“All the hope and glory/All the sacrifice in vain.” — “BRAVADO,” RUSH
Compiled by Whitney Meschke Events are subject to change.
MUSIC The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O David Brombert Quartet, Angel Band: 8 p.m. April 7, $35. O Steppin’ in It: 8 p.m. April 8, $15. O Mr. B’s Piano Celebration: 7:30 p.m. April 9, 3:30 p.m. April 10, $25. O Brendan James, Matt White, Lauren Pritchard: 8 p.m. April 11, $15. O Adrian Legg: 8 p.m. April 12, $17.50. O Catie Curtis, Amy Speace: 8 p.m. April 13, $20.
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: April 7. O Joe Woods & Friends: April 8. O Kentucky Chrome: April 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 Fowl, Tru Klassick, Versatai, Eideal, JLR, J Classic, Eye-V, Beanzarelly: 9:30 p.m. April 6. O Movits, October Babies: 9 p.m. April 7. O The Appleseed Collective, Gun Lake, Match by Match, Lizzie Conner: 9:30 p.m. April 8. O The Bang: 9:30 p.m. April 9. O Big Krit, Freddie Gibbs, Smoke Dza, Gameboi: 8 p.m. April 10. O Ron Pope, Ari Herstand, Zach Berkman: 7 p.m. April 11. O Thunder St. Clair, Inkface, K-Dog, Stevie Tee, Tailor Hawkins, Squidula, Luminous Fridge: 9 p.m. April 12.
TOLEDOFREEPRESS.COM / APRIL 6, 2011 n 15
Bretz Bar
The Distillery
Headliners
2012 Adams St. (419) 243-1900. O Deja Dellataro and Felaciana Thunderpussy: Thursdays-Saturdays.
Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Dave Carpenter: April 6. O D.J. Brandon: April 7. O Venyx: April 8. O The Menus: April 9. O Gregg Aranda: April 12. O Kyle White: April 13.
All ages, all genres are welcome. 4500 N. Detroit Ave. Ticket prices vary between $5 and $15, unless noted otherwise. (419) 269-4500 or www.headlinerstoledo.com. O Jamboree Festival featuring more than two dozen bands on three stages; all ages show: 11 a.m. April 9, $30-$35. O Neil Hamburger, Todd Barry, Brendon Walsh: 7 p.m. April 11, $15-$20. O Skeletonwitch, Three Inches of Blood, NRR, Hammer Horde: 7 p.m. April 12.
Fat Fish Blue
Ice Restaurant & Bar
Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O Chris Shutters: 9:30 p.m. April 8. O The Frostbite Band: 9 p.m. April 9.
This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Gerald Gibbs: 5 p.m. April 7. O Ronn Daniels: 7 p.m. April 8. O Jeff McDonald: 6 p.m. April 9.
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 Jerod: Wednesdays and April 7. O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Luke James: Tuesdays. O 427: April 8. O Dave Carpenter & the Jaeglers: April 9.
Caesars Windsor Consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Smokey Robinson: 9 p.m. April 9, $25.
Cheetah’s Den A different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903. O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays. O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.
Club Soda This university hot spot from back in the day hosts entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. 3922 Secor Road. (419) 473-0062 or www.toledoclubsoda.com. O Bridges: April 7-9.
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. April 6 and 13. O Michael Peslikis: April 7 and 14. O Cynthia Kaay Bennett: 7:30-11:30 p.m. April 8-9. O Jason Quick: April 12.
Frankie’s Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. Tickets vary between $5 and $15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www. FrankiesInnerCity.com. O Auto Tune karaoke hosted by Ian Thomas: 9 p.m. Mondays, free. O Rob Vance: 9 p.m. April 7. O World Inferno Friendship Society, 7Deadly5: 9 p.m. April 8. O Antiseen, the Infernal Names, Sworn Secrecy, Revangelicals: 9 p.m. April 9. O Hundredth, No Bragging Rights, the Greenery, Legion, Legacy, Smash Your Enemies: 6 p.m. April 10, $10. O Romance on a Rocketship, For the Foxes, Stay, Zenadare: 5 p.m. April 11. O Rockabilly Riot, Al & the Black Cats, Death by Rodeo: 9 p.m. April 12. O Lucian Townes, Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons, J.W. Carlson, Violent Stars: 9 p.m. April 15.
French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Lazy River Band: April 8-9.
Kerrytown Concert House This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Susan Chastain: 7 and 9 p.m. April 9. O Ullman/Swell Four: 8 p.m. April 10. O Mad About Chamber Music: 8 p.m. April 11, free. O Gavin Creek, Robbie Roth: 10 p.m. April 13.
Mainstreet Bar and Grill Ronn Daniels performs weekly at this pub. 8-11 p.m. Thursdays, 141 Main St. (419) 697-6297 or www.toledomainstreet.com.
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 Vytas and Steve: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Open mic with Bread and Butter: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays. O Daniel Burris Trio: 6 p.m. April 7. O The Eight-Fifteens: April 8. O Vytas & His Eclectic Band: April 9. O Tom & Kyle Turner: April 12. O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. April 14.
HA PPY HOUR 3-6 -6 P.M. MON-FRI 50% OFF
NEW!
ALL APPETIZERS
BEEOFRTHE MONTH LENTEN SEAFO SPECIAL OD LABATT BLUE CORONA BATTE RED COD, P O P CORN SHRIMP, C $2.50 LAM STRIP, FRIE INKS $2.25 WELL DR
7723 Airport Highway • Holland 419.491.0098
www.chowdersnmoor.com
S ‘N SLAW
312 South Street • Waterville 419.878.9105
16 n APRIL 6, 2011 / TOLEDOFREEPRESS.COM
”In a driving rain of redemption/The water takes me home.” — “HIGH WATER,” RUSH
Mickey Finn’s
Woodchucks
A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Literature & Music nights (writers will read and bands will perform): 8 p.m. Thursdays in April. O Parallels, Arobaphobics, Radio Broadcast: 8:30 p.m. April 9.
The place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045. O Karaoke with Georgia Peach: Wednesdays.
M.T. Loonies Last Born Sons Band performs at 9 p.m. Thursdays; DJs take over on Fridays and Saturdays. 6648 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. (734) 847-7222 or mtloonies.net.
Murphy’s Place
Country and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style. 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com. O Brave Youngster: April 8. O Neon Black: April 9.
Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party 8 p.m. Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265.
Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All Stars
Omni
UT concerts
This club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. O Thunderstruck: 8 p.m. April 8. O Damien, Local Anesthetic: 8 p.m. April 9.
The university’s music students and friends will perform the pieces they’ve been perfecting. (419) 530-2452, (419) 5302448 or www.utoledo.edu/as/music. O Spring Festival of New Music: UT Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Concert Chorale. 8 p.m. April 6, Doermann Theatre, University Hall, 2801 W. Bancroft St. O Spring Festival of New Music: composer Mark O’Connor. 1 p.m. April 7, Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive. O Spring Festival of New Music: electronic and mixed media. 8 p.m. April 7, Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive. O Community Chorus Concert: 3 p.m. April 10, UT’s Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive. O Jazz Night: 7:30 p.m. April 11, Crystal’s Lounge, Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 3536 Secor Road. $3-$5. (419) 535-7070. O Latin Jazz Ensemble: 8 p.m. April 12, UT’s Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive; $3-$5.
Live music starts at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O Damen Cook Trio, Mike Whitty Trio: April 8-9.
Ottawa Tavern Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O The Devil Whale: 10 p.m. April 7. O Gold, Mindfish: 10 p.m. April 8. O Height With Friends: 10 p.m. April 9. O Child Bite, Prussia: 11 p.m. April 13.
Spicy Tuna This sushi bar offers occasional entertainment to accompany the fishy dishes. 7130 Airport Hwy. (419) 720-9333 or spicytunasushi.com. O DJ Jimmy James: 10 p.m. Fridays. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Saturdays. O Ronn Daniels: 7-11 p.m. April 7.
Dancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.
sounds. Jason Quick will open. 9 p.m. April 8, Robinwood Concert House, 2564 Robinwood Ave. $8 donation. www. toledobellows.wordpress.com.
Weekly Wine Tasting
Friday Night Live
French Wine Friday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 8. Beer Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. and Key St. (419) 382-6221.
Regional entertainers Jamie Oberholtzer, Chelsea Frey and Carrie Chaffee will perform. 7:30 p.m. April 8, Ritz Theatre, 20 S. Washington St., Tiffin. $10. (419) 448-8544 or www. ritztheatre.org.
Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro de Cuba
A corner bar-type hangout with DJ-provided tunes on Saturday nights. 702 Monroe St. (419) 241-1118. O Open mic with Jason Kelley: 9 p.m. Thursdays. O Hip-hop night: 9 p.m. Fridays.
This ensemble was inspired by Ignacio Pineiro Martinez, a seminal composer of the island’s sound, which combines African rhythms and percussion with Spanish song and guitar styles. 8 p.m. April 7, University of Michigan, Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. $10-$42. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.
The Village Idiot
DJ Spooky
Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281, (419) 740-2395 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. O Old West End Records: Wednesdays. O Mark Mikel: Friday afternoons and Tuesday nights. O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons. O Frankie May, Ben Barefoot: Mondays. O Wilbur Shaw: April 7. O Bobby May & Dry Bones Revival: April 8. O Athens Wheeler: April 9.
Composer, turntablist, multimedia artist and writer Paul D. Miller will “explore the theme of sound in contemporary art, digital media and composition.” 5:10 p.m. April 7, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.
Tequila Sheila’s
Wesley’s Bar & Grill A huge variety of beers helps wash down the entertainment. 1201 Adams St. (419) 255-3333 or wesleysbar.com. O DJs Folk, Mattimoe and Perrine: Fridays. O The Earregulars: April 9.
Do you sing country music in the shower? Are you ready to take your act to the next level? 107.7 The Wolf is proud to present the Texaco Country Showdown. Enter today at www.1077wolf.com and you could win a trip to Nashville and $100,000!
Yeeha’s
Jazz — straight, smooth, bebop or traditional — all kinds are played here. 151 Water St. (419) 241-7732 or www. murphysplacejazz.com. O Glenda Biddlestone: 9 p.m. April 8. O Kim Buehler: 9 p.m. April 9. O Anna Givens, Clifford Murphy and Claude Black: 8 p.m. April 13.
One2 Lounge at Treo
Win a trip to Nashville!
Folksongs Around the World The Perrysburg Symphony Chorale will survey folk melodies in a look at how cultures celebrate life through song. 7 p.m. April 8, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Trinity Plaza. $8-$10. (419) 861-0895, (419) 243-1231 or www.trinitytoledo.org.
Eugene Chadbourne & Tatsuya Nakatani This pair (the first a string musician, the second a percussionist) thrill in improvizing country, folk and western
with an afternoon of live music. Noon-4:30 p.m. April 9, Huntington Meeting Room and Wintergarden main library, 325 N. Michigan St. (419) 259-5207 or toledolibrary.org. O Bang a Drum children’s drumming workshop: 1-3 p.m. April 9, children’s library. O Junior Jazz JAM, featuring Toledo Public Schools young musicians: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. April 13, Wintergarden.
Bock-Bier Heimet Abend
This foursome will perform a last in a cycle series of Schubert works. 4 p.m. April 8, University of Michigan, Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. $24-$48. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.
This concert will feature five German acts — Axel Becker, Pfalzer Buam, Duo Mosaique, Marcel and Romy — and be preceded by a pork roast and spaetzle dinner. 1 p.m. April 10, Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Road, Oregon. $30. Reservations: (419) 472-9721 or (419) 283-991. www. gafsociety.org.
American Voices
Sandi Patty
Violinist Mark O’Connor will join the Toledo Symphony in the performance of one of his own compositions, “Old Brass,” plus pieces by Gould and Copland. 8 p.m. April 8-9, Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. $20-$25. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.
The Christian singer will perform to help Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio celebrate its 100th anniversary. 2 p.m. April 10, Founders Hall, Sauder Village, $15$20. (419) 267-5528, (800) 577-8629 or www.lssnwo.org.
Tetzlaff Quartet
Night Session will provide big band music for dancers and listeners alike. A 30-minute dance lesson will precede the music. 5 p.m. April 10, Paulette’s Studio of Dance, 4853 Monroe St., Building B. $10. (419) 654-3262 or www.dancetoledo.com.
Takacs Quartet
German violinist Christian Tetzlaff will perform works by Haydn, Sibelius and Mendelssohn with his chamber ensemble. 8 p.m. April 9, University of Michigan, Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. $20-$42. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.
Dionne Warwick The pop legend (and recently fired “Apprentice”) will perform from her vast catalog of hits, including “Walk on By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Deja Vu,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Then Came You,” “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” and “That’s What Friends Are For.” 7:30 p.m. April 9, Ritz Theatre, 20 S. Washington St., Tiffin. $40-$90. (419) 448-8544 or www.ritztheatre.org.
Eddie Money The rock star will be “Shakin’” Findlay’s Cube with hits such as “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Baby Hold On” and “I Wanna Go Back.” Tongue N’ Groove will open. 7:30 p.m. April 9, 3430 N. Main St., Findlay. $28-$33. (419) 422-4624 or www.artspartnership.com.
TMA concerts Visual and audible arts combine for a new experience. Great Gallery (unless noted), 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org. O Norma Kelling on Dutch organ: 1:30 p.m. April 9, Gallery 24. O BGSU chamber music competition winners: 11 a.m. April 10.
Jazz JAM The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, in collaboration with the Professional Musicians of Northwest Ohio and the Smithsonian Institution, will mark Jazz Appreciation Month
Sunday Night Dances
Scholars of a Different Note This concert series features BGSU vocal and instrumental music students. 7:30 p.m. April 12, Wildwood Preserve Metropark Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave. (419) 407-9700 or metroparkstoledo.com.
George Winston This often-shoeless pianist interprets Vince Guaraldi, as well as his own compositions, inspired by such diverse sources as the state of Montana, Fats Waller, Professor Longhair and the Doors. He also rocks the harmonica and Hawaiian slack key guitar. 8 p.m. April 13, Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. $15-$20. (419) 244-2787, (800) 8383006 or www.collingwoodartscenter.org.
Rush The acclaimed band will bring its Time Machine tour, including classic songs and its “Moving Pictures” album live, to town. 7:30 p.m. April 13 (date changed from April 6), Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. $40.50-$86. (419) 321-5007, (800) 745-3000 or www. huntingtoncentertoledo.com.
Barrage This group’s name and primary instrument @@ the violin @@ seem at odds, but its signature mix of musical cultures and styles, harmonies and high-energy performance will erase any doubts. 7 p.m. April 13, Maumee High School Performing Arts Center, 1147 Saco St., Maumee. $10-$20. www.stevespharm.com/MOPO.html
“Did I have a dream? Or did the dream have me?” — “NOCTURNE,” RUSH
Artomatic 419! 2011 Performance Schedule:
*Schedule subject to change
APRIL 9
FlashToledo.com Stage, 3rd Floor, 407 Washington St. building 12 p.m.: Toledo School for the Arts Performers (mixed) (1-5 p.m. – Experimental Afternoon) 1 p.m.: Diaphragmatic (experimental) 2 p.m.: White Nougat (experimental) 3 p.m.: Dr. Rhomboid Goatcabin (experimental) 4 p.m.: Bastard Love Child & The Lesbian Commotion (experimental) 5 p.m.: North Coast Theatre (theatre) 6 p.m.: Ryan A. Bunch’s Allen Ginsberg Tribute w/ Guests (poetry, performance) 7 p.m.: Lucian Townes (rock/country) 8 p.m.: Baraka (belly dance) 9 p.m.: Fangs Out (rock) 2nd Floor Stage, 407 Washington St. building 4:30 p.m.: Meaghan Roberts (blues/folk) 5:30 p.m.: Jim Farris (readings) 6:30 p.m.: Steve & Angel (folk) 7:30 p.m.: Toledo Poetry Museum (poetry/readings) Loretta Lynn The “First Lady of Country Music” will celebrate her birthday with the residents of Toledo and a performance likely to include hits such as “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “You’re Not Woman Enough to Take My Man,” “Don’t Come Home a-Drinkin’ ” and “Van Lear Rose.” 7:30 p.m. April 14, Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $49.50-$69. (419) 381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com.
Music in the Grand Manor A morning concert will be followed by a buffet luncheon. 10:30 a.m.-noon April 15, Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. $10. Reservations: (419) 407-9700 or reservations.metroparkstoledo.com.
BG & MORE
BOWLING GREEN
BGSU performances The university’s ensembles, choirs, quartets and more @@ and their friends @@ will present the work 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 Trumpet Ensemble: 8 p.m. April 6, Bryan Recital Hall. O River North Chicago Dance Company: preconcert lecture, 7:15 p.m.; performance, 8 p.m. April 7, Bryan Recital Hall; $20-$40. O A Capella Choir and Collegiate Chorale: 8 p.m. April 8, Kobacker Hall. O Renaissance Festival Young People’s Concert: 11 a.m. April 9, Bryan Recital Hall; $1-$2. O Dave Melle Jazz Scholarship Concert, featuring the BGSU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Dave Melle Alumni Jazz Band and 6th Edition: 3 p.m. April 10, Kobacker Hall.
Artwork by Lauren Pfund, Katie Witherell and Ryan Warner
Old West End Records Stage, 25 S. St. Clair St. building 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Artomatic 419! Open Mic (open mic) 2:30 p.m.: Hemline Theory (rock) 3:30 p.m.: Angry Yellows (rock) 4:30 p.m.: Jason Quick (jazz/blues) 5:30 p.m.: The Glitch (hip-hop w/ live band) 6:30-9 p.m.: Village Voice Poetry Café (readings/performance) 9:30 p.m.: A-Laz (hip-hop) Artomatic 419! After-Party! Presented by Ottawa Tavern & Toledo.com The Event Center, 23 N. Summit St. 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.: Live Music
O Early Music Ensemble: 8 p.m. April 12, Bryan Recital Hall. O World Percussion Night: 8 p.m. April 13, Kobacker Hall. O Steel Drum Ensemble: 8 p.m. April 14, Bryan Recital Hall.
BGSU Planetarium shows This semester, the star gazers are focusing on shows that “connect astronomy and everyday life” that were created at the university. 8 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays; and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Room 112, Physical Sciences Lab Building, near North College Drive and East Merry Avenue, Bowling Green. $1. (419) 372-8666 or physics.bgsu.edu/planetarium. O “Worlds in Your Wallet”: Universal links to currency. Through April 22.
(TBA)
TOLEDOFREEPRESS.COM / APRIL 6, 2011 n 17
APRIL 15
Blarney Bullpen, 601 Monroe St. 5 p.m.: Derek Westerman “Bad Dads” film premiere
APRIL 16
FlashToledo.com Stage, 3rd Floor, 407 Washington St. building 1-3 p.m.: Toledo School for the Arts Performers (mixed) 3 p.m.: Jason Quick (jazz/blues) 4 p.m.: Lynn Walker & Andrew Field (readings) 5 p.m.: Northcoast Theatre (theatre) 6 p.m.: DFR (funk) 7 p.m.: Broadway Bards (poetry) 8 p.m.: Kay Louise & Mesmeric (belly dance) 9 p.m.: Great Lakes Crew (hip-hop) 2nd Floor Stage, 407 Washington St. building 12:30 p.m.: DJ G33Kd0uT (DJ) 2:30 p.m.: Naomi House (readings) 3:30 p.m.: Rebecca Golden & Rebecca Wood (readings) 5:30 p.m.: Toledo School for the Arts Creative Writing Club (readings) 7:30 p.m.: Alan Hall (singer-songwriter) 8:30 p.m.: Julie Powers (performance art) Old West End Records Stage, 25 S. St. Clair St. building 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Artomatic 419! Open Mic (open mic) 2:30 p.m.: Tranquil (rock) 3:30 p.m.: The ‘Leles (folk) 4:30 p.m.: Space Gypsies (rock/experimental) 5:30 p.m.: Dianne Borsenik & John Burroughs (poetry) 6:30 p.m.: Steve & Angel (folk) 7:30 p.m.: Toledo School for the Arts Performers (mixed) 8:30 p.m.: Marco Polio & The New Vaccines (rock/performance art) 9:30 p.m.: Took Too Much? (rock) Artomatic 419! After-Party! Presented by Ottawa Tavern & Toledo.com The Event Center, 23 N. Summit St.
10 p.m. – 12 a.m.: Live Music (TBA) — Schedule from www.artomatic419.org
Grumpy Dave’s Comedy Nights This venue offers weekly humor-fests (maybe to make up for the crankiness). Above the Easy Street Cafe, 104 S. Main St., Bowling Green. $3-$5. www.grumpydavespub.com. O Paul Hooper, Roger Keiss: 9 p.m. April 12.
spring. 7 p.m. April 7, Summer Kitchen Interiors, 4702 W. Route 6, Helena. $10. Reservations: (419) 638-4205 or www.summerkitcheninteriors.com.
MFA thesis exhibitions
This shop features fair trade foods and natural products, including talent, which will be featured in a series of musical brunches and dinnertime entertainment. 331 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-0706 or www.happybadger.com. O Abby Ray: 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 9. O Amish Country Doctors: 1-3 p.m. April 10.
Students preparing to earn their master’s degrees in fine arts will display their efforts; in two parts (Part I, April 9-19; Part II, April 23-May 3). Receptions: 7-9 p.m. April 8 and 22; exhibitions, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays (plus 6-9 p.m. Thursdays) and 1-4 p.m. Sundays (closed April 24) Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman galleries, Fine Arts Center, between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 937-2852 or art.bgsu.edu/galleries.
Gish Film Theater
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
Tool Sharpening Program
Named in memory of Dorothy and Lillian Gish, this theater hosts screenings of international and arthouse movies and matinees of popular films of the past. BGSU’s Hanna Hall, East Wooster Street, Bowling Green. Free. (419) 372-4474 or www.bgsu.edu/gish. O International Film Series: “La Isla: Archives of a Tragedy,” 7:30 p.m. April 7; “Yip Man,” 7:30 p.m. April 14. O Sunday matinees: Buster Keaton sound era comedy shorts, 3 p.m. April 10.
Check out this rural jewel’s exhibits and tour the buildings to see demonstrations using historic equipment. 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1-4 p.m. weekends April 2-Oct. 30 (closed holidays), Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. $1-$4. (419) 352-0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org. O Rug hooking class: 1-4 p.m. April 9. O BGSU Saxophone Studio spring recital: 2 p.m. April 10. O Spotlight on China tea: 2 p.m. April 14.
Get ready for spring with this basic tool maintenance workshop for standard garden helpers. 10 a.m. April 9, J.C. Reuthinger Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Northwood. Register: (419) 661-1697 or reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org.
Grounds for Thought
Woodcock viewing
This BG coffeehouse serves a mean brew of blues, jazz, rock and more by the world famous and locally renowned in an intimate setting. 174 S. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 3543266 or www.groundsforthought.com. O Dr. Katherine Meizel will read from and sign her book, “Idolized: Music, Media and Identity in ‘American Idol’.” 7 p.m. April 8. O The Fleshtones: 8 p.m. April 9. O Dwayne Dopsie: 8 p.m. April 12.
Viewers will listen for these birds’ distinctive calls and look for their spiraling “sky dances.” Sunset through April 15, Cricket Frog Cove, Slippery Elm Trail, Freyman Road west of Rudolph Road, Cygnet. (419) 661-1697 or wcparks.org.
The Happy Badger
Classy & Grassy for Easter Attendees will make a centerpiece consisting of a basket filled with grass seed that will sprout in time for the holiday and learn some intriguing ways to decorate for
“New Perspectives in Visual Culture” art history symposium
Panels will discuss topics including women and morals in the Middle Ages, sculptor Louise Bourgeois, Mayan funerary architecture, and a comparison of Debussy and Kandinsky. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. April 9, Room 204, Fine Arts Center, between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8533 or art.bgsu.edu.
Search for Spring A scavenger hunt will help visitors discover signs of seasonal rebirth. 10:30 a.m. April 9, W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Road, Perrysburg. Register: (419) 6611697 or reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org.