A couple lazy Sundays ago D. and I were in Perrysburg with time to kill, so we went looking for Fort Meigs. It had been decades since D.’s last visit as a child but we found the 1812 battlefield easily. Apparently it’s free to stroll the fort during the wintertime–the blockhouses are closed, however.

There was a very nice, 100 ft. tall obelisk built in the great year of 1908. We saw several people sledding down the river-side of the fort–regardless of the “no sledding” signs posted about the visitors/gift shop building. Inside the gift shop I picked up a soft-cover book of old Toledo Blade covers. So… I suggest a visit to one of the area’s oldest destinations, on a moderately cool winter day… and maybe bring a sled?

Fort Meigs | 29100 West River Road, Perrysburg | (419) 874-4121

Mitch from Grumpy’s invited us out to see a show at the Fremont Community Theatre last night. It was a short half hour drive away and we brought a few friends along with us…

I’m no theatre critic, but “Leaving Iowa” was pretty great. It was a simple production with only a few actors, but the acting was top-notch and the stage was perfectly minimal. I suppose you would call it a light comedy… with a thoughtful, moving end that I really appreciated.

“Leaving Iowa” has three (3) more shows, Jan. 28, 29, and 30th. Check their online calendar here.

Fremont Community Theatre | 1551 Dickinson Street, Fremont | (419) 332-0775

We had an out of town guest this weekend, and with all guests from other cities we try to make sure they have the most Toledo-centric time they can possibly have. We often take guests to Tony Packos, but this particular guest was vegetarian so the next best option? The Beirut!!! And as always it was a total hit. We ordered appetizer after appetizer and walked (or rather rolled) out of there stuffed to the gills.

“Toledo is amazing”, proclaimed our guest–a new fan of The Glass City.

The Beirut | 4082 Monroe Street | (419) 473-0885

We started out the night with dinner and drinks at Ice. It was our first visit to the “somewhat new” Downtown establishment. Next, drinks at our friend M.’s apartment. And the night ended at The Ottawa Tavern with shows by “Science of the Big Machines” and “The Dirty Damn Band”. Everything about the night was pleasant–except when they ran out of ice at the OT!

Hope you had a great night and 2011 treats you right!

The Ottawa Tavern | 1817 Adams Street | Uptown | (419) 725-5483

Ice Restaurant and Bar | 405 Madison Avenue | Downtown | (419) 246-3339