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The deedOne of two guest bloggers that get philosophical on first date pleasures and pitfalls |
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Sex, Lies, and Splitting ChecksOne of two guest bloggers that get philosophical on first-date pleasures and pitfalls |
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Unknown HinsonUnknown Hinson isn't the first to parody 1950’s country western stars, but he might be the best. |
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MacpodzYou don’t need a guitar to be a jamband. |
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Chuck Amok |
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Get to the next levelIf you’re ready for a workout that really challenges you, Vince Ceniceros is ready to help. |
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Lucas County FairCelebrate the 154th Lucas County Fair by watching live pro wrestling, Figure 8 Dirt-Car Racing, or one of the many car or horse shows. |
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Albert Nobbs"Albert Nobbs" Fearing a film somewhere between Howard's End and Victor, Victoria, this film definitely surprises. |
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SkeletonwitchFace-melting death metal isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Athens, Ohio music scene, but that's where the internationally-touring cult heroes Skeletonwitch got their start in 2003. |
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SoundtrekAdams Street music venues are pulling together again for the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo's second annual Soundtrek. |
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Bright Light Social HourIf you think high-energy rock n’ roll is dead, only remembered through worn down leathery relics who were once defined as gods, look no further than Bright Light Social Hour. |
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Holding down the grooveThe plight of a mid-level band inching closer to the limelight has to be a bitch. You try to progress your style, cult fans call you sellouts. |
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Sketchy artAfter sitting through office meetings do you check your notes later only to find a bunch of key words scribbled amongst hand-drawn butterflies, human eyes or pinwheels? |
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Raising the stakesPutting the city on the art world's map takes more than just artists; the galleries have to do their part as well, which is certainly happening here. |
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Hit the streetsAfter last month’s successful Glass Hop, the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo keeps the second Thursday Art Walk series rolling on July 12. |
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Seeing in the darkArt is at its best when it's pushing boundaries. |
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Three sheets to the windBy the time Lou “Looney” Mannhauser and I got to T.G.I. Friday's on Airport, we were already three sheets to the wind, from celebrating the finalization of his divorce since around 10:30 that morning. |
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The Family FangThe Family Fang - Kevin Wilson Family trees can be a bitch. Just ask Annie and Buster Fang (Child A and B). |
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Opening actThere’s a new theatrical “un-company” in Toledo, the Catalyst Theatre Network, and they are set to explore the human condition outside the traditional isolated ensemble by collaborating more with the area’s already established theatre community. |
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Polishing a gemThe Collingwood Arts Center is revamping its look while helping conserve energy. |
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Crossing the streamsThe Valentine's Silver Screen Classic series dives into a dark dystopia before returning to lighthearted film with a supernatural, comedy classic. |
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Ready to ride?Some savvy local spots have solved the dreaded designated driver argument. |
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Vegging outHelp give children a healthier diet and a better connection with the earth, while enjoying some fine dining, as Ohio’s Culinary Vegetable Institute presents the 10th annual Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration. |
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Kielbasa kingIf there is one thing you must know about Dave and Kim Zawacki, it is this: they are the anti-pink slime. |
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When the levy breaksJust last issue we spent our precious column space lamenting the lack of choices facing voters across Lucas County. |
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Airborne celebrationMaumee Bay State Park is a top ten U.S. kite flying venue because of its wide open spaces (no kite-eating trees!) and Lake Erie wind currents. |
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The lake’s satisfying (and scientific) funLake Erie is our awesome outdoor playground. We sail, kayak, canoe and jet ski upon its waves. |
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Get on the busThe Toledo Zoo’s Music Under the Stars is a longstanding summer tradition, back this year to public acclaim after a one-year hiatus. And TARTA is teaming up with the zoo to get you to your relaxing evening concert in style. |
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In the huntGet on the trail of some treasure, meet some cool people and explore your downtown, as the Chamber of Commerce's EPIC Toledo presents the first-ever T-Town Dash on Thursday, July 12. |
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Becoming socially savvyGentle-Image Consultant Rita Taylor-Teplitsky has some good advice for singles looking to date. "Even the way you position your legs can make a difference when you're on a date." |
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Single in the Glass CityWe selected T-town’s top 10 bachelors and bachelorettes. Then we invited them to the Grand Plaza Hotel for a photoshoot. What happened after, well ... we didn’t choose them because they’re tame. |
