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Maryjo Gavin runs lines during her long commute to work. “I’ve never done anything so demanding,” Gavin said of her role in the two-member cast of “Collected Stories,” a production from The Village Players Theatre. The play, written by Donald Margulies, depicts Ruth Steiner (Gavin), a college professor and writer, and her relationship with her protégée Lisa Morrison (played by Laura Crawford). The show will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 2-17 at The Village Players Theatre, 2740 Upton Ave., in Toledo. There will be a matinee at 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Gavin did theater work in high school and college, but returned to the stage in 2010 after being inspired by a drama performance given by her son. This is her third play, but the first with a cast of only two. “[The play] is a platonic love story between two women,” director Richard Furlong said. “You don’t always see that angle in a play.” The play takes place over the course of six years, following Morrison as she writes a novel based on Steiner’s affair with poet Delmore Schwartz. It’s a good play in terms of relationships, Gavin said, that end up seen as a betrayal. “I can’t say it’s not intimidating,” said Crawford, who has been acting for the majority of her life. She said she loves the idea of a two-woman play and the relationship it explore, but this role demands the most consistent stage time of any play she’s ever done. The play explores whether a person’s life events can be used for another’s creative purposes, a timely theme with “all of the things the Internet comes with,” Furlong said. “What constitutes ownership anymore?” Furlong asked. The storyline grabbed Furlong’s attention and he quickly fell for the women he cast. “I think people are going to be blown away by the dynamics of the two actresses,” Furlong said. “[The play is] funny and it’s incredibly dramatic. It’s a satisfying experience for the audience.” Furlong has received goosebumps during rehearsals. He said his favorite thing about the play is that it’s “beautifully written.” “Some of the dialogue will knock you out,” Furlong said. “I don’t think you expect to go
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on the journey that this play takes you on. It’s a heartbreaker.” Gavin said she enjoys playing a role opposite her actual personality. “I get to do a lot of yelling,” she said. “I’m a difficult character. I think it’s fun for me to express the dark side.” In real life, Gavin is a psychologist with an outpatient rehabilitation program where she does a lot of teaching, which she said prepared her for the role. Gavin had auditioned for a role in “Time Stands Still,” the play The Village Players Theatre was originally set to perform. The play was changed after some difficulties
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“Comics deal with two fundamental communicating devices: words and images.” — Will Eisner
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It’s a funny world. Audiences happily buy tickets to see “Marvel’s The Avengers” and “The Dark Knight Rises” and later shell out even more dough for the DVDs and Blu-rays and related video games. They thrill to the news of a “S.H.I.E.L.D.” TV series, a Wonder Woman film, and sequels to “Thor,” “Captain America” and even “Ant-Man.” License holders rake in profits in the billions of dollars worldwide — while at the same time the source material, the lowly comic book, continues on its downward spiral into obscurity and obsolescence. Think about that. The three Christopher NolanChristian Bale Batman films have garnered billions of dollars in worldwide ticket sales, yet an issue of the Dark Knight’s signature title, Batman, sells a tiny fraction of those numbers. According to www.comichron.com, a website that tracks comic book sales, 2011’s Batman No. 1, a relaunch of the classic series, sold 218,000 copies, then dropped to 133,800 by issue No. 4. The dichotomy between the films and their “parent” is staggering, especially when one considers that without the latter, the former couldn’t exist. The reasons behind this are many and varied and much of it has to do with society’s everevolving use of technology. Industry veteran and longtime writer/editor Mark Waid, who has written for Superman, Justice League, Spider-Man, Archie and many more, said that very same emerging technology may be the comic book’s savior. “In the past, I’ve not found [the gap between the films and the books] unusual in the least because so few of the people who actually see these films have had easy access to one of the 1,800 or so places in the U.S. that comics are sold,” he said. “But with the digital revolution so firmly under way and digital comics sales doubling every few months, I have higher hopes for the future for audiences to visit the world of comics when all they have to do is open their Web browser or their mobile device.” n COMICS CONTINUES ON 5
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n COMICS CONTINUED FROM 4 Ethan Van Sciver, one of the most popular modern comic book artists (Green Lantern, Superman/Batman, New X-Men and The Flash: Rebirth), said the superhero concept itself is a potential problem for comic books. He noted the “chastisement” the industry gave itself in the 1990s for producing almost nothing but books featuring costumed crimebusters. After that, a movement to make comics more diverse seemed to say that “your Average Joe just didn’t like super-heroes,” though that may have been proven false by the success in recent years of superhero films. “As it turns out, the evidence shows that almost everyone loves superheroes,” Van Sciver said. “They just lack the gene that lets them connect with them through panel-by-panel visual storytelling. It takes a special kind of person to understand the language of comic books, and to immerse themselves into that world. “I don’t think the time will come when the success of the movies will lead to a real boost in comic sales long-term, but what I do believe is that the movies will be the new catalyst for the next generation of comic book readers. I found comic books because the Christopher Reeve ‘Superman’ films had a big impression on me as a child, and I already loved to draw and to read. Comic book fans will always be a small minority, a fraction of the public at large. But they will always be there.” The history of translating film success to comic book sales has been a roller coaster since Batman enjoyed a boost from his infamous 1966-68 TV series. n COMICS CONTINUES ON 6
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6 n OCT. 31, 2012 / TOLEDOFREEPRESS.COM n COMICS CONTINUED FROM 5 From 1965 to 1966, Batman sales nearly doubled, from 454,000 to 899,000. But by the end of the decade, his wings were once again clipped to a measly 355,000. Conversely, a decade later the Man of Steel saw little surge in his sales power after “Superman: The Movie” hit theaters. He was selling just 235,000 copies on average in 1977 – by 1979 Superman had creeped up to 246,000. Today, the Avengers comic sells around 67,000 units, despite its spinoff film becoming the thirdhighest grossing movie in history. Again, why the disparity? Though comics still carry the stigma of being “kiddie” fare, in truth they haven’t really been for kids since the late 1960s and early 1970s. The average person on the street might be surprised by the barriers that have been struck down in the past four decades, allowing for themes, situations and language that would have been swiftly censored in the golden age of the 1940s and ’50s. Back then, a comic book was aimed at children and sold on the average of a million copies each issue — and had little competition for its entertainment value. Today, why bother with unmoving, static images on paper when you can see a film, watch a TV show or play the latest video game? Toledo’s comic shop owners and managers tend to agree with the industry creators. Ed Katschke of Monarch Cards & Comics calls the medium a “niche market designed to appeal to a smaller demographic group,” not to a mass audience. “Their true value lies in the strength of their core concepts,” he said. “Once these concepts have been shown to be appealing to their niche market, it is easy for creators in other mediums
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to see how they can be expanded to a larger audience. And while all of these different mediums often have elements in common, they are also different enough that their presentation brings out different strengths in assorted concepts. A comic book is not a movie which is not a TV show, but a strong idea like Superman can be adapted to work well in any of these mediums. “Serialized fiction can be a hard sell for regular book vendors and it is even more difficult in regards to the monthly publishing schedule of most comics,” Katschke said. “Comics will always remain a niche market, albeit one that will always exist if for no other reason than to continue feeding other mediums with entertaining characters and concepts.” “I find it sad that those films make that kind of money and the comics industry sees so little reward,” said Jim Collins, owner of JC’s Comic Stop. “There’s nothing to drive them to want to read the comics. Warner/DC tried with “Green Lantern” by inserting a plug for its books, but it was at the very end of the film. It was throwing us [comic retailers] a bone, so they could say ‘we tried.’ I have seen crossover sales from “The Walking Dead,” but I believe it’s because they push its graphic novel source. I’m glad for the sales, but it really ticks me off saying ‘graphic novel,’ because it came from a comic book. It’s like they’re afraid to use that name.” The current comic industry’s output has perhaps never been more diverse but the strange lack of true advertising to a potentially wider audience only lends even more shame to the story of its growing impotence. It’s a well that filmmakers continue to plumb for ideas, though little of their success bounces back to the source. O
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Veterans Matter ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill says fun is what keeps ZZ Top motoring.
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In an interview with Toledo Free Press Star, Dusty Hill, the bassist and co-vocalist for ZZ Top, didn’t bring up the fame or fortune associated with being a rock star. Instead, he wanted to talk about a cause close to him: Veterans Matter. The Toledo-based nonprofit provides rent deposits for veterans who are screened and aided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs Supported Housing program (HUD-VASH). Many unhoused veterans don’t have the means to pay the deposit or first month’s rent upon moving into new homes, something required for HUD-VASH housing programs. “As a citizen of the United States, I just think that it’s a shame that men and women in the service are having a hard time getting housing when there’s definitely something that we can do about it,” Hill said. He recently made a video to support Veterans Matter’s “60,000 Soldiers Housed” campaign. “They told me the best thing I could do is to use my face a little bit or whatever, so I’m more than happy to do that,” he said. Along with bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard, Hill has been rocking out (and rocking a long beard) for quite some time. ZZ Top has sold 25 million discs since 1970, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. n ZZ TOP CONTINUES ON 9
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“I Gotsta Get Paid” is based on the rap song “25 Lighters” by DJ DMD with Lil’ Keke and Fat Pat. “The original form, if you heard it, you wouldn’t think ZZ Top would get a hold of that, but there was something about it,” Hill said. “We made it our own.” Rick Rubin, a record producer who has worked with everyone from Johnny Cash to Sheryl Crow, lent his talents to the album too, Hill said. However, Hill noted that the album does not signify a career revival. “I don’t like this resuscitate-career-type talk. There’s nothing wrong with our career because we’ve always worked,” he said. Hill also said he may bring a program similar to Veterans Matter to Houston. “I’ll talk to the people [while in Toledo] and try to get something going on where I live. You do what you can,” he said simply. Veterans Matter started in February after a conversation between Ken Leslie, founder of homeless advocacy group 1Matters, and Shawn Dowling, the coordinator of Healthcare for Homeless Veterans of the Ann Arbor VA Health System. They were discussing what was missing from housing programs: rent deposits. Leslie approached ProMedica for support and was granted $26,250 from the health care system’s Advocacy Fund. Just 11 days after the project’s conception, a couple was able to move out of a shelter and into a home. Hill said he appreciates the program’s straightforward approach. “Money’s taken, money’s given and money’s paid and people are housed,” he said. “If I were in their place and I were coming home, it would be
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Increased endurance and alertness, reduced stress, relief from headaches or jet lag and quicker recovery from workouts are among the potential benefits of an oxygen session at O2 Experience. The oxygen lounge — Toledo’s first — opened Sept. 19, at 5201 Monroe St., behind Bed, Bath & Beyond. “There’s just so many opportunities because of the restorative benefits of oxygen itself,” said manager Jordan Buckley. “Oxygen is what carries away toxins in our blood and obviously we need it to live. It just has so many good things about it.” After a session, customers feel both relaxed and invigorated, Buckley said. “It’s a strange combination of both,” he said. “When I tell people they’ll feel relaxed and they’ll have more energy, people are like, ‘Well aren’t those the opposite?’ I really don’t think so. It’s a relaxing energy. You feel like you’re relaxed, but you also feel like you can go do something awesome, like climb a mountain.” Oxygen bars and lounges are popular in many cities, especially on the coasts, in the South and in other countries, Buckley said. “We thought, ‘OK, Toledo doesn’t have one,
but we’re kind of a bigger city. People like to enjoy themselves and want to have a good time, but they don’t always want to leave town to do so,’” Buckley said. “We thought we’d bring a taste of something different here so people could enjoy it without having to travel.” O2 Experience offers 10-minute sessions for $10 and 20-minute sessions for $15. Customers can also add a scent for $1. Aromas will change periodically, but current options are ocean mist, strawberry and plumeria. The oxygen passes through water to hydrate it and is delivered directly into the nostrils through disposable nasal cannulas, tubes that wrap behind your ears and stick into your nose. “Oxygen is a dry gas so you want to keep it hydrated so it doesn’t dry your nose out,” Buckley said. The purity of the oxygen is about 95 percent, Buckley said. “Right now we’re breathing 21 percent, so it’s a lot more than normal,” Buckley said. “Even people who are on supplemental oxygen, who carry around an oxygen tank, those are only about 40 percent.” Air quality has decreased during the past 100 years due to pollution, said Buckley, who is originally from Boston and has lived in Toledo for 10 years. n OXYGEN CONTINUES ON 11
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“We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us.” — Grant Morrison n OXYGEN CONTINUED FROM 10 “On top of that you have our stressful lifestyles, so it’s no wonder people feel like they can’t breathe,” Buckley said. “Not to be corny, but it’s a breath of fresh air to come in and actually sit down and feel like you can escape. That’s the way we tried to set it up, where it looks and feels like a place you can come in and wind down. We want people to feel like they are at home.” O2 Experience features lounge seating with back massagers, a center sculpture water fountain and low ambient lighting, all of which help make the atmosphere one of comfort and relaxation, said 21-year-old Jenna Spaulding of Toledo. Spaulding, who visited O2 Experience with her sister shortly after it opened, has since gone back a few times a week. “I had no idea what to expect, but I really liked it,” Spaulding said. “We sat there on our phones for a while searching what it was and looking at all the benefits. Afterward, I was just really happy and giddy. It helps you feel better, calms you down when you’re upset. Pretty much every bad situation I’ve been in, it’s helped. The ambiance is perfect. They couldn’t have gotten it better.” Spaulding, a smoker, also said the oxygen helps her feel better for a few hours and has helped her cut back on smoking. “It’s nice. It’s definitely very different. It’s something that needs to catch on,” Spaulding said. “The nose tubes seem weird at first. It’s something no one’s used to, but if they give it a chance, they’ll see it’s really cool.”
Buckley said the response has been largely positive so far. “Not everyone knows where we are yet, but everybody that’s come in has had a positive response,” Buckley said. “Everyone’s like, ‘Wow.’ They are all happy, saying ‘I like this’ or ‘That was cool’ or “I’m going to bring people back,’ so everyone’s been really positive about it.” O2 Experience offers six oxygen machines, but there are extra couches and lounge chairs so larger groups can relax while waiting for a session, Buckley said. Hours are 3:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and closed Monday and Tuesday. Sessions are walk-in only. Contact Buckley to make arrangements for private events and parties. Buckley can also take the machines to outside parties. O2 Experience was at the Clazel Theatre in Bowling Green Oct. 25 for Konkrete Jungle, a monthly bass culture and electronic dance music event, where Buckley offered three-minute sessions for $3. Buckley said he hopes more Toledoans learn about O2 Experience and decide to try it. “It’s pretty cool, something new to try. It doesn’t hurt to try new things. This area has a lot to offer. You just have to look around and get out there and if you don’t, you’ll miss it,” Buckley said. “We had a group of bachelorettes come in before going to the bars. Just something different I guess. The opportunities are really endless.” For more information, visit the web site www.o2toledo.com. O
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Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.
The Ark
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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 Milk Carton Kids, Leslie Stevens: 8 p.m. Nov. 1, $15. O The Ryan Montbleau Band, Erin McKeown: 8 p.m. Nov. 2, $16. O Dick Siegel, the Brandos: 8 p.m. Nov. 3, $18. O Graham Colton, Jay Nash: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, $15. O Shawn Mullins, Callaghan: 8 p.m. Nov. 5, $20. O Alan Reid, Rob Van Sante: 8 p.m. Nov. 6, $17.50. O Bettye LaVette: 8 p.m. Nov. 7, $15.
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 Popbillies: Nov. 2. O The Curve: Nov. 3. O Lori Johnson, Chris Buzzelli, Paul Keller: 3:45 p.m. Nov. 6.
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 Space Trash, Professor, Don’t Get Bored: 8-11 p.m. Nov. 1. O Public, the Bricks: 8-11 p.m. Nov. 2. O Peter J. Hochstedler, Mim Stoner: 8-11 p.m. Nov. 3. O Electrician, Henry Gray and the Dead Folk, Luckey Haskins, Jesus Time Machine: 8-11 p.m. Nov. 7, $5.
BGSU concerts
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/arts. O Halloween special: 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Bryan Recital Hall. O Jazz Guitar Ensembles: 8 p.m. Nov. 1, Bryan Recital Hall. O Strike Up the Band: Young People’s Concert. 11 a.m. Nov. 3, Bryan Recital Hall, $4. O Jazz Lab Band 1, Karrin Allyson: 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Kobacker Hall.
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B.Gump’s 101 Restaurant and Lounge
Steak and seafood, chops and chicken are on the menu, along with tons of entertainment. 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-2199. O Distant Cousinz, Scott Fish: Nov. 1. O Dr. Z and the Survivors: Nov. 2. O Jaime Mills: Nov. 3. O Justin Moyar: Nov. 4.
The Blarney Irish Pub
Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. O Rick Whited: Nov. 1. O Last Born Sons: Nov. 2. O Jeff Stewart: Nov. 8. O Stephen Woolley & Suburban Soul: Nov. 9.
Blind Pig
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 Suicide by Cop, Lord Centipede, Scissor Now, Snafu, ProBill Hardware: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31. O Milo Greene, Matt Jones: 9 p.m. Nov. 1. O Ann Arbor Soul Club, Brad Hales, Breck T: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2. O Misty Lyn, Ben Daniels Band, Abigail Stauffer: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3. O Daniel Johnston, Seth Bernard: 8 p.m. Nov. 4. O Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, the Miggs: 8 p.m. Nov. 6. O Matthew Dear, Light Asylum, Charles Trees: 9 p.m. Nov. 7.
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. O Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays. O Virgo: Tuesdays. O Knopp Band: Oct. 31. O Crucial 420: Nov. 2. O Noisy Neighbors: Nov. 3.
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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 Vince Gill: 9 p.m. Nov. 3, $35.
Braxton Miller: The Buckeyes’ starting sophomore quarterback led the Buckeyes’ offense with 134 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the ground and 143 yards and a touchdown through the air in a 38-23 victory over Penn State. The Buckeyes are now 9-0 and host Illinois this weekend. We congratulate Braxton Miller and the Ohio State Buckeyes for their outstanding performance.
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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 Nu-Tones: Nov. 3.
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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. O BGSU chamber jazz ensembles: 8 p.m. Nov. 6. O Sleigh Bells, Araabmuzik: Nov. 7, $23-$25.
Cock n’ Bull Tavern
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.
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. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 6-7. O Jason Quick: 7 p.m. Nov. 1. O Cynthia Kaay Bennett: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-3.
The Distillery
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.
Duncan’s
938 W. Laskey Rd. (419) 720-4320. O DJ: Wednesdays. O Scotty Rock: Sundays. O The Unwanted: Oct. 31. O Dual Identity: Nov. 2. O Moon Dogs: Nov. 3.
Frankie’s
Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. $5-$15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com. O Handguns: 6 p.m. Nov. 1. O Ryan Started the Fire, Minds Without Purpose, Hour 24, This Is Everything, a Year in the Dark: 4 p.m. Nov. 3. O Blameshift, Dive: 7 p.m. Nov. 4. O Attila, Make Me Famous, Issues, Ice Nine Kills, Adestria, Northern Shores: 6 p.m. Nov. 7.
French Quarter J. Patrick’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. O Bush League: Nov. 2-3.
H Lounge
The newly opened Hollywood Casino offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www.hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. O Candlebox: 9 p.m. Nov. 1. O MAS FiNA, DJ Rob Sample: 9 p.m. Nov. 2. O Persuasion Band, DJ A Dubb: 9 p.m. Nov. 3.
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. Nov. 6.
Evolution
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 Jesse Coleman & Jam Band: 6-8 p.m. Nov. 1.
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Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com.
O 427 Band: 9 p.m. Nov. 2. O Andrew Ellis & the Setting Sons: 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
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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 Ab Baars-Ig Henneman Duo, Fred Van Hove: 7 p.m. Oct. 31. O Jason Kao Hwang’s Edge Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31; with Deanna Relyea, Piotr Michalowski, 7 p.m. Nov. 1.
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Brendan Gibbons: The Wolverine starting placekicker scored all nine of Michigan’s points in a 23-9 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Gibbons made field goals from 52, 24 and 38 yards. The Wolverines are now 6-2 and travel to Minnesota this weekend. We congratulate Brendan Gibbons and the Michigan Wolverines for their outstanding performance.
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Kerrytown Concert House (cont.)
O Ben Allison Band: 8 p.m. Nov. 1. O Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Indo Pak Coalition: 9:30 p.m.
Nov. 1. O James Cornish Group: 7 p.m. Nov. 2. O Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet: 8 p.m. Nov. 2. O Wadada Leo Smith: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 4 p.m. Nov. 3. O Jaribu Shahid and Friends’ Tribute to Faruq Z. Bey: 2 p.m. Nov. 3. O Mary Redhouse, John Lindberg Duo: 7 p.m. Nov. 3. O Marty Ehrlich’s Fables: 10 p.m. Nov. 3.
Manhattan’s
This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Open stage with Jeff Williams: 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays. O Blue Flamingos: 8:45 p.m. Nov. 2. O B Charmers: 8:45 p.m. Nov. 3. O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. Nov. 8. O Joe Baker Band: 8:45 p.m. Nov. 9.
Mickey Finn’s
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 Bad Rabbits, Gold: 9 p.m. Oct. 31, $8-$10. O Frankie Ballard: 7 p.m. Nov. 1, $10-$12. O Such Gold, Mixtapes, Citizen, Raindance, Forever Young, React: 7 p.m. Nov. 2, $10-$12. O Gold, Smudge Candy, DJs Simplicity and Tina G: 4 p.m. Nov. 4.
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. The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances. O George Brothers: 7p.m. Nov. 1. O Simone Vitale: 5:15 p.m. Nov. 2. O Big Will & 360 Band: 10 p.m. Nov. 2. O Jimmy D. Scott: 5:15 p.m. Nov. 3. O Larry Lee & Back in the Day: 10 p.m. Nov. 3. O Lil Stubby & the Disappointments: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 4. O Random Family: 7 p.m. Nov. 5. O 80’s Inc.: 7 p.m. Nov. 6. O The Rhythm Kings: 7 p.m. Nov. 7.
Mutz
This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Mutz at the Oliver House, 27 Broadway. (419)
O DJ Nate Mattimoe: 10 p.m. Saturdays. O Andrew Ellis & the Setting Sons: Nov. 2.
One2 Lounge at Treo
Live music starts at 7:30-11:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O Wilbur: 6 p.m. Thursdays. O Stonehouse: Nov. 2. O What’s Next, Raq the Casbah: Nov. 3.
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.
Rocket Bar
This new bar is making a lot of promises for entertainment, vintage video games and just plain fun. Check it out and see if its holding up its part of the bargain. 135 S. Byrne Road. (419) 536-2582 or www.rocketbartoledo.com. O DJ Manny: Thursdays. O Battle of the Bands: Nov. 2.
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) 7247981. www.shawnsirishtavern.com. O Johnny Rodriguez: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 2
Stella’s
Nouveau cuisine gets a helping of music Thursdays through Saturdays. 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-8360 or www.stellasrestaurantandbar.com. O Acoustic Soul: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 1. O CJ and Company: 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 2. O Gregg Aranda: 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 3.
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 Acoustic Troubadours: Nov. 1. O Don Coats: Nov. 2. O Pete “Big Dog” Fetters: Nov. 3.
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Yeeha’s
Country and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style. 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com. O Noisy Neighbors: 8 p.m. Nov. 2. O The Websters: 9 p.m. Nov. 3.
Ye Olde Durty Bird
A full bar featuring frozen drinks and multiple happy hours (4-7) on weekdays, plus salads, soups and sandwiches, accompany live entertainment four nights a week. 2 S. St. Clair St. (419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com. O Ronn Daniels: 9 p.m. Oct. 31. O Dave Carpenter: 8 p.m. Nov. 1. O Kyle White: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 2. O Stranger Danger: 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3. O The Eight Fifteens: 8 p.m. Nov. 7.
UT concerts
The university’s music students and friends will perform the pieces they’ve been perfecting. (419) 530-2452 or www. utoledo.edu/as/music. O High School Honors Choir concert: 7 p.m. Nov. 3, Doermann Theater, University Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. $3-$5. O Jazz Night: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Crystal’s Lounge, Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 3536 Secor Road. $3$5. (419) 535-7070. O Latin Jazz Ensemble: 8 p.m. Nov. 6, Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive, $3-$5.
Swingmania
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.
ZZ Top
This band has “Legs,” all right, having survived more than three decades in the music business with hits such as
“Sharp Dressed Man” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’.” 8 p.m. Nov. 1, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $48$68. (419) 381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com.
Franciscan Center Cabaret Series
Vocalists Candice Coleman (“American Idol”) and Chris Brown will take “An Evening Stroll.” 8 p.m. Nov. 2, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. $10-$12. (419) 824-3999 or www.franciscancenter.org.
Masters of Motown
This group helps audiences relive the harmonies and choreography made famous by The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and more. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, Mich. $18-$32. (734) 242-7722 or www.riverraisincentre.org.
Club Friday: Dan and Don
Some of the city’s most talented performers entertain museum-goers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Cloister, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.
Patriotic Pops: A Salute to Veterans
The Toledo Symphony will perform with the U.S. Army Soldiers’ Chorus in recognition of Veterans Day. 8-10 p.m. Nov. 3, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $24-$64. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com. O
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Table Forty 4
Upscale dining plus live entertainment is a welcome combination. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. and concludes at 1:30 a.m. 610 Monroe St. (419) 725-0044 or www.tableforty4.com. O Nine Lives: Oct. 31. O Kentucky Chrome: Nov. 2. O The New Fashioned: Nov. 3.
Tequila Sheila’s Downtown
This corner bar-type hangout offers the occasional bit of entertainment. 702 Monroe St. $3. (419) 241-1118. O Listen Entertainment: 9 p.m. Nov. 2. O Tracy Smith: 9 p.m. Nov. 3.
Tres Belle
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: Oct. 31.
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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 Bob Rex Trio: 6 p.m. Sundays. O Frankie May and friends: 10 p.m. Mondays. O S***DangMonsterTrucks: 9 p.m. Nov. 1, $4. O Sean Hayes: 9 p.m. Nov. 7, $5. O Dragon Wagon: 10 p.m. Nov. 8, $5.
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Storyteller Jeff Doyle tends to start his shows by asking the audience, “How many of you people were dragged here tonight?” “Adults don’t necessarily think of storytelling as something they would be interested in,” Doyle said. “I enjoy exposing the people to that.” The Ann Arbor native will appear at the 12th annual Tellabration!, an event sponsored by Toledo’s Frogtown Storytelling Guild. The night will showcase a variety of narratives from nine storytellers. It takes place at the Maumee Indoor Theatre on Conant Street on Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m. “I’m very excited to come to Toledo,” Doyle said. “I’m extremely excited about the opporDOYLE tunity. I have not told in Toledo before so it’s a new place for me.” What began as a hobby Doyle now takes on the road. When his kids (a son and daughter) were young, he would tell stories around campfires. At group campouts with children and fathers, Doyle would learn scary stories to tell all the children. “Pretty soon they were requesting new stories,” Doyle said. “Every time we went camping, I had to come up with three or four new stories.” Doyle eventually became involved with the Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild. “It started as something fun to do,” Doyle said. “Storytelling is a blast. There’s nothing better than being onstage in front of people and capturing their imaginations.” Doyle likes to tell stories to both kids and adults. His favorite story to tell is “The Blue Ape.” It has a twist at the end that children ask to hear repeatedly, she said. Doyle still works as a full-time homebuilder. “Storytellers have other jobs that are usually librarians,” Doyle said. “I’m a little unusual in that sense.” Every year, the Frogtown Storytelling Guild
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sponsors Tellabration! to promote storytelling as an art form. Other guilds across the nation host events around the same weekend. Toledo’s show is one of the largest in terms of attendance, producer Glenda Miller said. “Two of our members were invited to showcase at [a] national storytelling conference this past summer and that’s where we heard how good we were,” Miller said. The guild is made of 12 members from ages 35 to 80. They meet once a month to practice storytelling and receive feedback. “Storytelling is something that anybody can do,” Miller said. “It’s something that everybody can do at their own level, so it’s kind of fun. Especially as we become more hightech, it’s just kind of neat to have the oral tradition that’s been part of civilization. I love the audience response and the connection you can make.” Miller will also perform at the event. She will be doing a personal narrative for the third year. “I tell stories that are funny,” Miller said. “I secretly want to be a comedian but that’s risky. When you’re a comedian, you go out there and they expect you to be funny, but [as] a storyteller there’s no expectation.” Miller said the guild is always open to new members, requiring no formal training. Anyone interested can email her at gmiller@buckeyeaccess.com. Doyle stresses the importance of storytelling. “I was not a reader as a kid,” Doyle said. “I stress that when I talk to teachers. Stories are a great way to take some of your kids that aren’t necessarily strong readers and … get them more interested in reading.” The art form is a growing trend, Miller said. “Storytelling has really caught on nationally,” Miller said. “You’ll hear, especially on NPR, a lot of different programs are using storytelling as part of their format.” Miller said the event is geared for adults. “I think when people think about storytelling, they picture the school librarian reading a book to kids,” Miller said. “The stuff that we do is for an adult audience. A kid would be probably bored.” Tickets for the show cost $10. College and high school students are free with ID. For group discounts, contact Tari Miller at (419) 389-9526. O
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Given its loud, fast, visceral music, React is an appropriate name for the Toledo hardcore band. Love it or hate it, React’s in-your-face sound will likely get your reaction if you see a live show. “It really depends on the crowd,” React guitarist Joey Chester said. “Some people just aren’t as receptive to this kind of music. A lot of people — not a lot of people, but certain people — tend to be turned off by it sometimes.” While some people may be turned off by React’s music, that hasn’t stunted the group’s progress. After officially becoming a band in early 2011, React made noise regionally by performing with the likes of Such Gold, The Plot in You, Cancer Bats and Ringworm, and has also had slots in festivals like Toledo’s Jamboree and Detroit’s Motor City Fest. In addition, React released its second EP in just over a year’s time with “Drown,” which came out in August. “Regionally, especially places like Columbus, down south in Cincinnati and especially up in Ann Arbor, people just love this kind of music, so it’s awesome,” Chester said.
“We’re always met with open arms.” Fleshed out by Jimmy Smolenski (vocals), Ronnie Farris (drums) and Pat Culkowski (bass), React will perform as one of the opening acts for Such Gold along with Citizen at Mickey Finn’s on Nov. 2. “I think it’s going to be nuts,” Chester said. “I mean, we play with Citizen every single time they come through town. Every single time it’s just crazy. It’s a big party.” React began as a musical project between Culkowski and Smolenski with Citizen vocalist Mat Kerekes. Together they wrote React’s first EP, “Old Problems,” which released in April. “Me and the rest of the guys kind of heard it because we’re all good friends with everyone in the scene,” Chester said. “We were like, ‘We should actually make this a real band. We should actually do this.’ And that’s how it started.” Chester has known Kerekes since his freshman year at Start High School. The pair played in the band Dead at the Scene together with Citizen members Nick and Eric Hamm. So when it came time to record “Drown,” it made sense to enlist Kerekes to put it together. “The recording process was awesome,” Chester said of working with Kerekes, who engineered, produced and mastered “Drown” at his Fountain-
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Head Studios in Lambertville. “He knows what he’s doing. He did a great job with it. It went really smooth, and it was just a good time.” Along with being available digitally, “Drown” was also pressed on 7-inch vinyl via Scumbros Records, a label started by local musician Ben Peregoy. “Working with Ben has just been phenomenal,” Chester said of Peregoy, who plays in local bands Professor and The Infernal Names. “We have [“Drown”] at all our shows. Ben has some of them. He’s selling them online.” Moving forward, Chester said React is aiming to record new material in 2013 and also get a van
so it can keep building its name through regional touring. In the meantime, React will continue to have fun locally with its friends in Citizen and The Strong Talk. “It’s really awesome that all three of us have come this far,” Chester said. “We’ve all been good friends since the very, very beginning of all of our bands. David [Watz] from The Strong Talk, he used to play with our band — after Dead at the Scene, it was the band called The Sound of Glory — so we’ve known them for forever. “And it’s just awesome seeing everyone doing great things in the region and all over the country, even.” O
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magine a fall fashion trend that is classic, fashionable and practical all in one. Best of all it can be worn multiple ways and can be extremely affordable. What is this fashion trend that I speak of? It is the basic yet fabulous silk blouse. Until now, silk blouses have sort of gotten lost in the fashion shuffle. Although most women can undeniably say that silk blouses are always a flattering and feminine piece, it’s not one that most of LaUREN us have thought to turn to when shopping or when shuffling through our closets when looking for something new to wear. Yes, silk blouses used to come in colors like pale pink, cream, or blue, however now the silk blouse is edgier, more stylish, and playful. Silk blouses now are being shown in bright purple, blue, yellow, or pink. They are now completely sheer or have fun prints on them like polka dots, animal print, or black and white stripes. Edgiest of all, silk blouses are being shown with detailed collars like rhinestones, studs, or sequins. The new details on this once very standard and simple look creates a mix of edgy, playful, and girly all in one. Silk blouses were once seen only with conservative dress; either basic dress pants or a pin skirt, and were typically worn only in conservative, business settings. Now, silk blouses are more fun than ever to wear. Silk blouses are now shown with skinny jeans left un-tucked with high boots, a few long necklaces and a cute tote. Silk blouses also look amazing tucked into highwaisted pants with a cute statement belt like a leopard or metallic print, and paired with fun heels. Most comfortable of all, silk blouses look adorable paired with leggings, and a great pair of flats. For the office, or a night out for cocktails, a silk blouse looks fantastic paired with a pin skirt, flared skirt, or even a mini skirt with tights. Next to being stylish and functional, this style of blouse is super affordable, yet tends to look more expensive than it really is. In stores like Target, H&M, Old Navy, Forever 21 or even websites like dorothyperkins.com, silk blouses range anywhere from $19.99 to $50. The affordable price on this staple item allows for any woman to try the look in a variety of ways without feeling like you are breaking the bank. The silk blouse is feminine, with a touch of sexiness, yet conservative enough that it always looks appropriate for any occasion. Best of all, this style of blouse works for any woman of any age, and looks
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