Cedar Point’s Corkscrew debuted in 1976, and it has given 48.2 million rides.
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 Asleep at the Wheel: 8 p.m. Sept. 28, $30. O Deke Dickerson: 8 p.m. Sept. 29, $13.50. O The RFD Boys: 8 p.m. Sept. 30, $11. O The Ryan Montbleau Band: 8 p.m. Oct. 1, $15. O Jay Ungar, Molly Mason: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, $17.50. O The Wood Brothers, Clay Cook: 8 p.m. Oct. 4, $20. O Priscilla Ahn: 8 p.m. Oct. 5, $15.
Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. bar145toledo.com. O Killer Flamingos: Thursdays. O Jeff Stewart: Tuesdays. O Empire Drift: Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
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 Acoustic Magic: Oct. 6.
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 Chris Knopp: Sept. 29. O Arctic Clam: Sept. 30. O Tru Brew: Oct. 1.
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.
OSU
O Grieves, Budo, Prof, the MC Type, PHILTHY: 8 p.m. Sept. 28. O Thrill Train, Log Across the Washer, Christopher Norman: 9:30 p.m. Sept. 29. O Paint, Zac Lavender, Al Sabo, Drew Hill, Wakeless, Moon Roots: 8 p.m. Sept. 30. O Fowl, Metal Apes, Big Walt, Evan Flow, Zelooperz, the Soul, Sigidy, Crack City, DJs Ell and Catclysmic: 9 p.m. Oct. 1. O EOTO: 9 p.m. Oct. 4. O Gnome Village, Err …, the Keep Sailing, Zombie Jesus & the Chocolate Sunshine Band: 9:30 p.m. Oct. 5.
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by Lydia Loveless. 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 4020 Secor Road. (419) 536-5683 or www.thecultureclash.com.
Dégagé Jazz Café
O Herbi Russ: 6 p.m. Sept. 29. O Acoustic Chutney: 7 p.m. Sept. 30. O Dan and Don: 7 p.m. Oct. 1 and 7.
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. 28 and Oct. 5. O Leo Darrington: 7 p.m. Sept. 29. O The Silverbacks: Sept. 30-Oct. 1. O Eric Dickey and the Zoar Musicians: Oct. 4.
JJ’s Pub
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 night with Chris Knopp: Mondays. O Luke James: Tuesdays. O DJ Jerod: Wednesdays and Thursdays. O Crucial 420: Sept. 30. O Beg to Differ: Oct. 1.
The Distillery
Kerrytown Concert House
Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O Gregg Aranda: Tuesdays. O Nicole & Mic: Sept. 28. O Meaghan Roberts Trio: Sept. 29. O 56 Daze: Sept. 30.
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 Parisian Soiree: 8 p.m. Oct. 1, $20-$35.
Caesars Windsor
Doc Watson’s
If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www.caesarswindsor.com. O Roger Daltry performing the Who’s “Tommy”: 9 p.m. Oct. 1, $55.
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 John Barile and Bobby May: 10 p.m. Sept. 30.
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 mic: 9 p.m. Monday nights. O Jam session hosted by Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 8 p.m. Tuesdays. O Dick Lange Trio: 6 p.m. Sept. 29.
Fat Fish Blue
Mickey Finn’s
Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O DJ Special K: 9 p.m. Sept. 30. O Arctic Clam: 9 p.m. Oct. 1.
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 Rock the Stage, featuring local bands: 9 p.m. Thursdays, free. O Moz Goes, Human Juicebox: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30.
Bronze Boar
Cheers Sports Eatery This family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Dr., Holland. (419) 491-0990. O Kyle Rettig: 9 p.m. Oct. 1.
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.
Culture Clash Records This home to all things vinyl and cool will host a free show
Braxton Miller, Freshman quarterback for the OSU, helped lead the Buckeyes to a 37-17 win over the visiting Colorado Buffalos.In his first start as a Buckeye he was threw for 83 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for 83 yards on 17 carries. The 3-1 Buckeyes start Big Ten conference play next week as they host the Michigan State Spartans in Columbus. We congratulate Braxton Miller and the Ohio State Buckeyes for their outstanding performance.
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 Green Eyed Soul: Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Ice Restaurant & Bar This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. (419) 2463339 or icerestaurantandbar.com.
Doc Watson’s
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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. Oct. 4.
Manhattan’s
Mutz @ The Oliver House This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 27 Broadway St. (419) 243-1302 or www.oh-maumeebaybrewingco.com. O Open mic hosted by Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Wednesdays. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays. O DJs Aaron Brown and Nate Mattimoe: Saturdays. O Radio Flier: 10 p.m. Sept. 30.
Denard Robinson, UM starting junior quarterback, helped lead the Wolverines to a 28-7 victory over San Diego State in front of a crowd of 110,707 at the Big House. Robinson rushed 21 times for 200 yards and three touchdowns and also threw for additional 93 yards through the air. The undefeated Wolverines start conference play next week as they host the Minnesota Gophers in Ann Arbor. We congratulate Denard Robinson and the Michigan Wolverines for their outstanding performance.
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The angle of the first drop of the Millennium Force is 80 degrees.
One2 Lounge at Treo Music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O DJ Mattimoe: Sept. 29. O The Staving Chain: Sept. 30. O Andrew Ellis Duo: Oct. 1.
Ottawa Tavern Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O Desert Noises, Chris Bathgate & Band, J.W. Carlson & Band: 10 p.m. Oct. 7.
Our Brothers Place Take in a movie with margaritas on Mondays, or laugh at Thursday comedy nights … but music takes center stage most nights. 233 N. Huron St. www.ourbrothersplace.com. O Wayne: Wednesdays. O DJ Keith Success: Fridays. O C.J. Manning & Friends: Saturdays. O Karaoke with Walt McNeal: 4 p.m. Sundays. O Andre Wright, Soul Creation: Tuesdays.
STAR @ the movies ‘Moneyball’
James A. Molnar, TFP Movie critic:
”This reviewer went in expecting a banal sports movie with an attempt at quickpaced action, but falling short of any real content or emotional connection. On the contrary, ‘Moneyball’ intrigues and excites. … be sure to look for an appearance by the Toledo Mud Hens.”
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Get slices with a topping of entertainment. 519 Monroe St. (419) 244-7722 or www.pizzapapalis.com. O Josh Whitney: Sept. 30. O Elixer: Oct. 1.
Spicy Tuna
Table Forty 4
This sushi bar offers occasional entertainment to accompany the fishy dishes. 7130 Airport Hwy. (419) 720-9333 or spicytunasushi.com. O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Saturdays. O Tom Turner: 7-11 p.m. Sept. 29.
Upscale dining plus live entertainment is a welcome combination. 610 Monroe St. (419) 725-0044 or www. tableforty4.com. O John Barile and Bobby May, Nine Lives: 6 p.m. Sept. 30. O Calen Savidge: Oct. 1. O John Barile and Bobby May, Distant Cousinz: 6 p.m. Oct. 7.
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Comedy Central, BET’s Comic View, Late Show
Lopez Tonight, Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing
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The Copperfield of Hypnotists
Cedar Point’s Iron Dragon was built by Arrow Dynamics, builder of Corkscrew, Gemini and Magnum XL-200.
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Table Forty 4 (cont.)
Swingmania
The Glass Slipper Revue
A branch has opened at the previous Chop House Maumee, 1430 Holland Road, Maumee. (419) 897-6811 or www. maumee-chophouse.com. O Chris Shutters Band: Sept. 30-Oct. 1. O Chris Shutters: Oct. 5.
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 Swing Revival Party: 8 p.m.Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265. O Big Band All Stars: Dancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265.
Ramona Collins, Nikki Mitchel, Manhattan Dance Company, Katrina Barnhill, Patti Stamler, the Bee Charmers, Blue Moon and Ophelia Thompson will perform in a benefit for Women Blessing Women. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 2, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. $15. (419) 824-3999 or www.franciscancenter.org.
Tequila Sheila’s A corner bar-type hangout with DJ-provided tunes on Saturday nights. 702 Monroe St. (419) 241-1118. O DJ Ghost or DJ MZ Ghost: Saturdays. O Alex Baird Show with DJ 365, Speakerface, $Mozzy$, Lil Eze, Bizzy Bee: Sept. 30.
The Village Idiot Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281, (419) 740-2395 or www. villageidiotmaumee.com. O Old West End Productions: Wednesdays. O Bob Rex: Sunday afternoons. O The Eight-Fifteens: Sunday evenings. O Mark Mikel Band: Tuesdays. O Bull Halsey: Sept. 30. O Lydia Loveless: Oct. 1.
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 Todd Perrine and guests: Oct. 1.
Woodchucks The place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045. O Karaoke: Wednesdays. O The Charlies, the ’Leles: Sept. 30.
Yeeha’s Country and rock with a little “Coyote Ugly” style. 3150 Navarre Ave., Oregon. (419) 691-8880 or www.yeehas.com. O MAS FiNA: Sept. 30.
Zia’s This Italian restaurant hosts magician Andrew Martin on Sunday nights. The restaurant is open 4-9 p.m. Sundays, The Docks, 20 Main St. (419) 697-7138, (888) 456-3463 or www.ziasrestaurant.com.
Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland
These Toledo jazz legends perform weekly gigs. 8-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Trotter’s Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079.
’60s Music Legends Tour The Crystals, who sang “He’s a Rebel” and “Then He Kissed Me,” will be joined by the Shades of Blue (“Oh How Happy”) and Deke & the Blazers. 8 p.m. Sept. 30, Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. $25. (419) 897-8902, (248) 921-7000 or www.greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome.asp.
Oktoberfest in the Warehouse
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 Guest pianist Jerome Rose: 3 p.m. Oct. 2, Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive. (419) 530-2452. O Jazz Night: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Crystal’s Lounge, Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 3536 Secor Road. $3-$5. (419) 535-7070. O Jazz ensemble: 8 p.m. Oct. 4, Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall, Tower View Boulevard and West Campus Drive. $3-$5. (419) 530-2452.
in the world of art. BGSU Fine Arts Center (unless noted), between Ridge and Wooster streets, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8525 or art.bgsu.edu/galleries. O Boston photographer David Hillard will discuss “The Highway of Thought: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Room 204. O Johny Coleman, performance/installation sculptor and professor from Oberlin, will present “So Far: Moving Toward Intentional Gestures.” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Room 1101.
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/colleges/music. O Jazz spotlight: John Riley, percussion, and Lab Band 1: 8 p.m. Sept. 29, Kobacker Hall. O Concert and University bands: 8 p.m. Sept. 30, Kobacker Hall, $7-$10. O Guest artist Shiau-Uen Ding, piano: 8 p.m. Oct. 3, Bryan Recital Hall. O Octuba Fest: Tuba-Euphonium Encemble: 8 p.m. Oct. 4, Bryan Recital Hall, $7-$10. O Faculty Scholar Series: 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Bryan Recital Hall, $7-$10.
Chris Knopp, the Eight-Fifteens and Pocket Rockit will perform the first day, with Dave Carpenter, Pilot Radio and Pocket Rockit in the actual October slot, both days from 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Toledo Firefighters 797 Foundation. 6 p.m. Sept. 30 and 3 p.m. Oct. 1, Monroe and Huron streets. $5.
Scholars of a Different Note
Mozart & More
John Hiatt & the Combo
The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will kick off its Mozart series with a piano concerto, plus works by Haydn and Boccherini. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Franciscan Theatre & Conference Center, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. $30-$35. (419) 246-8000, (800) 348-1253 or www.toledosymphony.com.
Songwriter Hiatt must have some talent; he’s been nominated for several Grammys. Big Head Todd & the Monsters will warm up the crowd. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $29.50-$59.50. (734) 7688397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.
“The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer”
Some of the city’s most talented performers entertain museum-goers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Peristyle Terrace, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.
This venue offers humor-fests (maybe to make up for the crankiness) on Tuesdays, and the occasional musical diversion. Above the Easy Street Cafe, 104 S. Main St., Bowling Green. $3-$5, unless noted. www.grumpydavespub.com. O Amateur Comedy Competition: Sept. 30.
Gala New Year’s Eve Benefit Party
Howard’s Club H
These bubblicious “Lawrence Welk Show” regulars will perform jazz, blues, gospel, country, pop, patriotic and hit songs. 2 p.m. Oct. 2, Ritz Theatre, 20 S. Washington St., Tiffin. $25-$60. (419) 448-8544 or www.ritztheatre.org.
A dinner/dance featuring music by the Duane Malinowski Orchestra will benefit the Toledo Police Museum in Ottawa Park. Appetizers, chicken and steak buffet, countdown couture, champagne and send-off snacks are included. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post 3587, 2020 W. Alexis Road. $60. (419) 450-5060, (419) 866-0665 or (419) 536-7606.
Bowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more. Doors typically open at 9, with the show starting an hour later. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or www.howardsclubh.com. O Saturnine Hello: Sept. 30.
Pat Metheny
BOWLING GREEN
John Malkovich and the Musical Angelica Baroque Orchestra will come together in this operatic tale about a dead murderer detailing his life, factually and fictionally. 8 p.m. Oct. 1, University of Michigan, Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor. $10-$75. (734) 764-2538 or ums.org.
Guy & Ralna
This guitar crosses genres to create music of all persuasions. Larry Grenadier will open. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. $39.50-$75. (734) 768-8397, (734) 668-8463 or www.michtheater.org.
TOLEDO
This concert series features BGSU vocal and instrumental music students. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Wildwood Preserve Metropark Manor House, 5100 W. Central Ave. (419) 407-9700 or metroparkstoledo.com.
Club Friday: Grape Smugglers
Bowling Green
ArtTalks Various artists will discuss their work, techniques and topics
Gish Film Theater 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 Tuesdays at the Gish: “Angus,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4.
Grumpy Dave’s
Wood County Historical Center & Museum 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 through Oct. 30 (closed holidays), Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13360 County Home Road, Bowling Green. $1-$4. (419) 352-0967 or www.woodcountyhistory.org.
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