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You never need an excuse to party, but Advocating Opportunity’s annual fundraiser, Golden Opportunity is a great reason to donate money. A legal services business that provides aid to exploited and trafficked humans across the U.S., Advocating Opportunity will host an event with live music, hors d’oeuvres and drinks to offset costs to help those who otherwise wouldn’t have the resources. Information will be available and you can sign up for varying sponsorship opportunities on the website. 5:30-8:30pm. Thursday, June 15. $50/advance, $60/door. 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St., 855-855-1945. advocatingopportunity.com
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Marketplace changes
Have some burning questions to ask Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson? Or maybe you just want to walk your dog and feel like a small crowd of concerned citizens would be apt traveling companions? Either way, bring your walking shoes for Walk and Talk with the Mayor, Toledo’s ongoing open political discussion forum. The walks, held at 5:30pm at Ottawa Park on Tuesday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 27, will allow citizens to ask the mayor questions on wide-ranging topics, including potholes, Lake Erie and others. Learn more at toledo.oh.gov/news/mayors-walk-talk-withcitizens
Leash the beast
Celebrate man’s best friends in the best way possible: at a bar WITH dogs. Leashed and friendly dogs are invited to attend Yappy Hour, a cocktail and food function at Bar 145 benefitting the American Humane Society. Hang out, meet new friends, sniff each other (dogs only, please) and maybe even win a raffle prize? There’ll be lots of fun for all, and the money will be donated to a great cause. Noon-3pm. Sunday, June 25. $10. Bar 145, 5305 Monroe St., 419-482-7110. toledohumane.org
UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS lululemon Toledo will move their showroom from 206 Louisiana Ave., in downtown Perrysburg, to Secor Square. An opening date has not yet been announced. 419-874-3494. facebook.com/lululemonToledo Kira Japanese Steakhouse will open in early June in the same plaza with QQ Kitchen, at 3324 Secor Rd., 419-517-8283. Kirasteakhouse.com Mother-son team Jordan and Marcia Elliott, franchise owners of the local Sports Clips Haircuts, plan to add 3-4 more stores in the Toledo area. The first opened in April in Westgate Shopping Center, at 3332 W. Central Ave., 419-537-2222. Haircutmenwestgatetoledooh.com Pizza Cat, a hot and ready pizza place owned by Toledoan Matt Wojtowicz, has opened offering take-out cheese and pepperoni pizza, plus two specials from a rotating menu, daily. 3% profit is donated to charity. 4034 Monroe St., near the Toledo Hospital. keepcolonyweird.com New owners have opened Jamo’s Pub in the former location of Sixpack Bar. 3223 Sylvania Ave., 419-474-6158. For more info, find “Jamo’s Pub Toledo” on Facebook. The Sanger Branch Library (3030 Central Ave.) has re-opened after a renovation. Read about their grand opening plans in our Book Notes on pg. 22.
The Sandpiper, a 100-passenger boat that has provided tours of the Maumee River from a downtown Toledo dock for 30 years, has new owners. Former operator Mary Dalby sold the boat to Paul and Jodie Lis, of J&M Cruise Lines, in November. sandpiperboat.com Red Sky Surf and Snow has left their home in the Cricket West Plaza and moved inside of Mountain Man Sports. 2735 N. Reynolds Rd., 419-536-3204. Redskytoledo.com The corner site at The Docks will see a new tenant: Pier 7. The restaurant, owned by Rossi Penney, will serve prime burgers and steaks and feature a vintage arcade, one inside and two outside bars. Pier 7 plans to open on or before July 4 in the former location of Forrester’s On The River and The Navy Bistro. Jed’s on Sylvania has opened in the former Smokehouse Bistro location, in the Kroger Plaza on the corner of Sylvania and King. 7625 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-517-2171. jedstoledo.com Bonita Bead Boutique, a full service bead shop, has moved to it’s new Maumee location at 1470 Ford Street in Maumee, OH. They are conveniently located in the Ford Shoppes (next to Jimmy John’s) off Dussell Drive in Maumee. info@bonitabeadboutique.com, 419-887-4000.
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Runoff by the numbers If you’re a kayaker, swimmer, fisherman, etc. who is anticipating utilizing the waterways this season, you might want to rethink where you climb in. According to the Toledo Waterways Initiative, as of this May, faulty pipes and heavy rain combined to dump 135 MILLION GALLONS of RAW SEWAGE into the waterways. The biggest overflows have been into the Maumee River at Nevada St., the Ottawa River at Lagrange St. and Swan Creek at Hamilton and Erie Sts. To combat the issue, the TWI is building a seven million gallon rainwater runoff reservoir just past The Docks at International Park. Hmm, somehow those numbers don’t offset… BGSU researchers have advanced a theory in a new study that suggests a virus might be to blame for shutting down the area’s water supply in 2014. Tests suggested a new strain of microcystis, the bacteria found in algal blooms, containing the virus leached out of the blooms and into the area’s water reservoirs. This virus only impacts bacteria and does not infect humans, but it was enough to cause a water crisis that left a half million people without clean water for two days.
(the) U.S. EPA to provide a plan for us to be able to address the issue of Lake Erie. I applaud the work the advocates are doing, it’s not that I don’t support it, I believe that [the lawsuit] is not enough. I think that what needs to happen is just go to the top. We need to get the President who appoints the US EPA, who is able to make treaties, to work for us, that’s where we need to keep pushing our efforts – though everyone should be pushing.” Want to learn exactly how Lake Erie is being impacted by farm runoff? Attend the Advocates for a Clean Lake Erie’s program The Third Battle for Lake Erie: 6:30pm. Thursday, June 15. Toledo Lucas County Public Library King Rd. Branch, 3900 King Rd., 419-259-5380. The ACLE will also host a meeting with speaker Earl Campbell, Jr. M.D., Emeritus Professor of Medicine at UTMC, about the Poisons in Our Water, detailing how your health can be affected by exposure to contaminated water. 6:30pm. Wednesday, June 21. Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St., advocatesforacleanlakeerie. org
Has the Ohio Department of Agriculture been issuing invalid CAFO permits? The ACLE claims If you’re curious about where Mayor Hicksthe U.S. EPA never authorized the ODA to issue Hudson stands on the recent Lake Erie efforts, more than 200 permits since 2002. Former don’t worry, we asked her. She said: “What I Governor Bob Taft signed Ohio Senate Bill 141. support is having a [Presidential] Executive Stay tuned... Order that pulls in the Dept. of Agriculture, the Canadian treaty folks, Indiana, Michigan, and
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It’s time for a change. Or so it seems. We’re talking about a change at the top of T-Town guvmint. Where the buck stops. The twenty-second floor of one guvmint center.
Plus ça change
Of course, there have been some great things goin’ on in the Swamp over the past few years. But... 4. PHH takes credit where none is due. She gloats about all the development going on under her watch. Maybe ProMedica’s Randy Oostra or Joe Napoli of the Mud Hens and Walleye should be running for mayor instead. Or Paul Toth of the Port Authority, doing a bang up job redeveloping the former Jeep site. What about the development deals PHH has botched? Running a major developer off the Southwyck site, oops, “Hawthorne Hills,” so it can sit and smolder in the summer sun. Meanwhile crickets chirping over at Northtowne and that godforsaken site over by the new Jeep plant. And can we board up that city-owned monstrosity over at Madison and Huron? The one with the asbestos insulation flapping in the wind?
The case against the Mayor by Johnny Hildo
We need a new mayor.
That’s the premise for today’s installment of Hubris by Hildo. We realize Mayor Paula Hicks Hudson will eagerly lay out her case for why she deserves re-re-election, so we feel no obligation to be fair and balanced. Let her make the case for herself. We’ll gladly make the case against. Here are the lasting impressions PHH has made in her two-plus years in office. 1. PHH never really wanted the job in the first place. She admitted as much when she unexpectedly landed there after the untimely passing of Run DMichaelCollins. She never would have run for Mayor, being content to represent District Four on Council. She was also a decidedly unproductive Council President. Her one big initiative was a lead ordinance that died in committee. If not for the fickle finger of fate she would be slowly frittering away her last term on council today, not dithering her digits on Twenty-Two. And it shows, which brings us to... 2. PHH is indecisive. Here are three blasts from the PHH past. Bob Reinbolt. Fire Chief Louis Santiago. And truck parts. Let’s start with that last bit. Soon after becoming mayor it came to light that some jacksalots over in Fleet and Facilities had falsified records, ordering top end exercise equipment but entering the purchase as “truck parts” on official records. PHH laid off the miscreants, with pay, for a full investigation. Yep, they did it. Caught red-handed. The penalty? Aside from the brief paid vacation, absolutely nada.
Then there’s Fire Chief Lou. Subject to a vote of “no confidence” by the rank and file fire fighters an his charge. PHH formed a task force to perform a full investigation of Lou’s alleged missteps. The result? No report, no swift accountability, no action of any kind, just a soft fade into that dark good night. And Herr Reinbolt? Just the fact that he had a job as long as he did proves how indecisive PHH is. On most of the big initiatives, she lets others carry the water and take the bullets. Council members bear the brunt of anger over the Kroger move to the Notre Dame property and the resuscitated lead ordinance. When leadership is needed, PHH usually ducks and covers. Can her underlings pick up the slack? Not likely, because... 3. PHH surrounds herself with incompetence. Take the recent reports of bet-
ter-than-expected revenues and a robust end-of-twenty-sixteen account balance. Did none of the yahoos pulling down fat paychecks to watch this stuff daily see it coming? Georgie Sarantou, financial genius, didn’t see the economy melting down back in oh eight and oh nine when he chaired council’s finance committee. Now he’s just as oblivious to the rebound as Finance Director. Georgie is just the latest example of the chuckleheads PHH surrounds herself with. See above for more. And don’t get us started on the double and triple dippers in economic development and code enforcement who regularly sleep in their offices. Or the debacle that is the missing-in-action inspection department. Or streets, lordy b’gordy, streets! Can we please get the lights timed around town? It’s enough to make a sound mind go all Hildo.
5. PHH is in over her head. Let’s face it, kidz. PHH just wasn’t cut out to be mayor of the City of Toledo. She doesn’t have the skill set. She means well and is bright and competent in her own right. But she has risen to her place of incompetence. Running a multi-million dollar organization just ain’t for her. She’s too slow on her feet, too contemplative, and has no edge. We need a whirlwind. We got a slight puff of smoke. Never fear, Paula. We just made the case why you shouldn’t be mayor. You have the rest of the summer to show us how wrong we are. Next up? We’ll make the case why none of your opponents should be mayor, either.
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Experience summer on the water at North Cape Yacht Club By Jeff Klima Imagine a yacht club: stuffed shirttypes sip pouilly-fuissĂŠ by the water, wear captains hats and brag about how much better they are than “the landlubbers,â€? right? As it turns out, yacht clubs aren’t really like that at all— particularly the North Cape Yacht Club (NCYC). Oh, there’s drinking all right, and maybe a few captain’s hats, but overwhelmingly, the space is dominated by families, water love and good, local people. Particularly, these truisms are demonstrated by their excellent philanthropy events, their excitement to welcome newcomers and above all, their willingness to get everybody out on the water through a myriad of cost-effective sailing programs. Hell, you don’t even need to have a boat to be a member. The NCYC, out on the edge of La Salle, Mich., sits on a cape jutting into Lake Erie. Say what you want about algal blooms in the Lake, the water looks gorgeous and inviting from this spot. Started over 60 years ago by members of the Toledo Yacht Club who wanted a location closer to the Lake, the NCYC is proud of
their admittedly sweet locale. “It’s fair to say we have the shortest distance to open water of any yacht club on Lake Erie,� said Leslie Hill, who is in charge of the race team at the NCYC.
Sailing Olympic style
Offering programs for those interested in a hands-on nautical education, the NCYC’s Learn to Sail classes are divided between their youth and adult programs. “This is really mecca for junior sailing. Sandusky Sailing Club, Port Clinton Yacht Club‌ Put-in-Bay Yacht Club on this end of the Lake, that’s where the good sailors learn to sail and are competitive on a junior level,â€? said Hill. “In addition, we have Adult Learn to Sail, which is a pretty cool program. It’s offered three different sessions during the summer. It’s not just go out and sail, it’s organized. Anyone who wants to learn to sail can come to North Cape and learn. As a bonus, we’ll allow them to hang out at our club for the remainder of the summer, so they can get to know what sailing is all about and what North Cape is all about.
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Beside the clubhouse, the harbor is filled with dingy’s, motorboats, sailboats and a few yachts. The junior program is impressive particularly for one of their former members: Anna Tunnicliffe, the 2008 U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist for the Laser Radial single handed sailing class. A member of the NCYC’s jr. sailing team in the early 2000s, She still helps out with the training programs when she can, offering advanced race clinic coaching, so you know you’ll get some fantastic nautical training.
Playing the right notes
The NCYC isn’t just parties and water fun, it’s also about raising money for a good cause. Their annual Race for Hope event, which is open to the public, is a great fundraiser that brings in money for the American Cancer Society. On Friday, June 16, there’ll be a kick-off party at the club with world-renowned guitarist Jim Hurst performing. On Saturday, June 17, the fun kicks into high gear with a sailboat race at 12:55pm. There will be a dinner at 5pm, and live music, auctions and general fun throughout the day. Dinner is $12 for adults and $6 for kids.
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Perhaps most intriguing is the club’s Women on the Water program. Started by Barbara Heldt, current Vice-Commodore of the NCYC, this club encourages women to take command of their interest in getting out on the water by sort of taking a page from “Women’s Night� in bowling leagues. “We work with women. It doesn’t matter what their experience is— whether they’re a novice or whether they’ve had years of being out on the water— we go out with just women. Whether we’re racing or whether we’re cruising, we empower women to work on their sailing,� explains Heldt. “We have a group of women who go out on Tuesday night— a lot of the [club members] have offered their boats, so if we wanna race we can race, or they’ll go out with us and just enjoy the water.� The program, which began last year started with four women sailing enthusiasts and has since grown to 16. They’re looking to expand their numbers this year. “We can take any women at any time.� Heldt said. So no matter what you want to do, if it involves boating and friendly folk, a great place to start is North Cape Yacht Club.
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The Affordable Care Act’s Uncertain Future What does it mean for Toledo? By David Maxwell Fine
“It’s probably not the greatest health insurance,” says Pat a 64-year-old home health aide from West Toledo, “when I had my cataract surgery it paid most of it, but there’s still $400 left on the bill that I have to pay.” Pat purchased insurance through the Ambetter Buckeye Health plan, via Healthcare.gov, the Obamacare marketplace which enables lower-income citizens to use tax credits to purchase reduced-cost health insurance. “[President Obama] kept saying you can keep your own doctor,” Pat added, “I have not been able to keep any of my doctors, I had to change doctors, and hospitals. I see an endocrinologist for my thyroid, and the closest (one on my plan) is in Cleveland!” The Affordable Care Act (ACA) commonly known as “Obamacare” has had its fair share of problems. In November 2016, only 43 percent of Americans had a favorable view of Obamacare, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). Now our new President and Congress want to scrap it entirely.
“Obamacare is a failure,” reads a statement issued by Republican Congressman Bob Latta, whose district includes Ottawa Hills, Sylvania, Maumee, and Perrysburg. “It has resulted in skyrocketing premiums, less access to care, and more money spent out-of-pocket for hardworking families. If nothing is done, marketplaces will continue to collapse, and Ohioans will continue to be forced to choose from fewer options.” Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a law to repeal and replace Obamacare, but now the Senate is creating an entirely new bill. It’s not clear if a final bill, agreed on by both houses of Congress, will be available for the President’s signature.
Is The Obamacare Marketplace Collapsing? Not in Toledo.
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
“[Obamacare] has some very good things in it,” says retired University of Toledo Professor of Public Policy Sunday Ubokudom, a health care reform expert. “For example, you can’t quarrel with keeping children on their parents plan until they are 26 [years old]. That’s a very popular aspect of the law.” “The preventive services are very good,” he added. Obamacare requires that all plans provide for free preventive care like mammograms, immunizations, and colonoscopies. “The inability to refuse coverage for [people with] preexisting conditions – that’s exemplary. There are lots of people that probably would have died because of a pre-existing condition who now have insurance.” And the mental health coverage, which is required as an ‘essential health benefit’ on marketplace plans? “You can’t beat that.”
Democrat Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur says “The Affordable Care Act is succeeding.”
Obamacare has brought health insurance to 866,000 Ohioans, and nearly 20 million Americans. That was done largely by Ohio, along with 31 other states and Washington D.C. expanding Medicaid. the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) also provides government subsidies to make health insurance more affordable to people unable to obtain health insurance from their employer. Under the bill recently passed by the US House, those subsidies would be reduced for lower-income Americans. Democrats, who made Obamacare the law 7 years ago, stand by it. “The Affordable Care Act is succeeding,” said Democrat Congresswoman Marcy
Republican Congressman Bob Latta claims “Obamacare is a failure.”
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One of the big criticisms of Obamacare is that its health insurance marketplaces are collapsing – but that is not the case in Toledo, where 5 companies, Paramount, Ambetter Buckeye Health Plan, Medical Mutual of Ohio, CareSource, and Molina offer health insurance at reasonable prices, according to the Stride search tool. However, according to KFF.org, 18 states currently have only one or two companies offering plans in the marketplaces established under the Affordable Care Act. Big insurance companies like Humana, Aetna, and UnitedHealth have claimed that they may be pulling out of the marketplaces entirely. Anthem left the Ohio marketplace on June 6.
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advanced country without universal [health] coverage.”
High Out-of-Pocket Costs
Doctors Who Are Accepting New Patients Are Hard to Find
Penny Gentieu, a professional photographer in Toledo (gentieu.com), had to change health plans from a PPO to an HMO, because the company she went with, Medical Mutual of Ohio, quit offering a PPO plan on the individual market. This meant she had to find a new doctor. If you have HMO insurance you must find an in-network doctor, or your insurance will not pay any of the cost. Gentieu then embarked on a research project: calling all the doctors listed as accepting new patients, as published by all the Toledo health plans offered on Healthcare.gov. “I called them all, and found that on average only 20% [of the doctors listed] were actually accepting new patients.” she explained. The NY Times covered her research in a December 2016 article, “Insurers’ Flawed Directories Leave Patients Scrambling for InNetwork Doctors”.[nytimes.com/2016/12/03/ us/inaccurate-doctor-directories-insurance-enrollment.html ] Mrs. Gentieu advocates on health care issues at her website Ohio Citizen Rate Review ohiocitizenratereview.info
Sunday Ubokudom, retired University of Toledo Professor of Public Policy says that “The result is that the American Health Care Act (passed by House Republicans” almost takes us back to where we were before Obamacare.” Kaptur, in a statement. Her district includes most of Toledo and Oregon. “It has already saved thousands of lives. It is pro-life for all people. It has made it possible for ALL Americans to access health insurance. Yes, the Act still needs some improvements…but the Republican proposals would translate into even higher out of pocket costs, ending guaranteed coverage…We should repair [Obamacare], not repeal it.” Professor Ubokudom agrees, “Ordinarily, what Congress would be expected to do...is to amend [Obamacare] to address the affordability problems,” he wrote in an email. “The President campaigned on covering everybody at lower costs. The American Health Care Act is the exact opposite of that campaign promise. We will continue with the dubious distinction of being the only
Health Insurance Plans - Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
A review of plan premiums via Stride (usnews.stridehealth.com)shows Bronze plans for a non-smoking individual go for as little as $221 month, and if you qualify for a subsidy, can cost you as little as $135 per month. A Silver plan costs $329 per month, or around $243 per month with the subsidy. However, it depends on what state you live in - in some states premiums are rising more, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), a health policy organization. Gold and Platinum health plans’ premiums are more expensive, with lower deductibles and better benefits. According to the Commonwealth Fund, a health care advocacy organization, Ohio’s health plan premiums on Healthcare.gov only increased by 7% to 10% from 2015 to 2016. Certainly not “skyrocketing.” Also, health insurance premiums were already rising nationwide before Obamacare even became law: on average they increased between 9% and 11% from 2008 to 2010.
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High out-of -pocket costs are an issue under the Affordable Care Act. Gloria*, a 63-year old massage therapist and yoga instructor who lives in Perrysburg, has health insurance purchased through Healthcare.gov. “Last year I broke my wrist, and I had a ****load of bills afterward,” she said, “I had surgery and they put a plate in. I still have $1000-plus to pay on that.” That out of pocket cost is due to her health plan’s deductible, copays, and co-insurance. Gloria thinks her insurance should have picked up more of the cost, but “if you need something like surgery, I suppose it’s better than having to pay the whole thing.” It’s not clear how the health care plan recently passed by the House will reduce those out of pocket costs.
Medicaid Expansion Helping Toledoans A big piece of the Affordable Care Act is its expansion of Medicaid. 21% of Ohioans are now insured by Medicaid - that’s 2.9 million people - the partially federally-funded health insurance plan for the poor. Medicaid is great health insurance – it covers 100% of healthcare and drug costs, sometimes with a very low $3 copay, and also includes vision and dental coverage. Obamacare encouraged states to expand Medicaid to cover people with household income totals up to 138% of the poverty level ( which for a family of 3 is $20,420 per year), with the federal government paying for most of it. Governor John Kasich is one of 31 governors who agreed to expand Medicaid, which took effect in 2014. According to Rep. Kaptur, about 665,900 Ohioans have gained health insurance through the Medicaid expansion. “Most of our folks have benefitted from the Medicaid expansion,” says Doni Miller, CEO of the Neighborhood Health Association (NHA) ( nhainc.org), a group of Toledo community health centers, including downtown Toledo’s recently opened Nexus Health Care at 1415 Jefferson Ave. “Most of the people we see are living at or below the poverty level. [Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion] has been a marvelous tool for some of our patients that’s allowed them to get control of their chronic diseases hypertension, cardiac illnesses, diabetes - and get them access to medication, to become more fully-functional members of their families and neighborhoods. If you’re sick, it’s very difficult to be engaged in much.” “There’s a significantly high rate of infant mortality for black babies” in Lucas County, Miller adds, “[Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion] gives women the opportunity to get their pregnancy health care paid for. It gives them…the best chance to have a successful pregnancy.”
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“I feel that [the Medicaid expansion] has had a positive impact on people’s lives,” says Antionette Banks, who enrolls people in Medicaid for NHA, “for many people, it’s the first time in their lives that they’ve ever had [health] insurance. Some people have cried while holding up their health insurance card they’re so happy about it. Some of them have serious health conditions and now they can see the doctor and get their prescriptions. 34,000 people in Lucas County are covered now because [of The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion]. So, I’m hoping the Medicaid expansion continues.”
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that if the AHCA becomes law, millions of Americans would lose Medicaid health insurance by 2026 due to the AHCA’s proposed changes. 34,000 people in Lucas County are covered now because [of The Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid Expansion].
Hospitals have also benefited from the Medicaid expansion. “Medicaid expansion has helped Ohio see the lowest uninsured rate on record, which has contributed to lower uncompensated care for [health care] providers,” Promedica said in a statement. Uncompensated care results when patients who cannot afford to pay receive care.. “The expansion of Medicaid has brought billions of dollars for health care to Ohio counties. Medicaid expansion reduces the burden on hospitals to care for people who otherwise couldn’t pay,” Serena added. The recent health plan passed by the House, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) would kill Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.
Reduced, Or Free, Health Care Without Insurance “I really haven’t looked into getting insurance to be honest,” says Alyssa* a 36-year old yoga instructor who lives in West Toledo, “I’m pretty healthy, luckily, and haven’t had the need to go to the doctor often.” However, Alyssa still went to the doctor, despite her not having health insurance. “I did go for a mammogram last year,” she said, “I received 2 bills. One from the office and one from (the care provider’s parent company). I had to make payments on the bill from the office, and send (the care provider’s parent company) copies of my paychecks so they could tell me how much my payments would be for the $1200 bill. I received a letter back about 5 months later - they waived the entire bill. I was pleasantly surprised.” Years ago, Gloria contracted breast cancer, and at the time didn’t have any
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health insurance. “We had to enroll in HCAP (the Hospital Care Assurance Program), because of our income,“ she said, “They paid for everything, I was lucky.” Happily, she is a cancer survivor, now glad to have health insurance. “After going through cancer, and filling out those financial forms every 3 months, that was so stressful. So, I’m glad that I have something.” HCAP works with the Ohio Department of Medicaid to provide money to hospitals that provide uncompensated care. NHA’s community health centers will also provide free health care services to patients without health insurance. However, a lot of people do not know this. “Without having medical coverage they’ll go without care,” says Antoinette.
cause both my daughter and I have a lot of health issues.” “I’m anxious [about the future of health insurance],” Gloria said. “I’m not getting any younger, who knows what’s going to happen. You have to have coverage” Gloria will soon be eligible to enroll in Medicare, when she turns 65. “If that’s still around,” she said, “do you think it will be?” “I believe that everyone should have a right to access health care,” says Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks- Hudson, who believes Obamacare has been good for Toledoans. Under Obamacare “more folks have been able to be eligible for health care and to have the opportunity for folks not to be bankrupt because they did have this access to health care. Whether it’s single-payer or universal
Health Care Act Changes The recently-passed U.S. House of Representatives American Health Care Act (AHCA) is designed to replace the Affordable Care Act. After the U.S. Senate develops its own bill regarding health care coverage, the bills must then be reconciled, which will then need a vote by both Congressional chambers. Most Toledoans who obtain health insurance through larger employers will probably not notice any changes. People who obtain health insurance through smaller employers may end up with health plans that are no longer mandated to cover health benefits as required by Obamacare. Low-income people who purchase insurance on the individual market may see less in the way of government subsidies - the tax credit - to help them buy insurance. Medicaid expansion will likely be phased out and Medicaid is expected to return to only covering people with household incomes at or below the poverty level. The AHCA would allow individual states to no longer guarantee standardprice health insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions. These people may be charged more – even a lot more – for health insurance. “[Obamacare] is so much better than not having insurance. It is a work in progress, “ says Kim, a 48-year-old from East Toledo. “I am afraid that the politicians are going to make it more difficult to get insurance, more difficult to use it, or wipe it out completely. It’s barely affordable now. I’m extremely anxious about the future of health insurance, be-
“I believe that everyone should have a right to access health care,” says Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks- Hudson healthcare, I believe that folks need to be able to get the medical care that they need. But I also believe that we need to work on the side of preventive, and education.” And the Republicans’ new plan in Washington? “I am concerned that there is going to be a reduction in benefits, and people may have to pay more for coverage,” the Mayor said. The Republicans’ repeal and replace bill is not popular. A new poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that a mere 31% of Americans support the AHCA bill. The Senate is having difficulty agreeing on its own bill, and doubts remain as to whether the Senate can produce a health insurance bill before the end of the year. In the meantime, Obamacare is still the law of the land. “[The Affordable Care Act] begins the critical journey,” Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur wrote, “to a health care system where healthy outcomes, not impoverishment, are the objective for all.” We’ll see.
Obamacare vs. the House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA) Obamacare
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1. Created one national and state health in- 1. Keeps health insurance exchanges, but surance exchanges for people who do not allows people to buy insurance plans outget insurance from their employer to shop side of exchanges. for and buy a health insurance plan, and 2. Changes tax credits to be less generous use tax credits immediately to reduce the and linked to a person’s age – older peoprice of that health plan. ple get more of a tax credit but can also 2. Created tax credits on a scale based on a be charged higher premiums than under person’s income, and Cost-Sharing SubsiObamacare – and phases out tax credits dies to lower deductibles and other out-of beginning at income of $75,000. Gets rid pocket costs for people of lower incomes, of Cost- Sharing Subsidies. too help people afford health insurance 3. Gets rid of the individual mandate tax and health care. penalty, but creates a late enrollment 3. Created a tax penalty of about $650 per surcharge penalty for people who do not year for people who do not obtain health maintain continuous health coverage insurance – called the individual mandate. 4. Ends Medicaid expansion by 2020, cuts Some people were exempt. Medicaid funding via a per-person partial 4. Expanded Medicaid insurance to people at federal funding plan. 133% of the poverty line, with the federal 5. Keeps the 10 essential health benefits, government covering most of the cost. though states can opt-out, and the free 5. Created 10 essential health benefits preventive care. covered by individual market and small 6. Allows individual states to change rules group plans, and made preventive care governing people with pre-existing health free of charge. conditions. In some states, people with 6. Required people with pre-existing such conditions and a gap in health inhealth conditions to be able to buy surance coverage may have to pay a lot health insurance, and at no increase in more for health insurance than a person policy premium. without a pre-existing condition. 7. Health plans only covered abortion in the 7. Keeps abortion rules, though blocks Medcases of saving the life of the women, or icaid from funding Planned Parenthood. 8. Continues to allow children to remain on rape or incest. 8. Enabled children to remain on parents’ parents’ health plan until age 26. 9. Gets rid of most Obamacare taxes health insurance plan until age 26. 9. Imposed various taxes, including raising 10. Keeps Medicare premium increases for taxes on people with high incomes. high earners. 10. Increased Medicare premiums for individuals who earn $85,000+ /year Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
What would it do? According to the Congressional Budget office, by 2018, the AHCA would result in 14 million Americans no longer having health insurance, with that number increasing to 23 million uninsured by 2026. Through deep cuts in Medicaid spending and less generous tax credits, the AHCA would reduce the federal deficit by $119 billion over 9 years.
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Most People Get Health Insurance from Their Employer These Obamacare marketplaces, like Healthcare.gov, while a big to-do, only help a mere 5% of Ohioans to obtain health insurance– the individual health insurance market is a very small market compared to Ohioans who get their health insurance from an employer (52%), Medicare (15%), or Medicaid (21% with the expansion), according to KFF. Interestingly, members of the U.S. Congress buy their health insurance through the Obamacare marketplace, Healthcare.gov.
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Drinking the water these days seems like a dangerous proposition, better stick to liquor. And when it comes to Toledo liquor, there are no better experts than this collection of bartenders, booze hounds and retailers. So pull up a stool and dip into the bar peanuts, while these whistle wetters spill their secrets. On second thought, avoid the peanuts too.
Strangest tip: $10 in Kohl’s cash. Seriously. Make a drink for any person, fictional or real: Kurt Cobain. I would make him a drink called “Elixir of Invisibility”: Bombay Sapphire and St. Germain with grapefruit soda water and a lime wedge. Do I need a muddler? Yes!
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461 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee. 419-724-2583. mancys.com Nickname: Dirty Thirty. Strangest tip: A key card for a nearby hotel. Favorite cocktail to make: Any classic bourbon cocktails. Sidecars, Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, my “Single Barrel Cider.� I’m lucky to have the area’s VERY best bourbon selection at my disposal. Make a drink for any person fictional or real: That’s easy! Jeff “The Dude� Lebowski. The drink, “The White Russian� (2oz. low grade vodka/ 1oz. Kahlua or cheap coffee liqueur/ 1oz. questionable half and half). Served at a seedy bowling alley bar in L.A. “Careful man, there’s a beverage here!� Favorite bartending tool: The channel knife and the vegetable peeler. We eat and drink with our eyes. Garnish is very important. Be creative. A simple piece of fruit can accompany a cocktail, but a properly done lemon twist or apple peel can really make it pop!
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2500 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-472-0700. elcaminorealtoledo.com Most outrageous pickup line you’ve heard from behind the bar: “Feel my shirt. What does it feel like? Does it feel like boyfriend material?” Most telling drink order: Cognac. That means they’re full of energy and like hip hop. Strangest tip: A coupon for McDonald’s— buy one Big Mac get one free. Most overrated liquor: Patron is so overrated. There are higher qualities of tequila. Worst drinking trend? Shots of Fireball. No need to say more.
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3320 Sterns Rd., Lambertville, MI. 734-854-2000. flicks4fun.com Current obsession: Dirty martinis. Most underrated liquor: Gin. Most overrated liquor: Scotch. Do you need a muddler? Sure, if you want to make a mojito. Best liquor store story? We had a big Grey Goose display a few years ago that fell. It was slow-motion sadness. We tried to get to it, but we didn’t make it. CONTINUED ON P.14
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How do you know they’re on a blind date? When one of them shows up early, refuses to order anything (from fear that the other won’t show up), and always says, “I’m waiting for someone,” all while sweating, intently staring at their phone. Name five absolutely necessary items for the home bartender: A glass, ice, a liquor bottle of their choosing, ibuprofen and water for the next day. As a bartender who makes hundreds of intense craft cocktails, when I’m at home, I like to keep it simple.
Make a drink for any person, fictional or real: I’ve always looked up to and idolized Freddie Mercury. It just so happens that I have created a drink called the Sparkling Queen from our new cocktail list “Legends & Libations” in remembrance of the iconic singer/ songwriter. Pretty sure it’s safe to say I would serve him that. Favorite cocktail to order? Anything with gin in it. Gin is my guilty pleasure and I like to see what bartenders come up with. Worst drinking trend? Alcoholic energy drinks… thanks, but no thanks.
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5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229. mancys.com
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Sage bartender advice: Never order draft beer in a dive bar. There’s no telling when they had their draft lines cleaned, or how long a keg’s been on. Trust me! Order a High Life and a shot of whiskey instead. Current obsession? Collecting all eight Blanton’s bottles. Each horse has a different pose and they spell out B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S. Currently, I have five. Still need the L, T, and S. If you have one of those letters on an unopened bottle, let’s talk! Most telling drink order: A Harvey Wallbanger tells me that they are obviously a time traveler from the ‘70s. Worst drinking trend? Millennials drinking less than the generations before them. C’mon, kids! You have some catching up to do! Do I need a muddler? Not if you’re making a proper Old Fashioned. It’s a cocktail, not a fruit salad.
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4020 Secor Rd. 419-472-1996. facebook.com/rockysrules
Tia “T” Cherry, Bartender
Most telling drink order: White Zin. If you had to drink one cocktail for the rest of your life what would it be? Beer.
Justin “Ol’ Puss n’ Boots” Carnes,
Manager/Bartender True Confession: Wouldn’t you like to know? Does Toledo have a signature cocktail? Gilhooley Grand Slam, daiquiris
Bryan “Captain Pickles” Badman,
Bartender A guy walks into a bar… sits and orders his drink, pays, tips and was a complete gentleman. Does Toledo have a signature cocktail? Is Boone’s Farm considered a cocktail?
Tina “Swede” Larson, Swedish Bombshell, Bartender Sage bartender advice: Don’t drink and drive. If you had to drink one cocktail for the rest of your life what would it be? Vodka and soda.
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Name five absolutely necessary items for the home bartender: Shaker, jigger, bottle opener, glasses (rocks and shot), wine opener (and stopper). Do I need a muddler? No, I’ve used two glasses— one that fits inside another. Most telling drink order: Straight whiskey. I love these people. Super easy to serve and get along with. They know what they want and are usually just pretty awesome and tough people. Kudos! Signature cocktail: My signature drink also makes a great shot! ¾ Jack Fire, ¼ butterscotch schnapps, a splash of Baileys Irish Cream and a splash of creamer. Most overrated liquor: Fireball. It’s terrible! CONTINUED ON P. 17
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3302 Secor Rd., 419-536-0471 vaquerorestaurant.com
What drink order tells you a lot about a person? White Zinfandel.
Most underrated liquor? Don Julio.
What is a sure giveaway that a couple in your bar is on a blind date and/or internet date? The guy always looks creepy.
Most overrated liquor? Tito’s Vodka. Favorite cocktail to order? Latin Lover (Malibu rum, Midori, Creme de banane, peach schnapps, pineapple juice)
What is the strangest tip/gratuity you’ve ever received? $200 gift card to Tiffany’s. Worst drinking trend? Car bombs.
Favorite cocktail to make? Sex on the Beach.
Favorite bartending tool to use? My voice.
Worst drinking trend? Margaritas.
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1809 Adams St., 419-214-1655. carlospocoloco.com Current obsession: To make Carlos Poco Loco the most successful restaurant in Northwest Ohio, providing excellent service, great food and the best margaritas in town. Make a drink for any person, fictional or real: I grew up watching the 007 movies, and I remember every time he would go to a bar and asked the bartender for a drink it would be a “Dry Martini with a lemon peel, shaken not stirred.” That was the first drink I learned. I have also dreamed of making a mojito for Ernest Hemingway, because it was his favorite drink when he lived in Cuba. Most underrated liquor: Tequila (Most people just see it as a party drink, to have a shot and that’s it, like for fun or to get tipsy. And it’s so much more than that, it’s such a fine Spirit, but gladly ever since we opened, we’ve been seeing more and more Toledoans come and enjoy its distinguished flavor and every day, more people appreciate it. Favorite cocktail to make: Cuba Libre (It’s a classic Cuban drink made with light rum, Coca Cola and a fresh lime wedge. In our independence wars, it was what Cubans used to drink). Favorite bartending tool: (A muddler to make mojitos (fresh limes, mint, sugar and light rum).
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The Brunch Bucket List Fit for a weekend warrior By Jeff McGinnis
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Some weekends require more than cereal. Maybe you need to fill your belly with carbs to soak up the alcohol. Maybe you want a place to meet up with friends. Maybe you’re looking for an excuse to spend just a little bit longer with that special someone. Whatever your dilemma, brunch is always a good answer. Consider these highlights from Toledo’s many eclectic options.
Executive on the Main 5629 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-4448. facebook.com/ExecutiveOnTheMain 6am-3pm, Monday-Friday. 7am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday. Executive's menu and atmosphere is much more welcoming and homespun than its businesslike moniker would suggest, with brunch options, including the mouth-watering Hangover (an amalgamation of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more) and numerous varieties of Mimosa. M V
Granite City Food and Brewery 2300 Village Dr., Maumee 419-878-9050 gcfb.com Brunch Buffet: 10am-2pm Drinks are on the menu at Granite City, but the main attraction for most is the Chef's Table Sunday Brunch (9am until 2pm). Featuring omelettes, French Toast and waffles made-to-order, the menu also offers lunch favorites and, most importantly, the franchise's signature caramel rolls. M O V
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Manhattan's Pub 'N Cheer 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675 manhattanstoledo.com Brunch Buffet: 10am-2pm, Sunday Manhattan's usual menu comes with such New York-themed fare as the South Street Cedar Plank or Manhattan's Prime Rib. On Sundays, though, the restaurant becomes one of the premier brunch stops in Toledo, with its all-you-can-eat buffet featuring a slew of traditional breakfast items, as well as bottomless coffee and an included Mimosa. B M V Firepit Grille 7723 Airport Hwy. 419-724-4441. firepitgrille.com Brunch Buffet: 10am-3pm, Sunday. Classic breakfast staples like biscuits and gravy and French Toast offered along with entrees like Smoked Salmon, Roasted Turkey and BBQ Chicken. For those who like some spirit with their brunch, the Firepit also offers traditional Bloody Marys and Mimosas for $2 off.
Black Kite Coffee and Pies 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. blackkitecoffee.com Brunch Hours: 10:30am-2:30pm, Saturday-Sunday.
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Sam and Charlie's White Hut 2344 Central Ave. 419-474-7979. See Facebook for more information. 6:30am-2pm. Monday-Saturday. 7am-2pm, Sunday A couple of favorites top Sam and Charlie's brunch offerings: The house special, Sam's Super Breakfast, is a nice selection of morning standards for a good price. For heartier appetites, consider the Hungry Man Breakfast, with a half pound ribeye steak, hash browns, eggs and toast. V
At Black Kite Coffee and Pies, the staff is committed to variety in its brunch offerings. Every weekend, Black Kite offers a brunch menu filled with unique options, put together by Chef Nick Nostadt. V Bleak House Coffee 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. facebook.com/ BleakHouseCoffee Brunch Hours: 9am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Glass City Cafe 1107 Jackson St. 419-241-4519 glasscitycafe.net 8am-3pm, Monday-Saturday. 8am-2pm, Sunday.
Modern aesthetic meets classic cafe at Bleak House, and weekenders can now enjoy savory options along with the House's excellent brunch on both days of the weekend. New waffle flavors are posted weekly on their Facebook page. For those without a sweet tooth, additional options like the Breakfast Sammie or Grateful Oats also provide an accompaniment for your morning joe. V
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Every Saturday morning the Jackson St. staple is home to its signature Bluegrass Brunch from 10am-1pm. Visitors to the cosy confines not only are treated to live music from some of the best bands in the area, but also can choose from delicious favorites like the Reuben omelette or the Glass City burger. V
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Cork and Pork Shorty’s Back Forty
The Ronald McDonald House fundraiser will feature yummy BBQ, wine, live music, door prizes, silent and live auctions, and a raffle. Don’t miss out on this delicious night for a good cause. 6-9pm. $35/ person. 5125 Monroe St. Check Facebook for information and registration.
Thursday 6.15
13th summer of Lunch at Levis Levis Square Park
Levis Square— downtown Toledo’s favorite food truck depot— will kick off another summer of weekly events, pairing 15 local food vendors with a variety of live bands. Join Arctic Clam on June 15, Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach on June 22 and Katie’s Randy Cat on June 29. 11:30am-1:30pm. Every Thursday until September 28. 435 N. St. Clair St., at the corner of St. Clair St. and Madison Ave. 419-249-5494. downtowntoledo.org Free
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Summer Solstice Garden Tea Matthew Brown House
The Historic Vistula Foundation presents its fourth annual Victorian tea party, complete with delightful surroundings, specially chosen teas, flowers, snacks, and friendly conversation. Take a look at the art exhibit as you wander the garden as well. 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm options. $30/person. , 1107 N. Superior St. Make your reservation at 419-266-8039.
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Enjoy traditional polish music and dine on authentic Polish food at Hensville Park during Polish Heritage Festival Night at at Fifth Third Field, presented by Stanley’s Market. 5-7pm. Buffet with ticket: $32/ adults. $24/kids. Buffet only (if you already have a ticket): $20/adults. $12/kids. 406 Washington St., 419-720-6537. hensvilletoledo.com
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Father’s Day with Big C’s Smoked BBQ Majestic Oak Winery
Big C’s invites you to celebrate your dad with some good ol’ barbecue. Choose from 2 meal options and be sure to listen to live music by Skoobie Snaks, starting at 1pm. Reservations recommended. Noon4pm. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. majesticoakwinery.com
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Wildwood Ice Cream Social Wildwood Preserve
Homemade cream, cupcakes, and a dose of summer fun await you at the Manor House Lawn at Wildwood. Enjoy your sweet treats as you listen to live music from Ragtime Rick. Refreshments are 50 cents apiece. 6-8pm. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com
Food Truck Frenzy Secor Square
Check out the best that Toledo’s food trucks have to offer while you take advantage of the warm weather, live music, and the shops at Secor Square. This weekly event takes place on Wednesdays through the end of August. 5-8pm. Prices vary. 3379 Secor Rd. 770-692-8300.
Pints for Pups Table Forty 4
Booze and live music are abound at 4 Paws Sake Charity’s 5th annual fundraiser to support dog rescue and rehabilitation. Buy a pint glass from Table Forty 4, which will serve as your ticket, that allow you to get bottomless drinks for 3 hours. 7-10pm. $25. 610 Monroe St. 419-725-0044. Information on Facebook.
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Black Carnation Dinner Vistula City Club
A mouth-watering seven course dinner will leave you with a satisfied stomach and an appreciation for the delicacies the Great Lakes Region has to offer. Every Friday and Saturday with seasonal menus. BYOB. 7pm. $60/person. 1447 N. Summit St. blackcarnationtol.com
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Fleetfest Summer BBQ Fleetwood’s Tap Room
Locally brewed craft beer, live music, and sweet and savory barbeque will be highlighted at this summer celebration. Birds Eye View Circus performs at Hensville Park, and local band the Antivillans will host an album release show. Noon-6pm. $15. 28 N. St. Clair St., 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com
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Wine Tasting Majestic Oak Winery
Four delicious flights of wine can be sampled and paired with cheese, bread, or sausage baskets. Stop by anytime during store hours - no reservation needed for groups of 7 or under. Price varies based on wine; price list found on website. 12-8pm, Thursday-Saturday. 1-5pm, Sunday. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6474. Majesticoakwinery.com
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International Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market
Diana Kerr-Brown from Vintner Select will guest host, showing her special selection of international wines. 4-7pm. Sample prices vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. Waltchurchillsmarket.com
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Regional Wine Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market
Enjoy the taste of wines brewed in our very own Northwest Ohio, selected by Firelands Winery in Sandusky. Noon-3pm. Prices of samples vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000. waltchurchillsmarket.com
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Guess the Grape Tasting Walt Churchill’s Market
Test the extent of your wine knowledge with a special selection chosen by guest host Sara Blakely from Berman Wines. 4-7pm. Prices of samples vary. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. Waltchurchillsmarket.com
Wine Tasting with the Bradberries The Toledo Zoo - Nairobi Pavilion
Enjoy a mix of wines, hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Bradberries. 7-9pm. $45/members. $50/non-members. 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org
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BBQ and beer pair brilliantly. Add in the chic ambiance and lively crowd atmosphere of The Pub at Paula Brown Shop, and you know you’re in for a good evening. A full evening that features live music from Old State Line, a tap takeover by Boulevard Brewing and BBQ from Mr. C’s food truck, circle this date on your social calendar. 6-9pm. Friday, June 16. The Pub at Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St., 419-241-8100. paula-brown-shop.myshopify.com Free —JK
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If you want to amp up the flavor on anything that winds up in your mouth (no questions asked!), be sure to grab a bottle of sauce from Black Swamp Gourmet, the new barbeque sauce company in town. Available locally at Walt Churchill’s Market, Zavotski Custom Meats and Sautter’s Market, these sauces run the gamut from mild to wild. Like spicy? Try their Sweet and Fiery sauce, loaded with ghost chilis. Sauces are sold individually or in gift sets. Also available are spice mixes and rubs. Call 419-474-4933 for more information or visit blackswampgourmet.com. –JK
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Central American, Mexican, Caribbean and Mexican-American street vendors, bodegas and eateries offer agua fresca (Spanish for ‘fresh water’). This refreshing, non-alcoholic summer beverage has become a favorite Latin export in recent years. Prepare and sample several infusions, including hibiscus tea, horchata, mango, melon, watermelon and tamarind, during the Aguas Frescas Cultural Cooking Class at Nana’s Kitchen, part of the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center. To register, call 419-241-1655. $10. 3-4:30pm. Sunday, June 18. Nana’s Kitchen, 1225 Broadway St., 419-241-1655. Sqacc.org —AC
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East meets West
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical about a newly widowed woman and her romance with the King of Siam will hit the local stage when Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company presents the critically acclaimed story about unlikely love in 1860’s Thailand. June 22-25. $13/ in advance. $15/at the door. 7pm, ThursdaySaturday. 2pm, Sunday. Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg. Perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org
Line, please…
Even if you don’t know anything about improv theater, you probably know the hit TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Taking a cue from the international comedy sensation, Sylvania’s Ten Mile Creek Theatre Company will present “Whose Line Is It?,” a summer variety show. Featuring improv actors from the Toledo area, the night of comedy will offer two shows to double the laughs. Reserve tickets in advance by calling 419-262-1753 or e-mailing tmctheatreco@hotmail.com. $10. 6:30pm and 9pm. Saturday, June 17. AJ’s Doolittles, 8525 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI. tenmilecreektheatre.com
Harvey’s hairy situation
American playwright Mary Chase’s 1944 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Harvey, is a comedy of errors like no other. When social-climber Vera becomes embarrassed by her sweet, calm-tempered brother, Elwood P. Dowd, and his ( imaginary) friend Harvey, she seeks to commit the half-fictional duo to a sanitarium. Unfortunately, the psychologists accidentally commit Vera, not her brother, leading to frenzy and confusion. See Chase’s Harvey at Chelsea’s Purple Rose Theater through August 26. Opening Friday, June 23. $20.50-$46. Times, dates and prices vary, see online for more info. The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 138 Park St., Chelsea, MI. 734-433-7673. purplerosetheatre.org —AC
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Karen Robards in Toledo
No Horsing Around Here
The Sanger Branch Library is celebrating its grand re-opening after renovations, with New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards on hand to discuss her new book, The Ultimatum. Having grown up dismantling explosives and studying martial arts, Bianca St. Ives swindles con men out of the money they stole. Known as The Guardian, Bianca is up for the fight of her life when $200 million and private government documents go missing. Robards has written over 50 novels, starting in historical romance and then transitioning to contemporary romantic suspense. 7pm. Wednesday, June 14. Toledo Lucas County Public Library Sanger Branch, 3030 Central Ave., 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org Free
A.S. Coomer’s The Fetishists is a Hell of a ride By Jeff Klima life in the worst possible way I could possibly imagine. That was the premise. Originally, I was going to make it a sweet short story, but then it ended up a novella. And I thought, “Nobody buys novellas, so I’ve got to make it longer.”
Storytime for literati
If you’re more of a listener than a reader, The Toledo Museum of Art is offering the ultimate storytelling experience. Over three consecutive Fridays in June, the Museum will be doing a live reading of the entirety of James Joyce’s masterwork, Ulysses. Covering 32 hours in a Marathon Reading initiative, Ulysses tells the story of Leopold Bloom’s interactions over the course of a day in Dublin, drawing parallels between Bloom’s life and that of the titular Greek hero. It’s heady stuff, but a major classic of contemporary literature. If you’ve got the endurance, this should be a thrilling event. If you want to participate in the reading or have questions, call the Museum at 419-255-8000 ext. 7453. The first reading runs 11am-9pm on Friday, June 16. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., toledomuseum.org. Free
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You know you’re in for the literary equivalent of a ghost pepper when a human sex slave auction is the jumping off point in the book you’re reading. In the case of A.S. Coomer’s latest novel, The Fetishists, the happenings only get darker and nastier the further you read and you’ll inevitably find yourself consuming this macabre tale just to find out where things can possibly go next. The story of a well-to-do gent with a taste for horseplay and slaves who makes a bad deal at a fly-by-night auction house, The Fetishists pulls out all the plugs. Yup. A novelist and musician who frequently performs around Toledo, Coomer, a transplant from the horse lands of Kentucky, is living in the Glass City while his wife works through a medical school residency. So for the next year-and-a-half, we’ve got access to his brain and talent before his wife completes her training and, likely, he moves away. Hopefully, we make the most of it. How did you get into writing? I’ve always been a writer. When I was little, I thought I was going to write and draw for Batman. But then you get a little bit older and realize you can’t draw as well as you thought you could. But I could still write. Maybe one day, I’ll have a Batman novel? It’s the dorkiest goal for any writer ever, but one day…
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A.S. Coomer, author and current Glass City resident, tells gritty tales with gusto.
How did the idea for The Fetishists come about? I had laser eye surgery and I was at home, recovering. And it was the first time I could get out and I went for a walk in the woods, and I had this weird image of this really overprivileged, young, arrogant guy going to a party where you could buy sex slaves for the evening. And then flipping his
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What are you doing musically? I play guitar and banjo and write songs. I’m a singer-songwriter, mostly folk and story songs, narratives. Toledo’s a weird town when it comes to music though. There are music venues, but it seems like most of the paying gigs around town that are steady, are like restaurant gigs. And I’m not trying to play for four hours. I don’t play covers, I just play the songs I write. That makes getting gigs in Toledo sometimes difficult. Where’s your go-to place in Toledo? If I’m just going to hang out? I go to The Attic. It’s a comfortable bar. That’s where I had the The Fetishists release party. Music, I’m usually playing at the OT (Ottawa Tavern). I’ve played Fleetwood’s a couple times. Expensive and nice. It’s a different crowd.
What do you think about Toledo? Cool burg or does it lack? The first year I lived here, I hated this place. I thought ‘It’s a crass, unwelcoming city, nothing is happening.’ The more I’ve lived here though, the more I’ve gotten out of my shell and met people. There’s so much cool stuff happening. There are writers and musicians who are doing really cool stuff. The art scene is crazy— I’ve met some really good painters. I really like Toledo now, I’m going to be sad to leave it. Buy The Fetishists from Amazon\any digital format platforms. Coomer will be playing a show at Music Go Round (4119 Talmadge Rd.) on Wednesday, August 2 at 7pm. Follow his work at ascoomer.com and ascoomer. bandcamp.com
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What You Need Know About the Sundance Kid Drive-In Nostalgia thrives at Oregon’s outdoor movie theater By Jeff Klima
Drive-ins, like carhops at diners, disappointing evenings at “Makeout Point” and Cruise Ins are the last vestiges of a car-centric culture that sprung up in the ‘50s. The Sundance Kid Drive-in Theater, which opened in Oregon in 1956, is a part of that “cool car tradition” that has persisted, even in the age of “Netflix and chill.” Run by the Great Eastern Theater Group, which also runs the Maumee Indoor Theater, this venue shows newly released flicks, and should absolutely be a consideration for shaking up your summer evenings. Great Eastern Theater Group President Jim Walter personally stands outside of the drive-in nightly, to guide cars into the appropriate ticket lane— and yet, people often don’t follow the process, Walters grumbles. Here are some key facts that you should know about this excellent NW Ohio institution:
This iconic sign still stands outside the Drive-in, which opened in Oregon in 1956.
Mosquitos will eat you alive
Don’t bother trying to smuggle someone in the trunk
This is the oldest trick in the drive-in book. The ticket sellers know to look for a sagging suspension denoting more weight in the back than there probably ought to be. Walters tells a dynamite story about a group who tried to smuggle a girl into the drive-in in their car trunk. And then they broke the key off in the lock trying to get her out.
The Sundance Kid doesn’t ride alone There are over 20 drivein theaters in Ohio (as of 2013, we had 29), from the Sundance in Oregon out to Lancaster’s Skyview Drive-In. Pennsylvania has 30. But they have to live with being Pennsylvania, so it all balances out.
The “double feature” is still a thing
Double features are still the bread and butter of the Sundance Kid Drive-In. Every showing is a double feature, so for less than the price of a ticket at a boring old regular theater, you get two first-run flicks for $9.50 a person ($3 for kids). That’s about the best deal in town.
While you no longer have to affix a speaker to your car window (those went away about 20 years ago— the poles for them remain), you still roll down the window because it gets stifling, even at night. And while you play the audio through your car’s FM radio, you can’t leave the car running for hours with the AC going (Captain Planet will hate you). And that’s when the plentiful mosquitoes invade. Wear a repellent, get some sort of netting or tough it out, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
You’re gonna be there late One of the hallmarks of a drivein theater is that it has to be dark for you to see anything. And since dark comes late in the summer, so too do all screenings. With most films not starting until the back end of the 9 o’clock hour, the second feature usually doesn’t begin until 12:30am, or later. You’re getting out of there near 3am if you stay for the second show.
“Sure, it happens,” Walter says when questioned if sex still happens at the drive-in. But they aren’t too concerned about policing it. “That’s one of the things people like about drive-in movie theaters, they can have a beer, smoke a cigarette and they oftentimes do that (get it on). We don’t condone it and don’t allow it, but it still happens. Cars bounce.”
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The people that know how to make the most of their drive-in experience come prepared. Ideally, you want to arrive in a truck or an SUV with a lot of trunk space. Back into a spot and open your trunk. Then, it’s a matter of laying down blankets or sleeping bags, or pulling out the lawn chairs and getting cozy.
Late arrivals REALLY suck
If you think it’s annoying to be immersed in a taut, opening scene when someone walks in with snacks and climbs across you in your theater seat, that goes double for the drive-in. That distracting latecomer is typically a souped-up truck with bright headlights and a dozen gravelskidding attempts at parking. Chalk this up to the magic of the drive-in and deal with it.
Call 419-691-9668 or check out the website for screenings and times. The Sundance Kid Drive-In is open daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Box office open at 8:30pm. $9.50/adult, $3/child aged 5-12, Free/children 4 and under. 4500 Navarre Ave., Oregon. greateasterntheatres.com.
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Big Apple makeovers!
Do you need a reminder to appreciate every little thing you have? Check out the fascinating documentary Refugee Kids, about the students of the Refugee Youth Summer Academy. Run by the International Rescue Committee (which was founded by Albert Einstein), the Academy accepts 120 kids at a time from some of the most ravaged locales around the world and spends six weeks turning them into confident, savvy New Yorkers. This film takes on added weight in the wake of President Trump’s immigration policies. 6-8pm. Wednesday, June 21. $15. Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St., 419-720-8952. refugeekidsfilm.com —JK
Prepare to get schooled
Years before RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio schooled the competition, they schooled audiences about state laws in the independent film Hurricane Bianca. Del Rio’s 2016 comedy stars drag queen, costume designer and comedian Roy Haylock/ Bianca Del Rio as a school teacher named Richard, who moves from NYC to small town Texas. Once the community learns about Richard’s stage persona, he’s fired for being gay, which is legal under state law in Texas (and 27 other states). Join Equality Toledo for an outdoor screening of Hurricane Bianca in the space between The Attic and Handmade Toledo. The Attic will offer food and drink. Bring blankets and chairs. 8:30-11pm. The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St., 419-407-6225. Equalitytoledo.org Free, but donations to Equality Toledo are encouraged. —AC
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Wander the Wonders of the Warehouse District
5:30-9pm. Warehouse District.
As Hensville preps for the 7:05pm Mud Hens game against the Braves, soak up the fun-filled energy in the Kids Zone. Adults— don’t worry— you’ll have plenty to enjoy. Entertainers will roam throughout the area. The Bird’s Eye View Circus will perform a live tightwire act on St. Clair St. from 6-8pm. Toledo Bikes will bring a ‘mutant bike’— constructed from two kids bikes— and other ‘wheely cool’ toys. SideNote: Get a beautiful temporary tattoo— Henna! Artist Afreen will create beautiful Henna designs from 5:30-9pm at Shared Lives Studio (20 N. St. Clair St.). While you’re there, browse art and sip refreshing drinks by Bea’s Roasted Specialty Coffee.
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Welcome AIGA to the Loop 6-9pm. 705 Monroe St.
The graphic design resource organization, AIGA Toledo (the professional association for design), which has previously collaborated with the Loop on projects like the TARTA bus wraps, will debut as a Loop venue. Stop by for an evening of live music and creative activities. Join folk pop/singer-songwriter Tim Korenich from 6-7:30pm for a free concert. Then, BYOB and participate in a unique Drink + Draw from 7:30-9pm.Their unique session will involve drawing prompts and quick sketches. Think Cards Against Humanity crossed with pictionary. AIGA Toledo will provide supplies.
Get in the Loop
Highlights of the June 3rd Thursday Art Loop By Athena Cocoves Get inspired by downtown Toledo’s galleries, artists, murals and musicians at one of The Arts Commission’s Art Loops, on the third Thursday of the month, showcasing creative spaces, art demonstrations, drink/food specials. The Loop’s immense options can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you prep for June’s ‘Summer Spectacular’ themed Loop, on Thursday, June 15 from 5:30-9pm.
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How to start
Park at the Main Library, the official Loop Hub. TARTA offers two shuttle routes that connect at three stops (Toledo School for the Arts, Hensville and Gathered Glass), an easy way to go from Uptown to the Warehouse District and back again. Fare for the entire evening is $1.25. A plan to hit every stop is destined to fail— there are just too many. Instead, focus on the most important part: enjoying the art and having fun.
June favorites
The Loop offers a theme every month to keep things fresh. June’s Art Loop partners with the Toledo Mud Hens and the Toledo Warehouse District Association for “Summer Spectacular” with these highlights:
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5-5:30pm. 18th and Adams St. to the Main Library. Move, groove and celebrate the Art Loop’s favorite way to get around: TARTA buses. Check out the bus wraps, designed by Joe Pinciotti and arranged in collaboration with AIGA Toledo, Off Contact and TARTA. Start at Handmade Toledo (18th St.) at 5pm, and make your way to the Main Library Loop Hub (325 N. Michigan St.) with the girl-powered drum corps, Bitch, Thunder. Also joining, the TSA Puppet Club, special guests, local artists, and the friendliest, cutest sharks you’ll ever meet— the Bubble Sharks— who will celebrate their first birthday on St. Clair St. during the rest of the Loop.
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Layers of creativity at River House Arts
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Participate in Public Artmaking
5:30-9pm. Warehouse District.
Celebrate During a Mini-Parade in UpTown
Side Note: Come back to UpTown at 7pm to hear musician MUDDY play outside the House of Dow (1501 Adams St.). The vintage boutique will run a 25% off sale from 5-9pm during the Loop. Handmade Toledo will host a Beach Party during the Loop. Listen to surfer jams, blow bubbles, check out sales, games and artists. Then, head back to UpTown for The Attic on Adams for an after party, featuring a free concert with The Matt Truman Ego Trip and The Essentials.
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Flex your own creative muscle when artists Peter Koelsch, Cameron McLeod, and J.C. Christy present “The Community Sandbox,” a public art project made with previouslyacquired funds from competitive grant funding. The work, a self-contained, pedal-powered, mobile metal casting facility might look like a hot dog car, but it offers the public the chance to create their own cast metal sculpture. At Fleetwood’s, join Maura Amato (The Old West End and You Will Do Better in Toledo Coloring Books) and color in-between (or outside) the lines of lifesized image of Toledo’s Sandpiper Boat, or other, smaller drawings from the books at an activity station.
6-9pm. Secor Bulding. 425 Jefferson Ave. New paintings by Toledo artist Brach Tiller will adorn Gallery 6, their space on the sixth floor. The 2016 BGSU graduate’s solo exhibit, Kaleidoscopic Feed, opens during the Loop from 6-9pm. Stop by for the opening reception and see optically shocking, depth-defying 2D paintings that the artist says function “like an Instagram feed: accelerated, digitized, and assorted.” On view through July 15. Side Note: Catch the final days of Nature Morte, a self-reflective exhibit by glass and multi-media artist Joanna Manousis, in the first floor gallery through June 17.
Brach Tiller. Preaches.
Side Note: While in the Warehouse District, stop by The Art Supply Depo (29 S. St. Clair St.) to check out Let’s Color This Town, an exhibition of prints by Maura Amato from her Old West End Coloring Book. Through July 28. See you next month on Thursday, July 20 for the next Art Loop, themed “Support You Local Artists.” For more featured stops and additional info, see theartscommission.org/artloop.
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The TMA’s new collection of Kara Walker prints
Contemporary artist Kara Walker creates art in a variety of media. Exploring race, gender, sexuality and violence, Walker’s diverse portfolio, includes cut-paper, paintings, prints, installation, film and public artworks, which highlight the artist’s incredible range and iconic voice. In her 2005 series Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), recently acquired by the Toledo Museum of Art, Waker questions conventional, historical narratives about the War’s relationship to slavery. In the series of 15 works, Walker uses cut-paper silhouettes, layered atop wood engravings of Civil War scenes to create a powerful visual statement. Opens Saturday, June 17. Through October 22. The Toledo Museum of Art Gallery 18, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free
Art in the garden
The Toledo Botanical Gardens brings the 52nd annual Crosby Festival of the Arts, with more than 200 artists from across the country during the last weekend of June. Before browsing and shopping artist booths on Saturday and Sunday, enjoy the festival kick off on Friday at the Under the Sea Gala Preview Party with live music by Radio Free Honduras and DJ Rob Sample, performances in the garden, adultfriendly, boozy milkshakes from Eri’s Ice Cream Factory, specialty bars (featuring Kombucha Cocktails by Boochy Mama’s Probiotic Tonic), plus artfully prepared food by Deet’s, Chef Ruiz on the Go, Rosie’s Italian Grille, Rob Campbell of Revolution Grille and Moussa Salloukh of La Scola. Preview party: 6-10pm on Friday, June 23. $100. Festival: Saturday and Sunday, June 2425. $8/general, TBG members and children 12 and under are free. 10am-6pm Saturday; 10am-4pm Sunday. $8, $7/advance, free/TBG members & children. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-536-5566. Toledogarden.org
Thursday 6.15 The Art and Architecture of Lourdes
- Explore the beauty of Lourdes’ campus by exploring the tiny details, including stained glass, tiles, and statues. The class consists of both lectures and walking tours. 2-5pm. Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. Register at 419-824-3707. Lourdes.edu
Friday 6.16 Daring to Abstract: A Julie Draeger Solo Exhibit - This is your last chance to
see celebrated local artist Julie Draeger’s new abstract paintings. The work, focused on emotion and expression, will be open through Friday. 8am4:30pm. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Avenue. 419-324-4758. Free
Saturday 6.17 Rock the Block + Art & About- Waterville’s Celebration of the Arts includes arts and crafts, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Stick around at 5pm when Rock the Block begins for some live music, brews, and barbeque. 1-11pm. $5/Rock the Block, Free/Art & About. Downtown Waterville, N. Third St. 567-686-6921. thirdstreetcigar.com
Sunday 6.18 Black Swamp Hosta Show: Rivers of Leaves - A beautiful variety of hostas is on dis-
play in the Terrace Room of the Conference Center, alongside educational displays and a garden tour. Black Swamp Hosta and Daylily Society members will be present to answer any questions and help you learn about these perennials. 8:30am-4pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-874-8964. Free
Tuesday 6.20 Demo Presentation: How To Use Art Resin - Learn how to use art resin to create
a gorgeous, high-gloss, durable finish on creative projects during this short demo. The price of the workshop can be offset by a matching discount for any art supply purchase made that day. $5. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. Artsupplydepo.com
Wednesday 6.21 Oil Painting Night Class - Debra Buchanan
July 31st - August 7th 10am - 11pm daily
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will offer a six-week workshop in traditional oil painting for mature adults and teens. Please register in advance, space is limited. Every Wednesday from 6-9pm: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 16. Some supplies must be bought in advance, but cost includes paint and most brushes. $165. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St., 419-720-6462. Artsupplydepo.com
Franzen - Exotic tigers, performing elephant Valley Exotics Petting Zoo Marvelous Mutts Dog Show Glass Blower
UNDISCLOSED - The group exhibition features over 100 artists— from TSA alumni, students, to local artists — who have all created an original 12” x 12” work, which will be displayed without revealing the artists’ signatures. During the exhibit party, those selected by raffle drawing will choose their favorite work. Preview the exhibit during the 3rd Thursday Loop on June 15. 7-9pm. $100 per couple, including entry, raffle ticket, and an original artwork. Toledo School for the Arts, 333 14th St. 419-246-8732 x246. ts4arts.org The Spirit of Summer Opening Reception - Meet the local artists behind
Prizm’s newest multi-media exhibit at this reception filled with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live entertainment, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase art from Toledo-are craftspeople while listening to the smooth Blues of Delta musician Jimmy Lambert. 7-9pm. Sam B’s Restaurant, 163 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-262-2775. myprizm.com. Free
Friday 6.23 Final Day to Submit images - Downtown Sylvania wants every surface to be beautiful, so they’re inviting locals to submit complete, partial or modified images of art for a public art project. Chosen pieces submitted by area artists will be transformed into vinyl wrapped displays made to cover six utility and electric boxes, located throughout Sylvania and the Red Bird Arts District. The Sylvania Community Arts Commission will accept up to three works per artist by Friday, June 23. A winner will be announced in early August. $5 per design, or $10 for three designs. For more info,, call 419-517-0118 or visit sylvaniaarts.org
Sunday 6.25
Intro to Alcohol Inks Workshop - Learn
how to apply alcohol inks with high pigmentation to ceramic tiles to create beautiful, flowing images. This freeform technique is easy to learn, and you’ll get to take home your creation at the end of the class. BYOB. 3-5pm. $30. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com
Tuesday 6.27 Raku Pottery - If you’re looking for the next
challenge in pottery, take the next step with this Japanese-style firing class. Bring a dish to share for a potluck. Pre-requisite: 577 Adult Throwing Class. 5-9pm. $18. 577 Foundation, 577 E Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org
Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 pm - Three Dog Night concert Sunday, August 6 at 7:30 pm - Combine Demolition Derby Monday, August 7 at 7:30 pm - Demolition Derby To buy tickets: Call (419)352-0441 or www.WoodCounty-Fair.com
Ongoing Angelwood Presents: “Flux” - Celebrat-
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ing 24 years of business, the gallery is hosting an eclectic exhibit with art ranging from pottery to pencil drawings to found-object jewelry, by a collective of local artists. Runs through June 18. 11am-4pm. Angelwood Gallery, 24195 Front St., Grand Rapids. 419-832-0625. Angelwoodartgallery.com. Free
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Jazz with Ethos
Talking Ear Releases Eponymous Album June 17 By Jordan Killam
(L-R) Ben Rolston, Benjamin Maloney, Daniel Palmer, Estar Cohen and Travis Aukerman. Talking Ear, a five piece progressive music ensemble is comprised of musicians and friends Estar Cohen (vocalist), Daniel Palmer (guitarist), Benjamin Maloney (pianist), Ben Rolston (bassist), and Travis Aukerman (drummer). Their first album is set for release on June 17, marking the culmination of years spent collaborating artistically. We chatted with Estar Cohen and Travis Aukerman about this exciting milestone for the band.
Playing since the beginning Although Estar Cohen has been involved in many other musical groups (The Estar Cohen Project), Talking Ear is different, it’s completely egalitarian. Most of the group has known each other since high school and others met while studying at The University of Toledo. “For a lot of my other groups, the Estar Cohen Project in particular, I write music and I kind of run them, but Taking Ear is a shared effort.� Estar said. “My role in this group is different. I do a lot more instrumental line, rather than working as a vocalist who is singing lyrics, which I do with my other bands.� The members of the group are seasoned musicians who have had their fair share of experiences working with untrustworthy band mates. Talking Ear has served as a creative safe space. “A lot of the stuff I was writing ended up going into Talking Ear because I knew that those musicians could bring something to it that other musicians couldn’t.� Travis explained. “That was very inspiring to me and inspires me to write more. It’s the most collaborative thing I’ve ever
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been apart of. Everyone is really pulling their weight. It’s one of the most naturally occurring groups. Everyone is just really passionate and inspired to keep moving forward, no matter where it goes.�
Ear to the ground
The album, “Talking Ear� contains a wide range of sounds. Beginning with “Face It�, the only song on the album that features real lyrics, the tracks that follow showcase the group’s talent for blending improvisation and carefully composed material. “We have ballads and we utilize different sounds than we have before.� Estar said. “Everything on the record we recorded live because so much of it is improvisational. Then, we were able to layer things, which we haven’t done so much in the past. People will be able to hear things like synthesizers. My brother Ben [Cohen] helped us produce some of the tracks. The album’s inspiration is drawn from members within the group. “I am so inspired what others in the group have written that I want to make what I’ve written fit into the piece,� Travis said. “So often with jazz it’s like here’s a song people have played for 70 years and now, fit this solo over it. I think what you’ll hear is that we are very inspired in our improvisation. I hope that comes across in the album.� We certainly think it does. Talking Ear Album Release Party $15/one ticket. $20/ticket plus the album. BYOB. 7-9pm. Saturday, June 17. Stone Soup Recording Studio, Michigan Ave. and River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-794-4035. Stonesouprec.com Facebook.com/TalkingEar
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wed, june 14
FRI, jUNE 16
ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
Ottawa Tavern: The Old Breed wsg/ The Hudson Falcons, Canceled Out, Take Weight Ye Olde Durty Bird: Steve Kennedy Frankie’s: Saliva, The Everyday Losers, Breaking Grace, BathHouseBetty, Lost In Chicago
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
The Roadhouse: Gypsy Luvin The Four Horsemen: Johnny Rod Wednesday at Woodland Lunchtime Series: Tim Oehlers NINE: Jeff Stewart Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Dave Carpenter
Black Kite Coffee: Open Mic Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
Webber’s: Johnny Rod Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jason Quick
The Bronze Boar: Ind’grass The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Old State Line
ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
Chuck’s on Monroe: Chris Knopp Gathered Glassblowing Studio: Quick Trio The Roadhouse: Mess with Emily The Claddagh Irish Pub: Kyle Smithers
OTHER
Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
SAT, june 17
JAZZ, BLUES, R&B
Registry Bistro: TJO Bistro Series: “Tribute to Ella” with Lori Lefevre The Summit: Jazzy Party with the H-Factor Jazz Show Huntington Center: Maxwell, Ledesi, & Leela James
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
Cheers Sports Eatery: Johnny Rod The Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson
Ye Olde Durty Bird: Minglewood Labor Camp The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Halfweed
Hollywood Casino: Battle of the Bands Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
OTHER
COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS
Thurs, jUNE 15
OTHER
Frankie’s: Tropic Bombs, The Ice Cream Militia, Like Tyrants, Second String Hero, Man Eating Lion, Into The Wild, Dream Repair, Hero’s Revival, Ego and the Maniacs, Emma Lee The Ottawa Tavern: Catl, Dooley Wilson, Hot Love, Lucian Townes Bier Stube: Reese Dailey Band Club Soda: Nu-tones British Invasion Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays Pat & Dandy’s: Last Born Sons Bar 145: Gas Station Disco Howards Club H: Faces of the Bog
Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile & May, Rock Candy Majestic Oak Winery: Slim Cocoa House Lounge: Duet To-It
OTHER
COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS
ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
The Claddagh Irish Pub: Greenacre Sessions The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Justin Windish
ROCK, POP, R&B
Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Skittle Bots Frankies: Shatterproof, Never Let This Go, September Stories, Wild Nights, Cherry Drive, Inner Circle Avenue Pat & Dandy’s: Beg to Differ The Ottawa Tavern: Secret Space, Woodpecker’s Pass, Twin Frames, Cryface Bar 145: Radio Tokyo Boonies: Bubba Sparxxx, Struggle, C-Fifth, Bolic, Ancient Elephant, Scramn, Burden, Dusty Leigh, T-Ryder The Bronze Boar: Kids with Knives
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
Toledo Farmer’s Market: Jason Quick Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart
Summer Solstice Garden Tea
Friday, June 16 11:30am •1:30pm • 3:30pm Saturday, June 17 11:00am •1:00pm • 3:00pm $30 per person
Reservations Call Richard 419-266-8039 Matthew Brown House 1107 North Superior Street, Toledo, OH 43604
COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS The Roadhouse: Streetwize
Perrysburg: Rock the Docks Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
SUN, june 18 ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC Manhattan’s: Jason Quick The Bronze Boar: Jason Hudson Chuck’s on Monroe: Zak Ward
Our Brothers Place: Dj M-Sax Frankie’s: Otherwise, Through the Fire, Destroy Us All
JAZZ, BLUES, R&B
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
OTHER
JAZZ, BLUES, R&B
The Roadhouse: Curtis Jr. and Bobby G
OTHER
Bier Stube: Jam Night/Open Mic
MON, june 19 ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
The Ottawa Tavern: Telekinetic Yeti, Blind Haven, Hung From The Rising Sun
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates The Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers
TUES, june 20 COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS
The Bronze Boar: Ryan A Roth & the Sideshow
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
The Village Idiot: Barile & May Sylvania Farmer’s Market: Music at the Market
OTHER
Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
wed, june 21 The Historic Vistula Foundation's
THURS, june 22
ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
The Ottawa Tavern: Flynt Flossy & Turquoise Jeep
Papa’s Tavern: Buzz Anderson and the Steak Dinners Open Jam
Hollywood Casino: Battle of the Bands Kathy’s Confections: Open Mic Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
FRI, june 23 ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
Bier Stube: Grape Smugglers Hensville: Denny Schaffer Disco Party Centennial Terrace: Summer Disco Party Club Soda: 70s/80s Party with Winfree Band NINE: Quick Trio Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays The Ottawa Tavern: The Flats, Outside, Bare Walls, Salt Creek, Patmos The Bronze Boar: Last Born Sons Frankie’s: Watershed, The Matt Truman Ego Trip Bar 145: LDNL The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: The Kirbys
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS
The Roadhouse: Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach
JAZZ, BLUES, R&B
The Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
The Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers Majestic Oak Winery: Don Coats and Friends
OTHER
Bier Stube: Jam/Open Mic Night
MON, june 26 ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
Frankie’s: Doyle, Davey Suicide, Full Borer, The Deadbeat Moms, Rogue
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates The Bronze Boar: Kyle Smithers
TUES, june 27
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
Majestic Oak Winery: Eric “Tater” Edwards The Village Idiot: Josh Morningstar
OTHER
Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
sat, june 24 ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
Our Brothers Place: DJ M-Sax Huntington Center: Journey and Asia Ye Olde Durty Bird: Quick Trio
COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS
OTHER
JAZZ, BLUES, R&B
SUN, june 25 ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
Rossford Public Library: TSA Steel Drum Band The Roadhouse: Linden Street Band
The Village Idiot: Garrett Owen
International Park: NW Ohio Music Festival with headliners Average White Band Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
Local Thyme: Duet To-It Pat & Dandy’s: Kyle White Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile & May, Beg to Differ Barr’s Public House: Muddy
Hensville: Denny Schaffer Summer Disco Party Frankie’s: Against The Fire, Light Horizon, Silver Age, Goodbye Blue Skies Ottawa Tavern: Daniken, Knives Are Quiet, Army Of Infants Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Last Born Sons Bar 145: Jukebox The Bronze Bull: Screams and Whispers
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
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Majestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rod Pat & Dandy’s: Beg to Differ The Pub at Paula Brown Shop: Kyle White
Frankie’s: GOATWHORE, ANCIIENTS, All Hell, Morkast
The Village Idiot: Barile & May Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Jeff Stewart The Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap
OTHER
Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center: Open Mic Night Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
wed, june 28 ROCK, POP, HIP HOP
Frankie’s: Free Throw, Homesafe
ACOUSTIC, FOLK, ETHNIC
Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Barile & May Local Thyme: Duet To-It
OTHER
Pat & Dandy’s: Name That Tune Bier Stube: Karaoke, Lip Syncing
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Jazzy fundraising
Can’t wait until the 3rd annual Great Lakes Arts & Jazz Festival? The fall festival is set for Saturday, September 9, but until then you can celebrate the rich legacy of Toledo jazz through June 29 with festival supporters on Thursday evenings at The Summit in downtown Toledo. Presented with the H-Factor Jazz Show (88.3fm, 4-6pm Sundays), Thursday Jazz @ The Summit will offer weekly concerts to both help finance the festival and start the Great Lakes Arts & Jazz Festival Scholarship Fund, which will buy instruments and art/ music lessons for Toledo-area children. All performances from 6-11pm. $10 cover. Cash bar. Food available. The Summit. 23 N. Summit St., 419-241-1110. bit.ly/thursdayjazz
Food Bank Funk
Support the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank with beats— and canned beets, if you feel so inclined— during their Northwest Ohio Music Festival. Claudette King, daughter of blues legend B.B. King will headline with a 10 pm jam session. Hear The New Fashioned at 5:30pm, R&B singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis at 7pm and funk and soul from the Average White Band at 8:30pm. Enjoy food trucks, beer, wine and soda. $20/in advance. $25/at the door. 4:30-11pm. Saturday, June 24. International Park, 26 Main St., 419-242-5000. toledofoodbank.org
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Sunday 6.18
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A shopping center in Ohio is likely one of the last places you’d imagine would be home to a sandcastle but, for the last six years, Levis Commons has made bizarre beach dreams come true. Head to Perrysburg to watch sculptures emerge from four eight-ton sand piles and play in a 50-foot community sandbox (fully stocked with toys, buckets and other castle-making supplies) during Sand-Tastic. Enjoy live music, BMX stunt demos, bounce houses, plus games, plenty of activities for kids, and more. Noon-8pm. Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free
VIP Vintage
Stuck in the past? Find some like-minded vintage enthusiasts during the Finders Keepers Vintage Market at The Shops at Fallen Timbers. The travelling vintage market will bring creative, talented vendors selling vintage, antique, handmade, up-cycled and re-loved items to the outdoor mall on Saturday, June 16 for your buying— or browsing— pleasure. Get first dibs on unique goodies the night before during the VIP Preview Night. VIP Night: $7, includes admission for Saturday’s market. 5-8pm. Friday, June 15. Market: $5/general admission. 10am-4pm. Saturday, June 16. Kids 12 and under are free for both events. The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-740-7080. Finderskeepersvintagemarket.com —AC
7th Annual Sylvania Cycling Classic - Spectators and riders alike are invited to a day of racing around Maplewood Park. When you’re done cycling, check out the BMX show and stick around for prizes. Kids races are free to register. 9am-7pm. $40/registration for a race. Sylvania Cycling Classic, 6940 Maplewood Ave, Sylvania. Register at usacycling.org
Thursday 6.22 [theater] Perrysburg Musical Theatre Company presents a story of East meets West - Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical about a newly widowed woman and her romance with the King of Siam will hit the local stage for 6 nights, through June 27. Come see the critically acclaimed story about unlikely love in 1860’s Thailand. $13/in advance. $15/at the door. 7pm, Thursday-Saturday. 2pm, Sunday. Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg. Perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org
[comedy] Rooftop Comedy Series at Fleetwoods - A night of belly laughs is in store at Hensville, with stand up comedians from around the region performing in a fun outdoor setting. This week’s headliner is Detroit comic Lauren Uchalik. 8-9:30pm. Fleetwood’s Tap Room, 28 N. St. Clair St. 419-724-2337. hensvilletoledo.com. Free
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[music] [outdoors] The Sandpiper Musical Dinner Cruise - The cruise ship will float down the Maumee River, offering music by Kerry Patrick Clark and Hungarian fare from Tony Packo’s. These monthly, Wednesday evening cruises are BYOB. Upcoming dates: July 12, August 16 and September 13. $37. 6:30pm. Jefferson St. Dock at Promenade Park, Downtown Toledo. 419-537-1212. Sandpiperboat.com
Polish Summer Picnic - Sample ethnic foods, buy culturally-rich souvenirs, and hoof it on the wooden dance floor with live music at this twoday festival sponsored by the Toledo Area Polka Society. There will be a designated children’s area. 5-11pm, Friday, June 16; 2-11pm, Saturday, June 17. $8/adults Free/Children 16 and under. Oak Shade Grove Pavilion, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-420-5235. Look up the Polish Festival on Facebook.
5th Annual Sundae Stroll - This unconventional 5k, open to walkers and runners, will raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. Rewards at the finish line include snacks, a t-shirt, and a sundae for each participant. 8-11am. Registration $16.82/ children under 12, $32.64/adult. The Sundae Station, 1240 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green. Check Facebook for details and registration.
Thursday 6.15
Saturday 6.17
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[health] EPIC Toledo T-Town Dash - Get to know downtown Toledo through a series of clues and activities with a team of six. Refreshments and prizes will be distributed at the afterparty. 5:308:30pm. $10 individual/$50 team. Register at: epictoledo.com
[advocacy] Golden Opportunity - This annual fundraising event for Advocating Opportunity, a nonprofit working to end human trafficking and exploitation, will include live music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. Learn about the organization’s initiatives while enjoying a night out. 5:30-8:30pm. $50 in advance/$60 at door. Venue at 20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St. 419-241-2400. advocatingopportunity.com/golden-opportunity
Friday 6.16 [sports] Beatles Night: Mud Hens vs. Bulls - The Mud Hens will be boasting Beatles-themed uniforms, a post-game fireworks show, and a Beatles tribute band at Hensville in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. 7:05pm. $15. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. mudhens.com
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[outdoors] 1st Annual Monclova Township Garden Tour The Monclova Historical Foundation will host their first tour, a self-paced stroll around a variety of gorgeous gardens, including a daylily farm. Light refreshments will be provided. Noon4pm. $10. The Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd, Monclova. 419-861-1336. Monclovacommunitycenter.com
[music] [festival] 7th annual Midsummer Meltdown - The Toledo-based reggae and funk band Tropic Bombs is gearing up for this year’s festival. Catch ten bands on two stages and party ‘til you drop during this all-ages show. The diverse line-up includes local acts as well as Cleveland-based bands. $5/pre-sale. $7/at the door. 7:30pm-2am. Frankie’s Inner-City, 308 Main St., 419-698-4020. frankiesinnercity.com
road trip
Tacomania Here at Adams Street Publishing Co., we give the people what they want— and what they want is tacos. Join Current magazine, our Ann Arborbased sister publication, at Tacomania 2017 in Ypsilanti. Numerous vendors, offering crunchy and soft-shelled deliciousness in a creative assortment of flavors and fillings, will set up shop. And yes, there’ll be beer. A benefit for Growing Hope, a non-profit that provides food and sustainable garden initiatives for the hungry. 3-7pm. Saturday, June 17. $5/admission. Ypsilanti Farmers Marketplace, 16 S. Washington St., 734-668-4044. ecurrent.com –JK
Street knowledge Boost your brainpower, get whisked away to a fantasyland or just be a lookie-loo when the Ann Arbor Book Festival hits Michigan. From the street fair (Washington St. between 4th and 5th Ave.) on Saturday to book crawls in various restaurants, bars and stores, book vendors will have items for sale, and authors and poets will be on hand doing live readings of their works. Literati Bookstore will host special guest Roxane Gay, author of the Bad Feminist essay collection, at Hill Auditorium (825 N. University Ave.). 7pm on Friday, June 16: $30, includes a hardcover copy of Gay’s memoir. Event times and locations vary throughout Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, see website for specifics. Thursday, June 15-Saturday, June 17. aabookfestival.org –JK
Sunday 6.25 2017 V Collection Exotic Car Show - The Sylvania clothing and grooming hub hosts their annual car show. In addition to the usual Porsches and Spyders, there will also be Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, and a few other high-end toys. If you’ve got a vehicle with shapely lines hit up V Collection to get involved in the fun. 9am-noon. V Collection, 5630 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-0508. Check Facebook for details. Free
[film] Totoro in Toledo - Experience the fantastical storytelling of legendary anime production company Studio Ghibli when they bring My Neighbor Totoro to theaters for Studio Ghibli Fest 2017. Totoro is the tale of two sisters who move to a countryside home, only to find the area filled with mystical spirits and a cuddly, forest-dwelling beast named Totoro. The dubbed version plays 12:55pm on Sunday, June 25. The subtitled version plays at 7pm on Monday, June 26. $12.50/general. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St., 419-472-2324. fathomevents.com
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Cleveland streamers Scat with the coolest cats when jazz hits the Rock and Roll Capital of the World. The 38th annual Tri-C Jazz Fest descends on Cleveland to benefit Cuyahoga Community College. Boz Scaggs, Boney James, Norman Brown, Kamasi Washington, Dianne Reeves will be to make you shuffle your feet, snap your fingers and get down with your own bad self. Performances throughout Playhouse Square. All-festival passes are still available for $215. See website for details. Thursday, June 22-Saturday, June 24. Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid, Ave., Cleveland. 216-241-6000. playhousesquare.org –JK
The creative process, on display From sculpture to engineering, fonts to fashion, interior design to infrastructure, the creative process persists across industries. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation presents House Industries: A Type of Learning. On view through September 4. Free with museum admission. $22/ general admission (12-61), $20/seniors, $16.50/ youth, Free/children (2 and under). Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI. 313-982-6001. thehenryford.org —AC
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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO...
Eileen Iannone
Occupation: Manager of Bleak House Coffee Years lived in Toledo: my entire natural life The Toledo Museum of Art is the place in Toledo I’m most proud of. The best meal I had in Toledo was the chicken maklouba at Sidon Lebanese.
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The best view in Toledo is driving over the MLK bridge.
Old West End Festival is my favorite annual event.
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My favorite piece of local art is the Frank Gehry designed Center for Visual Arts. I’m at my most calm in Toledo when I’m running at Wildwood.
When I’m away from Toledo, I can’t wait to have La Michoacana’s street tacos when I get back.
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The nearby city I love to hate on is Columbus because football.
The Toledo business you’ll most likely find me at is The Attic on Adams.
If Toledo had a new motto, it would be “Eclectic Attempts” or “Keep Trying!”
One thing I’ve always meant to do in Toledo, but haven’t, is go to Pho Viet Nam! If I could change one thing about Toledo, I would set a precedent to other cities that inclusive growth is possible.
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The best ice cream in Toledo can be found at Rachel’s Handmade Ice Cream.
The street I drive on/walk on most often is Adams Street.
The best time I ever had in Toledo was sneaking into the Sundance drive-in as a child to see a double feature of The Lion King and Austin Powers.
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If I knew (my thighs) could get away with it, I would live exclusively off of All Crumbs English muffins.
The most underrated thing in Toledo is taking care of the Great Lakes and the Maumee River. The most overrated thing in Toledo is drinking everyday.
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Running for kids
You should be running anyhow, it’s just good for your health, but if you need a reason to run and benefit others, participate in the sixth annual Race4Justice 5K, presented by the Emerging Leaders Council of ABLE and LAWO. Benefits from the race will go towards the Medical-Legal Partnership for Children, a service that provides health and legal services to underserved children and families. The actual race begins at 9am, but be sure to be there early for check-in. 8am. Saturday, June 24. $30/before day of race, $35/day of race. Center for Equal Justice, 525 Jefferson Ave., 419-724-0030. race4justice.org –JK
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Lunar planting
Explore the fascinating relationship lunar cycles have with crops during Gardening by the Moon, a workshop explaining what farmers have known for centuries: just putting plants in the ground isn’t enough. Join Arden Pontasch of Sage Horticulture Solutions to learn more about what plants are up to at night and how nature is essential to your physical and emotional health. Make your reservation by emailing thespacetoledo@gmail.com. $15. 6-7pm. Saturday, June 17. The Space, 425 Jefferson Ave., 3rd Floor. 419-601-9163. thespacetoledo.com –AC
Call to Place your $10 Car ad here! 419.244.9859
2002 Silver Hyundai Elantra- Original owner, great runner, clean. 133k miles. Blue books for $3700 selling for only $3000. Call 419-309-3444
A Day in the Life with Dementia: Virtual Reality Technology Tours - Learn what it’s like to live with dementia through a virtual reality tour that simulates the disease. Caretakers, family members, and anyone wishing to learn more about living with Alzheimer’s or dementia are welcome to reserve a spot. 9am-3pm. Parkcliffe Community Neighborhood, 4234 Parkcliff Ln., 419-467-9066. Reservations can be made at parkcliffe.com. Free
Tuesday 6.20 Beginner Tai Chi Class - The Taoist Tai Chi Society hosts a class focusing on balance, strength, flexibility, and circulation, with overarching goals of self-improvement, health, and well-being. First class is free. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2pm. Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., 419-537-0131. taoist.org. Free
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1998 Dodge Durango 4 wheel drive - 1 owner - $2500. Call 419-461-6770
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RFS Charitable Foundation: An Innovative Approach to Behavioral Health Join a diverse team of mental health and social work professionals that is different by design. RFS Charitable Foundation improves communities, families, and schools through high-quality behavioral health services and trusting relationships. Our programs provide youth and families with community resources, clinical services, and extracurricular activities to reduce behavioral issues and substance abuse. RFS currently seeks skilled candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the communities that we serve. Now accepting applications for: Clinical Supervisors with a Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling. Required to have license to practice in the state of Ohio (LISW, LPCC). Must have the ability to provide leadership and supervision of mental health staff and assist in the clinical oversight of staff. Signing bonus upon hire is also included. Clinical Therapists who have obtained a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field. Must have license to practice in the state of Ohio (LSW, LPC). Must have the ability to maintain clinical responsibility for individual client and/or family. Must be familiar with the DSM 5 and be able to provide diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, individual therapy and other clinical documentation as deemed necessary by CARF and RFS Charitable Foundation standards. Signing bonus upon hire is also included. Case Managers with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must have the drive and desire to provide advocacy, arrangement and coordination of services, and linkage of resources based on the assessed needs of the client. Will be responsible for assisting clients in developing the necessary skills to reach their goals through appropriate interventions in the school system and throughout the community. AOD Counselors with 2 years of professional experience and personal relatable experience preferred. Must possess a CDCA or LCDC with a preferred Bachelor’s Degree.Seeking those with a passion for providing support and guidance through various techniques providing clients with necessary steps towards recovery. Will be responsible for facilitating services including individual therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, and education in daytime and evening hours. Why RFS is a great place to work… U Provides continuing education units U Provides professional development trainings U Hone your skills under the guidance of involved, engaged leadership U Take a fresh, holistic approach to behavioral health U Join a community-based organization that makes a difference where you live U Receive competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package U Receive clinical supervision for professionals seeking to advance licensure Please email resumes to HR@rfstackle.com and visit our website at www.rfstackle.com
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): There are three kinds of habits: good, bad, and neutral. Neutral habits— like doing Sudoku puzzles— are neither good nor bad but use up psychic energy that might be better directed into cultivating good habits. My challenge to you, Cancerian, is to dissolve one bad habit and one neutral habit by replacing them with two new good habits. Cosmic forces will be on your side as you make this effort.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have to admit that salt looks like sugar and sugar resembles salt. This isn’t usually a major problem, but mistaking the is inconvenient, and can wreck a meal. You may want to apply this lesson as a metaphor in the coming days, Aries. Be alert for things that outwardly seem to be alike but actually have different tastes and effects. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Program your smartphone to sound an alarm once every hour during the entire time you’re awake. Each time the bell or buzzer goes off, ask yourself whether or not the activity you’re engaged in at that specific moment is somehow serving your life’s main purpose. If it is, literally pat yourself on the back. If it’s not, get into closer alignment with your soul’s code— the blueprint of your destiny. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Actress Marisa Berenson offers a line of anti-aging products made from the seeds of a prickly pear. The manufacturing process isn’t easy: a quart of the potion requires 2,000 pounds of seeds. I see you as having a metaphorically similar challenge, Gemini. To create a small amount of the precious stuff you want, you’ll have to gather a ton of raw materials. Beware of your own desert-like phenomena. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Dear Dr. Astrology: Things often work out better for me than I imagined they would! I’m grateful every day, but I feel like I should somehow show even more appreciation. Any ideas? -Lucky Leo.� Dear Lucky: The smartest response to the abundance you have enjoyed is to boost your generosity. Give out blessings. Dispense praise. Help people access their potentials. Intensify your efforts to share your wealth. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Years ago, I enjoyed tea and boisterous conversation with a fan and his friend. A week later, I mentioned the event to a colleague. Her eyes got big and she shrieked— “You had tea with THE Cindy Sherman!� She then educated me on how successful and influential Cindy’s photography has been. I predict you too will enjoy inadvertent contact with an intriguing presence. Hopefully, you’ll recognize what’s happening as it occurs, and take full advantage. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A symbol of truth may be helpful in experiencing deeper meaning, but it’s not the same as communing with the raw truth, and may even become a distraction from it. Let’s consider one further variation on the theme: The
pictures in your mind’s eye may or may not have any connection with the world outside your brain. It’s especially important that you monitor their accuracy in the coming days. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to go gallivanting so heedlessly into the labyrinth. Or maybe it was. Who knows? It’s still too early to assess the value of your experiences in that maddening but fascinating tangle. Here’s one thing I do know for sure: If you want to exit the labyrinth, an opportunity will soon appear. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Over the years I’ve read numerous news reports about people who have engaged in intimate relations with clunky inanimate objects. I hope you won’t join those ranks in the coming weeks. Your longing is likely to be extra intense, innovative, and even exotic, but I trust you will confine its expression to unions with adult human beings. Here’s an old English word you might want to add to your vocabulary: “blissom.� It means “to bleat with sexual desire.� CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your life in the coming days should be low on lightweight diversions and high in top-quality content. Does that sound like fun? I hope so. I’d love to see you enjoy the hell out of yourself as you cut the fluff and focus on the pith. So, strip away the glossy excesses, my dear Capricorn. Skip a few steps if that doesn’t cause any envy. Expose the pretty lies, but then just work around them; don’t get bogged down in indulging in negative emotions about them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):Inventor, architect, and author Buckminster Fuller lived to the age of 87. For 63 of those years, he kept a detailed scrapbook diary that documented every day of his life. I would love to see you express yourself with that much disciplined ferocity during the next two weeks. According to my astrological analysis, you’re in a phase when you have maximum power to create your life with vigorous ingenuity and to show everyone exactly who you are. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have a cosmic license to enjoy almost too much sensual pleasure. Be unapologetic about surrounding yourself with flatterers and worshipers. Be sumptuously lazy. Got all that? It’s just the first part of your oracle. Here’s the rest: You have a cosmic license to explore the kind of spiritual growth that’s possible when you feel happy and fulfilled.
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Across 1.Turn ore into metal 6.With 66-Across, logical fallacy, and an alternate title for this puzzle 14.Capital city also known as the Paris of the Orient 15.Perk up 16.Live 17.Fixer-uppers? 18.Perennial trouble spot 20.Most uninteresting 21.Ltd.’s kin 22.Joey Fatone’s boy band 24.Sudden shock 27.Theater award given out by The Village Voice 29.Finn of fiction 33.TV show that “made DNA a household termâ€? according to its website 34.Alhambra’s city 37.Stereotypical guy 38.Tease mercilessly 39.German cooler 40.Showed the way 41.Cochlea site 42.Scrape (by) 43.1964 LBJ spot 45.Wu-Tang Clan’s in-house producer 46.Electoral district 48.NBA member: Abbr. 49.Team with a yoke 50.Étudiant’s spot 53.Recent, in the Reeperbahn 55.Strip legally 58.Georgia O’Keeffe Museum city 62.Waterworlds 65.Mistake 66.See 6-Across 67.Cypress Hill’s DJ 68.Souvenirs 69.“Win by ___â€?
Down 1.Son of Noah 2.Pad variety 3.Katelyn Nacon’s “Walking Dead� character 4.Snap 5.Tennessee NFLer 6.Runner Sebastian 7.Annoying figure 8.“Are we doing this?� 9.Pile of rocks 10.Metallica drummer Lars 11.Corona garnish 12.Cicero’s salutations 13.Squatter’s non-payment 15.Old PC screen 19.Volcanic rock ejecta 22.“A Spy in the House of Love� author 23.Some mattresses 24.Uniqlo rival 25.Japanese city where the Orix Buffaloes play 26.Feline hybrid 28.Relating to a cranial point 30.Private ride selection 31.Far-flung fad 32.Book that has the word “Allah� 2698 times 34.Test with four sub-tests: Abbr. 35.Troi on “Star Trek: TNG� 36.+ 44.Down and slightly to the right, on a map: Abbr. 47.Bring down 49.Beat in a race 51.Digital camera brand 52.Praying figure 54.It can help you go places 55.Rice pad 56.Frozen beverage brand 57.Fashion line 58.Droop 59.2013 Best Picture 60.Mists over 61.Scots Irish 63.Carnival city 64.Progressive biz: Abbr.
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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY
STYLE SENSE
Interview by Jeff Klima
photos by Christine Senack
Nicole Williams and Phenique Hayes. Isaac Smith and his dad, Dale.
Maple and Main Art & Music Festival
The sixth annual festival in downtown Sylvania turned Main Street into a gallery filled with artist tents and adoring audiences.
Jennifer and Steve Archer.
Moses Cooper, Jr. has been dressing his best for a half century. A Toledo resident since he got out of the Army (he saw this area during his military stint and fell in love with it), he drove a bus for TARTA for 39 years. Always looking his stylish best. Now an 86-year-old resident at Senior Star at West Park Place senior living community, he’s still drawing looks and compliments for his excellent sartorial sensibilities.
What does style mean to you?
Well, I’ll tell you what. My dad worked in the coal mines when I was a little kid. And at dinnertime, he would get dressed up. I mean, he would get DRESSED UP. And I’d say, “Hey dad, where you goin’?” And he’d say, “To dinner.” He was my idol. And I said to myself, If I’m going to be a man, I need to be like him and dress up for dinner. And here I am.
So you’ve always been pretty fashionable?
Maria Fowlie, Christina Ramsey, Jenny Gorkowski, Ionne Simmons and Nadia Packard.
The Old West End Festival
From the parade to the post-sunset parties, the historic neighborhood festival keeps Toledo weird year after year.
Oh, all my life. In fact, I don’t say this in a mean way, but you know Colin Powell, when he was in his military uniform? Well, they called me Colin Powell, because I drove a bus and our colors were dark blue, you could wear a white shirt or a blue shirt with a maroon tie. I went with the white shirt, with the maroon tie and the blue suit. It had my insignia on it, I had the gold stripes on the sleeve… I don’t know why I didn’t get a picture of that. People’d get on the bus and they’d say, “They got new
Moses Cooper, Jr. Age: 86 Retired TARTA bus driver
uniforms?” And I’d say, “No.” And they’d say, “Well why are you so different from the rest of the drivers?” That’s just me.
What’s a fashion rule you live by?
I don’t look at no prices, if I see something I want, I upgrade. Because you can’t take it with you.
Kevin Burke, Buggy the pup, Max Slater and Tierney Wiles
Rene Dougherty with Corri, Tobie and Isabel Saad
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