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Marketplace changesUPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS Shineology Organic Juicery and Live Food Emporium is open at 130 10th St. Offering organic fruit and veg-etable juices and raw foods, the shop has a variety of cleansing combinations for every palate. 7:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, closed weekends. 419-386-1059, shineologyjuice.com.

Ragazza Boutique at 6511 W. Cen-tral Ave. is closed. They moved to the former Lady C location, 5632 Main St., Sylvania. 419-872-4850, ragazzabou-tique.com.

Hairplay Salon is now open at 725 Ford St. The family-friendly salon boasts an upbeat atmosphere and accepts walk-ins. Hours vary, Tuesday-Saturday. 419-893-2225.

Shape My Jeans has moved from Franklin Park Mall to 1106 S. McCord Rd., near Spring Meadows Place between An-gola Rd. and Airport Hwy. in Holland.

Apple Retail Store is slated to open in Franklin Park Mall on Saturday, Decem-ber 6. Hours and contact info TBA.

Saving Station is open in the former location of Crazy Prices, 2520 S. Reynolds Rd. The used furniture store has existing locations at 444 Earl St. and 1122 W. Syl-vania Ave. 419-697-7283, savingstation.com

Vintage Vibes is open at 1501 Adams St., formerly Collabo’s. Get your throw-back clothing and furniture fix from noon-midnight Thursday-Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday. 419-290-3942, Facebook.com/vintagevibestoledo.

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Acts of heroismThe future of supermarket shopping is here, and Grocery Heroes is working to get fresh produce, dry goods and all kinds of food to those who can’t seem to get to the store. Meant for “time-strapped executives,” “working parents,” and “housebound seniors,” Grocery Heroes is an online service that allows you to order from a local grocer with delivery to your door. Customers register online with name and address. Participating area stores include FoodTown at 2725 W. Central Ave. and Walt Churchill’s Market, 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. groceryheroes.com.

GettinG in sAntA shApeSanta Runs, popular in December all over the U.S., have now arrived in UpTown Toledo. Join this holiday-themed fitness event in your best elf shoes or Santa hat—unlike competi-tive 5k races, fun is the name of the game. Proceeds will benefit the new UpTown Green at 1900 Madison Ave., where the race starts. Wearing red is strongly encouraged. Relax at the Toledo Club afterparty with fellow runners and members of The UpTown Association, 235 14th St. Register at runsignup.com. 9am, Saturday, December 13. uptownsantarun.org. — KT

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holidAy tourinGThe Old West End neighborhood is proud to honor the 25th Anniversary of the Tours de Noel. At 4pm on Decem-ber 6, see a tree and gazebo lighting at the Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum at Robinwood and Bancroft Sts. On December 7, enjoy historic house tours, a Cookie Walk, and a Gift Boutique fea-turing local vendors, at First Congre-gational Church on Collingwood at Virginia. Noon-7pm Sunday, December 7. $12/in advance, $15/day of. 419-360-2151. womenoftheoldwestendinc.com —MLR

toledo’s nye kick-off This New Year’s Eve, celebrate another year of greatness at a fantastic event on Wednesday, December 31 at The Grand Plaza Hotel in downtown Toledo. Dancing, live entertainment, an hors d’oeuvre buffet, a midnight champagne toast and Balloon Drop are planned. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Toledo City Paper is a proud sponsor of this event. Tickets at NewYearsEveToledo.com, Beauty Bar (2919 W. Central Ave.) and Serenity Health & Wellness (1685 Lance Pointe Rd.). Tickets $55/GA through December 17, $65/GA from December 18-24, and $75/GA December 25-30. 7pm, 444 N. Summit St. — KT


HolidaypeaceNature offers beauty this season byAlisonWood-Osmun

Nature’s holiday respiteMeld into the velvety shadows and pools

of soft radiance that only a full moon can cast on a naturalist-guided Full Moon Walk at Secor Metropark. Mingle in the quiet, tree-lined paths in the dappled light to see nocturnal wildlife and to hear their footfalls, wing beats and melodic calls. December 6th, 5:30pm to 6:30pm meet at Secor Park’s National Center for Nature Photography parking lot.

Slow down and enjoy an intriguing field study hike, Night Life Naturally at Stranleigh, 6-8pm De-cember 11 at Wildwood Metropark, starting at the Metz Visitor Center. This insightful and informa-tive naturalist-led outing delves into the history of the Stranahan estate grounds and the surround-ing wooded areas, while revealing the beauty and mystery of the park’s nocturnal wildlife.

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Stopping By Woods on a Snowy EveningWhose woods these are I think I know.His house is in the village though;He will not see me stopping hereTo watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queerTo stop without a farmhouse nearBetween the woods and frozen lakeThe darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shakeTo ask if there is some mistake.The only other sound’s the sweepOf easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,But I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep.

— Robert Frost

Take a breather from your fast-paced holidays to gaze upon the beauty and peacefulness of nature this season, much like Robert Frost in one of his most

well-known poems, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.”

Holiday lighting After sunset, gaze upward into the south-

eastern sky and behold the awe-inspiring

Gemini’s Meteor Shower from December

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meteor shower of the year, it will peak

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100 multicolored points of lights cascading

hourly. Celebrate the longest night of the

year, the Winter Solstice (December 21)

with some dazzling holiday star and planet

sightings. Bask in Jupiter’s bright white

radiance throughout the month, when the

Red Giant will be low in the east at sunset

and higher by 9pm. Look for Mars’ yellow-

ish orange glow high in the east between

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New play comes to the Center for Performing ArtsUT’s Department of Theatre and Film will perform a translation of the August Strindberg play, Miss Julie, Dec. 5-7. The play depicts gender and class struggles in the person of Miss Julie, who longs to escape the stifling structure of her Victorian lifestyle and begins a dangerous flirtation with one of her father’s servants - one that could cost her more than her status. Curtains go up at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. The play begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. Order tickets online via http://www.utoledo.edu/cocaevents/cpaboxofficeinfo.html or over the phone, 419.530.2375

University photographer Dan Miller snapped a few photos of University Hall and Centennial Mall during one of the year’s first snowfalls.

The University of Toledo College of Engineering has received a substantial multi-year gift from Toledo-based engineering, architectural and construction management firm SSOE Group to further nurture entrepreneurial mindsets among UT engineering graduates. “Not only has SSOE greatly contributed to the design and beauty of so many buildings at The

University of Toledo, but the firm has long been a great partner of the College of Engineering,” said Dr. Steven LeBlanc, interim dean of the college. LeBlanc said the gift will go toward supporting UT’s Engineering Technopreneurship Initiative, a specialized training program designed to assure that engineering graduates develop an entrepreneurial mindset, whether they would choose to pursue their careers within established organizations or in startups. “SSOE is pleased to continue our long association with the UT College of Engineering with this multi-year commitment to the University and the Engineering Innovation Fund,” said Tony Damon, CEO and president of SSOE. SSOE’s gift will be used to design, assemble and implement a sustainable framework starting the freshman year while promoting the areas of design, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. The framework will initially be centered around an enhanced freshman design experience, LeBlanc said. “SSOE is an international organization headquartered in northwest Ohio, and this leadership gift speaks

to its commitment to the future of this community,” said Vern Snyder, UT vice president for institutional advancement. “This is an example of how two organizations can work together to elevate innovation and entrepreneurship and caliber of the professional work force in our region to the benefit of the entire community,” said UT Interim President Nagi Naganathan. — By Jon Strunk

UT receives major SSOE gift to elevate entrepreneurship in engineering

Tie One On UpdateKeeping with the five-year tradition of UT’s prostate cancer awareness initiative, a Tie One On pregame reception is scheduled to coincide with the UT’s men’s basketball game against Bowling Green State University Monday, Jan. 26. In an effort to expand awareness to more than just one day a year, UT has added something more. During each home game during the 2014-2015 men’s basketball season, cancer survivors have been selected to receive front-row seats. During timeouts, they will be recognized for their fights against the disease. If you want to join the fun this year visit utoledo.edu/tieoneon

Don’t just study the legal process — experience it through The University of Toledo’s paralegal studies degree program. In a state-of-the-art mock trial courtroom, you can learn by doing as part of a legal team. Your instructors are practicing legal professionals, and you’ll gain valuable experience during an internship. UT’s unique program offers what others can’t — giving you the competitive edge after graduation.

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Toledo musicians by Catherine McGowan

After 35 years in the automo-tive electronics business, Gary Wagner decided to take what he previously considered a hobby and turn it into a business. His first memories of playing mu-sic harken back to early childhood, sitting with his grandmother at the piano. This experience only amplified his interest, and from high school on he has played piano and guitar in local groups such as Venyx, Booyah!, and The Old Dogs.

“Reuse, Recycle, Rock” is the motto at Wagner’s newly opened shop, Mu-sic Go Round. Buying and selling only used instruments, the shop is an oddity in a city where most music shops sell both new and used gear. This results in a unique inventory, where shoppers can browse many one-of-a-kind items. Some of these include a custom-built guitar from California luthier Jorge Pasaye Gonzalez, a vintage early-1950’s Rickenbacker double-neck steel gui-tar, and a Sovtek MiG 60 tube lead amp.

Music Go Round started accepting merchandise at the end of August and had its grand opening on October 16.

Another aspect of Music Go Round that sets it apart from other music shops in Toledo is that it provides more for customers than just buying and selling instruments. While also selling musical accessories and equipment, the store has space set aside for recording and education. Teachers rent prac-tice rooms for lessons in the back of the shop, and musicians can record in the studio.

Although the shop will not sell musical groups’ promotional merchandise, Wagner is looking to get involved with musicians in the Toledo area. “Some of the ideas we have include sponsorship of local bands and music events, pro-motion of local CD releases, a link to local music on our website, and providing access to recording resources for demos.” Wagner said.

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The blotterPulled from the pages of actual local police reportsUnexpected hitch

After a white van drove up to a Toledo man on November 10, he approached the vehicle, expecting to receive a ride. Instead, the driver robbed him at gun-point of $312 and his cell phone and fled the scene.

Everyone is on Facebook On November 7, a man stole a leather

jacket from Millennium Fashions in To-ledo. The suspect tried the jacket on and then told the clerk he was going to get something from his car. When the clerk asked why, the suspect showed a gun hidden in the waistband of his pants. The clerk later identified the sus-pect from an image on Facebook.

Follow your nose On November 14, a Bowling Green

resident reported a vehicle burglary. The thief took a Garmin GPS valued at $250 and a bottle of Victoria’s Secret ‘Night’ perfume.

Minor injuries, a major mistake

On October 31, a Toledo woman expe-rienced only minor injuries after a train struck her vehicle. The woman drove around downed crossing gates and the train failed to stop immediately as the conductor did not realize he had hit a vehicle. The woman was transported to Toledo Hospital for treatment.

That was a November to remember, all right. One for the record books. In like a whimper and out like a whine.

Sorta begs the question: Just what do folks care about anymore?

To start from the beginning, here in America, we pride ourselves on being the beacon of democracy, where the people rule. We have the right to participate in choosing our leaders. No blue blood re-quired; anyone with the talent and the determination can represent us, if we choose.

Aye, as Hamlet famously said, there’s the rub. If we choose.

Ballot box bluesYou might have heard by now that a

little thing called a democratic “election” was held early last month. If you weren’t aware, you’re not alone. Barely over one-third of registered voters in Lucas County bothered to make a decision on who sets policy in our fair state for the next four years. Ergo, it’s more of the same, as all incumbents were re-elected.

That includes Guvnah John Kasich, he of the ill-fated attempt to squelch unions a scant few years ago. Kasich ‘won’ the la-bor-friendly bastion that is Lucas County, with almost fifty-one percent of the vote.

Of course, with only thirty-four per-cent of registered voters casting ballots, that means more like seventeen-and-a-half percent of all possible votes were cast for the grand architect of SB 5.

Put another way, over eighty percent of registered voters chose not to vote for the Guvnah.

As Jefferson said, that doesn’t matter. Kasich forms the government for those who chose to participate.

In Lucas County, that means Kasich represents those where the vote totals were highest, in the western suburbs and areas of Toledo closest to them. Folks in the central city and older parts of Toledo, plus the older suburbs, voted at a much lower clip.

In some areas, less than ten percent of registered voters took a brief few minutes out of their day to exercise democracy. And the policies coming out of Columbus will likely leave them in the lurch for the Guvnah’s next term.

Perhaps people have become too jaded to believe that voting makes a difference. Maybe they think the “choice” comes down to Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dum-mer. Certainly there was little inspiration coming from Kasich’s erstwhile opponent, the bumbling Ed Fitzgerald, to motivate folks to come out and vote.

Maybe people are tired of delegating decisions to these hacks and want to take matters into their own hands in a dramatic show of direct democracy!

Takin’ it to the streetsThat could explain why Toledo was the

home to two major street protests follow-ing the little-noticed election. Folks who don’t believe voting makes a difference decided to take their grievances directly to the Man!

What’s more, these two protests were both in the same week, drawing tens of thousands off their couches and into the

streets. First, folks flooded the Lucas County Courthouse to protest perceived injustice in the lack of indictment of a po-lice officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Then, a huge crowd of workers and supporters jammed local Wal-Mart stores on Black Friday to protest perceived ill-treatment of Wal-Mart associates by Wal-Mart’s bil-lionaire owners.

Except, not so much. Both these pro-tests, attended by folks from across the region, drew a few dozen people at most. Seems direct democracy isn’t that much of a draw these days either.

Okay, maybe people just don’t think policy-making is that important and in-stead make their democratic choices in other ways. Consumer choices, maybe that’s where democracy lies in the early Twenty-First Century.

Folks were too geared up for Black Friday to bother voting or protesting. Who cares about Wal-Mart workers when we can get low, low prices every day?

Nope, even consumerist decision-making was at a low watermark this year. Retailers saw a trickle of on-site spending instead of the hoped-for flood. Too jaded to vote, too cynical to protest, too burned out to shop.

There was one glimmer of hope, though. Late in the month, over 100,000 people showed up to voice their respec-tive support in the all-important decision of Ohio State-versus-Michigan, which still represents a small percentage of people who live in those states. And it’s actually a sad comment on what it takes to make people care about something larger than themselves these days.

What gives? Are we all too buried in our own little lives and our online virtual profiles to think any of the rest of it mat-ters?

If so, what sort of democracy do we really live in? We’re reminded of another purported quote from the founding of America. Ben Franklin was asked what sort of government America would have. “A Republic,” Franklin replied. “If you can keep it.”

“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Toledo is replete with immigrant culture. It surfaces in our church-es, mosques, groceries, restaurants, events and festivals. And in a time when immigration is a hot-button issue, entire weekends in our city are dedicated to ethnic celebration—not a summer Satur-day goes by in NW Ohio without commemoration of an immigrant culture. Ethnic diversity is woven into the fabric of our city.

Beneath that fabric are core threads of businesses and fami-lies that have added more than just cultural diversity to our city’s

tapestry. These business owners have grown Toledo, adding to our employment and strength-ening the foundation of the local base, acting as leaders in the city and in their industries. They have done more than just make a living here; they have invested in our community, making it richer with both their native heritage and individual innovation.

The following four businesses, now multi-generational, have transcended their small, neigh-borhood status to become regional and even international in their reach. Yet, their roots lie here in our city and they are remembered for those roots. These immigrants came to Toledo to cre-ate better lives for themselves. They stayed to build a better community for all of us.

Toledo’s rich

tapestryby Chris Watson

photos by Michael Nemeth

These business owners have

done more than just make

a living; they have invested

in our community, making

it richer with their native

heritages and innovation.

THE GLASS CITY’S IMMIGRANT ROOTS

Clockwise from top left:

(top left): Joseph Sofo, founder of Sofo Foods, c. early 1970s.

(top right): Sutas Pipatjarasgit, founder of Magic Wok, and his wife Nucharee. They met on a plane on the way to the

States in 1968.

(bottom right): The Hajjar family.

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(bottom left): John Shousher, local real estate investor, was a

founder of Toledo’s first mosque in 1954.


The Sofo Family Sofo Foods/Sofo’s Italian Market

A ntonio Sofo left Bagnara, Italy at age 14 and sailed to New York City with one thing on his mind: mak-ing a better life. He shoveled coal for the E.W.

Bliss Company, a manufacturer of machine tools in Brook-lyn, worked hard to get himself established, and married an Italian woman, Carmela. When the New York factory closed, the family moved to work in one of the company’s Toledo facilities in the 1940’s.

After their son returned from the war in Korea, the fam-ily took a risk. Longing for native Italian meats and chees-es, they decided to procure Italian imports from Detroit and bring them back to Toledo. The popularity of those epicure-an delicacies morphed into Sofo’s first storefront, located in the 3200 block of Monroe Street near the Toledo Museum of Art. The product base was simple: quality imported hams, meats, cheeses and olive oils. Antonio manned the store, son Joe drove the truck for deliveries; Carmela, who spoke very little English, ran the register.

Now in its third generation, Sofo Foods is no longer a simple mom-and-pop operation. “My dad worked with Joe,” says Sofo’s Marketing Specialist Angie Rombach. “I worked at the retail store in high school and have been with Sofo Foods for 25 years.”

The specialty market at 5400 Monroe St. is only a small part of their current business. Sofo’s is now one of the larg-est ethnic food distributors in the Midwest, with distribu-tion centers located in Toledo as well as Indiana, Georgia, and Texas. Sofo Foods has more than 350 employees and its own brands of specialty imported and domestic products.

The company has long-reaching community roots as well. It is a major supporter of The National Italian Ameri-can Sports Hall of Fame, Helping Hands of St. Louis, and the Make A Wish Foundation. Sofo Foods puts an emphasis on food charities as well, including the Cherry Street Mis-sion and the NW Ohio Food Bank.

FamilyMagic Wok

S utas Pipatjarasgit came to New York from Thai-land in 1968 with $300. His road to franchise success didn’t start at his first Magic Wok. He

started cooking in a restaurant in New York while he also tended bar, drove a taxi, and worked in a factory. When he decided to raise a family, he moved to south-east Michigan and made several attempts to start res-taurants.

With a solid desire to own his own business, he part-nered locally to open Gourmet of China here in Toledo. Although successful, Sutas had a vision to open a res-taurant where fast, healthy entrees were prepared in an open kitchen design. When he sold his half of that restaurant, he took the money and invested in the first

(L to R): Joseph (Jr.) and Michael Sofo carry on the family’s 60-year tradition, expanding from a single Toledo storefront to become one of the largest ethnic food distributors in the country.

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Tommy Pipatjarasgit, his wife

Annie (left) and sister Tanya.

With Magic Wok,

Sutas had a vision

to open a restaurant

where fast, healthy

entrees were

prepared in an open

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The Pipatjarasgit


Magic Wok in Toledo, which opened in 1983 in the food court of Franklin Park Mall. When he opened his second loca-tion, complete with a drive-through, his pattern of success was set.

Not satisfied with just the Magic Wok concept, the family has taken advantage of other opportunities. “Tropical Grill and Juices started when space opened up in the Franklin Park mall,” said Tommy Pi-patjarasgit, who has owned and operated the stores since 2000. “We had the idea of serving healthy wraps and smoothies with the motto of ‘eat healthy, live happy.’” A second Grill is now open in Taylor, MI and smoothies are now sold at all Magic Wok locations as well.

One of their innovative concepts is serving school lunches. “We currently serve a handful of schools,” said Tommy. The lunches are parent-funded and pro-vide a range of menu choices including their famous egg rolls a la carte. “We’ve been doing it for more than 15 years and the kids love it.”

The Magic Wok now has eight loca-tions in Toledo, two in Michigan, and three internationally in Bahrain.

“I cannot say enough

about the people who work with us.”

— Labib Hajjar

Labib Hajjar The Beirut

T he Beirut may not have the national TV sitcom reputation of some local eateries, but to Toledo residents it is equally beloved. Labib Hajjar came from Lebanon to the states go to school and study ag-

riculture. His intention was to go into farming, but he found his way to To-ledo less grandly, in 1974. “I got lost on the way to Cleveland. There wasn’t an exit to the turnpike yet,” he remarked.

His cousin was an engineer and invented a special oven to make pita bread. Together, they started Beirut Bakery, that also sold Mediterranean

dishes to go. Labib bought the restaurant from a previous owner that had been a bakery customer, and established his first eatery. “I loved that place,” he said, fondly.

Established in 1977 under joint ownership of Labib Hajjar and Riad Abou-Arraj, Beirut Bakery moved from its original 86-seat lo-cation at 4040 Monroe St. to its current location, a 200-seat facility. Beirut Restaurant remains a regional favorite.

In 1989 Byblos was opened on Reynolds as a partnership within the family. By 2002, Labib opened the original Poco Piatti on Mon-roe Street as well, hoping to serve health-conscious menu choices in small, sharable portions. In 2006, Labib’s son Elias, who studied hospitality management at Ohio State University, opened Poco Pi-atti in its current location at Levis Commons in Perrysburg.

The Beirut is a strong local charity supporter including Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation, ProMedica charities, and is the major benefactor of the Red Cross Oscar Night fundraiser. “We sup-port many local schools as well,” Labib stated. “This is our home.”

Labib shares his praise. “I cannot say enough about the people who work with us,” he claimed proudly. “My wife Karyn, my part-ner Riad, Elias, Hussein and Don . . . between us, we have over 200 years of experience in our kitchen.” That experience shows—The Beirut received the Best Ethnic Restaurant in Ohio Award in 2012.

(From L to R): Riad Abou Arrage, Don Hollstein, Labib Hajjar, Elias Abour Araj and Hussein Khechen

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“We have to stop hate.

That is the only way we

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with our family,

our children,

our grandchildren, and our neighbors.”

— John Shousher

John Shousher Investor, Islamic Center of Greater Toledo

Many immigrants have a long trail to Toledo. John Shousher’s father came to America from Lebanon in 1902, fleeing the general pre-war turmoil in the Middle East and Europe at that time. It was not unusual

for whole families to split up and travel across the Atlantic, coming through Ar-gentina, Mexico, Cuba and New York. John’s father came to America and moved to Montana, where he was a railroad worker. Making his way across the country, members of his family finally settled here in Toledo. While working the railroad, Shousher’s father served briefly in the National Guard during WWI. John, now 86, and his brother ran a real estate investment company and J-S Vending here in the city.

What’s most compelling about Shousher’s journey is his absolute dedication to cultural diversity. He was one of the founders of the first mosque in Toledo, es-tablished in 1954 on East Bancroft St. He has served as a site administrator, pub-lic relations representative, and fund-raiser in the Muslim community for many years.

In 1978, after membership growth stretched the E. Bancroft facility to the limit, Shousher helped secure and plan the 48-acre campus that has become one of the icons of Perrysburg Township: the mosque and Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, as opened in 1983. The Center has been a staple of the Muslim and Inter-faith communities ever since, working to promote freedom of religion. “We try to promote mutual understanding of our cultures and foster acceptance of our dif-ferences,” Shousher said.

This is no small task, and Shousher has been tireless in his efforts. His work as a Multifaith and Multi-Cultural Ambassador was recognized when he became a 2013 inductee into the Heroes of Compassion Gallery for Toledo. Shousher’s long-standing work has also been passed along to his children, who remain well-rooted in the city. His son Hussein is an engineer and president of GEM, Inc.; his son Mo, now deceased, was a well-known lawyer and constant voice on Toledo’s WIOT for more than 30 years. Hussein has three daughters; Lila, Mona and Mariam, all of them employed in Toledo.

John is very interested in fostering and sustaining community understanding. “I have 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren,” he proudly claimed. “We have to stop hate. That is the only way we can live comfortably with our family, our children, our grandchildren, and our neighbors,” he said. n

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Hops in Frog CityToledo’s newest nano-breweryby Kevin Moore

Black Frog Brewery is a hidden gem. The Holland-based startup, housed in the garage of owner Chris Harris, has thousands of drivers pass by everyday without the slightest idea of what is fermenting in the area’s newest brewery.

Harris walked down his driveway to offer a broad smile and a strong handshake. “I hope you like beer,” he said. He gave a tour of the small space that he and his father built together on one side of his garage. An insulated fermentation chamber, kept at a steady 68 degrees, is where all the action happens. Returning to the anteroom, stacked bins feature labels such as “Barley” and “Malt.” A 22-ounce bottle sits on a table, sporting a tan label that reads “Amphibian APA.”

He poured a glass for each of us. “I’ve been brewing for four

years,” he said. “I started with a little Mr. Beer kit. My wife got me a wine kit earlier, but it just took too long. I made my first beer 30 days later. I thought, ‘Behold! I have made beer.’ Like any new hobby, I threw myself into it. Eventually, I started venturing into my own recipes.”

My sample of Amphibian APA was coffee-caramel colored with a thin layer of white foam on top, full of body and slightly sweet.

“I started working with different grains to see what I liked and settled on sweeter honey malts,” he continued. “I was hooked! But I could never drink all this beer so I started giving it to friends for feedback. Everyone liked it.”

Harris arrived at an epiphany, leading to a question for every hobbyist-turned-entrepreneur: “Man, I wonder if I can make a living doing this?”

In early 2013, he consulted with the local chamber of commerce to develop a business plan. Like most new ventures, the major costs are encountered upfront, and Harris started working overtime at his job with the Social Security Administration to save money. A big break came in July 2013, when Governor Kasich reduced the state brewing license fee from $4,000 to $1,000.

With all the proper documents in order, this “nano-brewery” began brewing on September 1. On October 18, Harris shipped his first order of 10 cases (roughly 100 bottles) to The Andersons on Talmadge Road. The order sold out in a week.

“I couldn’t be more ecstatic! The love everyone has been giving me is amazing. I knew I made good beer, but it’s such a good feeling to have that validated,” he said.

Harris’ process is simple: he brews what he likes. Thus, the

initial Black Frog lineup is the Amphibian American Pale

Ale, Froglicious Honey Porter, and Cream of the

Frog Cream Ale. These craft beers, part of Harris’ Hometown Series, are available at the Andersons store on Talmadge Road, and will make their way into other Andersons locations soon.

“The Andersons have been terrific

partners to work with,” Harris said.

Looking ahead, Harris wants to expand his

selection to include more tributes to the Frog City as well as a separate International Series to honor the global craft beer culture. He plans on expanding his humble brewery into a larger space next year to begin kegging for local restaurants and bars. Harris’ long term dream is to move his brewery into a storefront with a tap room where he can have a beer with Toledoans who share his passion.

“I love talking to people. I love drinking beer. This is like living the dream.”

For more information about Black Frog Brewery, visit blackfrogbrewery.com,

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CulinaryWednesday, 12.3Help Bake CookiesCollingwood PresbyterianHelp bake cookies for the 12/7 Christmas Cookie Walk. Dinner will be provided. 5:30pm. 2108 Collingwood Blvd. 419-246-9333, toledooldwestend.com

Festive FeastThe Toledo ZooFeel the holiday spirit with a buffet style feast, family-friendly seasonal entertainment and photos with Santa. 6-8:30pm. Monday-Wednesday through December 17. $35/adults, $25/ages 2-11. 2700 Broadway St. 419-385-4040, toledozoo.org

Friday, 12.5Dickens’ DinnerThe Toledo ClubJoin the Toledo Club, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre and the Valentine Theatre for a story-inspired bountiful buffet with live music before The Rep’s performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Valentine.Transportation will be available for $5/person from the Toledo Club to the theatre. Reservations required. 5:30-8pm. $60/dinner and show, $45/dinner only. 235 14th St. 419-254-2961. toledorep.org

Saturday, 12.6International Tea & Gingerbread PartyHilton Garden InnEnjoy an assortment of food, desserts, and steaming cups of fragrant teas; decorate a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Two sessions: 11:30am & 3:30pm. $25/adults and children, $45/tea and gingerbread house package. 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. isohimpact.org

RSVP BYOB Dinner Party #6Happy Badger CafeEnjoy a menu of high-quality foods and live musical entertainment. Vegetarian option available. Reservations required. 7-9:30pm. $30. 331 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-0706.

Holiday BakingMaumee Bay Kitchen and BathLearn how to make perfect holiday desserts and breads that will impress your guests. Reservations required. 10am-noon. $20. 5758 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-4390. maumeebaykitchenandbathsylvania.com

Saturday, 12.137th Annual Cookie WalkSt. George Cathedral Fellowship HallPick from a wide selection of traditional holiday and ethnic cookies. 10am-4pm; lunch available from 11am-2pm. $10/pound for holiday cookies, others are sold separately. 3754 Woodley Rd. 419-475-7054.

Italian CookingMaumee Bay Kitchen and BathLearn how to make authentic Italian foods with Moussa Salloukh of LaScola and Burger Bar 419. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $30. 5758 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-4390. maumeebaykitchenandbathsylvania.com

OnGOInG CulInARY:Saturdayslocal ProduceToledo Farmers’ MarketA highlight of Toledo’s Warehouse District, this market features high quality, home-grown produce and hand crafted items. 8am-2pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com

Saturdays & SundaysHappy Badger Brunch Black Kite Coffee and PiesEnjoy a unique menu of the freshest ingredients at this sit-down, made-to-order brunch. 10:30am-2:30pm. 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee

TastingsThursday, 12.4Beer and Wine TastingFlick’s Package liquor, Inc.Sample the latest delivery from Stone Brewery and Mangria. 5-7pm December 4; 1-3pm December 6. 3320 W. Sterns Rd., Lambertville. 734-854-2000. flicks4fun.com

Hebrew Happy HoursFusion BistroJoin Young Jewish Toledo for a drink and a good time. 6-9pm. 3136 Markway Rd. 419-724-0362. jewishtoledo.org

Friday, 12.5Holiday Tea At StranleighWildwood Preserve: Manor HouseGuests will enjoy a morning tea with musical entertainment, followed by a leisurely stroll through the fabulously decorated Manor House before it opens to the public. Reservations required. 10:30am-12:30pm. $25. 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-344-4765. metroparkstoledo.com

Wednesday, 12.17Holiday TeaWolcott House MuseumTeatime will include a variety of tea sandwiches and aromatic holiday teas. Guests will sit at elegantly set tables inside the beautiful historical Wolcott House. Registration required. 1:30pm. $15. 1035 River Rd., Maumee. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org

OnGOInG TASTInGS:TuesdaysTasty TuesdaysVeritas Cork & CraftCome in after work and taste six different beers with a different weekly theme. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. 505 Jefferson Ave. 419-214-9463. veritastoledo.com

WednesdaysWine WednesdaysThe Andersons MarketSample 2 oz. samples of wine while listening to live jazz music. 6-8pm. Price varies. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com

ThursdaysWine TastingPaula Brown ShopSample top-quality wines. 5-7:30pm. $1 per taste/$4-$5 glasses of wine. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

FridaysFriday TastingsWalt Churchill’s MarketSample a variety of flavorful wine. 4-7pm. 26625 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com

SaturdaysSaturday Beer TastingAndersons MarketGet informed on what is happening and developing in the world of beer while tasting the latest store highlighted brews. 2-4pm. Prices vary. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. andersonsmarket.com

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Perfect pairingsThe holiday season commences at Treo with their 7th annual Christmas by Candlelight Dinner. The menu, created by Chef Brett McIntosh, boasts a 6-course holiday-inspired feast. Begin with hors d’oeuvres, like lobster-stuffed mushrooms with clarified herb butter and cherry and bourbon glazed meatballs, followed by beautifully plated main courses and a pumpkin mousse spice cake dessert. The sommelier will select the perfect wines to pair with each course. Reservations required. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres begin at 6pm, dinner starts promptly at 7pm on Tuesday, December 9. $75, includes tax + tip. Treo Restaurant, 5703 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-2266. treosylvania.com

Christmas grandeurStep into the late 19th century for the 14th annual Victorian Christmas Tea and Open House at The Matthew Brown House, one of the most beautiful homes in the city. The classy holiday fete will feature fragrant teas, paired with seasonal foods, all served on fine china and elegant linens. Hosted by the Historic Vistula Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the mission of preserving historic properties, the tea and open house takes guests back in time to revisit some of Toledo’s old world charm. Proceeds benefit the Historic Vistula Foundation. Sittings take place at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm on Friday, December 12; 11am, 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, December 13; 12:30pm,

2:30pm and 4:30pm on Sunday, December 14. The Matthew Brown House, 1107 N. Superior St. 419-266-8039. historicvistulafoundation.org

Mediterranean flavorsThe architecture isn’t the only fresh thing about Muna Market, Sylvania’s newest grocer, which takes pride in its selection of hand-cut meats, fresh produce, grocery items and prepared foods. The contemporary marketplace features homemade Mediterranean foods made to order. You can find a variety of hookah tobacco, as well as daily specials and authentic middle eastern cuisine. Hours: 8am-9pm, daily. Muna Market, 5464 Monroe St. 419-214-0386. facebook.com/Munamarket

What’s poppin’?Looking for the perfect holiday nibble, or perhaps a stocking stuffer? Keeping things local, Rachel Michael’s incorporates a rotating selection of seasonal Maumee Bay Brewery beer and Maddie & Bella Coffee for two inspired popcorn flavors. Rachel Michael’s creative popcorns, locally popped using coconut oil and non-GMO kernels, can now be found at Cork’s Fine Wine & Liquors, Flick’s Package Liquor and both Churchill’s locations.Shipping is available. Hours: 10am-7pm, Monday-Saturday. Prices vary. Rachel Michael’s Gourmet Popcorn, 5307 Monroe St. 419-318-0800. rachelmichaelspopcorn.com —MLR


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The Von Trapps returnThe Maumee Indoor Theatre is alive with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, the subject of almost 50 years of performances. The classic musical tells the story of a woman, the governess for the children of a Naval officer widower, after she leaves an Austrian convent. 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm Sunday, December 14. $5. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome —MK

Popcorn for thoughtAs the weather gets cold, Way Library invites visitors for film screenings that are a different kind of cool. Have some Reel Talk on Thursday, December 11, at 10am, after the screening of Champagne for Ceasar. The 1950 comedy centers around an unsuccessful genius who uses a game show to seek revenge on a business owner who previously rejected him. As a part of Reel Art@Way, Quartet will be screened at 7pm Friday, December 12. A comedy-drama from 2012, Quartet is based on a play about retired opera singers. Audiences may remember The Village Players performing the same play this past September. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free —AC

Saturday, 12.6IndependentFilm“Defiant”-Enjoy the premiere of Defiant from local filmmaker Josh Runyan. 7pm & 9:15pm. $7. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome

Sunday, 12.7ToledoStories-Enjoy a screening of WGTE’s two most popular documentaries from their Toledo Stories series, Let’s All Go Down to Tiedtke’s and The Trianon, The Paramount and Kin Wa Low: The Best Nights of Our Lives. 2pm. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome Free

Wednesday, 12.10TheVaticanMuseums3D- For the first time ever, see the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Ultra HD 4K/3D. Two of the leading alternative cinema providers, Fathom Events and SpectiCast have joined forces with SKY Productions for a technologically advanced view of some of the world’s most prized works of art. 7pm. $15/adult, $14/students and seniors, $13/ages 11 and under. Franklin Park 16, 5001 Monroe St. 419-472-2324. fathomevents.com, thevaticanmuseumsincinemas.com

Sunday, 12.14TheSoundofMusic- Enjoy a screening of the classic 1965 film. Showtimes: 2pm, 4:30pm & 7pm. $5. Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902. greateasterntheatres.com/maumeehome


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It’s likely you’ve been hearing about The Book of Mormon and probably not the Joseph Smith ‘magical glasses’ version. The play, penned by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has been the toast of critics since its Broadway debut in 2011, earning 9 Tony awards, a Grammy and heralded by the New York Times as “The best musical of this century.” And now it’s making a stop in Toledo at the Stranahan Theater for an 8-show run—just in time to bring us a healthy dose of heresy for the holidays.

Hello! I’d like to talk to you about our Lord Jesus Christ

The show is centered around the journey of two missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Elder Price and Elder Cunningham and their journey to spread the good word of the Book of Mormon. The faithful and rising Church Star Elder Price, hoping to land a sweet gig proselytizing in Orlando, FL, is shocked when he is partnered with Church black sheep, Elder Cunningham, and stationed in Uganda. Upon arrival, they learn that a healthy helping of faith might not be the answer in the war-torn, AIDS-ridden plains of Africa.

While that brief synopsis might lead you to expect a venomous deconstruction of the Mormon religion in typical South Park fashion, the show actually paints a surprisingly warm, albeit sharp and snarky, picture of the faith. Not to say you shouldn’t expect the show to be

pushing the envelope of raunchiness, but its real genius covers the spectrum from filthy to philosophical, delivering not just a hilarious caricature of one of America’s quirkiest religions, but a satire of all organized religion. In fact Parker has described the show as,“An Atheist’s love letter to religion.”

Though the South Park duo is known for always-offensive and foul-mouthed cartoon antics by four small town kids ripping through pop culture, Parker and Stone both have a background in musicals. Starting in college by raising 100k to produce and film the campy cult classic Cannibal: The Musical (now viewable on Netflix) and all the way to an Academy Award nom for Blame Canada, a song from the 1999 South Park movie, they’ve proven their ability to pull a song out of off-color humor. Those chops, coupled with their upbringing in the very Mormon-friendly state of Colorado, are the basis for the show.

Shut up and Take My Money The play’s original Broadway-run

tickets have been notoriously difficult to acquire and it’s looking like Toledo is no exception. If you want to get seats, you need to act fast; a Stranahan Theater box office representative stated, “It’s easily been the fastest selling ticket of the year, and we’re on pace to sell out every show.”

Get your tickets for The Book of Mormon at theaterleague.com/toledo/BookofMormon, or call

the Stranahan Theater box office at 419-381-8851.

Saturday, 12.6 The Croswell Christmas Spectacular - A holiday musical revue with a cast of nearly 50 singers and dancers. 7:30pm December 6; 2:30pm December 7, 13 & 14; 7:30pm December 12 & 13. $15+. The Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, Michigan. 517-264-7469. croswell.org Saturday/Sunday, 12.6 &7Open Auditions, The Hound of the Baskervilles - Auditions will be held for the Valentine Theatre’s Studio A production of “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” No advanced preparation is necessary, and sides will be available for cold reads on each audition day. 12-4pm Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7. Show dates are March 6-8, 13-15, 27-29, 2015. 410 Adams St. Info at 419-242-3490, ext. 15, or [email protected].

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Christmas MiraclesSince 1951, Amahl and the Night Visitors, a short opera, has entertained audiences tell-

ing the tale of a poor, crippled shepherd boy who runs into three kings on their way to see the newborn Jesus. Miracles happen when the boy offers his only crutch to baby Jesus as a gift. This family-friendly Christmas story is sure to spread feelings of hope. 7pm December 5 and 4pm December 6. $15. Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre, Wolfe Center for the Arts, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. bgsu.edu —MK

Louise after deathOne of the most significant American sculptors, Louise

Nevelson, will be resurrected through the Actors Collaborative of Toledo at 7pm Thursday, December 11 in the Little Theatre at the Toledo Museum of Art. ACT will perform Edward Albee’s Occupant, an unconventional two-person play exploring the life and identity of Nevelson through an interview with The Man, played by Heath Huber and a deceased Louise, played by ACT founding member, Barbara Barkan. An uncompromis-ing interview explores her identity as a woman and its impact on her experimental and masculine sculptures. Following the production, a talk with the two actors and director will fur-ther explore the play’s intense, reflective themes. At 6:30pm

Thursday, December 4, John DuVall will guide a TMA tour of the works of Louise Nevelson. For more information on the group, visit facebook.com/ActorsCol-laborativeToledoAct.

Redemption realized Since the mid-80s, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre has en-

chanted audiences with its annual production of A Christmas Carol. Director Debra Ross Calabrese continues this year with the Toledo tradition. Debra promises “subtle changes for people who have seen it before and a great production for those new to the story.” A revamped set promises a seriously spectacular stage. Paired with a story tweaked from one of Charles Dickens's original scripts, the timeless tale will come alive with nearly one-hundred locals, beautiful costumes and classic carols. 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, December 5, 6. 2:30, Sunday December 7. $27/adults, $17/children .The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams Street, Toledo. 419-242-34900. toledorep.org

Sleepless in shorthand

Soon, student play-wrights, directors and actors will push through sleep deprivation and creative challenges to perform and pro-duce one-act plays. University of Toledo students will be assigned based on theater specialty the night before showtime to kick off the 9th Annual 24 Hour Plays. Playwrights will choose two props and then work with local playwright Eric Pfeffinger to craft a quick master-piece. Actors and directors will then be tasked with quick memorization. Chair and associate Professor of Theatre, Dr. Edmund B. Lingun, describes the process as “an es-tablished method for creating plays in 24 hours.” Audi-ence members will witness the unexpected, delightful

creations and decide the winner by applause. 7:30pm, Saturday, December 13. $5/general, $3/students and seniors. The Ohio Theater, 3114 Lagrange St., 419-720-8952, utoledo.edu/comm-arts/theatrefilm/currentseason —AC

Toledo Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Stranahan

This production marks the ToledoBal-let’s 74th year performing the renowned play and is accompanied by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Theater-goers will enjoy a familiar looking set—Clara’s home looks exactly like the Manor House at Wild-wood Metropark. This production also fea-tures local celebrity cast members like radio personality Denny Schaefer of 3WMFM, Pro-medica CEO Randy Oostra, and retired Blade editor and Vice President, Tom Walton in the role of Mother Ginger. Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant will be featured as Mother Ginger in the student performance. The performance will include principal roles played by members of the Miami City Ballet. 11am Friday, December 12 (student performance), 2pm and 7pm Saturday, December 13, and 2pm Sunday December 14. — JK

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Thursday, 12.4Toledo Writes: Readings by Toledo Area Writers - Ryan Bunch, performing and literary arts coordinator at The Arts Commission, hosts an evening of readings by local writers. 7:30-8:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Tuesday, 12.9Poet’s Workshop - Guests partake in studio instruction around a poet’s original works, with group and individual exercises to encourage better practice. This is the last of four sessions. 6-8:30pm. $50/new Studio members, $25/continuing Studio members. Abracadabra Studio of Poetics, 23 N. Huron St. abracadabrapoetry.com

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Toledo author Robert Flanagan has strong ties to the city. He grew up in a one-bedroom apartment above an Irish bar and grill near the corner of Monroe Street and Detroit Avenue. He wrote throughout his life and graduated from Central Catholic High School. After joining the U.S. Marine Corps reserve, Flanagan received his B.A. from the University of Toledo and his M.A. from the University of Chicago.

In his works, Flanagan’s immersion in Toledo's working-class culture is obvious. Without embellishment, the author’s tone is straightforward, putting truth before tact. To call him a realist seems inaccurate; he has no agenda except for a concern for sincerity.

His newest collection of works, Story Hour & Other Stories, presents Flanagan in his authentic, believable and reflective style. Published by Bottom Dog

Press earlier this year, Story Hour catalogues the lives and minds of 11 very different characters through third-person narrative. The thoughts of

old men, young men and those in-between are all represented, with meditations on love, loss and struggle. Although Flanagan does not present an optimistic message, he is not cynical. Rather, Flanagan lays real experiences on the table and invites his readers

to take what they wish. Despite the difficult lives of his

complicated characters, the author maintains a certain softness throughout, providing moments of both tenderness and violence. Despite difficult situations, all of the characters seem to want to do the right thing, but with limited options.

Flanagan’s characters are self-aware

and reflective in a seemingly apologetic way. However, the author is not interested in apologies or morbid fascination, instead he wants the reader to listen, engage, understand and laugh.

Flanagan has two stage plays, Jupus Redeye and Version 2.0; one essay, Essay: What You Learned in Boxing; a novel, Maggot; another collection of stories, Naked to Naked Goes, and five books of poetry, all available for purchase.

With a unique voice and well-crafted, thoughtful works, the seasoned writer receives immense praise. After 30 years as Director of Creative Writing as Ohio Wesleyan University, Flanagan is currently retired, writes full time and resides in Delaware, Ohio.

For more information on Robert Flanagan or to purchase his works, visit robertflanagan.com.

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Toledo writesEnter the museum, sit back and relax while a specially curated group of local poets explore Story Lore: An Exhibition of Narrative Poetry. Writers, hand-picked by Ryan Bunch, local writer and performing and literary arts coordinator for the Arts Commission, each provide a unique approach to narrative. The evening’s writers all have strong ties to the community, often with a history of education and community-based organizing. Featured authors who will join Bunch include Nick Muska, Owens Professor Leonard Kress, University of Toledo Professor Timothy Geiger, Michael Kocinski, and Toledo School for the Arts Instructor Justin Longacre. The narrative-based poems will be accessible for people with all levels of literary knowledge. 7:30pm Thursday, December 4. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000, toledomuseum.org Free

Winter in focusCelebrate the start of winter with local poets and warm cider. On Saturday, December 13, Winter Poems will offer you the chance to take some time out from holiday activities and focus your energy on the change of seasons. The celebration will begin at 5:30pm with baked goods, crafts and poetry chapbooks from local poets and the first sale of a series of handmade chapbooks, 100 Thousand Poets for Change Toledo. Portion of the proceeds will benefit Sylvania Avenue Neighbors, in an effort to obtain non-profit status. Starting at 6pm, an hour of open mic will give local writers the chance to take the stage for short readings. The evening’s events are sponsored by Sylvania Avenue Neighbors and 100 Thousand Poets for Change Toledo. 5:30-7pm Saturday, December 13. Ausburg Lutheran Church, 1342 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-478-2374, SANeighbors.org Free —AC

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Picturesque storytelling

Local artist Michelle Duni goes against the norm

by Melissa Krueger

Toledo native and artist Michelle Duni is no stranger to swimming against the current. Duni describes her family as “strictly in the medical field,” so pursuing art has made her a self-perceived black sheep. In her college years, she went from majoring in Biology to English Literature before deciding to take a different route. “If you have a gift and don’t use it, it’s kind of a sin,” she explained. Art is Duni’s gift and she definitely uses it.

Since childhood, Duni has been creating. “My mom would give me a pen and paper in church to keep me quiet,” says Duni. From then on, her love and talent for art blossomed. Her pieces include a lot of ink drawings and watercolors, favorite mediums for inspired images for childrens’ books. As her next challenge, she would like to take on oil paintings.Duni is currently working on a 50-page comic called Scatterbrained. She is hoping to have it in her “hot little hands”

by spring, 2015. “The art is pretty close to being finished . . . I need to move to production,” Duni said. She has shown pieces at Artomatic, the Art Supply Depo and a self-created pop-up shop called Mew

Gallery, as well as H a n d m a d e Toledo for Maker’s Mart. She is looking for new shows in the future and also

wants to illustrate children’s books.

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young artists trying to make it along with others

attempting to achieve their dreams: “Don’t let anybody negatively

influence you if it’s something you really want to do.”

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Saturday, 12.13DIYpsi- Handmade art, craft beer, creative food, live music and more than 50 of the best indie artists in Ypsilanti all in one place. 11-6pm Saturday and Sunday. Riverside Art Center, 76 N Huron St., Ypsilanti. diypsi.com Free

Sunday, 12.14WinterFestivalofCrafts- Pick up that last minute holiday gift, decoration or something for yourself. Homemade fair by members of the Toledo Craftman’s Guild. 10am-4pm. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. toledocraftsmansguild.org Free

Tuesday, 12.16PersonalizedPaintedPotteryAllDayLong!Stop in all day to make a holiday gifts. Please purchase items in advance online to reserve inventory. 10am-7pm. Price per piece. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Ongoing: TasteofIndia:GroupShowofContemporaryIndianArt- Paintings and drawings by nine contemporary artists. Through December 24. 8-4:30pm Weekdays. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-324-4758. mainart-ery.com Free

OurTown:RecollectionsofSmallTownLifeinthe1930sand1940s- Paintings by artist, book illustrator, and Tiffin-native Bernadine Puffenberger Stetzel. Through December 19. 8:30-4:30pm weekdays. Maumee Valley Country Day School The Wolfe Gallery, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org Free

AliceOswaltandBizDrouillardatBleakHouseCoffee- Paintings by Oswalt and new mixed media sculptures by Drouillard. Through December. 7:30am-4pm weekdays; 9am-2pm Saturday. Bleak House Coffee, 612 Adams St. 419-740-1125. facebook.com/bleakhousecoffee Free

LindaHareratTheArtSupplyDepo- Oil paintings by the local artist. Through December. 10am-7pm Monday-Thursday; 10am-6pm Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday. Noon-5pm Sunday. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com Free.

ColumbusArtsFestivalVisualArtistApplications-The 54th annual festival will occupy the Downtown Riverfront mid-June 2015. Applications accepted in 16 types of media for 300 booth spaces. Due January 16, 2015. columbusartsfestival.org/apply

Friday, 12.5HeraldingtheHolidays-The Artist Village will be turned into a festive winter market for this annual celebration, with open houses at the Artist Guild and holiday surprises. 5-9pm Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday; noon-5pm Sunday. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org Free

Saturday, 12.6

‘TistheSecor-The Secor Building artists open their studios and offer free local art and entertainment for their 8th annual holiday celebration. UT 3D and 2D art students will host a show on the sixth floor. 5pm-10pm. Secor Building, 425 Jefferson St. 419-514-7496. facebook.com/secorartists Free

UTArtStudentLeagueHolidayArtSale-As part of ‘Tis the Secor, enjoy a fantastic selection of student work for sale from the University of Toledo College of Communication and the Arts. 5-10pm. Secor Building, 425 Jefferson St. 419-530-8300. utoledo.edu/cvpa/art Free

ArtsXBGSUShowcase-Annual showcase of faculty, staff and student talent and community creations. ArtsX will run December 7-17 with many special events, including art sales, demos and comedy improv. 6-10pm. Bowling Green State University Campus Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery, 1000 Fine Arts Center, Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. art.bgsu.edu/ArtsX Free

TAACuratorandArtistGalleryTalk- Halona Norton-Westbrook, Mellon Fellow and curator of the 95th Toledo Area Artists Exhibition, is joined by some of the selected artists for a discussion of works featured in the show. 3-4:30pm Saturday and Sunday. The Toledo Museum of Art Libbey Court, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

ProfessionalDevelopmentWorkshopforArtists-TMA and the Toledo Federation of Art Societies will host this legal discussion of copyright and fair use. 10-11:30am Saturday. From 1-2:30pm Sunday, explore the Call for Entry system. The Toledo Museum of Art Room 128, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000, toledomuseum.org Free

Sunday, 12.7Pop-UpClass:Hand-PrintedScarf-Fun and relaxing, learn how to make a unique scarf with new, old or recycled t-shirts. All ages. Register online. 2-4:30pm. $40. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Tuesday, 12.9MakeaGift:PaintaHolidayOrnamentLearn about different kinds of brushes and ceramic under-glaze as you dazzle a 3” round ornament ball. All ages. Register online. 6-9pm. $20. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

Friday, 12.12GalleryTalk:Insight:ContemporarySensoryWorks- Adam Levine, assistant director of the Toledo Museum of Art and curator of InSight: Contemporary Sensory Works, leads a tour of the exhibition. 7-8pm. The Toledo Museum of Art Libbey Court, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Experimenting with the silver platter

While other gallery shows are dedicated to holiday gifts, visitors to River House Arts will experi-ence exploratory and innovative fine art with Passion and Adornment, featuring the sculptural jewelry of Amy Beeler. An award-winning, Oregon-based silversmith, Beeler will present 21 works of exaggerated and engross-ing jewelry that gallery co-owner Paula Baldoni describes as “an exploration of the intersection of jewelry and sculpture . . . rooted in [Beeler’s] long-standing fascination with botanical forms.” Working with silver as the primary medium, the inclusion of materials such as Tahitian pearls, 14k gold, jasper and human hair will excite adventurous fashionistas. Holiday shoppers are welcomed, as Amy also presents wearable, affordable works. Opens Friday, December 5 with a reception from 6-9pm. Through January 17. 11am-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday. River House Arts. 115 W Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900, river-house-arts.com.

Sharing spaceFor the sixth year in a row,

Hudson Gallery will present Cool Yule, the annual exhibit of local artists featuring handcrafted items great for holiday gifts. 26 differ-ent artists share the gallery space, presenting works of ceramic, glass, paintings, prints and more. Hudson Gallery will also host a Jewelry Trunk Show, including the work of Katy Mims, Sue Szabo and Regina Jankowski, from 5-8pm Friday December 5, and 11am-3pm Saturday December 6 as part of the 5th annual Sylvania ArtTrail. Through January 3rd. 10am-6pm,Tuesday-Fr iday. 10am-3pm, Saturday. Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381, hudsongallery.net.

Hit the trailThe 5th annual Sylvania ArtTrail offers up

the best of the Sylvania art community with 14 different stops. Visit studio spaces, shop at gal-leries and see incredible professional art, as part of the two day event sponsored by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. New this year, Sylvania Schools will feature a Pop-Up Art Gallery (5679 Main Street) to showcase local, developing talent. Main Street will light up for the holidays, offeringmulti-stop opportunities to get a taste of what the town has to offer while providing holiday shopping. 5-8pm Friday, December 5; 11am-3pm Saturday, December 6, Downtown Sylvania. sylvaniaarts.org

Rarities from India Contemporary works by Indian-based art-

ists in Taste of India are the highlight of the exhibition through Main Art-ery, a Perrysburg arts organization. A diverse, colorful collection of works curated by Justin Marx, owner of Kala Fine Arts, the organization’s curated, rotating public art exhibits are displayed in the Perrysburg Municipal Building. Nine working artists from the Indian cities of Madras and Kolkata are featured with selections ranging from detailed, cultural paint-ings to mixed-media contemporary pieces. The works are highly emotive, demonstrating a range of responses from the creators who have lived in the aftermath of India’s 1947 independence from Pakistan. 8-4:30pm, weekdays through December 24. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 W. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. mainart-ery.com — AC

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SatiSfaction guaranteedFriday, 12.5 / Hollywood CasinoHear the infamous tunes of Mick and the Boys as Satisfaction, the Rolling Stones Tribute Band, takes the stage for a night of British rock, taking you back to the 60s and 70s with major hits like Paint It Black, Gimme Shelter and I Can’t Get No. Ages 21+. 9pm Friday, Decem-ber 5. No ticket necessary. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com —MLR

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Jazz, Blues, R&B A.J.Doolittles:The New Fashioned- Dueling PianosDégagéJazzCafe: Gene ParkerGrandPlazaHotel:Jazz on the Maumee

ACoustiC,Folk,EtHniCYeoldeDurtyBird:Steve Kennedy & Mike HarshmantheVillageidiot: Andrew EllisYeoldeCocknBull: Danny MettlerBar145: Joe Woods

otHErBlackkiteCoffeeandPies: Open MictheBlarney:Toledo’s Best Singers Karaokelaffsinc.:Live Band WednesdaysMutz(attheoliverHouse):Open Mic Night

tHu,DEC4roCk,PoP,HiP-HoPFrankiesinnerCity:Mark Rose (of Spitafield), Bob Nanna (of Braid and Hey Mercedes), Jon Walker (of Panic at the Disco), Warren Franklin, The Miracle of Vitamins, Wearebrothers

Jazz, Blues, R&BYeoldeDurtyBird: Willie Rough & Peter Kharchenko

ACoustiC,Folk,EtHniCBar145: Calen SavidgesmokeBar-BQ: Gene Zenzthelocal:Chris ShutterstheDistillery:Kyle WhitetheVillageidiot: Bobby Bare Jr.theBlarney: Rick WhitedChateautebeauWinery:David LesterYeoldeCocknBull:Captain Sweet Shoesrosie’s: RC/DCtheBronzeBoar:Steve KennedyPapa’stavern:Bobby & Frankie May & FriendsQuimby’sFood&spirits:Elixer

CountrY&BluEGrAssstranahantheater:Toby Mac

otHErMutz(attheoliverHouse):Karaoketreorestaurant: Open Jam Sessions

Fri,DEC5roCk,PoP,HiP-HoPHollywoodCasino:Satisfaction: Roll-ing Stones Tribute Band followed by DJ Rob SampleFrankiesinnerCity: Chicago Afrobeat ProjectBar145:The Menus

Jazz, Blues, R&BYeoldeDurtyBird: SwingmaniaDégagéJazzCafe:Cynthia Kaay-Bennett

treorestaurant:Smuggler’s TriotoledoMuseumofArtPeristyleterrace: Estar Cohen Project, Rejoice Handbell Choirrocky’s: Ruth Nichols Trio

ACoustiC,Folk,EtHniCsodbusters: The Aaron Stark BandtheDistillery:My Sister SarahtableForty4: Meaghan Roberts BandthirdstreetCigar:Tom TurnertheBronzeBoar: StonehouseChateautebeauWinery:John AuthenreithYeoldeCocknBull: Barile and May followed by Eight FifteenstheBlarney:The BridgesAngelo’snorthwoodVilla: Tom SzortheBierstube: Kentucky ChromeBleusmoke:Saran BroschMancy’sitalianGrill:Elixer

CountrY&BluEGrAssrocknWhiskeysaloon:Kentucky Straight

otHErtheVillageidiot:A Tom Waits Birthday Celebration

saT, dec 6roCk,PoP,HiP-HoPBar145:That 80’s Band

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do you hear what i hear? sunday, 12.14 / Valentine tHeatreCelebrate the holiday season with an evening of holiday cheer and classic tunes as Central Catholic High School presents the Sounds of Christmas. This joy-fully triumphant performance includes the Central Catholic Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Gospel Choir, Concert Band, String Orchestra and the Irish Dance Team. 3-5pm Sunday, December 14. $10/general admission, $7/balcony, $5/student tickets available at Central Catholic prior to event. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com —MK

hallelujah!sunday, 12.7 / tHe toledo MuseuM oF art PeristyleListen to the tunes of one of the world’s most popular and well-known musical works, the 18th century set of memorable melodies includes Handel’s iconic masterpiece Messiah among many other famous musical moments. 2pm Sunday, December 7. $35/GA, 50% off/children and students, 20% off/group of 10+. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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celebrate muSical greatS at the idiotFriday, 12.5 & sunday, 12.7 / tHe Village idiotJoin a unique celebration of one of the 20th cen-tury’s greatest songwriters.The Village Idiot will host A Tom Waits Birthday Celebration, featuring the music of Jennifer Westwood and the Handsome Devils—a lineup including former and current mem-bers of local greats Stabbing Westward, The Sights, Whitey Morgan, Deadstring Brothers, and others. $10 cover. 9pm Friday, December 5. Feed your ears and your face while raising some green for Feed Your Neighbor, a Toledo-area charity dedicated to fighting hunger in our region. Raise Some Cash, Vol. 5, is a live-music fundraiser, featuring local greats Dave Carpenter, Kentucky Chrome, Old State Line, The Thirsty Houli-gans, Locoweed and Minglewood Labor Camp. $5 suggested donation. 2-8pm Sunday, December 7. 309 Conant St., Maumee. — KT


Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Hepcat RevivalMancy’s Italian Grill: Skip Turner Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Lori Lefevre

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICtreo Restaurant: StonehouseChateau tebeau Winery: Paul Unpluggedtable Forty 4: Elixerthe Blarney: The Bridges, Toraigh an Sonasthe Bronze Boar: Beg to Differthe Distillery: Pop Fictionangelo’s northwood Villa: Tom SzorYe Olde Cock n Bull: Sugar Pax

ClassICal & spIRItualstranahan theater: Amy Grant with the Toledo Symphony

COuntRY & BlueGRassGlass City Cafe: First Saturdays with Old State LineRock n Whiskey saloon: Rodney Parkerthe Village Idiot: Boudreaux’s Back Porch

DanCe & teChnOMutz (at the Oliver house): DJ Nate Mattimoe

OtheRMutz (at the Oliver house): KaraokeIggy’s (formerly Bar eDM): Motek

sun, DeC 7Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Tim Ohlers, TSA RocksYe Olde Cock n Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICMajestic Oak Winery: Johnny Rodriguez

ClassICal & spIRItualtoledo Museum of art peristyle: Handel’s MessiahFranciscan Center: Season’s Greetings by Lourdes Music Department

OtheRthe Village Idiot: Raise Some Cash Volume 5Ye Olde Durty Bird: TSA Rocks

MOn, DeC 8aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICYe Olde Durty Bird: The New MondaysVillage Idiot: Frankie May and Friends

ClassICal & spIRItualsylvania library: Sweet Harmony Holiday Performance

OtheRthe local: Open MicOhio theatre: Winter Musicfest

tue, DeC 9Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Cynthia Kaay BennettDégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICVillage Idiot: Bobby May & Jon BarileYe Olde Cock n Bull: Kyle Smithers

ClassICal & spIRItualReynolds Corner library: Masterworks Chorale

OtheRthe Barn: Open Mic Nightlaffs Inc.: Jam Session Tuesdays

weD, Dec 10ROCk, pOp, hIp-hOpFrankies Inner City: Snot, He Is Legend, Thira, Lydia Can’t Breathe

Jazz, Blues, R&BDégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parkersodbusters: Ragtime Rick

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICYe Olde Durty Bird: Jeff Stewartthe Village Idiot: Andrew EllisYe Olde Cock n Bull: Danny MettlerBar 145: Claire Cooper

OtheRBlack kite Coffee and pies: Open Micthe Blarney: Toledo’s Best Singers Karaokelaffs Inc.: Live Band Wednesdays

THU, Dec 11Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Straight UpGrand plaza hotel: 2014 Holiday Jazz Jam

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICBar 145: Chris Knoppsmoke Bar-BQ: Gene Zenzthe local: Chris Shuttersthe Distillery: Josh Q.Chateau tebeau Winery: David Lesterthe Blarney: Dave Carpenterthe Village Idiot: Chris KnightRosie’s: RC/DCpapa’s tavern: Bobby & Frankie May & FriendsYe Olde Cock n Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

OtheRMutz (at the Oliver house): Karaoketreo Restaurant: Open Jam SessionsChateau tebeau Winery: Open Mic Night with David Lesterthe Village Idiot: Chris Knight

FRI, Dec 12ROCk, pOp, hIp-hOphollywood Casino: Last Call followed by DJ Rob SampleRock n Whiskey saloon: 427Frankies Inner City: Lil Debbie, Caskey, Godz, Chi City, Raine Wilder, J Davies, Ricardo Morgan, Young LOEBar 145: Tricky Dick & The Cover Ups

Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Jah RuleDégagé Jazz Cafe: Damen Cook

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICRocky’s: Kyle WhiteChateau tebeau Winery: Tony Roblesthe Distillery: Venyxsodbusters: The Skittle Bottstable Forty 4: Jeff Stewart and the 25’sthe Blarney: The Stevesthe Bronze Boar: Decent FolkBier stube: The Chris Shutters BandMemphis pearl: Route 64Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull: Distant Cousinz

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COuntRY & BlueGRassRock n Whiskey saloon: 427treo Restaurant: Old State Lineheadliners: Ekoostik Hookah

SAT, Dec 13ROCk, pOp, hIp-hOpthe Blarney: Kids With KnivesIggy’s (formerly Bar eDM): Glass City Hip-Hop ShowcaseBar 145: Hello My Name Is

Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Distant CousinzMancy’s Italian Grill: Skip Turner treo Restaurant: The Good, The Bad and The Blues Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Damen Cookangelo’s northwood Villa: Dave Rybaczewski

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICthe Bronze Boar: Zodiac ClickYe Olde Cock n Bull: Nine LivesChateau tebeau Winery: Classic Trendztable Forty 4: Sugar PaxGlass City Cafe: Jason Quick, OWE’ver Easythe Distillery: Venyx

COuntRY & BlueGRassRock n Whiskey saloon: 427

OtheRMutz (at the Oliver house): Karaoke

SUN, Dec 14Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Zac Kreuz TrioYe Olde Cock n Bull: Tore Down Blues Band Jam

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICMajestic Oak Winery: Don Coats

ClassICal & spIRItualValentine theatre: Central Catholic Sounds of Christmas

OtheRFrankies Inner City: On The Radar Listening Party

MON, Dec 15ROCk, pOp, hIp-hOpFrankies Inner City: Terrapin Flyer, Jojo Stella

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICYe Olde Durty Bird: Less is MoreVillage Idiot: Frankie May and Friends

OtheRthe local: Open Mic

TUe, Dec 16Jazz, Blues, R&BYe Olde Durty Bird: Lori Lefevre-Johnson

aCOustIC, FOlk, ethnICYe Olde Cock n Bull: Jeff StewartVillage Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile

OtheRRocky’s: Joel Hazard Open Mic Nightthe Barn: Open Mic Nightlaffs Inc.: Jam Session Tuesdays

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A horse-drawn holidayExciting things are happening in Toledo for the hol-iday season, from historical tours to visits from St. Nick. December 5-7, the Toledo Botanical Gardens invites families to enjoy this annual event, Herald-ing the Holidays. Complete with free horse-drawn wagon rides on Friday night, the weekend includes items from local artisans, live entertainment and a special visit from Santa Claus. 5-9pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org Free

Thursday, 12.4[miscellaneous]IceCarvingDemonstrations- While visiting the Lights Before Christmas, enjoy cool ice-carving demonstrations as experts create impressive works of art from large blocks of ice. 3pm. Also on December 11 & 18. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Friday, 12.5[comedy]BruceBruce-With his larger-than-life comedic style will entertain the audience for an evening of adult comedy. Ages 21+. 8pm & 10:30pm Friday; 7pm & 10pm Saturday; 7pm Sunday. $25. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. toledo.comedyreservations.com

KevinHeffernanandSteveLemme- These two comedy heavyweights are known for their roles in the movies Super Troopers and Beerfest. Ages 18+. Also on December 6. 8pm. $20. Laffs Inc. Comedy Club, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com

[miscellaneous]HolidayLanternTour-Experience a turn-of-the-century Christmas at Sauder Village! A costumed guide takes small groups on a candle-lit journey to meet historic characters. Guests will experi-ence the holiday customs and celebrations of the 1900s. Registration required. Tours last roughly 90 minutes and will be repeated every half hour. Also on December 6, 12 & 13. 4-8:30pm. Members: $10/adults, $6/children; Non-members: $12/adults, $7/children (3 and up). Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage.org

Saturday, 12.6[miscellaneous]HolidayHappenings-A horse-drawn carriage will bring Santa to Sylvania. He will head to the Historical Village where he will be available to hear children’s wish lists and for photos. Free cookies and hot chocolate at the Historical Village Carriage House. 4:30-7:30pm. Sylvania Historical Village, 5717 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-824-0100,cityofsylvania.com Free

OldWestEndCommonsParkTree&GazeboLighting- Kick off the holiday season with the community for a beautiful tree lighting with refreshments and entertainment. 4pm, Robinwood and Bancroft Sts. Free

[education]TheMysteryoftheChristmasStar-In the planetarium’s newest holiday show, visitors will journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem and discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Fridays and Saturdays, through December 20. 7:30pm. $5/adults, $4/ages 12 and under and students. Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8897. lourdes.edu

Sunday, 12.7[miscellaneous]3rdAnnualHolidayShoppingExpo- Choose from more than 60 crafters with everything from Christmas decorations to jewelry and health prod-ucts. Free gift wrapping will be available. Visitors are asked to bring a canned good for the Per-rysburg Christians United Food Pantry. 11am-4pm. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. 419-346-3361.

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Paula P. ComedySaturday, 12.13 / Royal Oak Music TheatreKnown for her brand of spontaneous obser-vational humor, Poundstone first stood up in 1979, and she’s been cracking jokes on stage ever since. Her pre-performance ritual: “I like to shower, because I want to give the crowd the deluxe. I slap on some red lipstick and glance at some notes. I like to have one or two things in my head that I am looking forward to telling the crowd.” 7:30pm Saturday, December 13. $29/advance tickets, $35/at the door. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, MI. 248-399-2980. royaloakmusictheatre.com —RC

The Bad PlusSunday, 12.21 / Cliff Bell’sFrom Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite Of Spring” to Freddie Mercury’s “We Are the Champi-ons,” from “Smells Like Teen Spirit” to “My Funny Valentine,” The Bad Plus covers a lot of ground. The trio’s original songs ride the ec-centric and oddly rhythmic lead of Dave King’s drum work, which shapes the form and direc-tion of their performances. On tour with their latest album, Inevitable Western, The Bad Plus continues their musical adventure. 5pm & 8pm on Sunday, December 21. $25/backside of the bar, $30/dining room area. Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Ave., Detroit, MI. 313-961-2543. cliffbells.com —BB

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Monday, 12.8[miscellaneous]Sweet Harmony Holiday Performance - Get ready for the holidays as Sweet Harmony, a women’s a cappella ensemble, entertains the audience with seasonal songs. Refreshments will be provided. 7-8pm. Sylvania Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

Tuesday, 12.9[sports]Toledo Walleye vs. Gwinnet Gladiators - Cheer on your home team as the Walleye challenge the Gladiators to the ice. 7:15pm. Ticket prices vary. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledowalleye.com

Wednesday, 12.10[miscellaneous]EPIC Toledo Lunch ’n Leads - Broaden your business network and make contacts with entre-preneurs and professionals from a variety of indus-tries. Each event will feature a special presentation. 11:45am. Ye Olde Durty Bird, 2 S. Saint Clair St. every second Wednesday of the month and Poco Piatti, 3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg every fourth Wednesday of the month. epictoledo.com

Thursday, 12.11[miscellaneous]StartUp Toledo Holiday Party - Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with StartUp Toledo and special guest Amanda Zuehlke of Toledo Streets Newspaper. 6:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St. 419-244-8000. startuptoledo.com Free

Friday, 12.12[miscellaneous]Winter’s Ball Dance Party - Celebrate winter with fantastic music and dance lessons as you mingle with other local singles. 8pm. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. toledosingles.com

[comedy]Rich Vos - Best known from NBC’s hit reality show Last Comic Standing, Rich Vos is one of the most exciting headlining comedians in the country. Ages 18+. 8pm & 10:30pm. Also on December 13. $15. Laffs Inc Comedy Club, 3922 Secor Rd. 419-214-0700. laffsinc.com

Saturday, 12.13[miscellaneous]Wonderfully Different Christmas Traditions - Come in and keep warm out of the blustery weather! The original 1893 one-room schoolhouse is delightfully decorated for holiday visitors. During this open house, enjoy refresh-ments and learn about the jolly Christmas traditions from all over the world. String some popcorn for the tree at Oak Grove School and make a Victorian ornament to hang on your own tree. Registra-tion required. 11am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show - Join Just Cat-In-Around Cat Fanciers for a judged cat show that will feature pedigreed cats and kittens. 9am-5pm. Also on December 14. $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/kids, free/under age 6. Line Drive Sports, 2901 Key St., Maumee. 248-393-1986. cfa.org

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Sunday, 12.14[miscellaneous]HanukkahPalooza2014-Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Hanukkah rock concert, a special themed dinner and holiday activities. 4-6pm. $15/family before December 5, $20/family after December 5. Congregation Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave. 419-724-0368. jewishtoledo.org

HolidayOpenHouse- The Visitor Center of Fort Meigs hosts War of 1812 soldiers and civilians who will provide demonstrations and answer questions about the War of 1812 and camp life. Enjoy hands-on activities, holiday music and refreshments. Open 12-5pm; Open House hours 1-4pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

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Repurposed designMark Gorey finds new life in old lumber

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This was the first time that Mark Go-rey stood alongside his wood works for public sale. At Maker’s Mart, a semian-nual, handmade craft fair, Gorey set up shop with large tables he had made dis-played behind him. One was made from dismantled barn wood, another from pieces of an old horse fence, and another table—charred beneath the gloss finish—was constructed entirely from the fallen lumber of a burned-down building.

Gorey’s work—he calls his project Toledo Native—is entirely his own; each piece without duplicate. Every table, bike rack and picture frame is built with vin-tage wood he finds, sorts, carves and glues together. All of his wood has original paint that has weathered, or in the case of the burned-out building, forever altered.

An unknown talentMark Gorey never knew he could

build. His experience with woodworking began with shop class at Anthony Wayne High School, and ended with a couple of makeshift skateboard ramps. Then, a couple of years ago, he got married and needed furniture for his new home. He found some wood and went to work. He figured out his own leg design and made a coffee table. He tried again, and made another table. They not only worked well, but looked like nothing that IKEA could of-fer. His wife told him that he should keep building.

Gorey speaks of his talent with an ‘aw-shucks’ humility. This is partly because he was always discouraged about creating art, despite the fact that his work is now pretty enough to be hung. He enrolled in art school at BGSU, but painting and drawing did not come as naturally as he had hoped, and he changed his major.

He went on to study social work, and got his master’s degree from the Univer-sity of Cincinnati before returning to To-

ledo. Still looking for jobs, he and his wife had a furniture need. “I kind of stumbled into it,” said Gorey.

Old and newGorey invited me to see his work-

space. It is a metal-covered barn just south of downtown on Broadway Street. Piles of lumber sit outside in what he calls his “wood graveyards.” There are more piles of wood inside. “I like working with what’s been discarded, and seeing what I can make out of it,” Gorey said.

His main tools are a table saw, a band-saw and a chop saw. Their cutting is quick and severe. He bought the table saw at a discount, after the prior owner carelessly cut off four of his fingers. When the saws are in use, clouds of wood dust fill up the room. Gorey handed me a breathing ven-tilator and goggles to strap to my face.

To assemble a table with reclaimed wood requires a lot of patience and cre-ativity. One of his tabletops requires as many as two dozen pieces of wood, each to be carved with different specifications. Every board is arranged to create a new whole; every color and line selected to cre-ate a new pattern. “It’s like a weird puzzle that doesn’t have a predetermined end,” Gorey said.

To find more materials, we drove to what looked like a FEMA disaster, a de-tour after following a Craigslist ad for “free wood.” Debris sat in a city-block-sized pile under the moonlight. Gorey dug and pulled, testing the strength of planks that still had nails and insulation attached. He handed me one with beautiful smoke-stripes banded to it, like a raccoon tail. It reminded me of something Gorey told me back at his shop, about how all wood car-ries a story, even if you don’t know what it is.

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Saturday, 12.13UptownToledo5KSantaRun-Ring in the holiday season with a fun run through the art district. Proceeds to benefit the Uptown Green Park. Ages 16+. Costumes are encouraged. The race ends at The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. 9am. Uptown Green, 1900 Madison Ave. uptownsan-tarun.org

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So much goes on in the sky and, as it reaches us, we all respond in different ways. Mars, Venus and Mercury all change signs; Jupiter slows down, and we enjoy the full moon.

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December 3 - December 16

CELEBRITY SAGITTARIANS They are such a happy group. They can sometimes get into trouble for being a bit aggressive and “different” but they always make us smile. Miley Cyrus and Kaley Cucco celebrate. Locally Katie Holmes and

Diane Larson of Channel 13 light candles. .

BROKEN RECORDSAcross1. You might get one for be-ing a different person6. Stare at from across the room10. Base folks: Abbr.14. Big mess15. Like many a catfish relationship16. ___ Might Be Giants17. Hotel offerings for those who drag their feet? (Nirvana)20. Make a decision21. Bennie22. Blow one’s top23. Ragú purchase24. Where a spat stops25. Proms in old Japan? (Radiohead)31. Operating32. Make ecstatic33. Staple in a brown bag, briefly36. Uber competitor37. Sends some unread messages, likely38. Beer drinker’s giveaway39. Dimwit40. “Know what I mean?”41. ___ and fauna42. Tier of battery parts? (Beck)44. Many South African natives46. Cut (off)47. YouTube CEO Wojcicki48. Yellow tropical fruit51. Hot stone massage room54. Target eschewers? (Lady Gaga)57. Award for “Fun Home”58. Unguarded, as a receiver59. Like some posh communities60. Invective61. Sprint relay?62. Mortal ___

Down1. City where one can pick up a Nobel (you know, cuz they just give them away to everybody)2. [Just like that]3. Throw4. To the back5. Dessert with a little kick6. “Sheeeeeeit”7. Joint pain8. Like a troublesome period?9. PC file extension10. Images on some birth announcements11. Classic Halloween costume

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are full of energy. Be careful driving as you rush to many parties on the 6th. On the 8th, 9th and 10th you are on top of the world. Work is necessary on the 13th so you can address cards, wrap, ship and mail on the 15th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) On the 3rd and 4th you are totally excited about the season. Look at your finances the 6th so you can rest easily as you shop. Finish it up by the 10th because there are parties the 13th and 14th. You take homemade hostess gifts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Make an effort to finish shopping by the 5th. The full moon on the 6th is IN your sign so watch your driving. Sleep late the 7th and start fresh the 8th. Stay near home the 13th to address cards, wrap gifts, and ship the 15th.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Okay, you made it thru Thanksgiving so jump start yourself to get ready for Christmas. Cross items off your “to do list” before events the 6th and 7th. More parties afternoons and evenings the 13th and 14th are exciting.

LEO (July 23-August 22) Your December calendar is full of events, work, and shop-ping all because you are King or Queen of the zodiac. The full moon the 6th lights your way to the mall and then to parties. Buy gift certificates the 13th and 14th to save time.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Your mind is on overload until the 6th. Then work on your list early and party like a maniac the 7th. Get up early every morning the week of the 8th. There are parties the 13th and 14th. Get cards mailed the 15th.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You are the most elegant sign of the zodiac. You started shopping Black Friday and want it completed by the 6th. Wrap gifts and decorate your home the 8th and 9th. Go to the Post Office early the 13th as there are parties later.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You think of the “good old days” as you decorate your home and wrap gifts. Finish it all by the 10th to concentrate on your social schedule. There are three (maybe four) par-ties from the 12th through the 14th.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-Decem-ber 20) You win the prize for “most excited” in December. The fun begins the 6th and 7th. Get up early every day the week of the 8th. There is so much to do and your enthusiasm may be challenged. Life is great after the 14th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) You slow down the 4th and take your time party-hopping the 6th and 7th. Shop at noon and at night until the 10th. Make a list of what needs to be done BEFORE the 16th. It is overwhelming but you can do it.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Thanks to Mars you are off and running. You have no patience for anyone who tries to slow you down. Shop between parties the 6th and 7th. Starting the 8th get up early, and stay up late to shop, wrap, and address cards.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Make your list and check it twice. Entertain at home the 6th. Theweek of the 8th finish wrapping gifts and writing cards. Shop the 13th and 14th because you have completed other projects. Mail everything the 15th.

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Art rebelsPRIZM presented its 23rd annual Salon Show Exhibition Awards and Opening Reception on Friday, November 21. Judges Leslie Adams and Barbara Miner attended amongst artists rejected by the TAA show, including Aaron Pickens, who took Best of Show.

Santa at Sylvania VetSanta came to Sylvania Vet, benefiting the Memories Live On Animal Foundation. The foundation provides life-saving care to dogs as well as scholarships for veterinarian students.

Holiday happeningsArtisan crafters and DIYers were just part of the festivities on Saturday, November 22. Maker’s Mart and the annual Holiday Loop gave shoppers plenty of options to shop local this season.

STYLE SENSE Interview by Jordan KillamPhoto by Matt Taylor

Sarah ThomasPhotographer; Sales Associate at The Art Supply Depo; Photographer’s Assistant at Mary Wyar Photography Sarah Thomas lets her art invade her wardrobe, but not the other way around, as she often chooses to wear the color palettes derived from her work. Her striking red hair sets the stage for clever style choices, which always seem to enhance her natural beauty. This lady knows color and form—and she knows how to make it all work in her favor for each look she creates.

For you, do photography and fashion ever intersect?My professional manner as a photographer is reflected in how I dress. However, fashion is not reflected in my work. Overall, my style sense is subtle, sophisticated, and minimal. The color palettes I choose to wear are closely related to my photography prints, mainly natural colors or colors complementary to my red hair.

What is your favorite outfit?I don’t really have THE favorite outfit, I have certain styles for particular situations. As long as I feel good in what I’m wearing and it gives me a ‘kick-ass’ attitude for the day, I’m happy.

What themes are you exploring with your own work?To put it in simple terms, my work relates to and considers the man-versus-nature turmoil in the landscape.

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