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in the Unitarian Universalist THE CHAMBER Church Building doesn’t want Jody Washington 855 Grove Street in East Lansing (just east of Abbot Rd. across from on City Council. the East Lansing Public Library) (Learn why: www.jodywashington.com) for more information contact: Listen! Advocate! Lead! Paid for by: (517)515-5634 or www.peaceedcenter.org Jody Washington for City Council, 521 Nantucket , Lansing, MI 48906 Paid for by the Friends to Elect A’Lynne Robinson City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 3

The change we NEED A leader we TRUST VOTEVOTE LynneMartinez Vote Lynne Martinez for Lansing City Council on Tuesday, November 8

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201 1 Endorsements Election No single word crystallizes Tuesday's city election more than this one: Progress. Across the Midwest, visionaries are lead- ing old manufacturing cities like ours back to life by drawing new business and hard- working, creative people into its borders. We're part way there in Lansing. We're not a crime-ridden dump like Saginaw or Flint, but we don't quite have the buzz- ing, go-to downtown like Indianapolis or Madison either. The Stadium District and the revamped Ottawa Street Power Station shows us what's possible, but there are plenty of examples of what still in chronic pain with legal medical mari- In short, Robinson has done nothing Okemos, privates or charters. needs to be done. juana. Instead of playing community poli- to be denied a second term. Rather, she Let's not focus on the well-docu- The empty, hulking eight-story mass tics by dreaming up spooky stories about gives us new reasons every week why mented dysfunctionalism of the Lansing of the old Oliver Towers on Capitol imagined crime, Quinney has advocated Lansing needs her for four more years. Board of Education. We are recommend- Avenue is Exhibit A. The chewed-up for patients and against empty storefronts. ing leaders that see turning the Lansing parking lot across the Grand River where Yes, Quinney has found himself on the Ballot proposals School District into a selling point by the old Farmers Market once stood and wrong side of some of these 4-4 votes, On the millage vote, voting "yes" offering classes that mid-Michigan the field of waist-high weeds formerly but we take solace in knowing his prin- should be as automatic as picking up parents want their children in. (Their known as the Red Cedar Golf Course off cipled opposition comes from genuine that little black marker, filling in ovals, views were outlined in last week’s City Michigan Avenue are Exhibits B and C. concern our working men and women. running the ballot through the machine Pulse and can be seen free online in the Picture those properties before filling His "no vote" is not political pandering or and taking a sticker. Absolutely no for- archives of our Digital Edition.) out your ballot. Davenport University a finger flip to Mayor Virg Bernero. mula for Lansing's success includes fewer Peter Spadafore, a Michigan isn't building its new campus at the We appreciate the organized labor police officers, fewer firefighters, fewer Association of School Boards official, Oliver Towers site because of a 4-4 blood running through Quinney's veins, mowed parks and fewer plowed streets. embraces this vision. Spadafore realizes split on the Lansing City Council. The but we would strongly urge this full- State government shoved its budget cuts that our public schools' future is offering Gillespie project for the former Farmers time Michigan AFL-CIO official to work onto cities like Lansing, and local leaders Chinese immersion programs like that Market site stalled on a 4-4 vote. It took his passion into the city's progress as have no other place to go. Yes, times are at Post Oak Elementary or the arts cur- the state Appeals Court to undo the opposed to being labor's rubber stamp. tight, but with declining home values, most riculum at Pleasant Grove. The LSD is Council's deadlock. property owners don't pay more under this competing for children and it needs to Nobody wins on tie votes. Literally. 1st Ward higher millage rate anyway. give parents what they want. On Lansing's east side, Lynne Lansing simply cannot make progress Likewise, we feel Jeff Croff, a vice At-Large Martinez has the temperament and if more crime seeps back into our streets. president at Astera Credit Union, gets In August, City Pulse urged voters to experience to be the Council's new 1st We need a properly staffed police depart- it. As a parent of students in the district, say no to Lansing's example of Groucho Ward councilmember. ment. We need a vote yes on the millage. Croff has a vested interest in the district's Marx singing "Whatever it is — I'm Like anyone else, Martinez has The Red Cedar Golf Course proposal success. His business experience is nicely against it" — Councilwoman Carol Wood. strengths and weaknesses. But she may be Lansing's most misunderstood. complemented by his creative side as the We have one more opportunity to deny thrived as state representative and an The question is whether the Lansing City founder and artistic director of a theater her another four years on the Council. Ingham County commissioner, where she Council can sell off about a quarter of that company, which will give the arts a need- Please, for the city's future, do so. represented progressive viewpoints while 48-acre field of urban nothingness. ed voice on the board. Instead, Rory Neuner deserves to moving good ideas forward as opposed to No specific redevelopment plans are Of all the candidates, Nicole be everybody's first vote in one of two throwing up roadblocks. tied to it. The Lansing City Council would Armbuster brings the only experience open at-large Council seats. The project While her overly scripted opponent still need to sign off on any proposal. as an incumbent who in her one year coordinator for the Transportation for also supports selling a piece of the for- A golf course is not returning and the as an appointee has avoided the board’s Michigan Coalition is a local product mer Red Cedar Golf Course, Martinez city can't maintain the parks it has, let factionalism. Moreover, we like her open- with an open mind and a strong ability to didn't need months of study to get there. alone build a huge new park across the mindedness: She is the only candidate work well with others. While her opponent supports the millage, street from Frandor. A guaranteed gated who was willing to consider the idea of This bona fide progressive supports or Martinez worked the "yes" vote into her field of city-owned weeds into perpetuity placing the board under city government, supported solid redevelopment proposals own campaign. Using "progress" as our is not progress. What would be progress akin to the Board of Water & Light. In for all three aforementioned vacant prop- guide, Martinez is the better choice here. is creating a greater bridge between MSU these difficult times, all ideas should be erties. Neuner is an unwavering "yes" and our city, which that stretch of Michigan considered. Lansing city and the LSD on the millage vote and has a sensible 3rd Ward Avenue is ideal for. We urge a yes vote on work together to attract people. If that approach to managing marijuana dis- No Lansing City Council member has the Red Cedar Golf Course proposal. means mayoral appointees on the school pensaries along Michigan Avenue if the blossomed these last four years more As for a City Charter revision, this board, we're happy to hear this state gov- courts or the Legislature allows it. than 3rd Ward Councilwoman A'Lynne isn’t the time to divert attention from ernment property analyst and mother of Neuner is a must-vote on Tuesday. Robinson. Originally seen as a Wood greater needs. No one has made a con- two Lewton Elementary School children Meanwhile, Councilman Derreck yes-woman, Robinson is refreshingly vincing case that the charter is in serious is open to talking about it. Quinney has been the city's leading voice open to new ideas while running efficient need of repair. We urge a no vote. Lansing, its school district and its citi- for legitimate businesses serving patients meetings as Council president. zens must be bold together if they are to We also like Robinson's frankness. School board progress together. Candidates endorsed by City Pulse are She's crystal clear on where she stands, Finally, Lansing can't truly progress invited to place signs on the front lawn of unlike her mysterious opponent, whose unless its school district invites parents “Eyesore of the Week” will return next week. If our building at 1905 E. Michigan Ave. artful dodging of basic questions on stan- into its pubic schools instead of chas- you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lansingci- dard city issues is alarming. ing them to East Lansing, Holt, DeWitt, typulse.com or call Nyssa Rabinowitz at 999-5064. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011 1st Ward Candidates 3rd Ward Candidates MEETTHE Jody Washington, 55 Lynne Martinez, 63 A'Lynne Robinson, 42 Jason Wilkes, 37 Education: Lansing Education: Lady- Education: Everett Education: Grand CANDIDATES Eastern High School, wood High School, High School, 1987. Ledge High School, 1974. Livonia, MI 1966. University of Michi- 1993. Lansing Com- Lansing Community College at LCC and gan, 1990. munity College College / pre-requi- NEIU, Chicago, not Occupation: Occupation: On Tuesday, Lansing sites for Mortuary completed School Administrator Production Worker, Science (did not earn Occupation: Self Significant ap- Bridgewater Interiors residents will vote in three degree) Employed Con- pointments: Girl Significant ap- City Council races in the Significant Ap- sultant, Martinez Scouts Heart of pointments: CAP pointments: Consulting Group Michigan - trustee and Delegate – UAW Local November general elec- Lansing Fire Board Significant appointments: Power board development committee; Michigan 724; Chairman UAW Community Service tion. The 1st Ward, 3rd Elected Positions: None of We Consortium community repre- Works - administrative board; Employee Committee Bridgewater Interiors Unit; UAW sentative; Lansing Community Economic Retirement System (ERS) – board; recording secretary Bridgewater Interiors Ward and two At-Large Development Network; Design Lansing Lewton-Rich Neighborhood Association Unit; Health and safety committee – Bridge- seats are up for re-elec- Stakeholders Group Elected positions: President - Lan- water Interiors; Averill Woods Neighborhood Elected positions: Ingham County sing City Council (2 terms); Vice presi- Association public safety liaison; Kozminski tion this year. Voters will Commissioner, 1985 – 1994; Michigan dent - Lansing City Council; Vice president Charity Car Show coordinator. choose from a field of two State Representative, 1994 - 2000 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Lansing Elected positions: No elected offices alumnae chapter; Executive board - Lew- held, been elected to community and job 1st Ward candidates, two 1. Do you think the 1st Ward has benefited or suffered with the recent ton Rich Neighborhood Association. related positions. 3rd Ward candidates and disappearance of medical marijuana dispensaries, in light of the Au- gust Court of Appeals ruling? Why? four At-Large candidates. 1. Do you think the 3rd Ward has benefited or suffered with the recent The first ward was overly saturated with dis- The court ruling has left Michigan Avenue disappearance of medical marijuana dispensaries, in light of the Last month, City Pulse pensaries. I support regulations to ensure and other parts of the city with again- August Court of Appeals ruling? Why? asked each candidate seriously ill patients have access to their vacant buildings. It is not clear that crime I do not believe the Third Ward has I have been involved in many committee to complete a question- medicine--that includes a few well-regulat- has decreased or where / how patients and ed dispensaries. The Court of Appeals went caregivers are doing business. We need to suffered as a result of the recent court meetings and public forums where resi- naire on current issues too far in placing an outright ban. This can't closely monitor impacts on neighborhoods rulings. The Southwest side of Lansing dents voiced concerns about the number that the Council is facing. be an "all or nothing" proposition. and court rulings still to come. did not have an overwhelming number of dispensaries. I cannot control what of dispensaries. the courts decide and must wait and see All candidates respond- 2. Do you support bringing a casino to Lansing? what the outcome will be. ed. City Pulse requested Yes, as long as it is kept in the entertain- I would consider a casino, and will view answers be 50 words or ment district and can provide good jobs any proposal with a skeptical eye. A 2. Would a downtown casino benefit the 3rd Ward? for Lansing residents. However, it is likely casino could bring new jobs to Lansing less. Responses were not a moot issue, as it appears highly un- and spur growth. It would also have so- We will not know the potential benefits of At this point there is no way of knowing. edited or condensed. likely that the city can work through the cial and public safety costs. I would look a casino, to the Third Ward or the city as a I question, will this bring increased tax numerous legal roadblocks that prevent carefully at cost / benefit analysis and whole, until a proposal is presented. revenues? Will it create jobs for 3rd Ward Answers more than 50 casino expansions. public opinion before casting a vote. residents? These are questions that are not words were cut off. known. Has the current downtown devel- 3. How will you vote on the Red Cedar Golf Course ballot proposal & why? opment benefitted the 3rd Ward residents? To hear more about the After research, I support the sale and I will vote yes on the ballot proposal candidates’ views, listen development of the 12 acres and and I encourage everyone to support it. 3. How will you vote on the Red Cedar Golf Course ballot proposal & why? to the Oct. 19 and Oct. dealing with the Montgomery Drain This project can spur further revival and I am in favor of the ballot proposal. My I support it being on the ballot and allow- 26 podcasts of “City issue. I am, however, still concerned development along Michigan Avenue, goal is always to put issues such as this ing the residents to decide. I know that that the Council won't exercise enhance connections between Lansing before the voting public. The question Parks Millage’s have passed in Lansing for Pulse on the Air” at www. the necessary oversight to ensure and East Lansing, control storm water on the ballot is: does city council have 15 years, obviously meaning they think lansingcitypulse.com/ this project is developed fairly and and pollution of Red Cedar River and permission from the public to sell the parks are important. With no concrete openly, and uses local workers. provide an attractive and lively park. property. It is a first step in the process proposal in front of us, it is concerning. lansing/flex-84-radio- that could show.html 4. Did you support a millage increase in May and do you support it Residents will also elect this time around? 4. Did you support a millage increase in May and do you support it this time around? three new members Yes, provided the money goes toward I supported the millage in May and making our neighborhoods stronger now. Police, Fire responders and road Yes and Yes I questioned the millage language not to sit on the Board of and safer. Crime is rampant throughout maintenance are essential quality of life dedicating where the money was to go Education. Voters will our city--we don't have enough public services the City must provide. Use of in May. It is now dedicated and we must safety personnel to adequately deal with the millage is tightly restricted and will have adequate public safety, this will help choose from a field of it. Our neighbors are afraid to leave their expire in five years. Without millage, sustain or reduce the amount of layoffs in nine candidates. Visit the homes. Further, our citizens are tired of we will almost certainly see further cuts public safety. the condition of our roads. in police and fire. City Pulse digital edition 5. Do you think your opponent or her endorsers have engaged in a archives to view their re- 5. Do you think your opponent or her endorsers have engaged in positive campaign? sponses to our question- a positive campaign? Neighbors, family and friends have To this point, my opponent and I have naire in last week’s edi- No. Lynne Martinez' campaign is sup- Some has been positive and some not expressed concerns with a call they engaged in discussions on the issues. ported by the Chamber of Commerce. so much. received that expressed an extremely I pledge to run a positive and clean tion. To learn more about They advocated for Governor Snyder's plan negative and false message about me. campaign; I would expect the same of my the Board of Education to slash education to pay for tax breaks To that end I am saddened that they had opponent. candidates’ views, listen for businesses and stand for stripping to be exposed to such a call. However, away collective bargaining. They are now I am encouraged by the enormous to the Oct. 12 podcast of showing their true colors by attacking amount of support I have “City Pulse on the Air” at candidates through a shady front group. 6. Is the administration's plan to naturalize some city parks a good way to www.lansingcitypulse. 6. Is the administration's plan to naturalize some city parks a good way to balance budgetary problems and the social benefits of parkland? balance budgetary problems and the social benefits of parkland? com/lansing/flex-84- The information that council has received Neighborhood parks are essential to prop- radio-show.html or tune I don't call it "naturalization." It is The budget situation means that serious thus far does not show enough budget- erty values. Decisions should be made that "abandonment." My answer is no. cuts will be needed. I support a compre- ary savings to off set and/or justify the do not bring down property values and in to 88.9 FM The Impact Abandoning our parks reduces the hensive discussion with lots of public in- detrimental social affect some of the quality of neighborhoods. Neighborhood at 7 tonight to hear a quality of life in our city. We can't put about repurposing and maintenance naturalization will have on neighbor- Associations have engaged city employees attract new businesses and jobs to Lan- of city parks. We need to seek input from hoods. As council president I scheduled and worked together to maintain our parks rebroadcast. sing, if we let our city become a place and cooperation with neighborhoods a joint meeting with the parks board, my in the past. There are many other ways to where nobody wants to live. about priorities and possibilities. colleagues and I to review this cut the budget. City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

Rory L. Neuner, 31 Derreck Quinney, 56 Tom Stewart, 29 Carol Wood, 61 Education: Haslett Education: First Education: Bath Education: J. W. High School, Class of graduating class High School, 2000. Sexton High School, 1998. Yale University, of Harry Hill High Michigan State 1968. Some college B.A., political science, School, 1973. University, 2005. courses at University 2003; University of Occupation: Occupation: of Alaska, Anchor- Chicago, master of Director of health Small business age, Alaska 1969. public policy (MPP), and safety, Michigan consultant Occupation: CEW 2008. AFL-CIO; Incumbent Significant Consultant LLC; Elected Occupation: Proj- Lansing City Council Appointments: member of the Lansing ect coordinator for member at-large. Chair, Organiza- City Council the Transportation for Michigan Coalition Significant appointments and tion Committee, Downtown Lansing, Inc.; Significant appointments: Crime Significant Appointments and elected positions: Former member of President, Art Alley; Board of Directors, Victims Advocacy Council; Board hospice Elected Positions: Ingham County the Lansing Board of Police Commission- REO Town Commercial Association; Mem- community awareness/Professional Women’s Commission; City of Lansing ers; Elected Officials Compensation Board; ber, Business Development Committee, advisory committee; MSU College of Public Service Board; REO Town Com- United Labor Loans Executive; Honorary Westside Commercial Association; 2010 re- Social Science community group; Lansing mercial Association Board of Directors; Old News Boys of Great Lansing Board cipient, Lansing Regional Chamber 10 Over Community College dental hygienist South Lansing Community Development Member; Community Services Board the Next 10 Award; Advisory Board, Capital program advisory board; Neighborhood Association Board Member of the United Auto Workers Area United Way Young Leader’s Society Association of Michigan; Principle shop- Elected Positions: none ping district comprehensive master plan; Retired senior volunteer program advi- sory board; Lansing police reorganization committee; Billboard adhoc committee; Kellogg Foundation “Community Voices”; President City Council; Vice president City Council

At-Large Candidates At-Large Elected positions: At-Large Lansing City Council Member, three terms 1. Do you think the city has Prior to the ruling, I supported policy The issue of medical marijuana has be- The grief caused to Lansing residents due Regulations that allow patients & care- benefited or suffered with that would ensure dispensaries met stan- come a divisive political tactic in our city. to poor regulation of medical marijuana givers to have safe environment without the recent disappearance dards similar of what we require of other A majority of Michigan residents support has been unnecessary and hard to stom- negatively impacting the supporting businesses, including zoning regulations the use of marijuana for medicinal ach. After all this turbulence, I believe it community is what makes sense for of medical marijuana and health and safety standards. I never purposes as evident by the 2008 election is in the best interest of the city for the Lansing. This question will be answered dispensaries, in light of the wanted to see all dispensaries shuttered. results. On one side patients have lost dispensaries to remain closed until more in the Court of Appeals and many own- August Court of Appeals I am now concerned about patients’ abil- access and property owners are left with fair and consistent solutions have been ers listened to their own attorneys and ruling? Why? ity to access the care they need. vacant storefronts. reached. decided to close their doors.

I supported the May millage and will vote Yes, I supported it in May and I continue Yes for both. This is about funding the I voted for the millage increase in May yes on November 8th. The severity of our to work on educating folks around town core services a municipal government is and will support the millage by voting 2. Did you support a millage budget situation means we are not ad- about this issue. Now is a time to invest in responsible for providing its residents. The yes in on November 8th. equately maintaining basic infrastructure our public health and safety. alternative – laying off police and continu- increase in May and do you or investing in public safety. How are we to ing to let our roads deteriorate – will only support it this time around? attract residents and businesses if we aren’t serve to impede the progress Lansing willing to invest in basic, vital services? residents are fighting so hard to create.

I will vote yes. That proposal gives us a Investing in our Michigan Avenue cor- I support this initiative. Putting this site up I am voting no. I believe: 3. How will you vote on the potential opportunity to create a gateway ridor will not only create jobs during the for sale doesn’t mean we have to sell. This · The heritage of our community is between East Lansing and our City’s East- construction phase of the project and can be an opportunity for Lansing to pre- dedicated park land Red Cedar Golf Course ballot side, and remediate the serious environ- increase economic activity on the east serve green space and create an attractive · Must preserve it proposal and why? mental issues on that site. Council would side, it will also allow us an opportunity gateway into the city. I won’t accept a deal · Park property helps to ensure quality still get to weigh in on an actual proposal. to address many longstanding environ- that’s anything less than what’s best for of life & is a proven economic engine Let’s trust that process. mental concerns with the area as well. I Lansing. · River will be clean whether the prop- will vote Yes. erty is sold or not

4. Do you support the city's I was disappointed to see that four of our proposed development The Davenport University proposal has Yes, I supported the development deal. I did not vote against Davenport but for current Councilmembers voted against been withdrawn. I support taking a look Yes, I would’ve liked to see a public hear- taxpayers. You want to sell your home, agreement with Davenport having a public hearing on the matter. at any and all proposals on the table ing on the issue to determine whether it someone offers to swap houses then University that would lead to That’s business as usual, and I hope it that seek to invest in that property. LCC was an equitable deal. I truly believe if we someone else turns up on your door step razing Oliver Towers? Do you doesn’t push Davenport out of the City of should absolutely be considered along had tried to forge a compromise between and offers you $2.5 million, would you think it's an equitable trade? Lansing. with anyone else. I would love to see LCC and Davenport, we could’ve come up need more than 45 minutes to under- Should LCC be considered for some new activity over there. with a win-win solution. stand all the ramifications, I did and you the property?

For the most part, yes, I think they have. I don’t concern myself with how others I was surprised to see the amount of nega- Having been involved in four campaigns 5. Do you think your choose to represent themselves or tive campaign tactics used at this local for Council this has been the most nega- opponents or their endorsers candidates they have endorsed. I am out level; however, I believe for the most part tive. I believe my opponents or those hitting doors almost every night talking the candidates have treated each other that have endorsed them have engaged have engaged in a positive to people who can’t afford glossy mailers with respect. I’ve really enjoyed getting to in a negative campaign so far with five campaign? or robo calls – I am much more interested know everyone on an individual level. robo calls and six negative pieces of lit- in what real people have to say. erature directed against the incumbents.

From what I understand, there are tremen- The casino project is intriguing. I look No. I don’t believe the short-term benefits As stated in the this newspaper this is 6. Do you support bringing dous legal hurdles to the proposal. I’d like forward to hearing more information of bringing a casino to Lansing will a very complicated issue and isn’t as to see our economic development strategy about what exactly will be proposed. I am come close to balancing the long term simple as yes or no answer and requires a a casino to Lansing? Why or focus more on items that would positively open to sitting down with stakeholders detrimental effects casinos often have on great deal more information before I am why not? benefit quality of life, such as improving and going from there. the financial stability and public safety willing to state my position. the look of the commercial corridors on the of communities. In short, quantity is not Southside, on bringing a grocery store to always quality and I’m looking for long- downtown. term solutions. 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011 The race for Council: 2011 The underbelly of local politics As Mark Twain wrote more than 100 years ago: “… when you are in politics you are in a wasp’s nest with a short shirt-tail ... .”

Ask Lansing City Council candidates, case anymore. If they’ve endorsed you, they’re gonna particularly in the 1st Ward and At-Large put resources into this race.” races, and they might liken the past few So, do endorsements even matter if they don’t weeks to living and campaigning in a fully explain where a candidate stands on issues? wasp’s nest. “They matter in terms of campaign resourc- Over the past two weeks in the es,” Cook said. “If you’re gonna take someone’s At-Large race, a campaign consultant endorsement, that means you get the good with By ANDY BALASKOVITZ for At-Large incumbent Derrick the bad. You don’t get to cherry-pick — ‘I only like Quinney, a labor-backed, labor-em- the good parts and all the bad parts I don’t like’ — ployed candidate (he’s an executive come on, give me a break.” with the state AFL-CIO), accused Cook is referring to the chamber, which sup- the Lansing Regional Chamber ports Tom Stewart and Rory Neuner in the of Commerce of “bigoted” and At-Large race, A’Lynne Robinson in the 3rd Ward “racist” political strategies. In and Martinez in the 1st Ward. The chamber also the 1st Ward, one candidate, supports the ballot proposal to sell nearly 13 acres Jody Washington, said her of the former Red Cedar Golf Course, but it oppos- opponent, Lynne Martinez, es the 4-mill property tax increase for police, fire is taking advantage of and road services in the city. All of the chamber’s “tens of thousands of candidates support the millage. taxpayer dollars” to con- Over the past few years, campaign finance sult on Ingham County records show that the chamber has contributed Land Bank initiatives, to both Republicans and Democrats (the Council which turned out to be races are nonpartisan). That includes Republican about half that. (Washington Rick Jones for state Senate, Republican Deb corrected herself, but said the dollar Shaughnessy for the state House, and Steve amount was immaterial.) And at times, some Dougan and Andy Schor for Ingham County com- candidates have been left in the awkward position missioner — a Republican and Democrat, respec- of being affiliated with their endorsers’ dirty cam- tively. In the 2009 city races, it spent $10,000 paign tactics after having pledged to run positive on Mayor Virg Bernero’s campaign, $2,500 on campaigns themselves. At-Large Councilwoman Kathie Dunbar’s cam- Is it any surprise that, with less than a week to paign and $2,000 on 4th Ward Councilwoman go before Lansing residents elect candidates to fill Jessica Yorko. It 2007, it spent $5,000 on Gina four positions on the City Council, the races have Nelson’s failed At-Large campaign. been divided between business- and labor-backed Cook, who worked at the chamber from 2003 to candidates? Not really. It might be argued that it’s 2007, said the chamber is spending much more on a predictable political narrative for this town. local elections than it did in his four years. Kristin And perhaps it’s getting so heated because, Beltzer, who has Cook’s former job as senior vice as one Democratic political strategist said, all president of government affairs and public relations, of the races are close. said it’s true the chamber has increased the amount “The only thing I’d be surprised about of money it’s put into local elections. “I think we’ve is the idea that someone will pull away from worked very hard on that. Our membership looks one of these races,” said Todd Cook, of Lansing- at us for a voice of reason. We’ve worked hard to based Main Street Strategies. And when you build a strong PAC,” she said. get down to it, he said, candidates might have Beltzer also said the chamber “absolutely” real- to renege on their positive-campaign promises izes that its candidates may not agree with every in order to distinguish themselves from other position the chamber supports. “We know these candidates. “Elections are about differences. If are independent thinkers. We don’t expect peo- you’re laying out the differences between your- ple to line up with us all the time. We do expect self and your opponent in an effective manner, people to be open-minded and straight with us. that benefits you.” Sometimes we run into (disagreements).” But what happens when, say, you don’t agree with what those who endorse you are At-Large: Politics is a contact sport doing? Or you don’t An e-mail Friday landed in my inbox from a C a m p a i g n agree with positions campaign consultant for Quinney, a black man literature they’ve taken on seeking re-election for his At-Large Council seat, From top: Paid for by issues? accusing the chamber of “race baiting” and “bigot- the Greater Lansing “Endorsements ry” in its latest literature against Quinney’s record Labor Council; Paid used to be ‘validaters.’ on medical marijuana dispensaries. Joe DiSano, for by Greater If a group endorsed the consultant from Main Street Strategies (the Lansing Progress; you, you must be same firm as Cook), accused the chamber of Paid for by Jody OK because they darkening a photo of Quinney, which chamber Washington for endorsed you,” Cook City Council. said. “That’s not the See Election, Page 9 City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

(The chamber’s fliers also appropriated of Neuner, Manzella and Robinson, com- Election a photo of Quinney from City Pulse, whose pared to the Labor Council’s candidates — Follow the money attorney has sent the chamber a cease and Quinney, Carol Wood, Jody Washington and A look at campaign finance report filings since from page 8 desist order; Daman said Tuesday any future Jason Wilkes. “There have been dirty tactics Friday. fliers will not use the photo.) back and forth,” Stewart said. President Tim Daman adamently denies. The mailing, which comes from Greater However, the At-Large race to most 1st Ward The campaign literature was distributed Lansing Progress, is the latest in a series of observers is for second between Neuner Lynne Martinez by the group Greater Lansing Progress, fliers that attack Quinney’s record on medi- and Quinney. Wood swept the primary with Aug. 23-Oct. 23: $16,485.43 which Daman called an “effort and initia- cal marijuana dispensary regulations. For more than 31 percent of the vote out of five Total: $24,377.35 tive within the Lansing Regional Chamber the At-Large candidates whom the chamber candidates, leaving doubts both Quinney Notable contributors: Pat Gillespie ($500); Chris Swope ($50); Lansing Regional Chamber of of Commerce.” endorsed — Rory Neuner and Tom Stewart and Neuner could pass her. Commerce PAC ($5,000); Lansing Association for Quinney said Sunday he’ll let residents — the Quinney mailings have been nothing “It’s made my life difficult because peo- Human Rights PAC ($700); Blue Cross Blue Shield decide for themselves if the photo was actu- short of disappointing and awkward. Both ple are torn who want to support my cam- of Michigan PAC ($1,000); Virg Bernero ($300 ally darkened and that he doesn’t want to have said recently that their intent all along paign and Derrick’s and they feel alienated,” personally and $100 from campaign committee); make it a “race issue.” was to run positive campaigns. Both have Neuner said last week. Eric Schertzing ($125); Sam Eyde Construction “They’ve (the Chamber) certainly gone used the word “disappointed” when asked Neuner said she “made it clear” in can- Company ($100)* above and beyond with all the blatant lies about the Chamber’s … er, Greater Lansing didate interviews with the chamber that she Jody Washington and trying to paint me as a drug dealer,” he Progress’ … tactics. does not agree with state legislation that pro- Aug. 23-Oct. 23: $9,237 said referring to the medical marijuana lit- “I’m trying to run a campaign based on posed to take away prevailing wage and proj- Total: $16,347.19 erature. “I’m really disappointed but not sur- rising above (negative politics),” Stewart, ect labor agreements. She also does not agree Notable contributors: UAW V-PAC ($2,500); Carol prised as to the depths the chamber folks will who’s in his first bid for an elected position, with the chamber’s position of not support- Wood ($50); James Herbert, CEO of Neogen ($200); go. Do I think (the photo) was doctored? You said Sunday. “It’s a little discouraging to have ing the millage. And as for a descriptor on Operating Engineers Local 324 PAC ($1,000); can be the judge of that.” Quinney emphati- that happen.” Greater Lansing Progress’ website that says Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333 PAC ($1,000) cally agrees, though, with the notion that the But Stewart said it goes both ways — he “Ingham County recently adopted a so-called 3rd Ward chamber has been trying to suggest he is a mentioned campaign literature that sur- Pollution Prevention ordinance that imposes A’Lynne Robinson drug dealer. faced before the Aug. 2 primary election that costly and duplicative regulations on busi- Jan. 1-Oct. 23: $6,365 In fact, Quinney's position on medical targeted him, Neuner, then-1st Ward candi- nesses that handle hazardous materials”? Total: $6,365 marijuana dispensaries was basically lock- date Joe Manzella and 3rd Ward incumbent “I work for an environmental organi- Notable contributors: Pat Gillespie ($100); Chris Swope ($25); Mid Michigans Patient Group step with that of the mayor's. Both sup- A’Lynne Robinson “because of their support zation,” Neuner said of her employer, the ($25)**;Pretendicia LLC ($100); Virg Bernero ($100 ported allowing dispensaries in any zoned for developers using Lansing’s tax dollars Transportation for Michigan. “There’s very from campaign committee); CAP PAC ($2,000); Joel property in the city, except for residential to hire non-union, scab contractors,” the clear evidence that every dollar we spend on Ferguson ($250) and parking. Both were against capping mailing — paid for by the Greater Lansing reducing pollution has a positive effect on the number of them and believed the buff- Labor Council, said. Stewart said the labor quality of life and well being. Jason Wilkes ering requirements between businesses group used a “drunk picture” of him from May 27-Oct. 23: $1,160 See Election, Page 10 Total: $4,400 would have sufficiently solved a cluster- Facebook and other not-so-flattering photos Notable contributors: Carol Wood ($25); Kitty Lip- ing problem. Both believe that without sky of Teamsters Local 580 ($100); John Pollard ($50) dispensaries, the medical marijuana trade would revert, illegally, to neighborhoods At-Large and from people's homes. Bernero even Vote: Rory Neuner had City Attorney Brig Smith draft an Aug. 23-Oct. 23: $7,755 ordinance outlining these rules, but that Total: $25,983 received little to no attention in the media STEPHEN MANCHESTER Notable contributors: Pat Gillespie ($1,000); Chris Swope ($50); Lansing Regional Chamber of Com- and at City Hall. merce PAC ($8,000 total); Lansing Association for Quinney’s campaign also released a radio ad for Lansing School Board Human Rights PAC ($450 total) Tuesday that will run through Monday. In the 60-second spot, Quinney says the “Chamber of Derrick Quinney Commerce is spending thousands of dollars to Over 45 Years Working with Aug. 22-Oct. 23: $10,270 distort my voting record.” He also says, in light Total: $24,002.83 Notable contributors: Michigan Education Associa- of Bernero supporting Neuner: “On Council People for the Common Good tion PAC ($150); Operating Engineers Local 324 PAC issues, Mayor Virg Bernero has a right to his t
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tract on a bike-sharing program: “At a time sus labor, whether Martinez wants to admit vidual who chose to go that route.” Election when crime is rampant and people can’t find it or not. Martinez received $5,000 from However, you could argue that none of work, Martinez’s job is to use taxpayer dol- the chamber’s PAC this election, while the Council candidates are engaging in dirty from page 9 lars to launch a county program for people Washington received $4,500 between the politics — it’s their endorsers. Robinson — to share bicycles.” Washington also says UAW, Operating Engineers Local 324 who’s endorsed by the chamber — said it’s “I hope voters will see I’m trying to stand Martinez is “not supported by any police and Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 333. “cowardly” to not own up to the claims made on my own two feet with this. They’re not and fire organizations.” Washington landed Washington’s landed the endorsement of in robocalls or mailings. “Certainly if I was voting on whether to elect the Lansing endorsements from both of the local police most union groups in Lansing, including the going to point out somebody’s shortcom- Regional Chamber of Commerce, but me,” and fire unions, while Martinez announced Michigan Education Association. ings, I would own it. Those would be places I she said. “The thing I’m most concerned Tuesday the support of Ingham County depart from anyone using those tactics, both about is this distance between the labor Sheriff Gene Wriggelsworth. 3rd Ward: The quiet candidates the chamber and organized labor.” community and the business community. Martinez defended the contract on “City The race for the southwest side of town, Robinson said particularly the At-Large Right now this community is strained.” Pulse on the Air” by saying her job was to however, is comparatively quieter and less race has taken on “a life of its own.” “facilitate a variety of stakeholders and bring contentious than what’s played out in the 1st “Individuals endorsed by both camps (the 1st Ward: ‘I don’t think informing them together and build consensus. … Eric and At-Large races. chamber and organized labor) are pawns people is negative’ Schertzing trusted me to facilitate those A’Lynne Robinson, who’s seeking her at this point,” she said. “That is now a race Jody Washington, in a Sunday evening meetings and get the job done.” second term as 3rd Ward Councilwoman, between those two camps and individuals phone interview, said the media — par- Washington also criticized Martinez on mentioned in a City Pulse campaign ques- are caught up in it.” ticularly City Pulse — is devoting question- the same radio show for accepting the cham- tionnaire that “neighbors, family and friends Wilkes could not be reached for an inter- able coverage to her race against Martinez. ber’s endorsement. Martinez said on the Oct. have expressed concerns” about a robocall view for this story. Washington said she’s “being hammered 19 show that “I’m really saddened and disap- portraying “an extremely negative and false Cook, of Main Street Strategies, summed on” for one mailing her campaign sent out pointed in the conversation that has begun message about me. To that end I am sad- up why the 3rd Ward “has been the quietest against the Ingham County Land Bank pay- to go on in this race. This isn’t about busi- dened that they had to be exposed to such a of all the Council races.” ing Martinez “tens of thousands” of dollars ness versus labor. … It isn’t about personali- call. However, I am encouraged by the enor- “In the 1st you have Lynne Martinez, who for consulting work. ties bickering,” she said. mous amount of support I have received and is a known quantity and has been around. “I’ve made one sentence and you said Martinez added that she’s “pleased to appreciation for the high and positive road Jody Washington is very aggressive, with I’ve been running a negative campaign and have the chamber’s endorsement.” She does my campaign has chosen to take.” strong endorsements from groups consid- that’s what this is about. I think you’ve been not agree with the chamber’s support of Gov. Robinson’s opponent, Jason Wilkes, was ering she’s a first-time candidate. In the fair but you’ve got to understand my frus- Rick Snyder’s tax cuts for businesses and asked the same question about whether he At-Large you have some interesting person- tration in all of this. You have not asked her cuts to public education funding. Martinez thought his opponent was engaging in a posi- alities there. The 3rd Ward has an overall any tough questions,” she said. “(Martinez) also supports the millage proposal in the tive campaign. “To this point, my opponent theme of a couple of candidates out working has not been held to the same standard as I city, but she incorrectly stated on the Oct. and I have engaged in discussion on the issues. the community and shaking hands along the have. I want you to be tough on me, but ask 19 radio show that the chamber is too. “The I pledge to run a positive and clean campaign; way,” Cook said. “There’s not as much heat everybody the tough questions.” chamber is well aware that I support labor, I would expect the same of my opponent.” coming out of that. … You haven’t seen this A second mail piece from Washington I support collective bargaining, prevailing In an interview, Robinson said “I think sparring back and forth between the two calls herself “The New Voice” and Martinez wage,” she said. 3rd Ward residents expressed very, very camps, either, which is another thing that “The Career Politician.” Like the first mailer, The major campaign contributions, clearly that is nothing they want to see and drives attention. When there’s no conflict, Washington cites Martinez’s Land Bank con- though, show that it really is business ver- it would bode very negatively for the indi- it’s hard to write about.”

Also, this money would go toward the next deficit for the next fiscal year — to the tune fiscal year budget and not affect any of of $12 million to $15 million. To balance those departments’ budgets until July 1, this fiscal year’s budget shortfall, the city Ballot proposals 2012. The proposed increase represents laid off 36 police officers and 11 firefight- By Andy Balaskovitz a $4 increase for every $1,000 of a prop- ers and closed three fire stations. Eleven of eight City Council candidates support it. erty’s taxable value. those police positions were recently filled Voters shot it down 52 percent to 48 per- The proposal would allow the city to with a federal grant. Millage: Part deux cent May. What will they say this time? override the Headlee Amendment for five Because property taxes are calculated by While the city is asking for the same years, allowing it to raise the taxing capac- the taxable value of a house — which have For the second time in six months, 4-mill increase — which would raise the ity to 20 mills. The cap is slightly above largely been on the decline — Mayor Virg Lansing voters will be asked to support an city’s operating millage rate from 15.44 to 19.1 mills. Theoretically, the Council could Bernero said recently that, like with the increase in the city’s operating millage rate 19.44 — this proposal stands to generate raise the operating millage rate by about May proposal, most property owners won’t to bolster revenue for police and fire protec- $7.6 million instead of $8 million, which 3.7 mills without voter approval, but no see a net tax increase on their property. tion as well as local road maintenance. All is what would have been generated in May. Council member or candidate has pledged “A significant amount of misinforma- he or she will do that if this proposal fails. tion about this millage has been circulat- This proposal also differs from May’s ing. It’s been characterized by some as the because dollar amounts are allocated spe- largest tax increase in history, but most Vote for cifically for police, fire and road mainte- homeowners would see a lower property nance: 1.5 mills each for police and fire (or tax bill even with the millage,” he told the $2.85 million) and 1 mill (or $1.9 million) City Council Oct. 24. On that same night, for local road maintenance. the Council unanimously approved a non- Rachel Lewis Some critics of the millage in May, binding resolution that says it “fully and for Lansing School Board such as 3rd Ward Council candidate Jason enthusiastically” supports the millage. Wilkes, have said they were skeptical about Some political observers said the first voting yes because they were concerned the try failed because millage supporters did Working Today For revenue wouldn’t ultimately go to those not target absentee voters soon enough. services, but elsewhere in the General Fund “I think the public safety millage will do Our Kids’ Future budget. The Council approved a non-bind- better than it did before,” said Todd Cook, ing resolution the night before the May 3 a Democratic political consultant with “Proud product of Lansing Public Schools” special election saying it would be used for Lansing-based Main Street Strategies. “The Paid for by Rachel Lewis For School Board those services. most likely scenario is that it squeaks out a H. Patricia Curran Treasurer However, similar to the circumstance in win. (Supporters) have been more aggressive 415 McPherson, Lansing, MI 48915 May, the city is anticipating another budget working the absentee vote than last time.” City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11 A charter revision: Is it worth it? SALE ENDS SATURDAY What would the city of Lansing have “While there may be some cases that to gain by rewriting its City Charter? Not can be handled on an individual basis, an much, says the city clerk. overall charter revision isn’t needed,” he Since1865, we have been helping gentlemen “I don’t see a benefit to it. It would be said. by providing the nest in men’s fashions. distracting,” said Lansing City Clerk Chris On top of that, it could be expensive. Swope. If voters approve the revision, they would The City Charter is a 28-page document have to elect a nine-member Charter 146th YEAR that outlines the duties of elected officials, Commission, which would likely happen boards and commissions, as well as the gen- in the Republican presidential primary ANNIVERSARY eral regulatory structure of the city includ- early next year, Swope has said. Proposed ing assessments and taxation. It establishes changes set forth by a commission would the process of adopting new legislation. have to be approved by voters. These elec- Basically, the charter sets the ground rules tions could result in at least one special for how the city works. election, which Swope estimates run about The current charter was adopted by $60,000 a piece — the main cost is paying SALE Lansing voters in 1978 and has been election workers. The City Council might amended twice since, in 1993 and 1994. also vote to pay charter commissioners, but One of the provisions in the 1978 charter it wouldn’t have to, and the city clerk and said voters would automatically be asked to city attorney offices would have to devote revise it every 12 years after 1987. staff time to the revision process. Swope has been against this proposal Swope also said he’s concerned that a from the get-go. While a few amendments wholly revised Charter could change the may be necessary — such as the number of way the city functions on a day-to-day basis. times City Council meets a year — Swope has “Is it going to be different? Will the process said a wholesale revision isn’t necessary. be different? It just makes me nervous.”

Henry Kositchek Louis Kositchek Richard Kositchek Red Cedar: A facelift for the east side? The City Council voted against asking voters approve the sale Tuesday, the Lansing Lansing residents’ permission to sell 12.68 Economic Development Corp. — which can acres of the former Red Cedar Golf Course tout development as a way to attract more back in May, but then changed its mind in MSU faculty and staff to work and play in August. Now, voters have the opportunity an area bordering on East Lansing — will Celebrate with us thru Saturday, November 5th Tuesday to allow the city to sell off a portion launch a potentially global public request of the abandoned golf course for redevelop- for proposals. The ballot proposal is merely Save throughout our store: ment purposes. the first step in a process in which the City Suits – save $100 Three members on Council in May said Council — if attractive proposals ultimately Sport coats – save $50 they didn’t have enough information about come forward — has the final say. the plan to support it, which was enough Proceeds from the potential sale would Dress Shirts – A great selection of wrinkle free shirts to keep it off the August primary ballot. So go toward improving the other 48 acres, Anniversary priced what’s changed? as well as for park improvements through- Dress Trousers – Kositchek’s Anniversary Collection For one, the property was appraised for out the city. Bernero has also said some of priced from $89 about $5 million. Also, Ingham County the proceeds could offset some of the costs Drain Commissioner Pat Lindemann has of Lindemann’s project. Lindemann has Neckwear – A handsome selection from $58.50 promised to use organized labor on his declined to say how much it will cost to Outerwear – Anniversary priced piece of the project. However, detailed improve the drainage infrastructure. *our tailoring is always complimentary ideas about a potential redevelopment were Council members unanimously agree not and still aren’t available unless voters that the river needs cleaning, though not all approve the ballot proposal. are on the same page when it comes to sell- Lindemann has been talking about the ing the 12.68 acres. At-Large Councilwoman need to clean up the nearby Red Cedar Carol Wood, who’s seeking re-election, vot- River — which is polluted largely because of ed to put the question on the ballot but has storm water runoff from Frandor Shopping said she won’t be voting for it. Wood believes Center — for years. He aims to do so by that the administration intentionally aban- making the former golf course a natural fil- doned the course so it could make the case ter for the water before it reaches the river. for developing it in the future, and that the David Kositchek Matt McLeod Jerry McBrien Mark Benjamin It would look similar to the natural area river will be cleaned regardless if the ballot in the Tollgate Drain area across the street proposal passes. Council members Brian from Groesbeck Golf Course, he has said. Jeffries and Eric Hewitt voted against put- At the same time, if the city is allowed to ting the question on Tuesday’s ballot back pursue a major development on part of golf in August. Third Ward Council candidate course and build a new park for public use Jason Wilkes supports asking voters to sell on the remaining 48.32 acres, Lindemann the 12.68, but said the idea is “concern- has called it a “win-win-win” for the city, the ing.” Every other Council candidate, along Glenn Griths Carl Dorman Lori Froh Gary Geisen environment and for creating new jobs. with the Lansing Regional Chamber of The Bernero administration closed the Commerce and the Greater Lansing Labor 113 North Washington . Downtown Lansing . 517 - 482 - 1171 . kositcheks.com course in 2007 due to budgetary reasons. If Council, supports it. 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011 Restoring All aboard Survival Kits Michigan Rail Summit throws diverse parties into transports of The Weekend Survival Kit program that pro- joy vided the area’s neediest elementary schoolchil- dren with packs of food to get through the weekend Judging by the upbeat toots and chugs might be reinstated next summer, sources say. heard at Monday afternoon’s Michigan The Mid-Michigan chapter of the American Rail Summit in Lansing, there’s one toy Red Cross announced last week that the Mid- that inspires Republicans and Democrats, Michigan Food Bank, a pilot program of the environmentalists and business leaders, American Red Cross that used to run the pro- Feds and locals and all the other boys and gram, will merge with the Greater Lansing girls to play nicely together: a train. Food Bank by July 1, John Cauley, the chapter’s Every speaker at the Lansing executive director, said. Convention Center, from Michigan “We think it will be in the best interest of the Gov. Rick Snyder to federal transpor- City Pulse file photo community to have these operations under one tation officials to the state Chamber roof,” Cauley said. “(The Mid-Michigan Food of Commerce, mayors, legislators and bly to consider commuter rail options in Last month, the Michigan legislature Bank) will no longer be a Red Cross program. the summit’s co-sponsor, the Michigan southeastern Michigan. passed a bill green-lighting the east-west We’re going to be totally focused on the Red Cross Environmental Council, gushed over The buzz at the Lansing summit was corridor project, funded by $360 million mission and we’re going to let the Mid-Michigan renewed prospects for improved passen- generated in part by a dramatic rise in in competitive federal grants and $39 Food Bank be totally focused on their mission.” ger and freight train service in Michigan. passengers and revenue on Michigan’s million in local, private and state match- The American Red Cross refocused its core “Rail is critically important,” Snyder railways. ing funds. The deal included the state’s mission in August to concentrate on disaster said. “Last year in Michigan, Amtrak took purchase of 138 miles of tracks between relief, cutting resources that addressed a former “This is huge,” Michigan Environmental 800,000, the most ever, and expects a Dearborn and Kalamazoo previously mission to reduce hunger. That decision, along Council president Chris Kolb enthused. million next year,” Kolb said. owned by Norfolk & Southern Railroad. with the removal of management personnel “This is one of those issues where we John Porcari, deputy secretary of the “We’re hiring workers, laying track and to run the program, forced the Mid-Michigan can all come together,” Michigan Chamber U.S. Department of Transportation, took building stations,” Porcari said. “We’ve Food Bank to end the Weekend Survival Kit of Commerce CEO Rich Studley pro- the opportunity to talk up President gone from planning to construction in less Program, said Jim Ramos, a former AmeriCorps claimed. Obama’s American Jobs Act, up for a than three years. That’s unprecedented volunteer stationed at NorthWest Initiative who The prospect of a new era for rail trav- vote in the U.S. Senate this week. Porcari speed for a national initiative of this mag- delivered kits to children at Riddle School, one el in Michigan, stoked mainly by federal said the bill would create an “immediate nitude.” of the district’s poorest elementary schools. dollars, had frequent political opponents investment of $50 billion in the nation’s Joe Schwartz, a surgeon, railroad Ramos said the program might return fol- borrowing each other’s talking points. surface transportation infrastructure,” nut and former U.S. congressman, now lowing the Food Bank merge. Snyder talked up the “better sustainability including extensive work on roads, rails Midwest Interstate Rail commissioner, “We’re hopeful that when the dust settles the and urban lifestyle” rails would bring to and airports, “of which Michigan will get predicted Monday that the east-west partnership between Mid-Michigan and the the state, while Kolb predicted that new a significant share.” corridor from Porter, Indiana to Detroit Greater Lansing Food Bank will continue the and better railways would help “rebuild Porcari laid out the Obama administra- would be “in prime condition in three program,” Ramos said. Michigan’s economy.” tion’s three-tiered plan to connect 80 per- years.” NorthWest Initiative delivered 233 kits to “When other governors were turning cent of the American people to high-speed “It’s already in prime shape west of Riddle last Friday after fundraising to continue down help from Washington, he said we’ll rail in 25 years: first, a core network of Kalamazoo,” he said, where speeds are at the program. A larger group of volunteers is take all we can get,” Kolb said of Snyder. high-speed, European-style lines reaching 95 mph and only needed federal approval working to deliver kits to 12 Lansing schools Snyder got an extra wet valentine from 220 miles an hour or faster in California, to reach 110. that participated in the program last year, Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje. “This is the Northeast and Midwest corridors and Schwartz told the assembly that the including Riddle, Ramos said. probably the greatest opportunity for the wherever it “makes sense;” a second tier of complicated Norfolk & Southern deal had “The excitement of the kids was just phe- expansion of rail in our state in 100 years,” “regional service as fast or faster than the a “less than 50-50 chance.” He thanked nomenal,” Ramos said. “You know you’ve done Hieftje said. “I was inspired to hear the fastest trains we have today;” and a third the Snyder administration, Norfolk & something really good.” governor. He’s got to stop taking our best tier of local “emerging corridors.” Southern and MDOT for their patience The group hopes to make another delivery people to Lansing. I like what he’s doing “This is exactly the blueprint we fol- and finesse, but couldn’t resist an addi- later this month, said Randy Bell, a group orga- with transportation.” lowed when building the interstate high- tional nod. nizer. Snyder urged the assembled legisla- way system,” Porcari said. “Without know- “I’d like to thank the governor of Joe Wald, executive director of the Greater tors, local officials and entrepreneurs to ing where every last bit of money was going Florida for deciding he didn’t want to use Lansing Food Bank, said it was too early in the drop the peninsular thinking that puts to come from, President Eisenhower set a that money,” Schwartz cracked, referring merging process to determine which programs Michigan on the nation’s margins. goal, and through 10 administrations and to Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s rejection of may be brought back. Instead, he asked them to imagine 28 sessions of Congress, we got it done.” over $2 billion in federal funds for high- “What we will be doing is looking at all a map of North America. “Draw a circle Porcari admitted that the St. Louis- speed rail in that state. Schwartz added the programs of both organizations,” Wald that starts at Montreal and goes down Chicago-Detroit corridor has had “severe- lesser nods to the governors of Ohio and said. The Weekend Survival Program, which to Chicago and you’ll find that Detroit is ly degraded service” in recent years, but Wisconsin, who also rejected federal rail his Food Bank has supported in the past, will right in the heart of that,” he said. “A third said that would soon change. “It’s long money. be one of the programs the merger considers of the economy of North America is in past time to turn it around,” he said. By contrast, Snyder and the other restoring, he added. that circle.” With the aid of federal stimulus dol- assembled officials and guests made Wald said he hopes the merger strengthens Snyder said the east-west corridor lars, new locomotives, coaches and sta- sure Porcari and Federal Railroad community support for the organization and from Detroit to Chicago was “top prior- tions will serve the 235-mile section from Administration official Joseph Szabo helps it feed the hungry effectively and effi- ity,” but also called for better freight yards Chicago to Detroit, beginning with the felt welcome Monday. Snyder poke of “a ciently. in Detroit and improved rail tunnels to most troubled bottlenecks to the south- partnership with the federal government” “It’s such an amazing need that we can’t miss Canada. He urged a rail connection with west. while Porcari spoke of an “extraordinarily (this opportunity),” he said. “We’ve got to be Metro Airport and called for “customs “We’ve got a whole bunch of things tight working relationship” with Steudle. successful. There’s no room for failure because questions” to be smoothed out so pas- coming to make that ridership experi- “Thank you, come back anytime,” the outcome is so important.” senger rail could go “seamlessly” from the ence significantly different,” Michigan Steudle cracked to Porcari. American Midwest into Canada. Department of Transportation Director — Nyssa Rabinowitz Snyder also encouraged the assem- Kirk Steudle said. — Lawrence Cosentino City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

Arts& Culture art • books • film • music • theater Where there’s a Will, there’s a way Kevin McKillip lassos a legend in a one-man show at Stormfield Theatre

By JAMES SANFORD What's next for Stormfield Theatre? “I belong to no organized party: I am A few years ago, Kevin McKillip got one See Page 18 a Democrat,” Rogers noted. Other choice of those offers that actors dream of. one-liners included, “There's no trick to “(First Folio Theatre), which I’m a take the bullwhip out there and cracked being a humorist when you have the whole member of in Chicago, came to me and it a few times. But the police showed up: government working for you” and “People said, ‘We’d like you to do a one-man show,’” Someone had reported hearing gunfire.” are taking their comedians seriously and McKillip said. “I said, ‘Wonderful. Can I see McKillip’s research led him to Rogers’ the politicians as a joke.” the script?’” birthplace in Claremore/Oologah, Okla., When McKillip did the show recently, The surprising reply: “‘We don’t have one and a two-day trip through the private he said he was approached by an audience yet. We were hoping library of the Will Rogers Trust, where he member “who asked which lines I’d pulled 'Will Rogers: you could write it.’” perused Rogers’ original letters and other from the 1930s and which ones I’d written That challenge items not available to the general public. about the current economic climate.” The An American led to McKillip’s Rogers became a beloved figure through words, he explained, are all Rogers’. Original' discovery of Will his appearances in the touring Ziegfeld When Rogers was killed in a plane crash Through Nov. 20 Rogers, the actor/ Follies, which he joined in 1915. (His on Aug. 15, 1935, America was shaken. 7 p.m. tonight pay-what- writer/radio person- Ziegfeld performances were the basis NBC and CBS radio ceased to broadcast for you-will performance Regular shows: 7 p.m. ality whose wit and for the Tony-winning musical “The Will 30 minutes. An estimated 150,000 mourn- Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays insight captivated Rogers Follies.”) Over the next 20 years, ers attended his funeral services at Forest and Saturdays; 2 p.m. America in the ear- Rogers wrote a syndicated column, hosted Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. Sundays Stormfield Theatre ly 20th century. radio shows on CBS and NBC, wrote best- “He was a living national treasure,” 201 Morgan Lane, “Will Rogers: An selling books on everything from the perils McKillip said. “One of the reasons I decided Lansing American Original,” of Prohibition to the aftermath of his gall to do this is that people don’t remember or $18 Thursdays; $24 which McKillip bladder surgery and became an enormous haven’t been told who he is.” Fridays and Saturdays; $20 Sundays; $2 off for wrote and performs, movie star, first in silent films and then in Even those who should know better. seniors; $10 students begins a three-week the “talkies.” His quotes — “Be thankful McKillip gave an interview to a theater (517) 488-8450 run at Stormfield we're not getting all the government we're columnist in Chicago who wanted to know www.stormfieldtheatre.org Theatre tonight. paying for,” “I never met a man I didn't like,” which songs would be featured in his show. A l t h o u g h “Lettin' the cat out of the bag is a lot easier He was puzzled at first since one thing Will McKillip, 36, is a classically trained actor than puttin' it back in,” “If stupidity got us Rogers was not famous for was his singing. who spent two years at the Stratford in this mess, why can't it get us out?,” etc. “Then it hit me,” McKillip said. “She Festival in Ontario, Canada (winning the —were known around the world. thinks this is about Roy Rogers,” the cel- Tyrone Guthrie Award for his work during Imagine a celebrity with the combined ebrated “Singing Cowboy” of the 1940s the 2003 season), he also has “a reputation power and influence of Oprah Winfrey, and 1950s. for being somewhat physically adept,” he Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert, and you’ll Blame it on those rope tricks. said. He’s a clown, a fight choreographer, a have an idea of the hold Rogers had on the unicyclist and a juggler. nation in the 1920s and 1930s. “He was the Courtesy Photos Those skills served him well as he taught king of all media,” McKillip said. himself the rope tricks that were a trade- Even more astonishing, Rogers’ observa- Will Rogers died 40 years before actor mark of the Oklahoma-born Rogers. tions about the political world of his day are Kevin McKillip was born, but McKillip is “I got lassos and started tossing them still timely. amazed by the timeliness of the humorist's around my apartment, knocking things “Some of his material could have been observations about politics, society and over,” he said. He also practiced in a nearby written five minutes ago,” notes Kristine human nature. “He was a living national park on Lake Shore Drive. “I actually did Thatcher, who’s directing “Original.” treasure,” says McKillip.

Courtesy Photo vertical ones, you’re either a compulsive Bruckner, where your ears have to crane Timothy Mass and contrarian, a subtle genius, or you peeked their necks to take in all the grandeur. Muffit at the line-up for the Lansing Symphony’s “I’m really looking forward to diving conducts massiveness second MasterWorks concert, “Mozart & into this piece with this orchestra because the Lansing Bruckner.” it will take us to new places,” Muffitt said. Symphony Lansing Symphony rolls Saturday’s slate is a sly sacred-secular Muffitt endorses the phrase “cathe- Orchestra's out a pair of blockbusters switcheroo. Mozart’s fizzy Coronation drals of sound,” often invoked to describe “Mozart & Mass, with the Michigan State University Bruckner’s symphonies. (Good heavens, is Bruckner” By LAWRENCE COSENTINO Choral Union and four guest vocalists, nothing secular anymore?) Saturday. This symphony preview is so erudite will open the evening with high spirits, “His music is built in very large blocks, Performing you have to take an entry quiz. Match the and Anton Bruckner’s colossal Fourth long extended phrases,” Muffitt said. “It’s with the adjectives in Line A with the nouns from Symphony will shut it down in solemn more about building these massive struc- LSO will Line B: awe. No overtures or fillers will be added. tures than it is about a lot of activity on the be 225 A. Sacred/secular. It’s also a historic night. For the first surface of the music.” singers. B. Gothic cathedral/ Mentos and Diet time in Timothy Muffitt’s five-plus-year The Fourth’s head-spinning sonori- Coke. tenure as music director, he’s taking his If you drew diagonal lines instead of legions into the brass-heavy world of See LSO, Page 14 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011

it. Bruckner requires a polished, rolling “Most of the movements are bright and LSO kind of oomph; Beethoven just wants you loud and fast and in C major,” Muffitt said. to spank it harder. “It’s just brilliant writing — lots of trum- from page 13 “Our job in preparing a piece like this pets and drums and oboes, a full-throated has a lot to do with creating that sense of choir.” ties don’t come from crowding the stage grandeur, spaciousness in the sound itself Only the “Agnus Dei,” with its long and with extra musicians, double-wide glock- — not just in the pacing, the unfolding of buttery soprano solo, departs from the enspiels or other extras. Take away Philip the piece, but also in the execution,” Muffitt home key. Sinder’s trusty tuba and Saturday night’s said. Anne Nispel, on the voice faculty at wind section won’t look any different than The long list of big and small demands, Michigan State, will handle that buttery a Beethoven symphony. new to this group, will make rehearsal week solo. A quartet of stellar guest soloists “The way he voices the brass instru- intense. “The work we do on this symphony includes alto Nicole Weigelt of New York ments — how the chords are spaced out will stick with the orchestra for a very long and tenor Paul — is a lot of where the beauty lies,” Muffitt time.” Appleby, a rising said. Saturday’s pairing challenges the listen- young star who Lansing Symphony If the symphony’s overwhelming towers er’s idea of what secular and sacred music has already sung at Orchestra: of sound evoke a cathedral’s master build- are about. While Bruckner’s sonic cathedrals the Metropolitan 'Mozart & Bruckner' ers, so does its fine-grained detail work. To evoke a religious awe and transcendence in Opera. MSU 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 illustrate, Muffitt chose one feature among many listeners, Mozart’s Coronation Mass alumnus and bass Wharton Center thousands: when Bruckner marks a note is flat-out feelgood stuff. In Mozart’s hands, soloist Benjamin Courtesy Photo $15-$45 “marcato,” meaning “give it extra empha- the liturgy springs from the dewy grass, Clements, fresh (517) 487-5001 Soprano Anne Nispel sings with the sis,” the direction means something differ- banners fluttering, more like a striped row from a Carnegie www.lansingsymphony.org Lansing Symphony Orchestra Saturday. ent than when Beethoven or Strauss does of Mayday festival tents than a Gothic pile. Hall debut in Handel’s Messiah, will grab the low end. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF MUSIC These large-scale orchestral-choral mash-ups call for generalship as well as musicianship. First, Muffitt will rehearse JOANNE AND BILL CHURCH with the soloists alone, so “we’re all speak- ing the same language.” “The four soloists, except in the ‘Agnus WEST CIRCLE SERIES Dei,’ work as a unit through the whole piece,” Muffitt said. “We have to agree on presents issues of pronunciation, balance between voices, especially four voices who haven’t sung together.” He’ll assemble the whole army, with the Got Rhythm — MSU Choral Union and orchestra, for the first time Friday. One division — the viola section — will be AWOL during the mass, but only An Evening with because Mozart left them out. Muffitt loves to bring out the middle voices in a large work, so the omission puzzles him George Gershwin a bit. “I have no idea why that is,” Muffitt mused. “It’s on my list of questions to ask him when I see him.” America’s favorite composer Featuring Walter Verdehr, violin, Sunny Wilkinson, vocalist, Beyond and pianists Deborah Moriarty, Ron Newman, Derek Polischuk, and Ralph Votapek. Transylvania Author discusses ‘Dracula’ Thursday By NICOLE LaCHANCE Before Edward Cullen and “True Blood,” there was Dracula, the terrifying blood-sucker from Transylvania. A young Jane Congdon was fascinated by his tale Friday, November 11, 8:00 p.m. and developed a desire to tour the land of the famous vampire. What followed was Music Building Auditorium, West Circle Drive a memoir about her 18-day journey and Ken Prouty will give a preview talk beginning at 7:15 p.m. coming to terms with a broken childhood. The author discusses “It Started with $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and free for students Dracula” at 7 p.m. Thursday at EVERYbody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E, Michigan An Evening with George Gershwin is generously sponsored by Hari Kern Ave,. in Lansing. and the late Ralph R. Edminster, M.D. Along with discussing her memoir, Congdon will also be signing copies of the Tickets available at the door or online book. For more information on the author, at music.msu.edu. Call (517) 353-5340. visit www.janecogdon.com.

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what bubbles under the surface of that,” Shannon Rafferty, and Badgero praises the Caustic comedy said Badgero, Peppermint Creek’s founder actors for tackling such heated but humor- and artistic director. “We all have things ous material When two couples clash, brutal laughs result in we want to say but don’t. What happens “They’ve real- Peppermint Creek Theatre Co.’s ‘God of Carnage’ when we do?” ly grasped and 'God of Carnage' Yazmina Reza’s play begins with a enjoyed the concept Through Nov. 12 By CHRISTOPHER HORB Badgero is at the helm of “God of seemingly innocuous premise: Two sets of in rehearsals. They Peppermint Creek We seem to live in an age when uncouth Carnage,” the pointed comedy of manners Brooklyn parents meet to discuss a play- really all push each Theatre Co. Creole Gallery, 1218 behavior is showcased and celebrated from Peppermint Creek Theatre Co., open- ground altercation between their 11-year- other to a nice, fun Turner St., Lansing across the reality-TV spectrum — and ing Thursday. Of course, the troupe is bill- old sons. An evening that begins under extreme.” 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays audiences can’t get enough of it. It’s clear ing it as a comedy of manners — without a banner of diplomacy quickly spirals Although the and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 there is fun to be had in watching people the manners. into unpleasantness as tensions flare and behaviors on display $15 adults; $10 students behaving badly. That is exactly what direc- “We’re all so wrapped up in this idea facades crumble. are often unlikeable, and seniors. tor Chad Badgero is counting on. of political correctness, but this looks at “The genius thing that (Reza) has done the director doesn’t (517) 372-0945 is to show how they all start off very adult think of the charac- www.peppermintcreek.org — very polite, very refined — but by the ters as bad people end they’re behaving exactly like kids by any means. themselves,” Badgero said. “The way they break each other down Reza wrote “Carnage” in French, which is surprising — you’re definitely shocked is how it was performed in its initial stag- by some of things they say to each other,” ings in Zurich and Paris. The play was he said. “But they’re just ordinary par- translated by playwright/screenwriter ents. Good parents — just very different Christopher Hampton (“Les Liaisons parents.” Dangereuses,” “Atonement”) for its Badgero thinks that despite such point- London premiere, which starred Ralph ed subject matter, “Carnage” will offer Fiennes. The 2009 Broadway production, audiences a chance to see a lighter side starring Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James of Peppermint Creek, a troupe known for Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden, col- tackling frequently serious and controver- lected Tony awards for best play and best sial material in its shows. leading actress in a play (for Harden). The “It is thought-provoking, but it is really feature film adaptation, which stars Jodie very funny,” he said. “It doesn’t get darker Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz and so much as it gets ruder, more crass, more Courtesy Photo John C. Reilly, opens in December. unguarded as it goes on and brings on the From left, Blake Bowen, Heather Lewis, Allan I. Ross and Shannon Rafferty star in the The Peppermint Creek cast stars Blake laughs. I’d certainly say it’s brutal — the black comedy “God of Carnage,” directed by Chad Badgero. Bowen, Heather Lewis, Allan I. Ross and truth can be brutal to take and absorb.”

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By L. EDWARD STREET Hannibal Lecter, Sparty and A bombed Johnny Depp bombs with moviegoers King Leonidas walked away with big prizes on Friday — and they In case you haven’t heard, it’s a blast to and starring in glossy showcases like the did it on all fours. That’s because be an international superstar. empty-headed, eye-filling “The Tourist.” all three characters were award- If you’re Angelina Jolie, you can get the But for years, Depp dreamed of bringing ed for having the best costumes financing to direct “In the Land of Blood Hunter S. Thompson’s semi-autobiograph- at the annual dog costume con- and Honey,” a love story set against the ical early novel “The Rum Diary” to the test in Old Town. backdrop of the Bosnian war, featuring such screen. Depp’s earlier Thompson-inspired Despite chilly weather, over major box office magnets as Goran Kostic, movie, director Terry Gilliam’s “Fear and 100 dog owners squeezed into Zana Marjanovic and Dolya Gavanski. Loathing in Las Vegas,” was a box office registration lines for the event. (Well, perhaps they’re box office magnets disaster in 1998, grossing less than $11 mil- WLMI-FM host Tim Barron somewhere.) lion; it’s built up a hosted the competition and the What about Madonna, loyal following in Wag N’ Tails Pet Resort com- whose cinematic luck the years since. pany handed out free dog treats has been questionable at Perhaps the cult and boarding coupons to the top best in the more than 25 cache of “Vegas” and three winners. years since “Desperately the fact that Depp is “We usually expect a big Seeking Susan” helped usually catnip for turnout if the weather’s decent,” burnish her superstar moviegoers inspired Barron said. “I’ve been doing credentials? Although enough investors to this for 23 years. and I always her first directorial effort, sink their money have a good time.” “Filth and Wisdom,” sank into “Rum.” They Many dog owners came to the without a trace in 2008, would have been event with competitive spirits; she was able to secure Courtesy photo better off gambling others simply came for the enter- a sizable budget for Johnny Depp stars in "The Rum Diary." on Captain Morgan tainment and the experience. her follow-up, “W.E.,” a than Captain Jack, Amy Boersna and Jules Brovant romantic fantasia involving a modern-day however: “Rum,” in which Depp plays a of Lansing brought their Yorkie woman (Abbie Cornish) obsessed with the hard-boozing journalist in 1960 Puerto Maltese, Rocco, to the contest just Jeff Hammer/City Pulse scandalous affair between American divor- Rico, bombed at theaters last weekend, sell- so they could enjoy the show and cee Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII. ing only $5 million worth of tickets (a piti- meet new people. “This is a great Top prize went to Glena DeJong and her Italian Reviews so far have been mixed at best, ful average of barely $2,200 per location). way to meet other dog owners in Greyhound, Hershey, who was costumed as the mad but that shouldn’t spell any sort of serious It’s obvious that although moviego- the area,” Brovant said. “We’ve genius Hannibal Lecter. trouble for Madonna the next time she feels ers adore Depp, they won’t automatically been here since 5 p.m. and we’re like stepping behind the camera: Her name line up for anything he’s in. Second, unless still enjoying ourselves.” The event lasted ent for skateboarding. remains bankable, simply because anything your movie has “Hangover” somewhere in for three hours and attracted a fairly large One doggy costume in particular, she works on is likely to get considerable the title, it’s tough to sell a comedy that crowd of spectators. Hannibal Lecter, managed to steal the attention. relies heavily on the questionable appeal of Some of the most notable costumes show and had everyone on their tippytoes The same is true of Johnny Depp. Once drunken, debauched guys on a spree. Third, included Sebastian from “The Little attempting to get a peak at him. As Barron one of the most consistently adventur- we now know for certain that Hunter S. Mermaid,” Captain Jack Sparrow from said the famous line, “Well, hello, Clarice,” ous actors around — in the space of a few Thompson is a name that's marketable in “Pirates of the Caribbean” and a British dog owner Glena DeJong wheeled out her months in 1990, he launched his movie bookstores, not in cinemas. Bulldog shark with a tal- Italian Greyhound, Hershey, on a home- career by playing the title roles in John The $45 million film was shot two years made stretcher. With his little straitjacket Waters’ demented 1950s teen musical “Cry- ago — always a warning sign — and had and Lecter face mask, Hershey rolled passed Baby” and director Tim Burton’s satiric been in limbo ever since, waiting for distri- Jeff Hammer/City Pulse the judging table and into first place. fairy tale “Edward Scissorhands” — Depp bution. It’s likely that FilmDistrict, which Mariah Puente “Last year, we told ourselves that we finally hit serious pay dirt with his por- previously handled “Insidious” and “Soul and her dog would win this year’s competition,” Djong trayal of swishy swashbuckler Captain Jack Surfer,” regrets giving “Rum” a shot. Sparkles said. Hershey and Djong were awarded Sparrow in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” If Depp wants some consolation, he can joined the Dog free dog food, a $50 gift certificate to Preuss films. Since then, he’s been content to more always turn to Bill Murray’s “The Razor’s Halloween Pets and three free days of boarding at Wag or less play it safe, headlining several prof- Edge,” another superstar pet project that festivities in N’ Tails Pet Resort. itable Burton remakes (“Charlie and the was a far worse film (and an even bigger Old Town Friday “That was definitely one of my favorite Chocolate Factory,” “Alice in Wonderland”) bust) than “Rum.” evening. costumes,” said Melik Brown, Midwest Communications marketing con- sultant and contest judge. Brown and his three fellow judges agreed that Ben Park and his Great Dane Apolo would walk away in sec- ond place for their King $2.00 off any concession combo. US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd Leonidas and warrior Present coupon at time of purchase. Not good dog costumes. with other offers or coupons. www.NCGmovies.com “I came with my Excludes Kids Combo. Expires 11/20/11 wife and 3- year-old (517) 316-9100 son,” Park said. “We’re Off South Cedar at I-96 Student Discount with ID mainly here to have (517) 393-7469 ID required for “R” rated films fun.” City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17 Not the same old ‘Story’ Can some Spanish flavor spice up ‘West Side Story’? Si, se puede, says one of the tour's stars

By ROBERT SANCRAINTE is one of the Puerto Rican Sharks. One of the ways in which theater trumps The characters are “surrounded by rac- other forms of media is that you never see ism, hatred, and bigotry — and love tries exactly the same show twice. to surpass all of that,” says Ross Lekites, “West Side Story” — written by Arthur who plays Tony in the touring cast, which Laurents, with music by Leonard Bernstein comes to the Wharton Center Tuesday. and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim — was first (The following night, the Oscar-winning performed in 1957, film version of “West Side Story” returns to 'West Side Story' and in the 50-plus theaters for a 50th anniversary showing at years since then, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, at Lansing Mall Cinemas; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 , Wednesday, Nov. 9, and much of the origi- call (517) 321-1521 for ticket information.) Thursday, Nov. 10; 8 p.m. nal has remained The unique character of “West Side Friday, Nov. 11; 2 and 8 constant, with only Story” is partly due to some of the late- p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, minor changes to 1950s slang that the characters use; that Courtesy Photo Nov. 13 keep the musical remains, in some form, in this latest ver- Wharton Center The Jets and the Sharks are still having rumbles, but director David Saint has made fresh while main- sion. some changes to the lyrics in the latest tour of “West Side Story.” (800) WHARTON taining its timeless www.whartoncenter.com One of the most pervasive aspects of appeal. the current version of the show, however, The musical is the inclusion of musical segments with is based on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Spanish lyrics. MASTERWORKS Juliet.” using the violent atmosphere of “It gives the Sharks more of a sense TWO gang warfare to juxtapose the romance of a personal character, Lekites said. “It that blooms between Tony, a member of empowers them more than (they were) the native Jets, and Maria, whose brother originally.” Evy Ortiz plays opposite Lekites as Maria. Of the actresses to have played the character on Broadway over the years, she is one of the Mozart & first who is actually Puerto Rican. Lekites says that adds greater depth and authenticity to her por- trayal. “She brought in pictures on one Bruckner of the first rehearsal days of her family,” he said. “They look like LANSING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Maria and (other characters), all up on the rooftop of their apart- ment in New York City. And I think Timothy Muffitt CONDUCTOR to her it definitely hits home.” Anne Nispel SOPRANO Two of the show’s songs, “A Boy Nicole Weigelt ALTO Like That” and “I Feel Pretty,” are TENOR sung partly in Spanish, adding Paul Appleby more of that ethnic authenticity. Benjamin Clements BASS Part of the show’s enduring MSU Choral Union power comes from a lamentable & Chorale common thread stretching from the 1950s up to the present day. MOZART “It’s sad that racism is still a huge Coronation Mass part of our society and our daily life,” Lekites said. BRUCKNER Social issues, such as America’s Symphony No. 4 changing ethnic landscape, cer- In E-Flat Major, tainly play a critical role, but there “Romantic” is yet another core value at the heart of this “West Side Story.” David Saint, the director of this NOVEMBER 5, 2011 8:00 P latest incarnation, was a close friend of Laurents. WHARTON CENTER for PERFORMING ARTS “David Saint worked with Arthur on the Broadway produc- tion as associate director, and he Courtesy Photo was Arthur’s closest friend for 25 Evy Ortiz plays Maria and Ross Lekites plays years,” Lekites said. Tony in the touring cast of “West Side Story.” In When Laurents died earlier this 1950s New York, the couple finds themselves year, Saint inherited his estate: 517-487-5001 • LansingSymphony.org “surrounded by racism, hatred, and bigotry — and “He’s as close as you can get to the MASTERWORKS SERIES PRESENTED BY THE LOOMIS LAW FIRM love tries to surpass all of that,” Lekites said. playwright.” CONCERT SPONSORS CHALGIAN & TRIPP LAW OFFICES, PLLC COOLEY LAW SCHOOL LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011

Stormfield’s second production of the 2011- money, tap Rogers’ broad public appeal Stormfield 2012 season. In the meantime, Thatcher and keep the company alive to mount said, the season will be scheduled “from Mamet another day. In previous seasons, show to show,” depending on finances. one-person shows showcasing person- faces heavy Will Rogers isn’t Mamet, but Thatcher alities like Mark Twain and Ann Landers hopes the folksy precursor to political have helped Stormfield stay afloat. humorist Jon Stewart may lasso enough Thatcher applied for the rights to weather money to further “Race” shortly after the JET Theatre in Theater company faces her goal of keep- Detroit did the same. The play’s licens- challenges ranging from ing Equity theater ing agency, Samuel French, feared the two — with material productions would undercut each other, budgeting concerns to by living play- even though Thatcher argued that the two fixing up its facilities wrights — alive in markets are separate. Lansing. An East Coast colleague told Thatcher Courtesy photo By LAWRENCE COSENTINO Thatcher said it’s a “typical New York point of view,” and LeAnn Dethlefsen and Joe Dickson in Breaking the fourth wall isn’t always loyal donors have that any other production in Michigan, Riverwalk Theatre's "Size 8 Shorts." an artistic choice for Stormfield Theatre been generous, “even if the second one were in the U.P.,” and its artistic director, Kristine Thatcher. but grant funding would have been considered too close. Courtesy photo What if the wall is made of concrete? is at “an all-time “Race” was set to be Stormfield’s entry Going Over “We just wrote a grant to bring our low.” Only a third Kristine Thatcher into the Cooley Law School Stages of the bathrooms up to code,” Thatcher said. of Stormfield’s Law series. It will be replaced by two nights “The men’s room is three inches shorter budget comes from ticket sales. of a staged reading of “The Exonerated,” the Ledge than it should be. You have to move the “Even Shakespeare relied on patron- about six Death Row inmates exonerated Theater vet Joe Dickson toilet over, too.” age,” she said. “He had Queen Elizabeth by DNA evidence, in January. Thatcher A Shakespearean set of high and low and King James I to help pay the bills. still hopes to produce “Race” for next year’s launches a new company problems, from securing rights to David That system hasn’t changed.” Stages of the Law series. Mamet to securing access to the dudes’ Thatcher said she yanked “Race,” a Thatcher’s first choice to replace “Race” By TOM HELMA toilet, have Thatcher and her loyal staff racially charged courtroom drama, not in the Stormfield schedule was “Vigil,” Some people wish, some people dream, scrambling for money to keep the 2-year- because of money, but because the licens- originally set for later in the season, with others take action. Joe Dickson acts. He old professional theater alive. ing agency pulled the rights. veteran stars Carmen Decker and Aral also directs, handles lighting and sound, To help circle the wagons, Thatcher “In my six years of securing rights to Gribble, but Stormfield’s budget outlook is is on the Lansing Civic Players’ board of has enlisted rope-twirling humorist Will various shows, I’ve never encountered this too uncertain. directors and is in the process of creating Rogers, played by Chicago theater lumi- situation,” she said. “(‘Vigil’) had a real large footprint — a his own theater company, Over the Ledge. nary Kevin McKillip. The one-man show However, the Will Rogers replacement lot of set pieces, the prop list went on for- The name references the Ledges Playhouse will replace David Mamet’s “Race” as show gives Stormfield a chance to save ever, two Equity salaries,” Thatcher said. in Grand Ledge (which will be the summer “I want to do it, and do it with them, so venue for his fledgling company), but it’s hopefully we can push it back until later also an apt metaphor for risk-taking. in the season.” “I want to get better at theater, and the After Will Rogers rides back West, best way to do that is to just do it,” he said. Thatcher and her board of directors will “But that’s not all of it. I want also to share decide how to approach the 2012 schedule. emotion, maybe put in an adjacent coffee “Romantic Fools,” a farce by Rich Orloff, shop where audiences can congregate and was set for January, with “Vigil” set for discuss the play after it’s over.” March, and Thatcher’s own drama about Dickson is not alone in this venture, the poetess Lorine Niedecker in May. having assembled a team of local actors to Thatcher, an actor/writer/director, create the company. Many board members returned to her home town of Lansing are familiar names: Veronica Wing, Kat from Chicago in 2005 to be he artistic Cooper, Eric Grill, director of BoarsHead Theatre. She found- 'The Guys' Chris Ordiway. ed Stormfield in August 2009 after her Over the Ledge Theatre Co. When opportu- contract was not renewed at BoarsHead, Through Nov. 12 nity knocked and 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays which closed its doors that December. and Saturdays Capitol Theater Many top BoarsHead actors, staffers, Holt Senior High School Works did not donors and supporters followed Thatcher Black Box Theater renew its lease and her stellar reputation to Stormfield, 5885 Holt Road, Holt with Grand Ledge, but the going has not been easy. $8-$12 Dickson jumped. (517) 318-0579 Thatcher admits her quest to bring www.overtheledge.org He’s not waiting Equity theater to a former judo studio in a for next summer shopping mall in Lansing might look quix- to get started. otic to some people. Over the Ledge’s production of “The Guys,” “Quixotic? It’s absolutely insane. It which focuses on the post-9/11 lives of New could be a certifiable offense.” York City firefighters, opens Thursday at In the coming weeks, Thatcher said the Holt High School Black Box Theater. the theater will push to find more donors, Rick and LeAnn Dethlefsen make up the revamp its marketing techniques to use two-person cast, and 50 percent of the pro- social media more effectively, and pursue ceeds go to the National Fallen Firefighters further initiatives for “growth” she can’t foundation. yet discuss. A pre-Christmas production of “The “We’re pulling out the stops to try and Eight: Reindeer Diaries” is also under con- go forward,” she said. “I came home to pro- sideration. duce theater and be closer to my family. I “Promotion is high on my list,” Dickson didn’t really have an option. This is what I said, “but the bottom line always is wheth- want to do.” er it’s a good script.’” City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19 City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 20

The plotline has drawn comparison to He says they are collaborating on a book Coming- the works of Cormac McCarthy. Harrison that will explore what “we find most real thinks the comparison strange and reminds in American food.” Harrison once wrote of-old-age readers that McCarthy was accused of bor- a monthly column for Esquire magazine rowing from Harrison’s “Revenge” in “No on food and cooking; they are collected in story Country for Old Men.” “The Raw and the Cook.” Harrison says revenge and Mexico are After great French wine, which is Jim Harrison shares always linked. “Any white guy who goes Harrison’s drink of choice (he thinks every to Mexico —well, he’s in for it,” recalling state has a right to bad wine), food is his poetry and mystery a time when a drug lord in Mexico gave passion. His describes a particular delight, him his business card with instructions to a dish served by one of his French friends: By BILL CASTANIER show it to anyone who gave him trouble: a stew made of 50 baby pig snouts, all A conversation with Jim Harrison is “The drug lord told me they will run off “staring at you from the top of a steaming like opening a box of Cracker Jacks. You pissing down their legs.” pot.” get to nibble through the delightful crisp He said his wife has taken the card away That’s almost as good as the column he kernels knowing a prize awaits: You just from him. “It was for the better.” wrote for Esquire on how to make head won’t know what it is until you get there. Courtesy Photo Harrison said he also wanted to explore cheese, which begins, “Take one pig’s head, His books always hold similar delights, Jim Harrison's latest novel is “The in the book what happens when, as a boil for 24 hours.” and both his newest novel, “The Great Great Leader,” in which a retired police homicide detective, “you look through shit- In many ways the recipe is a description Leader,” and his poetry collection, “Songs detective tries to expose a cult. stained glass. It’s a very rough life. Many of his writing style, which is both complex of Unreason,” are super-sized and filled detectives become excitement junkies.” and simple, but always boiling when it hits with prizes where you least expect them. Not to worry — readers soon learn he In “The Great Leader” Harrison offers the page. About this time each year Harrison, 73, hasn’t lost his sexual drive. His neighbor, a lot of lessons for those growing old and comes forth with a book or two, one fiction Mona, a 16-year-old girl, becomes a will- for younger ones watching. In his book of and a book of poetry. This year, both books ing target for Sunderson’s window-peek- poetry he describes his thinking as “atavis- are dripping with rich passages about ing. It’s clear early on that his critics, who tic, primitive and totemistic.” Michigan, his former home, until he ske- claim his writing is sexist and that he relies Harrison, who turns 74 next month, is daddled to Montana and Arizona in corpus on lust and libido too much, won’t be dis- not slowing down. His excitement comes only. Much of his heart is still in Michigan. appointed. from writing, and he’s just finished anoth- The back of the poetry book’s jacket begins The author, with his usual frankness, er installment of his famous “Brown Dog” with this excerpt from a poem: “In the addresses his critics: “I don’t give a fuck. novellas, the latest of which finds Brown COMING SOON Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the I’m a writer.” Dog back home in the U.P. mountains of the Mexican border I’ve fol- Harrison said he decided to write the Harrison also spent a week earlier this to Schuler of Okemos lowed the call of birds.” book for a lot or reasons, but most impor- year in Leelanau, meeting with his good Another poem, a haunting piece of verse tant, he said, he was “tired of melancholy” friend Mario Batali, the celebrity chef. JERRY DENNIS about his sister, Judith, killed by a drunk and he “had never written about trashy driver in 1962, will leave you with a tiny culture.” He also wanted to explore cults The Windward Shore: A tear. In part: “You were buried at nineteen that prey on young girls, the appropriation Winter on the Great Lakes in wood with Daddy. I’ve spent a lifetime of the American Indian culture (which he Curious If you have been enchanted by trying to learn the language of the dead.” has written about many times and has a Jerry Dennis’s earlier work on A handful of other poems salute the dogs spiritual respect for) and, as he describes sailing the Great Lakes, canoeing, of his life and a poem, “Anniversary,” is a it, the “two- or three-year hole — a bomb Book Shop present to his wife, Linda, on their 50th crater” that divorce leaves within you. He angling, and the natural wonders wedding anniversary. accomplishes all these goals with vigor in of water and sky—or you have not You shouldn’t get the idea his book is “The Great Leader.” yet been lucky enough to enjoy his maudlin in any way. Harrison’s wit, which He said he has run across cults in the engaging prose—you will want to draws on his experiences and those of his Southwest and Leelanau County that are immerse yourself in The Windward friends, can be found throughout the near- “sicker than horse turds.” Shore, his powerful and insightful ly 70 poems. In “Corruption” he writes: “I Sunderson, with the aid of his next- new book on winter in Great Lakes know a man, happily married who bought door neighbor, begins to investigate a country. a girl a hundred dollar pair of panties. I cult, which leads him to Arizona. After was stunned. For this price I buy a whole Sunderson is seriously injured, revenge 7 p.m. Tue. Nov. 8 lamb each fall.” I’ll save the punchline for becomes the end goal. the reader. It goes without saying that an inordinate VIRGIL number of poems touch on what Harrison calls his “lifetime obsession with water.” WESTDALE Harrison blames his uncle for buying a Blue Skies & Thunder cabin on the lake, in which “the sound of water could be heard ‘round the clock.” Written for the lay reader as well In his most recent novel, “The Great as the history buff, Westdale’s Leader,” Harrison places his protagonist, stories of World War II challenge retired state police detective Sunderson preconceived notions of what we in Marquette where, besides fishing the Your source for think we know about a soldier’s streams and ponds, Lake Superior is his life in Europe and offer images that siren call. go beyond the history books. Although publicity has called the book a sports memorabilia. noirish mystery, it is much more a coming- 7 p.m. Thu. Nov. 17 of-age tale: old age, in this case. Sunderson 307 E. Grand River * E. Lansing has lost his dog and lost his marriage, but Mon - Sat 10 - 8, Sun 12 - 5 is able to find an endless supply of whisky For more information, visit to get him through the nights. He’s afloat, 332-0112 * www.curiousbooks.com www.schulerbooks.com but barely treading water. we validate parking City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 21

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-7 p.m. but also his travels though Eastern United States, includ- Sunday. 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 349-0250. ing Niagara Falls and Cape Cod in “The Magic of Michigan Seasons.” Reception: 7-11 p.m. Nov. 11. Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saper Galleries Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-Midnight Friday; 8 a.m.-Midnight “Floral Reflections: Realism on Canvas,” by Hilary Eddy. Oil Saturday. 1419 E Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 316-2377. paintings comprised of still lifes. Reception: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 6. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. 433 Albert Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-0815. www. Ongoing sapergalleries.com. MICA Gallery (SCENE) Metrospace “Themeless,” artists Kirby Milton, Jack Bergeron, Mary “Bedlam,” a visual exploration created by local photogra- Cusack, Terry Terry, Bruce Thayer, Ilene Curts, Greg Limmer, pher Robert Turney of 19th-century mental patient imagery, Anne Nolan, Grant Guimond, Roxanne Frith and Tim Whalen. using the tintype photographic process. Reception: 6-9 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 1210 Turner St., Lansing p.m. Nov. 4. Hours: 2-5 p.m. Thursday, 2-6 p.m. Friday and (517) 371-4600. www.oldtownarts.org. Saturday, Noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 110 Charles St., East Lansing. (517) 319-6832. www.scenemetrospace.com. Riverwalk Theatre Photography of Jessie Buttermore. Hours: 10 a.m.- New Exhibits Soup Spoon Cafe Roger Frye, of Rayform Productions, will be showcasing 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 228 Museum Drive Lansing. The Artisan’s Circle his high dynamic range photographs, mainly of Michigan, (517) 482-5700. “Paints and Paws” showcases the paintings created by the animals in Potter Park Zoo. Reception: 4-7 p.m. Nov. 4. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; Noon-4 p.m. Sunday. 138 W. Grand River Ave., Williamston. (517) 655- 2200. www.theartisancircle.com.

By the Riverside Featuring Duane Feldpausch with his recreations of nature in acrylics and oils. Reception: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 6. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, special showings by appointment. 1209 Turner St., Old Town, Lansing. (517) 484-6534.

Coffee and Friends Cafe Bruce Herrick’s photography featuring wildlife from around the world. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 15. Hours: 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. 5100 Marsh Road, Suite C, Okemos. www.coffeecafeokemos.com (517) 347-0962.

East Lansing Public Art Gallery “Art Among Friends 2011,” an exhibition of a variety of paint- ings, drawings, hand-blown glass, jewelry and photography from the Michigan State University Community Club Art Group. Reception: 1-2 p.m. Nov. 6. Hours: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Courtesy Photo Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East It's "Bedlam" at (SCENE) Metrospace this Lansing. (517) 241-9230. month, as photographer Robert Turney shows his tintype photographs. Gallery 1212 Discount Art & Drafting Supplies! “Kittens, Kittens, Kittens,” a collection of works by the The MSU Museum, Heritage Gallery We specialize in quality art materials for Mason Area Art Guild, done in a variety of mediums, each “On Death and Hourses and Other People,” featuring the student and professional. with an animal theme. The show benefits the Ingham County images by Czech photographer Marketa Luskacova. Animal Shelter. Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 1212 Turner St., Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lansing. (517) 999-1212. www.gallery1212.com Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (517) 355-2370. www. Located in Downtown Lansing museum.msu.edu. Grand Art Supply 107 N. Washington Square Great Lakes Artworks Lansing, MI 48933 Featuring the jewelry of Sandi Leister, Middy Church and Okemos Library fiber artist Sue Peterson. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Reception: Nov. 6. “The 40th Annual Art Show and Sale,” with dozens of 517-485-9409 Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. 306 local artists; mixed-media, paintings, sculpture, unique E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-4293. www.greatlake- apparel and jewelry on display and sale to help benefit Fuel for Your Art! sartworks.com the library. Reception: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 10% o entire purchase good through November 2011 Grove Gallery Co-op Saper Galleries introduces Monday - Thursday Holiday Open House, featuring a selection of holiday [email protected] gifts created by over 20 mid-Michigan artists. Reception: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 6. Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Floral Re ections: Friday - Saturday Noon-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. 325 Grove St., East Find us on facebook! Lansing. (517) 331-7180. www.grovegallerycoop.com Realism on Canvas 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. facebook.com/grandartsupply by Hilary Eddy Lansing Art Gallery Holiday Art Market, works inspired by the downriver Thursday - Nov. 10th - 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm area. Detroit artists and educators: Jeanne Bieri, Greater Lansing Potter’s Guild Martine MacDonald and Nancy Patek. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 Friday - Nov. 11th - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 119 N. FALL SALE 2011 Saturday - Nov. 12th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 374-6400. OPENING THURSDAY EVENING All Saints Church, 800 Abbot Road www.lansingartgallery.com. East Lansing, Michigan Ledge Craft Lane Carol Basso’s student display. Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 120 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. (517) 627-9843. www.ledgecraftlane.com.

Mackerel Sky Join us Sunday, Nov. 6 “Prospecting the Heart,” oil paintings on canvas and from 1-4 p.m. birch panels depicting the Michigan landscape. Also pottery by Deb Stabley, depicting ravens and sun- Mon-Sat 10-6 Thur 10-9 First Sundays 1-4 flowers. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. SAPER GALLERIES Saturday and Noon-5 p.m.Sunday. (517) 351-2211 www. and Custom Framing mackerelsky.com. 433 Albert Ave Downtown East Lansing 351-0815 www.sapergalleries.com 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011

Advice Goddess © 2011 Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Flee circus & Between a walk and a hard place To read more of Amy's advice and Q: I have a good History is repeating itself because you’re left of the grapes back to nature. The ques- guidance, please visit our Web site at www.lansingcitypulse.com relationship with my repeating yourself. Like one of those robot- tion is, who really wants to go on this hik- boyfriend of a year hings in “The Terminator,” no matter what ing date, you or your ego? You determine except for how he indignity a guy blasts you with, you drag that by laying out the qualities you find Amy alkon ignores me when he’s what’s left of you upright and go back for essential in a man and seeing whether [email protected] stressed. The first more: “Hey, just call me when you have your boyfriend has them. Also consider time this happened, some free time — maybe between mar- that a relationship takes more than find- he disappeared for a week and didn’t riages.” You probably even take it as a com- ing somebody with a blast of bar charisma; respond to texts or voicemails. He later pliment when your boyfriend admires how it’s a “culture” two people create by being explained he’d been swamped with work you’re all “I am victim, hear me roll over” together. If your relationship is really good, and apologized repeatedly. Last weekend, when he ignores you. Beverly Engel, in her you’re gambling a lot. Much as you want he again disappeared for a week. After I terrific book “The Nice Girl Syndrome,” to believe your crush has finally “seen” you, texted and left voicemails, he finally texted, cautions that the motive for being “nice” maybe he has just seen that you’re taken “Work is big right now.” He has told me he in the face of cruel treatment is often guilt, and wants to engage in a little poaching likes me because I don't complain or try to shame, fear of confrontation, fear of rejec- — the kind where the thing you bag in the get his attention when he’s busy. Actually, tion, and an intense fear of being alone. woods gets to ride back in the truck cab I’m a wreck when he disappears. My ex Being so compliant is pretty counter- instead of roped to the hood. would also ignore me for weeks and then productive because men are into the thrill text like nothing had happened. 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You’ll be ready to Across A: When a guy you’re dating ignores date when you require only one person in 1 Poet Sylvia your texts and voicemails for weeks, you your life to feel whole — and it isn’t some 6 Ultrafast plane, don’t call him your boyfriend; you block his guy who does with your dignity what other once 9 Senators and rep- number so he can never call you again — people do with Quilted Northern. resentatives, for and long before his excuses go from “I got a short little busy” to “I got a little married.” Q: I’ve had a seven-year crush on an 13 Studly 14 Number cruncher Men do seem to have more of a “fight- acquaintance despite how, whenever I see 15 “Who Can It ___?” or-flight” response to stress, but the him, he barely remembers he’s met me (Men at Work song) 16 Charlie who has impulse to drop out is just a tendency, before. I’m now eight months into a rela- tiger blood, appar- not a biological mandate. If a man cares tionship with a wonderful man. 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Listings deadline is 5 p.m. the THURSDAY BEFORE publication. Calendar listings submitted after the deadline will be published if space permits. Paid classes will be listed at the cost of one enrollment (maximum $20). Submit your event online at www.lansingcitypulse.com or call (517) 999-5069. E-mail information to [email protected] or fax to 371-5800. Info can also be mailed to 1905 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 Nov. 4 A stressed-out psyche Lansing Community College Performing Arts Department revives the play that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1952. “The Shrike,” written by Joseph Kramm, is a psychodrama about an intellectual trapped in a mental asylum by his scheming wife, who suspects him of infidelity. As Jim recovers from a suicide attempt, he realizes the power of institutional law — and that recovery doesn't necessarily guarantee release. Paige Dunckel directs a large cast, which features Michael Banghart as Jim Downs, Beth Martin as his wife, Ann, and Ken Beachler as Dr. Schlesinger. The Nov. 5 performance offers 2-for-1 tickets and a reception and talkback with a Cooley law professor. 8 p.m. Nov. 4-5 & 11-12; 2 p.m. Nov. 6. $10 adults, $5 students, seniors, LCC faculty, staff and alumni. Dart Auditorium, 500 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-0945. www.lcc.edu/cma/events. Courtesy Photo Nov. 5 Mindfulness, discussion and relaxation Wednesday, November 2 The Lansing Area Mindfulness Community and the Vietnamese American Buddhist Association of Lansing welcome Classes and Seminars Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. Grand Ledge Lansing to participate in “A Day of Mindfulness,” which Dharma teacher Jack Lawlor plans to lead in the tradition Baptist Church, 1120 W. Willow Hwy., Grand Ledge. of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Enjoy sitting and walking meditation, chanting, a group discussion and a Dharma (517) 256-6954. talk on the communication of love. The day also includes an opportunity to take the Five Mindfulness Trainings and a Meditation. For beginners and experienced, prac- vegetarian lunch provided by the Vietnamese community. The Vietnamese Buddhist Temple hosts weekly meditation tice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. 7-9 p.m. FREE. every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., for beginners and experienced mediators. Bring a blanket and/or seating cushion. 9:30 Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 351-5866 . a.m.-4:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $20, $10 students. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3051 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. Community Yoga. Power yoga class. 6:30-8 p.m. (517) 351-5866. www.lamc.info. FREE. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260. The RecordSetters. With Dan Rollman and Corey Nov. 6 Henderson. 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316-7801. Art and animals seek new homes www.schulerbooks.com. Post Polio Support Group. With Aletha Kuenstler, Animal lovers and art lovers will appreciate this month at Gallery retired nurse and polio survivor, will share her book, 1212 in Lansing. The gallery will feature about 20 paintings created "Chronic Illness," 7:8:0 p.m. FREE. Plymouth Congre- by members of the Mason Area Art Guild, said Donna Randall, one gational Church, 2001 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. of two partners at Gallery 1212. All proceeds from works sold will be (517) 339-1039. donated to the Ingham County Animal Shelter. The paintings will be Vinyasa Yoga. An energetic class that uses a flowing series of postures connected with breath. available for purchase at "Kittens! Kittens! Kittens!" event, which also 9:30 a.m. FREE. Spartan Dance Center, 3498 Lake features adoptable kittens from the shelter. There will also be music Lansing Road, East Lansing. (517) 999-5415. www. by Cindy McElroy, and wine and other refreshments will be provided. spartandancecenter.com. The gallery will be displaying paintings by artist Tim Krantz, an art Mid Michigan Photography Club. Meeting professor at the University of Michigan-Flint. His work features featuring guest speaker Jason Blaschka — Astro- photography. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE first time. First childhood toys in unusual life situations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Gallery Presbyterian Church, 510 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. (517) 1212 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 1212. www.gallery1212.com. 482-0668. www.lansingfirstpres.org. Courtesy Photo

Events Day of the Dead Fiesta. Enjoy Mexican food, a Nov. 8 See Out on the Town, Page 25 1980s New York nightlife revisited R. Knott Services “Ace Deville’s Tantalizing Tuesdays” is flashback to the days of “Less LAWN • LANDSCAPE • SNOW Than Zero” and “Bright Lights, Big City”: Host Ace Deville delivers •Residential snow the essence of the “club kids” of 1980s New York: Large gold shoulder removal & salting pads, pumps and obscure masks are only a few elements to look for in the sexy juxtaposed fashion show, featuring two quartets •FREE estimates Call of professional male dancers that, Deville promises, “will fulfill the freakiest fantasy, deliver your every desire, and quench your thirst (517) 993-2052 for testosterone.” Come wearing your dancing shoes, because DJ (517) 694-7502 Restless will be playing house, Top 40 and more. Doors at 9 p.m., show at 11:30 p.m. $3 21+; $7 18+. The Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge, 6810 S. Cedar, Dependable Services Since 1986 Courtesy Photo Lansing. (517) 488-1517. 24 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011

Kelly Deanne and the Octagon Band, and The Roots Rockin' guys. To hear the band’s “Rust Belt Jukebox Shout Aways. Blues” EP, visit dylanrogers.bandcamp.com. at Mac's Bar Thursday, Nov. 3 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Also performing at Mac’s is Calamity Cubes turn it Lansing, all ages. $10 advance, $12 at door, 7 p.m. and The Devil’s Cut. Saturday, Nov. 5 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Smokin' cover band at Green Door Ave., Lansing, 18 and over. $10, 9 p.m. With a set list that ranges from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to Naughty by Nature´s The Bled's Farewell Tour Down “OPP,” The Smoking Jackets pride themselves stops in Lansing on covering multiple genres. The band per- A survey of Lansing's forms at the Green Door Friday. Expect a large musical Landscape dose of ‘80s tunes and some newer pop hits By Rich Tupica by Justin Timberlake, Franz Ferdinand, Kid Rock and Cake — as well as some classics from (SCENE) hosts Steely Dan and Stevie Wonder. Friday, Nov. 4 @ Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., one-man-indie-band Lansing, 21 and over, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. For those looking for an eclectic mix of rock and indie sounds, (SCENE) Metrospace Starfarm loves the '80s hosts Commodore Cosmos (a Lansing-area rock duo), Scott Nelson and a return appear- ance from Jerry Fels and the Jerry Fels, a Massachusetts-based one-man-indie-band. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Dylan Rogers in front, L.U.V.S. The Bled (SCENE) Metrospace is an alternative art and performance space located in downtown Big John Bates has rustic, dark lyrics and After a decade of making hardcore music East Lansing. The gallery/venue was founded rural melodies, played hard and fast. Bates, and touring with such high-profile bands as in 2004 and hosts a diverse schedule of art a Vancouver-based rocker, has been gigging Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Taking exhibits, music performances, theatrical pro- across the world for the past decade. On Back Sunday, and Rise Against, The Bled has ductions, independent film screenings, dance, Saturday, his three-piece band plays Mac’s Bar. decided this tour will be its last. The band poetry and other forms of expression. For While he was originally primarily influenced plays an all-ages show at The Loft on Saturday. more information on shows and gallery hours, by punk and rockabilly styles he now embrac- Also rocking the stage are Decoder, Versus visit www.scenemetrospace.com. Courtesy Photo es a more rustic, dark, and southern sound. The Ocean, New Venice, and Fuller. The Bled Wednesday, Nov. 2 @ (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Starfarm After playing over 1,000 shows in 17 coun- formed in 2011 and have since released four Charles St., East Lansing. $5, all ages, doors at 8 For those who miss the days when Cyndi tries around the world, this endorsed Gretsch albums; the most recent, “Heat Fetish,” was p.m.; music at 9 p.m. Lauper, Madonna and Simple Minds ruled the guitarslinger has a solid new band, including released in March 2010. Over the years the airwaves and MTV, Starfarm might be your Brandy Bones on upright bass, and Timothy Tucson-based band has dabbled in a variety of Follow the folk Rainbow to Mac's new favorite cover band. Lovers of ‘80s hits Explosion on percussion. genres, including metalcore, mathcore, melod- While Joe Hertler is originally from Lake Orion can catch them Saturday at the Green Door. Also taking the stage is Lansing’s Unionized ic hardcore and post hardcore. and resides in Mt. Pleasant (where he attends The band plays a wide variety of hits from Vaudeville Spectacle (L.U.V.S.). The band Saturday, Nov. 5 @ The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Central Michigan University), his band Joe the glory days of new wave and pop radio. specializes in gypsy-jazz, and also dubs itself Lansing, $10 advance, $12 day of show, all ages, Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers has become an Starfarm plays weekly area shows and often a speakeasy-swing act. The group got its start doors at 6 p.m. indie-folk staple in Lansing over the past cou- rocks festivals across the state. The colorful performing on local street corners and recruit- ple years. Hertler will release his new album, East Lansing-based group has been perform- ing an array of members from Lansing's pool “On Being” (Bigger Brush Media), Thursday at ing since November 2001 and features co- of musicians. The group blends the songs and a Mac’s Bar all-ages show. The cost of admis- lead vocalists Whitney Spotts and Slammin’ growling vocalizations of frontman Dylan sion includes a copy of the new album. Fans Danny, creating a dynamic blend of female/ Rogers and harmonies by backup singers "The of Sufjan Stevens might want to check Hertler male vocals. For more information, visit www. Paupettes," with a gypsy-jazz band of up to 10 out. For more information, visit www.face- starfarmband.com. musicians. Fans of Elvis, Tom Waits, Gogol Post it at book.com/joehertlermusic. Also performing Saturday, Nov. 5 @ Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Bordello — or even the vocal style of Screamin’ www. facebook.com/turn it down is a roster of indie bands, including Prussia, Ave., $5, 21 and over, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jay Hawkins — might want to check out these

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621, 621 E. Michigan Ave. Phil Denny, 8 p.m. Yamina, 9 p.m. DJ Cutt Nice, 9 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. DJ With Travis, 9 p.m. Nothing 2 Lose, 9 p.m. Nothing 2 Lose, 9 p.m. Brannigan Brothers, 210 S. Washington Square Jammin' DJs, 9 p.m. Jammin' DJs, 9 p.m. Jammin' DJs, 9 p.m.Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Cloud Magic, 10 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dublin Square, 327 Abbot Road DJ Juan, 10 p.m. Avon Bomb & DJ Beats, 10 p.m. Showdown & DJ Donny D, 10 p.m. Huckleberry Grove & DJ Beats, 10 p.m. Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. 3rd Degree, 9 p.m. Suzi & The Love Brothers, 8:30 p.m. Avon Bomb, 9 p.m. Summer of Sol, 9 p.m. The Firm, 227 S. Washington Square John Beltran, 9 p.m. DJ Skitzo. 9 p.m. DJ Donnie D, 9 p.m. DJ Skitzo, 9 p.m. Grand Café/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Driver & Rider Show, 7 p.m. Driver Rider & Road Show, 7 p.m. Karaoke, 7 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. The Smoking Jackets, 9:30 p.m. Starfarm, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Jimkata, 9 p.m. Toilsome, 7 p.m. The Bled, 6 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers , 7 p.m. The Specktators, 9 p.m. I Fight Dragons, 5:30 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Lincoln County Process, 10 p.m. Harvestmen, 10 p.m. Harvestmen, 10 p.m. Rookies, 16460 S. US 27 Karaoke with Bob, 9 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Roy, 9 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Roy, 9 p.m. Rick's American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road Donnie D, 10:30 p.m. ICE DJs, 10:30 p.m. Hulkster, 10:30 p.m. Jedi Mind Trip, 10:30 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave. Frog & The Beeftones, 9 p.m. Cash O'riley, 9 p.m. Cash O'riley, 9 p.m. Sunday Open Jam with Bad Gravy, 9:30 p.m., Green Door; Karaoke, 9 p.m. Drag Queens Gone Wild, 11 p.m., Spiral Dance Bar; DJ Mike, 9:30 p.m., LeRoy's Bar & Grill; Open Mic, 5 p.m., Uli's Haus of Rock. Monday Steppin' In It, 9:30 p.m., Green Door: Easy Babies funk trio, 10 p.m., The Exchange. Tuesday Tommy Foster & Guitar Bob, 9 p.m., The Exchange; Neon Tuesday, 9 p.m., Mac's Bar. Jazz Tuesday Open Jam, 9 p.m., Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave. City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

Thursday, November 3 Out on the town Classes and Seminars from page 23 Yoga Class for Beginners. An introduction to yoga. For more information and to register e-mail mariachi band, and the Fantasia Folkorico Dancers. [email protected], 9:30-11 a.m, FREE for the first 6-8:30 p.m. Suggested $5 donation. All Saints Epis- class. Center for Yoga, 1780 E. Grand River Ave., East this week only copal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Lansing. (517) 351-6640. www.center4yoga.com. 351-7160. www.allsaints-el.org. Stroke Education & Support Group. To provide Practice Your English. Allows community mem- invaluable information from experts in various areas bers to join conversations and practice speaking and to aid those who have suffered from a stroke. 1:30- listening to English in a relaxing atmosphere. 7-8 p.m. 2:30 p.m. FREE. Burcham Hills Retirement Communi- FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, ty, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing. (517) 827-2309. East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. www.burchamhills.com. Allen Street Farmers Market. An encore Slow Flow Yoga. Geared toward beginners and market, inside. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Open to the public. focuses on the breath as well as gentle stretching to Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block of 50% OFF help clear the mind and relieve the stress of the day. E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 367-2468. 5:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-4224. fofnc.org. Music Yoga 2XL. Learn to move with confidence. 7:15-8:15 ALL SERVICES ON Stan Budzynski & 3rd Degree. Blues and slide p.m. $8 suggested donation. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Guitar. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $15, $10 student & seniors. The Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260. Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 314- Home Improvement Classes. An ongoing 8000. www.lansingexchange.com. series, get information on design, plumbing, flooring, SaveLansing.com Jazz Wednesdays. Live entertainment. 7-10 p.m. FREE. ENSO, 16800 Chandler Road, East Lansing. See Out on the Town, Page 26 (517) 333-1656. www.enjoyenso.com. Lansing Matinee Musicale. The theme is autumn. Moxy Imagery & Photography 1 p.m. FREE. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. www.lansingmatineemu- sicale.org. Luke Anthony Photography Theater "Will Rogers: An American Original." Set in 1934, this production will re-create the look and feel of one of Will Rogers' famous "lecture tours." 7 p.m. Healthy Spirit Healthy Life $18-24; $10 students. Stormfield Theatre, 201 Morgan Lane, Lansing. (517) 372-0945.

Literature and Poetry Splash of Color Lansing Area Science Fiction Association Weekly Meeting. Informal dinner and lively con- versation. 7 p.m. FREE. Sammy's Lounge, 301 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 402-4481. Rayform Production Baby Time. Books and songs for ages 2 years and younger, with a parent/caregiver. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 x3. Fall Reading Series. With Andrew Hudgins author Authorized Warranty Service of " American Rendering: New & Selected Poems." 7 p.m. FREE. MSU Snyder Hall, MSU Campus, East 1915 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 DEAL OF THE WEEK Lansing. (517) 884-1932. (517) 351-9339 www.capmac.net [email protected] USE BONUS CODE: GREATFOOD & SAVE 55% AT WOODY’S OASIS

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Sunday Open Jam with Bad Gravy, 9:30 p.m., Green Door; Karaoke, 9 p.m. Drag Queens Gone Wild, 11 p.m., Spiral Dance Bar; DJ Mike, 9:30 p.m., LeRoy's Bar & Grill; Open Mic, 5 p.m., Uli's Haus of Rock. Every Wednesday at 8:30! LANSING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Monday Steppin' In It, 9:30 p.m., Green Door: Easy Babies funk trio, 10 p.m., The Exchange. Tuesday Tommy Foster & Guitar Bob, 9 p.m., The Exchange; Neon Tuesday, 9 p.m., Mac's Bar. Jazz Tuesday Open Jam, 9 p.m., Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave. POWERED BY KOSTIZI. FIND OUT MORE AT KOSTIZI.COM SPECIALS GOOD THROUGH NOV. 1 26 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 2, 2011

Theater survivor, caregivers, or those interested in learning Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Out on the town "Will Rogers: An American Original." 7 p.m. $18- more. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Creative Wellness, 2025 Abbot 351-2420. www.elpl.org. 24. (Please See Details Nov. 2) Road, # 200, East Lansing. (517) 351-9240. Intermediate to Advanced Coupon Class. List from page 25 "God of Carnage." Two couples — one welathy, Pottery Fall Sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. St. David's development, effective shopping at local stores and purchasing a home and more. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Neigh- one middle-class — meet to discuss a fight between Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. avoiding coupon pitfalls. 11 a.m. FREE. CADL Haslett borhood Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple St., their kids, but end up in a battle of their own in a (Please See Details Nov. 2) Library, 5670 School St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324. Lansing. (517) 372-5980. black comedy. Presented by Peppermint Creek Happendance 2 Concert. Fourteen dancers will www.cadl.org/events. Theatre Co. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., perform new works by jazz, hip-hop and contempo- rary choreographers, plus a Lebanese dance. 8 p.m. Events Lansing. $15 adults; $10 seniors and students. (517) Events 372-0945. www.peppermintcreek.org FREE. Happendance Studios, 3448 Hagadorn Road, Euchre. No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta Salsa Dancing. DJ Adrian "Ace" Lopez hosts "The Guys." Rick and LeAnn Dethlefsen star in a Okemos. (517) 333-3528. Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing's longest standing weekly salsa event. Singles drama reflecting on the lives of New York firefight- Lansing. (517) 484-5600. welcome. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $5. Gregory's Bar & Grille, ers after 9/11. Presented by Over the Ledge Theatre Morning Storytime. All ages welcome for stories, Music 2510 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. (517) Co. 8 p.m. $8-$12. Holt Senior High School Black Box songs, rhymes and fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Town- Free Rein. Relaxing music. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Schuler 323-7122. Theater, 5885 Holt Road, Holt. (517) 318-0579. ship District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave., (517) 349- Greater Lansing Weavers Guild. Sale of juried (517) 321-4014. 8840. www.lansingmi.gov. handwoven and fiber arts pieces. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Our Daily Lives. "Two Versions/Visions of Irish Literature and Poetry Steve Elgas. Live music. FREE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Leo’s Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, Immigrant History: Ron Howard's 'Far and Away' and Jane Congdon. Author of "It Started With Dracula: Outpost, 600 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) East Lansing. lansingweavers.blogspot.com. Martin Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York'," presented by The Count, My Mother and Me." 7-9 p.m. FREE. 367-7755. A Day of Mindfulness. Led by Dharma teacher Doug Noverr. 12:15-1:30 p.m. FREE. MSU Museum Au- Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Big Willie. Live music. FREE. 8 p.m.-Midnight. Reno’s Jack Lawlor. Meditation, chanting, discussion and ditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 432-3982. Ave., Lansing. (517) 346-9900. www.becauseevery- West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. (517) 321-0616. vegetarian meal. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $20. Vietnam- Karaoke. Every Thursday Night with Atomic D. 9 bodyreads.com. Colin Johnson. Live music. FREE. 5-7 p.m. Pot- ese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington Square, p.m. LeRoy's Classic Bar & Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Jennifer Chiaverini. Author of the bestselling Elm belly’s Sandwich Shop, 233 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-5866 . Lansing. (517) 482-0184. Creek Quilts series. 7 p.m. , FREE. Schuler Books & Lansing. (517) 203-4278. Haslett Library Used Book Sale. New member- Jolly Grove Kids Club. Weekly kids garden club, Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316- Rock Canyon. Live music. FREE. 9 p.m.-1 ships and renewals are available at the door. Hard- watering, weeding, and planting. 10 a.m. FREE. Jolly 7801. www.schulerbooks.com. a.m.Whiskey Barell Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St., Lan- cover books $1 and paperbacks 50 cents. 9 a.m.-3 Grove Community Garden, Intersection of Jolly Road sing. (517) 351-5690. www.whiskeybarrelsaloon.net. p.m. FREE. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., and Pleasant Grove Road, Lansing. (517) 388-2325. Haslett. www.friendsofthehaslettlibrary.com. Tri-County Office on Aging 26th Annual Friday, November 4 Theater Pottery Fall Sale. St. David's Episcopal Church, Dinner & Auction. Elegant dining, live and silent Classes and Seminars "The Shrike." A psychodrama about an intellectual 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (Please See Details auction, raffle, , and live entertainment by the Sea LGBT Media Night and Discussion. Watch LGBT trapped in a mental asylum by his wife's manipula- Nov. 2) Cruisers. 6-9:30 p.m. $50. Eagle Eye Banquet Center, movies & shows followed by discussion. Room 262. tions. 8 p.m. $5 students, seniors & staff, $10. Dart D'Ear Trail 10K Race & Walk. For the Listening 15500 S. Chandler Road, Bath. (517) 887-1377 for 4:30 p.m. FREE. LCC Gannon Building, 422 N. Wash- Auditorium, Lansing Community College, 500 N. Ear, a crisis intervention center. 9 a.m.-Noon, Price tickets. ington Square, Lansing. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-0945. varies. Lake Lansing North Park, 6260 E. Lake Drive, Pottery Fall Sale. Through Clayworks; enter a free Relics of the Big Bang. Emphasizes research cur- "The Guys." 8 p.m. $8-$12. (Please See Details Haslett. https://www.signmeup.com/site/online- drawing. 5-8 p.m. FREE. St. David's Episcopal Church, rently underway at CERN. 8 p.m. $3 students; $2.50 Nov. 3) event-registration/79143. 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 626-1160. www. students, seniors; $2 kids. Abrams Planetarium, 400 "Yamato: The Drummers of Japan." The Archaeology. Learn what's happening in archaeol- stdavidslansing.org. E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 355-4676. idea that the drumbeat, like the heartbeat, is the ogy today. $6 all day; $4 seniors; $2 6-17; FREE 5 and www.pa.msu.edu/abrams. very pulse of life. 8 p.m. $35-$15. Cobb Great Hall, under. Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalama- Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) zoo St., Lansing. (517) 373-1359. Music Mobile Law Clinic. Apply for legal services and learn more about the MSU College of Law Small Busi- 432-2000. Charlie Dewey. Live music. FREE. 6-10 p.m. Mark’s ness and Nonprofit Clinic. 9:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. MSU "Will Rogers: An American Original." 8 p.m. Music Watershed, 5965 Marsh Road, Haslett. (517) 999- Campus, East Lansing. (517) 336-8088. www.msu.edu. $18-24. (Please See Details Nov. 2) Arnie's Karaoke. 9 p.m. FREE. Rocky's Roadhouse, 7433. "God of Carnage." 8 p.m. $15 adults; $10 seniors 2470 Cedar St., Holt. (517) 694-2698. Scott Frost. Live music. FREE. 7-11 p.m. Ryan’s and students. (Please See Details Nov. 3) Lansing Symphony MasterWorks II. Mozart Roadhouse, 902 E. State St., St. Johns. (989) 224- Events "Dracula: The Vampire Play." Adapted by Tim & Bruckner with Timothy Muffitt, conductor. 8 p.m. 2550. Bras for a Cause. A fundraiser for the Women's Kelly from the classic novel by Bram Stoker. 7 p.m. $5 $15-45. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. Avon Bomb. Live music. FREE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dublin Center, with live auction of decorative bras. 6-8 kids; $7 adults. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot (517) 487-5001. www.lansingsymphony.org. Square Patio, 327 Abbott Road, East Lansing. (517) p.m. $25, $40 for a pair. Kellie's Consignments, 4800 Road, East Lansing. (517) 333-2580. Temesgen Hussein. Playing the Krar, a six-string 351-2222. www.dublinsquare.net. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 899-297. lyre, and the Begena, a ten-string harp. 6:30-8:30 Paulie O. Live music. FREE. 8 p.m.-Midnight. Reno’s "Paints and Paws." Check out the artistic talent of p.m. FREE. Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine, 1312 Michigan West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. (517) 321-0616. Potter Park Zoo's animals. Showcasing the paintings Literature and Poetry Ave., East Lansing. (517) 333-6295. Ray Townsend. Live music. FREE. 8 p.m.-Midnight. actually created by their animals. 4-7 p.m. FREE. Richard P. Smith. Author of "Deer Hunting," "Great Shakespeare Rocks. The American Shakespeare Reno’s East, 1310 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Artisan's Circle, 138 W. Grand River Ave., Williamston. Michigan Deer Tales Books 1-5," "Stand Hunting for Collective, teams up with popular Lansing bands for a 351-7366. (517) 420-4584. Whitetails" and more. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books night of rocking music, 6 p.m.-Midnight, FREE. Grand Audrey Hazelbaker. Live music. FREE. Noon-2 Greater Lansing Weavers Guild. Sale of juried & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) 349- Cafe/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River, Lansing. (517) 484- p.m. Potbelly’s Sandwich Shop, 233 E. Grand River handwoven and fiber arts pieces. Noon-9 p.m. FREE. 8840. www.schulerbooks.com. 4825. [email protected]. Ave., East Lansing. (517) 203-4278. Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. lansingweavers.blogspot.com. Rush Clement. Live music. FREE. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oncology Open House. Services for patients, Saturday, November 5 Leo’s Outpost, 600 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. Classes and Seminars (517) 367-7755. Tai Chi in the Park. Taught by Bob Teachout. 9:30 Nick May. Live music. FREE. 9:30 p.m.-Midnight. ERASER-FREE SUDOKU MEDIUM a.m. FREE. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, Courthouse Pub, 160 W. Maple St., Mason. (517) 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. 676-6941. TO PLAY Overeaters Anonymous. 9:30 a.m. Sparrow Rock Canyon. Live music. FREE. 9 p.m.-1 Professional Building, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. a.m.Whiskey Barell Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St., Lan- Fill in the grid so that every row, col- (517) 485-6003. sing. (517) 351-5690. www.whiskeybarrelsaloon.net. umn, and outlined 3-by-3 box contains Restoration Works Tour and Tutorial. Learn the numbers 1 through 9 exactly once. low cost tech fixes for heat leaky houses and more. No guessing is required. The solution is 10 a.m.-Noon, FREE. Allen Neighborhood Center, Theater unique. 1619 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 367-2468. www. "Will Rogers: An American Original." 8 p.m. restorationworks.org. $18-24. (Please See Details Nov. 2) To avoid erasing, pencil in your pos- Relics of the Big Bang. 8 p.m. $3 students; $2.50 "God of Carnage." 8 p.m. $15 adults; $10 seniors sible answers in the scratchpad space students, seniors; $2 kids. (Please See Details Nov. and students. (Please See Details Nov. 3) "The Guys." 8 p.m. $8-$12. (Please See Details beneath the short line in each vacant 4) Beginner Tai Chi. Can build strength and reduce Nov. 4) square. For solving tips, visit "Dracula: The Vampire Play." 2 and 4 p.m. $5 www.SundayCrosswords.com stress. 8-9 a.m. $8. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave. Lansing. (517) 488-5260. kids; $7 adults. (Please See Details Nov. 4) Answers on page 29 Math Circle. Grades 2-4 can make math discover- ies and play games. 10-11:30 a.m. FREE. East Lansing See Out on the Town, Page 27 City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 27

sing. (517) 485-9477. 6820 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 339-2246. songs and crafts. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Okemos Library, Out on the town Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. St. David's 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021. Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (989) Preschool Storytime with Crafts. Ages 3-5, from page 26 Music 587-4609. www.stdavidslansing.org. Movie, Music and Magnificant Voices. Band younger patrons welcome with close adult supervi- "The Shrike." 8 p.m. $5 students, seniors & staff, Homeschool Science Series. Eight week series and MacDonald Middle School Choir will be perform- sion. 11 a.m. FREE. Stockbridge Library, 200 Wood St., $10. (Please See Details Nov. 4) long, introducing students to scientific principles. ing. 7 p.m. FREE . The Marquette Activity room, 5968 Stockbridge. (517) 851-7810. Grades 3 to 5. 1:30-2:30 p.m. FREE. Impression 5 Park Lake Rd and Saginaw Hwy., East Lansing. (517) Preschool Storytime. Ages 3 ½-6. Stories, songs Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 355-7661. www.cms.msu.edu. and crafts. 2 p.m. FREE. Okemos Library, 4321 Oke- Sunday, November 6 485-8116. mos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021. Advanced Coupon Class. Topics include avoiding Writer’s Discussion Group. For adults and Classes and Seminars Theater coupon pitfalls, shopping preparation and more. mature teens. An informal venue to share work Overeaters Anonymous. 2 p.m. Everybody Reads Monday Morning Movie. Get your film fix at the 6:30 p.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing Library, 3500 and receive feedback. 4:30 p.m. FREE. Stockbridge Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) library. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Township District S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 272-9840. www.cadl.org/ Library, 200 Wood St., Stockbridge. (517) 851-7810. 485-8789. www.becauseeverybodyreads.com. Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 events. Drop-in After School Tutoring. Homework help Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 2-3 ext.4. in all subjects, grades K-12. 5 p.m. FREE. Okemos p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 672-4072. www.cadl.org. Events Literature and Poetry Homework Help. One-on-one tutoring sessions The Super Sky Show. Hosted by Seymour Sky, Social Bridge. No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Movie, Music and Magnificent Voices. New for grades K-12 taught by MSU students. 5 p.m. on the all puppet talk show, for kids. 2:30 p.m. $3 Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Horizons and MacDonald Middle School choir will FREE. Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., adults; $2.50 students, seniors; $2 students. Abrams Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600. perform. FREE. The Marquette, 5969 Park Lake Road, Lansing. (517) 672-4072. www.cadl.org. Planetarium, 400 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Euchre. No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta East Lansing. (517) 355-7661. Pizza & Pages Book Discussion Group. Talk (517) 355-4676. Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Microsoft Word Basics. Learn to modify, cut and about books and enjoy a pizza dinner. 6 p.m. FREE. Relics of the Big Bang. 4 p.m. $3 students; $2.50 Lansing. (517) 484-5600. paste text plus open, close and save new documents. Dansville Library, 1379 E Mason St., Dansville. (517) students, seniors; $2 kids. (Please See Details Nov. Lecture & Lunch. Author Richard Paul Evans will 10 a.m. FREE. Haslett Library, 5670 School St., Has- 623-6511. 4) speak on the importance of healing and parental love. 11 a.m. $25 Lecture; $15 Lunch. Causeway Bay Hotel, lett. (517) 339-2324. Toddler Storytime. For ages 2-3 features stories, See Out on the Town, Page 28 Events Salsa Dancing. DJ Mojito spins salsa, merengue and bachata. 7 p.m.-Midnight, $5 21 and up, $7 under 21. Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge, 6810 S. Cedar St., Lansing. First Sunday Vendor Day. Product demonstra- tions, and selling product and providing samples. Noon-4 p.m. FREE. Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center, 100 E. North St., Lansing. (517) 483-4220. www.lansingmi.gov. Holiday Bazaar. By the Lansing Liederkranz (German-American) Club, with craft items, holiday items, and bake sale by members. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE. 5828 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5734.

Music American Guild of Organists Autumn Pops VI Concert. A blend of pop, classical and jazz on a variety of instruments. 3 p.m. FREE. Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 321-4973. New Horizons Jazz and German Band Concert. Live music. 3 p.m. FREE. MSU Community Music School, 841-B Timberlane St., East Lansing. (517)355-7661. www.cms.msu.edu. Vienna Symphony Orchestra. With Grammy- nominated Eroica Trio. 7 p.m. $78, $60, $35, $25. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (800) WHARTON. whartoncenter.com.

Theater "Will Rogers: An American Original." 2 p.m. $18-24. (Please See Details Nov. 2) "God of Carnage." 2 p.m. $15 adults; $10 seniors and students. (Please See Details Nov. 3) "Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle." A microscopic look at the insect world. 1:30 p.m. $8. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000. www.whartoncenter.com.

Monday, November 7 Classes and Seminars Divorced, Separated, Widowed Conversa- tion Group. For those who have gone through loss of a spouse due to death or divorce and are ready to move on. 7:30 p.m. FREE. St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272. GriefShare Seminar. A DVD series, with small support group disscussion, part of an ongoing 13 week program. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Lansing Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lan-

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Centre Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316-7801. www.schuler- Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. Presbyte- Morning Storytime. All ages welcome for stories, Out on the town books.com. rian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. songs, rhymes, and fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Town- (517) 505-0068. ship District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. from page 27 Schizophrenics Anonymous Self-help Sup- (517) 321-4014. Tuesday, November 8 port Group. For persons with schizophrenia and Maker's/Hackerspace Meeting. To support Advanced Coupon Class. Avoiding coupon pitfalls, related disorders. 10 a.m. FREE. Clinton-Eaton-Ing- a wide array of technical and creative disciplines shopping preparation and efficient “check-out” strat- Classes and Seminars ham Community Mental Health center, 812 East Jolly through infrastructure, inspiration, making and egies. 6:30 p.m. FREE. South Lansing Library, 3500 S Widowed Persons Support Group. Facilitated by Road, Lansing. (517) 614-7820. sharing. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. For location and more Cedar St., # 108, Lansing. (517) 272-9840. Susan K. Zimmerman & Dan Popoff. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. information: (517) 281-7323. Evening Storytime. Ages 3 and up. Stories songs University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Road, 5:45-6:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Salsa Dancing. DJ Mojito spins tunes for salsa, and crafts. Theme: Teddy Bear Picnic, bring your fa- East Lansing. (517) 339-4675. www.ulcel.org. Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 346-9900. merengue & bachata. 9 p.m.-Midnight, FREE. vorite stuffed animal. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Haslett Library, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Anyone wanting to lose www.becauseeverybodyreads.com. 621, 621 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 482-2212. 5670 School St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324. weight is welcome. 7 p.m. FREE to visit. Eaton Rapids Yoga 40. For those in their 40s, 50s, 60s and www.621downtown.com. Better Living Book Club. Discuss 'A Bittersweet Medical Center, 1500 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. Judy beyond; yoga is for anyone of any age. 7:15 p.m. Sug- General Election. The election will fill three East Season:Caring for Our Aging Parents and Ourselves; @ (517) 543-0786. gested $7. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) Lansing City Council seats. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. by Jane Gross. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Schizophrenics Anonymous Self-help Sup- 488-5260. Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Center, 100 E. North Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. port Group. For persons with schizophrenia and Homeschool Science. Eight-week series introduc- St., Lansing. (517) 483-4220. www.cityofeastlansing. Colleen Deatsman. Author of "The Hollow Bone," related disorders. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Sparrow Profes- ing students to scientific principles. Grades 5 to com/elections. 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne sional Building, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-3775. 7. 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. FREE. Impression 5 Science Greater Lansing Weavers Guild. Speaker Center, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 485-8816. Martha Reeves will discuss and demonstrate about Home Improvement Classes. An ongoing technique of "Beaded Leno." 6:30 p.m. FREE. St. Mat- series: Get information on design, plumbing, floor- thew Lutheran Church, 2418 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) ing, purchasing a home and more. 6-8 p.m. FREE. 694-0978. Lansingweavers.blogspot.com. Neighborhood Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple Ace Deville's Tantalizing Tuesdays. Show starts Community. St., Lansing. (517) 372-5980 . at 11:30 p.m. includes professional male dancers, DJ and a sexy fashion show. 9 p.m. $3 21 ; $7 18 . Events Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge, 6810 S. Cedar St., Lansing. Speakeasies Toastmasters Club Meeting. (517) 488-1517. Not for Profit, For People. Meeting takes place in Building 3, second floor conference room B. Open to new members. 12:05-1 Music Member owned. Locally operated. p.m. FREE. Ingham Community Health Center, 5303 S. Open Jazz Jam. Weekly jazz series hosted by the Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 282-5149. Jeff Shoup Quartet. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, DJ-hosted Trivia. Prizes awarded to the top three 812 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 487-4464. teams. Wide variety of topics, drink specials and 75-cent pizza. 8-9:30 p.m. FREE. Tin Can, 644 Migaldi Theater g Lane, (517) 925-8658. "West Side Story." Musical set in 1950s New York c GABRIELS COMMUNITY 1901 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 Game On. Play a variety of board and video games. about forbidden love between an American young u c u credit union www.gabrielscu.com | (517) 484-0601 3-5 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 x3. See Out on the Town, Page 29 City Pulse • November 2, 2011 www.lansingcitypulse.com 29

ket, inside. 2:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Hunter Park Com- Out on the town munity GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny November 2-9 Lansing. (517) 367-2468. from page 28 Relay For Life of Lansing Corporate Kickoff. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here's Malcolm LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suspect that you will Get your business more involved with the community. man and a Puerto Rican young woman. 7:30 p.m. Gladwell, writing in The Tipping Point: "We need to pre- have a minor form of good luck going for you this week. 6 p.m. FREE. Tripper's Sports Bar, 350 Frandor Ave., From $30. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East pare ourselves for the possibility that sometimes big It probably won't be enough to score you a winning lot- Lansing. (517) 664-1343. Lansing. (800) WHARTON. changes follow from small events, and that sometimes tery ticket or earn you a chance to get the answer to Design Lansing Comprehensive Plan. A public these changes can happen quickly . . . Look at the your most fervent prayers. But it might bring you into hearing to consider the adoption of the plan. 6:30 Literature and Poetry world around you. It may seem an immovable, impla- close proximity with a financial opportunity, a pretty p.m. FREE. Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Books on Tap. Discuss the latest titles while cable place. It is not. With the slightest push — in just good helper, or a resource that could subtly boost Road, Lansing. (517) 483-4066. enjoying food and drinks in a fun, restaurant/pub the right place — it can be tipped." You are now within your stability over the long haul. For best results, don't East Lansing Film Festival. Celebrates its atmosphere. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Jimmy's Pub, 16804 shouting distance of your own personal tipping point, invoke your mild blessings to assist in trivial matters 14th year by showing iforeign, domestic and local Chandler Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Aries. Follow your gut wisdom as you decide where to like finding parking places or avoiding long lines at features, documentaries and more. 7:30 p.m. Price Jerry Dennis. Author of "The Windward Shore: give a firm little push. check-out lines. Use them for important stuff. Varies. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, A Winter on the Great Lakes," 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Welcome to the autum- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "Try to be surprised by East Lansing. (517) 993-5444 . Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) nal garden of earthly delights, Taurus. It's a brooding, something every day," advises Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Poker fundraiser. For the Michigan Women's 349-8840. www.schulerbooks.com. fermenting paradise, full of the kind of dark beauty that in his book Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Historical Center & Hall of Fame. Need volunteers. Reading & Math Help for Adults. 1 p.m. FREE. wouldn't be caught dead in a spring garden. There's Discovery and Invention. That's an inspirational idea for 3-11:30 p.m. FREE. Stacks Hold'em Bar, 4750 Haga- Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lan- smoldering joy to be found amidst this riotous flowering everyone all the time, but especially for you Scorpios dorn Road, East Lansing. 517) 484-1880. sing. (517) 672-4072. www.cadl.org. of moody colors, but you won't appreciate it if you're right now. This is the week of all weeks when you have Soup & Sandwich Luncheon. Lansing Lieder- Lego Club. Ages 6-14. Let your imagination soar by too intent on seeking bright serenity and pristine com- the best chance of tinkering with your rhythm so that it kranz Club: homemade soups and sandwiches. 11:30 building something. 4 p.m. FREE. Williamston Library, fort. Be willing to dirty your hands and even your mind. will thrive on delightful unpredictability. Are you brave a.m.-1:30 p.m. $6. Lansing Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655-1191. Feel the moss on your back, the leaves in your hair, enough to capitalize on the opportunity? I think you are. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 944-0500. African American Authors Reading Circle. Re- and the mist on your bare legs. (P.S. If you like, you can Concentrate your attention on cultivating changes that views of books & talks on the latest additions to our take what I just said as an elaborate metaphor.) feel exciting and life-enhancing. Ethnic Collection. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Downtown Lansing Music GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Here's a vignette SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "Dear Rob: I Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 672-4072. Jazz Wednesdays. Live entertainment. 7-10 p.m. described by columnist Thomas Friedman: "Ludwig was born on November 30, and am quite attached to FREE. ENSO, 16800 Chandler Road. East Lansing. Wittgenstein once remarked that if you ask a man how having it as a birthdate. But there's a complication. 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Thanks Theater tice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. 7-9 p.m. FREE. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you want to grow for bringing up the subject, as it's an excellent time for "West Side Story." 7:30 p.m. From $30. (Please Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington vanilla beans, you have to pollinate the plant's flowers Sagittarians everywhere to seek out an exhilarating See Details Nov. 8) Square, Lansing. (517) 351-5866 . within 12 hours after they bloom. In nature, the only renewal. ICE meeting. Network with professionals in the insect that can do the job is the Melipona, a Mexican CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Social climbers Greater Lansing/Mid-Michigan area. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Literature and Poetry bee. Luckily, humans can also serve as pollinators, are people who are focused on gaining higher status in The Hatch, 325 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Larry Neitzert. Author of "Barn Stories: A Col- which they do on commercial vanilla farms. They use whatever circle of people they regard as cool, even to (517)-432-8800. lection of Michigan Short Stories." 7-9 p.m. FREE. thin wood splinters or stems of grass to perform the the point of engaging in fawning or ingratiating behavior. Community Yoga. Power yoga class. 6:30-8 p.m. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan delicate magic. I'm thinking that you resemble a vanilla Soul climbers, on the other hand, are those who foster FREE.(Please See Details Nov. 2) Ave. Lansing. (517) 346-9900. bean right now, Cancerian. It is the season when you're the power of their imagination, keep deepening their Lansing Area Science Fiction Association extra receptive to fertilization, but all the conditions connection with life's intriguing enigmas, and explore Events Weekly Meeting. 7 p.m. FREE. (Please See Details have to be just right for the process to be success- the intersection of self-interest and generosity toward Practice Your English. 7-8 p.m. FREE. (Please See Nov. 2) ful. Here's my advice: Figure out exactly what those others. According to my reading of the astrological Details Nov. 2) Baby Time. Books and songs for ages 2 years and conditions are, then call on all your resourcefulness to omens, you could go far in either of those directions The University of Michigan-Flint at LCC: younger, with a parent/caregiver. 10:30 a.m. FREE. create them. during the coming weeks, Capricorn — but not both. Advising Day. All prospective and current students Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Even our most sophisticated Which will you choose? welcome, attend the event and have your $30 appli- Lansing. (517) 321-4014 x3. drilling machines have barely made pinpricks in the AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An Australian man cation fee waived. 2-6 p.m. FREE. Lansing Community Fall Reading Series. With Jack Ridl author of earth's surface. The deepest hole ever dug was 40,000 named Daniel Fowler has more giraffe tattoos on College University Center, 422 N. Washington Square, "Practicing to Walk like a Heron." 7 p.m. FREE. MSU feet, which is just 0.2 percent of the planet's 20-million- his shoulders than any other human being on the Lansing. (517) 483-9727. Snyder Hall, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 884- foot radius. I offer this up as a spur to your imagina- planet. So says the Universal Record Database at Allen Street Farmers Market. An encore mar- 1932. tion, Leo. The coming weeks will be an excellent time Recordsetter.com. Meanwhile, Darryl Learie is now the for you to plumb further into the depths of anyplace or only person to ever be able to insert three steak knives SUDOKU SOLUTION CROSSWORD SOLUTION anything you're intrigued by — whether that's a subject into an inflated balloon, and Billy Disney managed to From Pg. 26 From Pg. 22 you've always wondered about, a person you care inject a world-record 31 sexual innuendoes into a rap for, the mysteries of life, or the secrets of your own song about potatoes. What could or should be your psyche. You could reach the equivalent of five million claim to fame, Aquarius? This would an excellent time feet into the Earth's innards. to try to establish your reputation as the best at your VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): National Geographic specific talent. speculates that most of the species on Earth are still PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): "You have to know unknown and unnamed (tinyurl.com/UnknownLife). how far to go too far," said poet and filmmaker Jean While 1.2 million life forms have been identified by Cocteau. I reckon that's good advice for you right now. science, there may be as many as 7.5 million that You're at a phase of your astrological cycle when you are not, or 86 percent of the total. I suspect that this really can't afford to keep playing by all the rules and breakdown is similar to the situation in your life, Virgo. staying inside the proper boundaries. For the sake of You know about 14 percent of what you need to know, your physical and psychological and spiritual health, but there's still a big frontier to explore. The coming you need to wander out beyond the limits that you've months should be prime time for you to cover a lot of been so faithfully respecting. And yet, on the other new ground — and now would be a perfect moment to hand, it would be a mistake to claim you have a right to set the stage for that grand experiment. stop at nothing. Know how far to go too far.

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November Food Show & Wine Tasting A Trail worth following November 12 : 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM There's something tasty at every stop The food show will feature primarily specialty Michigan food while the wine tasting along Michigan's Pioneer Wine Trail will be 6 wines from around the world for only $5.00. Photobug photo booth will be on hand as well for fun photo booth pictures. By MICHAEL BRENTON and linger at Lone Oak Vineyard Estate, The same day our neighbors at Capital City Vision are hosting a tailgate party and Looking for a fun, spontaneous activity where you might enjoy the raspberry trunk show. Stop in and visit with the great staff at Capital City Vision just down the sidewalk to fill the seasonal void before the holidays? wine creatively labeled “LOVE” after the from Dusty's. The Pioneer Wine Trail beckons. The trip winery name. It features 12 estate-grown comprises eight south-central Michigan European grape varieties, and vineyard November Tapas Tasting wineries comprise the “trail,” all within an management practices follow a unique November 12 : 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM easy day trip from the Lansing area. path. The vines are trellised just three Join Chef Kevin for a series of four tapas each paired with a different wine. Chef will discuss the These wineries boast many medal- inches from the ground, for maximum wine pairings and cooking techniques. Cost is $25.00. winning wines and are attracting loyal fol- absorption of ground heat, protection lowers. Geographically, the northernmost from cold weather at night and protection winery on the trail is Burgdorf’s Winery, from winter kill during the dormant sea- Dark Horse Beer Dinner east of Haslett, and the southernmost is J. son. Lone Oak features dry through sweet November 15 : 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tree Vineyards, near Blissfield. In between, wines, including Pinot Noir, Cabernet Enjoy a five course meal paired with the great beers from Dark Hourse Brewing Company. Cost six other wineries span from Dexter on the Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and is $46.50. east side to Albion on the west. Many of Gewurztraminer, as well as a red raspberry these wineries source some of their grapes dessert wine. Look for wine dinners and and fruit from a variety of growers around entertainment on most Saturday nights. the state, so you’ll be enjoying wines made Winding down the road to Tecumseh, from grapes grown in regions ideal for you’ll encounter Pentamere Winery, with The area’s finest selection of gourmet maturation of the variety. its “urban” setting in an historic building All medal references are based upon in downtown Tecumseh. Sourcing grapes foods from around the world results of the 2010 and 2011 Michigan from a variety of vineyard sites, Pentamere Wine and Spirits Competition, the not only offers a range of nearly 20 wines most significant judged event limited to covering dry red through the most delec- Michigan wines. table “ice wine,” but also offers fruit wines, Consider starting the tour just around spiced wine (to drink warm in front of a the corner at Burgdorf’s Winery. Drawing fireplace on a cold winter evening) and upon their extensive science and agricul- tural backgrounds, Dave and Deb Burgdorf not only create grape wines, but also bottle a variety of fruit wines. Featuring as many as 30 wine selections, there is something for every palate — plus, customers can even arrange to make their own wines. The 2007 Morado, a sweet red wine made from Concord grapes, won double gold at the Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition, a rare honor for any winery. Or consider Courtesy Photo The original Goodrich’s, 1937 the gold medal-winning 2009 Niagara, a The founders: Albert & Marie Goodrich sweet white wine, or the double gold-med- An old schoolhouse now houses some al-winning Perfection, a blend of black of the newest creations from John and GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, FOR OVER 70 YEARS Denise Burtka's Cherry Creek Cellars. Corner of Trowbridge & Harrison, East Lansing 517-351-5760 www.goodrichshoprite.com raspberry and tart cherry. Next, head south on US 127 to Chateau Aeronautique Winery, located at the edge even wine jellies. of a runway at Williams Aero Estates, near The next stop is the Pioneer Wine Trail’s PENIN Leslie. Founded by Delta Airlines inter- southernmost winery, J. Trees Cellars, on D O G S national pilot Lorenzo Lizarralde, Chateau Main Street in Blissfield. Michigan State AN FRIDAY & SATURDAY AL Aeronautic features an elegant tasting University viticulture grad Jon Treolar’s R E room and wood deck, which provide a wines have shown well in competition, G NOVEMBER 18 & 19 perfect setting for enjoyment of classic including silver medals for 2008 Vidal FREE SHIRT vinifera wines such as Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc Ice Wine, 2008 Dry Riesling and w/ purchase! Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Cabernet 2008 Chardonnay. Visit J. Trees Cellars’ Purple Carrot Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Facebook page for up-to-date information CRAZY Truck Wine styles range from bone-dry to port- and comments regarding selections, such organic food style sweet. as Fuji Ice Cider and 2010 House Red. PACKAGE Suppliers & Not far away is Sandhill Crane Heading back home on Highway 223 DEALS Samples! Vineyards, aptly named to honor the toward John and Denise Burtka’s Cherry 50% nearby sandhill crane rookeries. 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The wine selection is broad, covering a Uncorked range of wine styles, including several fruit wines. Notable wines include double gold from page 30 medal-winning Vignoles, and gold medal- winning Bear Lake White, Edelzwicker Famiglia, double gold-winning Raceway and Winedog Boardoe. As long as you are Red (remember Michigan International there, don’t forget to check out the brew- Speedway is just around the corner), and ery side, where guests can enjoy pizza and silver medal-winning 2008 Montage, sandwiches in the brew pub while sam- Wood Duck White, Dry Riesling, 2007 pling from the seasonally rotating list of Lynn Aleksandr Cabernet Sauvignon, fresh beers and ales. Michigan Cherry and Summer Breeze. Enjoy the journey. Visitors will also enjoy the well-stocked For more information about the Pioneer merchandise shelves, featuring a variety of Wine Trail, sponsored events, and links to cherry-based products, coffees and fudge. the wineries’ web sites, visit www.pioneer- The wine trail journey ends at Sleeping winetrail.com. Bear Winery, which also happens to be In vino veritas the home of the Bad Bear Brewery and a (Michael Brenton is president of the great Taste of Michigan store, featuring a Greater Lansing Vintners Club. His wide variety of food and non-food items. column appears monthly.) Fat Cat Friday t
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