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WSPD, TFP Star launch local arts radio show. By Brigitta Burks Toledo Free Press Star News Editor bburks@toledofreepress.com
On Sept. 7, Toledoans had the chance to hear about everything from Indiana Jones and Wonder Woman to local events during the first edition of “Eye on Your Weekend” on WSPD. The pop culture-saturated show airs at 6 p.m. Fridays on 1370 AM WSPD. It features Michael S. Miller, Toledo Free Press editor in chief; James A. Molnar, TFP’s lead designer and WNWO’s film critic; Jeff McGinnis, TFP’s pop culture editor and KISS 92.5’s pop culture “Jedi”; and Jim Beard, the TFP Star’s comic book columnist and industry expert. Miller has been hosting “Eye on Toledo,” a more politically oriented show on WSPD, and guest hosting other shows for five years. The show has occasionally featured Molnar, McGinnis and Beard. “At the beginning and the end of each summer, I would have these pop culture experts on to talk about the fun stuff going on. There’s a great chemistry among the four of us,” Miller said. When Brian Wilson, program director at WSPD, asked Miller if he’d like to switch slots to Friday, the two decided it was time for something new. Wilson said it’s easy for news stations to overdose on political commentary. “Michael Miller and the TFP have always been out in front and in touch with the latest and coolest. So when the idea, opportunity and talented people presented themselves, the only conclusion was, ‘Why the hell not?!’” he said in an email. The show also aims to refute the idea that there’s nothing to do in Toledo. “We could go on the air for two hours every Friday and just read the calendar listings with no commentary and no commercials and no anything. You’d never come up for air,” Miller said. “The show will very much reflect the content and approach of Toledo Free Press Star, which is locally produced art mixed with a healthy dose of touring acts,” Miller added. All three other panelists said they were excited about the show’s prospects. Molnar, also the lead designer of TFP and blogger on thegoldknight.com, said, “I never turn down an opportunity to talk about movies
From left, Jeff McGinnis, James A. Molnar and Jim Beard in the WSPD studios. TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR PHOTO BY BRIGITTA BURKS
and pop culture. I live and breathe them and having another opporunity is fine by me.” The film buff said his dream guests would be Whoopi Goldberg or the head of the Academy Awards. McGinnis was recently awarded second place for Best Arts Reporting by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists. He got to interview his idol Roger Ebert via email last year and has high hopes for future discussions. “We’re casting such a wide net that we can find interesting interviews from pretty much anywhere,” McGinnis said.
The show’s first guest was the Rev. Aristotle Damaskos, who spoke about the Greek-American Festival. “Ragtime” Rick Grafing will talk about the jazz festival Grugelfest on Sept. 14. As for Beard? He’s hoping to bring comic book experts to WSPD. “I’m really looking for comic professionals from big companies,” he said. Beard added that he jumped at the chance to be on the panel. “That’s what I wanted for a long time,” he said. Beard is author of “Gotham City 14 Miles,” “Sgt. Janus, Spirit-Breaker” and other publications, in-
cluding “Star Wars” and “Ghostbusters” comics. Miller praised his fellow panelists’ unique perspectives. “What sets these guys apart is they don’t just sit on the outside commenting on the arts; they’re involved in the arts. James Molnar is a designer and creator; Jeff McGinnis is a renaissance man with writing, video and audio work and Jim Beard produces national work.” In addition to expertise, the show features another factor: chemistry. “It’s like sitting around a late-night diner table, talking to your friends,” Miller said. O
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Grugelfest By Brigitta Burks Toledo Free Press News Editor bburks@toledofreepress.com
When people ask local jazz artist “Ragtime” Rick Grafing what Grugelfest is, he tells them “Do a Grugel search and you’ll find it.” Grugelfest is actually a traditional jazz festival taking place Sept. 14-16 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Downtown Toledo. Grafing, the festival co-chair, said the name is a tribute to his friend Ralph Grugel, the trombonist and leader of the Eagle Jazz Band, who died in 2005. “Ralph Grugel was a huge fellow. He was very tall and wide, much bigger than I am, and he was a marvelous bandleader and master of ceremonies and also a good trombone player. But he was exceptional as a bandleader. He would get five or six guys together and they would play and even guys who were not necessarily top-notch players would rise to the occasion when they played with Ralph,” Grafing said. The fest will feature five bands that specialize in New Orleans-style jazz, aka traditional jazz or Dixieland jazz, a term Grafing doesn’t like. “Dixieland is a very bad term because it has lots of different meanings and most of them are wrong,” he said. “Today there’s an awful lot of guys that don’t really know how to play jazz but they dress up in white shirts and red vests and straw hats and they read charts and they call themselves Dixieland jazz bands and they’re terrible. That’s not what this festival is.” The term Dixieland comes from the Original Dixieland Jass Band, the first group to record jazz in 1917. “Jass” comes from the traditional spelling of jazz. “In the days when Louis Armstrong and King Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton were playing this music, it was just called jazz. Later jazz evolved into bebop and then swing and took all these different directions,” Grafing said. Grafing is the leader of the band Chefs of Dixieland and piano player in the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band, which will play at Grugelfest. “I loved the [New Orleans jazz]. To me, it’s very much like classical music. It’s beautiful and
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Jazz festival to bring music lovers Downtown. powerful,” said Ray Heitger, the leader and clarinet player for the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band. Heitger’s band played at Tony Packo’s from 1968-2001 and will mark its 45-year anniversary this winter. Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Jazz Band from Orlando, Fla., Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band from Cincinnati, the Easy Street Jazz Band from Ann Arbor and the Sunset Stomp Jazz Band from Indianapolis will also play Grugelfest. The festival features four sessions and each band will play twice each session (once in the hotel’s ballroom and once in the lounge). At 10 a.m. Sept. 16, a Dixieland worship service will take place at the Bethel Lutheran Church, 1853 South Ave. The Sunset Stomp Jazz Band will play at the service. “It’ll be a typical Sunday morning church service with the exception of the choir and organ won’t be providing the music, an eight-piece Dixieland jazz band will be,” Grafing said. After the service, there will be a chicken barbecue meal. Ragtime pianist Bob Milne will play during the meal. Grafing decided to start Grugelfest after the popular EARLYJAS Fall Festival in Strongsville, Ohio, folded last year due to lack of volunteers. Grafing was a longtime supporter of the festival that was a jazz staple for 20 years. Another part of the “puzzle” for Grafing is helping people. Grugelfest will benefit the Children’s Dyslexia Center-NWO. The center has 14 trained tutors who teach children with dyslexia about spelling and reading. It moved from its location on Indian Wood Circle to Maumee Union Elementary School about a month ago. The center uses the Orton-Gillingham method, a multisensory technique, said the center’s director, Diane McCreery. Tickets to Grugelfest are available at ticketmaster.com. An all-sessions ticket is $120. Individual sessions cost $40. The sessions are 6 p.m. Sept. 14, 11 a.m. Sept. 15, 6 p.m. Sept. 15 and 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16. Patron tickets are $150 and include reserved seating, Sept. 15 breakfast and other perks. The Park Inn by Radisson is at 101 N. Summit St. For more information, visit grugelfest.com. Contact McCreery at dcmc55@bex.net. O
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“D is for Daddy and Daughter” — “The ABC’s of Public Art”
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Arts Commission uses local art highlights to teach ABCs By Kyle Cappelletty Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com
From the arches on the Ottawa Gate to the zigzags in the Swan Waves, a new book immerses children in an A to Z tour of local art. As a service to Toledo families, The Arts Commission has launched “The ABC’s of Public Art” alphabet book. The publication is designed to improve literacy and foster art appreciation as children follow Artimus the Owl to many of Northwest Ohio’s artistic sites. Artimus takes photographs along the way, teaching the alphabet and broadening readers’ vocabulary. Arts Commission Executive Director Marc Folk said, “Projects such as ‘The ABC’s of Public Art’ are a great, free and fun way for children and families to learn about our city’s remarkable collection of public artwork. A resource like this is a unique way to teach our community’s children their ABCs and to promote literacy while engaging in one of our greatest local aesthetic resources. “The best part about this program is the fact that we can take a step toward arts education when children are young and amidst significant cuts for funding the arts in public schools. This program allows us to double dip in a sense, improving art appreciation and literacy for Toledo children.” “F” is for the sculpture of firemen in front of Fire Station 13 (next to the original Tony Packo’s), featuring four firefighters holding a hose. Standing less than a foot tall, the sculpture is made to look life-size thanks to Artimus’ photography. Merrill Rainey, an illustrator with more than a decade of experience, provided the artwork for the book. He said, “This was one of the favorite projects of my career because it al-
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lowed me to help children see the fantastic art that Toledo has to offer and gave me the opportunity to collaborate with The Arts Commission in a very worthwhile project. “‘X’ was my favorite letter to illustrate because it really helped to button up the publication. With ‘X Marks the Spot,’ we were able to create a map for the adventure with Artimus the Owl and show children and their families where the photographs came from. After illustrating the artistic destinations, I notice different pieces included in the book on a regular basis while driving through Toledo. This book has helped to reinforce the fact that this city
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the area has grown significantly,” Folk said. The Arts Commission is making the publication available for free to interested parents, teachers and mentors of young children. The Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Public Schools and The Arts Commission will be among the main distribution points for the new publication. Kelly Garrow, director of communications at the Toledo Museum of Art, said, “The museum will be a distribution point for the publication and it will be available for free in the Family Center.” To receive a copy, contact The Arts Commission or visit its website at www.theartscommission.org. To download a free PDF of the book visit www.littlerainey.com/books. O
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Dubstep party to kick off monthly series at The Rocket. By Mighty Wyte TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR STAFF WRITER star@toledofreepress.com
DJ Cob is giving Toledo something rad to do this weekend and every second Saturday of the month through the University of Toledo school year. On Sept. 15, DJ Cob and The Rocket (formerly The Zodiac, located at 135 S. Byrne Road) will host Toledo’s first major Dubstep party, aptly named ‘Dubtronica’. Cob runs T-Town Dubstep, a Facebook club focused on promoting Dubstep in Toledo. “T-Town Dubstep is an outlet for our region,” Cob said. “It’s a way for people here to experience, share and promote Dubstep. Dubstep is just now reaching the Midwest and Toledo is a bit behind. Dubstep is getting popular now thanks to guys like Skrillex and Korn, but there’s so much more out there.” Dubtronica will be the biggest Dubstep party Toledo has seen to date. “Dubtronica and T-Town Dubstep is only about promoting Dubstep,” Cob said. “The Dubtronica party is about people having fun and raging. Everybody loves Dubstep, even nuns.” Cob said Dubstep spans gaps in generations and in musical tastes.
“Metal kids love it because of the tempo and the drops. Techno fans love it because of the electronic elements and everyone else loves it because it’s easy to dance to.” While this will be the first Dubtronica show at The Rocket, Cob’s plans are growing with the popularity of the genre. “The response to T-Town Dubstep has been snowballing. The response to it is 10 times greater than it was last year. There’s a cap of 5,000 friends on a Facebook fan page, and I’ve had to start deleting overseas fans to make room for Toledo-based fans. Our Toledo roster is easily 1,500 strong.” While Cob has hosted other electronic music and Dubstep shows throughout the area, he said he expects Dubtronica to help cement Dubstep’s popularity in the area and create an event that Toledo music fans can look forward to monthly. “We are bringing the outdoor festival-style party indoors. We want it to be a freak show; we want people to feel like they can come and be themselves, rage, suck up the bass and go.” For information, visit facebook.com/Dubtronica. Doors for the Sept. 15 show at The Rocket open at 9 p.m. Cover for women is free, 18-to-20year-old fans are $5; 21 and older are $3. O
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Goyte brings ‘Somebody I Used to Know’ to Detroit, Cleveland By John Benson Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com
Ironically, when listening to “Somebody That I Used To Know,” the massive summer hit from Australian musician Goyte (pronounced go-teyay), the overwhelming feeling is you are hearing somebody that you used to listen to. It’s hard not to think the ubiquitous synth-based track just might be the greatest Sting song ever. “I think it’s a compliment because he’s a fantastic artist and an incredible songwriter, but I’m not sure I necessarily hear it,” said Wouter “Wally” De Backer (aka Gotye). “Because I sing in a high tenor and in that range, that’s probably a reason why. It’s a passing comparison, but it’s definitely flattering.” Goyte, with Chairlift and Zammuto, will play at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd., near Cleveland, and at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. During the past year, there has been plenty of praise thrown De Backer’s way. Born in Belgium and raised in Australia, the 32-year-old artist released his third studio effort “Making Mirrors” in 2011. While basically unknown in America, the multi-instrumentalist found fame in his homeland with his 2006 album “Like Drawing Blood.” It was recently voted the 11th greatest Australian album of all time by Triple J. That sounds like it should mean something stateside until you
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Goyte will play in Lakewood, Ohio, on Sept. 16 and in Detroit on Sept. 18. PHOTO BY Cybele Malinowski
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“I had a good one recently,” De Backer said. “I was in Milwaukee and some tourists asked me to take a photo of them. I had a great chuckle. And then as I walked away, they made a connection and called out down the street, ‘Hey, are you that guy from guy-ho-tee?’ I said ‘Yeah, that’s me.’” O
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‘Prints and Authors’ will include ‘Gardner’s photographic sketch book of the War.’
Time of Manet By Matt Liasse
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The Toledo Museum of Art’s new exhibit “Prints and Authors in the Time of Manet” will explore the rich European art revival of 1830 to 1890. The exhibit will be at the museum from Sept. 13 to Jan. 13. “It was a period of change,” said Tom Loeffler, TMA’s assistant curator of works on paper. “Europe was going through massive change. It was a time of change in the arts.” It was a time some could have called the “golden age,” Loeffler said. The people in power or with money did very well. “Prints and Authors” is about the intrigue of what was happening at the time. Édouard Manet, a French painter from the time period, captured the change in his work, Loeffler said. “It was artists like Manet who practiced realism,” Loeffler said. “Politics affected the artists.” The exhibit will include 120 pieces, all from the museum. “I try to utilize the museum’s collection,” Loeffler said. The exhibit will primarily be paintings. There will be a few pastels, watercolors and prints. Manet’s lithograph “L’Execution de Maximilien, 1868” will be featured. The exhibit will also include some of the earliest photography, dating back to 1839. “It’s a time where photography was being developed,” Loeffler said. There will be 10 small images from unknown artists printed on copper sheets. Because the prints are made by reacting silver with copper, they are hard to see. A device to help view the images will be available at the dis-
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play in the middle of the gallery. Alexander Gardner’s “Gardner’s Photographic Sketch Book of the War” will also be in the exhibit. The bound book includes 100 prints with captions. The book will be in a glass case, but Loeffler will be changing the displayed pages often so people who visit multiple times can see something different. Loeffler has been working on and researching for the show for the past three months. He studies art from the 14th century to today. Loeffler said anyone is welcome to the gallery, but the exhibit is perfect for those familiar with Manet’s work. Students studying his work shouldn’t miss the exhibition either, he said. “Prints and Authors” is part of the introduction for the “Season of Portraiture,” a series of portrait exhibitions. The next, “Manet: Portraying Life,” will open Oct. 7. “Manet is a very important artist,” said Lawrence Nichols, William Hutton senior curator of European and American painting and sculpture before 1900. “ He is arguably one of the most important artists.” The Manet exhibit has been organized with the Academy of Arts in London. “We want others to understand what it means to make an image,” Nichols said, especially at a time when everyone has a camera on their cellphones. “It’s all about essence.” It is the first time TMA will focus on Manet. “He’s a remarkably exciting painter,” Nichols said. “You never have all the answers looking at Manet. There’s something intentionally, ambiguously exciting about him.” Admission to “Prints and Authors” is free. Tickets to the Manet exhibit are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students and children younger than 5 are free. Tickets are on sale online now and at TMA in October. O
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here is new blood electrifying the airwaves in Toledo and it comes by way of Bowling Green State University graduate Bigg A.D. Originally from Dayton, Bigg A.D. is the newest member of The Juice FM 107.3. He’s taking the 2-6 p.m. weekend time slot formally occupied by my show, “The Weekend Blast.” (I can now be heard slow jamming Sunday-Thursday 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on “Night Moves.”) Bigg A.D.’s entertainment/ musical background can be credited to his annual visits to see his uncle in the birth place of Hip-Hop, the Bronx in New York City. Soaking in the atmosphere of block parties and street culture every year made his entertainment career path obvious. He graduated high school in Texas and received a scholarship to Bowling Green State University. The Juice first took notice of Bigg A.D. when he showed fast growth and promise as a station intern
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during his junior year at BGSU. While attending college, he paid his dues working on air on the FM and online stations. Toledo’s introduction to the radio personality was as a rapper opening for national acts like Big Sean, The Game and MGK. Bigg A.D. proved his broadcasting skills were not limited to radio earlier this summer as a red carpet video/webcast interviewer at the 419 Music Awards and Conference. After graduating this past spring with a concentration in media business and telecommunications, he naturally had more professional opportunities pursuing radio than rapping. Honest, smart, hardworking and not a bad looking kid — I think Toledo has acquired a great talent in Bigg A.D. Martini Rox: What do you plan to bring to the city? Bigg A.D.: I’m trying to bring a new edge. I believe that I have a new vibe. I feel hungry and I want to bring the life out of Toledo. Show ev-
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Golgotha New exhibit explores theme of mortality. By Sarah Ottney TOLEDO FREE PRESS Star MANAGING EDITOR sottney@toledofreepress.com
A new exhibit by Toledo artist Crystal Gale Phelps will encourage viewers to reflect on and confront their own mortality. “Golgotha” will run Sept. 13 through Oct. 5 at Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave., in Downtown Toledo. An opening reception will be held 6-9 p.m. Sept. 13 in conjunction with the Arts Commission’s September Art Walk. Gallery hours will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment. The installation will feature a raised platform and three tomb-sized pits filled with fluorescent light. Visitors will be invited to participate in the exhibit by writing a letter to the dead and tossing it into one of the pits along with a handful of dirt. Phelps, a Toledo Free Press Star columnist, said her work often addresses the concepts of mortality, grief and loss. “I really just want to start a conversation,” Phelps said. “I want people to be confronted with death, almost like a humbling experi-
ence. It’s so easy to get caught up with all the day-to-day running around. I just want to give viewers a moment of reflection, a moment to slow down and realize, ‘There are bigger things than me and there are things that tie me to everyone else.’ I think it’s really important to take the time to think about that.” The exhibit will address death as a universal experience, Phelps said. “Two experiences everyone shares are birth and death,” she said. “Death is something we all experience, regardless of religion, culture, country, wealth, all of those things. Also, after you go through the process, you kind of feel a sense of relief. I want people to feel they can let go of some things almost.” Although not religious herself, Phelps drew on religious imagery and tradition when creating the installation. Golgotha is the biblical name for the place where Jesus was crucified. “‘Golgotha’ is Latin for ‘the place of the skull.’ Basically, I used terminology taken from either the Bible or other religions. This one specifically has to do with Calvary and the Stations of the Cross as a way to direct
An image from the Crystal Gale Phelps exhibit ‘Golgotha.’ PHOTO COURTESY CRYSTAL GALE PHELPS
the viewer to think about these things and the struggle of that,” Phelps said. “I wanted to take that religious symbolism and tradition going into the funeral process and make it more minimal, make it a conversation — almost a confrontation. It can be unpleasant to think about or deal with, but I just want to create a
powerful experience for my viewers.” Phelps said her boyfriend, Tim Walsh, built the installation. “She had a vision and I had the background in construction and design to materialize her vision,” Walsh said. n GOLGOTHA CONTINUES ON 11
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“It was really fun to work with her, as the spark of an idea progressed from light to pits of light to not one but three pits and changed over time to make it accessible to everyone. I think she did a great job doing that. My background is in philosophy, so a lot of the themes Crystal is exploring — mortality, temporality, things like that — really resonate with me. When you walk in, it’s going to be powerful.” PHELPS Those who participate by writing a letter can sign a guest book and be invited back for an artist talk in October.
“The show will change as more people interact with it, as it gets more filled with dirt and letters,” Phelps said. Launch Pad Cooperative is an artist-run gallery established earlier this year as a network for emerging visual artists and creative writers to enrich the community of Toledo and beyond. “Golgotha” will be the first in a series of solo exhibitions at the gallery. A different core member of the co-op will be featured each month, said founder Timothy Gaewsky. October will be Allison Parsons, November will be Ian Welch, January will be Gaewsky and February will be Kimberly Adams. In December, the gallery will host “8x8,” a fundraiser exhibit for Launch Pad Cooperative. For more information, visit www.launchpad cooperative.com. O
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et’s try something. Everybody get on your Facebook, or send a mass text message or email. Make a (gasp) phone call. Invite every creative person you know to Toledo. Make actual arrangements. Offer to pick them up from airports, train and bus stations and to help them find places to stay. Offer your couch. Say the word “Welcome” when they arrive. Rachel Find out ahead of time, if you don’t already know, what they’re into. Make plans to take them to something like that while they’re here. Try really hard not to take them to the mall. Use your imagination. Choose local businesses. When you take them for coffee, show them Black Kite at the corner of W. Delaware Ave. and Collingwood Boulevard. Point out how beautiful Scott High School is looking. Drive them down some tree-lined
Offering creative friends a change of scenery.
streets. Obviously, take them to the Toledo Museum of Art, but on the way, be sure to drive past two new works of public art on Monroe Street. Drive down Adams Street. Stop at the new Art Corner Toledo (ACT) mural at 13th Street. Get out and walk up to the wall. Take your friends’ picture in front of it. Show them the wheatpaste Smoking Cats on the front of the building. Walk them to a nearby Yarnbomb. Suggest that they hug the Yarnbomb. Trust me. Make conversation with people walking by the wall who live or work in the neighborhood. Introduce and include your friend from out of town. Next, take a walk around UpTown and ask them if they can feel that? Show them the artist-designed bike racks. When they comment about the empty buildings, suggest studio space and walls perfect for murals.
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Speak only in terms of potential. That’s artists’ favorite language anyway. Ask them again when you get to Manos Garden on Jackson Street and you’re surrounded by growth and color and community investment. Ask them how they feel. Casually throw the word “joy” around. Continue down Adams Street in the car toward the river and head over to the Original Sub Shop & Deli for lunch. Over soup, ask your friends if the artists in their city have taken over the same way we have here. If they say yes, ask them for examples and exchange ideas. Actively acknowledge the national renaissance. Get excited about it! If they say no, start the push to convince them to move here. Encourage the Brain Gain. Tell them they will have the opportunity to be creative and to have an appreciative audience and instant community. Get back in the car and drive down Broadway Street, where the murals are so colorful and vibrant you can’t take your eyes off them. Point out community gardens and how unbelievably tall the sunflowers are. You see what I’m getting at here. Spark their awareness to how all of this makes them feel. Then, send them back to their respective cities where they can either see opportunities to invest themselves or start figuring out a way to move here and stoke
whatever each of them may have burning. I met a new friend last night who has just returned home to Toledo after a few months in Chicago, where he just wasn’t feelin’ the love, so to speak. I didn’t get his full story but what I did hear him say was that he felt a very definite pull to come back and that he could sense the creative revolution happening here. I asked him what he does and he said, “I’m working at Savers.” “No, no,” I said, “What do you do?” “I’m a writer,” he said. Of course he’s a writer. Scan your internal “friends list.” How many of them are creative types who live in Toledo? How many of them are creative types who have moved away from Toledo? How many of them are creative types who are frustrated in a city that may not support their urge? Do they feel out of place in some suburb somewhere? Or are they in a town that is too big to have a real chance at opportunities? Think of that guy you went to high school with who was always writing or sketching. What’s he doing now? How many people do you know whose lives are begging for a change of scenery right about now? Think of one of those people and reach out to them and welcome them for a little trip to Toledo. Sell them the feeling. And welcome them home. O
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Arts Commission to expand bike racks to Warehouse District, TMA Last spring, the Arts Commission installed 10 colorful artist-designed bicycle racks along Uptown’s Adams Street Corridor. Now the organization is planning phase two of the project, a call for artists to design 10 bike racks for the Warehouse District. The Arts Commission is also partnering with the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) to install three to five racks on museum grounds, said Interim Art in Public Places Coordinator Nathan Mattimoe. “It’s been really positive. We’ve gotten a lot of response from it,” Mattimoe said of the Adams Street installations. “A lot of businesses are wanting to know how to get involved.” Deadline for submissions is Nov. 1 and winning designs will be installed this spring. Artists working in Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot counties in Ohio, and Lenawee and
Monroe counties in Michigan are welcome to enter designs. Designs will be chosen by a review board of arts advocates, bicycle advocates and community stakeholders. Winning entries will receive a $500 honorarium. The designs should be able to accommodate two bicycles and should represent “Toledo’s unique aesthetic and cultural identity,” according to the Arts Commission’s website. TMA is looking for designs inspired by artwork in the museum, Mattimoe said. “These works of public art offer an added visual aesthetic to
the neighborhood while offering residents and cycling enthusiasts a useful tool that helps to promote cycling in the burgeoning arts and entertainment district,” according to a news release from the Arts Commission. The project is funded by the City of Toledo’s One Percent for Art program. For an entry form or more information, visit www. TheArtsCommission. org and click on “Call to Artists,” contact Mattimoe at (419) 254-ARTS (2787), Ext. 11, or stop by the Arts Commission office at 1838 Parkwood Ave., Suite 120. O — Sarah Ottney
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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. O The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Show, Tif Ginn: 8 p.m. Sept. 12, $20. O The Nuala Kennedy Band: 8 p.m. Sept. 13, $15. O Todd Snider, Amy LaVere: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Sept. 17, $30. O Steve Forbert: 8 p.m. Sept. 18, $22.50. O The Refugees: 8 p.m. Sept. 19, $15. O Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli: 8 p.m. Sept. 20, $15. O John Gorka, Katie Geddes: 8 p.m. Sept. 21, $20.
Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. $5 cover. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. O Dan Fester: Sept. 12 and 20. O The Personnel: Sept. 13-14. O Noisy Neighbors: Sept. 15. O The Sunset Villains: Sept. 21.
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. O Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: Sept. 15.
B-Bop Records/Third Space Offering “organic music for the cyber age,” this music store offers vinyl, CDs, memorabilia and the occasional concert. Third Space, 137 N. Michigan St. (419) 535-1234, www.bboprecords.com or www. thirdspacetoledo.com. O TUBAX, the Bulldozer: 8-11 p.m. Sept. 15, $2-$6 donations.
The university’s ensembles, choirs, quartets and more — and their friends — will present the music they’ve been perfecting. Halls are located in Moore Musical Arts Center, Willard Drive and Ridge Street, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8171, (800) 589-2224, (419) 372-8888 or www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music. O Christopher Buzzelli, guitar: 8 p.m. Sept. 12, Bryan Recital Hall. O Eric Dickey, Mark Lemle: 8 p.m. Sept. 14, Bryan Recital Hall. O Scott Lavendar, Roger Shell: 8 p.m. Sept. 17, Bryan Recital Hall. O Christopher and Ellen Scholl: 8 p.m. Sept. 19, Bryan Recital Hall. O String Chamber Music Festival: Sept. 21-22, Kobacker Hall.
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Caesars Windsor If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Starting 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. O Celtic Thunder: 8 p.m. Sept. 16, $30. O Jann Arden: 9 p.m. Sept. 21, $20.
O The Bridges: Sept. 21-22.
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This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Dr., Holland. (419) 491-0990. O Mark Mikel Band, Chris Shutters: Sept. 15.
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. O Jeff Stewart: 10 p.m. Sept. 14. O Rance Crane: 10 p.m. Sept. 15. O Stephen Woolley: 10 p.m. Sept. 21.
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. O Ultraviolet Hippopotamus, Rootstand: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 12. O Teenage Octopus, Nigel & the Dropout, Flour: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13. O Prophet Massive: 9 p.m. Sept. 14. O Las Dragas, Zombie Jesus & the Sunshine Band, Grouper Soup, F****** Swords & Fire, Wolfie Complex, Rebel Girls, Kedder Avant: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15. O The Adict, Choking Susan: 9 p.m. Sept. 16. O Delhi 2 Dublin: 9 p.m. Sept. 18. O Stepdad, Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt, Nathan K., Chrome Sparks: 9 p.m. Sept. 19. O alt-J, JBM: 9 p.m. Sept. 20. O Chris Bathgate, Lightning Love, Nightlife: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
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Another drinking-and-dining option has opened up near Fifth Third Field and will feature occasional musical performances. 9 N. Huron St. (419) 244-2855. O Captain Sweet Shoes: 9 p.m. Thursdays. O John Barile & Bobby May: 6 p.m. Fridays. O Danny Mettler: 7 p.m. Sundays.
Grab a reuben or some fish while bobbing your head to some tunes. Southwest corner of Dorr Street at Reynolds Road. (419) 531-4446 or www.dorrstreetcafe.com. O Andrew Ellis & Lucky Lemont: Sept. 14. O Don Coats: Sept. 21.
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A club “for the mature crowd,” Evolution offers $5 martinis on Thursdays and the occasional live musical performance. 519 S. Reynolds Road. (419) 725-6277 or clubevolutiontol.com. O Blues Sunday: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16, $20. O Jazz After Work: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20, $5.
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Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 2442627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays. O Swampkings: Sept. 14.
Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O DJ Mark EP: Thursdays. O Bush League: Sept. 14-15.
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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. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 12 and 18-19. O Michael Peslikis: 7 p.m. Sept. 13. O Skip Turner Band: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14-15. O Leo Darrington: 7 p.m. Sept. 20. O Jeff Halsey Band: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21-22.
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Frankie’s Inner City Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. $5-$15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com. O With Life in Mind, the Golden Dawn, the Cities Beneath Us: 6 p.m. Sept. 13. O In Theory, Fail & Deliver, Halero: 9 p.m. Sept. 14. O B.Wills, Kane, Big Mike, 9th District: 9 p.m. Sept. 15. O ’80s Night: 9 p.m. Sept. 20, free-$3. O Sugarboxx, Saturnine Hello: 9 p.m. Sept. 21.
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Headliners All ages, all genres are welcome. 4500 N. Detroit Ave. Ticket prices vary between $5 and $15, unless noted otherwise. (419) 269-4500, www.headlinerstoledo.com or ticketmaster.com. O Uncle Kracker: 8 p.m. Sept. 14, $20. O Here Come the Mummies: 8 p.m. Sept. 21, $22.
JJ’s Pub 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. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. Sept. 18.
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. O Quartet San Francisco: 8 p.m. Sept. 13. O Ellen Rowe Trio: 2 p.m. Sept. 16. O Kimiko Ishizaka: 4 p.m. Sept. 16.
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Live music rings out over the slots and croupiers on the weekends in the Int Ice lounge. 1777 Third St., Detroit. (877) 888-2121 or www.mgmgranddetroit.com. O Charles & Gwen Scales: 9 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21. O ANI: 9 p.m. Sept. 15.
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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. O Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shotz. O Howard Glazer Band, Emannuel Young: 8 p.m. Fridays, Asteria. O DJ RC: 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, Shotz. O DJ Lee J: 9 p.m. Sundays, Shotz. O DJ Sandman: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Eclipz. O Kiahyo: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Shotz. O That Band: 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Asteria. O DJ Zig Zag: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Eclipz. O Christina Chriss: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Shotz.
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. O Open mic: 9 p.m. Wednesdays. O Transmission (Goth night): 10 p.m. Fridays, $8. O Kenny Tudrick: 9 p.m. Sept. 13, free. O Fishbone, Downtown Brown, Gold, the Grubs: 9 p.m. Sept. 14, $12-$15. O Crazy Daizies, Constoga Trace: 9 p.m. Sept. 15. O Lee Bains & the Glory Fire, the High Gears: 9 p.m. Sept. 16, free. O The Sights: 9 p.m. Sept. 20, $6-$10. O Blowfly, the Fight Within: 9 p.m. Sept. 21, $8-$10.
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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. The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances. O Marsha Ambrosius: 8 p.m. Sept. 13, $33-$45. O Killer Flamingos: 7 p.m. Sept. 12.
The newly opened Hollywood Casino Toledo offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. O Skoobie Snaks, DJ Rob Sample: 8 p.m. Sept. 13. O 56 Daze, DJ Rob Sample: 8 p.m. Sept. 14.
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Loma-Linda’s
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Specializing in Mexican Food since 1955
419-865-5455
10400 Airport Hwy.(1.2 Mi. East of the Aiport) Lunch & Dinner, 11 a.m. to Midnight Closed Sundays & Holidays
BARRON’S CAFE
Everything Mexican From Tacos to Enchiladas to Delicious Burritos
419-825-3474
13625 Airport Hwy., Swanton (across from Valleywood Country Club) Mon. - Thurs. 11-11 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 11-12 a.m. Closed Sundays and Holidays
Motor City Casino/Hotel (cont.) O Hidden Agenda: 7 p.m. Sept. 13. O 2XL: 5:15 p.m. Sept. 14. O Serieux: 10 p.m. Sept. 14. O Simone Vitale: 5:15 p.m. Sept. 15. O Dal Bouey : 10 p.m. Sept. 15. O The Rhythm Kings: 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16. O Intrigue: 7 p.m. Sept. 17. O Akasha: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Sept. 19-20, 10 p.m. Sept. 21, 5:15 p.m. Sept. 22.
O George Brothers: 5:15 p.m. Sept. 21.
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ARTURO’S
FRITZ & ALFREDO’S Original Recipes from Both Mexico and Germany
419-729-9775
3025 N. Summit Street (near Point Place) Mon. - Thurs. 11-10 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 11-11 p.m., Sun. 3-9 p.m. Closed Holidays
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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. O DJ Nate Mattimoe: 10 p.m. Saturdays.
One2 Lounge at Treo Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O Lateef Ensemble: Sept. 14. O Microphonics: Sept. 15. O Skip Turner Band: Sept. 21.
Ottawa Tavern Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O Trevor Wilson and Vocal Ensemble: 10 p.m. Sept. 14. O The Soil & the Sun, Jack & the Bear, Kellen & Me: 10 p.m. Sept. 15. O Dinosaur Feathers, the Devil Whale, Shark? Troubadour Dali: Sept. 21.
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. O Don Coats: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. O Tom Drummonds: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 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. O Jack Wright Trio, Evan Lipson, Ben Bennett: 9 p.m. Sept. 13.
Shawn’s Irish Tavern Founded in 1968, this Celtic-style bar and eatery offers entertainment at its three locations. 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., (419) 381-1281; 105 S. Third St., Waterville, (419) 441-1081; and 7436 W. Bancroft St., Sylvania, (419) 724-7981. www.shawns irishtavern.com. O Johnny Rodriguez: 9 p.m. Sept. 12, Heatherdowns; Sept. 20, Waterville; Sept. 14 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 21, Toledo.
Swig Anyone curious about this charcuterie can check out the menu while also sampling some music Tuesdays through Saturdays. 219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-6224 or www.swigrestaurantandbar.com. O Chris Knopp, Monte Tucker: Sept. 13. O Rance, Kristie Marie: Sept. 14. O Pete “Big Dog” Fetters: Sept. 15. O Paul Fritsch, the Eight-Fifteens: Sept. 20. O Jack Schlib, Andrew & Lucky: Sept. 21.
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Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Toledo, Ohio
Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Jazz Band Orlando, Florida
The Sunset Stomp Jazz Band Indianapolis, Indiana
Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band Cincinnati, Ohio
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Natural Blondes and Sweethearts? Those are the martinis; you’ll have to decide about the musicians. 3145 Hollister Lane, Perrysburg. (419) 874-4555 or tresbellelounge.com. O Jason Hudson Trio: 8 p.m. Sept. 12.
The Art Tatum Heritage Jazz Society will provide smooth, cool “Twilight Jazz” along the river, appetizers included. 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Grand Plaza Hotel’s Aqua Lounge, 444 N. Summit St. $15. (419) 241-141 or www. arttatumsociety.com. O Jason Quick & Co,: Sept. 12. O Swingmania: Sept. 19.
Uptown Night Club Rewired presents Goth Night at 9 p.m. Wednesdays and ’80s/’90s dance music on Mondays. 160 N. Main St., Bowling Green. No cover. (419) 352-9310 or uptowndowntownbg.com.
The Village Idiot Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. O Old West End Records: 8 p.m. Wednesdays. O Bob Rex Trio: 6 p.m. Sundays. O Frankie May and friends: 10 p.m. Mondays. O S*** Dang Monster Trucks, Peter the Russian: 9 p.m. Sept. 13, $4.
Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant This Point Place eatery hosts weekly entertainment on its patio with a river view. 3 p.m., 6339 Edgewater Dr. (734) 723-7411 or www.webbersrestaurant. samsbiz.com. O Elixer: Sept. 16.
Ye Olde Durty Bird It’s back! And more entertaining than ever, with musicians most Wednesdays through Saturdays. 2 S. St. Clair. (419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com. O Jeff Stewart: 9 p.m. Sept. 12. O Nicole and Mick: 9 p.m. Sept. 13. O Athens Wheeler: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 14. O SeeAlice: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15. O Ben Barefoot: 9 p.m. Sept. 19 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 21. O Ronn Daniels: 9 p.m. Sept. 20.
Summer’s End Plaza Party The Valentine Theatre is bidding adieu to sunnier times with beer and wine, food … and music from Booyah!, the Eight-Fifteens and DJ Nate Mattimoe. 5-11 p.m. Sept. 14, 400 N. Superior St. $5. (419) 242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.
Music Fest 2012 UT prepares for its home football season in a melodic way, hosting musical acts of many varieties. 3 p.m.-midnight Sept. 14, Centennial Mall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. (419) 5305874 or www.utoledo.edu/musicfest. O Dumb Easies, 3 p.m.; Hot Sauce, 4:15 p.m.; KJON, 5:45 p.m.; Alexander Zonjic/Jeff Lorber, 7:15 p.m.; Tyler Hilton, 8:30 p.m.; Gloriana, 9:15 p.m.; Bowling for Soup, 10:45 p.m..
Grugelfest The Ralph Grugel Memorial Jazz Festival will feature performances by the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band, Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Jazz Band, the Sunset Stomp Jazz Band, the Easy Street Jazz Band, Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band and Bob Milne. Sept. 14-16, Park Inn Radisson, 101 N. Summit St. (419) 321-5007 or grugelfest.com
Jefferson Starship With a history that’s spanned from the Summer of Love to the present, this band has a huge repertoire to draw upon. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St. Tickets for the dinner/gala, which starts at 6 p.m., $150; show only, $35-$45. (419) 242-2787 or www.valentinetheatre.com.
Swingmania
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With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the performers provide music for all occasions. (419) 7080265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. O Big Band All Stars: Dancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265. O Fall Fiesta, 7-11 p.m. Sept. 14, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-8851 or www. stranahantheater.com.
The track hosts concerts before the evening’s harness races. 5 p.m. Saturdays, Raceway Park, 5700 Telegraph Rd. (419) 476-7751 or www.racewayparktoledo.com. O Distant Cousinz: Sept. 15.
Doo Wop Legends Tour Shirelles lead singer Shirley Austin Reeves, the Crests, the Shades of Blue, Deke & the Blazers and Leisa Parham will perform hits such as “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “16 Candles” and “Oh How Happy.” 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. $25. (419) 897-8902,
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Rock the Docks Velvet Jones will headline this 21-and-older waterfront party, which also will feature vendors, food and adult beverages. 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Hood Park, Louisiana and Front St., downtown Perrysburg. $5. (419) 872-6246 or www.downtownperrysburg.com.
Glen Hansard and Iron & Wine Facial hair alert! One of the Academy Award-winning stars of “Once” and half of the Swell Season, Hansard will be joined in his tour supporting his solo work by the ethereal and eclectic hipster fave Iron & Wine. 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $35-$40. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.
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All Rachmaninoff The Toledo Symphony opens its season with a program of the composer’s Symphony No. 3 and Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring pianist Martina Filjak. 8 p.m. Sept. 21-22, Peristyle Theater, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. $22-$52. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com. O
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Gordon Lightfoot Canada’s troubador will perform tunes from his repertoire, perhaps including “Sundown” or “If You Could Read My Mind” and probably a little ditty about a shipwreck. 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $39-$59. (419) 381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com.
Texas Tenors If you prefer your three-part harmony in the tenor range and wearing a Stetson, this group could be for you. 3 p.m. Sept. 19, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $25-$40. (419) 381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com
The Art of Prevention Jason Quick will perform at this fundraiser for Planned Parenthood that features creative condom usage. 6 p.m. Sept. 19, 220 North Gallery, 18 N. Clair St. $45. (419) 255-1115, (419) 241-2400, artofprevention.com or www.20northgallery.net.
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Toledo School for the Arts season to feature 82 shows From Staff Reports The Toledo School for the Arts’ (TSA) 2012-13 season will feature 82 shows, an all-time high for the institute. “It’ll be a busy season. We’ll have usually something every couple weeks, but sometimes it’s a lot more frequent than that,” said David Saygers, TSA’s artistic director. The season, which opened Sept. 7, will have about 15 more performances than usual, he estimated. Highlights include the upcoming “Songs for Our Sister,” a tribute to vocalist Mary Ann Russo. In addition to students, the event will feature Ramona Collins, Lisa Young, Joel Zmuda, Kim Buehler, Lori LeFevre, Trez Gregory, Kelly Broadway, Sixth Edition and the Toledo Jazz Orchestra. The concert is 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Valentine Theatre. Tickets are $22-$32 and available at valentinetheatre.com. The students will also perform the musical “Legally Blonde,” based on the Reese Witherspoon movie, at 7 p.m. Nov. 1-3 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Highlights for the second half of the year include a depiction of comic books coming to life set for January at Owens and “Exhibit Yellow,” a modern dance performance in March at the Valentine. A renaissance-themed dinner with music is also planned for December. TSA is a charter school in Downtown for sixth through 12th graders. It serves more than 500 students in 23 districts, according to a news release. Tickets will be for sale closer to event dates
and regularly sell out, Saygers said. For more information, visit www.ts4arts.org. O Classes on a type of Japanese braiding, windchime making and wood carving will be offered at Whitehouse Village Hall this fall. Judy Miller will teach Kumihimo, a type of ancient Japanese braiding, at 6 p.m. Sept. 24, according to a news release. Registration is $20 and students can take home a loom, bobbins, thread and instructions to make a key-chain and additional pieces. Phyllis Fleischman will demonstrate wind chime making, using copper tubing, old silverware and beads, at 6 p.m. Oct. 22. Cost is $33 and supplies are provided. This class was offered in July and registration filled up fast, according to the release. Jean McDonald will offer beginning wood carving and show how to carve a holiday ornament from basswood at 6 p.m. Nov. 26. The class is also suitable for more advanced students. Wood-carving safety and tool sharpening will be demonstrated. Registration is $28. Call (419) 877-5383 or visit www.white houseoh.gov to register. Whitehouse Village Hall is located at 6925 Providence St. O
Grand Plaza Hotel’s Aqua Lounge, said Executive Director Kay Elliott. “We started it this summer because it was so hot outside and people were complaining about not wanting to sit outside,” she said. “And we thought ‘We have a cool place.’ ” The event includes live jazz, valet parking, a cash bar and a buffet. “They just have the best food. They have everything from mini egg rolls to quesadillas to fruit,” Elliott said. “Everyone who comes raves about the food.” The $15 cover charge covers “the cost of talent,” Elliott said. The event has had a great turnout so far, she added. “The place is so cool; people just come here and go, ‘Ah! This was here all along?’” she said. “It’s a great place to be on Wednesdays.” Jason Quick & Co. will play Sept. 12. The Sept. 19 show will feature Jeff McDonald’s Swingmania and Hepcat Revival will play Sept. 26. All shows are 5-7 p.m. The Grand Plaza Hotel is at 444 N. Summit St., Toledo. Jazz Society memberships and renewals will be available on-site. Admission for members is $10. O
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If you are staying close to home the next few months, you might want to enjoy seeing the world without the high cost and hassles of air travel. The Reel Art International and Art Film
Series at the Way Library in Perrysburg has become quite popular and will begin on Sept. 28 with the French film “Queen to Play.” All movies are on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and feature free refreshments. On Oct. 26 the Israeli film “My Father My Lord” will be shown On Nov. 16 is the Harrison Ford movie “Regarding Henry.” The fall season ends on Dec. 14 with the Algerian French-language film, “Of Gods and Men.” Also at the Perrysburg Library this fall, Toledo Free Press travel writer Judy Pfaffenberger will continue her travel series. On Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. she will present the video travelogue “Everybody Loves Italy.” The video with live narration is about 45 minutes in length followed by an optional Q-and-A informational session emphasizing independent travel. Topics such as money, insurance, car rental and booking air and lodging will be covered. On Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. the emphasis will be on group travel with the showing of the program “Vibrant Vietnam.” Some topics for this presentation will include choosing the right tour and visas. This series will conclude Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. with an introduction to the season and river cruising with the program “Holiday on the Danube.” Free refreshments will also be available for these programs. n STAR BRIEFS CONTINUES ON 19
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presented by the Toledo Mustangs, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at Brondes Ford, 5545 Secor Road. Admission is free, but a $10 donation is requested. The event will feature local and national vendors, 50-50 raffles, a live DJ, food, raffle at 2 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 3 p.m. For more information, call (419) 473-1411. The fifth annual bowling fundraiser and silent auction, sponsored by the University of Toledo Electrical Shop, is set for noon Sept. 29 at Interstate Lanes, 819 Lime City Road, in Rossford. Admission is $12 per person. Ohio State Rep. Teresa Fedor will be throwing out the first ball. For more information or to register, call (419) 764-9302 or (419) 343-6988. For more information, visit yelltell.org. O
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Masterworks Chorale, a mixed-voice ensemble of Toledo area singers, will present three concerts for its 2012-13 season, “Voyage: One World, Many Voices.” This year’s Christmas concert, “Lessons and Carols,” will be 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 2
at Epworth United Methodist Church, 3077 Valley View Drive, Toledo. Inspired by a nearly 100-year tradition of the Men and Boys Choir of King’s College in Cambridge, England, the performances will celebrate the Christmas story in song, poetry and Scripture, according to a news release. Tim Cloeter, assistant professor of choral activities at Bowling Green State University, will guest conduct. At 8 p.m. March 16, the group will present “All Things French, German and Italian” at St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4718 Brittany Road, Toledo. The performance will feature “madrigals, part songs, motets and sacred and secular gems” from composers such as Mozart, Bach and Brahms. At 8 p.m. June 1, the group will present “Collage VI,” featuring American folk songs, musical theater, bluegrass, jazz and songs from Hollywood’s Golden Age, at The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., in Toledo. Tickets for “Lessons and Carols” and “All Things French, German and Italian” are $25 for reserved seats, $20 for general and $12 for students. Tickets for “Collage VI” are $35 for box seats, $30 for “A” level, $25 for “B” level, $20 for “C” level and $12 for students. To order tickets, visit www.valentinetheatre. com or call (419) 242-2787. The group will also offer its free re-creation of Handel’s “Messiah” at Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St., in Sylvania at 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Audience members can sing with the Chorale in an unrehearsed reading of the masterpiece or just listen. Singers are asked to bring a score and a canned food donation for the Olivet Lutheran Church Food Pantry. Scores will be available at the door for a small fee. O
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arner Bros. has officially announced the release (straight to video) of “A Christmas Story 2” on Oct. 30. A trailer for “Story 2” was released online on Sept. 5, and was immediately condemned by most everyone on the Internet as a very bad idea, very badly executed. How can one trailer, which runs a mere one JEFF minute and 55 seconds, generate such bad buzz? Let’s hit play and find out … 0:00 — The trailer opens with plenty of shots from the original, referencing many of its most beloved moments. A snarky narrator, who sounds like he’s hyping a new Farrelly Brothers comedy instead of a holiday classic, pipes up: “It’s the most beloved Christmas story of all time. And this holiday season, Ralphie is back!” 0:09 — Our first sight of the new Ralphie (now played by Braeden Lemasters of “Six Feet Under”) in a reindeer costume, clearly a callback to the original’s bunny suit, only less endearing. Narrator: “Now, he’s a bigger kid, with an even bigger wish!” Get your mind out of the gutter — this time, Ralphie wants a car. Yep, he’s aged enough to be able to drive, but not enough to use exclamations other than “Holy geez!” 0:21 — A shot of the logo, with the curious apparent subtitle “The Official Sequel!” 0:23 — Narrator: “The timeless tradition continues with all your favorite characters! Randy!” Ralphie’s little brother, who, oddly, seems to have aged only about one to two years in the time Ralphie has grown five to six. 0:27 — Narrator: “Ralphie’s best pals, Flick and Schwartz!” Who are immediately shown dressed as elves hitting each other with candy canes, complete with cartoonish sound effects, while Santa gleefully watches from behind. 0:31 — “Mom!” Played by Stacey Davis of “Ghost World” and “Desperate Housewives,” she is shown wrapping Randy in a scarf in another gag that is lifted lock, stock and two smoking barrels from the original. 0:39 — “And the Old Man!” Played by Daniel Stern of “The Wonder Years” and “Home Alone” fame, who immediately shows how badly miscast he is by saying the classic “It’s a clinker!” line in a horribly overdramatic way, like he’s playing the Old Man in an SNL sketch. 0:45 — “In an all-new heartwarming movie!” The trailer immediately displays how heartwarming it is by showing Ralphie getting behind the wheel of a display car and having it roll away and nearly cause a traffic accident. Heartwarming! 0:55 — “To brighten your holiday!” Followed
by a power outage. After he composed that beat, I hope the guy who made this trailer sighed to himself, pondering what he had done in his life that led him to this fate. 0:58 — “This Holiday Season …” Kid on Santa’s lap: “Can I get a Slinky?” Santa: “A Slinky? You waited two hours in line to ask for a bed spring?” So Santa has progressed to directly insulting the kids now, and can’t even come up with original zingers. 1:05 — “The fun is just beginning!” Now the trailer shows the teens getting jobs at a local department store and doing all sorts of “funny” pratfalls and slapstick. One (Flick, maybe) is shown wiping something off a woman’s chest until her other half, a Navy man, comes up from behind. Flick runs away in fast-motion. Heartwarming! 1:20 — “And family is a gift!” Mom is shown telling Randy how lucky he is to go fishing with Dad. “Ralphie didn’t get to go with him until he
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