and feel confident. I think the early customers who appreciated the place made me feel stronger about pushing forward. Our customers love the experience of eating here. We try to have all the elements of a great dinner; the wine, service, food, and atmosphere come together so they have a great night out.
Knight Insurance Group
22 N Erie St., 419-241-5133, knightinsurance.com
Your knight in shining armor when you have an emergency, Knight Insurance Group has kept the Glass City insured since 1859. By putting the customer first, Knight Insurance props their business up on the Midwest’s values and work ethic.
Your business has been around for awhile, who started it and when?
We have been in business since 1859, yes, 1859… before the automobile, the light bulb, and the Civil War! The agency has operated under various names in its long history, but it has always been in Downtown Toledo. In the 1950s, Keith Knight purchased the agency, and his son, Ken, is the majority owner today. Toledo is our history! We have remained steadfastly devoted to the downtown area. When businesses were flocking to the suburbs, we deepened our roots by acquiring a building in the Warehouse District. We are proud Warehouse District owners and caretakers.
How has the vision of your business adapted to change? What hasn’t changed: our commitment to dealing with clients personally and building a relationship with them that lasts for years. What has changed: certainly technology has brought efficiencies in how we process paperwork. Our goal is to spend as much time as possible talking with clients and as little time as possible on paperwork.
Elias Hajjar, owner Poco Piatti
3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg, 419-931-0281, pocopiatti.com
Established by the son of Labib Hajjar (who opened Beirut Restaurant almost 40 years ago) Poco Piatti has interpreted the family tradition with a unique twist.
Why has Toledo brought your business long-standing success?
Toledo is a loyal city. If you are good to it, it will be good to you. My father has always stressed the importance of supporting the community because it is that same community that will support you.
How has Toledo changed since you started your business?
Toledo has expanded. Growing up on the west side of Toledo, we stayed on the west side of Toledo. We never went to Perrysburg or Maumee and we rarely went downtown unless it was the Fourth of July. Now we go all of those places regularly. I think its great that my kids will experience a much broader Toledo than I did. And through my kids, I'm learning even more ways to appreciate this city. When it comes to Toledo and its culture, there is much more than meets the eye.
What does the name of your business represent?
Piatti means "plate" and Poco means "small" or "few". The concept is small plates with the intention of a few plates replacing one. Variety is the spice of life!
How did you get your start?
I started bussing tables at the Beirut as a child. This business is all I knew and it was only natural for me to find a career in it. It is my passion. CONTINUED ON p.12
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Mary Nyitray, owner
Optical Arts
2934 W. Central Ave. 419-535-7837, opticalartsinc.com
Just like a work of art, your eyes deserve a frame, and for two generations, Optical Arts has specialized in making sure your vision is fashion forward. Developed by Lester Diefenthaler in 1962, Mary has offered beautiful objects to loyal customers for 30 years in Toledo.
Favorite aspect of your business?
When customers come back and say they have never received more compliments from strangers about their glasses. Also when the customers says they love the way they look! It is not just about a cool pair of frames, it is about what the frame does to make you look and feel better.
What do you think customers appreciate most about your business?
Customers love the special attention we give each individual person, we have invested in equipment that enables us to make customized lenses to help enhance the vision of our customers. We also offer crystals and tattoos on the lenses, which make our glasses very unique.
How did you get your start?
My father started this business, so I was doing things around the business at a very young age. I have been running the business for the past 30 or so years in Toledo and I am loving it!
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Tom Parent & Ray Oka, owners POP Grille
3309 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419-517-5310, partyonthepalate.com
POP GRILLE shifts a diner’s expectations with unique flavors and exciting combinations, offering a “party on the palate".
Favorite aspect of your business?
My favorite part is meeting all the new people that come in to eat or drink. Listening to stories, sitting down with them laughing and smiling. Even at 57 years old, you can always meet new friends.
How did you get your start?
Tom: I met Ray back in 2008, at his other job. I went there for a birthday party and asked Ray what his future plans were. He said I need a partner to open up a place. I said, “Ok, lets do it.” We opened at the end of January 2015. Ray made the menus and I take care of the bar area. He’s the chef, I am the front of the house guy; it works great. We do have arguments, but that’s what a great partnership needs.
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business?
I had doubts all the time. It was a big step for me. It was a dream I had when I was younger to open a place. I worked at Dyers Chop House and The Meeting Place back in the day. I worked on the line with some of the best chefs from that era. The next dream is to open our second place. CONTINUED ON p. 14
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Arnulfo Lopez, owner El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
3302 Secor Rd. 419-536-0471, vaquerosrestaurant.com
Authentic flavors and delightful drinks draw a crowd to El Vaquero weekly, filling the dining room with the laughter and conversation of Toledoans. It isn’t just the fresh food and high-quality service that has kept customers loyal since 2004, but also the unique cuisine that puts a contemporary twist on authentic Mexican favorites.
What is one of your most memorable moments when interacting with a customer?
Since we opened, families would come in with their children and over the years, they grow up and now they come in with their children. Generation to generation. I saw them as children and now they are grown up and attending college, or are married.
Don’t let pain get in the way of your passions. Visit Tamara for a safe, relaxing, and alternative solution for the pain that you can no longer manage. Beth’s story reveals the power of the body to heal from chronic pain. If you or a friend is struggling with a chronic condition, schedule a free 15 minute consultation with Licensed Acupuncturist Tamara Willingham. Call 419-345-4996.
What does your business represent?
Great service, quality in Mexican food, great atmosphere and great margaritas.
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business?
Opening up a restaurant is a risky business, but with good service and good food we have been in the restaurant business for more than 11 years in Toledo. Customers know what to expect from El Vaquero so they come back time and time again.
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Chuck Kreutz, owner
The Original Gino’s Pizza
3981 Monroe St. 419-472-3567, originalginos.com
A true slice of Toledo life, Gino’s has been a staple for hungry Toledoans since 1953. While they constantly adapt to customer flavor requests, Gino’s has kept their delicious, signature recipe on the menu since the beginning. Why mess with the best?
Paula and Peter Brown, owners Paula Brown Shop
Gino's has been around for awhile, who started it and when?
Gino’s was started in 1953 by Steve Sparks (Sparagowski). He then brought in three brothers, Eddie, Bill and Leo and their wives. He bought a former White Hut hamburger building to start the business.
912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100, paulabrownshop.com
An anchor in Downtown Toledo’s millennial revitalization, the Paula Brown Shop is a first generation business that has been loyal to their customers and their city since 1999.
What do customers love most about your business?
What do customers love most about your business?
Most memorable moments with a customer?
How has your business changed?
We are a local business and not a chain. We still make our products with our own recipes. We use premium ingredients and craftsmanship when building our products. We have been voted in the top 100 independents in the country for the last ten years by Pizza Today Magazine. Soon after purchasing Gino's, a customer asked to talk with me. I thought it was going to be a complaint because of the customer's posture. He looked at me very seriously and said, “I want a commitment from you, raise prices when you need to but never change the quality of the pizza.” I told him I already made that commitment to the former owners.
We have a great staff and great products. We keep it fresh by introducing new products and changing our displays. Customers are amazed when I can remember what they purchased years ago for themselves or friends. I might forget my husband's name but I never forget a customer's purchase history. Society has changed dramatically in 16 years. We have endured 9/11, the financial crisis and the expansion of online shopping. We are constantly reinventing our business while keeping our core business basically the same. Most recently, we added a full bar in the shop.
How did you get your start?
We felt that there was a need for a high quality gift store in Toledo. Jacobson's was declining and many of the local specialty stores had closed. Our original business plan was to be a small department store without clothing. We focused on small departments such as design oriented gifts, bridal registry, fine linens, stationery, kitchen, baby gifts and stationery.
Dr. Bob Esplin, owner SylvaniaVET
4801 Holland-Sylvania. 419-885-4421, sylvaniavet.com
A first generation business committed to their city, Dr. Bob Esplin and his team bring humor and quality-care to their practice, insisting that pets deserve the assurance of 24/7 assistance.
What do you think customers love most about your business?
Pet lovers gravitate to where their pet gets treated like family. Our high level of caring and the quality of our work meet the highest standard of veterinary medicine with 24/7 staffing and availability and our pet care destination philosophy.
What was one of the funniest moments that occurred in business?
Caring for an ill horse during the bicentennial wagon train stop in Sylvania. As the new vet in town, it was very stressful having the community watch me work.
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business?
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1176 Professional Dr. 419-873-2453, signaturehd.com
Providing Toledo’s huge Harley-Davidson community with the tools they need to truly rev their engines, Signature Harley-Davidson has been the homebase of freedom, adventure and fun since 1999.
How has Toledo changed since you started your business?
People in Toledo have positively embraced Harley-Davidson and we would like to think we helped that change. Everyday we are more involved with the community.
How has the vision of your business changed?
27375 Carronade, Perrysburg 419-874-2877
Working at the car wash (yeah) has been a family affair for Jim Duke since 2001. Based in Perrysburg, Carronade Car Wash keeps Glass City’s vehicles clean and cared, with loyal customers choosing to drive the extra mile for their incredible service.
What does the name of your business represent?
“Carronade Car Wash” is based on the street name. Similar to “The Residence on Carronade” just down the road.
In 2000 we wanted to get involved with the community and show our support so we had to solicit companies and organizations to participate in our events— now we have to be selective because we are considered a great company to partner with and to add the "flavor".
How has the area changed since you started your business?
What is your favorite aspect of your business?
This happened just the other day. I was talking to a customer that was using our vacuums, they said this is the only car wash they use. When I asked where they lived, to my surprise they said South Toledo. So, they are coming from outside Perrysburg to my car wash. That made me feel really good.
Customers— riding with customers and hearing about the adventures that they have gone on.
I have seen tremendous growth in the Perrysburg area since I started my business. In my opinion, Perrysburg has a great business plan.
What is one of your most memorable moments when interacting with a customer?
Dr. Jon Frankel, owner Frankel Dentistry 5012 Talmadge Rd. 419-474-96114359 Keystone Dr., Maumee, 419-893-0221. jonfrankeldentistry.com
Frankel Dentistry is the original #selfie savior of Toledo. Frankel Dentistry has served dental needs for generations with high-quality care and a commitment to bringing out the best in every client.
Why did you choose Toledo as the home for your business?
I am a Toledo native. I went to Whitmer High School and my mom and dad were married here. My mom actually graduated from nursing school in Toledo. My dad went to Ohio State Dental School. I did as well. I wouldn’t think of living anywhere else. This is my home town.
How did you get your start? What was the thought or idea behind your business?
I grew up in a dental family. My dad, uncle and two cousins are dentists. My aunt and sister are dental hygienists. It must be genetic. I did decide while still back in dental school I would respect my patients’ comfort and time. We see emergencies the same day and there is no waiting at Frankel Dentistry.
How has the vision of your business changed?
Embracing change is how we roll. Keeping up-to-date with the latest proven methods and technology while keeping the communication with our dental family open and clear while "changing lives, a smile at a time" is our trademark.
What is one of your most memorable moments when interacting with a customer?
Making my patients smile for the first time. Several patients have cried after seeing their smile make-overs. After spending a lifetime hiding their teeth they can truly smile. CONTINUED ON p.18
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Angie Scott, owner, Medical Aesthetician Permanent Cosmetics Professional
FACES Skin Health Experts 6595 Secor Rd., Lambertville 734-568-6100, skinbyfaces.com
Angie Scott knows that skin matters and she has helped Toledoans look and feel their best since 2011. A relaxed atmosphere helps clients enjoy the exceptional experience, choosing from a wide array of services that help patients leave able to put their best face forward.
How has Toledo changed since you started your business? In what directions do you think it is continuing to change?
We are experiencing a surge in “Toledo pride” and tremendous support for our small businesses. We local business owners support and encourage each other, and the enthusiasm from our clientele is contagious. Social media and locally-sponsored events are now a huge platform for area businesses.
How has Toledo brought your business longstanding success?
I have the most amazing, loyal patient base. Toledoans are very vocal about their experiences, positive or negative. I am honored to receive countless referrals from existing patients. I definitely feel like FACES is part of a greater community of people.
How did you get your start? What was the thought or idea behind your business?
Mark Anderson, owner Laffs Inc.
3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700, Laffsinc.com
If laughter is medicine, Mark Anderson has been a general practitioner since 2014, prescribing patrons a strict regime of giggles, belly laughs, and guffaws. An abundance of entertainment has earned Laffs Inc. notoriety in less than a year, making this the hotspot for Toledoans looking for food, drinks and incredible talent.
What do you think customers love most about your business?
I think they enjoy the comedians and being able to get away from the rat race of life to have some time to eat, drink, laugh and just be happy. Since our remodeling and the addition of Sidelines Kitchen, we have also received a lot of compliments about the excellent food and how amazing the new atmosphere and decor is within the club. It is a great place to come and have great food and enjoy live entertainment.
What is your favorite aspect of your business?
I worked in medical aesthetics and plastic surgery for thirteen years before deciding to start my own business. I wanted to create a place where people could come for results-driven treatment, provided by people like me who have a passion for aesthetics and wellness, and who emphasize the importance of education— both for the medical provider and the patient. We empower our patients to make informed choices.
I really enjoy meeting the comedians and entertainers that I have admired for many years, as well as the people I have met in the community during the past year and a half. Many become new friends. It's very rewarding to see a crowded room of people laughing and enjoying themselves. It's a great feeling to be able to bring happiness into people's lives.
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business?
There are always doubts when starting a new business. Can you offer a product that people will enjoy? Will the people come? But the things that made me keep pushing forward was the many compliments we received. The other thing that had a huge impact on me was my amazing staff.
Joani Donovan, LMT, CKTP, owner Ultimate Body Mind & Spirit, Inc. 3450 W. Central Ave. Suite 310. 419-367-1417, ubmsmassage.com
While a massage might just sound like a luxury, Joani Donovan has made sure that clients enjoy the indulgence and therapeutic aspects of her service since 2003.
Most memorable moment when interacting with a customer?
Probably the most memorable was when I had a client that I was sidelying on my table and the scooted too far up and literally fell off the table on to their head. We were cracking up the rest of the treatment.
How has the vision of your business changed?
My original vision was a wellness center, and then I realized that I cater to a select few types of individuals who use my treatments as a way to stay in the game of life. My education has been directed to where I became an advanced bodyworker/corrective massage person.
Why has Toledo brought your business longstanding success?
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2600 W. Sylvania Ave. at DeVeaux Village Shopping Center 419-472-1454, CreativeExcellenceSalon.com
Looking good isn’t just an interest, but a business for Merinda Marcinkowski, who opened Creative Excellence Salon in 2014, after 40+ years working in the salon industry. This salon veteran believes that guests deserve to look their best, and employs outstanding service to ensure that her clients leave with confidence.
How did you get your start? What was the thought or idea behind your business?
The idea behind my business was to be able to give the community a salon that the entire family felt comfortable coming to and that when our guests left the salon, they felt that they were listened to, educated on their services to be able to achieve them at home, looked and felt amazing, and couldn't wait to come back.
What was it like dealing with your first unhappy customer?
Dealing with my first unhappy guest was difficult. I knew I had to make it right. First I had to bring them back into salon and listen to why they are unhappy, clarify what they are saying to me, and talk with them until we get a resolution and a great style. Our guests are our walking, and best, advertisement.
Sylvania Orthodontics knows the importance of a confident smile, and they have been committed to bringing out the best since 1970. Personal attention and high-quality will give you a reason to smile, and the committed orthodontists make sure every client leaves with the best smile of their life.
Are you a first generation business?
First generation as a dentist. I started as a pediatric dentist in 1970 and then went back to graduate school from 1979-1981 to become an orthodontist.
Most memorable moments when interacting with a customer? Seeing the dramatic improvement in people’s smiles!
Why did you choose Toledo as the home for your business?
It had the least number of pediatric dentists in 1970. (in Ohio)
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business? I just did it. There was no choice in my mind.
Bob & Theresa Hoen, owners Hoen’s Garden Center & Landscaping 1710 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland 419-865-6566, hoensgardencenter.com
Since 1980, two generations of the Hoen family have dedicated their work to making your yard look its best. The Garden Center provides you with the literal cream of the crop, offering unique plants and reliable perennials to everyone for Toledo’s green thumbs.
Hoen’s has been around for awhile, who started it and when?
We are a second generation business. In the early 50s, Bob's dad Leo Hoen and his brother Bill bought 100 acres of land. For years they farmed mostly vegetables and fruits to sell for wholesale… particularly tomatoes, for the Heinz company. Bob grew up on the farm, which was mostly to grow tomatoes at the time. Once the first greenhouse was built, people started asking for flowers, so they started growing flats of annuals. Once Bob and I became owners and operators in the early 80s, we had a dream to become a destination Garden Center. We’ve been growing the business with that mind set ever since. CONTINUED ON p.22
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Anyone who has ever had a skin problem understands how much of a difference clear skin makes. Since 1991, Dermatology Associates has been committed to giving their patients the confidence they deserve by helping them become happy with the skin they're in.
How has the vision of your business changed?
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Joe E. Cho, owner Kyoto Ka
6801 W. Central Ave. 419-841-2070 300 Madison Ave. 419-321-4000 kyotoka.com
For 8 years, Kyoto Ka has proved that the sushi experience doesn’t have to be expensive to be enjoyable. With two locations that both offer clean, intimate atmospheres, Kyoto Ka serves beautiful sushi and traditional Japanese meals for patrons who want fresh ingredients and without paying to enjoy something trendy.
What do customers love most about your business?
The quality of the food, interior, and the staff's warm welcome.
Most memorable moments when interacting with a customer? When I started, our customers brought their kids, and now their kids are coming in to our restaurant by themselves.
Why did you choose Toledo as the home for your business? Toledo is home of our family.
How has Toledo changed since you started your business? Toledo has not changed too much, but we can see it is still growing. We see that downtown Toledo will keep growing.
What does the name of your business represent?
"Kyoto" means the old capital of Japan and "Ka" means family.
Mark Greenblatt, co-owner Barry Bagels
Locations in Sylvania, Maumee, Westgate, Perrysburg, Lambertville, Ann Arbor, and Columbus 419-885-1000. barrybagels.com
You can tell a family has roots in Toledo if they have a Barry-centric tradition or two. Bar Mitzvah? Check. Christmas morning breakfast? Check. Treating yourself to lunch? Check. Stocking your fridge with strong flavors and the kind of cream cheese you’ll want to soliloquize? Check, check, check.
Why did you choose Toledo as the home for your business?
In 1972, Barry Greenblatt and Peter Johnson were working at the Bagel Factory in Ann Arbor when they decided to branch out on their own. They did research and decided that Detroit was full and that Toledo was pretty much an untapped market. They were right.
What was one of the funniest moments that occurred in the early years of your business? My favorite aspect of the business is the interaction with our customers, especially the children. Everything tastes better on a bagel, and as bagels have become more popular than doughnuts now, we continue to adapt and introduce more flavors. We even have Bow Wow bagels for our 4-legged, furry friends (dogs give them "two paws up") as well as teething bagels for babies who aren't quite ready for "grown-up" bagels. CONTINUED ON p.26
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Mike & Jeanie Kunzer, owners Loma Linda Restaurant 10400 Airport Hwy., Swanton. 419-865-5455, lomalindamexican.com
A local favorite for margaritas and Mexican food, this business developed by the Cavasos family has been in Toledo for 60 years. Customers love their weekly DJ and the Kunzer's belief that everyone should be treated like family.
Why has Toledo brought your business longstanding success?
Our family is the backbone of the business and we ensure that every patron who comes through the door feels like family. We started as a roadside stop. As people tasted the family recipes, the business grew.
Did you have any doubts about starting up your business?
No doubts. I want to make my family proud and continue the legacy of the family name in Toledo.
What was one of the funniest moments that occurred in the early years of your business?
A woman and a man came in to eat. The woman leaves her sweater. The next time she comes in I run over to she and her husband with the sweater and say, "You left this when you were here last night." She says, "I wasn't here last night." I insisted she was, I even described the man she was with. Later I learned she was there the night before... just not with her husband.
Michael S. Smith, owner Consign-It Home Interior
6925 W. Central Ave. 419-841-4663, consignit-toledo.com
When you enter Consign-It Home Interiors, you feel like you’ve been welcomed into the home of a very stylish, interesting person. With eclectic options \ offered by various vendors, Consign-It has been a goto place for home furnishing since 1997.
What do you think customers love most about your business?
Customers love the very wide variety of furniture and home accessories that we carry, in styles ranging from primitive, industrial, to mid-century antique, and painted furniture. Most of our items are previously owned, but in good condition. We integrate brand new items as well. We have the most current and trendy styles, keeping price points in mind, but we also like to have practical and functional styles as well. We get different items in every day. I still get a rush when we get in a very unique piece of furniture that we've never had in the store before and then sell it as soon as it hits the floor.
How has the vision of your business changed?
Our business changes all of the time; people's tastes are always changing so we're trying to find pieces that are practical and yet different. You're limited in what you find on the used market, so we keep up with the current styles by bringing in brand new furniture and accessories at affordable prices. Our customers are diverse, so we have to keep our inventory diverse. Recycling furniture is more mainstream these days; people are re-purposing furniture makes for a more fun and creative way to decorate a room or a house.
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Linda Flick, owner Flick's
3320 W. Sterns Rd., Lambertville, MI. 734-854-2000, flicks4fun.com
Flick’s has offered an extensive selection of liquor since 1955. The 3rd generation business caters both to niche curiosities and decidedly-selective drinkers who know exactly what they want to go home with.
Why did you choose home for your business?
Vera Flick had a local friend that lived on McClain (Lambertville, MI) that told Bob and Vera there was a store for sale. Vera was loaned the $500 to make it happen, and all of Vera Flick’s aunts and uncles, as well as their father, were merchants.
What was one of the funniest moments that occurred in your business?
Staff member of 20+ years Kathy says, “Watching coworkers chase birds and chipmunks around the store trying to set them free.” 3rd generation Melissa says, “if that was on video we could win $10,000”.
How did you get your start?
We are 3rd generation. Bob and Vera Flick, parents of Linda Flick and grandparents of Melissa Fitzgibbon, started Flick’s Package Liquor Inc. in 1953. After Bob Flick’s factory boss told him, “slow down you work too hard and too fast,” he quit and opened Flick’s with Vera, who had a local friend that tipped her to a store for sale.
How has Toledo changed since you started your business?
Lambertville used to be a little country farm community, and now it has grown and continues to grow into more residential and commercial.
Moussa Salloukh, owner/chef Burger Bar 419
4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-724-5844, burgerbar419.com
Burgers are kind of a big deal. While the hamburger is typically a sure-fire hit on any grill, Moussa has made the ordinary extraordinary since 2010. Providing hungry patrons options ranging from the traditional to contemporary, Burger Bar 419 loves to use highquality ingredients to push boundaries, not budgets.
How has Toledo changed since you started your busness?
I was born in Lebanon and we came back here when I was three years old. Its my home town and I believe in this city.
How did you get your start?
I was born into the restaurant and bar industry I think once it’s in your blood it’s there to stay. The thought behind Burger Bar 419 was to keep everything local and do burgers and comfort food that was a little more edgy than Toledo was used to.
Bill, Julie, Eric & Shaun Munson, co-owners Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1385 Conant, Maumee, 419-893-2100. 10090 Olde US 20, Rossford, 419-874-1800. 5521 Monroe St., 419-517-0044. tropicalsmoothie.com
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has been the premier option in Toledo since 2006 to satisfy your cravings for flavor and sustenance. Opened by a husband and wife, with a scoop of help from their four children, this family-run, local business has a passion for being happy, healthy and fast.
Why did you choose Toledo as the home for your business?
The Toledo area is our hometown; this is where we were raised, raised our family and now our grandchildren are being raised. The people here are good, honest and hard-working folks.
How has the vision of your business changed?
Toledo has changed in that there is more focus on healthier food options, with people seeking fresh fruits and vegetables used more widely and in unexpected ways. In response to customer's demands for healthy, fresh food, we have added kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, pears, apples, carrots, beets, avocado and ginger into our smoothies.
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Associate professor to teach abroad this fall Sunshine and cultural immersion are what a University of Toledo faculty member has to look forward to as he takes off for Central America. Dr. Ainsworth Bailey is set to leave for Heredia, Costa Rica, where he will teach Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior and International Business and Management this fall as a visiting professor through the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), a program offering study abroad opportunities for students and teaching abroad opportunities for faculty members. “Traditionally, Heredia, and Costa Rica in general, has not been a program site for business, and I am hoping that I will be able to start the process of Heredia being a site where USAC participants will be able to take business courses,” he said. “I want to learn more about Costa Rica and business in general and marketing and consumer behavior in particular that I can to enhance my teaching here at UT.”
In addition to teaching, Bailey plans to spend time researching with faculty from the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica, his host university in Heredia. “I would love to see my discipline, marketing, publish more work from this region, and hopefully I can get publishable work done in the short time that I will be there,” he said. Bailey also plans to visit the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Limon, where a group of Jamaican descendants reside. Bailey, a language aficionado who is Jamaican by birth and upbringing, said the group intrigues him from a linguistic perspective. “They speak Jamaican Creole as a result of their Jamaican roots, and their conversations are often a mix of this Jamaican Creole and Spanish, and I find it fascinating,” he said.
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Culinary Thursday, 8.27
Home Food Preservation Class Sanger Library
Basic Home Food Preservation will highlight techniques such as canning, freezing and drying fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from a garden or farmers’ market. Some of the topics included will be: how to choose the best preservation method, the basics of each technique, tools of the trade and the importance of food safety in any food preparation. 7-8pm. 3030 W. Central Ave. toledolibrary.org Free
Friday, 8.28
Burger Down Walt Churchill’s Market
Meet deli manager Justin and sample deli options from gourmet burgers to baby back ribs. 3-7pm on Fridays through October 23. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com Free
Saturday, 8.29
Honey Harvest Schooner Farms
Love Honey? So do we! Learn the ins and outs of harvesting honey - the various methods and some tricks of the trade from our fabulous beekeeper, Mike Soboleski. Attendees will receive a sample of cut comb honey. 9am. $25. 14890 Otsego Pike, Bowling Green. 419-669-4084. schoonerberries.com
Sunday, 8.30
Pizza: Focaccia Style vs. Classic Pizza Williams-Sonoma
With the abundance of garden-fresh ingredients, summer is the perfect time to make pizza. Learn how to prepare a classic pizza as well as a focaccia-style one. 11am. 5001 Monroe St. 419-475-6368. williams-sonoma.com Free
Thursday, 9.3
Seagate Farm Market UpTown Green
The Seagate Farm Market transports locally grown fruits and vegetables to a variety of areas in Lucas County and sells the produce at a low cost. 11am-1pm. Located on Madison between 18th & 20th Streets.
Tastings Thursday, 8.27
Tonic Cocktail Party on the Patio Evans Street Station
Get crafty with a DIY Tonic Bar featuring house infused syrups, fresh fruit, summer herbs, mixers and more. 5:30-10pm. 110 S. Evans St. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com
Friday, 8.28
Wine by the Glass Pavilion: End of Summer Hurrah Toledo Museum of Glass
Enjoy some refreshing wine and light appetizers. 6:30-8:30pm. $20/members, $30/nonmembers. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org
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Back to School Blues Walt Churchill’s Market
Island flavors
After you’ve spent all your money on school supplies and tuition for the kids, you’ll still be able to find wines at affordable prices. Featuring wines of value that you won’t have to take out a second mortgage for. Tastings are every Saturday from 2-6pm. Prices vary per sample. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com
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Tea At The Manor House: Blue Ribbon Tea Wildwood Preserve
Saluting that great all-American tradition of the County Fair. The Manor House was a ‘farm’ back in its day. Who hasn’t enjoyed the signs and sounds of harvest-time, fairs and all things homemade? (Colors - red and white with touches of blue). Seatings include tea, two sandwiches, two desserts and musical entertainment in the beautiful setting of Stranleigh Manor. Reservations welcome but not required. 11:30am/reserved tea, 12:30pm/walk-in tea. $10 (extra items 60 cents each.) 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
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Farmer’s Market Promedica Bay Park Hospital
This is a community farmers’ market — the first of its kind on the east side/Oregon. Participants include Toledo Farmers’ Market vendors alternating with Seagate Food Bank every other Tuesday. 2-5pm on September 8 & 22, 11am-4pm on September 15 & 29.
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Food Truck Park United Auto Workers Region Headquarters
Enjoy the afternoon with a variety of food trucks from around the area and live musical entertainment. 11:30am-1:30pm. 2B headquarters, 1691 Woodland Dr.
Saturdays
Downtown Toledo Farmers’ Market
A highlight of Toledo’s Warehouse District, this market features high quality, home-grown produce and handcrafted items. Saturdays through November. 8am-2pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765.
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Get your brunch fix with made-to-order, creative menu items. 10:30am-2:30pm. 2499 Collingwood Blvd. facebook.com/blackkitecoffee
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Hidden treasure Jamaican Spice serves authentic, fresh, delicious cuisine by Jon Ruggiero Jamaican Spice is easily missed; on the corner of Dorr and Byrne, the hidden gem sits adjacent to the recent road construction gumming up the area, nestled in the corner of a gas station. But like any good mythical treasure, Jamaican Spice is worth the search. Across from a small kitchen and window counter in the S&G gas station, eight chairs and two tables create the entirety of Jamaican Spice. Head chef and co-owner, Richard Reid, explained that he discovered the space after having worked at another Jamaican restaurant in the city (Dexter’s, now Carribean Breeze) for three and a half years. Once he left that restaurant, Richard went back to his homeland of Jamaica for a month to take some time off. When he returned to Toledo, he started cooking out of his own house. His skilled command of his home kitchen attracted the attention of his current business partner Carl Byrd, who asked Richard to come back to the restaurant business, “Just find me a place to work,” Richard said to Carl; “Ill do the cooking, and you can do the paperwork.” Thus the kitchen in the S&G became Jamaican Spice’s home on June 1st, 2012. Richard’s approach to the restaurant is simple: word of mouth. “Whenever I get people in the restaurant, I always tell them that they can’t talk about (the food) without eating it. If you love it, spread the word.”
A festival of flavors
On a busy Saturday, I ordered a large Brown Stew Chicken and Goat meal ($11.50) which came with a choice of two sides. I chose sides of white rice and festival, something neither of us had ever heard of. My friend picked up a small Jerk Chicken meal with rice ($5). Both meals were generous portions (with leftovers to spare). Two surprises came out of this meal. First, the rice was mixed with the sauce
The spice is right at this home-kitchen turned neighborhood favorite. that the meat was prepared in. It was a treat when combined with the chicken, which was overflowing with flavor. The sauces coating the chicken made it fall-offthe-bone tender. The second surprise was the mystery side dish called festival. If you tend to be an adventurous eater like me, sometimes your curiosity is awarded with amazing foods you wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Festival is a Jamaican street food that tastes and feels like a mix between cornbread and a Mexican churro. The sweetness mixed with the nuttiness and texture of the corn meal is something different, yet familiar, and totally delectable. Just this side dish alone has made me definite return customer. I remember Richard’s words well, “You can’t talk about it without eating it.” Having eaten at Jamaican Spice, that is all I want to do: tell everyone. If you take the time to dig through the construction, you’ll feel the same desire, to spread the word about Jamaican Spice. 11am-10pm Monday through Wednesday, 11am1:30am Thursday through Saturday, noon-8pm Sunday. Jamaican Spice, 1223 Byrne Rd. 419-724-2733
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Nutritional juicing
Juicing just got even sweeter, thanks to local company ALL Juice. With 1, 3 or 5 day cleanses, ALL Juice delivers fresh pressed raw juices directly to your door. A regular at the Sylvania Farmers Market, ALL Juice totes along fruits and veggies to offer the best juice options while promoting the importance of healthy eating. 419-360-3904. alljuice419@gmail.com, facebook.com/ALLjuice419 —MLR
Coffee, and then some
Now serving bubble tea, DaCapo Coffee is more than just a coffee shop. Locally owned and operated by Mark and Denise Ellsworth since July 2013, DaCapo serves homemade, locally sourced foods every day of the week. Named after the musical term “da capo” meaning “from the beginning”, this coffee shop offers an experience you’d like to have over and over. “We trade one-on-one with the grower, without a middleman. Direct trade helps keep the money in the local farmers’ hands,” said Denise, on importing the highest quality coffee beans from around the world. Using local roaster Actual Coffee, DaCapo serves a rotating coffee menu throughout the seasons. This traditional, non-chain company prides itself in being part of the community by hosting local health events, meetings and artwork from area artists (this month, Betzi Lievens, a local painter, and stained glass by Kathy Sitarski). DaCapo also features a drive-thru window, for your early morning caffeine rush. 6am8pm Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm Saturday, 8am-7pm Sunday. DaCapo Coffee, 7370 Lewis Ave. (the corner of Lewis and Sterns), Temperance. 734-224-7064. dacapocoffee.com —MLR
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Take a journey with author Jung Chang, along with her mother and grandmother, in the autobiographical best-seller “Wild Swans: The Daughters of China” through the TMA’s Art Book Club. Banned in China after its publication, this novel focuses on life there in the 20th century, under totalitarian communist rule. After the discussion there will be a tour of Asian art. This event is open to the public, but registration is required, call 419-2545770 or email library@toledomuseum.org. 5:30-7pm Tuesday, September 15 in the Museum Reference Library and Thursday, September 17 in Libbey Court. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free —MK
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Ann Arbor’s Performance Network Theatre will lead writers and audiences into the intensive process of crafting a live performance. During the 2015 Northern Writers' Project, plays by regional writers will be workshopped with playwrights, directors, actors and an audience. The five performances are:
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8pm, A Kickoff Reading of Exposure by Annie Martin (Ferndale, MI)
Saturday, September 5
1pm, The Anatomy of a Hug by Kat Ramsburg (New York, NY) 4:30pm, How To Steal a Picasso by William Missouri Downs (Wyoming) 8pm, a special sneak preview reading of the 2015-16 season opener Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Sunday, September 6
10:30am, The Third Glass by Emily Goodson (Detroit, MI) 2pm, The Anti Christ Cometh by David MacGregor (Howell, MI) 4pm, closing reception
$10/each reading, $40/entire weekend, additional events are free. Performance Network Theatre, 120 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor. 734-663-0681. pnetboxoffice@gmail.com, pntheatre.org
Bigscreen Batfish Enjoy a screening of five short films while celebrating the art of local filmmakers at the inaugural Batfish Expo. Moviegoers will have the opportunity to watch a handful of short films, each noted for originality and a connection to the local film scene. On reel is a classic story called “A Fish and His Man” by Michael D. Scherer, a non-graphic horror film “Dark Things” by Nick Corbin, "The Peddler" by Ryan Gagnet, "Stalled" by the Sourwood Mountain film team and “Mowing through Misery” by Steve Boatman, a fun short on the way-too-often task of mowing. The evening will also include interactive on-screen challenges for audience members, allowing them to relate to the big screen. Appropriate for all ages and family-friendly. The grand prize challenge is geared toward 6-14 year olds. Screenings are at 6pm & 8pm on Thursday, August 27. In advance: $10/adults, $8/12 & under; at the door: $11/adults, $9/12 & under. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. batfishfilm.com —MLR
Film Fridays
Annual Labor Day Weekend Festival
Looking for a fun film screening for the weekend? The University of Toledo Department of Theater and Film will host a movie night on the first Friday of every month during the fall and spring semesters. The first screening, September 4, will be of Alfred Hitchcock’s, The Lady Vanishes. Throughout the Fall, the lineup of shows also includes, Seven Samurai, His Girl Friday, Breathless, and Stagecoach. September-November, February and April. 7:30pm Friday, September 4. University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2202. utoledo.edu —MK
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Toledo abroad This November, Associate professor and leader of the UT Film Program, Holly Hey, will be crossing the pond to share her work and perspective with movie buffs from around the world. Hey has been selected to screen her documentary that centers around “the dum dum capitol of the world” at the acclaimed, international Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, UK. Hey’s first person, short film focuses on themes of home, memory, family, sexuality and time. Spangler Candy Company, most known for producing Dum Dum Pops, is based in Hey’s hometown of Bryan, OH. “the dum dum capitol of the world” has been screened at other prestigious festivals in the year since it was released, including the Ann Arbor Film Festival and the Queens World Film Festival in New York. —MK
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U-T prof-author nurtures the creative process Toledo author and educator customizes writing process by John Q. Horn
Jane Bradley's gives her writing process a jump start by finding inspiration in her study, which she has filled with objects to admire.
The process of writing can be as distinct and unique as the person who is converting thoughts into text. Toledo writer Jane Bradley -- a proven author with novel and short-story collection writing credits firmly in place, including high praise for her work from New York Times Magazine— was drawn to the craft as a child. A published author and creative writing academic since 1986, her pedigree walks the walk. “I dwelled more deeply in books than in my own life, which was an unstable, often dangerous world,” Bradley said. “I loved the way stories could take me to places where dangers were overcome… both children and young adults must be resourceful, creative and proactive if they want to survive and prevail. I decided I wanted to write my own stories in the third grade. I was a very shy child, and when I was praised for my work, when I saw my story finally mattered to others, I was hooked.”
Educating and creating That hook to tell a story has not only taken her imagination and sense of security to happier, safer places, but it has
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also helped to inform her career as an educator and creator. With a 29-year career as a professional writer and creative writing educator, Bradley’s resumé runs as deep as her creativity and skill— NEA fellowships, fiction writing awards, listed as Editor’s Choice in The New York Times. Bradley has published short stories, story collections and screenplays, among other creative writing endeavors, including her latest novel, You Believers, which was named Best Book a few years ago by Barnes and Noble’s Book Club, as well as The Kansas City Star and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Her passion to create has led to a commitment to education. Bradley presently teaches creative writing, fiction workshops, and screenwriting courses at the University of Toledo, where she is the English Department’s Director of Creative Writing. Her latest story collection is Are We Lucky Yet? and one of her novels, Living Doll, is used in many graduate education and psychiatric intern programs. She has also authored the screenwriting textbook, Screenwriting 101: Small Steps While Thinking Big.
Bradley’s steps to success
The write advice
The mechanics of Bradley’s creative writing process lie in a systematic, common approach to crafting thought into word. Ideas land on paper before they see a computer screen. Projects with greater creative involvement require that she bring out the big guns.
To other writers, Bradley offers smart, helpful observations on her process, and these suggestions that effectively apply to those of any age or ability. Her first rule is to advise that writers ignore the hype of common dos and don’ts with respect to the creative process. Bradley said she believes efficient writers are those who unplug during the process, keep perspectives simple and write when they feel like it, not because they were told to by someone else.
“I do a lot of note-taking and doodling on legal pads. Every chapter, every story, begins with scrawled notes on a legal pad,” Bradley said. “Larger pieces, like the novel, I keep track of with 3 x 5 cards on a bulletin board. I wrote the last chapter of You Believers long before I wrote the middle of the book.” In terms of creative writing best practices, what works for Bradley may or may not work for everyone. But one gem of advice applies evenly across all writing strata. “If possible, surround yourself with friends who are serious about reading and writing,” Bradley said. “Then you aren’t so lonely and you have smart, creative folks to share ideas and strategies.”
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“Don’t feel the need to write every day. I find that to be too much pressure,” Bradley said. “We have lives to live, but I encourage aspiring writers to commit to three days a week where you have a serious date with your writing desk. Don’t take breaks for social media, and if possible, turn off your phone. Schedule times you are open to writing on a consistent basis. The muse will not always come, but at least she’ll know when you are ready to listen.”
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Audiences will be transported to the year 1183 for an evening of dramatic comedy.
The Lion in Winter is royally fun The Village Players open their 59th season by Emily Remaklus
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Every family has its issues. Whether it is parenting, money, or personality clashes, the world is filled with family drama. However, one family has always appeared to be held to a higher standard, the Royal Family. In the Toledo Village Players’ season opener, The Lion in Winter, the audience discovers that even royalty has its ups and downs.
Family drama
The play, though described as a comedy, is filled with dramatic action, which is only expected when the plot is summarized as having dungeons, sibling rivalry, and adultery. Taking place in 1183, the show follows the royal Plantagenet family, who are in competition with one another for the kingdom. The Lion in Winter opens with Eleanor of Aquitaine (played by Barbara Barkan), wife and prisoner of King Henry II (played by Heath Huber), arriving at the castle for the Christmas holiday. With the family gathering for the holidays, the obvious conversation of who will inherit the throne becomes the big debate. With three possible choices; sons Richard (Matthew Gretzinger), Geoffrey (Greg Kissner), and John (Cameron Lightfoot), and the family tension to be expected from such a decision, there naturally is drama. As Henry cleverly states, “Well— what shall we hang? The holly or each other?”, it becomes obvious the decision of inheritance will not be easily made. Also starring in this production are Alison Koch, as Henry’s mistress Alais, and Jon Masters as King Philip II. Director, Kate Argow, stated, “It is a joy to work with such a talented cast and crew”.
A lesson in history
The Lion in Winter, written by James Goldman, made its Broadway debut at the NYC Ambassador Theatre on March 2, 1966, with cast members including Rosemary Harris, Robert Preston, and Christopher Walken. Though the production only ran a couple months, the play found success with a Tony Award for Harris, and a film adaptation starring Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn. Naturally, since the play focuses on characters that are figures of history, an obvious question is whether the play is factual and based on real events. Goldman did his research when it came to writing this play by studying the family’s history and the real life drama of the fight for the throne. Although the play is historical, it is still a work of fiction with pieces of history added in. As Goldman has stated, “The truth of things is always underneath. It has to be imagined.” The Lion in Winter will open the new season at the Village Players. The season also includes the suspenseful The Birds, the dramedy Circle, Mirror, Transformation, the classic Steel Magnolias, and the musical comedy Tomfoolery. Season tickets for all five shows are available. 8pm Fridays & Saturdays, September 11-26 and Thursday, September 24, also 2pm Sunday, September 20. $18. The Village Players, 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org
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One sandwich short of a picnic
Do holidays make you feel like your family is extra dysfunctional? Put things into perspective during the Toledo Rep’s special Labor Day performance of “Picnic.” The one-weekend play dives straight into the joint backyards of two middle-aged widows, with houses filled with two maturing daughters, a spinster school teacher and an elderly woman. When the feminine air is suddenly disrupted by a young man, the disorderly-order is thrown for a loop. 8pm Friday and Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. $14.75. The Toledo Rep, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.com
(Class) Act I
Do your eyes hurt from pretending your audience is naked? Would you like better acting advice than to just “relax”? During the month of September, The Cutting Edge Theatre Company will offer classes to adults who want to perfect their craft as performers. Focus on warm up techniques for the voice and body, acting basics, audition prep, and more weekly, with additional intensive individualized work on monologues, cold readings, and scene work. Class run by Stephanie Dennehy, Melissa Grochowski, and various other highly skilled performers and technicians. Tuesdays, September 8-29. $125. Northview High School, 5403 Silica Dr. To register, contact Anne Clark at 419-494-4814 or emailcetc2015@gmail.com
Comedy with a cause
Domestic violence is absolutely not a funny issue, but, like most things, humor can help. Local comedians are teaming up for Comedy With a Cause: Stop Domestic Violence, a talent showcase to benefit the YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, in memory of Wendabi Triplett, who was murdered by her estranged husband on Christmas in 2012. Hosted by Moka (right), the Duchess of Comedy, this benefit with tickle your funny bone while you make a difference by aiding institutions that support victims of domestic violence. Talent includes: Jodie Summers, Jeff B, Rae Smooth, Shawn Showtime. Travis and Isis. 7pm/doors, 8pm/show. $30/VIP, $20/ at the door, $15/in advance. Garden Lake Hall, 5359 Dorr St. 419-688-2288. gardenlakehall.net —AC
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House of Vinyl - The Glacity Theater Collective’s new musical will introduce you to junkbox theatre, named by its creator Edmund Lingan, a process of playwriting made by mixing and recycling bits and pieces of previously undeveloped nonsense together. 8pm Thursday-Saturday, August 27-29. $15. University of Toledo Center for The Performing Arts, 2801 W. Bancroft. 419-530-ARTS (2787). glacity.tix.com
Saturday, 8.29
ZuZu African Acrobats - Familiar to audiences from their appearance on “America’s Got Talent,” the six members of the troupe will deliver a family-friendly circus arts and physical feats with high-energy dancing, driven by the rhythms of traditional and popular African music. 6pm. $5. Performing Arts Center at Bowling Green Middle School, 530 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. Tickets available at Grounds for Thought, 174 S. Main St., or at the BGSU BowenThompson Student Union Information Desk. 419-372-2642., bblanki@bgsu.edu
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Friday, 8.28
Drink and Draw Session and Exhibition -
Aging Color Reception - Join Beverly Norman
for the opening reception of the exhibition of her award-winning collection, “Aging Color.” 30 prints of still life assemblages will be on display through September 11. 7-8:30pm. Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion’s Lea Gallery, 1000 N. Main St., Findlay. 1-800-4720-9502. findlay.edu/liberalarts/arts/LeaGallery Free
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Saturday, 8.29 Knight Mission Art & Memorabilia Auction Fundraiser - Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus and St. Joan of Arc Council #15905, this auction includes light fare food, complimentary drink ticket, cash bar, dessert and hourly door prizes. $25. 6pm, Registration & Preview. 7:15pm, Live Auction. The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-206-8170, sjaknights.com
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4th Annual Barrio Latino Arts Festival - Join the community on the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month during this arts festival of Latin American artist and more. Noon-9pm Sunday, August 30th. The Providence Center, 1205 Broadway St. nuestragentecommunityprojects.org Free
Tuesday, 9.1 Moku Hanga - Japanese Woodblock Prints by
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Linda Beeman - The Michigan-based artist will exhibit 30 hand carved, hand painted, hand printed works of art in the ancient water based Japanese art of moku hanga- woodblock prints. Through October 16. Perrysburg Municipal Building: 201 Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-324-5748, info@ mainart-ery.com Free
View hand-selected works from past sessions in the Depo’s gallery during the month of September, or try out a session of your own from 7-10pm on Tuesday, September 1. $10, 21+ for attendees, BYOB and supplies. Live model provided.. Exhibition all month. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com
Ongoing: Photography at Bleak House Coffee - Local photographer, Elliot Charney, will have works on display through September. Bleak House Coffee, 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125, facebook.com/ BleakHouseCoffee Free
Ready-to-hand, Present-at-Hand - This exhibition is Heidegger-inspired, featuring artists Christopher Schanck, Jack Craig, Mark Dineen, Taryn Cassella, and, tHing tHing. Through October 3. The University of Toledo Department of Art, 620 Grove Pl., 419-530-8300, facebook.com/ events/858483204236832 Free The 7th Annual Art of Prevention Call for Artists - Benefit Planned Parenthood of Greater
with this condom-inspired art show, on October 7 at the Davis Building. For information and this year’s theme, visit artofprevention.com Alumni Art Exhibition - Join MVCDS for an exhibition of the work of three artists at The Wolfe Gallery: Nora Hutton ’81; Tony Knight ’66, ; and Mary Ellen Taylor, an alumni parent. Through October 8. 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org Free
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The meaning of Genesis
Local artist and University of Toledo assistant professor of art, Dan Hernandez, is an will show works from his “Genesis” series, where neo-renaissance paintings flirt with arcade culture. His work has brought international acclaim and a packed exhibition schedule. Catch the works he produced this summer with the support of a University URAF research grant and an Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award before the exhibit travels to New York City in November for a solo exhibition at Kim Foster Gallery, where Dan is professionally represented. The Secor Gallery. Opening reception: 6-8pm, Thursday, September 3. Meet and Greet: 5-11pm, Thursday, September 17, during 3rd Thursday Art Loop. Through October 1. 5-11pm Tuesday-Saturday. Secor Gallery, 425 Jefferson Ave. 419-514-7496. thesecor.com
A maker’s dozen
Get a taste of the area’s eclectic art scene with Hudson Gallery’s second annual small works invitational exhibition, Double Dozen. 24 local artists were invited to submit two small-scale pieces in their chosen media. View photographs, glass works, painting, drawings, and ceramics— all under 25 square inches— during the diverse and exciting exhibition. Opening Reception, 6-8pm, Friday, September 4. Through September 24. 10am-6pm TuesdayFriday, 10am-3pm Saturday. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net
Wrapped up in books
While you aren’t supposed to judge a book by its cover, most people do. A graphic designer will explain to you, it’s for good reason: a book cover is your first impression, a one-way ticket to escape into pages away from immediate reality. AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) Toledo’s summer show, “Away With Words,” will celebrate the beauty of a cover by setting up a library of artwork inspired by literary pieces, made by local artists. Dive into sci-fi, romance, drama, and more during this fundraising show, all proceeds benefiting AIGA Toledo. Visit the Facebook event page for more information. 7-10:30pm Saturday, August 29. Advance tickets, $5/ AIGA members, $10/non-members; Night of, $10/AIGA members, $15/ non-members, free/ages 12 and under. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St. 419-214-1717. toledo.aiga.com, awaywithwords.eventbrite.com —AC
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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week
wed, AUG 26 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
The Four Horsemen: Johnny Rodriguez
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Degage Jazz Cafe: Chris Buzzelli Forrester’s: Jazz on the River: Bob Rex Quartet
thurs, AUG 27 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Levis Square: Lunch at Levis Commodore Schoolyard: Music at the Market The Roadhouse: The Retro Rhythm Kings
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Plate 21: The Fritz Byers Band Shawn’s Waterville: Johnny Rodriguez Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy The Village Idiot: Runaway Dorothy Firepit Grill: Steve Knurek & Tim Oehlers
Jazz, Blues, R&B
DÊgagÊ Jazz Cafe: Groove Plexus Toledo Botanical Garden: Jazz in the Garden South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Treo Restaurant: Ross & Kaiden Ye Olde Durty Bird: Straight Up
Other
The Bier Stube: Karaoke Campfire Grille: Open Mic The Lair Lounge: Open Stage Majestic Oak Winery: Taco & Open Mic Night
fri, AUG 28 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop Mutz: Beg To Differ Hollywood Casino: DJ RC
E TH CH E N G LU KA K! C C PA B A IS
River Cafe & Marina: Elixer Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Jaeglers Food Truck Fridays uptown Maumee: Phil Barone and the Cruisers The Bier Stube: The Villains
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Barile and May Dorr St. Cafe: Don Coats Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart Shawn’s Irish Tavern Toledo: Johnny Rodriguez Doc Watson’s: Josh Whitney Pat and Dandy’s: Last Born Sons Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill: Picking Kelley
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Veritas Toledo: Eric Ondrus DĂŠgagĂŠ Jazz Cafe: Michelle Shelton Treo Restaurant: Straight Up Trio
Swing LIVE with Larry Wagner Treo Restaurant: Twinpfunk
Country & Bluegrass
Blissfield’s Bachmayer Park: 5th Annual Bluegrass on the River Festival The Village Idiot: Kentucky Chrome Hollywood Casino: Travis Tritt
SUN, AUG 30 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Bowling Green State University: FSO Family Pops Concert Webber’s: Johnny Rodriguez The Roadhouse: Streetwize
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ye Olde Durty Bird: Amelia Airhearts, Jason Quick Trio DĂŠgagĂŠ Jazz Cafe: Tim Oehlers Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam
Mon, AUG 31
Country & Bluegrass
Rocky’s: Stella, Beagle And Manley Bronze Boar: Stonehouse
Sat, AUG 29 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Mutz: DJ Dre Wills Hollywood Casino: DJ RC Quimby’s Food & Spirits: Elixer Table Forty 4: Four Twenty Seven Bronze Boar: Kids with Knives Sodbuster Bar: Last Born Sons Doc Watson’s: On The Roxx Firepit Grill: Route 64 Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Sugar Pax Campfire Grille and RV Park: Unpaved Band Pat and Dandy’s: Zodiak Click
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Majestic Oak Winery: Zak Ward
Jazz, Blues, R&B
DĂŠgagĂŠ Jazz Cafe: Daniel Burris Quartet Centennial Terrace: Portraits in
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic The Bier Stube: Chris Shutters
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman
Other
Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers Open Mic The Local: Open Mic
tues, sept 1 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Pat and Dandy’s: Don Coats Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Jason Hudson Ye Olde Durty Bird: Johnny Rod followed by Clifford Murphy & Michael Whitty Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Martini & Nuzzi’s Downtown: Swingmania
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Daily Specials all specials start at 6:00pm
wed, sept 2 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart followed by Chris Shutters
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Forrester’s: Jazz on the River: 6th Edition
Country & Bluegrass
Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland
Other
Black Kite Coffee and Pies: Open Mic The Bier Stube: Karaoke Laffs Inc: Karaoke with Book That DJ Ottawa Tavern: Open Mic
thurs, sept 3 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Quimby’s Food & Spirits: Elixer Culture Clash Records: La Luz Live Levis Square: Lunch at Levis Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Ye Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Firepit Grill: Fish Fisher
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Toledo Botanical Garden: Jazz in the Garden South End Bar and Grille: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson followed by Willie Rough & the Swell Band
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Bier Stube: Kentucky Chrome
Sat, sept 5 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
Angelo’s Northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski Mutz: DJ Q Bronze Boar: On the Roxx Bar 145: Madison Binkley, Rock Candy
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Majestic Oak Winery: Bob & ? Chateau Tebeau Winery: Mark of Classic Trendz Sodbuster Bar: The Right Angles
Jazz, Blues, R&B
mon, sept 7 Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman
Other
Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers Open Mic The Local: Open Mic
Tues, sept 8 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic Pat and Dandy’s: Don Coats Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Joe Woods Sodbuster Bar: Kyle Smithers Bar 145: Calen Savidge
Jazz, Blues, R&B
Ciao!: Chris Brown and Candice Coleman Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick Trio Martini & Nuzzi’s Downtown: Swingmania
Other
The Bier Stube: Karaoke
Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Woods Trio
Blending surf, doo-wop and retro girl-group harmonies, a new West Coast sound is streaming into the Midwest. La Luz, a Seattle-based girl band, debuted in 2013 with It’s Alive. The band survived a near-fatal car accident soon after, and Weirdo Shrine, their second album, brings a fresh vibe layered with strength. Each member is loyal to either guitar, keyboard, drums, or bass, while all contribute vocals. Catch La Luz on their first national tour. 5pm Thursday, September 3. Culture Clash Records, 4020 Secor Rd. 419-536-5683. thecultureclash.com Free —JS
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Country & Bluegrass
The Bier Stube: Karaoke
Thursday, 9.3 / Culture Clash Records
Mon
Thurs
Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May followed by Not Fast Enuff Majestic Oak Winery: Cindy Slee & Aaron Keaster Chateau Tebeau Winery: John Authenreith
Other
Hey, Luzer
Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic
Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge: Boudreaux’s Back Porch Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & the Jazz Mix
All genres join forces for an entire day of musical satisfaction at this year’s Toledo Music Fest. The event will take over four stages, as local hard rockers, Damien, headline the day-long event. Other local heavy hitters, SUGARBOXX, Fail and Deliver, The Kerplunks and BathHouseBetty add to the lineup of more than 50 acts that shake the floor and get you grooving for more. 2pm Saturday, August 29. $12. Headliners, 4500 N. Detroit Ave. ticketmaster.com, innovationconcerts.com —MLR
Wed
Mancy’s Italian Grill: Elixer Bronze Boar: Gin Bunny Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jah Rule Bar 145: Full Tilt Mutz: Kids with Knives
Saturday, 8.29 / Headliners
Sun
Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop
SUN, sept 6 Jazz, Blues, R&B
Music mania
fri, sept 4
The sounds of country Wednesday, 9.9 / Stranahan Theater One of country music’s biggest stars makes a stop in Toledo for another page in his long, storied career. Over more than 50 years, Merle Haggard has collected more than 39 #1 country hits, has been awarded Grammy, ACM and CMA awards and has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His melodic trail of music has been influenced by a stint in prison, the death of his father at a young age and a lifetime of experiences around the country. His imprint on the 60s country music scene opened the door for many present-day musicians in jazz, blues and folk. 8pm Wednesday, September 9. $48-$68. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com, etix.com —MLR
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Wednesday, 8.26 [outdoors]
Cemetery Strolls - Walk among the beautiful arboretum and view the historical architectural features. 9am. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com Free
[miscellaneous]
Fall Hunting Classic - The annual Fall Hunting Classic offers sales, sweepstakes, seminars, rebates, kids’ activities and more. Through August 30. 9am-9pm. Bass Pro Shops, 10000 Bass Pro Blvd., Rossford. 419-891-3900. basspro.com/rossford
Thursday, 8.27 [education]
Shop Talk - Join freelance writer Stacy Baca for a talk about creating irresistible content for your audience. Part of The Collective Speaker Series. Mad Ave Collective, 1600 Madison Ave. 419-472-9000. madavecollective.com
[miscellaneous]
There is No Place Like Home - Help keep housing fair and attainable by helping benefit the Toledo Fair Housing Center and NODA during a fun evening of food, entertainment, and more. $10. 5-8pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. For tickets, contact Sarah Jenkins: 419243-6163 ext. 23.
[outdoors]
Discover Downtown Walking Tours - Join the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and the University of Toledo Urban Affairs Center for a walking tour of downtown Toledo. Every week will explore a different, exciting area of downtown, where you can learn about the history and future of Toledo landmarks. Noon-1pm. Fort Industry Square and the Riverfront (meet on Water St. & Jefferson Ave. behind Fort Industry Square). 419-259-5233. toledolibrary.org Free
Friday, 8.28 [miscellaneous]
6th Annual Toledo Pride 2015 - The fun starts Friday with the official Toledo Pride kickoff party, KISS ‘N’ Drag, presented at Promenade Park by 92.5 KISS-FM and the Nite Glo 5K in International Park. Saturday will kick-off at noon with the Toledo Pride Parade, leading right to the festival in Promenade Park. The festival includes a full day of live entertainment, vendors, community organizations, food, drinks, friends and fun. The party continues on Sunday with live entertainment, family activities and more from noon to 10pm. Sunday Funday is focused on families with great activities for the kids and family-friendly entertainment all day. Through August 30. toledopride.com Flower Show - The Anthony Wayne Garden Club presents Bountiful, a standard flower show full of color and beauty. Through Sunday. 2-5pm Friday, 10am-5pm Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. Wildwood Metropark Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave.
50th anniversary fest Friday, 8.28-Sunday, 8.30 Oak Shade Grove Celebrate German and Swiss culture at the annual German-American Festival, featuring German food, beer, and non-stop live music, 2015’s fiftieth anniversary celebrations will be larger than ever. Dance to a waltz in the Fest Zelt, marvel at the Glockenspiel chorus and enjoy traditional games and competitions over a ten-acre woods. Northwest Ohio’s oldest ethnic festival is fun for all ages. Shuttle services available, see full list of ticket and departure locations on the website. Friday, August 28-Sunday, August 30. 6-11pm Friday, 2pm1am Saturday, noon-11pm Sunday. $8, free/kids 12 and under. German Church Service begins at 10:30am on Sunday. Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. germanamericanfestival.net —JS
Anime-zing Saturday, 8.29 & Sunday, 8.30 SeaGate Convention Center Let your fandom flag fly at Glass City Con 5, Toledo’s annual otaku (a Japanese term for people with obsessive interests, commonly, anime) celebration. From animation to gaming, and dressing as your favorite character in the name of cosplay, this event covers everything you love about Japan’s animation styles of anime and manga. This year’s theme celebrates the 30th anniversary of Studio Ghibli, which produced many famous films, including those of acclaimed anime director, Hayao Miyazaki. Food, game tournaments, and merchandise for sale. Pre-register online for reduced prices and special perks. 10am-2am Saturday, August 29 & 10am-6pm Sunday, August 30. $30/person at the door. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. glasscitycon.com —MK
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419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Party on the Block - Come to the “Party on the Block” for music, food and drinks every Friday evening of the Summer. 4-8pm. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. facebook.com/PartyTOL Free
[comedy]
Michael Harrison - Michael Harrison will be performing comedy shows. 6pm & 10pm/doors, 7:30pm & 10:30pm/show on both Friday and Saturday. Ages 21+. 6pm. Laffs Inc, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com
Saturday, 8.29 [festival]
5th Annual Bluegrass on the River Festival Enjoy a day of live bands and jam sessions, craft vendors, carnival-style food treats and lost-art demonstrators. 11am-8pm. Blissfield’s Bachmayer Park. blissfieldmainstreet.com Free
Friday, 9.4 [festival]
St. Joseph Erie Annual Labor Day Weekend Festival - Enjoy Labor Day weekend with live musical entertainment, sporting tournaments, food and drink. To participate in corn hole, softball, or basketball tournaments call 734-8486125. Through September 6. 5:30pm-12:30am Friday, noon-12:30am Saturday, 12:30pm-12:30am Sunday. 2214 Manhattan St., Erie.
Saturday, 9.5 [miscellaneous]
New Properties Bus Tour - From the Oak Openings corridor to the Maumee River, to Lake Erie Coastal Wetlands, this driving tour will feature several emerging Metroparks. Continental breakfast and a boxed lunch provided. For more information call 419-407-9723. Participants will meet at Wildwood Preserve, Metz Visitor Center. Metroparks will provide transportation for this bus tour. 9am. metroparkstoledo.com
[festival]
Toledo LatinoFest - Celebrate the Latino culture with authentic food, dance and musical entertainment. 2-11pm. $5/adults, free/seniors and children under 12. Promenade Park Water St.
Bend in The Big House
Saturday, 9.15 / Michigan Stadium
Test out your warrior pose at the home of the Wolverines. Beginner and expert yogis are encouraged to join The Yoga Movement for a refreshing morning of yoga and music. Hundreds of mats will cover the turf for one of the largest yoga events in Michigan. Don’t worry if “Go Blue” slips out during tree pose. Registration required, bring your own mat. Registration fee of $25 before August 31, $30 September 1-5. Includes class and event bag. 8am/check in, 9am/class. Saturday, September 15. Michigan Stadium, 1202 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. theyogamovement.net —JS
Sunday, 9.6 [miscellaneous]
Historical Tours of the Stranleigh Manor House - Enjoy a guided tour of this Depression-era home and learn about the region’s rich history. Be sure to plan some extra time to visit the Frank Stranahan exhibit and walk the estate. Noon. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free Adams Street Block Party 2 - Enjoy great music, food, art and booze, all for just $5. Noon-midnight. $5. Between Wesley’s & The Ottawa Tavern. Visit Facebook event page for more information.
Tuesday, 9.8 [miscellaneous]
Cigar Cruise - Check out the new developments along the riverfront and enjoy a 2 hour smoke on the river. Bring your own cigars! If you wish bring your own picnic or order a Marco’s pizza delivered to the boat and bring your own beverages too! Reservations required. 7-9pm. $18. Sandpiper Boat at the Jefferson Street Dock. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com
[education]
History Series - The speaker is Donna Christian, the manuscripts curator at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in the Local History Department, will speak on Introduction, Transportation & “Lay of the Land”. Open to area educators and the general public. 4pm. Wolcott Heritage Center, 1035 River Rd., Maumee. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org/education/enrichmentlectures
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PLAY BOOK Black Swamp Frogs Vintage baseball remains timeless by Dorian Slaybod
It was a home game against the Stemtown Stinkers. The field was on a slight hill at the edge of Toledo near Oregon, enclosed by weeping willows that pushed in the wind like long bangs. Residents of the Lutheran Home, a retirement community, looked on with a few dozen fans, friends, and family while eating hot dogs and ice cream. One of the Stinkers walked up to bat. He and his team, from Green Springs, Ohio, dressed more like soldiers than athletes, wearing gray slacks and white conductor hats with two, green wraparound stripes. The bat, which looked more like a broomstick than something the Mud Hens would use, made a hollow click when it hit the underhand-tossed ball. The ball bounced once before being caught by one of Sylvania’s Great Black Swamp Frogs, and before the fielder could throw the ball to first, the runner had already turned around. The inning was over. The umpire shouted to the audience to explain, “A catch on the bounce is an out in 1860s baseball!”
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The Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs have played vintage baseball for the past 25 years, using rules from the 1860s. During the mid 19th Century, the game changed rapidly as it gained popularity. The Frogs play a bucolic version of the game held in open fields, without running lanes, catching mitts, or basestealing. One of the founding members of the Frogs, Brad James, didn’t even wear shoes for the first 16 years that he played. The Frogs’ first game was held at Scott Park in 1991. Since then, they have played over 400 matches all over the country, from Bethpage, New York to Giants Stadium in San Francisco. For the past 20 years, they have traveled to play against the Woodstock, Ontario Hilltoppers on Canada Day, and have invited them to play in Toledo on the 4th of July. One of the team’s founders was a baseball historian, John Husman. He and the Frogs made sure that their games are true to history. They drink water from metal canteens. They carve their own baseball bats. Their uniforms are loose-fitting collared shirts, with a whiteand-green bib buttoned to the front that shows a calligraphic F. They don’t follow history in at least one regard, though— they encourage women to play. “It’s not historically accurate, but we welcome it anyway,” said Team President, Rick Fuchs.
The Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs have hopped onto the baseball field since 1991.
A gentleman’s game
“It’s more a social gathering than a competition,” said Jeff Rice, a player and Vice-President of the team. Rice likes that he can bring his young daughter to games (she even has her own uniform). During the game at the Lutheran Home, a Stemtown player muttered a curse word under his breath. The umpire instantly fined him— they appeared to exchange a quarter right there on the field— and the player had to take off his hat and apologize to all of the women in the crowd. “We’re there for the fun of playing baseball,” said Fuchs, who goes by “Sparky” on the field. All of the players have nicknames, as was the custom in the 1860s. Fuchs is called “Sparky” because the rest of the team incorrectly assumed that he was an electrical engineer (he works with chemicals). Jeff “Wrong Way”
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Rice got lost on the way to a game. Eric Kutchenriter was called “Buckshot” until he ran into a rope fence while attempting to catch a fly ball— now everyone calls him “Clothesline.” Baseball is an ever-changing sport. Drug tests and instant replay may be the latest additions, but they will not be the final amendments to its rules. There will always be people who remember baseball as a simpler affair, a game amongst friends, with a ball and a bat on grass. A rookie player, Rob “Thunderbolt” Solt, told me that playing for the Great Black Swamp Frogs is like being “an actual part of living baseball history.” For more information on the team, visit greatblackswampfrogs.org. They will be playing several games at the Tiffin Heritage festival on September 20th. greatblackswampfrogs.org/schedule.html eet us @TCPaper Got a comment? Tw
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You need to
confirm Labor Day reservations immediately. You are packed and ready to leave early on the 4th. On the 6th a special treat comes your way and you keep on smiling until you return late on the 7th.
LIBRA (September 23-October 22) The
full moon on the 29th lights up your good health. You enjoy planning the holiday combining friends, family and associates. The past six weeks have not been easy. Celebrate Labor Day with unbelievable enthusiasm.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Staying physically fit is important, especially as you get ready for this last summer holiday. Have a mimosa when you get up on the 6th because Venus finally goes forward. You totally enjoy Labor Day and want to extend your vacation.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) On the 27th both
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) You are such a traveler that you try to go
twins show organizational ability as you plan every day and night right through the holiday. Everything goes your way until you collapse the night of the 7th. Then you are glad to have a short work week.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are on the
beach or on a boat to see the full moon shine on the 29th. It is a nice end to a busy month. You are packed, ready to leave the 1st, not to be home until late the 7th. This has been a memorable holiday.
Take a chance and be a winner the 29th. Life is good to you right now and it gets better every day. If you are able to travel for the holiday, you have a great time. You are eager to get back on schedule the 8th.
someplace every weekend. You won’t miss a beat as you enjoy the full moon the 29th. You are near home Labor Day either marching in or watching the parade— making memories.
CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)
The full moon the 29th shines on your driving so be cautious! If all goes well, you leave on the 1st and return late on the 7th. You have had fun with young people and need to get serious again on the 8th.
LEO (July 23-August 22) Take off for a long
AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)
VIRGO (August 23-September 22) You are
PISCES (February 19-March 20) There If you get organized at home and at work it is possible you can leave on the 28th of August and return on the 7th of September. Congratulations on having a perfect end to summer. Go back to your routine the 8th to rest.
weekend the 27th. Get your holiday schedule set before the full moon the 29th. You have been burdened by Venus going “backward” for about six weeks. This changes early the 6th so you really celebrate Labor Day. ready to party by the light of the full moon the 29th. You are so organized over the holiday that everyone looks to you for guidance. Your love life gets better the 6th. You are not in a hurry to go back to work!
Take advantage of seasonal sales on the 29th and 30th. An opportunity comes you way on the 1st. Take it! Leave early the 4th and come home late the 7th. Thankfully you have a short work week!
Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. Visit her at suelovett.com or call 419-474-6399.
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They are the most organized sign of the zodiac. They pay attention to details and are extremely health conscious. Jennifer Hudson and Mike Huckabee are Virgos. Locally Christine Williams of Channel 13 and Stephanie Martinez of Channel 24 celebrate.
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Supporters of the Boys and Girls Club left their shoes at home and flocked to Maumee Bay State Park on Saturday, August 15 for Barefoot at the Beach. Joined by local restaurants, music, and more, the 13th annual summer fundraiser had serious sole.
Debbi Hill and Lyntia Ruffin use their smiles to help the setting sun light up the sky.
Lisa Tremp Urrutia and Linda Tremp Waters gave besotted guests quadruple vision.
Andrea Baker of Rossford
Age: 31 The Tattoo Faerie Tattoo Artist at Infinite Art Studios There’s a difference between style and fashion. Fashion loves designer names, cutting-edge trends, and “on fleek” accessories. Style, on the other, more distinctive hand, runs deep. It’s obvious, and reflects the wearer’s personality. It’s effortless. It is so, totally you.
Mike and Leah Wilson with Mitchel Perez enjoy the nightfall.
On time for the 6th Annual Fashionably Late Friends and family of Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon invited guests to celebrate her memory with music, conversation, and special moments on Friday, August 14 at Centennial Terrace. John Holden and David Kirkendall
Dressed in earthy tones and simple clothing, Andrea “The Tattoo Faerie” Baker exemplifies what it means to have style. Unconcerned with what’s #trending, Baker opts for a more natural approach to her aesthetic. Using her skin as a canvas, Baker embellishes herself in tattoos, turquoise jewelry, and a woven wreath of feathers in her hair. If she had a celebrity style twin, it might be Mother Nature. But we think Baker is an entity of her own.
Let’s go from head to toe. Oh my god, those feathers. What kind are they and where do you find them?
I have some bluejay feathers, as well as sparrow, quail, hawk, whatever I find. I find them, my daughter finds them, and then I’ll put them in my hair because they’re lucky. Birds are a symbol of freedom and the feathers in my hair are a sentimental collection that I carry and wear. They match my natural hair color so well that often people don’t know that it’s not my real hair until they get up close.
Do people react weirdly to the feathers, or your look in general? It’s pretty aggressive— in a great way.
Thanks. (Laughing) People tell me all the time, like “Uhh, is that your hair?” They think it’s a hat a lot of times! Or, if I wear a hat, they’re like “Is that part of a hat?” Sometimes people are mean, and it’s just kind of amusing. Mostly it’s older people — they’ll tell me I’m ridiculous.
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How about the rest of your look. Where do you shop? How do you get ready in the morning?
I like to wear clothes that are super comfortable. I like to feel like I’m flowing, kind of floating. I’ll dress based on my mood, and I wear colors that reflect it, like green or red. For shopping, I piece together a lot of stuff and I make a lot of clothes, too. So, I will go to Kohl’s and get a bunch of plain tank tops, or I’ll go to the mall and find a pair of shoes. I love shopping at Orchid Lane [in Ann Arbor], it’s where I find my flowing pantaloons.
You have a lot of gorgeous jewelry on. Can you tell us about it?
I wear pretty much the same accessories every day. I always wear my turquoise. I feel balanced. I’ve been wearing these pieces for a few months. I’ll wear it until either it breaks, I lose it, or I get something else that’s amazing.
What do you do for work and for fun?
I’ve been a tattoo artist for 2 years and the focal point is on the art. I do mostly custom work, abstract, kind of bio-mechanical looking, bio-organic stuff. I’m more of a mendi, mystical, kind-of gross person. I like to draw lots of plants, lots of bugs. I’ve tattooed a lot of weird flowers. I also paint, I draw, I make fairariams, which are fairy terrariums. I have plants in them and dead stuff and bugs, but I make them really pretty so they’re very deceptive. They look beautiful from the outside but then when you get to them you’re like “oh my god that’s a dead bug,” or a tooth, or a bone.
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