Elite Events is moving their wedding, party and corporate event planning business to a new home at 1113 Adams St. This “one-stop shop for any kind of celebration” owned by Nikki Wolfe has been featured in The Knot Ohio magazine for their design work and appears frequently on WNWO’s morning show offering party tips and advice on seasonal trends. 419-690-8300. www.eliteeventstoledo.com
After nearly 30 years, Jamie Farr is stepping away from the LPGA golf tournament, ending an era started by the native Toledoan and television star. He will be replaced by Marathon Petroleum Corporation as the title sponsor who is renaming the tournament the Marathon Classic. Despite the loss of the “face of the tournament," the organizers are committed to making the event bigger and better with plans to televise all four rounds. www.lpga.com.
After more than 50 years training people in the ways of the beauty business, The Toledo Academy of Beauty Culture is closing its doors. 1554 S. Byrne Rd. 419-478-6660. www.toledoacademyofbeauty.com
West Toledo bar Arnie’s reopened its doors on December 21st after being closed for months due to a lightning strike that caused a fire there in July. Although some renovations were made while the bar was closed for repairs, patrons can expect to find their hangout restored to its original state. 3332 W. Central Ave. 419-517-6037. www.arniestoledo.com
A new spot is ready to do battle for the title of best pizza place. Learn more about the opening of Geoff Kies's 5th Street Pub, a restaurant that will be steeped in classic Italian traditions, in our Poppers section on page 12.
Kahuna Bay Spray Tan, a local distributor of sunless tanning products and equipment, is expanding the reach of its sun-free mantra with a new airbrush tanning and retail location slated to open in February. It’s an opportunity for fans of the product to experience a spray tan from the experts. 6419 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-386-2401. www.kahunabayspraytan.com.