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Lights Before ChristmasThe Toledo Zoo’s offering one last chance to see the bright light sights before next Christmas, which is about 355 days away, if you’re keeping track. 5-9 p.m. Jan. 6-7, 2700 Broadway. $8-$11. (419) 385-4040 or toledozoo.org.

The ArkThis small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O Black Jake & the Carnies, Andru Bemis: 8 p.m. Jan. 6, $15.O Jill Jack: 8 p.m. Jan. 7, $20.O Deep Fried Pickle Project: 1 p.m. Jan. 8, $10.O Bitch, Ferron: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, $17.50.O Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound: 8 p.m. Jan. 11, $15.

Bar 145This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. O 88 Keys dueling pianos: Jan. 4.O The Bridges: Jan. 5.O The Naked Karate Girls: Jan. 6.O The Junk: Jan. 7.O Piano Wars: Jan. 11.

Basin St. GrilleThis Toledo standby has been revived with more than 20 dif-ferent flavors of martinis and live, local music. 5201 Monroe St. (419) 843-5660. O Don Binkley: Jan. 4.O Claude Black, Mike Whitty: Jan. 5.O Jeremy Wheeler: Jan. 6.

The Blarney Irish PubCatch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www.

theblarneyirishpub.com.O Rick Whited: Jan. 5.O The Bridges: Jan. 6-7.

Blind PigA variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com.O Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. Mondays, no cover.O Violet Void, Kaustikutt, Synkraft, Sterratic, the Alcoholic Oracles: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 4.O Red Pill & Hir-O, L05, Prhyme Rhyme Boss, Intricate Dia-lect, Passalacqua, DSB, Chirish, DJs Ell & Cataclysmic: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 5.O Ann Arbor Soul Club, Robert Wells, Brad Hales: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 6.O Starling Electric, Bear Lake, the Ultrasounds: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 7.O Syhi the Prynce: 9 p.m. Jan. 11.

Bronze BoarBe sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s name-sake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com.O DJ Jerod: Wednesdays.O Open mic with Steve Kennedy: Thursdays.O Open mic night with Chris Knopp: Mondays.O Luke James: Tuesdays.O Joe Wood Band: Jan. 6.O Bush League: Jan. 7.

Cheers Sports EateryThis family-friendly eatery dishes up live performances … and Chicago-style pizza. 7131 Orchard Centre Drive, Hol-land. (419) 491-0990.O Mark Mikel: Jan. 6.

Cheetah’s DenA different band performs each week. 702 E. Broadway St. (419) 754-1903.O DJ Lamont: Tuesdays.O Devious: Thursdays (also open mic night)-Saturdays.

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jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com.O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. Jan. 4 and 11.O Skip Turner Band: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7.

The DistilleryKaraoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com.O DJ Mark EP: Thursdays.O Rance Crain: Jan. 4.O Velvet Jones: Jan. 6-7.O Kyle White: Jan. 11.

Duncan’s 938 W. Laskey Road (419) 720-4320.O Open stage with Buzz Anderson and Frostbite: Wednesdays.O Scotty Rock: Sundays.O The Unwanted: Jan. 6.O Caught in the Act: Jan. 7.

Fat Fish BlueServing blues and similar sounds, as well as bayou-style grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com.

O Tantric Soul: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Jan. 7.O The Eight-Fifteens: 9:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and 9 p.m. Jan. 14.

French Quarter J. Pat’s PubLive entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Hol-iday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Noisy Neighbors: Jan. 6-7.O Dal Bouey: Jan. 13-14.

Griffin’s Hines Farm Blues Club’sBig Blues BashWhat started as house parties in a farmhouse basement evolved into Northwest Ohio’s legendary blues mecca. Voodoo Libido, Buddy Boy Slim & the Blues Rockers, Mudfoot, 7 p.m. Jan. 7, 3750 S. Berkey Southern Road, Swanton. $12. www.hinesfarm.com.

ICE Restaurant & BarThis local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. $5 cover. (419) 246-3339 or icerestaurantandbar.com. O Dan and Don: 8 p.m. Fridays.O Jesse Coleman: 6 p.m. Jan. 5 and 8.O Mike Fisher: 8 p.m. Jan. 7.O Penny Wells: Jan. 12.

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nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Open mic: 8 p.m. Wednesdays.O Rock the Stage, featuring local bands: 9 p.m. Thursdays, free.

Mutz @ The Oliver HouseFifty-inch flat screens compete with live entertainment for your attention. 27 Broadway St. (419) 243-1302 or www.oh-maumeebaybrewingco.com.O Open mic hosted by Breaking Ground: 10 p.m. Wednesdays.O Karaoke: 10 p.m. Thursdays.O DJ Nate Mattimoe: 10 p.m. Saturdays.

OmniThis club is a venue for music (and music lovers) of all types. 2567 W. Bancroft St. (419) 535-6664 or omnimidwest.com. O I See Stars, Stick to Your Guns, Memphis May Fire, Our Last Night, Make Me Famous: 5 p.m. Jan. 6, $13-$15.

151 on the WaterThe former home of Murphy’s has reinvented itself as “To-ledo’s only Chicago-style restaurant and music cafe.” 151 Water St. (419) 725-2151 or www.151onthewater.com.O Jam night/open mic with Tom Turner: Wednesdays.O The Smazz Katz: Fridays and Saturdays.O CJ & Company: Tuesdays.O Drew Z Band: Thursdays.

Ottawa TavernCasual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O The Forest: 10 p.m. Jan. 6.O The Dead Records: 10 p.m. Jan. 7.

Our Brothers PlaceTake in a movie with margaritas on Mondays, or laugh at Thursday comedy nights … but music takes center stage most nights. 233 N. Huron St. www.ourbrothersplace.com.O Wayne: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.O Disc jockey: Fridays.O Smooth jazz and R&B: Saturdays and Tuesdays.O Karaoke with Walt McNeal: 4 p.m. Sundays.

Potbelly Sandwich ShopWhat began as an antique store in Chicago turned into a string of more than 200 eateries nationwide, including To-ledo. All of the shops feature live music. 4038 Talmadge Road. (419) 725-5037 or www.potbelly.com.O Don Coats: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays.O Tom Drummonds: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays.O Jaime Mills: Jan. 6.

Rosie’s Italian GrilleThe home of Hot Mama Bread also hosts the occasional entertainer. 606 N. McCord Road. (419) 866-5007 or

www.rosiesitaliangrille.com.O Don and Rachel Coats: Jan. 5.O Mitch Kahl: Jan. 6.

Table Forty 4Upscale dining plus live entertainment is a welcome combi-nation. Bands start at 6 p.m. Fridays and 9 p.m. Saturdays. 610 Monroe St. (419) 725-0044 or www.tableforty4.com.O John Barile and Bobby May: 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and 13.

Tequila Sheila’sA corner bar-type hangout with DJ-provided tunes on Sat-urday nights. 702 Monroe St. (419) 241-1118.O DJ Ghost or DJ MZ Ghost: Saturdays.O Tracy Youngsta Smith: Jan. 6.

The Village IdiotTunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com.O Andrew Ellis & the Setting Sons: Jan. 7.

SwingmaniaWith its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the performers provide music for all occasions. (419) 708-0265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org.O Swing Revival Party: 8 p.m. Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265.O Big Band All Stars: Dancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265. O

Club FridaySome of the city’s most talented performers entertain museum-goers during TMA’s It’s Friday events. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Peristyle Terrace, 2445 Monroe St. (419) 255-8000 or toledomuseum.org.> Andrew Ellis and Lucky Lamont: Jan. 6.

Blake SheltonTaking a break from coaching and judging “The Voice,” the country star will kick off his Well Lit & Amplified tour in the Glass City, performing such hits as “Honey Bee,” “Hillbilly Bone” and “God Gave Me You.” Justin Moore and “Voice” alum Dia Frampton will open. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. $25-$49.75. (419) 321-5007, (800) 745-3000 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

Music for Piano and Strings SonoNovo Chamber Ensemble principals Cecilia Johnson and Jim Anderson, with the assistance of conductor Wayne

Anthony, will perform Beethoven and Stanford piano trios. 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1 Trinity Plaza. $12-$15. (419) 243-1231 or www.trinitytoledo.org

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BGSU performancesThe university’s ensembles, choirs, quartets and more — and their friends — will present the music they’ve been perfecting. Halls are located in Moore Musical Arts Center, Willard Drive and Ridge Street, Bowling Green. (419) 372-8171, (800) 589-2224, (419) 372-8888 or www.bgsu.edu/colleges/music.O LA Piano Quartet: 7 p.m. Jan. 9, Bryan Recital Hall.O Minnita Daniel-Cox, soprano: 8 p.m. Jan. 12, Bryan Recital Hall.O University Dance Ensemble: 8 p.m. Jan. 13-14, Kobacker Hall.

Grumpy Dave’sThis venue offers humor-fests (maybe to make up for the crankiness) on Tuesdays, and the occasional musical diversion. Above the Easy Street Cafe, 104 S. Main St., Bowling Green. $3-$5, unless noted. (419) 353-0988 or www.grumpydavespub.com.O Open mic comedy: 9 p.m. Thursdays.O Comedy night: 9 p.m. Jan. 10.

Howard’s Club HBowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more. Doors typically open at 9, with the show starting an hour later. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or www.howardsclubh.com.O Red Wanting Blue: 9 p.m. Jan. 12.

Uptown Night ClubRewired presents The Carnival at 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 160 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-9310 or uptowndowntownbg.com.

“Ben Hur”Celebrate silent movies with these screenings of the 1925 gladiator non-talkie; Michael Hurwitz will pro-vide insights about the film.O 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7, Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St., Pemberville. $12. (419) 287-3274, (877) 287-4848 or www.pembervilleoperahouse.org.O 2 p.m. Jan. 8, Grand Rapids Opera House, Grand Rapids. $12. (419) 832-5326, (419) 287-4848 or www.grandrapidsartscouncil.org.

The Outside Is In opening nightMusicians Foster Brown and Mark Szabo will help the au-dience learn about nature through song. 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 13, W.W. Knight Nature Preserve’s Hankison Great Room, 29530 White Road, Perrysburg. Register: (419) 661-1697 or reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org. O

‘War Horse’James A. Molnar, TFP Film Editor:”It’s a movie about a horse. And you’re going to cry. Once you accept these facts about Steven Spielberg’s latest cinematic offering, the more you will enjoy this perfect Christmas movie. It’s nothing more or less than what the title suggests or what the sweeping cinematography suggests in the trailer and TV spots. But that’s not a bad thing.”

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JJ’s PubLive music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. Jan. 10.

Kerrytown Concert HouseThis venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.O Ellen Rowe Quartet, Paul Finkbeiner: 8 p.m. Jan. 4.O An Evening of Music from Magical Beaver Island: 4 p.m. Jan. 8.

Manhattan’sThis “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides enter-tainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Open mic: 9 p.m. Monday nights.O Jam session hosted by Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 9 p.m. Tuesdays.O Rachel Richardson: 7 p.m. Jan. 4.O Quick Trio: 6 p.m. Jan. 5.O Meaghan Roberts: 9 p.m. Jan. 6.O Sarah Cohen & Friends: 9 p.m. Jan. 7.O The ’Leles: 7 p.m. Jan. 11.

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