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VOL. 17 Feedback ISSUE 28 Show we don’t stand or hate complicit failure to tell future racist organiz- (517) 371-5600 Fax: (517) 999-6061 1905 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912 www.lansingcitypulse.com On March 5th, Alt-Right poster boy, ers that the Capitol Area, and Michigan in • • • • general, will not stand for hate. With the mass Richard Spencer, and his lawyer and MSU ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-5061 alumni, Kyle Bristow, are bussing in 300+ of MSU students gone for spring break, it falls or email [email protected] sympathizers from a private conference in on the shoulders of the Greater Lansing area PAGE CLASSIFIEDS: (517) 999-5066 Detroit to a speaking engagement at the MSU to turn out to say no to ideologies of political Pavilion. MSU initially said no to Spencer and racial violence.nAfter Charlottesville last 15 EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz summer, a handful of Nazis tried to organize [email protected] • (517) 999-5061 citing Charlottesville as an example of alt- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER • Mickey Hirten right violence, but this was overturned in a in Boston and the city turned out en masse to Be sure you ‘Let the right one in’ shut them down. It is my hope for the Capital [email protected] court settlement.nIn another time, perhaps it ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Skyler Ashley • would be socially acceptable to ignore Nazis Area that we can meet these fascist recruit- [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 recruiting in our backyard, but the polit- ers with a critical mass of community resis- EVENTS EDITOR • Ella Kramer ical atmosphere of 2018 cannot afford this. tance. If the courts give these Nazi outsiders PAGE [email protected] • (517) 999-6704 PRODUCTION MANAGER • Abby Kelly Richard Spencer is a fool, but he’s a tactical a platform, then it’s up to us to take that platform away. See you March 5th at the MSU 16 [email protected] fool. His speaking tour is part of a strategic STAFF WRITERS • Lawrence Cosentino Pavilion!n measuring of our region’s openness to racist Welcome spring with Irish music [email protected] and fascist ideas. Ignoring Spencer now is a Brandon Lee Todd Heywood Lansing [email protected] PAGE SALES EXECUTIVE Solution for BWL: Conservation sands, millions of users. When we started the Lee Purdy • [email protected] • (517) 999-5064 Great coverage of an important issue (“The campus sustainability office at MSU almost 21 Contributors: Andy Balaskovitz, Justin Bilicki, Daniel new BWL plant: Is gas the way to go?) by City two decades ago we recognized that tens of E. Bollman, Capital News Service, Bill Castanier, Mary C. Cusack, Tom Helma, Gabrielle Lawrence Pulse’s Larry Cosentino this week. And kudos thousands of computers plugged into campus increased demand from the power plant. CSA questions answered at Allen Street Farmers Market event Johnson, Eve Kucharski, Terry Link, Andy McGlashen, to the folks who are courageous enough to push Kyle Melinn, Mark Nixon, Shawn Parker, Stefanie Pohl, Studies showed that huge percentages of com- back and ask tough questions of LBWL deci- Dennis Preston, Allan I. Ross, Dylan Tarr, Rich Tupica, sion makers. The technology is indeed changing puters were left on all the time when not in use. Ute Von Der Heyden, David Winkelstern, Paul Wozniak fast. An often overlooked or under-considered Turning them off, when not in use, could liter- Cover Interns: Kelly Sheridan, Shruti Saripalli, element in investment choices is the acceptable ally save millions of watts on campus. Similarly Sherry Min-Wang for example, lowering thermostats one degree payback time. If one expects a five year payback Art Distribution manager: Paul Shore • (517) 999-5061 time before investing it reduces the narrow in the winter or raising one degree in the summer offer significant savings of money and CO2. By Allie Dunn Delivery drivers: Frank Estrada, Dave Fisher, Jack financial options over even adding two more Sova, Richard Simpson, Thomas Scott Jr. years to the payback schedule. But the carbon Decreasing energy demand means our ener- dioxide savings could be huge. gy production can be smaller, more flexible, and One should also remember, with any fossil more adaptable to challenges and opportunities fuel based systems, you have to keep mining and than huge centralized systems. Policies that paying for the fuel year after year and generally incentivize energy waste reduction and improve those costs rise. Renewable energy, especially efficiency will make renewable energy options wind and solar have high initial capital costs, financially easier, especially for those who lack but are fuel free in the future, even if you don’t the urgent concern for the accelerating climate care about carbon release BUT WE MUST!!! destabilization that is headed our way. Come on What I have seen consistently overlooked LBWL, you can do better. is the simplest and cheapest approach – Terry Link CONSERVATION. Simple stuff that has huge Laingsburg impacts when multiplied by hundreds, thou- (Terry Link is the founding director of the MSU Office of Sustainability.) City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION Izzo fully informed New documents detail MSU Appling/Payne housing irregularities

In response to the sexual assault alle- MSU Police officer, and Assistant Coach gations against two standout freshman Mike Garland as well as the players hours Michigan State University basketball after a search warrant was executed on players in 2010, the university ignored its their dorm room. own sexual assault protocols in moving The new documents include letters Keith Appling and Adreian Payne out of from federal investigators from the U.S. Wonders Hall, newly obtained documents Department of Education Office of Civil show. Rights, the university’s responses and doz- Additionally, the documents show MSU ens of pages of emails created in the wake Basketball Coach Tom Izzo was not only of the 2010 sexual assault allegations. informed about the case against his play- The emails show that Appling and ers, but that he quickly met with Associate Payne were moved without a hearing, vio- Athletic Director Alan Haller, a former See Izzo, Page 6 Appling Payne New owners act Demolitions and rehab at Lansing mobile home park Many of the mobile homes in Riverview tain homes will Estates, 3407 Mt. Hope Ave., are empty. The begin March 1, he streets inside the small manufactured home said. park are crumbling and so are the homes, Lansing City occupied or empty. Windows are covered Councilwoman with plywood; doors swing open. Carol Wood said On Thursday, one of the mobile homes she has been field- was being demolished by a small excava- ing complaints tor as another construction vehicle moved against the prop- a dumpster into place for the rubble. The erty since at least activity is just the beginning of a major 2007. The prob- facelift, says Mark Wolfe, the property man- lems have includ- ager. ed sewer issues The manufactured home park was sold and structural on Dec. 15 on land contract to Riverview issues. But state Estates MHC LLC, a California company, law was a barrier by South Lyon-based Riverview 110 Estates for municipalities LLC. The sale price does not appear in city like Lansing that property tax records. There are approxi- sought to inspect mately 157 lots on the 10-acre site. Most of mobile home the units are singlewide. Wolfe was unsure communities and of the number of residents in the park enforce the local because of the transitions. building codes. The new owners are demolishing as many That changed as 23 mobile homes in the park, repaving with a 2015 law, Todd Heywood/City Pulse the road and bringing in brand new manu- pushed by then State law and local code enforcement are catching up with longstanding problems like Riverview Estates on Mt. factured homes worth $32,000 to $36,000 State Rep. Andy Hope, now undergoing a major facelift. each, he said. And Wolfe added that homes Schor. The new remaining on the property after the demoli- law gives local department,” Wood said of enforcement tion will be rehabbed. communities the power to enforce their capacity for the city. “It’s been a series of “It’s going to be really nice,” he said by building codes in manufactured home com- miscommunications and delays, but I am phone. “It needed it. It was really bad.” munities. Nonetheless, the city has contin- told it is being looked and should be cleared The rehabilitation of the park could take ued to struggle to institute a final enforce- soon.” as long as two years, Wolfe said. Demolitions ment program under the revised law, said In Lansing, inspections of mobile home began in January and rehabilitation of cer- Wood. parks, or manufactured home communities, OF THE WEEK “It is now being reviewed by the law WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK See Mobile home, Page 6

6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 21, 2018 are barriers to addressing these things,” said Mobile home Schertzing. State officials stressed that local municipalities now have right and obligation to inspect from page 5 and enforce local codes under state law. has been an issue for years. It boiled over “It states that this act shall not be con- in 2015 when the Ingham County Health strued to prohibit a municipality from Department, citing failed sanitary sewers enforcing its local ordinances or from take and other issues, condemned the former any other appropriate action to protect the Life O’Riley mobile home park, 6726 S. public health, safety, or welfare as authorized Washington Ave. In 2017, Ingham County by law or its charter,” said Jeannie Vogel, Circuit Judge Clinton Canady III issued an public information officer for the Michigan order allowing the city to demolish the 80 Department of Licensing and Regulatory units on the 14-acre site and charge the costs Affairs. to the property. Of keen interest, Wolfe said, are new- The actions resulted in scores of people er standards for manufactured homes that being left homeless and the city’s Human increase their safety, such as new technolo- Relations Department scrambling to find gy to anchor homes to the ground. Those, emergency housing for many low-income he said, have changed dramatically over the residents. years and the newer systems are required by The property is owned by Whalen insurance companies in order to cover a unit. Holdings of New York. Billing records from Riverview Estates’ new owners have been the Ingham County Treasurer’s Office show putting those foundations and moorings in the company owes $99,704 for 2015 taxes. place, he said. If that’s not paid by March 1, the county will Wolfe said such enforcement of local seize the property in a tax foreclosure, said codes would be most welcome by Riverview Eric Schertzing, the county treasurer. Estates. Todd Heywood/City Pulse Ingham County also has struggled with the “As long as everybody is fair,” he said. “It’s One of several inhabited mobile homes in Riverview Estates mobile home park on Mt. inspection and enforcement of mobile home really about everybody being safe.” Hope. Many of the mobile homes in the park were empty on Thursday, with windows and safety, Wood and Schertzing said. doors open or broken, as well as metal siding torn off. Workers were also destroying and “It’s certainly not unique to the city. There — TODD HEYWOOD removing a mobile home.

on Aug. 31, just hours after MSU police players to the apartment. contract hearings and judicial hearings Izzo served a search warrant on the dorm room Zayko’s response indicates Rinella met against the players for violating the univer- Appling and Payne shared in Wonders with Olivo and Paul Goldblatt, then direc- sity’s sexual harassment policies. Pursuing from page 5 Hall. Payne agreed to go with investigators tor of residence life, on Sept. 1, two days either process would have required the and gave a videotaped statement to detec- after the university was informed of the alleged victim, Carolyn Schaner, to pur- lating the standing protocols of the uni- tives about the alleged assault. investigation and allegations. sue actions, forcing her to testify and give versity. Nothing in the documents explains A response from MSU’s deputy general “Mr. Rinella was instructed to move the statements at least twice. Schaner has why an exception was made. counsel, Kristine Zayko, just named act- male students to another campus living identified herself to the media. “In most cases, we would remove the ing chief counsel upon the retirement of location while the university investigat- To address victims’ concerns about tes- alleged perpetrators out of the hall only Robert Noto announced Tuesday, to an ed the sexual assault allegations,” Zayko tifying, the university changed its policy to after an investigation and a contract hear- inquiry by the U.S. Office of Civil Rights wrote to OCR investigators. “Mr. Rinella allow it to begin investigations into sex- ing,” Paul Rinella, complex director of shows MSU Police Chief Jim Dunlap immediately coordinated the students’ ual assaults and harassment claims inde- Wonders Hall, wrote to Eduardo Olivo, called Mark Hollis, then athletic director, move to an apartment in Spartan Village. pendently and without victim participa- assistant director of residence life, on Sept. on Aug. 31, 2010. The assault allegedly Mr. Rinella met with Assistant Basketball tion. 2, 2010, several days after the alleged occurred on Aug. 29 and was reported to Coach Mike Garland and the two male An outside investigator hired to conduct assault. A contract hearing is a reference law enforcement on Aug. 30. students. Mr. Rinella took the keys from that review determined by a “preponder- to a stipulation in the student housing Hollis directed Haller to meet with Izzo the residents and informed them, with ance of the evidence” the university’s sex- contract all on-campus students sign. and others about the allegations. Haller their coach present, that they were not ual harassments policies were not violated The statement was in response to a was an MSU football player who became allowed back in Wonders Hall unless they and that evidence could not determine directive from Olivo to follow the sexual an officer for Michigan State University first contacted him.” whether the alleged assault was consen- assault protocol “to the letter.” Police Department commanding the uni- Later in the document, Zayko wrote that sual. “Nothing about this case has been ‘to the form division. That division would often Goldblatt issued the order to move the stu- Schaner reported to police that both letter,’” Rinella wrote. handle the first contact with sexual assault dents from Wonders Hall. Zayko argued men were seen dining in Wonders Hall on Neither Rinella nor Olivo would com- victims filing criminal complaints. that the two men wanted to remain in a at least two occasions, according to reports ment for this report. They directed ques- “Mr. Haller met with Coach Izzo, the two dorm, but the decision was made to place filed with MSU Police. This would have tions to a university spokesman instead. male students and Assistant Basketball them in Spartan Village, which normally is violated Rinella’s direction that the men Kent Cassella, associate vice president for Coach (Mike) Garland to explain what the not available for first-year students. not enter Wonders Hall without contact- communications and senior PR strategist potential charges were, and how the crim- “Given the severity of the allegations ing him first. The university determined for MSU, declined to answer specific ques- inal justice process worked, and to instruct against the male students, the univer- that because the men were cooperating, tions about the documents or the emails. the students to refrain from attending any sity determined it was not appropriate there was no need to issue a no-trespass The new documents detail the MSUs social gatherings and to have no contact for them to remain in the residence hall letter barring them from Wonders, despite Athletic Department’s involvement with with complainant,” Zayko wrote. system pending investigation of the com- giving them verbal warnings to that effect. the explosive Appling/Payne charges and The Office of Civil Rights investigation plaint,” Zayko wrote. Appling and Payne were never given a how fully informed Izzo was about the ultimately determined that while MSU’s The criminal investigation was com- formal housing contract hearing to back matter. delay in instituting a Title IX investigation pleted Sept. 2, when then-Ingham County up the administrative decision to move Both players continued to dress in the into the sexual assault allegation had con- Prosecutor Stuart Dunnings III declined them to an apartment in the Spartan Spartan uniform and participate in games. tributed to a sexually hostile environment, to issue a warrant for the players’ arrest. Village complex. This is despite Izzo’s being fully briefed the university handled the case appropri- University officials at that point began to on the allegations and the investigation ately, including the reassignment of the struggle with whether to bring housing — TODD HEYWOOD City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

ance of license sitive information, rather than denying the “stacking” — that public access to the information as a whole. is, the ability of “There are ways to compromise with peo- Shrouded in smoke applicants to ple seeking these documents, to say, ‘Well, obtain multiple what are you looking for and how can we City won’t identify people behind marijuana license applications grow licenses for provide information while also being sensi- the same loca- tive to the needs “of an applicant?’” Mauger Who’s financing the burgeoning medical bureaucrats and people who are involved tion — and a said. marijuana business in Lansing? in these applications to police themselves,” requirement of He noted that in prior work for his orga- Who knows? Not the public, at least. Mauger said. “The transparency systems up to $500,000 nization, he had been able to obtain appli- Citing state law, city government is refus- don’t exist, and essentially what happens is in assets were cant information from Webberville, a vil- ing to release the identities of the financial governments are telling the public, ‘Trust included in the Swope lage about 25 miles west of Lansing whose backers behind medical marijuana facil- us that this is going to be taken seriously, state’s emergency medical marijuana ordinance makes no ity license applicants. The City Attorney’s that there aren’t conflicts.’” rules under the mention of the exemption clause. Office rejected the request by City Pulse For nearly all of the 138 license appli- new law.. “They provided the business’s applica- under the Freedom of Information Act. cants listed on the City Clerk’s website as Mauger concedes that exempting some tion, information on the business’s plan, Assistant City Attorney Amanda O’Boyle of Monday, the only information given is sensitive information like security plans or who was involved with the business,” cited the Michigan Medical Marijuana the LLC that applied, the address for the proprietary information listed in business Mauger said. “We were able to access that Facilities Licensing Act, which states that planned facility, and the name the appli- plans is appropriate. Yet he said he hoped the information on municipal license cant intends to do business as. to see municipalities opt to redact that sen- See Smoke, Page 9 applications is exempt from disclosure City Clerk Chris Swope stood behind the under FOIA. decision not to disclose. He said that “it O’Boyle said Tuesday the city “cannot” would be a lot of work to put it together.” N O T I C E He also expressed concern about whether The Board of Review of the City of Lansing will meet in regular sessions in the 3rd Floor Conference provide such information. Room, City Hall for five days on March 12,13,14,15,&16 2018 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 NOON and But state Sen. Rick Jones, who chairs the applicants assumed they would be grant- 1:30PM to 4:30PM. EXCEPT for Wednesday, March 14 from 1:30PM to 4:30PM and 6:00PM to Judiciary Committee and backed the legis- ed confidentiality because the law exempts 9:00PM to review the assessment roll and hear appeals from taxpayers. Taxpayers are permitted to file his or her protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. Protest at lation, said it is a “soft exemption,” mean- disclosure. the Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal ing a municipality may disclose the infor- The true owner of a business can be if your property is residential or agricultural. An appointment is suggested and must be scheduled mation if it wished. obscured by organizing under an LLC for- before 4:30PM, March 14, 2018. If you do not make an appointment, you will have to wait for the next available opening in the schedule. Letter appeals must be received in the Assessor’s Office “They can, if they want, provide it,” said mat. Unless provided voluntarily, business- by 4:30PM, March 15, 2018. Please call the City of Lansing Assessor’s Office at (517) 483-7624 for Jennifer Dukarski, an attorney for the es need not disclose “members,” or business information about your assessment and/or to make an appointment. City of Lansing will also hold its Organizational meeting on Tuesday March 6, 2018 at 4PM; no appeals may be heard at this Michigan Press Association. She said he owners and investors. meeting. law would otherwise say “must” exempt. Mauger said the steps the new state law, Said O’Boyle: “I disagree with their inter- passed in 2016, took to prevent conflicts of RATIO AND TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTORS FOR 2018 pretation.” interest were rendered moot by the exemp- Meanwhile, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor tion, which could obscure whether those said Tuesday he favors releasing the infor- who lobbied for the bill stood to benefit mation and will look into the feasibility of financially from the licensing process. providing it. Mauger, who said he was passionate

Why does it matter? about the issue of transparency in the med- Craig Mauger, executive director of the ical marijuana licensing process, said that Michigan Campaign Finance Network, there was an intense lobbying campaign said it will be difficult to ensure licenses to craft the law in a manner favorable to will not simply be granted to those with the “big-money” applicants. most political clout. Among other provisions that would “We are completely reliant on state appear to benefit big businesses, an allow-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 7:00 P.M., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing, to consider:

• Resolution placing on the ballot a proposed charter amendment authorizing a 15 year income tax with a mandatory $5,000.00 minimum exemption and the first $5,000,000.00 in revenue, annually, dedicated to payments toward the unfunded pension liability of the City. • Resolution placing on the ballot a proposed Headlee override of 2.4321 mills with 1.4321 mills dedicated to parks and recreation and 1 mill dedicated to capital improvements/deferred maintenance for facilities and streets. • Resolution placing on the ballot a proposed 3 mills for a public safety pension board under Act 345 for funding public safety pensions. • Resolution authorizing a sum not to exceed ___ million dollars and issue its unlimited tax general obligations bonds for the purpose of financing repairs to park and recreation facilities. • Resolution authorizing a sum not to exceed ___ million dollars and issue its unlimited tax general obligations bonds for the purpose of financing street repairs.

The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities, should write or call the City Manager’s Office, 410 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517-319-6920), TDD (1-800-649-3777).

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had the customer survey. So we started out Board of Health, was one of several speakers with a third party process.” who urged the board to step up energy effi- But Mary Brady-Enerson, cochairwoman ciency programs. Leaving the station of the citizens’ advisory council that worked “I don’t want to pay higher rates on a facil- with the BWL to develop its Integrated ity that will be obsolete a few years after it’s Resource Plan, said she had “concerns” built,” Stout said. “Be brave and rethink your BWL sticking with gas plant despite robust dissent about a series of 2016 meetings where the plan. We still have time.” Despite a strong show of opposition, lead- is ready to start,” Peffley said. “We’ve been BWL gave the council information on power “We are definitely on board for upping ers of the Lansing Board of Water & Light two years working on this and we can’t wait generation technologies. Brady-Enerson is energy efficiency,” Peffley responded. “If we show no signs of backing off its planned much longer because we need to replace the Michigan director of Clean Water Action. went to 2 or 3 percent, that would be great.” $500 million natural gas-fired plant, the energy lost by Eckert,” he said, referring “Throughout these presentations, it But Peffley added that even if efficiency announced in December. to the Eckert Power Station, set to close in became very clear to me that the BWL ful- programs resulted in an unheard-of 10 per- About 80 people packed into the old 2020. ly intended to build a new natural gas plant cent reduction in usage, the utility would still Grand Trunk railroad station in REO Town None of the commissioners expressed and presented information to support the face a shortfall of “hundreds of megawatts.” Thursday evening. interest in a proposal, raised by several conclusion that they had already reached,” Claude Beavers, a Lansing resident since BWL Commission Chairman David Price speakers, that the board submit its plan to Brady-Enerson said. 1969, told the board he formerly lived in said it was the most people he’d seen at a a third party for evaluation. Opponents of BWL execs responded at Thursday’s meet- Williston, North Dakota, the epicenter of the board meeting since the “torches and pitch- the plant say the utility’s nearly 2-year-old ing that the utility needs a “bridge” power boom in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to forks” that followed a severe ice storm and analysis is already out of date in view of rap- plant that will take the utility to the era of obtain natural gas. widespread power outages in December id advances in renewable energy and storage 100 percent renewable energy — probably “Walt Disney could not have created a 2013. technology. the last it will ever build, Price said. more idyllic place,” Beavers said. “Today it’s A snaking line of 30 people spoke against “If we had to start over, have a third par- The BWL plans to reach 40 percent a disaster because of all the fracking that’s the plant at the biannual joint meeting of the ty look at this and stopping everything, renewable energy by 2040, but won’t be been going on. Why are we rushing? There’s Lansing City Council and the BWL Board of that’s another three years we’d have to wait,” able to meet federal requirements for energy new data coming in all the time.” Commissioners. Louney said. capacity without the plant, Peffley said. Lansing resident Will Lawrence called for Some fought the roar of passing trains In that event, Peffley said, the BWL would “In about 10 years, about half of our power a third-party study of the BWL’s plan “at as they implored the board not to commit have to buy energy from the grid, mainly will come from other sources, but we’re still bare minimum.” the city to another large fossil fuel-burning from Indiana and Ohio and Illinois, instead going to need to fill in the cracks,” Peffley “We are in good company of people the plant, but BWL officials gave the impression of selling energy to the grid, as it does now. said. world over who are fighting for a healthy that the train has already left the station. Commissioner Sandra Zerkle said it was Opponents who spoke Thursday ranged future for us and for our children, and we’re “I say this is the right plan, and so does our enough that third parties were involved in widely in age and cited a wide variety of going to win,” Lawrence said. “This thing board,” BWL Commissioner Dennis Louney developing the plan. concerns, including the greenhouse gases cannot be built over energetic and sustained said. “We’re 100 percent behind it.” “We had community leaders come in emitted by natural gas plants, the volatility public opposition.” BWL General Manager Dick Peffley said and talk about what are the options for us,” of natural gas prices, and the preference of “It doesn’t fall on deaf ears,” Peffley said. construction is already set to start in January. Zerkle said. “We had the strategic plan that young professionals to settle in communities “We’re on the same side. Timing is the prob- “The site has been selected. Construction the staff in this building gave to us. Plus, we that commit to using renewable energy. lem. We need to have this plant, on line, gen- Several speakers cited a June 12, 2017, erating power before Eckert closes.” CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING City Council resolution committing Lansing Councilwoman Carol Wood praised a SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED MINUTES to “promote the long-term goal of reducing “very educated public” for speaking at the greenhouse gas emissions.” meeting and said Council would “take up A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING WAS HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 3209 WEST MICHIGAN “This is real, Lansing,” resident Carol Rall these concerns” in future meetings. AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018, AT 7:00 P.M. said. “This is our moment in history to make MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Hayes, Treasurer Rodgers a choice that will have effects for many years — LAWRENCE COSENTINO Trustees: Broughton, Harris, DeLay to come.” MEMBERS ABSENT: Clerk Aten, Trustee McKenzie Lynn Stout, a public health consultant ALSO PRESENT: Michael Gresens, Attorney and vice chairwoman of the Ingham County Correction: ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD: Due to a reporting error, the former job title Meeting called to order by Supervisor Hayes. Minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2018 approved. attributed to Tom Stanton in a story in last Agenda approved as amended. week’s City Pulse about the Lansing Board of Public hearing held for proposed parks and recreation plan. Water and Light’s proposed natural gas plant Referred to Planning Commission Ordinance No. 31-169, Amendments to Chapter 85 – “G” General was incorrect. Stanton was a staff member Business Zone and “H” Industrial Zone. Referred to Planning Commission Ordinance No. 31-18-170, Amendments to Chapter 84 – Parking of the Michigan Public Service Commission. and Loading Provisions. Approved memorandum of understanding in regards to easements across 2400 W. St. Joseph and authorized West Side Water manager to sign. Approved budget amendment. Approved Resolution 18-03: Resolution to adopt the parks and recreation master plan. Claims approved. Executive session held to discuss pending litigation. Board returned to regular session. Approved MTT settlements and authorized Attorney and Assessor to execute agreements. Meeting adjourned. 40 Diontrae Hayes, Supervisor Susan L. Aten, Clerk Commercial & Residential CP#18-030 Fully Insured B/18/057 PUMP INSTALLATION as per the specifications provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the City of Lansing, C/O LBWL, Purchasing Office, 1232 Haco Dr, Lansing, Michigan 48912 until 2:00 PM local time in effect on March 1, 2018 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Complete specifications and forms required to submit bids are available by calling Stephanie Robinson at (517) 702-6197 email: stephanie.robinson@lbwl. Call Joan at: com or go to www.mitn.info The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/ WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. CP#18-031 (517) 881-2204 City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9 Proposed constitutional amendment would streamline voter registration

By GLORIA NZEKA overseas installation are advised to send to cast a ballot and have their voice heard.” seeking to reform Michigan’s elections Capital News Service back their absentee ballot 35 days before “Michigan saw the most registered voters laws. Shortly after the 2016 presidential election day, according to the Federal Voting ever in 2016,” he said. “Recent elections have election, a group of activists introduced a LANSING — Voter advocacy and civil Assistance Program. seen near-record turnout.” constitutional amendment proposal called rights groups are petitioning for a state con- “We just want voting to be accessible, con- The Board of State Canvassers has Voters Not Politicians. stitutional amendment that would make it venient and everyone’s vote to be counted approved the petition language, “and peo- It would establish an independent easier for Michigan residents to vote. and secure,” said Judy Karandjeff, the presi- ple will be able to sign the petition shortly,” commission to oversee the drawing of The campaign, called “Promote the Vote,” dent of the League of Women Voters. Karandjeff said. Michigan’s electoral districts. Elected offi- seeks to give military members more time The proposal, which is targeted for next Backers of the proposal must get 315,654 cials would be ineligible to serve on the to vote, automatically register citizens when November’s election, is backed by the league, valid signatures of registered voters to make commission. they conduct business at a Secretary of State the American Civil Liberties Union and the the November ballot. In December the group turned in more office and allow absentee voting without the state and Detroit branches of the NAACP. Only 15 states and the District of than 425,000 valid signatures to the need to give a reason. It also would allow The Secretary of State’s Office is confi- Columbia allow same-day registration, Secretary of State, where the petition is same-day voting registration with proof of dent in the state’s current voting process, according to the National Conference under review. The redistricting process, which takes place every 10 years, was con- residency and straight party voting. said Fred Woodhams, the elections agency’s on State Legislatures. The organization trolled by Republicans in 2011 and the par- Under current state law, you need to be director of communication. says there is strong evidence that election day registration increases voter turnout. ty has since maintained legislative majori- registered at least 30 days before an elec- “We believe that Michigan elections sys- ties in elections. tion to vote. Military operating from an tem does an excellent job of allowing voters Promote the Vote isn’t the only campaign $124.62 and rising State owes county recycling fee for Governor’s Mansion now in progress The Governor’s Mansion is in arrears. to the bottom of what this is about with our The state didn’t pay the $94.50 recyling facilities folks.” fee to the city of Lansing for 2016. Now it Ingham County Treasurer Eric Schertzing owes $124.62 with penalty and interest. chuckled at the implication that the bill was The finest in men’s fashions since 1865 And that will go up to $416 March 1. an error. The fee applies even though Gov. Rick “They’ve paid it the last 19 years,” he Snyder opts not to live in the Lansing home, said. He also noted that the Department 2520 Oxford Road, near the Country Club of Technology ,Management and Budget of Lansing. It is used for special events, called and confirmed receipt of the billing though. earlier. “They have it.” “I think this might be an error on the Indeed, they do. On Tuesday afternoon, city’s part. That doesn’t make sense,” wrote a department spokesman said it had been Snyder spokesman Ari Adler Friday. “Do located and will be paid. Winter Clearance you have a copy of the bill? I’m trying to get — TODD HEYWOOD on our second floor

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Contact Lee Purdy! Berl Schwartz Phone: 517.999.5064 Email: Publisher [email protected] City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11 Introducing META Collective Lansing artists coalesce for a new gallery an emergency physician. Though Zivic earned a By SKYLER ASHLEY BFA from Ohio State in It’s unfair to say they came out of the blue. 1980 and made a living as After three years of transforming a dilapidated Old a painter in New York for Town building at 718 E. Grand River Ave. into an illustri- almost three decades, he ous urban gallery, META Collective, a new went through conglomerate of Lansing artists, is set to a career host its debut multimedia show, “Just this change after Side of the Tracks,” Saturday. a botched “It’s not just going to be art, we’re inter- robbery left ested in music, film, streaming — every him with genre imaginable,” META Collective a noncriti- co-founder Greg Zivic said. cal gunshot Keeping true to the spirit of its name- wound. sake, the billing by META Collective “I went displays a higher form of self-aware- to medical ness, allowing attendees to soak in several aspects of school when I Lansing’s culture. They’ve even booked a punk rock band, was 43 — it’s a long sto- a genre which the more painfully posh gallery owners ry” Zivic laughed. “Some often thumb their noses at. guys were trying to steal “Just this Side of the Tracks” features well-known my truck when I lived in Lansing-area artists, many of whom have received south Brooklyn, I chased national recognition. New pieces will be shown from them away and they printmaker Kimberly Lavon, painters Julian Van Dyke, came back around and Courtesy photo Robert Shelberg and Brian Whitfield, sculptors Ivan Iler shot me.” “The Further Adventures of Fat Boy and Jive Turkey” by Julian Van Dyke, 2017. and Dace Koenigsknecht, all of the Such brothers, and at Zivic, who was not too least a dozen more artists of many mediums. severely injured, was inspired by the incident to volun- tion, that’s a big deal. There will be a stage, hand built by Zivic and co-found- teer regularly in the emergency room of the hospital that When the building’s overhaul was nearing completion er Trisha Wilcox, in the center of the gallery, suggest- treated him. Constant volunteering and encouragement six months ago, Zivic and Wilcox still lacked connections ing that the musicians performing at “Just this Side of from the Brooklyn doctors pushed Zivic through the within the art scene. The two began meeting regularly at the Tracks” are hardly an afterthought: Mike Bass, the doors of medical school. their usual haunt, Zoobies, to brainstorm what they want- Dasterds, LeSage, Frances Bennigan and Koni Kyodi. When Zivic met Wilcox, she had already studied fine ed to do with the space. Zivic and Wilcox began talks of forming an art collec- arts photography for several years but had yet to take They would eventually come across Lansing communi- tive in late 2014. The two met at Sparrow Hospital, where the dive into a full-time photography career. She’s since ty arts organizer and fellow Zoobie’s regular, David Such. Wilcox worked as an EMT and Zivic continues working as left her position at Sparrow. META Collective is her sole After overhearing one of Zivic and Wilcox’s conversations, focus. Such introduced himself and took an immediate interest “I saw her photography and thought it was really good,” in their plans. Zivic said. “We were both artists who shared a medical “Dr. Zivic was telling me background and decided that we both wanted to show our about these New York art own work. So we bought the building.” events, these little pop-up gal- Zivic and Wilcox had help securing the purchase from leries with a lot of cool art, arts patron Rob Elhenicky. The duo were also assisted by music and entertainment. Cathy Hunt. And after one night, they’d But it would soon prove a daunting task, as the space be over and that would be was nowhere near presentable. it.” Such said. “I told him, “The place was gutted and there were holes we should do one here.” in the roof,” Zivic said. “We did In the spirit of a col- new plumbing, new electric, new lective, Wilcox said what proved to be HVAC — new everything.” the difference between bar talk and actual action was The reconstruction required “strength in numbers.” the teardown of a wall separat- “Greg’s an artist, Trisha’s an artist, I know a ton of ing the original building from an artists because of my involvement with Scrap Fest, and addition. By no means a DIY proj- we decided to take this on,” Such said. “We had a mutual ect, Zivic and Wilcox had to hire a understanding. He’s got this cool space, I know all these professional construction crew to artists, so we just set a date.” get the job done. With Such onboard as an independent producer for The hard work paid off. META the show, he brought along another member of Render Collective’s renovated space, complete with a Studios, Joshua Burwick. Burwick added another level of Courtesy photo lofted ceiling and robust off-white cement walls, screams experience as the booker of poetry acts for a bimonthly “Guardian Angel,” a 2013 Brian Whitfield original that will New York or San Francisco-chic. For Lansing artists crav- be displayed at “Just this Side of the Tracks.” ing an extra level of authenticity in their works’ presenta- See META, Page 12 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 21, 2018

“Our whole thing is that we a take a lesser META percentage of the profits. We’re trying to be more inclusive and let the public figure out from page 11 what they like.” Zivic and Wilcox certainly earned the Old Town event, “Arts Night Out.” respect of Van Dyke, whose murals can be Though they are not fulltime members seen across Lansing and displayed in galler- of META Collective, Such and Burwick ies across the country. were able to connect Zivic and Wilcox with “I hope they have more shows. With the cavalcade of artists they had readily all the talent they’ve been seeking out, I available from their previous art soirées, couldn’t be more proud to be a part of this allowing them to build a prestigious line- lineup,” Van Dyke said. up across various mediums for Saturday’s The prospect of the new gallery, and show. Zivic and Wilcox’s communal approach, Zivic and Wilcox say the show is the first has excited many other artists around town, of hopefully many to come. They have a all hungry for new avenues to show off their future-minded attitude with their plans for work. META Collective, hoping to fill the notice- “I’m super stoked about what they’re able void in space for Lansing artists. doing for the community,” Kimberly Lavon Courtesy photo “There’s always a void,” said paint- said. “The look and feel of what they’ve A sample of Kimberly Lavon’s prints. er Julian Van Dyke. “There’s a need, but transformed that space into is stunning. where’s the support? People want artists, Everyone involved are some of my most guitarist Mychal Shaw said. “There’s a lot of convenient timing, Whitfield said he can’t but do they want to pay them?” favorite people.” underrated talent in this area, and it’s awe- help feeling galvanized. META Collective desires to be that sup- “Just this Side of the Tracks” will see some that there will be a new place to help “META Collective is coming at the per- port. Though they are a for-profit entity, Lavon take over 75 feet of wall space. get that talent noticed.” fect time for new artists in this area to gath- Zivic and Wilcox, refreshingly, aren’t just in A consensus seems to be that META The debut show comes just three weeks er and have art events different from what it for the money — of which, let’s be honest, Collective is rising from its primordial state after Mayor Schor’s announcement of the we’ve already seen,” Whitfield said. “There’s there isn’t much anyway. at just the right time for the Lansing arts formation of a blue ribbon arts commission. more support, because it’s artists coming “We don’t want to get rich off other art- community. Lansing has been craving a new “What I’m noticing is a resurgence in the together instead of an outside group com- ists while they don’t do well,” Zivic said. venue. When City Pulse asked its Facebook art scene here in Lansing. People are appre- ing in.” followers about ciating art their favorite more, especial- venues, a good ly public art,” chunk of com- said Whitfield, ments argued who paint- that Lansing ed the murals was lacking vari- under the ety and growing US-127 over- stale. pass. “There’s “New spac- a heightened es like the gal- interest, and lery can help to Schor has cre- bring out more ated an artist unknown artists group that will and give them a promote art place to show- even further.” case what it is Taking Courtesy photo that they love notice of Zivic “Montmartre” by Trisha Wilcox. to do,” Dasterds and Wilcox’s

Arts Council of Greater Lansing Charity and silent auction

Proceeds from “Just this Side of the Tracks” will contribute toward Arts Council of Greater Lansing’s Young Creatives Program. The Young Creatives Program benefits students K-12 in the Tri-County Region through a billboard program, the development of a young creatives guide, and the council’s Artists-in-Residence program which puts teaching artists into the Lansing School District.

Arts Council of Greater Lansing will also hold a silent auction, featuring the unsold artwork from past Holiday Glitter silent auctions. The artist receives 30 percent of the dollar amount, with the rest going toward the Young Creatives Program. Courtesy photo “My Fire” by Greg Zivic. City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

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ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER immortalized in the bookending poems of his 1993 creative writing master’s thesis. Convergence of consciousness “I’ve been dealing with being a transgender person my whole life, and it’s very Lansing poet Eric Crosley brings a collaborative significant in my writing,” Crosley said. “I consider myself post-transgender, not be- experience to the Robin Theatre cause I’m unsympathetic, but because I want to live in a society that moves away from these judgmental attitudes.” By SKYLER ASHLEY Crosley has taught poetry in both col- leges and prisons, and even ran to repre- Eric Crosley, one of Michigan’s most sent Michigan’s 8th Congressional District well traveled poets, has an abstract, col- in 2006. laborative multimedia performance com- His range of endeavors are a thick knot ing to the Robin Theatre Saturday. of yarn to unravel, and that’s without “I have friends mentioning his position as director of the “Tiles of that are writers, Michigan Society for Cow Protection. Consciousness/ painters and friends The visuals for “Tiles of Consciousness/ Multiple Choices” that are musicians,” Multiple Choices” are being provided by All Ages Crosley said. “So $10 local painter Martin Koenig. The reference Robin Theatre, 1105 S. I decided to do a to tiles is an allusion to Koenig’s signature Washington Ave. show with those “box quilt” style, which consists of several three kinds of art- painted squares to form a single cohesive Courtesy photo ists.” picture, in this case, portraits of enigmatic Portrait of John Waters by Martin Koenig. Anchored by Crosley’s expressive dance figures, such as John Waters. One of many that will be featured at the and poetry, “Tiles of Consciousness/Mul- “Calling it ‘Tiles of Consciousness’ was a Robin Theatre Saturday. tiple Choices” boasts an art exhibition by Crosley salute to Marty Koenig’s art,” Crosley said. jee is the author of “Hungry Bengal: War, Lansing painter Martin Koenig, read- “I was very impressed by his revelatory Famine and the End of Empire,” which ings from Asian history professor Janam plained. artist’s statement.” explores the struggles faced by the Bengal Mukherjee and a handful of assorted mu- Crosley’s roots take us to mid50’s rural In a written artist’s statement, Koenig region of India during World War II. sical acts. Indiana, where he discovered his trans- declared the portraits to be of “anti-he- “He’s a brilliant and compassionate “Multiple Choices is a shoutout to my gender identity at the very young age of roes,” before he realized that the figures man, his father is Indian and is mother is old friend Robert Busby, who was tragi- five. The realization made life problematic could be viewed as representatives of inner from Illinois,” Crosley said. “That figures cally murdered over a decade ago,” Crosley for Crosley, who was forced to shroud him- conflict as a whole – tying in nicely with heavily into what we’re doing politically, said. “He was a pioneer for the Lansing art self from an outwardly homophobic and the themes of Crosley’s poetry. especially with our president who speaks colony we call Old Town, and a very gra- oppressive Midwestern social climate. “The portraits here are based on a show so disparagingly about immigrants.” cious person.” Crosley worked as a hod carrier – Indi- I’ve worked on for some time about the Crosley stresses that “Tiles of Con- The show promises to explore the in- ana slang for bricklayer – before obtaining anti-hero,” Koenig writes in the statement. sciousness/Multiple Choices” is not lim- ternal conflicts within the human psyche, an associate degree in social work from “But I soon realized that in many ways, we ited to one single topic and elaborated something Crosley is all too familiar with. Indiana University Bloomington in 1973. are all anti-heroes with the ability to rise that it will venture through all realms po- “We call it ‘Multiple Choices’ as an allu- He survived the struggle, which at times to great heights despite our weaknesses.” litical, social and even agricultural. And sion to growing up, because there’s always made him suicidal, and still carries the Crosley’s colleague Mukherjee, whom though the show is listed with a $10 door multiple choice tests in life, and multiple weight of it closely with him. It’s been kept Crosley calls a dear friend, is going to be an fee, Crosley insists that nobody will be choices in artwork,” Crosley further ex- alive as a recurring theme of his poetry, integral part of the show as well. Mukher- turned away.

audience. Fiddling with the art is usually backdrops. There will be props and tri- a surefire way to get oneself removed for a pods for visitors to use, so they can take Deconstructing visual indentity gallery, but Sometimes Art House actively the perfect selfie. One station encourages encourages attendees to take pictures of, attendees to interact with people as they New art gallery dissects our digital personas and with the art. take selfies. By JINGJING NIE our houses, have fun things to look at and “The theme is deconstructing individual As implied by the name, various reflec- be happy and celebrate these moments.” identity and the selfie,” Matusz said. “Your tive items will be hung around the house, “Highly Reflective,” an eclectic pop-up Matusz is a senior arts and humanities online persona, your selfies, they’re another to further bolster the idea of introspective gallery hosted by Sometimes Art House, student at Michigan State University. She reflection of who you are on the inside — or and self-reflection. comes to town Thursday. wasn’t entirely satisfied with her education perhaps how you wish people would per- A scavenger hunt will also take place, The interactive gallery, a collaboration and found herself needing more experience ceive you.” where the audience will be given a list with between Some- outside of the classroom. The exhibition is loosely inspired by a tasks such as filming performances or us- “Highly Reflective” times Art House Her ventures outside of class gave her Los Angeles selfie pop-up show, Happy ing a certain object for a selfie. by Sometimes Art and Red Cedar Art a taste for photography and film produc- Place, which offers many installations, in- “We are not frowning upon taking pic- House Collective, exam- tion. Matusz just needed a space to host cluding ball pits, for visitors to use as selfie tures of yourself with artwork, it is encour- $5 donations will be collect- ines the “construc- art shows that would properly display the backdrops. aged,” Matusz said. “It is very interesting to ed at the door Time: Feb. 22, 6 p.m.- tion of the self” and message behind her creative work. However, “Highly Reflective” wants to see how people interact with art nowadays 9p.m. the “selfie.” In other Sometimes Art House was conceived offer something different. with phones.” Location: 1701 S Cedar St, “We’re hoping that in your pictures, The gallery’s opening will be augmented Lansing words, how we cat- not only to create a home for Mastuz’s own alog our self-image productions, but to give a platform for lo- you’re reflecting some part of your identi- with live performances by musicians ETTA digitally. cal POC, LGBTQ or female indentifying ty,” Matusz said. “Either it is just your face, and Krissy Booth. Drinks and fortunetell- “The real point of this event is that winter artists. or the choices you made in the picture.” ing will be provided, and attendees can also is depressing,” said Sometimes Art House “Highly Reflective” relies heavily on in- The three hour long gallery will have five buy photography prints and vintage cloth- founder Audrey Matusz. “Let’s get out of teractivity between its installions and its selfie stations, some of which are simply ing. 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 21, 2018

Choose your own adventure or choose your own plot ‘Thus With a Kiss I Die’ packs an immersive theater experience

By MARY CUSACK the tension onstage grows as the plot pro- gresses toward the kiss alluded to in the title. Michigan State University’s Department The show is interrupted by a crime, at which of Theatre has an outstanding history of the audience is pressed into service by the producing plays that address local sheriff (Zack DeBrabander) . Review critical social and cultural is- This is where the immersive experience sues. From “In the Blood” to kicks into high gear. Conceived and direct- “Baltimore” to “Punk Rock,” MSU boldly ed by MSU’s head of acting and directing Courtesy photo embraces challenging theater. With its latest Rob Roznowski, the production spans two (Left to Right) Evan Philips, Raied Jawhari and Jamie Lien in “Thus With a Kiss I Die.” production, “Thus With a Kiss I Die,” the de- floors, hallways, three theater spaces and a partment ratchets up the challenge by cre- rehearsal room as well as nooks and cran- (Jeff Litten) and his black subordinate (Jala loss of innocence. They are baby birds who ating an immersive experience that puts the nies throughout the building. The audi- Jackson). Another seems to involve sexual have recently left the nest and are now learn- audience sometimes uncomfortably close to ence is invited to follow characters through violence perpetrated by a male student (Kyle ing about the opportunities for both cruelty the toxicity of human hostility. the building, or stay planted in a space and Parsley) on perhaps several women. Another and kindness in the bigger world. Those who have been to a murder mystery watch as the characters come and go. The cast member seems to have either a mental The sole weakness of the show is that the dinner will logistics alone are amazing, as the audience illness, a drug problem, or both (Brandon sheriff wraps the play up with lines that bor- “Thus With a Kiss I Die” be familiar is split up and brought back together several Through Feb. 25 Drap). The entitled starlet (Isabel Rodriguez) der on preachy and do not read as authentic 7:30 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday with the im- times so that they can share key information who expected she’d be Juliet has an overbear- for a Southern sheriff of the era. Audience 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday mersive na- about the larger story that might otherwise 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday ing stage mother (Isabella Stenz) who may be members from Michigan who would choose Fairchild Theatre ture of “Kiss,” be missed. instilling body insecurities in her daughter. to come to this play don’t need to be blatantly General admission, $17; seniors, although this Although race is the key conflict in “Kiss,” $15; students $12 The director seems to be unhappy in his mar- told that the times they should be a changin’. 1.800.WHARTON production Roznowski has drafted subplots that reflect riage, masking his misery with prescription Roznowski might consider refining a slightly whartoncenter.com is that ex- several contemporary issues plaguing the drugs to control his aggression toward female less obvious yet still poignant denouement perience on United States. One subplot that I experi- cast members. for future productions of the work. steroids. “Kiss” takes place at the fictional enced was witnessing the drama depart- These are but a few of the stories one could As with most immersive theater experienc- Jekyll University in 1958. The theater de- ment’s costumer, an immigrant from China follow. There is possibly a subplot about ho- es, there is a large cast of characters, many partment has brought in a progressive guest (the heartbreakingly earnest Hongwen Lu), mophobia, which I missed completely but of whom have legitimate motives for com- director (Raied Jawhari) for its production being bullied by a group of mean girls who others undoubtedly witnessed. This is the mitting the crime. This means that even if of “Romeo and Juliet.” This “New York Jew” accuse her of taking jobs away from their beauty of this production: every audience one went to every performance and followed has made it his mission to bring Northern mamas. member will come away with a unique expe- the same characters, the outcome at the end values to this Southern college by casting a Because one can’t follow each individual rience and different takeaway lessons. At the could change as the sheriff reveals the culprit. black Romeo (Evan Philips) with a white character, I can’t describe in detail the stories opening night performance, I was particular- “Kiss” is literally a new experience at every Juliet (Jamie Lien). of other characters. This is good, as it avoids ly touched watching Joseph, who plays Ro- performance. While few people have the abil- The experience begins with a tense open- spoilers. To whet the reader’s appetite for this meo, explain to Maggie, who plays Juliet, that ity to attend every performance, this is a show ing night, the audience already primed for behind-the-scenes intrigue, I will share a few while the kiss might cost her her reputation, that warrants repeating at least once. Fortu- trouble as characters mill about the audito- stories that I think were happening. One it could cost him his life. Philips and Lien are nately, at the time of the publication of this rium pre-show, hissing and sniping at each subplot involves an inappropriate relation- perfectly cast, as the gawky and seemingly review, there are still seven chances to choose other. As the play-within-the-play begins, ship between a white college administrator powerless duo experience an achingly tender your own Jekyll University adventure. Beware the murderous Swedish teenage vampires ‘Let the Right One In’ tells a different kind of love story By TOM HELMA ment of Oskar’s imagination? The heart of “Let the Right One In” is their The Dart Auditorium is stark, a bare stage relationship, which begins awkwardly, devel- with the notable exception of a single portable ops slowly and ends with the recognition that basketball hoop. love can take many forms. Durr and Boyer Review The action begins almost im- portray the couple as sweet, tender and vul- mediately, as one character slits nerable. the throat of another, hog-tying him upside Thus, when we find out that she has been down to drain his blood. a vampire, who has been alive for eons and This is LCC’s production of “Let the Right survives by drinking the blood of humans — Thing In,” an adaptation of a 2008 Swedish somehow — we are not surprised. Sometimes, Courtesy photo movie, based on we learn, love between two very different crea- tures tends to just happen. Storm Boyer as Eli and Jason Durr as Oskar in “Let the Right One In.” “Let the Right One In” the best-selling Through Feb. 25 2004 novel of the When Eli becomes a makeshift vampire su- gym teacher played by Joey Wodja. Of this enhancing the vulnerability of its central 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday same name. per-hero, attacking the three bullies that pes- group, Wodja is the most realistic, delivering characters. Set pieces float in and around the 2 p.m. Sunday Dart Auditorium A major theme ter Oskar continuously, she fills up her blood- lines with a naturalism that seems genuine. stage effortlessly on rollers, thanks to a highly Admission begins a half hour of the play focus- tank for the long haul. Oskar’s mom, portrayed by Bobbi New- organized running crew, who were rewarded before curtain. Tickets start at $15 es on the bullying Eli and Oskar, true lovers forever, devise a man, also comes across with a sense of au- for their efforts by being the first to get post inflicted upon the plan to get out of town, live happily ever af- thenticity. These are all minor roles, but still show bows. central character ter and, in her case, sleep all day in a steamer necessary to create a framework for the cen- Director Andy Callis must be credited for Oskar, a Swedish high school student played trunk. tral love story. Hakam, played to perfection by creating an intangible sense that this is a by Jason Durr. “Let the Right One In” has a large cast of Kyle Haggard, really stands out with a horrific Swedish play. There are no accents, but there He is soon joined onstage in a playground supporting characters, including the three throat slitting scene early in the play. is something dark and poignant that perme- by Eli, played by Storm Boyer. Is Eli a woman, bullies, played to form by Quinn Kelly, Dylan A haunting musical score permeates much ates the script that emulates the cold, and at a girl, a muse? Is she really there, or just a fig- Storm and Richard Kopitsch, and a school of “Let the Right One In,” attenuating and times anti-social, atmosphere of Scandinavia. City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 21, 2018 Decorated Irish-American musician to play Lansing Liz Carroll comes to Ten Pound Fiddle

By JONATHAN SHEAD

As a young girl, renowned Irish fiddle player and composer Liz Carroll felt lucky to grow up in a household full of musicians with a rich Irish history. But what she didn’t know, is that the music Ten Pound of her family would be Fiddle Presents: the basis of her entire Liz Carroll, with career. Jake Charron “I didn’t take mu- and Nic Gareiss sic in college, because Community Music I thought this is just School Irish music, there’s no 4930 S. Hagadorn Road East Lansing, MI place for this,” said Car- 7:30 PM roll, now 61. “It’s not Admission: $20 public, $18 fiddle members, jazz, it’s not classical. I $5 students kind of kicked myself

Courtesy photo Liz Carroll plays fiddle with John Doyle at Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 21, 2007. Ten years later, Carroll is still trying to improve her playing style and performance. because I thought there was a place for it, for her duet album “Double Play,” with gui- sic that motivates her to continue playing but I didn’t realize it at the time.” tarist John Doyle, and the Cumadóir TG4, and composing. That, and she simply loves Carroll went to DePaul University, in Ireland’s most significant traditional music playing the music for who’ve never heard of her home state of Chicago, to study social award, among several other accolades. it before, with the hopes that they’ll become psychology. Shortly after graduating, she She’s also had the opportunity to perform more interested in it too. found a job teaching at a Catholic elemen- for President Barack Obama at the 2009 “It’s lively. It’s dashing. It’s intense, and tary school, though she quickly realized St. Patrick’s Day luncheon held at the Capi- it’s just all-around great playing,” Carroll the job wasn’t as fulfilling as she originally tol Building in Washington D.C.. said. “The speedy tunes can get that reac- thought. With 13 albums under her belt, and an- tion without really knowing what it is, and That’s when she knew she needed a other one she intends to release this year, then I think the slower songs are version of change, Carroll said. After being asked to Carroll is taking to the road and bringing those fast ones. Those ones are way more play on a six-week state department tour in her eclectic Irish music performance here to accessible for most people.” West Africa, she knew it was time to leave East Lansing. She is scheduled to perform Expect to hear a list of songs from Car- her current profession to follow her true at the Michigan State University Commu- roll’s most recently released album with the passion for music. Carroll has been playing nity Music School with frequent collabo- String Sisters, “Between Wind and Water,” and composing Irish music professionally rator and guitarist Jake Charron and local as well as some never-before performed ever since, and has become one of the most dancer Nic Gareiss Feb. 23. songs off her upcoming duet album with notable American-Irish musicians to date. The trio hopes to bring a collection of Jake Charron. Carroll has won a variety of awards new and familiar tunes for friends, new For Carroll, however, all she hopes and throughout her musical career, including and old, to hear, and for Carroll that’s all expects to see from her upcoming show in the Senior All-Ireland Championship at she needs to have a good time performing. East Lansing is “some old friends in the au- age 18, the National Heritage Award Fel- Carroll explained that it’s the sense of dience and maybe some new ones too.” lowship in 1994, a Grammy nomination community, and her fellow Celtic musicians “Hopefully they’ll bring their friends and for Best Traditional World Music Album that she’s fostered surrounding Irish mu- we’ll have a great night,” Caroll said.

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spotlight operator, and even assistant dining pany, there is one role she won’t do. “I can room manager for the company. In 2009, say with certainty, I’ll never be a director, Behind the scenes: Jan Ross she eventually became Starlight’s secretary/ she said. “I don’t want that. I’d rather work vice president. backstage in my little cubby hole.” “Jan is probably the hardest worker we Finally, Ross moved to Lansing in 2014 Riverwalk Theatre veteran opens up have on staff. She always does more than her with Mike, her husband of 43 years, where position requires,” said Linda Granger, Star- they live currently. “Mike eats a lot of TV By DAVID WINKELSTERN light’s founder. “She is the backbone of the dinners when I’m rehearsing,” she said. That backstage area.” has included rehearsals for St. John’s Home- When Jan Ross laughs, it’s not just heard Ross’s duties have included prop place- grown Productions of radio plays, or for the — it’s felt. The big bellow suits her 5’ 10” for- ment and acquisition, guiding actors back- New Thought Community Choir where she midable frame. Sometimes theater audienc- stage, keeping them on task at rehearsals, sings tenor. es have heard the distinctive chuckles, and organizing set and costume changes, han- Ross’ onstage Starlight roles include other times not. That’s because Ross works dling any breakage and “making people on “The Curious Savage,” “Red Velvet Cake onstage, but mostly behind the curtains. the stage look good,” Ross said. “Under su- Wars,” “Opal’s Husband,” the female version Ross’ theatre experiences began while pervision, I can do almost anything.” of “The Odd Couple,” “Pretty Little Thing growing up in Kalamazoo. “I was in kinder- She painted and built sets for Starlight, Called Love,” and this season’s “Farce of garten and played Cinderella,” she said. “I re- including for last season’s production of Habit.” member because we put the carriage before “Catch Me if You Can.” In “Farce of Habit” she played a cop who the horses.” “I enjoy almost every aspect of watching ended up with “bruises and bangs and In eighth grade she acted for the Kalam- the set come together,” Ross said. bumps.” Ross hit the back of her head during azoo Junior Civic Players. “I got the part of Her costumer work has limitations. “I a performance and “actually saw stars.” the sheriff in ‘The Prince and the Pauper,’” don’t sew,” she admitted, “(but) I can coor- “We had a lot of fun with that show. It Ross said. “It helped to have a manly ‘long dinate.” was delightful,” she added with a boisterous stride’ and a deep voice at the time.” Ross Her best advice for stage managers deal- laugh. She moved to Mason in 1975 and ap- ing with quick costume repairs? “Duct tape.” After each play’s end, Ross says she al- peared onstage with the Mason Coventry done,” she said. Ross’s advice to actors is “to be respectful ways feels a range of feelings. “It’s such a Players “a year or two later,” acting in pro- In 2007, Ross secured a role in Lansing’s of your crew,” she said. “If it wasn’t for the relief when you’re done. You get your life ductions of “Lady in Red,” “The Odd Cou- Starlight Dinner Theatre’s “Amy’s Wish.” crew, you wouldn’t be onstage.” That applies back,” Ross said. Though the contentment ple,” and “Harvey.” She also played Weezer Since then, she has been an actor, stage to managers who “yell and scream,” some- is usually quickly interrupted with a yearn- in Coventry’s rendition of “Steel Magnolias.” manager, assistant director, co-director, thing Ross is “learning to tame down a bit.” ing question, “When do we start another “By far that was my favorite role I’ve ever runner, set dresser, costumer, crewmember, Despite everything she’s done for the com- show?” City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

are no longer radical and there aren’t any valid arguments against full equality left Window closing on Snyder LGBT legacy — they’ve all been thoroughly disproven. Today there are too many pro-equality Re- (This week we introduce a new monthly use his 2015 State of the State address to publicans emerging for this to be a purely column by Stephanie White, executive di- say, “The other thing I call for is a contin- partisan issue any longer. If Dick Cheney, rector of Equality Michigan, the statewide uation of the dialogue and discussion on Orrin Hatch, David Koch and the U.S. LGBT rights organization.) Elliott-Larsen and I appreciate the prior military can all support gay rights, then so discussions that were had, but let’s keep can Gov. Rick Snyder. By STEPHANIE WHITE up that dialogue and let’s show that we Time is running out for Snyder to In 2009, when Rick Snyder was consid- can deal with the issues of discrimination change his legacy on this topic. In this last ering a run for governor, he conducted a in our state.” He has been open to some year of his service, when he has far few- series of small meetings to bounce ideas discussion and meetings on the topic of er political restrictions on his work, now around and get feedback from various cit- gay rights. is the time to put his socially moderate izens. As a person in one of those meet- But Michiganders need a governor to values into policy. As former NFL Coach ings, I was interested to hear him express lead this fight with tangible action. And Bill Parcells says, “You are what your re- his lack of interest in divisive social issues there’s no reason a Republican governor cord says you are.” Positioning our state that Republicans typically take on. He said who shares our desire to create a vibrant to attract forward-thinking industries he wasn’t interested in fighting about gay economy that attracts and retains top and entrepreneurs, to make clear that all rights. That position of a socially moderate talent shouldn’t be that leader we need. Michiganders are equal under the law, to Republican who comes from a corporate Clearly, Democrats have always moved support diversity and inclusion, and to background made complete sense. After White first on socially progressive issues, and finally end discrimination in our state — all, virtually every Fortune 500 company LGBT rights would be nowhere without that would be a winning record and a leg- in America has nondiscrimination poli- those legally wed couples their full rights Democratic leadership. But gay rights acy to be proud of. cies in place. Companies realized long ago under the law. He remained on the wrong that creating policies to support all of their side of the marriage equality issue all the workforce and reach all consumers is good way through his loss at the U.S. Supreme for business. As an Ann Arbor Republi- Court in 2015. Further, in June 2015 he can, one could assume he saw the benefit signed into law a package of bills that al- of strong gay rights to his hometown as a low faith-based adoption agencies that re- booming, healthy economy. ceive government funding to legally refuse Unfortunately, his practice of policy- to work with gay couples. And just recent- making has yet to hold up to that prom- ly he named a vehement and prolific an- ise. Looking back over his seven-year term tigay activist to the Michigan Civil Rights as governor, it’s not unreasonable to draw Commission. the conclusion that, instead, he is against Through the years, he has continued LGBT rights in Michigan. to portray himself as socially moderate, In December 2011, during his very first accepting and supportive of gay rights. year in office, he signed into law HB 4770, Yes, he did let stand Gov. Jennifer Gra- outlawing domestic partner benefits for nholm’s limited executive action against state employees. In 2014, after marriage employment discrimination in the execu- laws were briefly open to all Michiganders, tive branch, neither rescinding it nor re- Snyder went to court in an effort to deny newing it under his own signature. He did 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 21, 2018 Putting the ‘special’ in Special Collections Patrick Olson rummages through MSU Library’s hoard of rare books

By BILL CASTANIER classes and the community.” manac from 1494. The collection, which holds more than The single-sheet What puts the ‘special’ in Michigan 450,000 printed works, ranges from ear- German alma- State University’s Special Collections? ly Renaissance material to Fourth Folio nac, published to Patrick Olson, head of Special Collec- Shakespeare, and from early comics to be hung on a wall, tions, had just finished installing an ex- SDS posters. informs the owner hibition of graphic novels in the MSU “I want people to see books from those about daily activi- Library for the upcoming MSU Comics times as people saw them then,” Olson ties such as blood- Forum, when he took some time to answer said. letting and purg- that question. MSU has one of the world’s largest col- ing. It also includes “When I assumed the job in 2014, I said lections of comics, books on popular cul- planting timeta- the collection should be used as a 21st cen- ture and material cataloging radicalism of bles. tury teaching tool,” Olson said. “The mis- all stripes. In the last few years, the comic That the early sion is to get the material in the hands of collection has added more than 45,000 German almanac foreign-language comics. survived was a mat- Olson’s own special interest trends more ter of luck. It was SCHULER BOOKS toward books of the hand press era, which cut in half and then &MUSIC ran from 1440 until about 1830. used to line a book “I’m definitely a hand press person,” binding, a common LOCAL AUTHOR NIGHT Olson said. An old hand press is current- printing practice at ly under restoration and will be used for the time. Bill Castanier/City Pulse Thursday, February 22 @ 7pm demonstrations at the MSU Library. A story in Mon- Patrick Olson stands at the ready in MSU’s Special Collections Special Collections already had a good day’s New York vault. Featured authors include Mark M. collection of almanacs, but it went from Times told of a li- Bello (Betrayal of Justice, Zachary good to great when it received the collec- brarian at Union 1732. The MSU collection has a 1753 Poor Blake Legal Thriller series); J.A. Bullen, tion of William and Helen Chase. College in Schenectady, New York, who Richard’s Almanac with Franklin’s imprint. (Beyond the Amaranthine Veil, young The Chases are the founders and pub- recently discovered a 1793 almanac with Olson said another goal of his is to ex- adult Legends of Valoria series); lishers of “Chase’s Calendar of Events,” an hair clippings from George Washington pand the LGBTQ collection, which recent- award-winning, bestselling author C.M. international guide to daily festivals, cele- tucked inside. ly added the records of the Michigan Wo- Gleason (Murder in the Lincoln White brations, anniversaries and other chrono- Which seems to prove Olson’s point that myn’s Music Festival, held annually from House); and Randy D. Pearson (novel, logical activities. Chase’s is celebrating its almanacs, “are a great way to study indi- 1976-2015. Trac Brothers). 60th anniversary with its 2018 edition. vidual culture.” MSU is also adding to the “Changing Men “Chase collected books on chronology Olson said some of the almanacs in Collection,” which catalogs the pro-feminist MAGIC FREE PLAY and it was a working collection for him,” the collection have hand-written notes in men’s movement. Olson is also busily cata- Olson said. “The collection of almanacs them, and it wasn’t unusual for owners loging and processing material to be added Tue., February 27 from 6-8pm got immediate use by a class studying ear- to detail temperatures, rain and snowfall to the “Arsenal Collection,” which consists Bring a deck and play in a casual, ly astronomy.” along with planting dates. of radical right-wing literature. friendly environment. Beginners Almanacs typically cover phases of the “People mostly tossed these almanacs Olson said he developed a love for old welcome! Commander (EDH) is moon, sun and other astronomical occur- away. I wanted the collection to take pop- books from a junior high teacher, who told the most popular format choice. rences, along with astrology and rare ap- ular culture and push it back in time,” Ol- the students about Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Additionally, all attendees receive 20% pearances of asteroids. son said. first book, “Fanshawe.” After an abysmal re- of all Magic and related products. Special Collection’s hoard is now ap- Almanacs were popularized in the Unit- ception, the author of “The Scarlet Letter” proaching a thousand individual alma- ed States when Benjamin Franklin began bought up the remainders, finding a rare CITY PULSE BOOK CLUB nacs, even boasting an early German al- publishing “Poor Richard’s Almanac” in collectible in the process. As an undergraduate, Olson also worked Thursday, March 1 @ 7pm at a Chicago rare books dealer, which added to his appreciation for rare tomes. On the 50th anniversary of 1968.the 307 E. Grand River ✽ East Lansing “year that changed everything,” the An article in the popular wesbite and Mon - Sat 10-7 pm, Sun 12-5 book “Atlas Obscura” mentions a rare book City Pulse is sponsoring a monthly We validate parking! book club featuring 12 books that in MSU’s Special Collections — “Shadows www.curiousbooks.com capture the essence of that incredible on the Wall of Death,” which tells of poi- year. The March selection is My Lai: sonous wallpaper. The article went viral, Vietnam, 1968, and the Descent into and brought attention to the vast variety of Darkness by Howard Jones, a book books contained in the MSU Library. that has been called “a nail-biting and Olson said he is anxious to provide more exhaustive narrative that places the My public services, and ultimately move the Lai massacre within the wider context collection into a newly renovated space of the Vietnam War.” with improved climate control and more 519 W. Grand River ✽ East Lansing space to develop collections. Located in the Meridian Mall 332-8444 ✽ Free parking The research you do in determining 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos Mon - Sat 11-6 pm, Sun 12-5 pm rarity of a book for resale is “in dollar and www.SchulerBooks.com [email protected] cents,” Olson said. City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 21

Allen Neighborhood set to host Community Supported Agriculture Fair

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Wednesday, February 21 CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS The wildlife that surrounds us: understanding the animals that call cities home. From 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. free. MSU Library, 366 W. Circle Drive East Lansing. (517) 353-8700. AARP Senior Learning Series: Finances for 50+. From 10:30 a.m. to noon FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. February 24 • 11 a.m. Community Discussion to Prevent Gun Violence. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. free. Allen Neighborhood Center, 1611 E Kalamazoo St. Lansing. By CIARA PAGE have greens that are cut that same morning According to Titus, when a person shops MSU Creative Writing Center Group. From 7 to The 2018 Allen Neighborhood Center or greens that were cut a week ago, washed at a local grocery store, they tend to “stick 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 with sanitizer and sat on a truck?” with what they know,” versus being in a Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Community Supported Agriculture Fair takes place Saturday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. The “It’s about the labor of love. You’re paying CSA, where there’s a potential for over 200 Open Studio Life Drawing. From 7 to 9:30 a premium for fresh produce and the options. p.m. Model fee: $2 students (LCC, MSU, High CSA Fair aims to bring fresh foods into the School), $5 all others.. Kresge Art Center, 600 city and encourage a healthier lifestyle. money goes back to your neighbor, soil and “It also helps in cutting back on fats and Auditorium East Lansing. Members of the Lansing community will economy.” sugars in your diet. You replace them with Practice Your English. From 7 to 8 p.m. FREE. This year the mid-Michigan farmers selling flavorful veggies and produce,” said Titus. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road get a chance to shop and meet with a variety East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. of local farmers who grow fresh produce their produce include Ham Sweet Farm, MSU’s Organic Farm primarily functions Hillcrest Farms, Miss Kim’s Jams, Rust Belt as an educational tool for students to Shamanic Education & Healing Clinic. From and farm products. Customers can sign up 6 to 8 p.m. Donation as guided. Willow Stick for shares and learn about different types Roastery, Monroe Family Organics and many learn about farming. According to farm Ceremonies & Healing Arts, 335 Seymour Ave, Suite D Lansing. 517-402-6727. of vegetables and produce. others. Produce from these farms include manager,Denae Friedheim, they are a "dot vegetables, garlic, squash, egg, and beets, connector" between being educated and EVENTS The Allen Neighborhood Center started in 1999, with a primary focus on food security. as well as different add-ons such as pork, taking action. 3D Print Lab (Age 13 & up). From 4 to 6 jelly, meat and coffee. Friedheim encourages the community to p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries The center consists of a Farmer’s Market, Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road Okemos. Bread Basket, and online food hub, all of “People learn how to eat better while support local farmers at the CSA fair. She 517.347.2021. which help local farmers get produce out to being involved with a CSA. It gives access explained that buying from a grocery store 3D Print Lab (Age 13 & up). From 4 to 6 to more nutritious foods and everyone can usually means that customers are buying p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries different places. Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road Okemos. The fair is a way for the community to benefit from eating foods that are healthy from a larger-scale farm. 517.347.2021. shop with farmers in shares to ensure and fresh,” said Rebecca Titus, a 12-year- “A lot of food safety issues happen in Cooking with Kids. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. FREE. that they have a fresh, harvested, diverse old CSA that practices ecologically grown, large scale farms," Freidhiem said. They East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. selection of vegetables. sustainable farming methods. have a problem of enforcing food safety and Titus has been a part of the CSA fair for food safety practices with their workers. Film: Inconvenient Sequel. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. “This is important because we want people cost is in the notice. Adults $7 seniors $5 to know what a CSA is. It’s so many different the past three years. With CSA, farms are smaller and buffered students are free. Hannah Community Center, “It’s really awesome to be a part of a away from some of those issues.” 819 Abbot Road East Lansing. kinds out there and this helps in bringing in the support,” Allen Neighbhorhood Center community of like-minded people who want The end goal for John McCarthy is to Games at the Meridian Senior Center (See Descriptions for Dates and Times). From 12:30 Executive Manager John McCarthy said. to eat better,” said Titus. “I’m in the business engage the community and teach them about to 4 p.m. Bingo and Bridge- $1 - $2 per person of growing people. I see people and their different foods, all grown here in Michigan. to play. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos “You’re supporting the local economy that Road Okemos. you live in,” he said. kids grow every day through healthy foods.” “I want people to take a CSA subscription Titus says being able to have a personal away from this. The goal is to get people to Live Animals in the Library (All ages). From Many customers think shopping at the 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District local grocery chain is more convenient and relationship with the person producing your enjoy local foods and really open up their Libraries Webberville Branch, 115 South Main Street Webberville. 517.521.3643. cheaper than buying fresh produce through food is important. Customers can hold their minds to different produce and products,” CSA or Whole Foods. McCarthy explains farmers accountable for the produce and McCarthy said. See Out on the Town Page 14 the difference by asking, “would you rather the quality of it as members of a CSA. 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 21, 2018

Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny February 21 - 27, 2018

“It’s All Downhill”-- Aries (March 21-April 19) When you're playing walk. When they opened the hatch and slipped make a run for it. poker, a wild card refers to a card that can be outside, they found the wedding ring floating in Across used as any card the cardholder wants it to be. If the blackness of space. Duke was able to grab it 1 Bread that may or the two of hearts is deemed wild before the game and bring it in. I suspect that in the coming weeks, may not have seeds begins, it can be used as an ace of diamonds, jack you will recover a lost or missing item in an equally of clubs, queen of spades, or anything else. That's 4 Unit of heat energy unlikely location, Virgo. Or perhaps your retrieval always a good thing! In the game of life, a wild will be of a more metaphorical kind: a dream, a 9 Copier problems card is the arrival of an unforeseen element that friendship, an opportunity. 13 Mall entrance affects the flow of events unpredictably. It might Libra (September 23-October 22) According to features derail your plans, or alter them in ways that are British philosopher Alain de Botton, "Maturity at first inconvenient but ultimately beneficial. It 15 Cartoon dad who’s begins with the capacity to sense and, in good had over 100 jobs may even cause them to succeed in an even more time and without defensiveness, admit to our own 16 Musk of SpaceX interesting fashion than you imagined they could. I bring this up, Aries, because I suspect that you'll craziness." He says that our humble willingness to 17 Poet who excels at be embarrassed by our confusion and mistakes short comedy scenes? be in the Wild Card Season during the next four weeks. Any and all of the above definitions may and doubts is key to understanding ourselves. I 19 Queen abandoned by apply. Be alert for unusual luck. believe these meditations will be especially useful Aeneas, in myth Taurus (April 20-May 20) If you gorge on ten for you in the coming weeks, Libra. They could lead 20 “Wabbit” hunter pounds of chocolate in the next 24 hours, you will you to learn and make use of robust new secrets Fudd get sick. Please don't do that. Limit your intake to of self-mastery. 21 Red or Yalu, e.g. no more than a pound. Follow a similar policy with Scorpio (October 23-November 21) During the next 22 “Ad astra per ___” any other pleasurable activity. Feel emboldened four weeks, there are three activities I suspect (Kansas’s motto) to surpass your normal dosage, yes, but avoid you should indulge in at an elevated rate: laughter, 25 Furor ridiculous overindulgence. Now is one of the rare dancing, and sex. The astrological omens suggest 27 Crisis responder, for times when visionary artist William Blake's maxim that these pursuits will bring you even more health short is applicable: "The road of excess leads to the benefits than usual. They will not only give your palace of wisdom." So is his corollary, "You never 28 Radar reading body, mind, and soul the precise exercise they know what is enough until you know what is more need most; they will also make you smarter and 29 1950s nostalgia than enough." But keep in mind that Blake didn't group with a TV show in kinder and wilder. Fortunately, the astrological say, "The road of foolish, reckless exorbitance omens also suggest that laughter, dancing, and the 1970s leads to the palace of wisdom." sex will be even more easily available to you than 33 “That’s right!” something? 10 Still in the game 39 Ugandan dictator Gemini (May 21-June 20) Have you ever had a Amin they normally are. 34 Just briefly reads 64 Prefix for present or 11 Wi-fi device rousing insight about an action that would improve Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) The little the rules to a classic potent 12 Derisive sound 43 Indie rocker your life, but then you failed to summon the arcade game? DiFranco voices in your head may have laryngitis, but they're 65 “___ Burr, Sir” (song 14 High-priced willpower to actually take that action? Have you 38 Early photo color from “Hamilton”) 44 Foolhardy resolved to embark on some new behavior that still spouting their cracked advice. Here's another 18 35mm camera option curiosity: You are extra-attuned to the feelings and 40 Reed or Rawls 66 Days of long ago 47 Word after roller or would be good for you, but then found yourself 21 Repair, as a loose Kentucky unable to carry it out? Most of us have experienced thoughts of other people. I'm tempted to speculate 41 Slovenia neighbor 67 Ten-speed, e.g. board that you're at least temporarily telepathic. There's 48 Pulsate these frustrations. The ancient Greeks had a word 42 Someone who’s an 68 Air freshener brand 22 Bottomless depth for it: akrasia. I bring it up, Gemini, because I a third factor contributing to the riot in your head: expert at sliding out? 49 Home of the Heat 69 Predicament 23 Streamlined suspect you may be less susceptible to akrasia in People you were close to earlier in your life are 45 $, for short (well, Down 50 Mammal with a the next four weeks than you have ever been. I showing up to kibitz you in your nightly dreams. In not really, being three 24 Longstocking of defensive spray 1 Apt. ad count kiddie lit bet you will consistently have the courage and response, I bid you to bark "Enough!" at all these characters) 53 Hotel room extra command to actually follow through on what your meddlers. You have astrological permission to tell 46 Disregards 2 Hairy Himalayan 25 Provide coverage for intuition tells you is in your best interests. beast 55 Peace Nobelist them to pipe down so you can hear yourself think. 47 “There Will Be 26 Grammy category Wiesel Cancer (June 21-July 22) "There is no such thing Capricorn (December 22-January 19) 3 Prefix for dermis division Blood” actor Paul 56 Actress Sorvino in as a failed experiment," said inventor Buckminster Paleontologist Jack Horner says that 48 Many corp. logos 4 Jim Carrey movie 30 Hotelier Conrad, or 2016’s “Exposed” Fuller, "only experiments with unexpected developmental biologists are halfway toward being with the catchphrase his great-granddaughter outcomes." That's an excellent guideline for you 51 A, in Berlin “Smokin’!” Paris 57 Device with the Nano able to create a chickenosaurus -- a creature that discontinued in 2017 to keep in mind during the coming weeks. You're is genetically a blend of a chicken and a dinosaur. 52 Hockey players, 5 Dig this! 31 Love, in Le Havre entering a phase of your astrological cycle when 59 Hang down This project is conceivable because there's an slangily questions are more important than answers, when 6 Ruler in Abu Dhabi 32 Take the stage evolutionary link between the ancient reptile and 54 Trail follower 60 Actor Penn explorations are more essential than discoveries, 7 “Can’t Fight This 34 Reproductive rights the modern bird. Now is a favorable time for you to 56 Not significant Feeling” band ___ pioneer Margaret 61 “That’s gotta hurt” and when curiosity is more useful than knowledge. There will be minimal value in formulating a contemplate metaphorically similar juxtapositions 58 Julia of “Addams Speedwagon 35 Palindromic formality 62 ___ Lanka and combinations, Capricorn. For the foreseeable Family Values” 8 “The A-Team” regular 63 Masters and definitive concept of success and then trying to 36 On one’s own achieve it. You will have more fun and you will learn future, you'll have extra skill and savvy in the art of 59 Request to a 9 “Star Wars: The Last Johnson research amalgamation. supervisor to avoid 37 Stocking stuff subject more by continually redefining success as you ___” wander and ramble. Aquarius (January 20- February 18) "Be stubborn Leo (July 23-August 22) During World War II, about your goals but flexible about your methods." ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to That's the message I saw on a woman's t-shirt your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page 25 British code-breakers regularly intercepted and deciphered top-secret radio messages that today. It's the best possible advice for you to hear high-ranking German soldiers sent to each other. right now. To further drive home the point, I'll add Historians have concluded that these heroes a quote from productivity consultant David Allen: SUDOKU BEGINNER shortened the war by at least two years. I bring "Patience is the calm acceptance that things can this to your attention, Leo, in the hope that it happen in a different order than the one you have will inspire you. I believe your own metaphorical in mind." Are you willing to be loyal and true to your TO PLAY code-breaking skills will be acute in the coming high standards, Aquarius, even as you improvise weeks. You'll be able to decrypt messages that to uphold and fulfill them? have different meanings from what they appear Pisces (February 19-March 20) In her novel The Fill in the grid so that every to mean. You won't get fooled by deception and Round House, writer Louise Erdrich reminisces misdirection. This knack will enable you to home about how hard it was, earlier in her life, to yank in on the elusive truths that are circulating -- row, column, and outlined out the trees whose roots had grown into the thus saving you from unnecessary and irrelevant 3-by-3 box contains the turmoil. foundation of her family's house. "How funny, Virgo (August 23-September 22) In April 1972, three strange, that a thing can grow so powerful even numbers 1 through 9 exactly American astronauts climbed into a spacecraft and when planted in the wrong place," she says. Then once. No guessing is required. took a trip to the moon and back. On the second she adds, "ideas, too." Your first assignment in the day of the 11-day jaunt, pilot Ken Mattingly removed coming weeks, my dear Pisces, is to make sure The solution is unique. and misplaced his wedding ring. In the zero- that nothing gets planted in the wrong place. Your gravity conditions, it drifted off and disappeared second assignment is to focus all your intelligence somewhere in the cabin. Nine days later, on the and love on locating the right places for new seeds Answers on page 25 way home, Mattingly and Charlie Duke did a space to be planted.

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Live Animals in the Library (All ages). From 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Webberville Branch, 115 South Main Street acapulco mexican grill Webberville. 517.521.3643. Maker Day (Ages 8?15). From 4 to 5:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Foster Branch, 200 By ALLAN I. ROSS Corr, to transform the North Foster Lansing. 517.485.5185. If you’ve ever been to Mexico, you 5,800-square-foot space. Maker Day (Ages 8?15). From 4 to 5:30 p.m. FREE. may have noticed there’s a big difference Most of the restaurant’s Capital Area District Libraries Foster Branch, 200 between the kind of cuisine Americans footprint had previously North Foster Lansing. 517.485.5185. think of as “Mexican” and the real deal for been Just 4 Fun Hobbies Rebounding . From 2 to 3 p.m. Cost: $70 sale in taquerias south of the border. But at & Comics, with the bar members / $80 non members / $12 drop in fee. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road Acapulco Mexican Grill, which opened last area in back annexing a Okemos. week in the Frandor Shopping Center, the section of the adjacent Thursday, February 22 traditional and the Americanized live side- Blaze Pizza. Acapulco by-side on an inventive menu designed to complements Frandor’s CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS captivate a wide range of diners. other international (TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly . At 6 p.m. “I never heard of dining options, including First meeting FREE.. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Acapulco chimichangas or fajitas Michi Sushi (Japanese), Franklin St. Haslett. Mexican Grill before I moved here,” Aladdin’s Restaurant 2018 MSU Comics Forum. From 7 to 9 p.m. The said Jorge Vera, one of (Middle Eastern), Apple event is free and open to the public. Michigan 300 N. Clippert St. Ste. State University Main Library, 366 W Circle Dr 17, Lansing (in Frandor Acapulco’s co-owners. Jade Asian Restaurant East Lansing. Shopping Center) “Those don’t exist in (Chinese and Thai) and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mexico. And tacos Olga’s Kitchen (Greek- Spanish Conversation Group. From 7 to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road a.m.-11 p.m. Friday- down there don’t have American). East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 lettuce and cheese “We were originally p.m. Sunday Starting a Business. From 9 to 11 a.m. Free - to – that’s an American thinking of going to (517) 203-0096 register call (517) 483-1921. Small Business thing. But with our Grand Rapids, but when Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Sq. Suite 110 Lansing. menu, we wanted my dad saw this space, he to make sure everyone was happy, so we decided this was it,” Vera LITERATURE-AND-POETRY included the kind of dishes that Americans said. “Frandor is great East Lansing High School Book Group. From 9:30 are used to, as well as some authentic because it’s right in the to 10:30 a.m. FREE. East Lansing High School, 509 Burcham Drive East Lansing. Mexican food in case they want to try it the middle of everything, it’s right way.” easy to get to and there iPad StoryTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East Vera said the menu’s closest approximation are already these other Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. to authentic Mexican fare are its tacos al dining options here. It’s pastor, filled with skirt steak, pineapple and worked out perfectly.” Allan I. Ross/City Pulse MUSIC onions, and its tacos de carnitas, loaded with And there’s no shortage Acapulco Mexican Grill opened in Frandor last week. At the Jazz Thursdays at UrbanBeat. From 7 to 11 p.m. diced pork and served with housemade pico of parking. Acapulco is Free Show bar, guests can do shots from these mini leather boots, Weekly food and drink specials!. UrbanBeat Event de gallo and tomatillo sauce. But he said the situated directly across which were handmade in the Mexican city of Guanajuato from the Bank of America Center, 1213 Turner St. Lansing. item that’s already proven to be a standout where co-owner Jorge Vera’s family is from. and shares a parking lot THEATER favorite is the shark taco, made with real shark meat. with Sears, which has from the 3-liter bottle of Herradrua tequila Our Lady of Poison. From 8 to 9:30 p.m. Adult “We went through 30 pounds of shark in parking room to spare these days. That hasn’t proudly displayed behind the bar. $27, Senior (65+) $25, Military $25, Student $10. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam Williamston. the first week,” Vera said. “We just wanted to escaped Vera’s eye. “My dad got that bottle years ago, but he’s 517-655-SHOW. create something new that no one else in “At the Okemos restaurant, people never touched it,” Vera said. “I told him we EVENTS town had. We had no idea it would be that sometimes had to park down the street or should open it to celebrate the restaurant, popular.” even at the Walmart nearby because our lot but he said no. He said he wouldn’t open it Using Herbs in Winter for Teas & Baking (Adults). From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Vera and his family emigrated from Mexico was always full,” Vera said. “I don’t think we’re no matter how much someone offered for it. Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St. Mason. in 2003 when he was 14 years old. They going to have that problem here.” I think he just likes the way it looks.” 517-676-9088. originally settled in Chicago, but moved to It looks like 2018 is going to be a big year Also behind the bar is a set of shot *Using Herbs in Winter for Teas & Baking (Adults). Lansing in 2004 when his father, Carmelo for Central American cuisine. The Cuban glasses set inside mini handmade pointy- From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Vera, was offered a chance to become restaurant La Cocina Cubana recently toed leather boots to be used for special Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St. Mason. 517-676-9088. a partner of Cancun Mexican Grill, 1754 opened in downtown Lansing. The long- occasions. Vera said they’re from the city of Central Park Drive in Okemos. That became a gestating revival of Mr. Taco on the city’s Guanajuato, where his family is from, which Black History Month--Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II . From 5 to 6 p.m. FREE. Pasant Theatre, Bogue St. wild success, eventually leading to six more south side posted a “help wanted” notice is known for its leather shoemaking. and Wilson Road East Lansing. restaurants around mid Michigan, but with on Facebook last week, signaling a possible “It was a nice way to include a something Book Tasting (All ages). From 4 to 5 p.m. FREE. Acapulco, Carmelo Vera wanted to break opening soon. Punk Taco, a full-service of where we’re from,” Vera said. “This Capital Area District Libraries Williamston Branch, away from the Cancun vibe. Mexican restaurant originally planned near obviously isn’t traditional Mexican food, but 201 School Street Williamston. 517.655.1191. “We were looking to do something with Frandor, recently announced it would be we’re trying to stay as true to the spirit of the Book Tasting (All ages). From 4 to 5 p.m. FREE. a different look and feel,” Jorge Vera said. opening in Old Town sometime this spring culture as we can. And I think our guests are Capital Area District Libraries Williamston Branch, “Cancun has vibrant colors and has more of following a series of pop-ups at its sibling really going to appreciate that.” 201 School Street Williamston. 517.655.1191. a fiesta feel to it. We went for a rustico look, restaurant, the Creole Burger Bar & Southern Lansing Reiki Share. From 6 to 8 p.m. Free or which is more contemporary and a little Kitchen. Pablo’s Panaderia, also in Old Town, donation as guided. Willow Stick Ceremonies & Healing Arts, 335 Seymour Ave, Suite D Lansing. more soothing to the senses.” is working on a second location in REO Town. 517-402-6727. The space feels like a Mexican town square And, interestingly, Frandor recently added a Taco Bell location in the former digs of Halo Lunch at the Senior Center. From 12 to 1 p.m. inside, complete with festive banners and a suggested donations of $3.00. If you are age 59 pair of arched doorways that give it an open- Burger. and under, there is a charge of $5.75 (this is not air sense. It can seat 185, and includes a full Acapulco’s drink menu includes 12 types a suggested donation). Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road Okemos. bar and a 20-seat patio. The ownership team of imported Mexican beer and more than a —Vera’s brothers, Jose and Carlos Vera, their dozen varieties of tequila. Tap beer options Preschool Storytime in Wacousta. From 11 a.m. to noon Grand Ledge Area District Library , 131 E. cousin, Raoul Avila and their family friend, include locally made brews by Ellison Jefferson St Grand Ledge. 517.627.7014. Alfredo Melendez – spent over $600,000 in Brewery and Spirits and Lansing Brewing conjunction with the building’s owner, Patrick Co. But whatever you do, don’t ask for a shot 24 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 21, 2018

A survey of Lansing’s Musical LAndscape TURN IT D WNBy RICH TUPICA Matt Fri.-Sat., Feb. 23-24 williams Fri., Feb. 23 lipstick jodi Sat., Feb. 24 heather styka

Matt Williams at Tequila Cowboy Lipstick Jodi, ‘Beetlejuice’ screening at the Avenue Heather Styka at the Pump House

Friday-Saturday, Feb. 23-24 @ Tequila Cowboy Friday, Feb. 23 @ The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Saturday, Feb. 24, @ Pump House Concerts, (Lansing Mall), 5660 W. Saginaw Highway, Michigan Ave., Lansing. 21+, FREE, 8 p.m. 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. All ages, $15 Lansing. FREE, 8 p.m. donation, 7 p.m. In promotion of his latest single, “Southern Man,” Emerging West Michigan-based indie-rock outfit Lipstick Chicago-based singer/songwriter Heather Styka, along contemporary-country artist Matt Williams headlines two Jodi performs Friday at the Avenue Café. The free show with Campbell Dylan, performs a double bill Saturday free shows Friday and Saturday at Tequila Cowboy Bar is a part of the Brew & View series, hosted by the Capital at the Pump House Concerts. Both will also perform at & Grill. The Alabama native, now living in Grand Haven, City Film Festival. The movies start at 8 p.m. and the The MSU Broad Art Museum’s Acoustic Lunch at 12:30 debuted in 2015 with “You’ll Make Her Cry,” a 12-song CD. music immediately follows. “Beetlejuice” (1988) is the p.m. the same day. Styka started writing and performing Williams’ interest in music goes back to his youth—at 18 main feature, but before that, three locally-made shorts as a teenager, honing her craft among Chicago’s folk months old he was given a drum set and later learned will be screened, including “Chapter Four,” “Kidnapped community. Over the past decade, she has since released piano. But in 2004, music was put on hold as he enlisted in for Good,” and “Goldfish”—all are third-place winners in four full-length albums and toured from coast-to-coast, the Army and spent time in Afghanistan, during which he the 2017 Fortnight Film Contest. Lipstick Jodi is a poppy performing at clubs and folk festivals. Styka’s 2011 witnessed brutal war zones. After completing his military alt-rock trio based out of Grand Rapids and fronted release, “Lifeboats for Atlantis,” hit No. 3 on the FOLK-DJ service, Williams suffered from PTSD and depression by guitarist/lead singer Karli Morehouse. Produced by charts and—after moving to Maine for two years—she and turned back to music to deal with his issues. “Coping Austin Ruhstorfer at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, released the equally acclaimed “While This Planet Spins was something that seemed impossible,” his bio states. Lipstick Jodi released their self-titled debut album in Beneath Our Feet” in 2014. Her latest release, 2016’s “I directed my life at what I knew best, and that is music.” September 2017, backed by the single and music video, “The Bittersweet Tapes” LP, was recorded in Tulsa, on a “That’s So Great (She Likes Boys).” To find a copy of the four-track recorder with sparse, ethereal production— album, visit lipstickjodi.com. her rawest and most honest release, to date.

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The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service Industry Night Worn Spirit, Bike Tuff Free CCFF Dark Art of Michigan LIVE Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. A Daydream Away Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Coach's, 6201 Bishop Road DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Pool Tournament, 7:30 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m Esquire, 1250 Turner St. Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. The Good Cookies, 8 p.m. Mike Skory & Friends Open Mic, 8:30 p.m. Showdown Summer of Sol Be Kind Rewind AND Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Johnny D Blues Night Karaoke Star Farm Star Farm Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E Shiawassee St. Tribute to J Dilla, 8:30 Steel Giant, 8pm BIG Something, 9pm The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Yay High, 8pm Darkest Hour, 7pm DJ Imfamous single release party, 10 LOCAL Reno's North, 16460 S. US Hwy. 27 The New Rule, 7 p.m. The New Rule, 7 p.m. Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy. Matt Williams, 8pm Matt Williams, 8pm UPCOMING SHOW? CONTACT UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St. Jazz Thursdays, 7 p.m. [email protected] Watershed Tavern and Grill, 5965 Marsh Rd. Capital City DJ's Capital City DJ's City Pulse • February 21, 2018 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25 Washington Ave Lansing. (517) 575-6836. Battle of the Bots (Ages 8-14). From 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 27 EVENTS FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Out on the town Lansing Branch, 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing. CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS Stop Motion Studio App (Ages 9?18). From 4 517-367-6363. to 5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Homework Help. From 5 to 7 p.m. FREE. East from page 14 Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. Family Activity Day. From 2 to 4 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East 517.694.9351. Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Ages up to 10). From 6 Stop Motion Studio App (Ages 9?18). From 4 LITERATURE-AND-POETRY to 6:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries to 5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. Monday, February 26 Read to a Dog. From 4 to 5 p.m. FREE. East 517.694.9351. 517.694.9351. Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Ages up to 10). From 6 3D Printing Workshop. From 10:30 a.m. to noon Balance and Core Class . From 1 to 2 p.m. Cost: to 6:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road $60 for members / $70 nonmembers / ToddlerTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East 517.694.9351. $15 drop in. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Black History Month Event--Saturday Matinee Road Okemos. French Club. From 7 to 8 p.m. ARTS (Age 13 & up). From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road MUSIC Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Ballroom Lessons (Argentine Tango). From 8:30 to Branch, 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing. 517- Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. From 7 to 10 p.m. 9:30 p.m. $42 per couple 367-6363. LITERATURE-AND-POETRY FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. $21 individual. Jackson School of the Arts, 634 N. Lansing. (517) 485-5287. Mechanic St. Jackson. (517) 784-2389. Black History Month Event--The Storytellers (All BabyTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East ages). From 1 to 2 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East EVENTS Coloring Club. From 1 to 3 p.m. FREE. Delta Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Township Library, 5130 Davenport Drive Lansing. Lansing. 517-272-9840. Fidget Spinner Mania (Ages 11?18). From 3:30 to (517)-321-4014. Out of This World Book Club. At 7 p.m. FREE. 4:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Black History Month Event--The Storytellers (All East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Webberville Branch, 115 South Main Street Friday, February 23 ages). From 1 to 2 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Webberville. 517.521.3643. Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. LITERATURE-AND-POETRY Lansing. 517-272-9840. Lansing Christian School Student Shadow Day. EVENTS From 8 a.m. to noon Lansing Christian School, StoryTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East Black History Month Saturday Matinee. From 11 Science Storytime (Ages 2-5). From 10:30 to 11:30 3405 Belle Chase Way Lansing. (517) 882-5779. Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Libraries Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 South Branch, 145 W. Ash St. Mason. 517-676-9088. More Than Money Series (Ages 8-12). From 4 to Capitol Avenue Lansing. 517-367-6363. 5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries South MUSIC Drop-in Homework Help (Grades K-8). From 5 Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. Lansing. 517- Family Special: Talented Tails. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries 272-9840. Lansing Symphony Radiance Pops: Women of $3/person or $7/family. Harris Nature Center, Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road Okemos. Motown. From 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $20 - $55 3998 Van Atta Road Meridian Township. (517) 349- 517.347.2021. Tuesday Games. From 1 to 4 p.m. Euchre, Free Student pricing available. Wharton Center for 3866. Bridge, $1 - $2 per person. Meridian Senior Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln East Lansing. Maker Monday (All ages). From 3:30 to 5 p.m. Center, 4406 Okemos Road Okemos. 5173531982. Greater Lansing Annual Orchid Show. From 11 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Williamston to 5 p.m. Free. Plant and Soil Science Building, Branch, 201 School Street Williamston. 517.655.1191. ARTS THEATER 1066 Bogue St. East Lansing. STEAM Activities (Ages 5?18). From 4 to 5 p.m. African American Film Series. At 6 p.m. FREE. Our Lady of Poison. From 8 to 9:30 p.m. Adult Health & Wellness Fair. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East $32, Senior (65+) $30, Military $30, Student (with Center of the Healing Arts , 935 N. Washington Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. 517.694.9351. Lansing. (517) 351-2420. valid ID) $10. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam Ave Lansing. 517-525-2478. Williamston. 517-655-SHOW. ARTS African American Film Series Panel Discussion. At Moonlight Ski and Shoe. From 6 to 9 p.m. $10/ 7:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 EVENTS person with our equipment Monday Movie Matinee. At 1 p.m. FREE. East Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. $3/person with your own equipment. Harris Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Elementary Neuroscience. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Meridian Lansing. (517) 351-2420. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road Township. (517) 349-3866. East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Saturday, February 24 ARTS Echoes: Works by Jena McShane & Roxanne FEB. 21 >> AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER’ SHOWING CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS Frith. From 12 to 5 p.m. Free, open to the public. Casa de Rosado, 204 E. Mt Hope Ave Lansing. That light at the end of the tunnel might not be a freight train, after all. Ten years after Lean In Lansing. From 9 to 11 a.m. FREE. Grand Traverse Pie, 1403 E. Grand River Ave. East Sunday, February 25 “An Inconvenient Truth” sounded the alarm on climate change, a sequel is demonstrating Lansing. (517) 203-3304. how people around the world are waking up, taking action and remaking the energy CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS Reiki 2 Training. From 9 to 4 p.m. $125. Willow landscape. Local environmentalists will give brief presentations on local issues, especially Stick Ceremonies & Healing Arts, 335 Seymour Juggling. Learn how to juggle. From 2 to 4pm. the fight against a new power plant in Lansing, at a special showing of ‘An Inconvenient Ave, Suite D Lansing. 517-402-6727. Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. 517-371-5119. Sequel: Truth to Power,’ sponsored by The East Lansing Film Festival, Citizens Climate LITERATURE-AND-POETRY EVENTS Lobby and Indivisible Climate Action/350.org Just this Side of the Tracks. From 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Free, no end time. META Collective, 718 East Celebrate STEM Book Party (All ages). From 2 to Grand River Avenue Lansing. 3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 Wed., Feb. 21 at Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Branch, 145 W. Ash St. Mason. 517-676-9088. THEATER Lansing. $5-7. (517) 980-5802. Atheists and Humanists Meeting. From 5 to Reading of Fears & Phobias: Part Deux. From 7 8:30 p.m. Buffet $10.99 plus tax (includes to 8:30 p.m. FREE. Blue Owl Coffee Co. , 1149 S complementary hot tea). Asian Buffet, 4920 Marsh Rd. Okemos. (517) 381-8388. PHOTO CREDIT: MCSHANE PHOTOGRAPY

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By MEGAN WESTERS come a favorite for it through college. rolls, what inspires or influences those? Michigan sushi lov- It’s different every time. It’s pretty much Now a chain of six restaurants with lo- ers. At only 27 years Where did you go a combination of my time in Japan, sea- cations in Okemos, East Lansing, Grand old, Edie Goik, Head to college? sonal ingredients, something that I was Rapids, Midland, Kalamazoo and, their chef at the original I went to LCC. I looking at online, but sometimes it’s, ‘OK, newest location, Detroit, Maru has be- Maru in Okemos, is took a couple Jap- I have too much of a fish and I want to sell doing big things as anese classes there, it before I can’t.’ Sometimes it’s just some- part of this organi- but I didn’t get a de- thing that I’ve been thinking of, or a chef zation. gree in that. roll that I created for somebody that I really liked. Sometimes it’s my experiences When did the Oke- In terms of your with experimenting and wanting to know mos location open? position at Maru, more about Japanese cuisine. It’s been open for what are your re- eight years, but I ha- sponsibilities? If you were educating people on sushi - ven’t been a part of I hire people, I do what it is and where it comes from, what it the whole time. I interviews, I work would you tell them? where would you came in about three with my sushi bar start? years ago. training, breaking It is from Japan. It basically started as down fish, vegetable people trying to preserve and ferment fish Were you classi- prep, I work with and rice way a long time ago. It grew from cally trained to be- back of the house, there to becoming a really popular street come a chef? Goik we actually have two food, which is where the wasabi and the I did not go to cu- kitchens at Maru, nigiri come into play. Then it just grew linary school. I was which is pretty in- from there into the rolls. Those start- trained at the restaurant. I have always teresting. So, I work with them to make ed in Japan as just the Maki’s, which is cooked and have always experimented at sure that they’re making rice properly, and just one ingredient in the rolls. So, Maki home, but I’ve never had any traditional mostly with my kitchen manager and then means roll, and then pertaining to sushi training. I just kind of really like Japanese I work a little bit with front of house, sort just has the one ingredient in them. The culture, so when I tried it, it was a real- of just make sure that everything is hap- bigger rolls like California rolls and others, ly good fit. I was trained as a sushi chef pening the way it’s supposed to. I also do pretty sure they were created in Canada or by Jesse Sweet, the former head chef at general chef platters and regular house California, but it wasn’t created in Japan, Maru. He’s still a big part of the operations items, I put those out as well. The menu it sort of just grew. A lot of the styles or around here. stays the same across the board, but we do ingredients are typically influenced from have our chef, Omakase, and so I’m not Japanese culture. But it has definitely You said you were interested in Japa- doing that. I have to make sure that our evolved over the years to become what it nese culture. Why do you think that is and chefs are following the guidelines within is today. when did your interest in Japanese cul- that. Sometimes I do create specials for ture begin? the week or holidays. I’ll do a roll that’s not Do you eat sushi a lot? When you eat So that started when I was 13. I went on the menu and I love doing that. Even in out, where do you eat? to Lansing public schools and they have my first few weeks of starting I was think- I do. I pretty much eat sushi like every an Ostu Japan foreign exchange program ing of things I could do. day that I work there and I haven’t gotten with Lansing’s sister city which is Ostu. sick of it. “The Cosmo” is the roll I eat the One of my teachers told me I would be a You have two kitchens at Maru – why? most often. But, my favorite roll on our really good candidate and so I interviewed We have the sushi bar, and that’s out menu is probably the “K-pop.” It’s just so for that and then they chose me to go. So, front. That’s where we keep our fresh fish, different. I usually work about five days I went to Japan for, I think 14 days, and our ready to eat food, is out there and we a week and I love it. I don’t usually order I took a crash course in culture and lan- put that together, but then in the back we hibachi, but usually I’ll get a roll. Some- guage and after I got back I continued to have another kitchen where we make our times I’ll get sashimi, which is just the fish study and I was always just like, wow, this rice, drop some of our fried items for su- but yeah. There are lots of vegetables and place! This food, it’s so good, and the cul- shi, we make hibachi’s, noodle dishes and obviously, fish too, but a good variety and ture is so different and there were things a few others. So, we really do more than we try to get the best produce and things about it that I really connected with, so just sushi. possible. when I got back I sort of kept up with the I tend to eat at ethnic restaurants. Right culture over there and kept learning about When you do create those individual now, I’m really into Indian.

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