Comeback time.

Be prepared, Toledo Toboggan will be coming back shortly with an epic post to suit all of your alcoholic needs.

Thank you.

You can dance if you want to!

For those that are into good music (that's all of you) and strong drinks, Frankie's has a promising new night on Saturdays.  Think Radio 4, Crystal Castles, My Bloody Valentine, and maybe some Prince if we're lucky.  The gentleman DJing has impeccable taste in music & you won't be disappointed!

$1.50 PBRs

$5 Double Jack Daniels

http://www.myspace.com/calshairdooineightysix

Untrust Us

Does anyone read this?

For you electro hip kids...

CRYSTAL CASTLES

4/9

Howards Club H

tickets @ etix.com

Heads Up!

Amazing show in a couple of weeks!

'Tis the Season

Enjoy some Christmas music (or get completely creeped out).

Shine on...

Also tonight, Toboggan's dear friend Jules Webster will be having a holiday sale at Manhattan's Restaurant & Bar. I've had the privilege of seeing her current works, and I have to say she never ceases to overly impress me with her talents. Stop by, and pick up a unique (and way cool) Holiday gift for a friend or family member. Works by Kelly J. Lever and Carl Oxley III will be on sale, as well.

Jules' Blog

7-10p.m.
Manhattan's
1516 Adams

See and Be Scene

Again, somewhat short notice, but tonight is an excellent night for a live show! You may have to drive carefully, but it will be worth it. Detroit's The Hard Lessons are playing at Mickey Finn's Pub! The first time I saw this band I had never even heard their music prior to the show, but they still got me dancing. Basically, straight up rock and roll that makes you want to sing along. Do NOT miss this one!

The Hard Lessons
Extra! Extra!
The Matt Truman Ego Trip




$7/8
Mickey Finn's
602 Lagrange

Because AJW may not get around to posting about it...

One of Toboggan's favorite events this season!



'Tis the Secor 2008 opens this Friday at 5pm!

Thanksgiving Eve - Party Time, Excellent!

The night before Thanksgiving is supposed to be the biggest bar night of the year. This year should be no different, but you have some very cool options on things to do:

Quest For Fire Studios is hosting a Thanksgiving Eve party at Mickey Finns. Exhibiting artists include Austin Kudzia, David J Sell, Jerry Gray, and more! Bands include The Gad, CL1, WEe, Lucian Townes, and 7 Deadly 5. Also, they are inviting artists to bring work to swap and sell for holiday gifts to patrons and fellow artists.

Wednesday November 26th
@8pm (music starts at 9)
602 Lagrange at Huron
$5



Manhattans is also having a Thanksgiving Eve party featuring the omnipresent and enigmatic Quickness! Music starts at 9pm and there are sure to be special guests all night. $2 Labatt Drafts, $3 Long Island Iced Teas, and $2.50 Wild Turkey. Head down, I hear the bartender is pretty cool...

Wednesday November 26th
@9pm
1516 Adams St
free!

Winter Wonderland

Growing up in Toledo, the Lights Before Christmas are something I looked forward to every year. Sure, it's pretty cold, but if you have a hot chocolate (or a hot toddy?) and a few friends, it's completely worth it to go check out the lights and catch the spirit. The Lights boast over 1 million (yes, this is true) Christmas and LED lights, 200 animal images, and many other features to draw you in. Not to mention, that freaky tunnel of moving lights that just won't let you walk in a straight line. Check out the train sets and enjoy the carolers. Tis the season! Well, almost.

More info on the attractions (ice sculptors, Santa) here.


"Lights" Hours
The "Lights Before Christmas" is displayed nightly from November 21 - December 31, 2008. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Monday through Thursday 5:00-8:00 PM
(Park closes at 9:00 PM)

Friday through Sunday 5:00-9:00 PM
(Park closes at 10:00 PM)

"Lights Before Christmas" Regular Admission
Adults (age 12-59): $9.00
Seniors (age 60+): $6.00
Children (age 2-11): $6.00
Children under age 2: FREE

The Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway St.
419.385.4040

Ramshakle Hymns...

Tonight!!

Seriously, one of the best local bands. What else are you going to be doing tonight?

http://www.myspace.com/thehomevillecircle
Check them out...immediately.

Free Answering Machine Music!

I haven't been to Woodchuck's in ages, so I was glad to find out that it's still open and slinging cider to thirsty Toledoans. Not only is it open, but there's an awesome show down there tonight...and it's FREE!! Not sure what time it starts (8pm, I think), but 4 bands will be playing:

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone [Chicago - http://www. myspace. com/cftpa]
Concern [Portland - http://www. myspace. com/nostophilia]
Seeping Matter [Toledo - http://www. myspace. com/gabebeam]
Blithefield

I heard about Casiotone for the Painfully Alone a few years back and can only describe it as electrocute synth pop. It's the beats and keys solo project of film school drop-out Owen Ashworth. Definitely worth checking out, and it's free, no excuses!

@ Woodchuck's
224 S. Erie

Get your hip hop fix!

TONIGHT!! and you even have two options:

Option 1: Old School Friday's @ Wesleys Bar & Grill w/ residents N. Mattimoe and Folk. Tonight is special in that DJ apb (who used to tour with option 2) will be gracing us with his presence by coming in from Chi-town to do a DJ set. Hip hop, funk, soul, dance, you name it. However, DON'T, I repeat, DO NOT request the Beastie Boys from apb, though...it won't be pretty. Get out and shake yer ass. 10pm. 1201 Adams.

Option 2: Grand Buffet at Frankies Inner City! Out of Pittsburgh, this band never ceases to put on an excellent show. Plus, you can always expect their witty banter in between songs. Should be fun considering the election results and their anti-Bush sentiments! $5?

Grand Buffet
Seven Chakraz
Vherbal
The Falling Spikes (VELVET UNDERGROUND)
My Family Needs Food
Where:Frankies Inner City
308 Main St.
Toledo, OH 43605
When: Friday, November 7th, 2008 TONIGHT
Doors: Open @ 9:00PM

Diabetics Unite

The Bloodsugars will be playing tomorrow night (July 8th) at Frankie's. For some reason it's not on Frankie's website, but thanks to a hot tip, Toboggan is trying to get the word out.

The Engine Room Recording artists have new video out (above), for 'Purpose was Again'. Definitely worth checking out, at least according to all those little quotes on their MySpace page.

'Wednesday Week' Wednesday to be Followed by Art Walk Thursday

It's 'Wednesday Week' Wednesday. Why not?

With that said, starting tomorrow and going through the end of summer, the ACGT along with other community members will be bringing us the 'Arts Zone Third Thursday Art Walk'. The walk includes four downtown galleries, as well as over twenty local artist studios.

The event is happening between 7-10PM- a full list of participants, along with a ton of other info can be found here.