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The Detroit Cobras to shimmy into Frankie’s By Vicki L. Kroll TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER vkroll@toledofreepress.com

Rachel Nagy can sniff out vintage vinyl. The lead singer of The Detroit Cobras loves pawing through the stacks. “One of the great things about Detroit is that unlike New York or someplace where you have a million hipsters going over everything, you can always find [music] laying around in flea markets, record stores,” she said. “You spend a lot of hours on your hands and knees going through dirty bins.” Fronted by Nagy and guitarist Mary Ramirez, The Detroit Cobras are known for covers of obscure rock, R&B and soul. “It’s cool to dig up this stuff from a time when people might put out one single and that was it. Just like now, if you don’t get it to the right person or you didn’t slip somebody the payola, nobody hears it. There’s a wealth of stuff out there — just like now — some of that buried stuff that wasn’t a big hit is better than what was,” Nagy said. The band has put its spin on Brice Coefield’s “Cha-Cha Twist,” Otis Redding’s “Shout Bamalama,” The Nite Riders’ “Lookin’ for My Baby (Ya Ya Ya)” and Gary U.S. Bonds’ “I Wanna Holler (But the Town’s Too Small).” Last year, The Detroit Cobras recorded “Heartbeat” for the tribute disc, “Rave On Buddy Holly.” “Paul McCartney was on [the tribute disc], a bunch of people like that. We were the only band I’d never heard of,” Nagy said and laughed. The singer known for powerful vocals puts herself into every song. “I’m not a really mushy, romantic person, so it’s kind of fun — like putting on a party dress if you don’t usually wear one — and kind of live vicariously, like yeah, I’m really going to sit in the bathroom and cry my eyes out over a boy,” Nagy said then laughed. “That’s really not how I am, so it’s fun to be able to try that role and enjoy it vicariously.” A former butcher and stripper, Nagy never dreamed of being a singer. “My friends just needed someone to get up and sing; they got me drunk enough to do it,” she said during a phone interview from her Nashville home. That was 17 years ago, when the group formed in Motown. Since then, Nagy and Ramirez have rounded out the lineup with an ever-changing roster of musicians and released four discs, including “Tied & True” on Bloodshot Records in 2007. The Detroit Cobras will play 9 p.m. March 24 at Frankie’s Inner City, 308 Main St. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 night of the show. Opening will be Romans and Matt Truman Ego Trip. “People forget how fun it is just to have a couple beers, dance with a pretty girl and just have a good time and not think so hard about everything. That’s pretty much the goal,” Nagy said. ✯

The Detroit Cobras, from left, Mary Ramirez and Rachel Nagy. PHOTO COURTESY BLOODSHOT RECORDS

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Romance writers

Local writers pen novels that move the world’s starry-eyed readers.

By Sarah Ottney

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By day, they are hairdressers, lawyers, corporate consultants and TV station assignment managers; by night, they pen steamy romance novels. Once a month, they gather to talk, laugh, share and learn from one another as members of the Maumee Valley Romance Writers of America (MVRWA), a local writers group that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in September. The romance genre is broad — ranging from faith-based inspirational tales to kinky erotica — but all stories feature a central love story and an emotionally satisfying ending, according to the Romance Writers of America, which has more than 10,000 members in 145 chapters worldwide, mostly in the United States and Canada. “As a writer, you can project everything you’ve ever wanted in a relationship into your characters. As a reader, you can basically get lost in other people,” said local author Wendy Burke. “I think it’s just a way for people to escape.” Burke is the pseudonym of the 49-year-old Springfield Township woman who writes “romance with erotic elements” when she’s not working as an assignment manager at a local television station. Her third book was published in February by online publisher Decadent Publishing. “It’s a nice change from ‘Man struck by car, more at 10,’” said Burke, who said she has met kindred spirits through MVRWA. “I found out I’m not crazy, that there are other people who have people running around in their heads that have to be let out. It’s been a great resource and a great support,” Burke said. Elizabeth Vaughan of Toledo said writing romance is a stress-reliever and a nice change from the formal writing she does as a lawyer. The 53-year-old, who writes under her real name, has published seven books, including USA Today best-seller “Warsworn.” “The best compliment I ever got was, ‘I stayed up all night reading your book,’” Vaughan said. “I want to craft something that sweeps someone away from their real life for a couple of hours.”

From left, Tony and Lori Karayianni, Elizabeth Vaughan and Deanna Wadsworth. TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR PHOTO BY JOSEPH HERR

Vaughan said she has thick skin as an attorney, but is more sensitive when it comes to her writing. “If someone would tell me they hate my book, I’d probably excuse myself and go to the bathroom and sob my eyes out,” Vaughan said. “I have a very thin skin when it comes to the writing and that’s because it’s a creative, emotional project. I’m pouring myself out there on the page.” Vaughan said her co-workers know she writes romance and some of them read her books. “We do tend to play little head games with one another in the courtroom and they’ve attempted to use the fact that I write romance. I simply lean forward and say, ‘Are you offering to help with the research?’ and that usually shuts them right down,” Vaughan said, laughing.

Dumpster to big screen? Tony Karayianni and his wife, Lori, write together under the pseudonym Tori Carrington. The Toledo couple has published 54 books and may soon see one of their book series translated to the big screen. Paramount Pictures has expressed interest in turning their “Sofie Metropolis” series into a movie. The comedic romance mystery series features a Greek-American private investigator from New York City. “Queens Ransom,” the most recent book in the series, will be published in September by Tor/Forge Books, an imprint of Macmillan. The Karayiannis, who were among the founding members of the MVRWA, started writing in the early 1980s after stumbling upon

a box of romance novels beside a Dumpster behind a Toledo restaurant. They decided to try writing their own. It took more than 13 years and 27 rejected manuscripts before their first book, “Constant Craving,” was published by Harlequin. Today, their books have been translated into 24 languages with more than 5 million copies sold in 90 countries. Karayianni — who said he reads more romance novels than his wife — said he has enjoyed storytelling since his childhood in Greece. He would stop to play soccer with friends on the way home from running errands for his mother and have to make up stories to explain to her why he was late. ■ WRITERS CONTINUES ON 5

“Fashion is so over the top.” — Ben Stiller to share my joy and share to my pain without having to m explain what it all means.” eex Although he doesn’t always understand the aal nuances, Wadsworth nu n ssaid a her husband enjoys her side job for at least he h one reason. on o “I think my husband likes it after I’ve been li ik writing sex all day,” Wadwr w sworth said, laughing. “If sw w you’re yo ou writing erotica and itt d doesn’t get you hot, you didn’t d id write it right.”

■ WRITERS CONTINUED FROM OM M4 Karayianni said the bigiggest compliment he could uld receive as a romance writer ter would be one of his stories ies spurring a reader into action. on. “The best thing is to pick ck up one of my sex scenes and nd do it,” he said, grinning, to laughter from the rest of the he MVRWA members. Deanna Wadsworth, th, a 35-year-old hairdresser ser from Grand Rapids, Ohio, io, writes mainly erotic fiction, on, including homosexual relalationships and ménage à trois. ois. “When friends are going out, I always say, ay, ‘Have fun, don’t do anyything I would write about,’” t,’” Wadsworth said. Wadsworth’s first pubublished book, “Red Riding ng Hood,” an erotic retelling of the classic children’s tale, hit No. 15 best-seller t ll on Amazon’s A z ’ erotica list in 2010. Her eighth book, “Accidentally Beautiful,” was released this month by Decadent. Wadsworth said she started writing in high school, but got distracted by marriage and work before rediscovering some old manuscripts during a move about six years ago. “I just like telling stories, whether I’m talking out loud or I’m writing it. I’ve been doing it forever. It’s just such a part of me,” Wadsworth said. “I’ve got a lot of ideas. I p probably have 20-plus books I want to write.” In MVRWA, Waddsworth has found a group of friends who o can truly celebrate her er successes and commisserate with her struggles.. “When I get excitingg news, my husband d smiles and says ‘Honey, y, that’s great.’ He wants ts to be excited for me, e, but I can see the fact hee doesn’t really get it in his is eyes,” Wadsworth said. d. “It’s nice to be someewhere where they get et

Growing industry G Romance novels generated more than $1.35 erra billion in sales in 2010, biill accounting for 13.4 peraccc cent ceen of the U.S. consumer fiction market, according cct to o research cited by the Romance Writers of Ro om America. That’s compared A to religion/inspirational fiction ($759 million), mystery ($682 million), science fiction/fantasy ($559 million) and classic literary fiction ($455 million). Romance is also the fastest-growing segment of the e-reading market. Harlequin has long been the industry giant of the romance publishing world, but Wadsworth said she prefers working with smaller small online publishers because there are a fewer restrictions. “As soon as you tell me I can’t write something, that’s all I want to write,” s Wadsworth said. “With digital pubW lishing, there’s not as many boundaries, li and a the boundaries that are there, they want you to push them. I’m not a rew bellious person by nature, but in my b writing I am.” w Most romance writers are women and aan women also make up a majority of the th h genre’s readers. Sixty-two percent of of women and 44 percent of men in the U.S. U have purchased a romance novel, according to a 2010 consumer survey, with co o women accounting for 67 percent of sales. w “It’s the only genre out there written for fo o women, by women and about women,” said saa Denise Lynn of Toledo, a former com-

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puter systems manager who now writes ro-mance full time. The 55-year-old writes mainly historrical and paranormal stories for the Harle-quin Historical and Harlequin Nocturnee series and will soon publish her 14th book. k. “I always want to read a romance novel el and end up knowing that love conquerss all,” said Lynn, whose pseudonym is herr real first and middle name. “That’s what I hope I get across in mine.” Because most romance writers use a pseudonym, a common assumption iss they are embarrassed by their work. That couldn’t be farther from the truth, thee writers said. “I’m proud of what I do,” Wadsworth h said. “The truth is I tell everybody. Well,l, except my mom — that’s different. Sometimes etttimes imes I get into a little bit of trouble because I don’t have a lot of filters.” For unpublished members, like chapter president Patrice Kavanaugh of Toledo, MVRWA provides support, networking opportunities and insider advice, similar to joining any professional organization. Kavanaugh, a corporate brand consultant who writes thrillers with romantic elements, has been writing romance for 12 years and joined MVRWA three years ago. “They are a great repository for information,” Kavanaugh said. “It’s hard to learn it all, plus write, plus promote, plus real life. I wish I’d done it 12 years ago.”

Academic respect ctt Nancy Down, head d librarian at Bowling ng Green State University’s y’s Ray and Pat Browne Liibrary for Popular Cullture Studies, said the roomance genre is starting ng to be taken more seriiously by academics. “For a long time, acaademics haven’t taken roomance seriously. I think nk there’s something about ut having a happy ending; g; people take that less ss seriously,” Down said. d. “More people are buying ng romances than any other er type of book. It makes es

sense to study what it s means and why people m are a attracted to reading the tth books. All the popular u culture conferences now have a section on n romance writers and ro o literature. There’s a lot lii more m articles and books coming out studying c the th h various genres and diff d erent writers.” BGSU’s Department of of Popular Culture was the th h first of its kind in the country. The school’s co o popular culture library, po o located on the fourth lo o fl oor flo o of the main library, was one of the first to build a comprehensive collection of romance books, manuscripts and memorabilia. The library also houses the papers of the Romance Writers of America. “It’s interesting when you go to our collection, you can see how the different roles women played in our society have changed through the years. They are mirrored in the romances,” Down said. “In the early ones, women could only have certain careers — nurses, governesses, companions to rich people. Today almost any career you can have can be found in a romance novel. It’s an interesting cultural history of our times.” The best thing about the romance genre is there is something for everyone, Wadsworth said. “It doesn’t matter what you like to rread — dragons, cops, Westerns, pilggrims, crocodile shapeshifters, something th h that’s going to make you weep and cry, nothing but raw sex — the romance ccr ggenre’s got it covered,” Wadsworth said. “And “A A you always get a happily ever after.”

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Need for unity By Brigitta Burks TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com

Documentarian and Toledoan Tina Gionis hopes to foster a better understanding of Asian culture with the film she is now making in Taiwan. “I want to show Westerners how interesting certain parts of Asian culture can be because we have a lot of stereotypes about Asians, especially the Chinese,� Gionis said. Gionis left Toledo on March 14 to travel to Taiwan, where she will spend a month. She will document the Mazu Pilgrimage and Festival, an annual celebration honoring Mazu the sea deity of the Taoist faith. Taiwan used to rely heavily on the fishing industry before becoming more urbanized, but the culture still celebrates the goddess once a year. “It’s so visually exciting and interesting and really capable of showing people a lot of the really beautiful and interesting aspects of Asian culture,� Gionis said of the festival, adding, “I’ve never seen anything like it. There’s fireworks, there’s thousands of people; there’s dancing dragons, acrobats.�

Tina Gionis film to foster understanding of Asian culture.

Gionis graduated from the University of Toledo in 1996 and then lived abroad for about 10 years, six of them in Taiwan. While overseas, Gionis taught English and worked as a travel photographer and writer. She moved to New York City in 2007 before coming back to the area to complete her master’s degree at Bowling Green State University. The photographer is excited about her return to Taiwan. “Every day in Asia is an adventure. Every day, you have to figure out how to do something. When you move somewhere, especially when it’s a culture that’s as different as an Asian culture, it’s almost like you’re a child again. You’re relearning everything, so I miss that. I miss the color, the food, the vibrancy, the crowd, the chaos,� she said. Her journey back to Asia has not gone without a hitch. Gionis had been told that the festival wasn’t until the end of April, but learned it actually started the week of March 18. To cover costs, she took out loans, but is still accepting donations at www.kickstarter.com/ projects/1093227511/mazu-pilgrimage-andfestival. However, to receive any funds through the Kickstarter funding program, the full goal amount of $4,800 must be reached by April 29.

So far, $1,947 has been raised. Donors receive gifts ranging from postcards to associate producer credits depending on the amount given. After the filming is complete, Gionis will spend about six months editing the footage. She plans to enter the film into festivals and possibly show it at schools and on educational channels. Gionis is especially looking forward to talking to the festival’s pilgrims, who walk for eight days, and Taoist mystics, who spend the year fasting and meditating in preparation for the festival. “They do feats that show they’ve surpassed the natural limitations of their bodies,â€? Gionis said, adding that this includes walking on coals. Gionis hopes the film will have an impact on her hometown. “This documentary is going to be important because, especially in Toledo, there’s so much talk about Chinese investing. We have such a stereotype, such an impression of them, and I just want to show [Toledo] more of [the Chinese] culture,â€? she said. She added, “There are so many differences between Western culture and Asian culture. Sometimes it’s almost a 180 [degree turn], but then there are so many other things that are the same, like our need for unity or our need for gathering or need for celebration.â€? âœŻ

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n Toledo, we’ve grown accustomed to nonstop action. Every day of the week offers something to get into and on the weekends there are almost too many happenings to choose from, each one presenting culture, art and activism. This winter kept up with that haat at spirit so much that I am pressed to find time and space to process it all. The distance required for true clarity has me craving a trip. Synchronicity has decided that it will be to Washington, D.C. A woman whose courage astounds me made a huge move there a couple of months ago to stretch her law degree and talents in ways that were RACHEL not presenting themselves here and, surprising even myself, I fully supported the relocation. Little did I know that soon after her departure I would take advantage of her company, apartment and new life to create for myself an art tour in our nation’s capital. So on a fairly quiet weekend between the inaugural Toledo SOUP (which was an enormous success), The Mix Perspective, Toledo’s first Pecha Kucha (Look it up: it’s at Manhattan’s on March 31) and the joyfully impending “Works” Show at Bozarts and Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s Artwalks, ACT is taking a weekend getaway. In the past year, I have traveled more than I have in my whole life. Whether it was the plan, each trip has become a fact-finding mission about the art and culture of whichever city I would visit. New cities have filled my head with ways to show Toledo a little more love, which is my reason for living. To love Toledo is a powerful thing. To love Toledo as it is compared to the downtown of another city is overwhelming. And to see Toledo for the first time when arriving home after time spent in another city is more emotional than I can describe. I look forward to re-creating that feeling and to do all of the things between now and when that happens next. In D.C., there is a place called the Toledo Lounge. I am finding that most of the country’s knowledge of our magical town is limited to the very endearing Jamie Farr and Tony Packo’s. Both are institutions, granted, but pretty stale as far as notoriety goes. One of my goals during my visit is to make

the Toledo Lounge aware of what is really, currently noteworthy about the city from which it borrows its name. Yes, I have heard of Toledo, Spain, and have considered that the Lounge has heard of it, too. Maybe I’ll visit there someday. But, for now, my pride dispersal is limited to North America. Part of the plan for the Toledo Lounge is to give it real memorabilia and evidence of Toledo by donating stickers and items from local businesses and creators. I’ve put a call out to friends at Toledo.com and JUPMODE but if there is anyone reading this who would like to contribute to the cause, let’s cut out the middle person and how about you just mail the items? Tell them it’s with love from Toledo, Ohio. The address of Toledo Lounge is: 2435 18th Street NW Washington, D.C., 20009. Another reason I am drawn to Washington is a recent brush with leadership in the form of a chance grocery store encounter with Rep. Marcy Kaptur. Never being one to pass up an opportunity to be a little pushy and strange (just ask Mayor Mike Bell about how many times I’ve invited myself into his space while he’s trying to eat lunch), I approached Rep. Kaptur at Kroger a few weeks ago while she filled water jugs and we had a very nice talk about the arts in Toledo. Admittedly and willfully ignorant of the ways of politics and politicians — I still know Rep. Kaptur as an ally to the Toledo artist community and my heart thumped for hours after our conversation. The idea of dipping into her world of marble and grand buildings makes me feel insignificant in my anticipation. That bodes well for the actual trip, since that’s exactly why I’m going. A trip to the mountains in Colorado last summer taught me that sensation. I get glimpses of it each week at the Toledo Museum of Art and the Valentine Theatre. To be a quiet, nameless observer of things that are much bigger than me is the objective. That and to infuse a little ToledoLOVE on a national level. ✯

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here are a few strong souls who brave all elements and ride year-round. Now, with buds a bloomin’, more and more people are tuning up their motorcycles and bicycles and taking them to the streets, for leisure, exercise and as transportation. Whatever the reason, whatever the weather and whomever the rider, it is time again for me to present the laws and considerations in Toledo that protect bicycle riders. So, attention motorists and cyclists — this is for you. “A person operating a bicycle [is not required] to ride at the edge of the roadway when it is unreasonable to do so.” —Toledo Municipal Code 373.07. Roadways in Toledo can be hazardous to any type of vehicle. Potholes can damage car tires or suspensions but can be even more threatening to a cyclist. A pothole can easily cause a bicycle to flip and damage the tires, rims, frame and even the cyclist. Both high-traffic roadways and less traveled streets contain a multitude of debris, like broken glass, rocks, garbage, dead rodents, branches, etc. If a bicyclist is hugging a curb while riding and there is a car immediately to his or her left, this leaves no room to maneuver around an obstacle that is in the rider’s path. Having a full lane allows the cyclist to have space to weave around dangerous obstacles, especially when there is no shoulder between the traffic lane and the curb (there are not enough

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designated bike lanes in Toledo). “In the case of dedicated bicycle lanes within the roadway, bicycle riders may use the roadway.” — Toledo Municipal Code 373.11(a). On several occasions I have been riding a bike when a car passes and the driver or a passenger shouts, “Get off the road!” or simply shakes their head in absolute disgust that STACY someone is riding a bike in the street! Sidewalks are both inconvenient and dangerous to bicycles. Sidewalks are designed for and are primarily used by pedestrians. For a commuter cyclist or a cyclist traveling at a fast speed, sidewalks are not an option. There is difficulty passing pedestrians, there are uneven sidewalk blocks, tree roots or other vegetation growing through the cement, barking dogs, strollers, wheelchairs, etc. When a sidewalk is intersected by a street, often times the curb does not have a smooth transition into the street but instead

is i a deep drop or loose cement that can cause damage to the th bicycle or cyclist. Additionally, b cars pulling out of a driveway are accustomed to stopping and checking traffic before pulling into n the street, but generally do not anticipate quickly moving sidewalk traffic. “When a motor vehicle overtakes a bicycle, the safe distance shall not be less than 3 feet.” — Toledo Municipal Code 331.03(a). It seems common sense as to why a car should pass a bike with at least 3 feet of clearance. However, some drivers forget common sense and compassion (consideration would suffice) in the midst of apathy or haste. They are ei- ther too lazy to switch lanes to pass or in too much of a hurry to slow down and wait for a space to open to allow a safe passing clearance. When bluntly put, 3 feet is the margin of error — an error that could mean a splattered cyclist, in which case I would defer to TMC 373.07

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and give the cyclist the full lane! At any rate, a bicyclist needs room to ride, room to dodge any number of road hazards and room to be able to safely make an instantaneous maneuver to avoid a collision or accident. When you are pulling into traffic, at a stop sign or stoplight, or just driving down the road, remember that it is the law to share the road with bicyclists. A bicyclist at a stop sign has a turn based upon order of arrival just as an automobile does. Drivers should not assume that a bike rider can see them or that the rider is going to stop. Equally, bicyclists should never assume that a car driver sees them and is going to stop. Whether you’re bicycling or driving an auto, be safe, be aware and be considerate of others. Laws aside, I am challenging anyone with an errand, work commute or destination fewer than 5 miles away to travel it by bike. Bicycling is the most efficient mode of transportation. It takes approximately 100 calories to power a bicycle for three miles; that same amount only powers a car for 280 feet. It allows the rider to exercise while running errands or going to work. Bicycling uses renewable resources as fuel (food and water) and emits no pollutants. You will find the rewards to be bountiful. Put the fun between your legs! ✯ Email Stacy Jurich at star@toledofreepress.com.

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“Fashion is a very particular world, as you know.” — Heidi Klum

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tops, lightweight jackets and open-toe shoes. During the past couple of years, the same spring prints and styles have circulated. Traditionally, the trend for spring fashion has consisted of floral prints and pastels making for a very stale spring wardrobe. I am sure many of you, like myself, have craved something fresh, something new, something that really makes a statement. This year designers have opened the fashion floodgates to a new world of color and have exceeded expectations LaUREN when it comes to creating items that really have that “wow factor.” This season, the creations have been bumped up a notch and are bold and bright with a tone of femininity. Whether you are sporting a pair of skinny jeans, pictures great pair ravemotion Levis Commons 12, Perrysburg of pants, blazer or blouse, bold hues are everywhere. The new and fresh bold looks add a sense of optimism and renewal; the colors are just plain positive and uplifting. What are the “it” colors this spring? The top colors are tangerine, canary yellow, grass green, Tiffany blue, purple, magenta and navy. The variety of colors allows for a range of styles to be created and integrates a free and playful style even if worn at the office or formal event.

modate all body types. All of us, at one point or another, have owned a bright-colored blouse or jacket, but bright-colored pants are unique and are not an item that most of us are typically brave enough to wear — until now that is. What I like about the turquoise skinny jean or purple pant is that they are extremely fashion-forward, they scream confidence and they look great paired with other bright colors. Wearing a pair of bold, bright-colored pants can be intimidating at first. There are so many colors and styles that introducing a pair to your wardrobe can seem a bit overwhelming. The best advice for choosing your bright-colored pants is to choose a color you love. I personally love blues, greens and purples, so that’s what I based my decision on. From there, find a fit that works for your body type. It’s very important to find a good fit in a colored pant because they are the main focus of your outfit. The best part about looking for a pair of colored pants is that they are everywhere, so you are sure to find a color and fit that works for you. Once you have a pair of bold, bright-colored pants, the next challenge can be what to pair with them.

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eally bright — colors. Don’t be afraid to get noticed. It’s natural to gravitate toward neutrals like black, white or tan to pair with your bright-colored pants. Instead, pair colors that complement your bottoms but do not overwhelm. To get a better idea of what colors to pair together take a look at the examples on these pages. Try pairing a purple pant with a yellow top. The colors complement, but do not overwhelm one another. Mix in fun accessories like this floral print clutch or peep-toe pumps. Find these flattering stretch twill ankle pants at J.Crew for $90; bright yellow chiffon blouse at Old Navy for $24.94; floral lulu townshed bow clutch at DSW for $29.95; Keithly Pump at ALDO for $38; Ancient Disc Earrings at Forever 21 for $1.80; and Polished Bangle Bracelets at Forever 21 for $7.80. Hot pink and bright blue are a perfect combo for spring. Add a fun bright bracelet or splash of yellow to add that extra kick of color. Find these bright blue jeans at H&M for $40; H&M hot pink blouse for $24.95; bright-colored Forever 21 bracelet for $6.80; spiked Forever 21 chandelier earring from $6.80; Sawicki ALDO pump for $80; and Nine West rock cross body bag for $19.99. Tangerine and blue are soft, subtle, yet noticeable. Find these coral jeggings for $30 at Tillys.com; H&M blue blouse for $24.95; ALDO sandal for $110; Forever 21 peacock clutch for $12.80; Forever 21 stone bangles for $10.80; and Forever 21 textured triangle earrings for $3.80. Prices subject to change. Never forget that fashion should be fun and should allow you to showcase your personality. Fashion should never become a chore, overwhelming or too expensive. Stay true to who you are, but remember it’s OK to color outside of the lines. O Lauren O’Neill blogs about fashion at www. mypinmoneyfashion.com.

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THE PULSE

MARCH 21-28, 2012

What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio

Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.

MUSIC The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. ✯ Terri Clark, Jefferson Ross: 8 p.m. March 21, $35. ✯ The Steel Wheels, HoneyHoney: 8 p.m. March 22, $15. ✯ The Ragbirds, Matt Jones & the Reconstruction: 8 p.m. March 23, $20. ✯ Uncle Bonsai: 8 p.m. March 24, $20. ✯ Gemini: 1 p.m. March 25, $10. ✯ Blackthorn: 7:30 p.m. March 25, $20. ✯ Rosie Thomas, Bhi Bhiman: 8 p.m. March 26, $12.50. ✯ Farewell Milwaukee, Leah Taylor: 8 p.m. March 27, free. ✯ Sierra Maestra: 8 p.m. March 28, $20.

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perfecting. Halls are located in Moore Musical Arts Center, Willard Drive and Ridge Street, Bowling Green. (419) 3728171, (800) 589-2224, (419) 372-8888 or www.bgsu.edu/ colleges/music. ✯ Jazz faculty group: 8 p.m. March 21, Bryan Recital Hall. ✯ Vocal jazz ensemble: 8 p.m. March 22, Bryan Recital Hall. ✯ Jazz Lab Band I: 8 p.m. March 23, Kobacker Hall. ✯ Young People’s Concert: BG Chamber Orchestra. 11 a.m. March 24, $1-$2. ✯ Kristin Wolfe Jensen, bassoonist: 5 p.m. March 27, Wooster Center, 1124 E. Wooster. ✯ Alarm Will Sound: preconcert lecture, 7:15 p.m. March 28, Bryan Recital Hall; concert, 8 p.m., Kobacker Hall, $17-$36.

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Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. ✯ Acoustic Magic: March 22. ✯ Pilot Radio: March 23. ✯ Hey Monea!: March 24.

✯ Crucial 420: March 23. ✯ Mojopin: March 24.

Blind Pig

Caesars Windsor

A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. ✯ Karaoke: 9 p.m. Mondays, no cover. ✯ Concrete Angels, Danielle Harrison & the $2 Highway, Broken Day Machine: 9:30 p.m. March 21. ✯ Bare Wires, Bad Indians, Charlie Slick: 9:30 p.m. March 22. ✯ Fanfarlo, Young Man: 9 p.m. March 23. ✯ Andre Williams, the Sights: 9 p.m. March 24. ✯ Cursive, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Conduits: 9 p.m. March 27. ✯ A.K., Coke Dick Motorcycle Awesome, Haze, Triple Stak: 9:30 p.m. March 28.

If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www. caesarswindsor.com. ✯ Burton Cummings: 9 p.m. March 23, $25.

faculty, Sarah Donnelly, Trees No Leaves: March 22.

Bar 145

Culture Clash Records

This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. ✯ Karaoke competition: 9:30 p.m. Sundays through April 15. ✯ Piano Wars: March 21 and 28. ✯ Gas Station Disco: March 22. ✯ Tricky Dick and the Cover-Ups: March 23-24.

Basin St. Grille This Toledo standby has been revived with more than 20 different flavors of martinis and live, local music. 5201 Monroe St. (419) 843-5660. ✯ Jeff Stewart: March 21. ✯ Jamie Mills: March 22. ✯ Distant Cousinz: March 23. ✯ The Dan & Don Show: March 24. ✯ Don Binkley: March 28.

BGSU performances The university’s ensembles, choirs, quartets and more — and their friends — will present the music they’ve been

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Bronze Boar Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. ✯ Patrick Welch: Wednesdays. ✯ Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays. ✯ Luke James: Tuesdays.

Cheers Sports Eatery This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Dr., Holland. (419) 491-0990. ✯ Mark Mikel, Brian Albright: March 23. ✯ Johnny Rodriguez: March 24.

Clazel Theater This venue has been rocking BGSU students (and others) for years. 127 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 353-5000 or www.clazel.net. ✯ Joey & the Traitors, Morgen Steigler with the BGSU jazz

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This Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 2012

Gas Station Disco

Tricky Dicks and The Cover-Ups

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This home to all things vinyl and cool will host a free show by the Twist & Shouts. 3:30 p.m. March 24, 4020 Secor Road. (419) 536-5683 or www.thecultureclash.com.

Dégagé Jazz Café Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. ✯ Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. March 21 and 28. ✯ Michael Peslikis: 7 p.m. March 22. ✯ Ben Jansson: 7:30 p.m. March 23-24. ✯ Leo Darrington: 7 p.m. March 27.

The Distillery Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ DJ Mark EP: Thursdays. ✯ The Eight-Fifteens: March 21. ✯ The Bridges: March 23-24. ✯ Kyle White: March 28.

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“Art is subject to arbitrary fashion.” — Kary Mullis Fat Fish Blue Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. ✯ Cont-Nuite Band: 9:30 p.m. March 23 and 8:30 p.m. March 24.

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French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. ✯ Moores Law: March 23-24.

‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax 3-D’ James A. Molnar, TFP Movie critic:

”A visual wonder based on the classic story by Dr. Seuss, it is surprising how themes in this book are still very relevant today, with a focus on the environment and greed. A cute story with well-done animation and even a musical number or two. A fun ride for kids.”

Greektown Casino-Hotel Three stages — at Shotz Sports Bar, Eclipz Ultra Lounge and Asteria — offer competition for gamblers’ attention. 555 E. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit. No cover charge, unless noted; guests must be 21 or older. (888) 771-4386 or www. greektowncasino.com. ✯ Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shotz. ✯ DJ Zig Zag: 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Shotz. ✯ DJ Lee J: 9 p.m. Sundays, Shotz.

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✯ Ryan Dunlap: 8 p.m. March 24.

✯ The Eight-Fifteens: March 23.

JJ’s Pub

Omni

Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. ✯ John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. March 27.

This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. ✯ Ryan Waldie, Die-Verse-City, 9th District: 9 p.m. March 24.

Kerrytown Concert House This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com. ✯ Stefan Koch, David Peshlakai: 8 p.m. March 21. ✯ John Shea Trio: 7 and 9 p.m. March 24. ✯ Daniel Fichera: 8 p.m. March 26. ✯ Nancy Steltmann, Robert Conway: 8 p.m. March 28.

Doc Watson’s

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Named in honor of the owners’ forefather, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. ✯ Kyle White: 9:30 p.m. March 23. ✯ Shawn Sanders: 10 p.m. March 24.

Bowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more. Doors typically open at 9, with the show starting an hour later. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or www.howardsclubh.com. ✯ Experimental Voice Box Programmer: March 21. ✯ Black Box Revelation, 33 1/3: March 27.

ICE Restaurant & Bar

Mickey Finn’s Pub

This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. $5 cover, unless noted otherwise. (419) 246-3339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. ✯ Dan and Don: 8 p.m. March 23 and 30.

A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com.

Duncan’s 938 W. Laskey Rd. (419) 720-4320. ✯ Open stage with Buzz Anderson and Frostbite: Wednesdays. ✯ Scotty Rock: Sundays. ✯ Buster Strange: March 23. ✯ Frostbite: March 24.

Motor City Casino/Hotel This casino’s Sound Board offers big names, big sounds and a big experience. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. Guests must be 21 or older. (866) 782-9622 or www.motorcitycasino.com. ✯ Boyz II Men: 8 p.m. March 22, $40-$45. The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances. ✯ Broken Nails: 7 p.m. March 21-22 and 10 p.m. March 23-24. ✯ Outer Vibe: 5:15 p.m. March 23-24. ✯ 80’s Inc: 3:30 p.m. March 25. ✯ Jimmy D. Scott: 7 p.m. March 26. ✯ George Brothers: 7 p.m. March 27. ✯ Killer Flamingos: 7 p.m. March 28.

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This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Mutz at the Oliver House, 27 Broadway. (419) 243-1302 or www.TheOliverHouseToledo.com. ✯ DJ Nate Mattimoe: 10 p.m. Saturdays.

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop What began as an antique store in Chicago turned into a string of more than 200 eateries nationwide, including Toledo. All of the shops feature live music. 4038 Talmadge Road. (419) 725-5037 or www.potbelly.com. ✯ Don Coats: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. ✯ Alex Kenzie: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays. ✯ Tom Drummonds: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays.

Robinwood Concert House A home for the avant garde and untraditional, this Old West End venue hosts artists on the experimental end of the musical rainbow. 9 p.m., 2564 Robinwood Ave. $5 donation, unless noted. www.toledobellows.wordpress.com. ✯ Natura Morta, Thollem Mcdonas: March 24.

Cathedral concert Emily Freeman-Brown and Mark Munson will lead the BGSU Chorus and Orchestra in a performance of Mozart’s “Requiem.” 7:30 p.m. March 25, Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, 2535 Collingwood Blvd. (419) 244-6711, ext. 508, or www.toledodiocese.org/index.php/ cathedral-music/cathedral-concerts.

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“In logging, I used to get up at 4:30 in the morning and get home at 6:30 [at night],” Freilich said. star@toledofreepress.com It wasn’t until approximately nine years Don’t tell guitarist Rana Freilich of rising ago that Freilich met a musician with simmetal band Legacy of Disorder that dreams ilar talent and passion in Keill. After going aren’t worth pursuing. Twenty-three years after through lineup changes and relocating to he started playing the guitar with aspirations of Auckland, New Zealand, the pair eventually one day making his riff s known stateside, the discovered Robinson and formed the core of New Zealand native is finally getting that chance. Legacy of Disorder. As L.O.D. gained popularity in its home“A long time coming,” Freilich said of his muland, one of the names that surfaced when sical journey. “A long, long time coming.” Together with bandmates James Robinson the band was looking for a producer to work (vocals), Jason Keill (bass) and Matt Thompson with on its first full-length album was Ster(drums), Freilich and Co. will look to gain more ling Winfield (Pantera, Damageplan, HELLfans March 23 when L.O.D. performs at Head- YEAH). With his favorite guitar player being liners as one of the opening acts for metal main- the late Darrell Lance Abbott — aka “Dimebag Darrell” — of Pantera and Damageplan fame, stay GWAR. Winfield was a perfect match for Freilich and The show is one of several dates the New Zealand-based band has slated on the “Return of the the guys. The band left New Zealand in 2008 World Maggot Tour” with GWAR before joining to go record in Dallas. “It was awesome,” said Freilich, who had the “Noise in the Machine Tour” in May, which never been to the United States before recording is headlined by Fear Factory. with Winfi eld. “I wanted to sit in the hot seat, “I’m 38 and a half,” Freilich said. “Th ere are times when many people would give some- you know what I mean? Like, sit where my pretty thing up, but it was impossible for the likes much hero used to sit, which is Dimebag.” Legacy of Disorder decided to make a of myself because it’s who you are. Sometimes switch at the drummer spot and recruited good things take time.” Freilich started playing guitar at 15 and Matt Thompson (King Diamond) prior to rewas performing in bands at 16. He was cording, emerging from Dallas with its selfpart of one of the first groups in his home- titled debut in 2008. “I learned [a lot],” Freilich said of working town of Nelson, New Zealand, to play heavy covers from the likes of Pantera, Slayer, with Winfield. “Sometimes people talk too much, and you should sometimes just shut up and listen Death and Sepultura. But like many trying to make it in music, and read between the lines. And I came out of Freilich struggled to find likeminded musi- there a better guitar player, so it was one of the cians and had to do other work as means for more meaningful moments in my life.” survival, including 12 years as a lumberjack. ■ LEGACY CONTINUES ON 15 By Mike Bauman

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dam Smietana has been n writing for years. He was just never sure if anyone else would read anything he wrote. “I started in high school, writing kinda poetry to not pay attention in class,” Smietana said in an interview with Toledo Free Press Star. “I’ve always wanted to write something that I would kinda put out in front of people, but for years and years it was more of a personal, JEFF journaling type thing.” Fast forward 16 years. The now 33-year-old Smietana has been composing with the written word for all that time — poems, essays — but never really with an eye on publication. “It’s kinda been more of a dream than a reality to put anything out in front of people until just recently,” he said. “What it came down to is life changes. I was kinda figuring out what to do with my life. I’ve done a lot of really neat, crazy things. And writing the book was kind of tying together all the loose ends and burning all the old bridges that were serving no purpose and just jumping forward into the next phase of — not just getting the writing in front of people, but the next phase of my art.” The finished product, “An Incalculable Order,” is a self-published collection of three pieces — two essays, one longform poem — that together create a unique picture of a time in Smietana’s life. “The poem [“Stillness in the Garden”], I wrote over a year, almost exactly,” he said. “I captured my year — all the emotion, all the experience, everything that happened in that one year — and kind of condensed it into poetic expression. “The three pieces kind of intertwine, because they were all written, more or less, over the same period, as slightly different projects.” The book will be formally unveiled at a release show March 24 at the Collingwood Arts Center. The event will feature a live reading by Smietana of a portion of “Stillness in the Garden,” and live music — a performance by Smietana’s band, the New Captains. A collaboration between himself and longtime friend Sean Ball, the Captains are the latest expression of a musical passion that has lived in Adam even longer than writing. In fact, the book release show is serving almost as a warm-up for the New Captains — Smietana and Ball are planning another big event toward the end of May to commemorate the release of a just-finished album. “I finished the book last year, and had it printed before the new year,” Smietana said. “We just recently had a baby, my wife and I. So I had to wait a little bit, with the books basically sitting there in a box, not really sure what I was gonna do. And basically, as things were settling down with the baby coming, Sean and I were talking and thought,

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