Toledo City Paper - June 6, 2018

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Make it Reign Toledo’s women’s tackle football team

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City Sips Old is new again— cocktails are back p8

Floral Muse Artist Rebecca Louise Law brings the outside in p27 Absolutely Wicked Talking to Glinda the Good Witch p25

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June 6 - June 19, 2018 • Vol. 21 • Issue 11

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Below is a list of our staff, members of “the media,” a group that our President has deemed to be “among the most dishonest people on earth.”

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

If you could only order one drink for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) JACK PINE GIN AND TONIC.

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) SHAKING HANDS WITH MY OL’ FRIEND, JASPER DANIEL

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) VODKA NEAT. Calendar Editor: Courtney Probert (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) LONG ISLAND. Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) STOLI ON ICE. Web Guru Deanna Woods (digitalmedia@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TANQUERAY LEMON-UP. Contributing Writers: Jeff McGinnis, Kelly Thompson, Emily Modrowski, Sarah Emily, Johnny Hildo, Christine Senack and Rob Brezsny.

A safe haven

The Cocoon fundraises for safety, education on Friday, June 22.

By Kelly Thompson

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ACTIVIST WATCH Thursday, 6.7

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Patio Guide Outdoor havens for sunshine or shade, p6

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1. TCP’s Official Guide

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to the 2018 Old West End Festival

2. Summer in the City: June 2018

3. Gladys Knight and Ramona Collins Jam Out 4. Turning the Page: People Called Women Advertising/General Info For advertising and general information, call 419/244-9859 or fax 419/244-9871. E-mail ads to adsin@toledocitypaper.com. Deadline for advertising copy 2 p.m. Friday before publication. Toledo City Paper subscriptions are available by mail for $28/quarterly or $75 per year at Toledo City Paper, 1120 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio 43604. One copy free per person per week; extra copies $1 each. Persons taking copies for any reason other than personal use are subject to prosecution. Letters to the editor must be limited to 300 words, are subject to editing, and should include the writer’s full name and phone number. Any letter submitted to the editor or publisher may be printed at the publisher’s discretion in issues subsequent to its receipt. © 2018 by Adams Street Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without written permission of the publisher.

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Locally-owned 3rd Street Blooms has opened at 122 Mechanic St. in Waterville, offering custom florals, jewelry, giftware, gourmet candies, home decor, and more. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday. 10am-2pm, Saturday.

419-441-0022. 3rdstreetblooms.com Walgreens announced plans to expand their Perrysburg distribution center, projected to create 350 jobs.

Assurance Health of Indiana has begun construction on a new single-story, 23-bed inpatient psychiatric care hospital at 4040 King Rd., near Sylvania Ave. The $5 million facility will serve patients 65 and older.

For the first time in 92 years, the Tamaron Country Club on Alexis Rd. will not open for the season. Due to ongoing financial issues, the club’s future is uncertain. tamaroncc.com

Toledo Top Three

Sales Coordinator Jenny Leach (sales@adamsstreetpublishing.com) TITO’S & TONIC WITH EXTRA LIME! Sales Assistant: Eddie Knight (eknight@adamsstreetpublishing.com) COFFEE WITH THE POWDERED CREAMER

Anson Pharmacy has opened a third location, this one in Pemberville, Ohio’s Frobose Market at 209 Bierley Ave. Anson’s two other area locations include one in Perrysburg at 25684 N. Dixie Hwy. near Scrambler Marie’s, and one in Temperance, Michigan inside of Foodtown at 8926 Lewis Ave. ansonrx.com

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

Kelli Miller (kmiller@adamsstreetpublishing.com) ICE WATER. Norwin Lopez (nlopez@adamsstreetpublishing.com) LEMONADE.

Tony Packo’s has relocated their Monroe Street restaurant to 5812 Alexis Rd. in Sylvania, formerly a Boston Market. The new location is now open and includes a drive-through.

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Basil Pizza and Wine Bar has opened in Levis Commons, serving artisan stone oven pizzas topped with gourmet ingredients, such as garlic oil, arugula, local honey, ricotta cheese, olive tapenade, and pork rillettes.

11am-10pm, Monday-Thursday & Sunday. 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday.

3145 Hollister Ln., 419-873-6218. basilpizzaandwinebar.com

Art/Production

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) BLOODY MARY, SPICY.

Printed On A Lark, the Toledobased screen printing business, will open their first storefront on Thursday, June 7, with a grand opening party from 5-9pm. 3726 S. Detroit Ave., near Rugby Dr. facebook.com/printedonalark

Knock Out Parkinson’s Join the International Boxing Club (IBC) for a dinner at Stone Oak Country Club (100 Stone Oak Blvd., Holland, OH) that will feature inspirational speaker Bruce Boguski, University of Toledo Coach Jason Candle, and former UT and NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. RSVP. $50-$100.

4:30-9:30pm. 419-214-0614. ibctoledo.org n Young

Muslim Democrats of Toledo Fundraiser: Grand Iftar Gala Iftar is the evening meal shared by Muslims to break the fast during the observance of Ramadan, and this event will serve as a way to bring together our Muslim brothers and sisters, political stakeholders and elected officials. Join the Young Muslim Democrats of Toledo during this event sponsored by the Ohio Democratic Party. $50+. 7-10pm. The Summit, 23 N. Summit St., 419-241-1110. summittoledo.com

Friday, 6.8

Romp in the Swamp 2018 Help support the work of Northwest Ohio Community Shares (NOCS), which provides funding and visibility in the community for local non-profits, during an evening of entertainment, grazing, auctions, and a cash bar including beer, wine and a special swamp-inspired drink. $25, or two tickets for $40. 5:30-10pm. Nederhouser Hall at Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., romp2018.brownpapertickets.com

Get involved. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Saturday, 6.9

River Centre Foundation Bridge to Recovery Walk - Since 2001, the River Centre Foundation has helped promote better understanding of the causes and the treatments of eating disorders. Celebrate those working to overcome the disorder and help create awareness during this 1-mile community walk, discussion, and picnic. $15.

Registration begins at 9am. Event runs through 2pm. River Centre Foundation, 5445 Main St., Sylvania. 419-824-8000. rivercentrefoundation.org

Sunday, 6.10

Poster Pink Out: Lobby Training and Sign Party- Make pro-choice signs and learn about lobbying and communicating your political point. 6-8pm. Planned Parenthood, 1301 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-1123. facebook.com/PPAOhio

Thursday, 6.14

Twilight Thursday at the Pinnacle Support Family House and the Aurora Project, Inc. for an evening of food, entertainment, a cash bar, prizes, raffles and more. $11.

5-8pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir, Maumee. familyhousetoledo.org. auroraprojectinc.org

Monday, 6.18

For The Culture - This open panel discussion will explore Black culture. $5. 6-9pm. Collingwood Arts Center Underground, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., 419-244-2787. collingwoodartscenter.org

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Will the future be automated?

The future of drones lies somewhere in between a teen flying a remote control aircraft and a precision military strike executed by unmanned aerial transports. Learn about the technology, plans and ideas in the emerging drone industry during a LaunchPad Incubation lecture on Drones. Speakers include: Dennis Sawan, a local attorney versed in the legal implications of drone ownership and operation; Jason Owens, Chief Engineer at Resonance Group; and Chris Aldrich, a FAA Certified Remote Pilot and co-owner of TAM (previously known as Toledo Aerial Media). 5:30-7pm. Thursday, June 7. Nitschke Technology Commercialization Complex, 1510 N. Westwood Ave., 419-530-3520. facebook.com/LaunchPadIncubation Free

Home in the Orchard

In the 1920s, B.C. Bowen Co. (a precursor to the Welles Bowen Realty Company) transformed an apple and pear orchard into the Old Orchard neighborhood. Today, over 1,200 households comprise Old Orchard, an area of less than a square mile, roughly bordered by Bancroft St., Secor Rd., Central Ave. and Douglas Rd. Full of brick, English Tudor style homes, English street names and gorgeous gardens, Old Orchard is an active, historic and tight knit community. See the neighborhood’s beauty during the Old Orchard Garden Tour, a self-guided walking tour of 11 beautiful gardens, showcasing the area’s architectural and botanical beauty. 11am-5pm. Sunday, June 10. oldorchardgardens.org Free

Primary Care • Preventive Medicine Wellness • Weight Management Aesthetic Procedures (Botox/Fillers)

Water for Flint

It’s been four years since the Flint Water Crisis was revealed and Flint residents still do not have access to clean public water. Worse, tainted pipes are not scheduled to be fully replaced until 2020.

Join a local effort to provide our neighbors to the North with the water they need at Punk For Flint. Enjoy live music, a potluck, a BBQ and additional food provided by Food Not Bombs.

Entry requires the donation of one or more cases of bottled water. Please do not bring jugs or gallons of water. $5 minimum donation.

6pm-midnight. Saturday, June 9. At the Fort Esther Art Shop, a DIY venue in East Toledo. For the location and other information, please visit facebook.com/eastsideartpunx.

Bushra Ali, MD. 3230 Central Park West, Suite 112 Toledo, OH 419.725.2527 • www.pcwaa.com Dr. Ali is now open and seeing new patients!

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The Pinnacle of weekly fundraisers

Thursday nights are a time to prepare for weekend fun so visit The Pinnacle’s Twylite Thursdays, a weekly celebration for a good cause. These mini fundraisers run all summer long and allow guests to support a local organization while enjoying music, entertainment, appetizers and cocktails. Coming up, Team Ohio 4 Life and The Youth Needing Organ & Tissue Transplantation will pair up on June 7, and Family House and the Aurora Project, Inc. on June 14. Events run from 5-8pm and typically cost $10. To see the full lineup, visit facebook.com/ thepinnacletoledo. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee.

419-891-7325. Thepinnacletoledo.com

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Hack attack

Survival guide for festival season

by Johnny Hildo There’s something odd about Northwest Ohio.

If you’re from here, and don’t venture outside the swamp much, you might think it’s normal for every church, every ethnicity, every neighborhood, and every fat-laden culinary option to have its own festival. It’s not.

Most other cities have one, maybe two, major festivals per year. Columbus has ComFest, Dublin has its Irish Fest.

When outsiders come to T-Town they’re amazed at our affinity for stuffing our faces with beer and elephant ears, at multiple locations, every weekend all summer long.

Take the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd. OLPH had its parish festival, Sylvania had Maple and Main. It was Point Place Days, and the Old West End had its massive summer kickoff weirdfest.

And not to be outdone, Promedica brought Gladys Knight to the riverfront.

Thousands upon thousands of people flooded these events, drinking gallons of booze and absorbing way too many fat calories. And where thousands of people gather in the summer, surely that great and fearful predator will follow.

The every greedy, never sated Political Hack.

Logos and clipboards

You can’t miss ‘em. They travel in swarms, with identical logos on their sweat-stained Ts, hawking stickers and wielding clipboards. They swoop down on the unwary festival goer with a simple greeting that belies their rapacious hunger for your affirmation.

“Are you a registered voter?”

Like asking, “Do you love your mother?” Even if you don’t, you’d never share that secret with a sweaty stranger. So whether you’re registered to vote or not, you smile back and mumble, “yes.”

Oh, you poor unwitting victim. It’s chum to a shark. They will immediately latch on, and your day will go sideways.

They’ll offer you campaign lit, wax eloquent about their chosen candidate, ask if you’d like to volunteer, slap a sticker on your chest.

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Of course, you can’t fend them off by answering, “no.” They’re well-prepared for that old ruse, because they carry packs of voter registration cards. So off they’ll go into a spiel haranguing you to register.

They love these little games, while you squirm and hop from leg to leg because you were on your way to the PortaJohn.

Never fear, dear reader, there is relief from the Hack, a way to escape their predatory ways and reclaim your summer fun.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY I 1/2 OFF SUSH ROLLS AFTER 8:30PM

Make Festivals Great Again

There’s only one way to defeat the Hack. Beat ‘em at their own game.

As soon as you spot the swarm, identify their candidate. Then make up a totally insane story about that person, and take the fight to the Hacks.

See a swarm sportin’ shirts for Candidate A? Light into ‘em with something like, “Candidate A? CANDIDATE A? That sum beetch swindled me outta four hundred grand at an after hours craps game!” Then mutter under your breath and stalk off. They’ll be stunned into silent submission.

Remember, don’t let ‘em approach you.

Be on the offensive. Slip a Hack a note, “Tell (INSERT CANDIDATE’S FIRST NAME) I’ll never forget that night in Paris in Ninety-Seven. Call me!” Take off on a Hack with, “Hey, I been looking for you guys all summer, I’m with the group Fascists for (INSERT CANDIDATE NAME), we wanna get her to speak at our rallies!”

Knock ‘em off-kilter. Nothing is too odd for this task. In fact, the odder the better.

Get creative! Whip up unique festival T-shirts with witty, off-putting slogans.

“Ammosexuals for (INSERT CANDIDATE NAME)?” Why not. “Ask me what (INSERT CANDIDATE NAME) likes for breakfast?” Sure thing.

Attack the Hack before the Hack gets its legs.

It might not keep every Tom, Hack, and Harry away from you. But it’ll sure be a helluva a lot of fun.

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Rich History In Women’s Tackle Football

By Erin Holden PHOTOGRAPHY BY: COURTNEY PROBERT

Women’s tackle football existed in Toledo as early as 1930 and, though Mrs. Herbert Hoover was successful in having the early teams disbanded for being an exploitation “of womanhood,” there has always been a push to keep the sport going. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the sport really began to be noticed in Toledo the Toledo Troopers, a team that many still remember.

Mitchi Collette is the coach, co-owner, and cofounder of Thee Toledo Reign (pictured right), a team that is enjoying a successful run since 2003. She also enjoys discussing the history of women’s football (read more on their website). She played for the Troopers for seven years.

“Those of us playing football in the 70s, we never thought of it as being a women’s movement,” Collette said. “We were just a bunch of athletes that loved to play football.”

Collette coached the Toledo Spitfires, a team that did not have much success. “Being a Toledo Trooper, I was devastated,” Collette said. The Troopers have been described as the best team in the history of women’s football, so she was not used to losing. She pressed on, attending coaching clinics that brought her to a new level, and in 2003, she and co-founder Beth Razzoog left the Spitfires to form the Reign. Many Spitfire players ended up playing for the Reign as well.

Head Coach and General Manager Billy Lewis (pictured left) acknowledges that there are still people who make negative comments about women’s tackle football. “They say, ‘What is it? Like Lingerie Ball?’ It’s hard to do this; not just because of the physical demands of the sport.”

Thee Toledo Reign will go up against the Detroit Dark Angels during their last regular game of the 2018 season at 7pm on Saturday, June 9 at Rogers High School.

Maribeth Lewis

TEACHER AND MOTHER OF TWO Linebacker and tight end Maribeth Lewis has taught 3rd grade for almost 10 years. She balances work and family with her dedication to playing football, which she has been doing ever since she can remember.

“I was usually the only girl playing,” she said. Many of the parents who saw her playing football were concerned for

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Reign has enjoyed a successful run.

Miika Vining

COLLEGE STUDENT AND BOXER Monroe, Michigan quarterback Miika Vining is a born athlete. A softball player in high school, she has been boxing since she was nine years old. Though it’s hard to balance football and boxing, she still manages to do both, even with her busy schedule as an Owens Community College student.

On the Reign roster for three years now, Vining enjoys “the family atmosphere; getting to go out there and play with people who care about you.” She found out about the team at a Pride festival, where the Reign had a booth set up.

She decided to go to tryouts, but became nervous pulling into the parking lot. “I didn’t know what to expect,” Vining said.

“I was kind of psyching myself out.” Describing herself as shy, she sees as one of

her safety, but Lewis assured them, “No, I’m the one out there (tackling) them!”

She has been playing women’s tackle football for 13 years.

In 2005, a friend of Billy Lewis (her husband and coach) saw an advertisement in a Detroit paper recruiting women for the Detroit Predators. “He asked, ‘What girl’s going to ever try out for this?’ and Billy told him, ‘Actually, I know someone.’” Tryouts were that weekend, and Maribeth has been playing ever since.

Lewis played for the Detroit Predators from 2005-2007, then joined Thee Toledo Reign. She loves the game, mostly because she can “hit somebody and not go to jail,” she said. “Pure anger management.” She’s had three knee surgeries and wears hearing aids, though she can’t wear them during games.

“I’ve gotten very good at reading lips, knowing what’s going on, and understanding the plays,” she said. She’s never let it keep her down.

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her biggest challenges, which she’s overcome, “I’ve definitely come out of my shell more. Playing quarterback, I have to be more outspoken. That’s been the greatest obstacle for me.” She was put in to play quarterback unexpectedly after the starting quarterback was injured. “I just had to step up,” she said.

Tryouts and other upcoming games are regularly posted online. Visit theetoledoreign.blogspot.com, Thee Toledo Reign Facebook page (facebook.com/ TheeToledoReign), or call 419-654-2719 for more information.

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Toya Shinaul ER NURSE AND MOTHER OF TWO

Shinaul was in nursing school when a player from the Reign approached her about trying out for the team. As soon as she got on the field she thought, “Okay. This is for me.”

One challenge Shinaul faces is her size.

“I’ve always been one of the smallest,” she said.

“I’m 5’7”, but I’ve always weighed between 120 and 140. Learning how to tackle and to read wide receivers, reading playbooks, learning all the intricate rules…those are all challenges too.”

Shinaul’s daughter (who has been coming to team practices since she was five weeks old) now, age 4, does drills with the team. It is

Wide receiver and defensive back, Toledoan Toya Shinaul began playing football in 2005.

“I’ve always watched football,” she said.

“Since the late 80s – the Detroit Lions in the Barry Sanders era. Toledo Spitfire used to be on TV. One year I went to a tryout and ever since then I’ve been playing.” Her family wasn’t always on board with her decision to play. “I’m in my 30s, and my parents still look at me and ask, ‘Are you my child?’ They’re supportive now, but at first, they said, ‘Oh, no.’”

not easy to be an ER RN with a 10-month-old and a four-year-old to take care of. Factoring in twice-a-week football practices and away games, it sounds nearly impossible. While pregnant, she had to sit out last season, and it was difficult to get back into shape afterwards.

“It has been a challenge,” she said. “You just have to prioritize. Take it day-by-day. It requires sacrifice. I encourage women who want to play football to go for it.”

Maggie Alberts CONSTRUCTION WORKER AND MOTHER OF THREE

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“There has been nothing holding me back from playing anything,” offensive and defensive lineman Maggie Alberts said. “I’ve played sports my entire life.”

She grew up playing softball, soccer, and basketball, and she has been part of Thee Toledo Reign since its beginnings in 2003.

Co-founder Beth Razzoog approached Alberts while she was taking batting practice, asking her if she wanted to join the team. “I thought it was flag football,” Alberts said. “I showed up and said, ‘So, this is full tackle football?’”

Two things that Alberts loves most about the Reign: “Getting to hit somebody” and the awards often given out at the end of each practice, like awards dubbed “Hot Hands” for a good catch and “Follow that Ass” for following your blockers.

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Alberts works in construction, so her work schedule, coupled with raising three kids (18, 12, and eight) is often tough. “I just got off three weeks of doing 12-hour days, so that was hard to miss practice, then work and show up to the games. I’m exhausted from the work day.

I got through it though, and my teammates were behind me.” Alberts’ partner, Beth Emerson, also on the team, is a major source of support in helping with the kids and keeping the household schedules.

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Maybe we’re overstating our intuitive instincts, but here’s a prediction: summer 2018 will be the season of cocktails. Craft beer had its due, and rosé— while delicious— has enjoyed its time in trend. Cocktails, whether classic, new, or old fashioned with a twist, are here to stay. And we couldn’t be more excited. We consulted local bartenders about our premonition and sipped on their ice-cold advice and stiff recommendations.

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1 1/4oz SKYY Pineapple

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3/4oz PAMA Liqueur 1/2oz Pomegranate syrup

3/4oz Fernet Branca Half a lemon, juiced Two dashes Anguostura bitters One egg white Topped with ginger beer Garnish with a few drops of bitters and toasted lemon peel This drink has bitter flavors that are super popular right now.

It’s different from others and it settles the tummy after eating.

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This is one of our most popular cocktails. It’s one of my favorites and it’s a summer drink. It goes down smooth, you can barely taste the alcohol.

Barr’s Public House Bartending for 10 years

Bartending is my dream job. It’s what I’ve wanted to do my whole life. I’ve been in the restaurant industry since high school and it’s just always what I wanted to do. I love making cocktails, I like drinking and talking to strangers.

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Erin Smith Bar Louie First year bartending

I think bartending is fun; it’s different everyday. Making the drinks and trying drinks–I enjoy it. You get a lot of people that are coming into drink, hang out and stay for awhile, so you get more of a laid back, kind of fun crowd.

Photos taken by Kelli Miller and Courtney Probert

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Strawberry Lemonade: muddled strawberries, our house made lemonade and Toledo Spirits Heart of Glass (strawberry liquor)

John Jacob Mancy’s Italian Bartending for 27 years

I love bartending because I love the people. I love the ability to create, to express myself through the drinks and through the product that I’m using.

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Adonis Cocktail 1.5 oz Carpano Antica Formula 1.5 oz La Guita Manzanilla A couple dashes of Regan’s Orange Bitters No. 6 Stirred, not shaken This is a nice, clear drink that rounds out the flavors and has a low percentage of alcohol by volume.

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Classic Strawberry Daiquiri 1oz Havana Club Rum 1oz heart of glass Strawberry Vodka by Toledo Spirits 3/4oz lime juice ½ oz simple syrup made with organic brown sugar 3 whole strawberries This drink is great for summer and we’re supporting local companies like Toledo Spirits. We don’t use any mix that has any preservatives or anything like that. We make it as organic as we can.

Aldo Ballester Carlos Poco Loco Bartending for 7-8 years

I like that bartending is never boring.

You socialize with everyone, and get to meet a lot of people everyday. We change people’s lives; we provide, not only drinks, but ourselves by listening to them, give them some advice.

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RECIPE

Blue Bowl Equal parts Smirnoff vodka Rum, Blue raspberry syrup, Pineapple juice, 7-up

Marissa Castilleja

Topped with malibu and bacardi 151

Funny Bone First year bartending

This drink is one of our most popular. Once someone brings it out and all the other tables see it, everybody orders it.

One thing I love about bartending is the atmosphere. The people who come here are unique and there’s a variety of people that come through.

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Some people call it stealing, some people call it inspiration. Everyone’s being influenced by the people before them.

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Matt Waldfogel Benchmark Restaurant Bartending for 19 years

I love the creativity of bartending. I spent a lot of time not really diving into the craft all the way and then, probably seven years or so ago, I wanted to learn and get better at what I was doing so I started studying up. You’re creating something that’s sort of an extension of you

RECIPE

Jalisco Hopscotch 2 oz Herradura tequila 1/4oz dry curacao

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3 drops of Bittermens hopped grapefruit 1/4oz Laphroaig Topped with a flamed grapefruit rose We didn’t want to do something that was so crazy and off the wall but, at the same time, this drink is different from what a lot of other people are doing. It’s stuff that’s readily available in the Toledo market. It’s a different take on stuff you can do.

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With bartending, there’s something different daily, there’s no monotony to it.

The people, too. There’s so many customers that became second family to me.

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Indulging with Diane Rogers

By Athena Cocoves Had you told me I would spend four hours, with a woman twice my age, in the garden sipping Pinot Grigio, sampling salsas, I would have laughed.

Yet, there I was, a block from downtown Perrysburg, surrounded by raised beds and lush trees in back of a 158-year-old home.

Charming surprises are Diane Roger’s thing. For almost 40 years, since she and her sister, Sydney, sank their teeth into the local culinary scene, she has dazzled epicureans with deceptively simple creations.

Smokin’ fundraiser

If you’re all about eating and drinking for a good cause, you’ll want to attend The Cork & Pork event to benefit the Ronald McDonald House at Shorty’s Back 40. Admission includes fingerlicking BBQ, beer and wine samples, plus live entertainment throughout the night. Also featured will be a silent auction, live auction and mystery wine bags. $35. 6-10pm Tuesday, June 12.

Shorty’s Back Forty, 5215 Monroe St. 419-471-4663. rmhctoledo.org

Cool and composed

While most remember the sisters’ upscale restaurant— Syd & Diane’s, a relaxed 1980’s bistro with inspired cuisine— the story of Diane’s career begins much earlier.

“We were brought up in the entertainment industry,” Diane told me inside Le Garage, a cozy, gardenside building detached from The Guesthouse, the sisters’ bed and breakfast. “We’ve been around hotels and restaurants since we were out of the womb in Westhampton, New York. Hospitality came naturally to us because it’s all we know… food and entertainment, then more food, and more entertainment... and we were lucky to be raised at a time when there was so much respect for the profession.”

Diane takes her craft seriously, but she is nonchalant, sprinkling her knowledge throughout the conversation.

Mid-story she pauses and whispers— ”Want to know how to make pastry flour? 1 ¾ tablespoon of cornstarch for one cup of all-purpose. There, I saved you money.” She reminisces, citing aspects of her storied career.

She started catering in the Toledoarea in 1979, the year the U.S. Open was held at Inverness. She served private parties, which introduced her to CEOs, which led to epicureans who were willing and able to pay for serious cuisine. Scoring a gig catering the opening of the Toledo Museum of Art’s El Greco exhibit was parlayed into the opening of the restaurant, Syd & Diane’s.

Connoisseur’s choice

“We were so busy... a full house six nights a week. We put out a lot food with six burners and one oven,” Diane recalls of the Perrysburg restaurant.

“We cared about food, service, the way the servers presented themselves. Bud vases on every table. Fresh cut flowers everywhere. We had fun along the way, and really out our heart and soul into it.” But after nine years, Diane explains “it got to be too much, so I got lucky and sold it.”

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Polish fun in the sun

The 4th Annual Polish Summer Picnic, sponsored by the Toledo Area Polka Society, is heading to Oregon. Great fun for the entire family, the event features ethnic food and refreshments, apparel and souvenir concessions, dancing on the wooden dance floor and Polish genealogy searches. Listen to live polka music and other performers throughout the two-day picnic. $8/adults, $6/seniors 65+, Free/ under 16. 5-11pm Friday, June 15 and 2-11pm Saturday, June 16. Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-691-5684. tapspolkas.com

Mussels with Salmon and Shrimp and Pasta Carbonara Then, she returned to catering, and began teaching classes around town, visiting Farmers Markets and local shops to sell the Syd & Diane’s line of signature gourmet items - salad dressings, marinades, sauces, salsas, dips, and more. Diane helped found the Perrysburg Farmers Market and ran a small retail shop in Market Square on Monroe Street for four years.

What else? Diane pauses, taking a break from relating her history of a life in kitchens, laughs and admits, “I’ve been doing food so long I don’t even remember.”

Flavors du jour

Today, at The Guesthouse and Le Garage, at 120-122 W. Indiana Ave. in Perrysburg, Diane grows vegetables and herbs in raised beds, creates instructional videos for Youtube, offers cooking classes along with catering for events.

On Thursdays, in preparation for the weekly Perrysburg Farmers Market, she prepares orders for delivery. The market is casual and the atmosphere allows for conversation with old friends and strangers alike.

The learned sensibility of using only a few high-quality, ingredients and practiced techniques to produce deceptively simple cuisine has informed her career. Hospitality and cuisine are inseparably in tandem for Diane, with standards that cannot be compromised.

Food is to be savored, she says.

Because, after all, what’s the point in doing something you love if you don’t love the way you do it?

Diane will teach cooking classes on Thursdays, June 7 and 21, from noon-2:30pm. Space is limited, reservations are required. For more details, visit sydanddianes.com or contact diane@sydanddianes.com.

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Bon appetit!

Love to eat and/or cook pasta, but tired of the same flavors and choices?

Join ICE Restaurant’s Unique Pastas and Sauces cooking class to learn and create refreshing new recipes. Their culinary team will showcase different pastas, sauce combinations, and how to prepare them.

Reserve your spot in advance. $50. ICE Restaurant and Bar, 405 Madison Ave. 419-246-3339. icetoledo.com

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Tastings Thursday, 6.7

Wine Tasting Joseph’s Beverage Center

Enjoy samples of great wines every week. Each tasting will showcase different selections, so you can explore the palate. Prices vary. 6-8pm every Thursday. 4129 Talmadge Rd. 419-472-1421. josephswinestoretoledooh.com BRING IN COUPON & RECEIVE

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Friday, 6.8

Palate Pleasers Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market

Nothing complicated; Try wines great for afternoon or evening patio parties that any one will enjoy. Prices vary. 4:30-6:30pm.

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

Saturday, 6.9

National Rosé Day Walt Churchill’s Market

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Wednesday, 6.13

Cocktails & Conversation with Toledo’s Top Docs Barr’s Public House

Join Dr. Andrew Croak, D.O. from Northwest Ohio Center for Urogynecology and Women’s Health, and Dr. Jeff Kesler, M.D. from Arrowhead Plastic Surgery, for a discussion promoting women’s health and beauty while sipping on complimentary cocktails and appetizers. Register by emailing julieh@ nwourogyn.com or call 419-893-7134. 6-7:30pm.

3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. barrspublichouse.com Free

Thursday, 6.14

Spanish Wines & Sangria Recipes The Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian

Into fruity drinks? Sample Spanish vino along with white, red, and rosé recipes at this special Sangria night. Prices vary. 5:30-7:30pm. 5453 Monroe St. 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Rosé lovers rejoice–this unofficial holiday is approaching, and the market is offering samples of the sweet flavors with rosés from around the world. Prices vary. 2-6pm. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com

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Thursday, 6.14

Local business dedicated to teaching any age how to cook, Syd and Diane’s, will host this class. Learn how to make a variety of menu items great for appetizers, brunch, lunch and dinner such as Focaccia, tomato topping for bruschetta and Baba Ganoush with grilled eggplant. Reserve your spot by emailing diane@sydanddianes.com. $85. Noon-2:30pm.

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419-882-1231. sydanddianes.com

Come out and satisfy your hunger with farm-to-table food. This five-course dinner is created with fresh herbs from Ciao’s private garden, the menu features herb grilled shrimp, arugula, fennel and roasted pear salad, seared scallops, beef tenderloin medallions, and a dessert trifle. Reservations required. $69.95.

6-9pm. 6064 Monroe St., Sylvania. 888-456-3463. ciaorestaurant.com

Indulge in a five-course dinner, each plate paired with luxury-class wines from Trinchero Family Estates. Scott Stubbs, General Manager of Trinchero’s “Heritage Collection”, will appear as a special guest to walk through the wine collection and the family’s winemaking history.

Reservations required. $125. 6-9pm.

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Celebrate Dad by getting him a nice bottle of wine. Enjoy tastings of selected boutique wines any father would love. Prices vary. 2-6pm.

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Thursday, 6.7

Trinchero Family Estates Wine Dinner The Chop House

Alexis Road 1280 W Alexis Rd. Toledo, OH (419) 269-4466

Father’s Day Selections Walt Churchill’s Market

Culinary Events Cooking Classes The Guesthouse

At Riverplace 26597 N. Dixie Hwy Perrysburg, OH Phone: (419) 874-9170

Saturday, 6.16

Community Dinner Sylvania Area Family Services

SAFS will offer a free meal open to the public once a month provided by a community partner.

Enjoy a delicious meal and play bingo while you eat. 4:30-6:30pm. 5440 Marshall Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-8415. sa-fs.org Free

Herb Garden Wine Dinner Ciao!

Saturday, 6.16

Beers and Booty Shaking Earnest Brew Works

Get your workout on with an energizing cardio class and then gulp down some beer. Beers and beats, what’s better than that? $10. 11am-noon.

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Foodology

Learn basic knife skills and learn how to roll sushi with traditional and non-traditional ingredients. Then, take what you learned and create your own signature rolls. Kids beverages provided, adults feel free to bring your own. $45. 4:30-7:30pm. 2059 W. Laskey Rd. 567-970-7100. foodologytoledo.com

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While growing up, we’re encouraged to pursue our dreams. Well, that’s what Charles Strickland does in the 1942 film The Moon and Sixpence.

A stockbroker, the middle-aged man from London abandons all his responsibilities to become an artist. While a talented painter, his choices lead him to be good-for-nothing after leaving his family and betraying his friends and associates. See a screening of this film, loosely based on the life of French painter, Paul Gauguin. 7pm. Friday, June 15.

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

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Outdoors viewing

Take a short trip up to Michigan for a chill night in the park with a movie screening of Wonder during Tecumseh’s Movies in the Park series.

Starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay, parents of a 10 year old boy with a facial deformity help him learn how to make friends and feel comfortable in a new environment when he attends school for the first time.

Watch the heartwarming story unfold 9-11pm Friday, June 8. Adams Park, 309 E. Chicago Blvd. 517-424-6003. downtowntecumseh.com Free

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Entries are currently being accepted and the deadline to register is Tuesday, July 13. Visit maumeefilmfestival.com for complete information on entry submissions.

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July 30th - August 6th 10am - 11pm daily

Food • Rides • Events Daily Shows:

Ninja Experience Valley Exotics Petting Zoo Chase’s Racing Pigs Glass Blower • Wood Carver

Saturday, August 4 at 8:30 pm - Charlie Daniels Band Sunday, August 5 at 7:30 pm - Combine Demolition Derby Monday, August 6 at 7:30 pm - Demolition Derby To buy tickets: Call (419)352-0441 or www.WoodCounty-Fair.com

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“Mamma Mia”

Invisible wounds

Bullying, a serious problem, is encountered by most people during their lifetime. Local author H.A. Bryan’s (pictured right) book Healing in the Woods, showcases twins Annie and Drew, outcasts at school who are bullied by fellow classmates. At Bryan’s book reading and singing event, on Friday June 8, discover how the twins overcome obstacles through self confidence, Herbalism, Runes, and old family secrets. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. 7pm Friday, June 8.

Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo habryan.com/novels Free

ABBA musical coming to Croswell Opera House

By Jeff McGinnis It would be difficult to find someone who hasn’t at least heard of “Mamma Mia.” The 1999 musical, featuring the music of Swedish pop group ABBA, has been a phenomenon, with productions all over the world and a hit 2008 film adaptation, which has a sequel, “Here We Go Again,” coming out later this summer.

A new production of “Mamma Mia”, coming to the Croswell Opera House in Adrian, MI, beginning June 15, according to Director Jen Letherer, will capture the joyous enthusiasm the show is known for.

“It’s a fun show with music, you can’t stop singing,” Letherer said. “I really hope audiences sing along through the entire show— although they’ll want to stop and listen, because we have some really amazing voices onstage!”

Expressive verses

The Cocklebur Press, an independent publisher of poetry, will feature writer and musician A.S. Coomer at the June poetry reading. Come enjoy selections of the spoken words of Coomer’s work for this reading. Novels by Coomer include Rush’s Deal, The Fetishists, Shining the Light, and The Devil’s Gospel. 5:30-7pm Thursday, June 14. Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. facebook.com/cockleburpress Free

Sensing history

Have you ever wondered how to engage your senses through art and the natural world? Not just by seeing––but utilizing all of your senses. Join the TMA’s Art Book Club discussion on “A Natural History of the Senses” where writer Diane Ackerman fuses scientific fact with lore, history, and engaging description. Celebrate with other art and book enthusiasts, the senses of smell, taste, sound, touch and sight. Space is limited and registration is requested. Call the Art Reference Library or email library@toledomuseum.org to register. 5:30-7:30pm. Sunday, June 17.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-254-5770. toledomuseum.org Free ––CP

Dancing Queen

PHOTO CREDIT: KIMBERLEE POOLE

One of those amazing voices belongs to young, Western Michigan University graduate Lindsay Powers, playing the lead role of Sophie. Powers first discovered the play after seeing the movie

Director Jen Letherer said the music of ABBA is key to the show’s staying power.

“The show doesn’t ask you to think really hard or really deeply, yet it touches something deep and real about what we feel or want to feel. “ with her father, who was unimpressed.

“My dad said it was the most horrible thing he had ever seen,” Powers said with a laugh. “And I said, ‘Eh, I bet you the show’s better.’

“I was living in Kalamazoo at the time and the show came through Miller Auditorium. I got a ticket by myself— I didn’t take anybody with me— and I sat between two older ladies who had seen the show before. I had the best time in a show, ever. I think it’s the best theatrical experience I’ve ever had. And then I said, ‘I have to do this show!’”

Powers got her chance when auditions for Croswell’s production— part of its Broadway Series— were held this past March. “Sophie and I are very

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CURTAIN CALL

BOOK NOTES

Lindsay Powers said the challenge of the show lies in keeping the enthusiasm going throughout each scene. "As a jukebox musical, the story doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It's more about the energy pushing forward through each song." similar characters. We both have great relationships with our mom, and we both have this big zest for life,” Powers said.

“The actors are a constant delight,” Letherer said. “It’s proof of how much people love this show. The leads showed up with the music down pat, with a great understanding already of what their roles would require, and they have continued to work non-stop.”

Take a chance on me

The production is trying to give its audience the feeling of taking a holiday in Greece, to match the show’s beautiful setting. The setting and locales are designed to feel realistic but, with a little lighting change, can also strike a fanciful tone.

“I think of the ensemble as a kind of, you’ll forgive the pun, Greek chorus.

They’re reflecting back what’s happening in the principal’s lives. So realistic, yes, but musical theater realistic. The emotions are always truthful,” Letherer said.

At its core, though, what makes “Mamma Mia” is the music— those enduring ABBA tunes that have remained popular for over four decades now. “There’s such emotional truth in it— and it’s so dang catchy. I think it’s also important because it’s one of a few shows with two female leads and more female supporting characters. So there’s a lot of appeal. It’s just a really fun show,” Letherer enthused.

“I hope [the audience] leaves, having had a good time, having escaped for two-and-a-half hours and in a better state of life than when they came into that theater,” Powers added. $15-$35. Friday, June 15 - Sunday, July 1.

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THEATER NOTES Powerful women

Wickedly Good

An original production by Ann Arbor-based playwright, Jeff Duncan, premiers at the Purple Rose Theatre Thursday, June 14. Willow Run features the women behind the local World War II efforts, the model for the alterego Rosie the Riveter. The show focuses on those women who moved to this area from around the country to turn out B-24 bombers at the Willow Run Bomber Plant near Ypsilanti, Michigan, highlighting the journey of four of these women, including overcoming challenges and prejudices while making new friendships. Performances run through Saturday, July 28. Multiple dates and times. Check online for a full schedule. $22-$46. Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea, Michigan. 734-433-7673. purplerosetheatre.org

An interview with “Glinda” from Wicked

By Courtney Probert

Times of change

The untold story of the witches of Oz has captured the hearts of audiences with Broadway performances telling the tale of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch of the North, before the classic, “Wizard of Oz.” Ginna Claire Mason plays Glinda in the musical and is married to a Toledo native. She chatted with us about the show, her character, and her career.

Wicked is at the Stranahan Theater from June 6 through June 17.

TCP How did you meet your Toledoan husband?

The Valentine Studio, in partnership with Actors Collaborative Toledo, presents Crumbs from the Table of Joy. This drama set in the 1950s tells the story in perspective from Ernestine, the 17-year-old daughter of Godfrey, and how she and her sister struggle to fit in after their move from the South to Brooklyn. Godfrey’s decision to move his two daughters arises when an African American minister, Father Divine, calls for reparations to be paid to the descendants of slaves. $20, $10/students. Showings at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays from June 1 through June 9, and Sunday matinee performances 2pm June 3 and 10. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

Tell us about auditioning?

Auditioning is never the most fun, but it’s part of the job. I was excited and hopeful.

Do you ever find yourself in situations where you think “Oh, this is how Glinda would do this”?

I definitely think she’s an inspiration to me. You really see her on a journey from being a little more naive, a little more aloof, while also remaining genuine and good hearted. In Act Two, we see her as a leader, a more grounded, more mature individual that’s grown from the life experiences that have been thrown at her.

Ginna Claire Mason I’m not from Toledo, I’m from Nashville. I went to college with his sister. We met and fell madly in love and married three years later.

From Glinda’s perspective, what would be advice on how to be a good witch?

How long have you been acting?

Do you ever get stage fright? If so, how do you handle it?

I did my first show when I was in first grade. I’ve been working professionally since college. Actually, my first summer stock professional job was in Findlay.

Did you audition for the role of Glinda?

Yes–It’s quite a process. I saw the show with the original cast when it first opened on Broadway almost 15 years ago. I looked at my dad at intermission and said “I want to play Glinda someday.” So it’s been a lifelong dream.

I liked all the characters but I saw most of myself in Glinda. I really liked her songs, her costumes. Something that’s really great about the show is that it appeals to people of a lot of different ages… Now, there are so many other things I appreciate about the show like the strong female leads that get to inspire little girls and this beautiful story of friendship.

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How sweet it is

The classic 1966 musical Sweet Charity— written by Neil Simon and originally directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse— is currently on the Toledo Repertoire Theatre stage. See the musical about the eternally optimistic New York City ballroom dancer through June 17. $25 for adults. $23 for seniors. $15 for students. $12 for children 13 and under.

8pm, Thursdays-Saturdays. 2:30pm, Sundays. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., 419-243-9277. Toledorep.org

Walk through life with open arms and a big heart.

I do this show eight times a week so it’s very much ingrained in my body.

However, if you have someone special in the audience like an old teacher or a director, you might feel a different sense of pressure to deliver your best performance which, of course, we’re always trying to do. I just breathe, listen, respond, and trust the storytelling.

Describe your feelings on stage?

I have all kinds of feelings. [laughs] It’s my job to go on a journey of all the emotions that Glinda would feel at any given time. But as an actor, it’s a thrill.

It’s my dream job. It’s all I ever wanted to do.

Do you travel to Toledo often, then?

My in-laws are [in Toledo] so it’s kind of a home away from home. I can’t wait to get ice cream at Mr. Freeze!

Performances run Wednesday, June 6 through Sunday, June 17. $52-$92. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com

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ART NOTES Wednesday, 6.6

Get cool

Josh Byers, aka 60wattfunnel, works tirelessly— producing large-scale paintings and mixed media sculptures in his distinctive, raw, realist style. Often reflecting pop-culture, the local artist’s work is loud and exciting but executed with finesse. See new works during Cooler by 60wattfunnel, a solo show at Pau Hana, a DIY venue near Clayton St. and the Oliver House. The debut kicks off with a party featuring live music by Vs. The Troll and a cash cocktail bar.

7-11pm. Friday, June 8. Pau Hana, 356 Morris St., facebook.com/pauhanatoledo Free

On the road

Even if all roads lead to Rome, the journey is more important, and often more interesting, than the destination. See how distinct experiences inform the work of four local artists in Gravel Road, a new group exhibition of works on paper at Hudson Gallery. View dynamic and unique works from Richard Reed, Skot Horn, Phil Hazard and Steven Athanas through June 30. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., 419-885-8381. Hudsongallery.net Free

Adult Hand Lettering Class: 3-week Session - Accomplished lettering artist,

Savannah Marten, will lead this fundamental instruction on the art of hand lettering. Work with graphite, ink, pens, watercolor, and metallic paints. $100. 6:30-8pm every Wednesday through June 20. Create: Art Studio, 422 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

Thursday, 6.7 Best of Kaleidoscope 2018 Opening Reception - Students from Toledo School for

Digital color

Toledo artist Beverly Norman has earned big honors for her use of color. The digital photographer and multimedia artist has received awards at area art fairs, including the Crosby Gardens Festival of the Arts. See Norman’s complex, colorful works, which include digital photography with flora and found objects during her solo show at the American Frame Showroom. On view through June 29, with an artist talk from 5:307:30pm on Thursday, June 28.

American Frame Showroom, 400 Tomahawk Dr., 419-887-8030. americanframe.com/showroom.aspx Free

the Arts will showcase the “best of the best” of visual art from the 2017-2018 school year. 4:306pm. American Frame, 400 Tomahawk., Maumee.

800-537-0944. facebook.com/AmericanFrame

Free

Painted Clover’s Vintage Market

Check out local vendors and see what one-of-akind finds you can get. Shop household furniture, yard decor, home decor, and boutique clothing. $5, free/kids 12 and under. 11am-5pm. Wood County Fair, 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green.

419-494-8388. paintedcloversvintagemarket.com

Topiary Floral Painting on Reclaimed Wood - Any level is welcome at this workshop learning how to use acrylic paint, sketch leaves and flowers, and create the illusion of depth. $42.

11am-2pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepot.com

Sunday, 6.10 Workshop: Terrarium Planting with LeadHead Glass - Discuss the history of

the Terrarium and Wardian Case while sipping and snacking and then learn how to plant and maintain your own terrarium. $100. 3-5pm.

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

Portraits 101 Seminar - Learn the essential elements of portraiture through lens selection, lighting, posing and building rapport with Bob Sims, professional photographer of over 15 years. $70. 4:30-6:30pm. Kohne Camera & Photo, 120 W. South Boundary St., Perrysburg. 419-385-9500. kohnes.com

Thursday, 6.14 Summer Succulent Workshop

Join others for a relaxing evening playing with dirt and succulents to create your own little garden. Bring your own container. Register in advance. $15/class, $2-$4/succulent. 6-7pm.

Art and Performance Center of West Toledo, 2702 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-913-9010. facebook.com/apcwesttoledo

Printed on a Lark Grand Opening Party - Celebrate the grand opening of this

storefront of a business that screen prints unique designs for bags, shirts and hoodies.

5-9pm. Printed on a Lark, 3726 S. Detroit Ave. etsy.com/shop/printedonalark Free

July Show Call for Artwork: America

The Toledo Artists’ Club & Gallery is looking for work from artists to showcase in their next show with an American theme. Artwork can be watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, gouache, encaustic, graphite, charcoal, pen and ink representing anything American. $10-$40 for entries. 1-4pm. Also Friday, June 15. Toledo Artists’ Club & Gallery, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-531-4079. toledoartistclub.com

Undisclosed Preview - Check out the works

by Toledo School for the Arts students before the official event on Thursday, June 21, and vote for your favorite to win the Community Choice Award. 5:30-7:30pm. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732. ts4arts.org Free

Friday, 6.8 Art Show Opening at Schedel Arboretum & Gardens - This art show

opening features work from Greg Justus for sale with 30% of proceeds going to the Garden. Light appetizers and wine provided. RSVP required.

5:30-8pm. Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W Portage River South Rd, Elmore.

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

Saturday, 6.9 Art at Alti2ude: Opening Reception

Toledo Aerial Media presents this exhibit showcasing over 4- aerial photographs selected from their body of work in the last year. Light snacks and refreshments provided. 7-10pm.

National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 Central Ave., Berkey. 419-407-6391. toledoaerialmedia.com Free

Fiber577 Workshops - See what artistic workshop you’re interested in with different creative two-day classes to choose from.

Workshops include basket making, felted resists and textures, and marbleizing cloth. $170-$200.

9am-4:30pm. Also on Sunday, June 10.

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

419-874-4174. fiber577.com/workshops

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Friday, 6.15 Single Canvas or Partner Paint - Come alone or with your partner for a special date night creating a sun/moon painting on a gray tone palette. $35. 7-10pm. Uncork the Artist, 5206 Monroe St. 419-283-2484. uncorktheartist.com

Sunday, 6.17 Art Book Club Discussion: A Natural History of the Senses - Discuss with

other art and book lovers on our ability to use our senses with Diane Ackerman’s book, which weaves together scientific fact with lore and history. Register in advance. 5:30-7:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, Art Reference Library, 2445 Monroe St. 419-254-5770. toledomuseum.org Free

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ART TO HEART Time and Place

PHOTO BY INGRID RASMUSSEN.

Rebecca Louise Law, an artist known for her hanging-flower, sculpture installations, travelled from her home in the United Kingdom to Toledo, she brought with her materials from every installation she’s ever made— a stunning bounty of over 100,000 pieces of preserved flora.

This mesmerizing collection of dried, yellow chrysanthemums, roses, iris, and dozens of varieties of flora is part of Community, debuting Friday, June 16 in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Canady Gallery.

Artfully arranged

After over a year of planning, the exhibition contains 150,000 fresh and preserved flowers, delicately perched on long, fluttering strands of wire. Included also are thousands of northwest Ohio-sourced plants, chosen with the advice of local botanists.

“In order to create this installation, I am using every flower I’ve collected in my entire life,” explained Law. “The process is very labor intensive . . . and that’s what makes it beautiful.”

Compared to past exhibitions— which were smaller, with six weeks or longer allotted for installation— Law and her team had less than a month to install Community. “The Canady Gallery is the largest space that I’ve ever worked in, but I fell in love with it when I first saw it and I love the challenge it presents.”

Despite limited time, Law has a sense of calm: “Since I am combining so many materials, it is impossible to dictate every aspect . . . so it will be my most organically-formed work to date. I know, in my head, exactly how I want it to look, and my works are rarely different than what I envision.”

Painting in the air

Trained as a painter and printmaker, Law has a unique approach to the spaces which showcase her installations.

“When I first started working with in-

REBECCA LOUISE LAW, THE BEAUTY OF DECAY. CHANDRAN GALLERY, 2016.

Rebecca Louise Law on preserving Community

By Athena Cocoves

stallations, I continued to create as if I was painting. I wanted the viewer to experience my work in three-dimensional spaces the same way they would with a two-dimensional image that is purely visual... but I found that I was most comfortable making art that provided a whole body experience.”

To capture that experiential aspect, Law explains, “Nature is my ultimate inspiration. I find the experience of being in nature overwhelming every time . . . so each installation is really about the human being interacting with, and preserving, nature.”

Her desire to be sustainable is complicated with three-dimensional spaces, presenting the problem that site-specific installations are often time-specific.

To ensure her work would not be wasteful, Law sought out natural materials to allow her work to have some permanence, like a painting. She started using flowers because they can last many years when properly preserved.

“What’s also amazing about flowers is that they offer a moment that won’t last forever,” remarked Law.

Suspended in time

The title Community is both a nod to the process and our region: “I was overwhelmed by the community I met in Toledo. I found the history, the people, and the involvement inspirational. I wanted my artwork to somehow incorporate and celebrate this community.”

“Community isn’t going to be just from me— Toledo is making it, and I love that. After it is installed, I’m going to be walking away and leaving it. This installation is a work for Toledo and I really want people to be able to take ownership.”

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Law will discuss her work with TMA Director of Curatorial Affairs, Halona Norton-Westbrook, at 2pm on Saturday, June 16, in the Peristyle Theater. For a full list of planned events, visit toledomuseum.org.

Rebecca Louise Law: Community will remain on view through January 13, 2019.

Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members.

Toledo Museum of Art Canady Gallery, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000.

Toledomuseum.org

“I never went out to be an ephemeral artist, even though I was working with an ephemeral material. I went out to create installations that had an element of color and nature, but the journey has been one of discovering how to preserve an ephemeral material and make it last as long as possible. Now, I feel like I’ve gotten to a stage where my artworks are outlasting me.”

— Rebecca Louise Law

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LISTEN HEAR Travels with T-Shirts

PHOTO CREDIT: MATT DONAHUE.

Examining the shirt culture of Amsterdam

By Jeff McGinnis

Dr. Matt Donahue at one of the many different souvenir t-shirt shops in Amsterdam, during the filming of the “Amsterdam T-Shirt Project.”

Dr. Matt Donahue estimates that he has 200 different t-shirts in his personal collection; Seeing the collection, that number seems low.

Showing off his gaggle of shirts to start his new short documentary, “The Amsterdam T-Shirt Project,” Donahue— BGSU pop culture lecturer and self-described “TShirtologist”— reveals an endless variety of garments that fill shelves and drawers around his home — pieces that represent almost any subject imaginable.

“The t-shirt is such a big part of popular culture— popular culture being ‘anything and everything in our daily lives’— and most people, from little babies to older people, own at least one t-shirt,” Donahue said in an interview, adding “As an artist myself, who is inspired by the ‘pop art’ movement, where artists put popular culture imagery on canvas, the screen printed t-shirt is very similar, and for me, just as inspiring. The t-shirt is like a removable tattoo. You can express yourself with the t-shirt you are wearing.”

T-shirt capital Over the years, Donahue’s work in music has allowed him to visit numerous cities around the world, always keeping an eye out for new shirts to add to his burgeoning collection. Donahue became convinced that one city embodies the spirit of t-shirt culture. “Through my travels, I have visited Amsterdam over the years, and being into t-shirts, pop art and popular culture, I noticed how the souvenir t-shirt in the city of Amsterdam was much more prevalent than in other cities that I visited around the world,” he said.

His fascination with the sheer number and variety of designs celebrating Amsterdam led to the creation of “The Amsterdam T-Shirt Project.” The short documentary, available on YouTube, follows Donahue around the famous city, visiting popular t-shirt manufacturers and explaining why the shirts are such a big part of the city’s identity

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“Two years ago, I did photographic documentation of souvenir t-shirts in the city of Amsterdam. Upon my return, I discussed doing this project with my film/ video collaborator and film advocate Josh Lightle, also from the Toledo area,” Donahue said. “We both felt that it was a unique story that would be compelling in terms of the upward trend of travel documentaries and TV shows that are so popular right now. We were looking to learn why Amsterdam had such a dynamic souvenir t-shirt culture and to spotlight some of the people behind this unique cultural phenomenon.”

Pursue your dreams The 22-minute film covers Donahue’s visits to several different vendors and manufacturers to sample dozens of different designs, giving viewers a good sense of the variety on display throughout the city.

The process of putting the short together took about a year, Donahue said.

“In terms of the filming process, my collaborator Josh Lightle and I spent a week in Amsterdam in May 2017, documenting and filming as much as we could about Amsterdam’s souvenir t-shirt culture, from interviewing souvenir t-shirt shop owners, to documenting t-shirt stalls in open air markets such as Amsterdam’s world famous Albert Cyup Market, to interviewing pop artists in Holland making artistic designs on t-shirts and also shooting b-roll footage in the city,” he said.

The film presents no solid conclusions or easy answers as to why the city has embraced t-shirt culture. But then, an easy answer was never Donahue’s goal when he started the project.

“At the end of the day the project is yet another of my ‘art for art’s sake’ type of projects and the moral of the story is to pursue your dreams and interests.”

“The Amsterdam T-Shirt Project” can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/EVd-zLB1H9U

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

WED, JUNE 6 Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Howard’s BG: Mark Mikel (rock, songwriter) Manhattan’s: Songwriter Night w/ Bubba & Brian (open mic) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Caveman & Ryan Acoustic (acoustic, covers) Sodbuster’s: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland Check out a real Toledo legend at Sylvania’s home for music and friends.

You’ll have a swingin’ good time. 8pm.

5758 Main St., Sylvania. sodbusterbar.cm (jazz/swing) Free Toledo Public Library: Brown Bag Concert featuring Jeff Williams Group (jazz, blues) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter)

THURS, JUNE 7 Blarney: Rick Whited (acoustic, covers) Civic Music Hall: The Funk Factory, Twenty Twenty Four, Groovement, Marbin (rock/jam, jazz/experimental) Cock n Bull: Capt. Sweet Shoes (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Straight Up (jazz) Howard’s: Open Stage (open mic) Manhattan’s: Jason Quick Quick brings his laid-back melodies and clever lyrics to Manhattan’s - a long time favorite venue of the musician. 8-11pm.

1516 Adams St. manhattanspubncheer. com (acoustic, songwriter) Free Rosie’s Italian Patio: Shane Piasecki (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Zimmerman Twins (hard/rock)

FRI, JUNE 8 Bar 145: Old Skool (pop/hip hop, covers) Barr’s Public House: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriter) Blarney: Scott Fish Group (rock, covers) Civic Music Hall: Sponge, Erie Death Rattle, Redfan, The Infinity Process (alternative/rock) Cock n Bull: Barlie & May, Distant Cousinz (pop/rock, covers) Distillery: Inner Circle (pop, covers) Doc Watson’s: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter) Durty Bird: Amelia Airharts (pop/rock, covers) Hensville Park: Post-game w/ 56 Daze (pop, covers) Howard’s BG: The Living Deads, Splitt Second, Lords of the Highway (rock/rockabilly) Huntington Center: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Caitlyn Smith (country/pop, songwriter) Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats (piano, covers) Manhattan’s: Ross Thompson (acoustic, songwriter) Ottawa Tavern: Sammy Miller and the Congregation Light, happy, and upbeat Miller’s Congregation fills the room with brass, shuffle, and sunshine. Check out their live video for their track, Lil’ Liza Jane. $10. 8pm.1817 Adams St. 419-7255483. sammymillercongregation.com (jazz/roots) Promenade Park: Promedica Concert featuring Rance Allen Group (gospel, vocal) Rocky’s: Jeff Williams Group (rock/blues) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Lady K & J Bone (pop/soul, vocal) Table 44: Stonehouse (rock/jam) Village Idiot: House Band, Last Born Sons (rock, covers) Wesley’s: Old School DJ Night (hip hop, pop/dance)

SAT, JUNE 9 Bar 145: Bon Journey (pop, covers) Cock n Bull: Wow Factor (pop/rock, covers) Distillery: 56 Daze (pop, covers) Doc Watson’s: J. Whitney (acoustic, covers)

Durty Bird: Chris Knopp, Box of Sol (pop/rock, covers) Hensville Park: Post-game w/ Venyx Located adjacent to the ballfield, and complete with a impressive festival stage, the concert is sure to turn some heads and attract a rockin’ crowd.7:30pm. 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. hensvilletoledo.com (rock) Free Howard’s BG: Corky Laing (rock, songwriter) Huntington Center: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Caitlyn Smith. (country/pop, songwriter) Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor (acoustic, covers) Manhattan’s: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Mark & Brian (acoustic, covers) Uptown Maumee: Live music w/ Isaac Snyder (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: Grateful Dead Tribute Night Deadheads, stoners, hippies, dropouts and rock n roll lovers unite under one flag Saturday for a night of jams ala the Dead - quite possibly the quintessential American band, whose music pulls from blues, roots, and psych. $5. 8pm.

309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-7281. (jam/rock)

SUN, JUNE 10 Art & Performance Center: Up Close Concerts featuring Addison Schmidt (acoustic, songwriter) Cock n Bull: Blues Jam (open mic/blues) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/ Galen Bundy Trio Bundy shows his commitment and vast knowledge of the keys and the music with inspirational takes on standards with effortless ease. Noon. 2 N. St. Clair. galenbundy.com (jazz/experimental, songwriter) Free Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rod (rock, covers) Rasa: Brunch Party w/ DJ Benny Goodtimes (soul, world) Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz)

MON, JUNE 11 Durty Bird: New Mondays Talent Auditions (variety) Village Idiot: Frank May & Co Take a trip to Maumee’s favorite music venue and grab a pint and a pizza. Hijinx and friendly jams will insue. Repeat.

9pm. 309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-8937281. villageidiotmaumee.com (rock/ jam) Free

TUES, JUNE 12 Durty Bird: Twenty Twenty Four, Barlile & May (acoustic, covers) Rocky’s: Songwriter Night w/ Kyle Smithers Try out a new song or play an old favorite, open mics are a great way to polish up and get familiar with a crowd.

7pm. 4020 Secor Rd. 419-472-1996. facebook.com/smittyk54 (open mic) Free Rosie’s Italian Patio: Chris Shutters & Co. (pop, covers)

WED, JUNE 13 Cock n Bull: Danny Mettler (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Jeff Stewart (acoustic, songwriter) Howard’s BG: Mike Mikel (rock, songwriter) Manhattan’s: Songwriter Night (open mic) Music Go Round: Up Close Concerts featuring Chris Shutters (acoustic, songwriter) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Kaiden Chase & Big C. Distant Cousinz duo Kaiden & Big C. play the hits. Rosie’s patio is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and order a bottle of wine. 6-9pm. 609 N. McCord Rd. facebook.com/distantcousinz (pop, covers) Free

Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis (acoustic, songwriter)

THURS, JUNE 14 Barr’s Public House: Joe Woods (acoustic, covers) Centennial Quarry: Alison Krauss Award winning violinist, singer and songwriter, Alison Krauss takes a break from touring with Union Station and her side project with Robert Plant to perform music of her own, humming along in the bluegrass vine. 8pm. $38+. 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. centennialterrace.org Cock n Bull: Capt. Sweet Shoes (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Hector Mendoza (acoustic, jazz/classical) Majestic Oak Winery: Caveman & Ryan (pop/rock, covers) Manhattan’s: Kyle White (acoustic, songwriter) Howard’s BG: Open Stage (open mic) Ottawa Tavern: Smörgåsbord featuring Black Market Rx, Whisper Disco, Nailed Through, LATENIGHT, Novice So called for the all out variety at this concert, this night has everything from electronic and hip hop, hard and heavy rock, to dance-pop. Music so good, you’ll never want to leave. Thanks Stefon. $5.

9pm. 1815 Adams St. 419-725-5483.

Facebook event. (variety, songwriter) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Cindy Slee (pop, covers)

FRI, JUNE 15 Barr’s Public House: Hudson Duo (acoustic, covers) Blarney: Black Swamp Rebels (rock/country) Cock n Bull: Barlie & May, Piggyback Jones (rock, covers) Doc Watson’s: Zak Ward (acoustic, covers) Durty Bird: Ryan Dunlap, Laura Rain & The Caesars (soul/pop, covers) Hensville Park: Post-game w/ Motor City Soul (soul/pop, covers) Howard’s BG: Matt Truman Ego Trip, Perception Rock n roll with an bit of glam, pseudoegomania psychedelica and local lore throw in for good measure. $5. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-3195. facebook.com/matttrumanegotrip.com (rock, songwriter) Majestic Oak Winery: Ohio Rt. 64 (rock, covers) Manhattan’s: Hector Mendoza (acoustic, jazz/classical) Rocky’s: Old State Line (folk/country) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Lady K & J Bone (pop, vocal) Ottawa Tavern: Nomad Breed, Marzek, Sadsace, K.O.G.A (hip hop, electronic) Promenade Park: Promedica Concert featuring Eli Young Band (folk/country) Table 44: Shane & Alan (acoustic, covers) Village Idiot: House Band, The Nutones (rock) Wesley’s: Old School DJs Folk & Mattimoe have been throwing a great party for years on Wesley’s porch.

The music is a mix of 90s dance & hip hop and 70s old school. 9pm. 1201 Adams St. 419-255-3333. wesleysbar. com (hip hop, pop/dance) Free

SAT, JUNE 16 Bar 145: Noisy Neighbors (pop, covers) Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelly (acoustic, covers) Blarney: Joe Woods Band (rock, covers) Civic Music Hall: Whitey Morgan and the 78s. (country/rock, songwriter) Cock n Bull: Sugar Pax (pop/rock, covers) Doc Watson’s: Driving Miss Stacy (pop, covers) Durty Bird: Jason Quick, The Quickness (jazz/pop, songwriter) Hensville Park: Post-game w/ Not Fast

Founded in 2001, the vocal jazz ensemble includes Lori Lefevre (soprano), Kim Buehler (2nd soprano), Lisa Young (alto), Kevin Eikum (tenor) and John Johnson (bass).

PITCH PERFECT THURSDAY, 6.14 / REGISTRY BISTRO

Hear some of the best vocalists in Toledo during the Black & White Transportation Bistro Series featuring 6th Edition. Presented by the Toledo Jazz Orchestra, this special evening of eclectic jazz voices will be a treat for listeners of all ages. $30. 6-7:30pm. Thursday, June 14.

Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St., 419-725-0444. Toledojazz.org Free

SOUL2SOUL Saturday, 6.9 / Huntington Center

You don’t have to be a fan of modern country music— or, honestly, you don’t even have to like it— to know Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, two Grammy Award winning artists and the genre’s biggest power couple.

They are celebrating 21 years together with an 80 date North American tour of sold out shows.

Fortunately for fans, their 2017 tour has spilled into 2018 with 25 extra dates, including their two-date stop in Toledo. While the June 8th show has already sold out, a second show on Saturday, June 9th has been added. Buy your tickets ASAP. Each ticket comes with a copy of the couple’s new album, “The Rest of Our Life.” $69.50-$119.50. 7:30pm.

500 Jefferson Ave., 419-255-3300. Huntingtoncentertoledo.com

ART & BERNIE Sunday, 6.10 / UT

Poems by Langston Hughes will inspire five expressive movements of music during the Toledo Choral Society’s Celebration for Art Tatum. The annual tribute to the Toledo jazz legend, composed by University of Toledo professor Dr. David Jex, features worldrenowned guest pianist Alvin Waddles, a Detroit native. Proceeds benefit UT’s Bernard Bernard Sanchez Sanchez Memorial Scholarship, which honors the beloved professor and performer’s 50 year legacy. $20. 3pm. UT Doermann Theater, 2801 W. Bancroft Rd., ToledoChoralSociety.org Enuff (pop/rock, covers) Howard’s BG: Michael Katon (rock, songwriter) Majestic Oak Winery: Distant Cousinz Acoustic (acoustic, covers) Manhattans’: Ben Stalets (acoustic, songwriter) Rosie’s Italian Patio: Skip Turner Band (blues/rock, covers) Ottawa Tavern: Mutilated, Outside, Blind Have, Hanging Fortress (hard/rock, metal) Table 44: Screaming Heathens (rock, covers) Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis & Friends (folk/rock, songwriter)

SUN, JUNE 17 Art & Performance Center: Tim Oehlers (acoustic, songwriter) Cock n Bull: Blues Jam (open mic/blues) Durty Bird: Jazz Brunch w/ Lori LefevreJohnson (jazz/standards, vocal)

Rasa: Brunch Party w/ DJ Benny Goodtimes Cohen creates a relaxing, upbeat mood for the brunch world at Rasa. Fresh juice cocktails to the sounds of 70s Brazil might be on the menu. Reservations required. 11am. 2633 W. Bancroft.

419-725-0525. Rasarestaurant.com (soul, world) Free Village Idiot: Bob Rex & Friends (jazz)

MON, JUNE 18 Durty Bird: New Mondays Talent Auditions Sign your musical act up at this ‘talent audition’ night. 7pm. 2 S. St. Clair.

419-243-2473. yeoldedurtybird.com (variety) Free

TUES, JUNE 19 Durty Bird: Dorothy Gray & John Cleveland Braille & May (acoustic, covers) Rocky’s Bar: Open Blues Jam.

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ROAD TRIP

Thursday, 6.14

BANDS, BITES AND BREWS

[outdoors] [misc.]

Saturday, 6.9 / Downtown Sylvania

What’s better than soaking up the sun with a drink in one hand and tasty food in the other? The Red Bird Local Fest is taking over J&G Pizza’s parking lot for an evening of summer fun. Enjoy delicious street food from local vendors The Displaced Chef Latin Cuisine, Rusty’s Road Trip and Mayberry Ice Cream, and craft beers from featured companies Upside Brewing, Inside the Five Brewing and Majestic Oak Winery. Listen to live tunes from The Katie & Jordan Show, The Interrupters, Twin Pfunk, and The Overton Project. Following the outdoor fest, check out the after party at The Sodbuster Bar from 11pm-2am. Local Fest: 4-11pm. 5692 Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-8138. downtownsylvania.org Free

LAVISH BASH

Saturday, 6.16 / Adams Street It’s time to party with the Village on Adams. Come dressed in your white suites or 80’s evening wear to the Fancy Pants Ball to keep Adams Street safe, beautiful and thriving. This fundraiser will feature a raffle of unique items, live music from Toledo School for the Arts Glass City Steel Band with a DJ to follow, tastes from Toledo Spirits and a “dive” bar, with lowbrow food from local restaurants. Tickets are $35 and include five raffle tickets. 6-11pm. Lot on Adams at 14th St. 951-923-2679. villageonadams.org

Thursday, 6.7 [misc.]

Saturday, 6.9 [educational]

Call the Midwife at Toledo Library - Cathy Kamenca from WGTE Public Media will talk about the complete series of “Call the Midwife.” discuss memorable moments in the show, screen behindthe-scenes clips, and discuss what to expect in the future. 7-8pm. King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd. 419-259-5380. toledolibrary.org Free

The ABCs of DNA: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy - Join the library and Genealogy specialist, Debra Smith Renard, for an overview on using genetic tests to build your family history. 1011:30am. Main Branch Library McMaster Center, 325 Michigan St. 419-259-5233. toledolibrary.org

Friday, 6.8

[music]

Free

Launch Party for Hidden - Local author, Kelli Clare, will celebrate the release of her new romantic suspense thriller, “Hidden” with a meet and greet and Q&A discussion. 6-8pm. Bar Louie, 4105 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-874-9774. kelliclare.com Free

The Happiest Place in Toledo: A Disney Cover Show - Fifteen local artists get together for a night of magical sounds — each playing one beloved Disney song from favorites like Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Lion King, among others. $5, $8/ under 21. 8pm Saturday, June 9. The Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams St. 419-725-5483. innovationconcerts.com

[drinks]

Sunday, 6.10

Africa! Overlook Wine Tasting - Mingle with friends and acquaintances and sample a mix of wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. $45/members, $50/non-members. 7-9pm.

Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721 ext. 6001. toledozoo.org

[health]

[lit]

[art] Localeyes Tour - The Museum welcomes Barbara Floyd, community member to lead a guided tour through the museum, a discussion of her favorites and why. See the galleries through the eyes of another. The tour meets in Libbey Court. Parking $7. 6pm.

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

Friday, 6.15 [culinary] [drinks] Summer Solstice Garden Tea - Take a step back to Victorian times at this elegant gathering where guests will be seated in the garden of the Italianate style 1865 Vistula home and served six savories with sweets and hot tea. $30. 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. Also 11am, 1pm and 3pm Saturday, June 16. Matthew Brown House, 1107 N. Superior St. 419-266-8039. historicvistula.org

Vegetable Showcase: Squash - Enjoy a chefmade dinner with recipies featuring the Cucurbitaceae Family of cucumber, squash, and blooms. Reservations required by calling. $108.

6:30-9:30pm. Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan. 419-499-7500. culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

Saturday, 6.16 [festival] Rock the Block - Listen to the sounds of KidzB4 and Mess with Emily while checking out the food trucks from Wing Station, Koral Hamburg and PorkBelly BBQ. $5. 5-11pm. Waterville, N. 3rd St. 419-878-5188. watervillechamber.com

[film]

Breathe Deep Toledo 5k Walk and Fun Run LUNGevity Foundation and Mercy Health will host this event to raise awareness on lung cancer.

The walk includes music, free refreshments and kids activities. $25/adults, $15/students and seniors, $10/youth, free/lung cancer survivors and children under 4. Check-in starts at 10am. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, 4301 Airport Hwy. 312-407-6100. lungevity.org/toledo

Phybr’s Spray Paint Workshop - Street artist and muralist Ken Dushane III, AKA Phybr, will instruct on how to create planets, galaxies, stars and other outworldly images. See the full list of supplies and requirements online. Registration required. $60. 12:30-3pm. The Art Supply Depo Toledo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Here are some top June must-attend, out-of-town events: On pins and (Sharon) Needles Before Ann Arbor Pride weekend, August 3-5, and during Detroit’s Pride weekend, June 8-10, honor the Mitten’s LGBTQ+ community during Necto Nightclub 2018 Pride Celebration with Sharon Needles, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 4. Necto’s weekly Friday night Pride celebrations are a go-to for LGBTQ+ fun, and this highly anticipated evening with Needles, aka Aaron Coady, should be a blast. $25 to attend a meet and greet with Sharon Needles, to enjoy the fun and the show, door cover is $5-$10. 18+ only.

9pm-2am. Friday, June 8. Necto, 516 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-994-5436. facebook.com/pridenecto

[culinary]

Tuesday, 6.19

[art]

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Summer Evening Stroll at Woodlawn - Tour the grounds of the historic cemetery and learn about Toledo’s business owners, their innovations, and how the families contributed to the growth of the city. 6-7:30pm second Thursdays of June, July and August. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com Free

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

Toledo Jewish Film Festival - Gather with friends and family for movie nights and enjoy popcorn and water provided while watching. Festival will run through Monday, July 16 with multiple dates. $7/ film, $30/whole series. 7-9pm. Lourdes University Franciscan Theatre, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-885-4461. jewishtoledo.org/filmfestival

[festival] Ohio Chautauqua’s “Modern Legends” - Watch a travelling troupe of speakers and performers bringing a 19th-century tradition of bringing history to life through a five-day celebration of music, education and performances full of audience participation. Performances begin at 7:30pm and live music music begins at 6:30pm. Runs through Saturday, June 23. 300 Hannum Ave., Rossford, OH. visitrossfordohio.com Free

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Clique wars High School popularity is never what it’s cracked up to be. In the musical Heathers, misfit Veronica finds that out the hard way after climbing her way up the social ladder.

She deals with cliques, like the jocks, bad boys and mean girls, during this comical production based on the 1989 cult classic film. $14-$26. 7:30-10pm Thursday, June 7, 8-10:30pm Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 and 2-4:30pm Sunday, June 10. Lydia Mendelssohn Theater, 911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-763-3333. a2ct.org Koorida in the garden In 1995, the family behind the Meijer Corporation donated money, over 70 acres of land, and their entire sculpture collection to the The Michigan Botanic Garden. Soon after, the project ballooned to 158 acres and was renamed the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Now internationally praised, this summer the Park showcases contemporary sculptor Masayuki Koorida with a handful of a large geometric sculptures and large-scale drawings created for his exhibition, titled Beyond Existence. While the Japanese artist has a permanent installation in the Park, this exhibition, two years in the making, is on view through August 19. $14.50/adults. $11/students and seniors. $5/ children 5-13. $4/children 3-4. Free/children 2 and younger. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI. 616-957-1580. meijergardens.org

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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...

Nick Komives

My story, in one sentence: Just a small town boy living a dream in Toledo.

Years lived in Toledo: Nine years (on and off).

Occupation: City Council Member

One song lyric to describe my ideal self: “Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am.” — Janelle Monae Most people know me for: My work at Equality Toledo.

(Thanks City Paper for the award of Champion of Equal.

Though someone on Twitter once referred to me as Toledo's Gay Mafia Boss).

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The street I drive on/walk on most often is: Scottwood Ave. If I knew I could get away with it, I would: wander around the abandoned Riverside Hospital. I could visit the room that I was born in and see my first daycare that I attended while my mom worked there.

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When I’m craving pizza, I go to: Pizza Cat for a Bone Thugs n' Bacon and, of course, a Komives n' Chives!

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What my ideal day looks like, from morning to night: I start by visiting Secor Metropark. It's so beautiful in the morning. Then I'd have lunch at Ruby's Kitchen out on Reynolds. Probably take a nap in the afternoon in the arboretum in the Old West End. Then I'd head to dinner with friends at Amango before taking in a show by the Toledo Opera or Toledo Ballet or one of the many local theater groups. Of course, if I could swing it, I'd hit Lickity Split on the way home.

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The hardest decision I have made in the past year: To leave my job with Equality Toledo. I truly loved the work being done with the organization and I'll miss all of the people who work to make sure that LGBTQ people are safe and cared for. I look forward to supporting it in a different way, but it sure wasn't easy.

My first kiss in Toledo was: With my first boyfriend, Marc, on the dance floor at Bretz! I'm gonna miss that place. Good thing Georgjz419 exists.

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On a typical day, I wear: Jeans and a shirt from Jupmode!

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The type of garment or accessory that I have the most of: A nice jacket.

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Every Monday through August 27, Dave’s Running will host a social run and cookout at Metroparks around Toledo. Each week the event will take place at a different park, with each course set up so participants can run/walk at their own pace, and any age and ability is welcome.

After the run, Dave’s will supply burgers and hotdogs for a post-run cookout. Those eating can bring a side dish to share. See online for a full list of parks and dates. 6:30-8pm Mondays. Metroparks Toledo. 419-407-9700. facebook.com/ davesperformancefootgear Free

Meet with the crew from Reggie’s Bike Shop for an Earnest Brew Works group ride. Peddle your way on a casual 13-mile ride, then treat yourself to some brews and food at the brewery after getting some exercise. Check out their tap selections and take advantage of $8 growler fills. 6-8:30pm Wednesday, June 13. Earnest Brew Works, 4342 S. Detroit Ave. 419-340-2589. facebook. com/Reggiesbikeshop Free

health and wellness events Saturday, 6.9 Nutrition Seminar: Q&A with Fitness Liberty Nutrition Coaches - Jake Sorosiak, Scott Stevenson, and Jeremy Partl will answer any questions on nutrition and working out, and discuss basic principles of losing fat and building muscle. Open to members and non-members. Noon-1pm. Glass City CrossFit, 3063 W. Alexis Rd. 419-464-7167. glasscitycrossfit.com Free

Friday, 6.15 Glow Roll - Light up your bike and join the neighborhood for a slow pace, ten-mile bike ride through Old Orchard and Ottawa Hills. Participants will ride at about 9mph. 7:30pm. Meet at Wersell’s Bike Shop, 2860 W. Central Ave. 419-474-7412. wersellsbickeandskishop.com Free

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SOCIAL STUDIES

Photos by Christine Senack

Art Loop: Craft & Culinary

IThe Arts Commission’s third Thursday Art Loop celebrated food, drink, and art.

Raechel Walker and Samira Kouchakzadeh.

Charles Stoop, Kevin Gilmore Jr., Jarvell Jones and Darren McCadney.

Rose Quinn and Jose Gonzalez.

Kayla and Kerry Kirkpatrick.

Megan Russ and Russ Axon.

Flower Day Weekend

Shoppers picked up flowers, plants, and other beautiful botanicals from over 80 vendors during the Toledo Farmers Market’s 29th annual celebration.

Jacob Kronmann and Nichole Schwartz.

Dawn Baumker and Lindsay Lehman.

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Tricia McSweeney with her sister Britney.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY Week of June 7

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

CAN YOU FIELD IT? Across 1 Wallflower Dylan 6 “See ya�

11 First mo.

14 “The Terminator� star, to fans 15 Hashtag movement started by Tarana Burke 16 Game with Reverse cards 17 What a wrestler or lion tamer does?

19 ___ pass 20 Two by four cutters 21 Fisherman’s gear 22 Instrument in some psychedelic bands 24 Barely make (by) 26 Nickname of Middle Eastern politics 27 Task a busy witch must do?

34 “Crazy� singer 35 Prepare for take off 36 Money-losing venture?

38 Strange 39 Amusement park ride that spins on a turntable 42 Had a date?

43 Garage job 45 Echelon 46 Wears 48 Those that smack vultures?

51 “Divergent� heroine 52 Punching tool 53 Ready to pour 55 Mix (up) 58 Mennen shaving brand 62 Making a loving sound 63 Swashbucklers that keep misplacing their rapiers?

66 Lover’s word 67 Penske rival 68 Celebrity chef Smith 69 Green lights 70 Gumby’s friend 71 Legally bar

Down 1 Horror film set in Amity 2 Cecilia Bartoli song 3 Had down cold 4 Engine leakage preventer 5 Dreamland?

6 “Here’s how I feel,� initially 7 Honey-flavored alcoholic beverage 8 Lift provider?

9 100% behind 10 Can you dig it?

11 “Save this as a backup�

12 “My Way� songwriter 13 Film genre with detectives 18 Indie snob’s rep 23 Egyptian bird 25 Tie part 26 Brief moment 27 Species recovery subj.

28 Give a new audio to 29 Missile launchers?

30 Runner’s spot 31 Walked back and forth 32 Soccer mom’s area 33 Swamp thing 37 ___ room 40 Scheduling nos.

41 Waffle House hero James ___ Jr. 44 Pound in English class 47 Ways to see the world 49 Closes, as a fly 50 Noble rank 53 Otto, in Oaxaca 54 Bit of light reading?

55 Time in the tub 56 “Big, if ___�

57 Lackadaisically 59 Pool room fabric 60 Rap’s Migos, e.g.

61 “This should take precedence,� briefly 64 “Never heard of him�

65 Writing similar to a madrigal

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Between 1967 and 1973, NASA used a series of Saturn V rockets to deliver six groups of American astronauts to the moon. Each massive vehicle weighed about 6.5-million pounds. The initial thrust required to launch it was tremendous. Gas mileage was seven inches per gallon. Only later, after the rocket flew farther from the grip of Earth’s gravity, did the fuel economy improve. I’m guessing that in your own life, you may be experiencing something like that seven-inches-per-gallon feeling right now. But I guarantee you won’t have to push this hard for long.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you would be wise to ruffle and revise your relationship with time. It would be healthy for you to gain more freedom from its relentless demands; to declare at least some independence from its oppressive hold on you; to elude its push to impinge on every move you make. Here’s a ritual you could do to spur your imagination: Smash a timepiece. I mean that literally. Go to the store and invest $20 in a hammer and alarm clock. Take them home and vociferously apply the hammer to the clock in a holy gesture of pure, righteous chastisement. Who knows? This bold protest might trigger some novel ideas about how to slip free from the imperatives of time for a few stolen hours each week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Promise me that you won’t disrespect, demean, or neglect your precious body in the coming weeks. Promise me that you will treat it with tender compassion and thoughtful nurturing. Give it deep breaths, pure water, healthy and delicious food, sweet sleep, enjoyable exercise, and reverential sex. Such veneration is always recommended, of course -- but it’s especially crucial for you to attend to this noble work during the next four weeks.

It’s time to renew and revitalize your commitment to your soft warm animal self.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mars, the planet that rules animal vitality and instinctual enthusiasm, will cruise through your astrological House of Synergy for much of the next five months.

That’s why I’ve concluded that between now and mid-November, your experience of togetherness can and should reach peak expression. Do you want intimacy to be robust and intense, sometimes bordering on rambunctious? It will be if you want it to be. Adventures in collaboration will invite you to wander out to the frontiers of your understanding about how relationships work best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Which astrological sign laughs hardest and longest and most frequently? I’m inclined to speculate that Sagittarius deserves the crown, with Leo and Gemini fighting it out for second place. But having said that, I suspect that in the coming weeks you Leos could rocket to the top of the chart, vaulting past Sagittarians. Not only are you likely to find everything funnier than usual; I bet you will also encounter more than the usual number of authentically humorous and amusing experiences. (P.S.: I hope you won’t cling too fiercely to your dignity, because that would interfere with your full enjoyment of the cathartic cosmic gift.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, a little extra egotism might be healthy for you right now. A surge of super-confidence would boost your competence; it would also fine-tune your physical well-being and attract an opportunity that might not otherwise find its way to you. So, for example, consider the possibility of renting a billboard on which you put a giant photo of yourself with a tally of your accomplishments and a list of your demands.

The cosmos and I won’t have any problem with you bragging more than usual or asking for more goodies than you’re usually content with.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The coming weeks will be a favorable time for happy endings to sad stories, and for the emergence of efficient solutions to convoluted riddles. I bet it will also be a phase when you can perform some seemingly clumsy magic that dispatches a batch of awkward karma. Hooray! Hallelujah! Praise Goo! But now listen to my admonition, Libra: The coming weeks won’t be a good time to toss and turn in your bed all night long thinking about what you might have done differently in the month of May. Honor the past by letting it go

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Dear Dr. Astrology: In the past four weeks, I have washed all 18 of my underpants four times. Without exception, every single time, each item has been inside-out at the end of the wash cycle. This is despite the fact that most of them were *not* insideout when I threw them in the machine. Does this weird anomaly have some astrological explanation? - UpsideDown Scorpio.� Dear Scorpio: Yes. Lately your planetary omens have been rife with reversals, inversions, flipflops, and switchovers. Your underpants situation is a symptom of the bigger forces at work. Don’t worry about those bigger forces, though. Ultimately, I think you’ll be glad for the renewal that will emerge from the various turnabouts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As I sat down to meditate on your horoscope, a hummingbird flew in my open window. Scrambling to herd it safely back outside, I knocked my iPad on the floor, which somehow caused it to open a link to a Youtube video of an episode of the TV game show *Wheel of Fortune,* where the hostess Vanna White, garbed in a long red gown, revealed that the word puzzle solution was USE IT OR LOSE IT. So what does this omen mean? Maybe this: You’ll be surprised by a more-or-less delightful interruption that compels you to realize that you had better start taking greater advantage of a gift or blessing that you’ve been lazy or slow to capitalize on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re in a phase when you’ll be smart to bring more light and liveliness into the work you do. To spur your efforts, I offer the following provocations. 1. “When I work, I relax. Doing nothing makes me tired.� - Pablo Picasso. 2. “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.� - Ann Landers. 3. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.� - Aristotle. 4. “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.� - Scott Adams. 5. “Working hard and working smart can sometimes be two different things.� - Byron Dorgan. 6. “Don’t stay in bed unless you can make money in bed.� - George Burns. 7. “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.� Mark Twain.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “There isn’t enough of anything as long as we live,� said poet and short-story writer Raymond Carver. “But at intervals a sweetness appears and, given a chance, prevails.� My reading of the astrological omens suggests that the current phase of your cycle is one of those intervals, Aquarius. In light of this grace period, I have some advice for you, courtesy of author Anne Lamott: “You weren’t born a person of cringe and contraction. You were born as energy, as life, made of the same stuff as stars, blossoms, breezes. You learned contraction to survive, but that was then.� Surrender to the sweetness, dear Aquarius.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Between you and your potential new power spot is an imaginary ten-foot-high, electrified fence. It’s composed of your least charitable thoughts about yourself and your rigid beliefs about what’s impossible for you to accomplish. Is there anything you can do to deal with this inconvenient illusion? I recommend that you call on Mickey Rat, the cartoon superhero in your dreams who knows the difference between destructive destruction and creative destruction. Maybe as he demonstrates how enjoyable it could be to tear down the fence, you’ll be inspired to join in the fun.

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