Experience the syndrome

Phantom Limb Syndrome. One might think of something other than an a blossoming indie band about to take Toledo by storm, but get ready T-town — this new band is right on with haunting lyrics and soothing melodies. Phantom Limb Syndrome (Chris Antalek, Jamie Carlin, Justin Fuller and Matt Klein) recently dropped an EP that has local music gurus talking. Recorded at Little Elephant Studios, the four-song EP talks about great escapes and Indian summers, and let’s not forget the first track “Interlude In C Minor” which is surprisingly soothing with its electro-phonic tones. Phantom Limb’s album release party is Saturday (January 28) at 10pm at the Ottawa Tavern (1817 Adams St.)

Hundred year hall

It started as two rented rooms in the Gardner Building in Downtown in 1901, now the Toledo Museum of Art is maybe the most recognizable and world-renowned building in the city. It was a long road, with many generous donations along the way — most notably the Libbey fortune — but maybe the biggest stride was on Jan. 17, 1912 when people passed through the iconic Greek columns into the main TMA building for the first time. And since that means tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of those historic doors opening, it means one thing: we must celebrate. From 1-2pm in Libbey Court a commemorative ceremony — including a reading from a text by a person who was present at the opening —will take place with light refreshments, including a cake replica of the building.
"The building has become such a landmark, so it's important we celebrate the first hundred years," Kelly Garrow, director of communications, said.
Besides an extensive and exciting schedule of exhibitions and events, the TMA has serious plans of preservation in the next few years; cleaning and renovating the galleries, updating the restrooms and any other repairs that will increase the building's longevity.
"Our strategic plan for the next 4 years — our director calls it polishing the gem —is basically taking this 100 year building and cleaning it up the best we can."