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VOL. 12 Feedback ISSUE 11 Cochran for the 67th and work well with others is critical to

As someone who represented this area getting things done. In his years of public (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com in the Michigan Legislature for many service, Tom has put practicality and prag- ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6705 years, people frequently asked me what matism before politics. PAGE CLASSIFIED AD INQUIRIES: (517) 999-5066 I miss most about my time in office. My I encourage the voters of the 67th dis- or email [email protected] answer is always the people I represent- trict to choose Tom Cochran for State 7 EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz ed and the ability to make a difference in Representative on November 6th. [email protected] • (517) 999-5061 their lives by helping them solve problems. MANAGING/NEWS EDITOR • Andy Balaskovitz I have always had a lot of respect for — Dianne Byrum The Lansing City Council discusses an ordinance requiring more [email protected] • (517) 999-5064 candidates that take meeting voters and Onondaga transparency by developers who take advantage of tax incentives ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR • Allan I. Ross listening to their concerns a top priority. [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 PRODUCTION MANAGER • Rachel Harper This is why Tom Cochran is getting my Heywood for LCC Board of Trustees PAGE [email protected] • (517) 999-5066 full support for state Representative in the I urge you to support Todd Heywood for CALENDAR EDITOR • Dana Casadei 67th House District (South Lansing, Holt, the LCC Board of Trustees. I earlier served 13 [email protected] • (517) 999-5069 Mason and rural Ingham County). with Todd on the LCC Board for two years. STAFF WRITERS Tom Cochran, a 28-year veteran of the Though we seemed to be adversaries prior Lawrence Cosentino Italian crooner launches his new career in Lansing [email protected] • (517) 999-5063 Lansing Fire Department as a fire fighter, to his election, we grew to respect each Sam Inglot paramedic and fire chief, has spent months other. Todd is highly principled and vocal [email protected] • (517) 999-5065 meeting voters in their neighborhoods and in his ideas. However, he always has the MARKETING/PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR/ at community forums. He has knocked best interest of the college in the decisions PAGE SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT • Rich Tupica over 4,000 doors since mid-August. If he makes. [email protected] • (517) 999-6710 elected, he would continue to seek valu- 38 ADVERTISING MANAGER Shelly Olson able input from constituents about their — Olga Holden [email protected] • (517) 999-6705 vision for Michigan’s future. Lansing ADVERTISING Tom Cochran also understands — and Lansing's Soup Spoon Café has the recipe for success Denise Dennis has lived — the principles of shared sacri- [email protected] • (517) 703-7130 Michael McCallum fice. As Lansing’s Fire Chief, Tom cut his [email protected] • (517) 484-4072 own pay to make sure the Lansing Fire Have something to say about a local issue COVER Department passed a responsible budget. or an item that appeared in our pages? Contributors: Justin Bilicki, Bill Castanier, Mary C. Cusack, ART Tom Helma, Terry Link, Kyle Melinn, Dennis Preston, Joe Torok, Rich With the Lansing Fire Department Tupica, Paul Wozniak, Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, Ute Von Der Now you have two ways to sound off: Heyden, Judy Winter and during his decade long service on Delivery drivers: Abdulmahdi Al-Rabiah, Dave Fisher, Karen the Mason School Board, Tom has seen 1.) Write a letter to the editor. Navarra, Noelle Navarra, Brent Robison, Steve Stevens firsthand the impact that cuts to revenue • E-mail: [email protected] STICKY EDITS by RACHEL HARPER Interns: Hélène Dryden, Randiah Green, Andrea Raby • Snail mail: City Pulse, 1905 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 sharing and school aid have had on pub- • Fax: (517) 371-5800 Editor & Publisher lic safety and our kid’s education. As State 2.) Write a guest column: Berl Representative, he would bring real life Contact Berl Schwartz for more information: CITY PULSE ON THE AIR Schwartz [email protected] Ari Adler, spokesman for Republican Speaker of the House Jase Bolger experiences and decades of community or (517) 999-5061 7 p.m. Wednesdays Walt Sorg, City Pulse contributing writer service to the position. (Please include your name, address and telephone number so we can Maureen Costello, director of Teaching Tolerance reach you. Keep letters to 250 words or fewer. City Pulse reserves the My experience as an elected official has right to edit letters and columns.) Steve Miller, author of "Nobody's Women" taught me that the ability to compromise Singer Gino Federici THIS WEEK

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS EAST LANSING PLANNING COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given of the following public hearings to be held by the East Lansing Planning Commission on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing:

1. A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1284, a City initiated ordinance to amend Section 50-61 – of Division 2 – Article II – Administration and Enforcement – of Chapter 50 – Zoning – of the Code of the City of East Lansing to increase the number of Zoning Board of Appeals members from 6 to 7 persons.

2. A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1285, a City initiated ordinance to amend Section 50-7 – Article I – In General, Section 50-94 of Division 3 – Article II – Administrative Enforcement, Section 50-222 of Division 2 – Article IV – Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District, and Section 50-382 of Division 2 – Article V – Multiple- Family Residential Districts – of Chapter 50 – Zoning – of the Code of the City of East Lansing to add regulations for household pet daycares.

Call (517) 319-6930, the Department of Planning, Building and Development, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, for additional information. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. These matters will be on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting after the public hearing is held, at which time the Commission may vote on them. The Planning Commission's recommendations are then placed on the agenda of the next City Council meeting. The City Council will make the final decision on these applications.

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 the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Planning, Building and Development Department, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319- 6930. TDD Number: 1-800-649-3777.

Marie E. McKenna City Clerk City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5

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Monica Kwasnik, 37, was on the IHP an insurance program for families with for about five years in her mid-20s when uninsured children or for minors who Coverage she was in and out of grad school and are pregnant. working part time. She helped Nelson According to the 2012 Ingham Health C and the ANC go door-to-door and pitch Plan Community Report, this is the first for all the program. As a member, she was able millage that has been requested to sup- OF THE WEEK to tell people that it was easier to reg- port the program in its 14-year history. First-time millage would help ister for than insurance and explained The report said the millage would cost thousands keep medical benefits that with the plan, people didn’t need to a homeowner with a taxable value of worry about “getting sick and going into $100,000 about $52 a year. Joan Nelson, director of the Allen debt.” She now works for Medicaid and Supporting the millage doesn’t just Neighborhood Center, has been involved sits on the IHP board. She is one of sev- make sense from a health care perspec- with pitching the Ingham Health Plan eral former IHP members on the board. tive, Reynolds said — it makes economic since its inception in 1998. She and folks “The IHP was there when I had no sense, too. at the ANC went door-to-door to help other options for coverage and it was “We’re going to pay for people’s health people enroll in the program. To this day, invaluable,” she said. “I’m willing to pay care either now or later,” she said. “We’re she said, they continue to register 20 to the millage so the rest of the people in all paying for uncompensated care that 25 people a month. the county can have that same piece happens in emergency rooms and hospi- “We remind people all the time about of mind and security that I had. That’s tals.” She said uncompensated care costs the importance of the Ingham Health worth it to me.” insured families about $1,500 a year in Plan in providing a coverage-like option Reynolds said about 30,000 unin- health care premiums, which happens for the thousands of uninsured people in sured people are in Ingham County. The when a person receives, say, emergency Lansing,” she said. “It was a really inno- program is not available to anyone who room treatment and can’t afford to pay vative step for the county to take a long receives Medicaid, Medicare or MIChild, the bill. The cost of that visit is absorbed time before the Affordable Care Act.” by people who have insurance, usually in The Ingham Health Plan provides their premiums. basic health care services to people in the Bankruptcy and home foreclosure county who make between $17,500 and can often be attributed to high medical $28,000, are not eligible for Medicaid and bills, Reynolds said. Having people on will not be covered under the Affordable benefit programs like the Ingham Health Care Act, said Robin Reynolds, executive Plan can help lessen those financial situ- director of the program. ations. Property: Boji Tower, 124 W. Allegan St., Lansing The program provides free outpatient, The millage has the support of major Owner: Boji Tower, LLC lab, radiology, prescription benefits and health care providers in the area such as preventative care to help keep people out McLaren Health Care, Sparrow Health Assessed Value: $5,597,900 of more intensive and expensive levels of System and the Ingham County Health care like emergency rooms. About 11,500 Department. Few buildings have enjoyed celebrity like the people are enrolled, Reynolds said. Reynolds said if the millage passes skyscrapers of the 20th century. Skyscrapers But that number could be cut in half and the Affordable Care Act survives define a city’s skyline and identity. On both in the next couple of years if a .52-mill to full inception in 2014, then it would accounts, Lansing’s tallest building doesn’t disap- increase is not passed, she said, because mean everyone in Ingham County could point. federal and state funding sources will be have access to health care. Everybody feels a bit of prestige when they cut by 50 percent with the implementa- “Maybe for the first time we’ll walk inside 124 W. Allegan St. Boji Tower — for- tion of the Affordable Care Act in 2014. have 100 percent coverage under the merly the Capitol Bank Tower and the Michigan The millage would be levied from 2012 Sam Inglot/City Pulse Affordable Care Act and the Ingham National Tower — is hard to miss. Its 23 sto- to 2014 and is expected to raise $3.35 The Ingham Health Plan is looking for Health Plan,” she said. “Combining the ries rise higher than any other structures. The million in the first year. The millage pro- county voter support to maintain the two, no one should be left without some New York firm of Hopkins & Dentz designed the posal passed the Ingham County Board program’s effectiveness in providing sort of health care. But if we don’t get 82-year-old Art Deco building for Ransom E. of Commissioners 11-3 along party lines, health care services, like those found funded, that won’t be able to happen.” Olds. In typical skyscraper fashion, the building with Democrats voting in favor, in late at Sparrow Hospital (above) for low- was built for commerce as the home to Capitol August. income residents. — Sam Inglot National Bank, a symbol of the city’s economic power. Although the view is great, it’s not enough to ferent jurisdictions in greater Lansing, up to 48 acres of the former Red Cedar admire this building as you whiz along Interstate adding a local flavor to ballots already Golf Course for redevelopment? Chris 496. Boji Tower is meant to be experienced from Bring on the inundated with statewide proposals (see Jerome, who along with developer Joel both a distance and up close. Take time to visit page 8). Here’s a tour around the area’s Ferguson is behind the Capital Gateway not only the exterior, but also the highly decora- Nov. 6 ballot proposals, from Perry to plan, hopes so — he says the project tive interior — including stunning elevator doors proposals Eaton Rapids: would be “inferior” without it. that tell the story of Ransom E. Olds. Last year, voters approved the sale Local proposals affect schools, Not about ‘Burger King’ of 12.5 acres along Michigan Avenue. — Amanda Harrell-Seyburn libraries and development City of Lansing voters will take up However, Jerome and Ferguson would “Eye candy of the Week” is our look at some of the nicer the lone proposal that won’t increase rather develop 61 acres of parkland as properties in Lansing. It rotates with Eyesore of the Week. If you Five millage increases and one land or maintain millage rates in the area. have a suggestion, please e-mail [email protected] or sale authorization are at stake in six dif- The question is: Should Lansing sell off See Proposals, Page 6 call Andy Balaskovitz at 999-5064. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 24, 2012

Sam Inglot/City Pulse servative, Evangelical Bible-belters at the Proposals On Nov. 6, East Lansing American Family Association are trying to voters will decide on co-opt the event as a symbol of liberal social from page 5 whether to fund the city’s policies and a beacon for the homosexual public library with property agenda. Sigh. well as two former car dealerships owned by tax levies instead of the The AFA’s campaign has gotten the atten- the Jerome family near the park. General Fund; Lansing voters tion of The New York Times, “The Colbert “The Red Cedar Capital Gateway Project will decide on whether to Report” on Comedy Central and parents of is a winner for Lansing in every respect sell 48 more acres of the students from hundreds of districts. Some — jobs, recreation and the environment,” old Red Cedar Golf Course parents have successfully convinced school Jerome said. “If you like any or all of those for redevelopment. districts to cancel the event, which generally things, this is a great opportunity for the takes place during a single lunch period. city.” Cole Academy, a charter school on West The development would be a mixed-use Mt. Hope Avenue in Lansing, is one of two blend of student and professional apart- schools City Pulse found in the Lansing ments, entertainment venues, restaurant area that participate. Principal Brian and retail space and two hotels. On the year. The two millage increases Shaughnessy called Mix It Up Day “benign” southern side of the old golf course, which combined would replace the and a “tolerance-building activity.” sits in the Red Cedar River’s floodway and need for General Fund money “It has nothing to do with whatever floodplain, the developers want to maintain from the city, which equates to agenda is going on in The New York Times it as green space. The project also coincides $1.6 million annually. article,” said Shaughnessy, referring to with Ingham County Drain Commissioner Shelley said the library has claims by the American Family Association. Pat Lindemann’s plans to reduce storm already cut 10 staff members Shaughnessy is in his second year at Cole. water discharges into the Red Cedar River since January 2011, along with Before that, he was familiar with the event with low-impact design techniques meant to cutbacks to newspaper and at a middle school in Connecticut where he absorb runoff into the ground — not funnel magazine subscriptions, data- worked. it to the river. base services and basic main- Wilcox Elementary School in the Holt Also, a major developer, Carpenter & Co. tenance. Public Schools District also participates in Inc., has expressed interest in building the a “very common millage that’s in most of the Mix It Up Day. Principal Traci Heuhs could two hotels, Jerome said. Carpenter & Co. Meridian fire station neighboring school districts.” She said the not be reached for comment. Inc. is based in Cambridge, Mass. After an independent analysis was com- sinking fund millage would allow the school Mix It Up Day was started by the “They are considered one of the premier pleted on the Meridian Township Central to allocate funds toward building mainte- Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights mixed use developers in the U.S.” and “prob- Fire Station, it was determined that it nance and infrastructure needs rather than group based in Alabama, as part of a proj- ably the best university hotel developer in wouldn’t be worth the cost to update the taking out bonds or pulling money from the ect called “Teaching Tolerance.” More than the country,” Jerome said. more than 50-year old building, said General Fund. 2,700 schools throughout the country have However, nothing is set in stone until the Meridian Township Fire Chief Fred Cowper. Among the items in need of repair, Narda committed to holding the event this year, voters decide whether they want to autho- So the township is requesting a 15-year, cited the Williamston Middle School roof 250 of which are in Michigan, according to rize the sale of the 48 acres of parkland. .2-mill increase to build a new one. The along with boilers and chillers in the ele- Teaching Tolerance. Jerome, who considers the development to revenue would be used to pay off bonds the mentary school that need to be replaced. Maureen Costello, director of Teaching be his family’s legacy to the Lansing commu- township would issue to pay for it. The $3.5 Eaton Rapids and Perry Public Schools Tolerance, said while “a couple hundred” nity, said if voters choose not to sell the land, million that would be raised for the new are also featured on the ballot. Eaton Rapids schools have opted out of the event since it would mean a less influential project. facility would cost a homeowner with a tax- is looking to renew its operating millage for AFA launched its campaign, about 400 new “It brings up choices that are all infe- able value of $100,000 about $20 a year. 10 years at about 17.9 mills starting in 2014. schools have joined in. “More schools are rior to the benefits represented by the big- “I think it’s time for a new station,” The Perry millage would restore a portion of involved now than when AFA denounced ger project. You wind up choosing certain Cowper said. “The current station has served its operating millage that was lost due to the the event,” she said. opportunities and chasing away others,” its purpose and is now antiquated for provid- Headlee Amendment rollback. The roughly Nonetheless, Costello is “appalled” by the he said. “This is not about bringing Burger ing fire service to the township. Looking at a 1.2 mills would be levied for two years and AFA campaign, which started as an email King to Michigan Avenue. It’s about bring- new one will bring us into the 21st Century would raise $57,400 in its first year. to the group’s supporters. “I don’t like when ing hundreds of great jobs and a lot of dif- in the township.” people are dishonest. I worry about margin- ferent types of businesses to the state that Cowper said the old station lacks appro- — Sam Inglot alized kids in communities that are not ter- haven’t been here. It’s about creating a tax priate space for the department’s equipment ribly diverse. The message they’re getting is: base that will support essential services.” and doesn’t have separate showers, bath- Bow under pressure and you just better not rooms or sleeping quarters for male and be different.” Keeping books on the shelves female firefighters. The roof, heating, cool- The Times notes that the fight between In East Lansing, a 1-mill levy to support ing and electrical work are also in need of the law center and the AFA points to under- the city’s public library would replace the upgrading. He said the new facility, which lying issues between the two groups: The General Fund expenditure that keeps the would be built on 13 acres of township- Mixed up AFA, along with neo-Nazis and Holocaust library open now. Library Director Kristin owned land at the corner of Central Park deniers, are designated as a hate group by Shelley said if the millage passed, it would Drive and Okemos Road, would tackle all of The American Family Association the law center. help both the city and the library. these problems and would also be the new is paranoid about a one-day event The Michigan chapter of the AFA did If the millage doesn’t pass, she said, it location for training, administrative services in schools that promotes toler- not respond to requests for comment. But would mean fewer days the library’s open and a multi-purpose community space. ance. One local principal says AFA Bryan Fischer, director of issue analysis and a reduction in staff, materials and pro- couldn’t more misguided. for government and public policy for the gramming. About 270,000 people visit the A few for the schools national AFA, says: “We are a truth group, library each year, she said. Three different school districts in the area For the past 11 years, Oct. 30 has been a not a hate group.” Another potential cost-saving option — are seeking millage increases or renewals day for promoting tolerance in schools across Fischer said the notification went out joining Capital Area District Library sys- from the voters in those districts. Officials the country. It’s called Mix It Up at Lunch after hearing from AFA members that the tem — has been proposed in the past but with Williamston Community Schools want Day, and the goal is to have K-12 students event “was being used as a wedge to get the wouldn’t realize any savings, Shelley said. a 1-mill increase for some “very in-your- eat with peers whom they likely wouldn’t do homosexual agenda in schools. We looked The 10-year, 1-mill increase would gener- face repairs,” said Superintendent Narda so with any other day of the year. The point at it and agreed.” He said any initiative out ate roughly $840,000 in its first year in fis- Murphy. of mixing social circles is to prevent bullying of the Southern Poverty Law Center may cal year 2014. East Lansing voters approved The 10-year millage would raise roughly and promote open-mindedness. “compromise the moral health of the stu- a 1-mill increase for the library earlier this $400,000 annually, she said, adding that it’s But this year is different. The ultra-con- dent population” — this from a guy who City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7 says: “Homosexual behavior is as risky to and openness to development projects D-Lansing, is putting close to $500,000 human health as intravenous drug use. It and make light of instances when work Lansing TV stations into Lansing television, but that’s more should not be encouraged or promoted.” is contracted out to non-local compa- because she has $5 million to spend. For all of the event’s nationwide atten- nies. Councilman Derrick Quinney, who’s see $5M boost from Again, the 7th Congressional race tion, Shaughnessy sees Mix It Up Day as a employed full time by the AFL-CIO as the is a zero. Walberg is spending a little “one-shot deal” event that’s “rather harm- state health and safety director, insists money on TV, but it’s nothing significant. less” because changing a school climate of that the ordinance does not outwardly political ads Lansing Democrat Lance Enderle, who intimidation or bullying involves “things you favor organized labor, but would help both Lansing’s four major television net- is running in the 8th District against U.S. do all year.” union and non-union shops. Quinney works are seeing more than $5 million in Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, doesn't “It’s a token gesture of tolerance,” he said. chairs the Council’s Development and revenue this campaign season. But it’s not have two nickels to rub together. Rogers “Anyone who thinks any one-day program is Planning Committee, which has been con- as much as the stations hoped — and not will coast again to re-election. going to affect how students behave is just sidering the ordinance. as much as it could have been. U.S. Rep. Dave Camp represents ridiculous.” “We’ve heard many concerns about With neither the presidential or U.S. northern sections of the Lansing media work being awarded to contractors not in Senate races competitive in Michigan, the market and has a little bit of network TV — Andy Balaskovitz Lansing,” Quinney said during Monday’s ad revenue isn’t com- up. But like Stabenow, he’s just got an meeting. “What this ordinance provides ing into the local sta- ungodly amount of bank to spend so he’s us is a way of offering some transparency tions like it did even doing it. on how the process is developed and what in 2010. Locally, state Rep. Deb Shaughnessy, occurs.” Two years ago, U.S. R-Charlotte, and her allies are spending The ordinance reportedly has support Rep. Tim Walberg, money on TV, as is Democratic Theresa from Council President Brian Jeffries, former Rep. Mark Abed, but neither can come close to Show us your bids who also sits on Development and Schauer and their matching the volume of a congressional Council opens discussion on an Planning, and At-Large Councilwoman allies exhausted $15 race or even the high-dollar state House ordinance that would require more Carol Wood. million in television races in Jackson of 2006. transparency by developers Meanwhile, skeptics of the ordinance ad revenue, one of the The state Republican and Democratic suggest it may be burdensome on develop- country’s highest numbers. Lansing was a parties will end up spending less than Another politically charged battle ers. Mayoral Chief of Staff Randy Hannan huge recipient of that money. $1 million locally on the state Supreme between organized labor and the cham- said Monday that the city’s received let- This year, the Democrats couldn’t find Court. It’s because most of the money is ber of commerce could be brewing in the ters from the Lansing Regional Chamber a top-tier challenger for Walberg, letting going into the ballot proposals. Lansing City Council chambers. of Commerce and insurance compa- him essentially skate to re-election. As of Oct. 8, $13.85 million has been Look no further than a proposed ordi- ny Jackson National Life. “Both have If it weren’t for the six ballot propos- spent on Michigan television stations for nance that aims to increase transparency expressed serious concerns about the pro- als, the 2012 election cycle would have ballot proposals, with $3 million of that in the bidding for projects that receive posal,” he said. been dismal for local TV stations. Luckily going to Lansing. certain tax incentives. According to MLive.com, the Lansing for them, there are more special interests Locally, almost half was spent on The Council held a public hearing Economic Area Partnership has also than you can shake a stick at playing the either side of Proposal 2, the collec- on the ordinance Monday night, which expressed skepticism about the ordinance high-stakes ballot proposals game. tive bargaining amendment, with about brought in three supporters and no oppo- during the committee process. In the past, up to 80 percent of TV $700,000 spent by each side. nents. A Council committee has been One of the three members of the public campaign ad revenue came from indi- The UAW, MEA and other segments working on the ordinance for more than who spoke in favor of the ordinance was vidual candidates, said WILX ad execu- of organized labor are urging a “yes” two months. Price Dobernick, a business agent with tive Pat Schooley. Now, stations are seeing vote through a ballot committee named The draft bid-transparency ordinance the United Association of Plumbers and 527s and special political action commit- “Protect Working Families.” The “no” vote would require Pipefitters, Local 333. tees spearheading a bulk of the spending. is made up of two committees, Citizens applicants — any The ordinance “is long overdue,” Take the presidential race. Protecting Michigan’s Constitution and person or entity Dobernick said. “I believe Council should Mitt Romney isn’t spending money Protecting Michigan’s Taxpayers, which that receives tax support this ordinance in an effort to sup- in Lansing, but his SuperPACs sure are. are expected to be bankrolled by busi- incentives for port all employees regardless of labor affil- Combined, the seven entities are in for ness interests, CEOs and other corporate development proj- iation.” He added that developers would over $1.5 million as of Oct. 2, accord- executives. ects — to pub- “not be required to perform any new task ing to the Michigan Campaign Finance The Moroun family, owners of the licly disclose all they don’t already do.” Network. Ambassador Bridge, is funding Proposal contractors who At-Large Councilwoman Kathie If it were up to Romney himself, the 6, the constitutionally required public submitted bids Dunbar is taking a neutral position as campaign would probably rather see that vote for any future new international for work on a she studies the ordinance more and seeks money spent in the must-have swing bridge. They’ve pumped more than $1 project and for input from potentially affected parties. states of Ohio or Florida. But Michigan’s million in Lansing’s television stations for Quinney how much. Also, She suspects there will be “some amend- high-dollar Romney contributors are spe- a “yes” vote as of Oct. 8. the ordinance ments” proposed, but could not provide cifically asking the SuperPACs to spend The “no” side on Proposal 3, the 25 requires appli- details. “In general I think it’ll be a good their money in Michigan. percent renewable portfolio standard, has cants to agree to “award the contract to idea, but the devil is in the details.” The reason? The better Romney sunk $634,000 into Lansing’s TV mar- the lowest responsible and responsive Fourth Ward Councilwoman Jessica does in Michigan, the more likely the kets. The “yes” side has spent $54,000. bidder.” If a contract is not awarded to the Yorko plans to propose an amendment Republicans are to hold onto their advan- The only other ballot committee, the lowest bidder, the applicant must notify that would address the qualifications of tages in Congress, the state House and the “yes” vote on the unionization of home within 30 days “all bidders whose previ- contractors, not just the “responsible and Supreme Court. Also, business interests health care workers (Proposal 4), has is in ously recorded bid was less than the cho- responsible” bidders — for instance, those are adamant about defeating Proposal 2, for $291,000. sen bidder” and in that letter, “detail the who specialize in a particular type of con- but need GOP enthusiasm to do so. There’s still two weeks left and some reason the bidder was not selected.” struction. A weak top of the ticket — like 2008 ad time to be purchased, but waiting has The ordinance applies to projects tak- Following Monday’s public hearing, the nominee John McCain — would be a consequences. The later campaigns wait, ing advantage of industrial facilities tax ordinance was sent back to Development disaster for Republicans. Any loss under the more expensive airtime becomes and abatements; brownfield tax incentives; and Planning for further consideration. 10 percentage points cuts Obama’s coat- the more cluttered the airwaves become. Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act tails. As far as the TV stations are con- incentives; and personal property exemp- — Andy Balaskovitz It’s obvious Michigan isn’t really in cerned, though, the money can keep on tions. It does not apply to projects already play because neither Obama nor his sur- coming. approved by the Council. rogates have spent a dime here. (Kyle Melinn is the editor of MIRS Organized labor is backing the ordi- The U.S. Senate race is even more of News. He can be reached melinn@lan- nance because it says it will bring fairness a laugher. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, singcitypulse.com.) 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 24, 2012

By WALT SORG upwards of $150,000 to get on the ballot. have absolute power to cancel contracts, to actions of the most anti-labor governor The Legislature no longer represents This year, as much as $30 million is being dissolve local government boards and sell and Legislature in recent state history. the people of Michigan. That’s the spent on mostly deceptive and some public property. If Lansing ever had an It extends to all public employees the inevitable implication of next month’s bed- downright deceitful television and direct EFM, he or she could unilaterally decide to same collective bargaining rights already sheet ballot to bypass lawmakers with five mail advertising. sell the Lansing Board of Water and Light guaranteed in the state Constitution for proposals to change the state Constitution, This year’s proposals fall into one of or city parks. Michigan State Police officers and sergeants plus a referendum on a law jammed four categories: Four cities and three school districts are and restores to local officials decisions on through the Legislature on a party-line • Unions vs. Republicans operating under the control of an EFM. what issues can be negotiated. It also short- vote. • State control vs. local control Most recently, the Muskegon Heights circuits future assaults on the bargaining Michigan is a purple state with • Environmentalists vs. electric utilities School District EFM decided to turn the rights of workers in the private sector. predominantly centrist voters: Voters • Billionaire Matty Moroun vs. just entire school district over to private charter Organized labor has been under attack consistently lean Democratic for president about everyone else school operator Mosaica Education Inc., since the 2010 electoral tsunami, which and U.S. Senate; the last Republican to effectively eliminating the city’s school gave conservative Republicans total win Michigan’s electoral votes was George Union-backed proposals board. In the process, every schoolteacher control of state governments throughout H.W. Bush in 1988; the last Republican Three of the six proposals made it to the and administrator in the district was fired, the formerly union-friendly Midwest. elected to the Senate was one-termer ballot with the financial and manpower but given the opportunity to work for Led by the secretive right-wing American Spencer Abraham in 1994. Michigan clout of unions: Proposal 1 (A referendum Mosaica — for less money and reduced Legislative Exchange Council, legislatures has alternated between Republicans and on Emergency Financial Managers), benefits. are limiting and even banning collective Democrats in the Governor’s Office since Proposal 2 (protecting collective Proponents argue that extraordinary bargaining for public employees — and 1970. bargaining) and Proposal 4 (empowering fiscal crises require extraordinary following the lead of southern states in In contrast, the Michigan Legislature home health care workers). responses. Without a strong EFM, they banning union shops. has been very conservative over most of say distressed local governments could Dozens of laws passed in Michigan over the last decade thanks to gerrymandered end up in federal bankruptcy court, the last 20 months attack the take-home districting, often inept Democratic Party which effectively makes the bankruptcy income of public workers and retirees leadership and a 2010 election in which referee (appointed by the district court at the state and local level. Death by a the Tea Party dominated Republican administrator) an EFM. They note that thousand cuts, you might say. Benefits primaries — and steamrolled Democrats. those bankruptcies likely would hurt achieved through bargaining over the last (The impact of gerrymandering is best PROPOSAL 1: the state’s credit rating, raising costs five decades are being slashed, impacting seen in the state Senate. The 2010 vote of borrowing for all state and local both current and future retirees. One went 52-48 for Republicans, but the GOP DEMOCRACY governments. change going into effect this month won 68 percent of the seats.) Opponents contend that the EFM doubles the health insurance premium So if the Legislature isn’t representative, AND FINANCES law goes too far, placing a premium on paid by retirees. For a married couple, the the Constitution offers the people a remedy expediency over democratic rule. There change will reduce state pension checks through ballot proposals. A referendum is no local accountability or oversight: by about $1,800 a year. (State pensions allows a public vote on a law, but the will Do you think democracy is too inefficient the emergency manager has dictatorial average about $19,000 annually before of the people can be readily thwarted by for dealing with emergency situations? powers on all matters relating to budgets. deductions.) Similar newly mandated the Legislature (medical marijuana being Should some local governments be run Our system of government is based on the deductions are costing retired teachers the latest example). An amendment to by the governor instead of locally elected principle of “checks and balances” — the as much as an additional $5,000 per the Constitution provides additional officials? If so, you’ll want to vote “yes” on EFM law has neither. year. The impact is especially significant protection against legislative mischief. Proposal 1, which would — if passed — in mid-Michigan because of the high Unlike the U.S. Constitution, the state’s ratify the Gov. Rick Snyder’s emergency concentration of government retirees. legal foundation is changed often. In the financial manager law (PA 4). (A “yes” vote Labor had the option of attempting 49 years since it was adopted, a total of reinstates the law; a “no” vote repeals it.) PROPOSALS to strike down each of the laws through 69 amendments have been proposed and The proposal is the closest thing to a referenda, but that would have meant 32 were adopted. Since 2004, six of seven grass-roots effort appearing on this year’s 2 AND 4: putting dozens of proposals before the proposed constitutional amendments were ballot. Public-sector union AFSCME COLLECT IVE voters, something that was financially ratified by the voters, including defining succeeded in getting the proposal on the and politically impossible. A single marriage as between one woman and one ballot for less than $200,000, thanks to BARGAINING AND constitutional amendment serves the same man. the work of hundreds of mostly volunteer purpose, plus it prevents the Legislature Putting an issue on the ballot costs a circulators. AFSCME is especially unhappy LOCAL CONT ROL from circumventing the vote of the people lot of money. Constitutional amendments with an EFM’s power to unilaterally cancel down the road. required submitting 322,609 valid labor agreements. The governor and Legislature respond signatures; the one referendum proposal Appointed by the governor, emergency Organized labor played a much larger that state and local governments cannot (challenging the Emergency Financial managers become virtual dictators for role in promoting two constitutional afford to keep promises made to employees Manager law) required 258,087 signatures. all operations of a financially challenged amendments than it did on the EFM and contend, more broadly, that locking Even a true “grass roots” campaign requires school district, city or township. They referendum. Proposal 2 is a direct response See Ballot Proposals, Page 9 City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

a Legislature intent on crushing public caps annual rate increases for renewable (about 13 cents per kilowatt hour), and Ballot Proposals employee unions? Indeed — and that’s the energy at 1 percent. The proposal gives slightly less than natural gas combined- real issue with Prop 4. the state Public Service Commission the cycle plants (just under 7 cents per from page 8 power to extend or waive the 25 percent kilowatt hour). Ironically, Consumers requirement if it becomes apparent the Energy CEO John Russell, speaking at collective bargaining into the Constitution goal won’t be met in time. the dedication of the utility’s first wind ties the hands of future legislatures to Michigan spends $1.7 billion annually farm near Ludington, has said renewable respond to changing conditions. (Actually, importing coal. Proponents correctly note energy is “clean, reliable and affordable for that’s the point of the proposal.) that redirecting most of that spending Michigan.” The opposition to Proposal 2 has PROPOSAL 3: to Michigan companies would be a boon Proponents note that wind and solar walked the line of truth to the point of to the state’s economy. A Michigan State installations are “fueled” for free and have being offensive. Claims that passage of the GREEN ENERGY, University study projects the change will minimal operating costs. The amendment amendment “could” prohibit schools from ELECT RIC RAT ES create 94,000 new jobs for the state. backs up the financial claims by limiting firing employees with criminal records Many of Michigan’s 76 coal plants rate increases for renewables to 1 percent (even sex offenders), or that it would allow AND JOBS are nearing the end of their useful lives a year. for public employee strikes or eliminate and must be replaced. (The Lansing The nonpartisan Citizens Research safety rules for school bus drivers, border Board of Water and Light will close its Council notes: “It is likely that the cost of on the absurd. The “sources” for the claims Proposal 3 requires Michigan’s electricity Eckert plant when it completes the new electricity in Michigan will increase over are primarily the anti-union right-wing providers to get serious about alternatives natural gas cogeneration plant in Reo the next 10 to 12 years with or without Mackinac Center and Attorney General to coal-based electric generation. A Town.) Decisions are being made now on adoption of the proposed amendment.” Bill Schuette. Neither can be considered 2008 energy law, heavily watered down replacement plants that will provide our Neither side in the debate discusses an objective source. through the efforts of lobbyists for the electricity for the next half-century. the environmental impact of accelerating The real motive is unstated by both two utility monopolies (CMS and DTE), The campaign against Proposal 3, the use of renewables. While no electrical sides: stopping anti-labor Republicans leaves Michigan with one of the nation’s funded almost exclusively by the two generation is environmentally benign, from 1) restricting the issues that can be weakest laws promoting green energy: utilities, attempts to scare people into “no” there is no question that reducing the negotiated between public employers and 10 percent of electric generation from votes by projecting massive rate increases burning of hydrocarbons (via coal, oil or unions; 2) taking away local control of renewable sources by 2015. Renewable if it passes. According to the Michigan gas) to generate electricity is a net plus for local government; and Truth Squad, an arm the environment. 3) turning back on of the nonpartisan Michigan’s pro-union Center for Michigan, history by enacting Want to know more? the claims are “right to work” The Citizens Research Council is an excellent source for detailed, unbiased exaggerations at best. legislation. information on all six proposals: election.crcmich.org. The resources include The primary sources Although Snyder detailed analyses, PowerPoint presentations, the full proposals and the 100- quoted by opponents PROPOSALS has said right to work word descriptions that are on the ballot. Additional objective analysis is available in their ads are the legislation isn’t on from the nonpartisan Center for Michigan: bridgemi.com/ballot-mania-page/ Mackinac Center 5 AND 6: his agenda, he has a and a news story history of signing laws that quotes officials THE BILLIONAIRE’S that hadn’t been on his of CMS Energy. The agenda. He likely will have the opportunity sources include wind, solar, hydropower latter is especially deceptive, implying that BALLOT PROPOSALS to sign a right to work law if Proposal 2 is and biomass. The Michigan Public Service the quotes are the result of independent defeated. A promise by Snyder to veto that Commission reports that utilities will be reporting by the newspaper rather than bill could be the final nail in the coffin for able to meet that goal. simply reporting on the views of CMS. Two proposals on the ballot are the Proposal 2, but don’t hold your breath. Thirty other states have renewable The Public Service Commission says product of one billionaire’s efforts. Matty Proposal 4 similarly protects collective standards exceeding 10 percent; Iowa electricity generated from renewables Moroun, owner of the Ambassador Bridge, bargaining rights, this time for some (with its expanses of windy cornfields) (about 6 cents per kilowatt hour for wind used his massive wealth to put Proposals 43,000 home health care workers. already gets 23 percent of electricity from and about 7 cents for biofuels) costs far 5 and 6 on the ballot, spending millions The proposal builds on the Michigan renewables. less than electricity from new coal plants See Ballot Proposals, Page 10 Quality Community Care Council, created Proposal 3 changes the target to 25 during the Granholm administration, to percent by 2025; directs the Legislature provide training and perform background to create incentives so that Michigan checks on home health care workers. The businesses and workers benefit from same agreement designated home health the construction of new facilities; and care workers as public employees, allowing them to bargain collectively. That became a multi-million-dollar bonanza for the Commerical & Residental Service Employees International Union, which was recognized as the bargaining Fully Insured unit for 43,000 home-care aides. The Legislature pulled funding for the MQCCC in 2011. A 2012 law took away the “public employee” designation and the 37 right to bargain collectively. Opponents, led by the anti-union, pro- Republican Mackinac Center, are against Prop 4 because it can force home health care workers to pay a union to negotiate on their behalf. Backers note that a union can be decertified by a vote of workers if the majority is dissatisfied with union representation. Call Joan at: Is Prop 4 a sweetheart deal for SEIU? No doubt. Is it a necessary response to (517) 485-2530 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 24, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICES by Moroun to protect his international CITY OF EAST LANSING Ballot Proposals bridge monopoly in Detroit. He ELECTION NOTICE has backed the effort with millions GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012 FOR from page 9 in advertising that fact-checkers THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING unanimously conclude are mostly lies INGHAM AND CLINTON COUNTIES, MICHIGAN in mostly inaccurate, misleading and or distortions. To the electors of the City of East Lansing, please take notice that an election will be held in the sometimes dishonest advertising. Moroun’s claim that the bridge City of East Lansing, Ingham and Clinton Counties, Michigan, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012. Proposal 5 would require a two- could cost Michigan taxpayers untold thirds vote in both the state House millions is bogus, according to all For the purposes of electing candidates for the following partisan offices: and Senate to enact any tax increase. independent analyses. According to the President/Vice-President Opponents, who come from across the Citizens Research Council, “Michigan U.S. Senator political spectrum, say this has the state government is not responsible for U.S. Representative in Congress State Representative potential to destroy many government any costs of the new bridge or related State Board of Education services in the state. The proposal projects.” University of Michigan Board of Regents cynically builds on the mistaken belief Prop 6 is opposed by the auto Michigan State University Board of Trustees that taxes are going up in Michigan manufacturers (which rely on daily Wayne State University Board of Governors County Offices when the opposite is true: Since 2000, parts shipments between Michigan the effective state tax rate has gone and Ontario), the Detroit Regional The following non-partisan offices: down 10.3 percent. Chamber of Commerce, Lansing Justices of the Supreme Court Prop 5 would make it possible for 13 Regional Chamber of Commerce and Judges of the Court of Appeals members of the state Senate to stop any dozens of other business and labor Judges of the Circuit Court tax increase. It would make it impossible interests who all concur that Snyder Judge of the Probate Court Judge of the 54B District Court to raise money to fix Michigan roads, negotiated a superb deal for the East Lansing School Board Members improve K-12 education or lower taxpayers of Michigan: A free bridge Lansing Community Board of Trustees college tuitions. that will be built by Canada and paid Also to vote on the following proposals: It would even make tax reform for through user fees. impossible. There is widespread The UAW has curiously not taken State – 12-1 A REFERNDUM OF PUBLIC ACT 4 OF 2011-THE EMERGENCY agreement that the personal property a position on the bridge amendment. MANAGER LAW tax, assessed against a business’s fixed The Detroit Free Press recently State – 12-2 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING assets and inventory, needs to be reported about talk that Moroun and COLLECTIVE BARGAINING replaced. The tax itself can be repealed the UAW had secretly discussed a deal State – 12-3 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A or lowered, but it would take a two- in which the union would support Prop STANDARD FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY thirds vote to replace the revenue with 6 in exchange for some Moroun cash in another tax. support of the UAW-backed Proposal State – 12-4 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MICHIGAN QUAILITY HOME CARE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE Moroun’s chief ally for Proposal 5 2. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR IN-HOME CARE WORKERS is national anti-tax advocate Grover UAW President Bob King has Norquist. The proposal is opposed by brushed aside the allegations without State – 12-5 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT THE ENACTMENT OF NEW TAXES BY STATE GOVERNMENT just about everyone else: dozens of totally denying them. organizations including Republican- Support comes mostly from State – 12-6 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING leaning groups like the state Chamber politicians who have received significant CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS of Commerce, Business Leaders for financial support from Moroun, and County INGHAM COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES MILLAGE Michigan, West Michigan Tea Party the Teamsters local, which represents and Michigan Farm Bureau — as workers at the Ambassador Bridge. City of East Lansing EAST LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY MILLAGE well as every Democratic-leaning Tom Shields, the spokesman for the For complete ballot wording, log onto the State of Michigan’s website at www.michigan.gov/vote organization. pro-bridge coalition, rightly asks: “Is Proposal 6 is the ultimate in “special there anyone supporting Proposal 6 Polls at said election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. interest” change. It is a blatant effort who is not on the Moroun payroll?” LIST OF POLLING LOCATIONS:

Pct. 1 – Brody Hall, MSU Pct. 2 – Peoples Church, 200 W. Grand River Avenue PUBLIC NOTICES Pct. 3 – East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road Pct. 4 – Capital City Vineyard Church, 1635 Coolidge Road CITY OF LANSING Pct. 5 – Shaarey Zedek Congregation, 1924 Coolidge Road NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pct. 6 – Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1315 Abbot Road Pct. 7 – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3383 Lake Lansing Road NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at Pct. 8 – East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Pct. 9 – Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey Street MI for the purpose of considering an Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to repeal Sections Pct. 10 – Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road 1460.01-1460.43 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances and replace them with new Sections 1460.01 - Pct. 11 – Burcham Hills Retirement Community, 2700 Burcham Drive .03, adopting the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code with certain additions, deletions, and Pct. 12 – All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road alterations. For more information please call 483-4177. Pct. 13 – Abbot Hall, MSU Pct. 14 – West Akers Hall, MSU Interested Persons are invited to attend this Public Hearing Pct. 15 – West Wilson Hall, MSU Pct. 16 – Wesley Foundation at MSU, 1118 S. Harrison Road CHRIS SWOPE, LANSING CITY CLERK Pct. 17 – Shaarey Zedek Congregation, 1924 Coolidge Road

All polling places are handicap accessible and voting instructions are available in alternative formats PUBLIC NOTICE of audio and Braille. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 6, 2012 General Election The East Lansing City Clerk’s office will be open Saturday, November 3, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to for registered voters in the City of East Lansing, Ingham and Clinton Counties, has been scheduled 2:00 p.m. to issue and receive absentee voter ballots to qualified electors. for Monday, October 29, at 2:00 p.m., in the City Clerk’s Office located at East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. PICTURE IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED TO VOTE – Every Michigan voter who offers to vote in the polls must comply with the requirement by showing picture identification or signing an affidavit The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program being used to tabulate the attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification. (See MCL 168.523) results of the election, counts the votes in the manner that meets the requirements of the law.

To see if you are registered or verify your polling location, check the Secretary of State Voter All interested persons are welcome to attend. Information Web site at www.michigan.gov/vote Marie E. McKenna Marie E. McKenna East Lansing City Clerk East Lansing City Clerk City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11

Arts& Culture art • books • film • music • theater Lansing photographer 2 captures breathtaking images In the land of smoke and ice near the top of the world

By ALLAN I. ROSS Last month, Lansing-based photographer Brett King traveled 1 to Iceland for a weeklong photo shoot. Fjords, glaciers, geysers and a mind-bending aurora borealis display — just a regular shooting schedule near the Arctic Circle. “Iceland was like being on a different planet,” King said. “The camera picks up more than the human eye captures, so it was always a mystery what we were going to show up.” Here, King shares some of his favorite shots from the trip. For more of his work, go to exploringpotential.org or thescenemagic.com.

“This is from the second day of the trip in a remote valley 1 of the Western Fjords. It was the middle of the night and the aurora borealis was in full force, dancing from behind the mountains. We came upon an old airplane museum, and outside the hangar sat a U.S. Air Force plane used in WWII. With a 30-second exposure set, Tim Vollmer and I ran around the plane “painting” it with flashlights, quick enough to not be seen in our own shots and thorough enough to cover the entire aircraft.” 3 “Beautiful and majestic Icelandic horses can be found along 2 the side of the roads throughout the rural parts of Iceland. One of the tactics that we used to get the horses to come close for intimate portraits was approaching them slowly with a limp hand extended and head turned away. This lets the horses know that there is no danger and that you will simply be joining them.”

“This is Godafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods.” Cold rain was 3 pouring down and the winds were extremely high. I stepped over a safety rope and climbed my way down a slippery rocky drop to put myself eye level with the falls. I was on a small, grassy 4 5 landing that dropped sharply into the water. Equipped with a shower cap over my camera, I would compose roughly by eye, then uncover the camera for a second to lock in the composition and settings, wipe the lens and snap the shot.”

“Approaching Geysir (the first geyser known to Europeans), 4 we walked through geothermal puddles and ground that was spewing smoke. As I got closer, I could hear a deep gurgle, and then suddenly water shot straight up out of the earth, billowing out into steam at its apex. Gaps between bursts varied about eight to 12 minutes, so the challenge was to estimate framing and have the physical and mental strength to hold that position for the duration. This particular shoot took a great deal of patience and posture.” 5 “By far, the most incredible experience of exploring Iceland was capturing the aurora borealis. That night we stayed at 6 a remote farm right at the base of Hekla — one of Iceland’s most active volcanoes — and the lights were more vibrant than I could have imagined. Set up in a clearing in the pitch-black middle of the night, we shot for hours as the glowing lights jumped in front of and above us. It was a powerful thing to witness, let alone to store forever as a photograph.”

“We woke up at 4 a.m. to get a sunrise shot of the glacial 6 lagoon. To get this shot, I set my tripod up at the edge of the black sand beach where it met with frigid water. The sun began its ascent over a mountain to the back of us and provided a beautiful array of purples, oranges and reds as it crept higher into the sky.” 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 24, 2012

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songs he has personally arranged. And it’s all in “a high-end nightclub,” in preparation for the grand project he says and finally getting Gino’s rebirth he’s been building toward his entire life. Ah, rewarded in (arguably) the but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. best way possible. Italian crooner launches his new Born in 1940 in Genoa, Italy, Federici’s “At this point I was 24 gift for singing first caught the attention of years old and, for the first career in Lansing the nuns at his school, but it wasn’t until he time, I was being paid to was a teenager that things really started to sing,” Federici says. “So By ALLAN I. ROSS take off. what do I do? I move to You don’t see much of an overlap between “My dad took me to a talent contest when Canada to fulfill my dream the nightclub crooners and New Age gurus, I was 15, and when the emcee asked if anyone of being a pilot. When but Gino Federici is a rare find. One minute wanted to perform, I jumped right up,” he you’re young, you don’t he’s telling you how he strong-armed his says. “They gave me a guitar — I had just think of life in terms of way into a speaking role in Martin Scorsese’s learned how to play — and I started playing obstacles.” 1995 classic “Casino,” the next he’s describing ‘Granada.’ The other musicians picked up on He says he spent three the process through which one achieves the key and in about 10 seconds I was leading years and thousands of awareness by letting go of the ego. a 14-piece orchestra in the first performance dollars to get his pilot’s Allan I. Ross/City Pulse “I had spent the last 23 years of my life of my life. At the end, the audience erupted.” license, but threw it Gino Federici performs his international repertoire of Italian, working the strip in Vegas, devoting my life to He pauses, eyes far away. His fingers all away to go back to French and American standards this Friday at the Art Share performing,” says Federici, 72. “But I needed plucking the air, tender once again from the performing, where he got a fundraiser in REO Town. to take a break. memory of the flamenco strings. job in the least likely place So I disappeared “I can still hear that applause. And that possible. “From Italy With for four years, was the bullet.” “I became a spaghetti cowboy singing spirituality genre. Love ... Rat Pack and I spent that From there he moved to London for two country songs in a nightclub in Anchorage, “Just look at the literature,” Federici says. Style” time seriously years where he learned English and perfected Alaska,” Federici says. “I honestly never “They used to call the section ‘New Age’ and Michigan Art Share examining the his Elvis shtick —when having an Elvis shtick would have imagined that one.” ‘Occult,’ and now they call it spirituality. It fundraiser divinity of my life. could get you laid and not laughed out of He worked his way down the western used to be half of one aisle at the bookstore 7 p.m., Friday The Beatles took karaoke night. edge of North America before winding up in — now it’s two full aisles.” Art Alley 1133 S. Washington Ave., their spiritual “Girls would come up and flutter their eyes that lounge act mecca, Las Vegas. He says if He also started work on his lifelong Lansing journey to India; and say, ‘Oh Gino, sing “Love Me Tender” to he’d stayed, there’s “no doubt” he would have dream project: translating the work of Fred $30 VIP/$20 general I took mine to me,’ and I would — but I didn’t get the power become an actor, but something bigger was Buscaglione, an Italian singer and actor admission/$10 students Grand Ledge.” of what I was doing,” he says. “I didn’t get it (517) 898-4046 eating at him. from the 1950s who had a playful persona miartshare.com This Friday, for two more years, until I moved to Paris.” “I had a calling from the soul to jump off of being a soft-hearted mobster who could Federici will He laughs wryly. “I am not the poster the cliff,” he says. “I didn’t ask — I just did it.” never get the girl. Federici is planning a re-unveil his velvet child of Latin lovers.” This was in the summer of 2007, and he concept CD called “Criminally Gino,” which voice to patrons of Michigan Art Share, a Federici spent four years in Paris honing had just met his third wife Bonnie, who is he is convinced will introduce the music of fundraiser in REO Town promoting art both his stage presence and his French before from Grand Ledge, Michigan. Federici says Buscaglione to a new generation — and throughout the state. The evening is touted moving back to Italy with an international he resigned from Harrah’s in Vegas, bought launch his career in a new direction as that as “From Italy With Love … Rat Pack Style,” repertoire under his belt. By now, the Federici "a house in the woods" in Grand Ledge of a professional arranger. and marks Federici’s grand return to his entertainment machine was firing on all and started working on his autobiography. “This is the beginning,” he says with a international repertoire, featuring a full set of cylinders. He got a gig performing his routine He also dived into reading, devouring the smile. “This is the rebirth of Gino Federici.”

presented as if the film was simply “Cut/Print” was directed by Nathaniel Randy Godwin, the actor playing the Making the ‘Cut’ discovered. “Cut/Print” was shot four Nose, a Lansing-based actor (and movie’s villain, committed suicide. years ago in locations around St. Johns winner of several Pulsars for his work on Burton says that a portion of all profits Local found-footage horror and Detroit, picking up on Michigan’s local stages) who resides in Los Angeles. will be donated to a suicide prevention legacy that was abandoned 30 years ago. During the post-production process, center. movie makes national debut “This is the best independent movie shot in Michigan in this budget range By ALLAN I. ROSS since the original ‘Evil Dead’ shot here in Although the perennial “Paranormal 1981” says Burton, 43. “And I’ve only seen Activity” franchise seems to be running 80 percent of out of steam, the trend in found-footage it. I’m seriously “Cut/Print” movies seems to be hitting high gear. impressed with Oct. 30-31 Accordingly, a group of local filmmakers how this thing Midnight at Lansing Mall has joined the fray with their low-budget looks.” Cinema horror movie, “Cut/Print,” which debuts in The plot 921 Mall Drive, Lansing 9:30 p.m. & midnight at NCG a limited run nationwide on Tuesday. of “Cut/Print” Eastwood Cinemas It includes showings at two local consists of 2500 Showtime Dr., Lansing theaters, and the filmmakers think it has a group of a good chance of standing out from the filmmakers who crowd. offer a serial “I recently tried to scare my kids with killer anonymity in exchange for sharing ‘Paranormal Activity 2,’ but good lord,” his snuff films with them — macabre stuff. says Jeff Burton, one of the producers of Burton says the film cost $500,000 to “Cut/Print.” “What a boring movie. There produce, making it the biggest budget he’s was nothing inventive about it whatsoever. had to work with since he started making It made me realize there’s plenty of room films in 2001. He has since written, out there for a well-made found-footage directed or produced about a dozen horror movie.” movies, and worked on the set of some Found-footage movies are shot with bigger budget movies, including “Scream hand-held or security cameras and 4,” which shot in Detroit two years ago. 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 24, 2012

Chris Goeckel as Senator Seabright Cooley, Photo by Luke Anthony meanwhile, have a sense of presence that is Photography magisterial. They are convincing — enough Jack Dowd so that one might actually consider voting for (left) and them. Knox is crisp and collected, Cooley all Adam slippery Southern charm, subtle and smooth. Bright as Good ‘Advise’ In the end, both actors present characters senators in By TOM HELMA with a surprising integrity. “Advise and During the rabidly anti-Communist James Houska adds a strong part as the Consent.” movement of the 1950s, Allen Drury’s Pulitzer conniving and clever Senator Van Ackerman, Prize-winning novel “Advise and Consent” who gives a speechifying monologue worthy was, for teen readers, an introduction to the of a real politician. Jeff Boerger delivers the intricate workings of the U.S. goods as a laconic, deceptively laid-back Senate and an exposé of the Review president — the proverbial iron fist in a dark underbelly of American velvet glove. politics. Loring Mandel’s stage adaptation This adaptation suffers, however, from of Drury’s book a long and meandering first act. A Senate “Advise and brings it all back. subcommittee meeting setting up the Consent” At the heart of central political drama of the play holds as this play is a young much interest as something we might see Riverwalk Theatre Utah senator, on C-SPAN. Act II, in contrast, crackles. A and, 31 months later, ends with preparations of the play, but when she finally has her Oct. 18-28 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. the incorruptible shadowy scene in a cricket-filled garden for a funeral. In between, the ladies of Truvy’s breakthrough breakdown, it is so unexpected Fridays and Saturdays, 2 idealist Brigham between Anderson and Knox shows the (Granger) beauty shop deal with all manner and emotionally p.m. Sundays Anderson (Adam former’s desperation, as well as the intimate of life issues. raw that it leaves “Steel Magnolias” $14 general/$12 students, Bright). Anderson and genuinely caring bond between these The acting styles of the cast members the audience seniors, military ($4 off Oct. 19- 27 Thursdays) is inflexible and two. don’t always mesh perfectly, yet each stunned. Waverly East Intermediate 228 Museum Drive unyielding in the performer had her strengths. Granger, who While the piece School Lansing face of bribes played Truvy eight years ago, is completely is undeniably 3131 W. Michigan Ave. (517) 482-5700 and coercion, comfortable in her role. She is every bit the the stage version Lansing riverwalktheatre.com ‘Steel’ powerful Fridays and Saturdays: yet ultimately sweet and funny stylist with whom one can of a chick flick, dinner 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 vulnerable with By MARY CUSACK while away an afternoon. the “other half” p.m. a secret Achilles heel buried in his past. Starlight Dinner Theatre founder Linda Marci Balogh is outstanding as Shelby will be engaged Dinner & show: $33 general/$28 Bright plays Brig with a sincere stand- Granger must have had nerves of steel to not Eatonton Latcherie, beginning the story nonetheless. After seniors,students/$20 children up authenticity, and his performance is only stage a community theater production as a self-absorbed, pampered bride and all, the setting of Show only: $15 general/ $10 enhanced by the stalwart presence of Kat of “Steel Magnolias,” but direct and star in transforming into a completely selfless a beauty shop as children Cooper as his wife, Mabel, who seems, at it as well. And, thanks to some mother. Her chemistry with the rest of the a haven where (517)-243-6040 starlightdinnertheatre.com first, to be no more than a perfectly coiffed Review quality acting, it’s a challenge cast is so solid that one would never guess that women can speak robot, but when a marital crises surfaces, that paid off. she wasn’t there from day one of rehearsals. freely is no different she reveals great emotional depth and love The exposition-heavy story takes place The real surprise is Tina Brenner than the barbershop where men do the same. toward her husband. entirely in a small-town Louisiana beauty as Shelby’s mother M’Lynn. Brenner’s To believe that men don’t talk about family, Jack Dowd as Senator Orrin Knox and shop. It begins with preparations for wedding performance is low-key throughout most life and loss is naïve and sells them short.

Brain Made Atypical levels of testosterone during men — see this research as validating the Me Gay: Sexual development — or atypical responses of idea that they were "born this way." There The gay brain Orientation, the brain to testosterone — predispose to is the risk that people will misinterpret Science, and atypical gendered traits in post-natal life, this kind of research as showing that Simon LeVay is the seventh speaker Society.” including homosexuality. there's something biologically wrong with in Michigan State University’s semester- gay people, or that it will facilitate the long lecture series “Whom What will What inspired to follow this line of development of unnecessary and morally You Love: the biology you talk about research? questionable technologies for "curing" or of sexual orientation.” in your lecture? My interest in this field was influenced preventing homosexuality. WHOM This series aims to I will briefly by my own identity as a gay man, as well YOU demonstrate that summarize the as by earlier research in animals by Marc What do you think the "Whom You LOVE homosexuality is a Simon LeVay state of research Breedlove, Roger Gorski and others. In Love" series could do for the social SPEAKER SERIES natural occurrence into the biology 1991, I reported on a difference in brain perception of homosexuality? in humans. LeVay, of sexual orientation, focusing specifically structure between gay and straight men. Most of the speakers share a "born simon a former associate on a model that involves interactions Because this study provoked very diverse that way" perspective. To the extent that levay professor for the between sex hormones and the developing responses from different quarters, I have attendees adopt the same perspective, the Salk Institute for brain. The basic idea is that testosterone, had the opportunity to consider how series may help to remove misconceptions “My Brain Biological Studies, is a hormone that is usually present at this field of research impacts society in that are commonly associated with anti- Made Me a writer and lecturer higher levels in males than females, drives general. gay attitudes. However, the current Gay: Sexual with a background the prenatal development of several improvement in attitudes toward gay Orientation, in neuroscience, best brain systems in a male-typical direction. Have you ever encountered any people is probably more the result of Society and known for his research This in turn favors the development of negative blow-back? increased personal familiarity with gay Science” on the brain and a package of male-typical psychological Yes, plenty. From religious people than with any scientific findings. 4 p.m. sexuality. His most traits, including sexual attraction to conservatives who see homosexuality Also, we don't hear the word "whom" Monday recent book is last females. Low levels of testosterone, such as a lifestyle choice. And from some much any more, so the series may revive Wells Hall year’s "Gay, Straight, as are usually seen in females, permit "queer theorists" who believe that "gay," interest in this once-popular pronoun. room 115B and the Reason Why: the brain to develop in a female-typical "bisexual" and "straight" are attributions MSU Campus The Science of Sexual direction, favoring the development made by society, rather than being For more information on this series, go FREE Orientation." His of female-typical psychological traits, intrinsic characteristics of individuals. to whomyoulove.com. lecture is called “My including sexual attraction to males. However, most gay people — especially gay

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Founders: Celebration!Cinema, City of East Lansing Arts Commission, Message Makers, Michigan State University, Ward W. and Priscilla B. Woods Foundation. Media Partners: Festival Genius, Lansing City Pulse, Lansing State Journal, LCC WLNZ - 98.7, The State News, WILX-TV Channel 10, WKAR Radio 870 AM & 90.5 FM, WKAR-TV. Benefactor Sponsors: Johannes M. Bauer, Cheeney Media Concepts 2, Ingham County Hotel and Motel Tax Fund, Michigan Film Office, Spartan Toyota-Lexus of Lansing Spartan Scion. Major Sponsors: MSU College of Arts & Letters, MSU College of Communication Arts & Sciences, MSU Housing and Food Services, MSU Office of International Studies and Programs, Motion Picture Institute of Michigan, MSU Federal Credit Union. Special/Film Sponsors: John and Martha Couretas, MSU Asian Studies Center, MSU Canadian Studies Centre, MSU Center for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, MSU Federal Credit Union, MSU Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives, MSU University Archives & Historical Collections, Anna and Mike Miller, Professional Management Convention Association, Robert and Laura Stein. Friends of the Festival: Smithee Allen, Gary and Miriam Bender, David Such, Kay E. White. 2012 East Lansing Film Festival PAGE 3 Happy 15th Birthday, ELFF! ELFF FAQ What is the East Lansing Film Festival? Fifteen years ago, my daughter, Tatia, was entering half-day kindergarten and my son, Max, was in second grade so I thought ELFF shows films that you will never get a to myself, “Why not start a film festival in East Lansing?” I had been the coordinator for the San Francisco International Film chance to see on the screen otherwise. These Festival and the Northern California Women in Film film festival so I thought, "I can do it" and be the boss for a change. fantastic films have been shown in theaters, I must have been insane! other film festivals and/or are premiering at So much has happened over the years – ELFF went from a 3-day film festival to a 9-day one; we expanded from Wells Hall to the film festival. You will see dramas, comedies, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and Celebration! Cinema; we showed most of the films on 16mm and 35mm, documentaries and many short films. An im- now they are mostly digital DVDs and Blu-rays; we created the East Lansing Film Society Film Series to fill in the void cre- portant part of ELFF is the Lake Michigan Film ated by The Odeon closing in 1998; we created the 48/5 Film Contest to give local filmmakers a filmmaking challenge; we Competition where you can see films made expanded the Michigan’s Own section of ELFF to the Lake Michigan Film Competition that includes films from the states that from the Lake Michigan region exclusively on Susan W. Woods border Lake Michigan. We survived riots, March Madness, the MSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams going to Final Four Sunday, November 11. Many of the directors games during ELFF, warm weather, cold weather , the Michigan economic downturn and the nation’s financial crisis. Whew! will be on hand to tell you more about their films. Discover the upcoming filmmakers. When I reflect on all of this, I remember mostly the wonderful students, interns and staff who helped create the film festival. I remember all the “thank yous” from the many people who appreciate seeing independent, foreign and art house films in our town. I remember all the filmmakers who appreciated Where does it take place? so much having their film shown to the great audiences. I remember the “film festival family”, all the incredibly dedicated workers who volunteer their time The Opening and Closing Night Films are at and energy each year to pull off this world-class film festival. I remember why I started the film festival 15 years ago and how it is so much more than what the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, I ever dreamed of. 819 Abbot Road (at Burcham), East Lansing. I especially want to thank the ELFF co-Director, Erika Noud, for her professionalism, hard work and positive attitude. A big thank you goes out to all the The Godfather is showing at Conrad Hall, 888 wonderful volunteers who make this event happen, to the generous sponsors who support arts in our community and most of all to you, the audience! Conrad Road, MSU Campus, EL. The majority of the film festival is at Wells Hall, Red Cedar Road (just north of Shaw Lane and east of Spartan Stadium), MSU Campus, EL. Certain films (see grid) will show again at Celebra- tion! Cinema, 200 East Edgewood Boulevard, DIRECTIONS to venues Lansing. How much are the tickets? WELLS HALLS, MSU EAST LANSING HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER Films are $8/ general admission, $6/ seniors On Red Cedar Road, east of the Spartan Stadium. 819 Abbot Road, at the intersection of Abbot Road and Burcham (65+) and $5/ students except for the Opening From I-496 — Take Exit # 9 for Trowbridge, cross Harrison and From I-496 — Take Exit # 9 for Trowbridge. Turn left on Harrison. Night Film, Searching for Sugar Man that is $15 enter the MSU campus, stay on the road, it becomes Red Cedar. Take a right on Michigan Ave, which merges into Grand River. Turn and the Closing Night Film, The Intouchables, Cross two stop lights. Wells is on your right. left on to Abbot Road, and at the second light, take a left into the which is $10/general, $8/seniors and $6/students. From I-96 — Take 127 North to Trowbridge, then follow parking lot at Burcham. The Godfather screening on Thursday, November directions above. From I-96 — Take 127 North to Trowbridge and follow the 8 at Conrad Hall is only $5. You can get a pass From Grand River Avenue — Enter the MSU campus on Collin- directions above. that discounts the ticket cost and gets you in right gwood, which turns into Farm Lane. Take a right on North Shaw From 127 — Take the Trowbridge exit and follow the away. For advanced tickets, check elff.com. Lane, go past the International Center on your right, and take a directions above. right on Red Cedar Road. Wells Hall is on your right. Is there popcorn? CELEBRATION CINEMA Yes, you can enjoy delicious popcorn made on CONRAD HALL, MSU 200 East Edgewood Boulevard, Lansing the premises and a Starbucks coffeehouse. 100 Conrad at Fee Take 127 South to I-96 West. Get off on Exit 104, and continue on From 1-96, 127, 1-496 — Take Trowbridge Road, turn left on Har- to E. Edgewood Blvd. Celebration Cinema is on the left hand side, Do I have to be a film buff to go? rison Road, take first right on Wilson Road. Continue down Wilson after Sam’s Club. Absolutely not. Anyone can go to the film Road ( through most of the campus) until it curves to the left. festival and everyone can enjoy the films. The Conrad Hall is located at that curve. If you turn right at the curve PARKING SUGGESTIONS setting is festive, the staff is very friendly and on Wilson, parking lot 32 is immediately on your right. On Friday night, parking is at a premium. Parking is available in the the audiences are from all walks of life. From Okemos Road Exit —Take Okemos Road North, turn left ramp off of Auditorium Rd, west of Farm Lane. You can walk across onto Jolly Road (first light), turn right onto Hagadorn Road and the Grand River bridge directly to Wells Hall (follow signs). Other How can I get more information continue to Shaw Lane. Turn left onto Shaw Lane, then turn left on days, parking available at lot between North and South Shaw Lane. or talk to someone? Wilson Rd (second left). Where Wilson Road turns to the right, After 6pm, the lot east of the International Center on Shaw Lane Visit our website, www.elff.com that has the Conrad Hall will be on the left. If you turn left from Wilson Road is legal all weekend. Parking available in the Central Services lot complete schedule, film descriptions, trailers and onto Fee Road, parking lot 32 is immediately on your right. across from Wells Hall unless an MSU event takes precedence. you can buy tickets in advance there. To talk to someone, call the festival office at 517-993-5444. ELFF STAFF AND BOARDS

Staff Board of Directors ELFF Film Selection Committee Susan W. Woods, Director; Erika Wease Noud, Lake Michigan Film Competition Director; Bob Baldori, Dave Bernath, Ed Cheeney, Cynthia Dave Bernath, Yalin Chi, Roger Glumm, Sherri Hillman, Matt Emily Wardell, Office Manager; Karl Millisor, LMFC Coordinator; Jessica Munoz, Hospital- Herfindahl, Charles Palmer, Susan W. Woods. Rydzewski, Elaine Steffek, Louis Villafranca, Susan W. Woods. ity Coordinator;; Liz Harrow, Volunteer Coordinator; Kriss Ostrom, Box Office; Rachel Harper, Program Designer; Liutauras Gedvilas, Passes and Setup; Philip Gaubert, Social Industry Advisory Board Lake Michigan Film Competition Selection Committee Media Director; Philip Gaubert, Projection/Film Traffic; Kevin Liuzzo, Website Designer; Mike Binder, Bob Brown, Bruce Campbell, Chris Holman, Randy Flick II, Rachael Hirschman, Karl Millisor, Erika Noud, Jessica Checkeroski, Poster and Design Concept. Frank Kelley, Mike Lobell, Michael Moore, Taylor Nichols. Eric Shinn. PAGE 4 Opening Night Film Searching for Sugar man Directed by Malik Bendjelloul | USA | 86 min Wednesday, Nov. 7 7:30 pm EL Hannah Community Center

“Truth is stranger than fiction” doesn’t come close to describing this remarkable story about a Detroit musician named Rodriguez. In the 70s, Rodriguez was touted as the urban Dylan by critics but his record sales went nowhere and he faded into obscurity. Rumors of a gruesome death circulated. Then a bootleg copy of his record made its way to South Africa to a Pretoria record store, getting radio play. Soon he became more famous than Elvis and The Beatles and his antiestablishment music became the anthem for the antiapartheid movement. The mystery of how Rodriguez died and what happened to all of the profits from his album sales became an obsession of two fans. They picked up on the word, “Dearborn” in one of his songs and began searching for this iconic musician, overcoming many obstacles until they uncover a shocking revelation that sets off a wild chain of events. SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN is a story of hope, inspiration, and the resonating power of music. Award Winner, World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize for its Celebration of the Artistic Spirit; World Cinema Audience Award, Documentary thursday night classic the godfather Directed by Francis Ford Coppola | USA | 175 min thursday, Nov. 8 7:00 pm conrad hall

Happy 40th Birthday, Godfather! Popularly viewed as one of the best American films ever made, the multi-generational crime saga The Godfather is a touchstone of cinema starring the iconic Marlon Brando as Don Corleone and Al Pacino as his youngest son. The aging patriarch of organized crime wants to transfer control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son. It also stars MSU alum James Caan. Nominated for 11 Oscars, this incredible film won for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay. Sponsored by the MSU Archives and Historical Collections. closing Night Film the Intouchables Directed by Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache france | 86 min friday, Nov. 15

opening, thursday, closing night films 7:30 pm EL Hannah Community Center

Setting box office records in France and across Europe, this irreverent, uplifiting comedy tells about friendship, trust and human possibility. The film about the unlikely friendship between a quadriplegic French aristocratic millionaire (Francois Cluzet) and his street smart ex-con Muslim caretaker (Omar Sy) is based on a true story and rooted in honesty and humor. End the 15th annual East Lansing Film Festival with a smile on your face and maybe a little tear in your eye. 5 BROKE Chico & CONNECTED: PAGE 5 CAMERAS rita An Auto- biography of Directed by Emad Directed by Burnat, Guy Davidi Fernando Trueba and Love, Death Javier Mariscal Hebew and Arabic & Technology with English subtitles Directed by Tiffany Shlain

Winner at the Sundance Film Festival, this deeply personal film Brought back by popular demand! Don’t miss this wonderful Is your cellphone attached to your palm? This funny, eye-opening

gives a first-hand account of the non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a film, with stunning animation, glorious music and romantic story. and inspiring film, takes us on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride Features West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. Cuba, 1948. Chico, a young piano player, falls for Rita the exotic where we discover what it means to be connected in the 21st Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat beginning singer with an extraordinary voice. From Havana to New York, century. Part documentary and part memoir, the director finds with his first camera that he bought in 2005 to record the birth Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle that technology and science literally become a matter of life and of his youngest son. Four more cameras were bought and then impossible odds to unite in music and love. Listen to the incom- death. Using a brilliant mix of animation, archival footage, and destroyed violently. We share the anguish with Burnat as olive parable music of Cuban legend Bebo Valdes who was featured in home movies, Shlain reveals the surprising ties that link us not trees are bulldozed, peaceful protesters attacked and innocent the Buena Vista Social Club. only to the people we love but also to the world at large. lives lost. An Israeli filmmaker, Guy Davidi collaborated to edit Academy Award Nomination for Best Animated Film. the footage and direct this powerful film. friday, nov. 9 - 7:00pm - theater a wells hall Saturday, nov. 10 - 9:00PM theater a wells hall friday, nov. 9 - 9:15pm - theater b wells hall Tuesday, nov. 13 - 6:30pm - celebration! cinema

Dead The duck the exorcist dad hunter in the 21st (Il Cacciatore di Anatre) century Directed by Directed by Ken Adachi Directed by Edigio Veronese. Christian Falch In Italian with Spanish with English subtitles English subtitles This well-acted, well-written independent film shows what A touching story of a small provincial Italian village in 1942 This fascinating documentary takes us into the unknown and creativity and commitment can do. When their dad dies unex- and how destiny and WWII alter the lives of the town’s brave, sinister world of exorcism in the Catholic Church. We meet one pectedly, estranged siblings Russell, Jane and their adopted brother, simple people. Four of the villagers, Mario, Loris, Oreste, and of the few exorcists in Europe, the Vatican approved Father José & Alex, come home to tend to his remains. Though a stubborn and Gino dream of how they will they survive the difficult economic Antonio Fortea. He travels around the world on a mission to proud bunch, they are able to agree on one thing: nobody wants times as the threat of war moves closer. Famed composer Beppe enlighten the masses about demonic possession and liberate to keep the ashes. With little guidance and plenty of resentment, D’Onghia’s sweeping, beautiful music coupled with a multi-level those possessed. The film gives a unique insight into one of the the three must work together to achieve a proper goodbye. The story create a moving portrait of a small village on the brink of world’s most secret and mystical rites – the Catholic ritual of man who split them apart brings them closer together as the momentous change. exorcism. Speakers after the film: Monsignor George Michalek

siblings learn how to be a family without their dad. Sponsored by MSU Center for European, Russian and and Father Mathias Thelen. Docs A-Z Eurasian Studies saturday, nov. 10 - 6:00pm - theater a wells hall saturday, nov. 10 - 3:00pm - theater b wells hall saturday, nov. 10 - 6:00pm - theater c wells hall

free china: grassroots head- the courage Directed by hunters to believe Stephen Gyllenhaal Directed by Directed by Morten Tyldum Michael Perlman. In Norwegian, Danish In Mandarin with and Russian with English subtitles English subtitles In the 1990s, the ancient meditation practice of Falun Gong This very timely film about grassroots politics in Seattle is based In this sleek, funny and outlandishly violent thriller, the premier spread throughout China having more members than the on a true story of a music critic (Joel David Moore) who ran headhunter In Denmark has a side job of stealing valuable art to Communist Party. The government cracked down violently, for City Council in 2001 with the hope of building a monorail supplement his luxurious lifestyle. One caper crosses the wrong imprisoning and torturing tens of millions for their religious as a sustainable means of mass transit. His do-it-yourself energy man and he must flee from relentless, professional hit men.. beliefs. This fascinating and informative film profiles two is contagious, a prelude to the Occupy Movement, and soon Based on a Jo Nesbø novel, this twisty nail-biting film uses dark courageous victims, Jennifer Zeng and Dr. Charles Lee, Chinese involves friends, foes and many groups. Funny, intelligent humor and suspense reminiscent of the Coen Brothers to take American businessman, who endured unbelievable hardships to David vs Goliath story starring Jason Biggs, Lauren Ambrose you on an action-packed thrill ride. You haven't had this much fun expose the Chinese government’s widespread violation of and Cedric the Entertainer. watching a thriller since Fargo. human rights. Director Michael Perlman scheduled to attend. friday, nov. 9 - 7:00pm - theater d wells hall friday, nov. 9 - 9:15pm - theater a wells hall saturday, nov. 10 - 6:00pm - theater C wells hall tuesday, nov. 13 - 8:30pm - celebration! cinema

jiro dreams journey to marley of sushi planet x Directed by Kevin MacDonald Directed by Directed by David Gelb Josh Koury and Myles Kane In Japanese with English subtitles

Few people can say they are “the best” at what they do. Jiro Ono If you are film student, a filmgoer or an aspiring film director, this doc From Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (The can. This 85-year-old sushi master creates with Zen-like focus his is a must-see. Eric Swain and Troy Bernier are scientists by day and Last King of Scotland) comes the story of Bob Marley, a towering works of art each day in a seeming hole-in-the-wall sushi bar in amateur filmmakers by night. Over the years these two friends have figure of musical history, whose music and message resonate the Tokyo subway, the first sushi bar to receive three Michelin stars. turned out many of their own amateur, sci-fi inspired unintentionally around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive. This beautifully photographed film shows us the vision, the relent- funny movies. Planet X is the duo’s most ambitious endeavor to date From his early days to his rise to international superstardom, this less pursuit of perfection and driving force of this culinary genius. and requires a legion of amateur actors, semi-skilled workers and one-of-a-kind, complex man is revealed through rare footage, His creations are astonishingly beautiful and mouthwatering, a feast a giant leap of faith. Join in their journey to realize their filmmaking incredible performances and interviews with people who knew for the eyes and dinner reservations afterwards are suggested. dream. A big hit at the Tribeca and Traverse City Film Festivals. him best. The gifted MacDonald treats us to the portrait of a Sponsored by MSU Asian Studies Sponsored by MSU Media Sandbox man of depth and nuance, of inner light and shadow. Friday, nov. 9 - 9:15pm - theater c wells hall saturday, nov. 10 - 3:00pm - theater d wells hall friday, nov. 9 - 9:15pm - theater d wells hall wednesday, nov. 14 - 6:30pm - celebration! Cinema saturday, nov. 10 - 9:00pm - theater b wells hall monday, nov. 12 - 8:30pm - celebration! cinema PAGE 6 Opening thursday Night Film night classic Searching the for Sugar man godfather Wednesday, Nov. 7 Thursday, Nov. 8 7:30 pm EL Hannah 7:00 pm Conrad Community Center Hall, MSU

Wells hall theatER a WELLS HALL THEATER B WELLS HALL THEATER C (BERGMAN) (capra) (FELLINI)

FRIDAY Connected: an autobiography of shorts program 1 queen of versailles love, death technology (120 min.) (90 min.) 7:00 PM (80 min.)

free china: the courage to believe* chico & rita jiro dreams of sushi 9:15 PM (75 min.) (94 min.) (81 min.)

saturDAY 48/5 film contest filmmakers panel discussion 2012 winners best of fest shorts 1:00 PM (free) (free) (free)

the duck hunter own worst enemy* grassroots 3:00 PM (100 min.) (89 Min.) (90 min.)

dead dad take this waltz the exorcist in the 21st century* 6:00 PM (90 min.) (116 min.) (80 min.)

9:00 PM 5 broken cameras journey to planet x turn me on, dammit (90 min.) (78 min.) (76 min.)

sunday east of nowhere* lmfc student documentaries* brothers on the line 12 noon (72 min.) (87 min.) (83 min.) 1913 Massacre

Complete film schedule & complex* as janesville goes 2:30 pm refuge: stories of the selfhelp home (92 min.) (80 min.) (125 min.) jane of all trades* chicago farmer qwerty* 5:30 pm & after the factory* (94 min.) (90 min.) (81 min.) *Filmmaker scheduled to attend thursday Closing PAGE 7 night classic Night Film the the godfather intouchables Thursday, Nov. 8 Thursday, Nov. 15 7:00 pm Conrad 7:30pm EL Hannah complete film schedule Hall, MSU Community Center

WELLS HALL THEATER C WELLS HALL THEATER D (FELLINI) (HITCHCOCK)

queen of versailles headhunters Celebration (90 min.) (100 min.) Cinema

jiro dreams of sushi marley 200 East Edgewood Boulevard (81 min.) (144 min.) Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 393-7469 best of fest shorts best of fest shorts sunday (free) (free) 6:30 pm 8:30 pm

grassroots journey to planet x queen of take this (90 min.) (78 min.) versailles waltz the exorcist in the 21st century* the owner* monday (80 min.) (100 min.) 6:30 pm 8:30 pm

turn me on, dammit shorts program 2 connected marley (76 min.) (108 min.) tuesday brothers on the line lmfc short film program a* 6:30 pm 8:30 pm (83 min.) (106 min.) the owner headhunters

as janesville goes lmfc student films* (80 min.) (108 min.) wednesday 6:30 pm 8:30 pm jane of all trades* lmfc short film program b* jiro dreams turn me on, & after the factory* (81 min.) (101 Min.) of sushi dammit schedule is subject to change PAGE 8 the own worst The owner enemy queen of Directed by 25 Directed by Jessica versailles directors from Judd, Michael Judd Directed by 5 Continents Lauren Greenfield

Conceived by MSU grads, Marty Shea and Ian Bonner, this This cute, romantic, pre-Looper time-traveling independent film Don’t mistake this for a “Real Housewives” episode. This riveting docu- CollabFeature is an incredible achievement in artistic collaboration was made by Lansing native, Michael Judd. James Keaton is con- mentary captures in comically tragic proportions the rags-from-riches tale bringing together 25 filmmakers from around the world to make vinced that his rival, Frederic Nichols stole one of his inventions. of billionaire timeshare king David Siegel and his wife Jackie, the former a feature film. Each one contributed to the creation of the story, Having invented a time-machine, Keaton travels back in time Mrs. Florida and their 6 kids. The film begins with the family triumphantly linking each segment into a cohesive, entertaining film that follows to thwart his competitor and to push his younger self to work constructing the biggest house in America, a 90,000 sq. ft. palace. The eco- the adventures of an old backpack as it travels around the world harder. Meanwhile, his neglected girlfriend, Leila, finds the time nomic crisis hits and over the next two years, their sprawling empire col- from one owner to another. Who is the original owner? machine and uses it to try to convince her younger self not to lapses causing major changes in lifestyle and forcing them to realize what Director Marty Shea scheduled to attend. get involved with Keaton in the first place. Her plan fails when is truly valuable. A fascinating character study of people who thought they Sponsored by MSU Media Sandbox she falls in love with the younger Keaton all over again. had it all. Winner, US Directing Award, Sundance Film Festival. Docs A-Z saturday, nov. 10 - 9:00pm - theater c wells hall Director Michael Judd scheduled to attend. Friday, nov. 9 - 7:00pm - theater c wells hall tuesday, nov. 13 - 6:30pm - celebration! cinema saturday, nov. 10 - 3:00pm - theater c wells hall sunday, nov. 11 - 6:30pm - celebration! cinema

& take this turn me waltz on, dammit Directed by Directed by Jannicke Sarah Polley Systad Jacobsen

In this daring and passionate look at romance, Margot (played by A dry, sweet, dirty-minded tale set in the hinterlands of Norway, the incandescent Michelle Williams) meets a handsome artist on this film testifies to the continuing strength — not to mention a plane and flirts with him during a shared cab ride from the air- strangeness — of Scandinavian cinema. Fifteen-year-old Alma port. To their shock, they are neighbors. Margot must make sense has raging hormones and erotic fantasies that interfere with her of her sexual attraction and how it is affecting her marriage to schooling, her friends, her single mother and a snooping neighbor. Lou (Seth Rogen), whom she married very young. A very good Funny, a bit shocking, but always ringing true, this is one of the Sarah Silverman plays her cynical, alcoholic sister-in-law. This film best coming–of-age films, especially about a girl’s burgeoning Features is frank, erotic, funny and insightful from a woman’s view. sexuality. Funny and fun! Sponsored by MSU Canadian Studies Centre saturday, nov. 10 - 6:00pm - theater b wells hall Saturday, Nov. 10 - 9:00pm - Theater c Wells Hall sunday, nov. 11 - 8:30pm - celebration! cinema wednesday, Nov. 14 - 8:30pm - Celebration! Cinema

FALL 2012 first Prize - MSU Filmmaker Club - Fuzzy Side of Romance second Prize - The Coughing Dog Pictures - White Wine third Prize - Back Corner Films - Baller for Life (new competitor!) Honorable Mention - 82 Films - Isiah (new competitor!) Saturday, Nov. 10 - 1pm Theater A Wells Hall - FREE WINTER 2012 Come see the winners of the Winter and First Place - Vimana – Product Fall 48/5 Film Contests. These teams created Second Place - Confused Stallion - Crystal Clear (new competitor) a five-minute film within 48 hours having to Third Place - W/K Films - Go to Hell incorporate given elements into the film. Honorable Mention - MSU Filmmakers - Walk-Through THE BEST OF PANEL DISCUSSION Saturday, Nov. 10 - 1pm - Theater B Wells Hall - free THE FEST How have the Michigan Tax Incentives affected Saturday, Nov. 10 - 1pm

48/5 Film contest filmmaking in Michigan for Hollywood studio Theater C Wells Hall - free productions and local film productions? What See a compilation of short films selected from about the ancillary businesses? How does it look past East Lansing Film Festivals for the future? Are filmmaking schools and Saturday, Nov. 10 - 1pm university film production majors increasing the state productivity? What is the perception of Theater D Wells Hall - free See a surprise selection of documentaries chosen Michigan’s film community from outside the state? from past ELFF festivals. PAGE 9 PAGE SHORT film PROGRAMS 1 & 2 Directed by Christopher Radcliff, Christopher Radcliff, by Directed | 20 min. Wolkstein Lauren to an unknown traveling A man and a boy, find respite in a motel swimming destination, Nothing is quite what it seems to be. pool. the strange ones crocodile nile | 17 min. Dampiere Javier by Directed All a father wants to do is relax with his at the at the hotel while his son plays wife No chance. fun house. “Crocodile Nile” written in ink (Co Rax Zostalo Zapisane) min. Domnhall Gleeson | 12 by Directed A man tries after to reconnect with his sister 14 years of no contact. dreaming american | 24 min. Percy Lee by Directed America A man fights in the it in ring to make immigrationbut is his biggest opponent. miracles on honey bee hill | 20 min. Bob Pondillo by Directed but true pines for woman love, A young her when she finds her 'special someone', . disapproves. religious church family zealously school days shoot Jamie Nigashaki | 3 min. by Directed a chance and shoot without regret. Take Ballerina Bryan | 15 min. by Stafford Directed suit A man in a black A knock at the door. presents Frank with a scenario of impossible choices. noreen min. Domnhall Gleeson | 18 by Directed NorvilleOn his firstwork, of needs to day transport very psychotics who have two Starringstrange quirks. Gleeson. Brendan private sun | 25 min. Alayan Rami by Directed Mariama vitamin D deficiency that causes has doctor prescribes Her her to a bone illness. privacysunbathe but is precious and rare. A man with an unusual medical problem medical problem A man with an unusual seeks help from a call girl she is all but him. wrong for cataplexy Salcido | 7.5 min. John by Directed future learning | 13 min. Akira Kaufman Eli by Directed Forward thinking educators are redefining a technologi- minds for engage young we how future.cally-advanced fight scene | 5 min. Ford Jim by Directed in a bad partAfter his car breaks down of a man tries otherswalk home but to town, plan. a different have Shorts Program 1 - Friday, nov. 9 - 7:00pm - theater b wells hall b wells - theater 9 - 7:00pm nov. 1 - Friday, Program Shorts Shorts Program 2 - saturday, nov. 10 - 9:00pm - theater d wells hall - saturday, nov. 10 - 9:00pm - theater Shorts Program 2 Directed by Daniel Campbell | 11 min. by Directed NorvilleOn his firstwork, of needs to day transport very psychotics who have two strange quirks. the orderly suddenly zinat Azad | 21 min. Nikkah Navid by Directed world is turned when her Simin’s upside down her back. real mother wants to take daughter’s A Southern brothers Gothic tale of two who go to desperate measures to please their mother.t overbearing pillow Miller | 12 min. and Miles Josh by Directed the miners Burton | 12 min. Toddy by Directed A depressed man confronts an odd obsession daughter finds first with a love while his young local hoodlum. PAGE 10 lake michigan film competition Films McCrory &NicholeRoot McCrory janesville sunday, nov.11-5:30pmtheater awells hall much playing music. says he’sFarmer really fromBackenforth, Illinoisbecausehetravels so upcoming album. Hailingfromthesmalltown ofDelavan, Chicago Farmer, andtherecordingofhis footage, interviews blending concert folkThis filmprofilesthemodern musicianCodyDiekoff, akaChicago sunday, nov.11-2:30pmtheater cwells hall Sponsored by MSUOurDaily Work/Our Daily Lives reinvent andtown theirtownprotesters. leaders andlives. Seeworkers then, Governor of Walker unleashingafury endscollective bargaining collective bargaining. plant; First, GMshutsdown Janesville'scentury-old Wisconsin unwittingly becamethebattlefield rights and over unions sunday, nov.11-5:30pmtheater Cwells hall cities. for nextgeneration thenewrulebook writing novators the future. dialogueallows toseehow communities thesefallengiants,This trans-continental worldwide troubled astheyare, justmightbethein- to re-build theireconomies. Free-thinkingentrepreneurs, conceptsofgrowth arepropellingDetroitandLodzinto puttinganewspinontraditional hanging by athreadsincethefallofcommunism. Inbothcities, theirpopulationshave fled, theirunemployment hasspiked, andnow, theyaretrying After theFactory: andPoland’s inLodzhasbeen Detroit, onfumessincethefallofautoindustry textileindustry Michiganhasbeenrunning aboutMichiganandthepeopleimpactedby theMichiganFilm story heartfelt Tax Incentive. Jane of All Trades: Whiledocumentingherlife over thepast3years, Chris-Teena Constascapturesa sunday, nov.11-2:30pmtheater awells hall for overnity provided 70years. asafe haven EuropeanJewishrefugeesandsurvivors inChicagotomorethan1,000Central Selfhelp Homefor theoldestamongthem. ofhow thissingularcommu- In thisfilm, tellthestory ofvictimsNazipersecution thelastgeneration toChicago. Jewsimmigrated German community for JewsfleeingNazipersecution,They setouttocreateasupportive eventually establishing the Refuge: StoriesoftheSelfhelpHome: Inthelate1930s, following theferocious anti-JewishviolenceofKristallnacht, groupofyoung adetermined toescapethedancehall.trying Guthrie, whosefather Arlo Woody wroteasongaboutthetown, narrates. events of1913.the tragic After afalse “fire” was yelled, 73people, mostly children, todeath were crushed 1913 Massacre: Calumet, miningtown onMichigan’s aonce-thriving UpperPeninsula, isstillhaunted by sunday, nov.11-2:30 pm-theater awells hall in oneplace, nowhere. Their relationship begins grow untilthose closesttohimkeep them until hemeetsLydia, much like himself. atalentedyet lostartist has todealwiththeunresolved conflictswithfamily andfriends event. tohis hometown afteratragic fiveDeacon returns years He Directed by Matthew nowhere* Directed by Brad IN |90minutes as goes east of Documentary Documentary chicago farmer WI |84min. Cory Poplin Cory Lichtenstein Directed by IL |94min. Feature brothers on brothers on sunday, nov.11-2:30pmtheater bwells hall Decisions, decisions, decisions. Directedby MSUgrad. out ofhisparent'shouse. demandhisattention. Newandoldfriends a twenty-something, afterbeingkicked apartment moves intohisfirst unknown young adultsfeel whentheyventure ontheirown. Jeremy, depictsthesocialawkwardness andthescary story This heartfelt sunday, nov.11-12noon -theater cwells hall Sponsored by MSUOurDaily Work/Our Daily Lives Sheen.and politicallandscapeofanation. by Martin Narrated United Auto Workers (UAW) thesocial, uniontransformed economic, brothers, champions, laborandcivilrights ofthe whoseleadership exploresthelegacyofReuther This provocative documentary sunday, nov.11-5:30 pm-theater bwells hall tionship grows indifferent directions jeopardizingZoe’s lifelong dream. Scrabble Championship, shemeetsMarty, recluse. anirascible Their rela- messages. toentertheNational Justbefore Zoegains thecourage ofMotor the IllinoisDepartment Vehicles gleaninglicensesfor dirty The socially outcastbut verballyalonely deskjobat gifted Zoeworks Directed by Sasha complex* the line qwerty* Curtis MatzkeCurtis Documentary Bill Sebastian MI |92min. Directed by MI |80min. Directed by IL |91min. Reuther Feature Feature Jane ofalltrades* Directed by Ken RossandLouisGaldieri After thefactory* the selfhelphome REFUGE: storiesof MI 42min. |Docu- Directed by Chris-Teena Constas IL |60minutes |Documentary Directed by EthanBensinger 1913 Massacre MI |66min. |Documentary MI 45min. |Documentary Directed by PhilipLauri mentary Shown with: Shown with: civilian life. a female challengeher adjustmentto veteran On onefatefulnight, of the warexperiences Directed by Wenhwa Ts'ao |IL14min. yard. They sharetheirobsessions. Earth. Megrecordsghostly voices inagrave- Victor listenstosatellitesastheyorbitthe Directed by Clayton Brown |IL18min. fronted withconsequencesofhispastmistake. Detectives Sr.Abrams andsonJuniorarecon- gonewrong, afterapoliceraid Seven years Directed by Jeffrey Elmont|MI11 min. trying toconnectwiththeworld. trying ofaman non-linearstory twine inthisquirky All thepathsof Tommy Button'slife inter Directed by Keith Jefferies |MI12min. todealwithhisimpendingdeath. ren tries does.Everyone With oneday remaining, War- Warren knows thetimeanddateofhisdeath. Directed by ChrisRaby |MI16min. Towing* Tommy Button* The Date Galileo's Grave Junior student films LMFC Shorts - PAGE 11 PAGE lake michigan film competition Films wayne state university columbia college chicago columbia college chicago grand valley state university compass college of cinematic arts a work in progress stuntman The last interview The treehouse max-bot 3000* Directed by Aaron Ruge | MI | 17 min. Ruge | MI | 17 min. Aaron by Directed a Forced to attend a motivational seminar, a wrong turn real estate agent takes wimpy and ends up in a stuntman-training course. Directed by Zachary Mehrbach | IL | 9 min. Zachary by Mehrbach | IL | 9 min. Directed an interview to sits down woman A lonely to confront her fears of emotional connection. Sheeran and A.J. by Directed min. | IL | 14 Sam Shapson faced with an very 11-year-olds different Two uncertain future step into the treehouse. | MI | 8 min. Michael Snyder by Directed When the teacher assigns the class to create a presentation of what they want the most in the and tell. show a robot for Max builds world, Directed by Judy Nanney| MI | 14 min. MI | 14 min. Nanney| Judy by Directed finds ruined alcoholism, by A homeless man, a magical notebook in a dumpster that he can help him change his life. believes taylor college taylor college michigan state university michigan state university michigan state university case of the torched turf of another time* thrive with less* thrive with one split second* acheron student documentaries - 12 noon - theater b wells hall wells b - theater - 12 noon documentaries student hall wells d theater - 2:30pm - films student Directed by Kelly O'Sullivan and O'Sullivan Kelly by Directed Normington | MI | 31 min. Taylor field was lit on fire! The high school football why? And, Who torched the turf? Directed by Eric Nystrom | IN | 13 min. | IN | 13 min. Eric Nystrom by Directed An insider's look at the passion of living history re-enactors at the Mississinewa 1812 in centralevent Indiana. Directed by Matt Radick and by Directed 61 min. Michels | MI | Josh to live themselves adults challenge Six young in the process. and change their lives minimally Erica Henry by | IN | 12 min. Directed Photographer and survivor Leah Hoskins gives offering free by back to the cancer community photo sessions to families with terminal illnesses. Directed by Kris Sundberg | MI | 16 min. Kris Sundberg | MI | 16 min. by Directed The mysterious James along the Kharon guides James vast meandering of the undead. stream choose his fate or face the unthinkable. must filmmakers scheduled to attend scheduled * filmmakers Lightning Man: The Allen Glukowski Story Neurotica: After Dark Cupcake Bandits* Heart Shaped Man Heart Shaped The Vacuum Kid* Directed by Sam Kretchmar | IL | 10 min. Sam Kretchmar by Directed A man destined to break the world record of times struck most number for lightning. by Directed by Joshua Courtade | MI | 11 min. Joshua by Directed Doug wants After the opening of his latest play, Then his wife. to celebrate leading lady, with the strange from the kitchen… noises emanate Directed by Jeffery T. Schultz | MI | 10 min. T. Jeffery by Directed A couple of tough guys whose paths cross to face their join forces town in a two-road greatest fear. Directed by Kristen Miller | MI | 4 min. by Directed landscape A man gets lost in a psychedelic and finds himself in surrealistic in adventures video. this music Directed by Katharine Mahalic | IL | 12 min. by Directed Krichbaum what stands up for Kyle 12-year-old the vacuum cleaner - for in - his love he believes curiosity celebrity. a source of pride, and even Short film program a: 12 noon - theater d wells hall d wells - theater noon a: 12 program film Short hall d wells - theater b: 5:30pm program film short LMFC Film key Film LMFC The Brotherhood: Chicago Hank Danger and the Woman From Venus! Sunday dinner* message sent* vanishing act A profile of a trio bound by the love of A profile of a trioby the love bound lines down different skateboarding who follow the sidewalk of life. Directed by Wing Ko | IL | 35 min. Wing Ko by Directed The quirky storyAmerican facing Family of an hard times. Directed by Jeff Burton Jeff | MI | 10 min. by Directed A homeless man finds a cell phone full of trouble. Directed by Harper Philbin | MI | 22 min. by Directed A struggling Magician is in love with his Lovely A struggling with his Lovely Magician is in love devastated to find she is in is Assistant but with a Mime. love Directed by Joshua Courtade | MI | 15 min. Joshua by Directed Directed by Joshua Courtade | MI | 12 min. Joshua by Directed Venusian thwart Hank Danger must Adventurer a Earth! to destroy a new weapon plot for spy's PAGE 12 2012 East Lansing Film Festival

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in the true crime genre. from: they were nobody’s women. I felt The book is a 10-chapter guide for mothers, “I never studied serial killers before, and I terrible about it and I thought maybe I could covering everything from the impact on Nobody’s voice thought it’d be a good challenge,” Miller said. shed a little light on it. It really became clear siblings to dealing with coaches and handling “It was a horrific story and I thought maybe to me that I made the right decision when I injuries. Lansing author explores the there was another attended the trial and saw the families of these “It is everything you need to enjoy case of the Cleveland Strangler story to be told.” “Nobody’s Women” women. They weren’t ‘nobody’s women.’” gymnastics with your daughter,” Wieber said. Miller said book signing Possibly to break up the bleakness of “This is the book I wished would’ve been By RICH TUPICA Sowell never With Steve Miller the material, Miller spent the last year handed me.” A chat with local author Steve Miller about actually talked Oct. 25 simultaneously working on a book about the 4th Annual Zombie Wieber has his new true-crime book “Nobody’s Women” about the 7 p.m. Detroit rock ‘n’ roll scene, which will be out Night plans to write other Schuler Books & Music can take some disturbingly dark turns. He murders, so next year. Miller has also covered countless With Rita Wieber books on sports, 1982 Grand River Ave. knows this genre isn’t everyone’s bag. Miller relied on trials and murder cases, including serving Oct. 25 including the story Okemos 7 p.m. “I’ve been places where (the) true crime the eight hours schulerbooks.com time as a reporter at the Dallas Morning of 10 Olympians as (section) is put in the back along with the skin of interrogation News and working as a national reporter for Schuler Books & Music seen through their mags,” he said. “I don’t know if it’s a guilty tapes he acquired the Washington Times, People magazine and 2820 Towne Center Blvd. mothers’ eyes. In Lansing pleasure or what, but obviously true crime is from police. U.S. News and World Report. schulerbooks.com the meantime, she huge. I mean, look at all the TV shows, the Miller wasn’t able to meet with Sowell, so is planning her movies … and we’re documenting history.” his interviews were done by phone, where he costume for the 4th For the past year Miller has been working saw a side of serial killers most people don’t How to raise Annual Zombie on a book about Anthony Sowell, also known think about. Night where she will help judge costumes “He was very flippant,” Miller said about and other Olympic-style events around his conversations with your Olympian the Schuler Books & Music in Eastwood, Sowell. “He felt he had the including a Brain Eating contest. Breakfast of upper hand. Talking to him champions, indeed. on the phone and reading Rita Wieber writes how-to his letters, I’d go, ‘This guy’s kind of a dick.’ He’s a serial book for ‘gym moms’ killer and he’s a dick. Other murderers I’ve talked to By BILL CASTANIER over the years show some In her book “Gym Mom: The Twists and contrition, but (Sowell) was Turns of Your Daughter’s Gymnastics Career,” not contrite.” Rita Wieber (mother of Olympic team Gold “He would take these Medalist Jordyn Weiber) writes about the women by surprise,” he said. stressful and gratifying times of her daughter’s th “I say in the book, ‘This guy is 12-year quest to the 2012 London Olympics. 4 annual a true monster. This is what a Just reading about the intensity of effort for monster does.’” both the family and the athlete is enough to zombie night Miller said it was trigger a zombie-like stupor. Sowell’s victims and their Wieber wrote the book for other gym The Zombie Olympics under-publicized stories moms on how to raise a competitive gymnast. that encouraged him to Featuring Gym Mom keep writing this gruesome Author RITA WIEBER account. mother of Gold Medal Gymnast Courtesy photo “These were women JORDYN WIEBER Michigan auhor Steve Miller appears at Schuler Books & who were snatched off Music in Okemos at 7 p.m. Oct. 25. the streets,” Miller said. “They all had terrible Kids’ and Adults’ as “The Cleveland Strangler.” Between 2005 problems. Most of them Costume Contests and 2009 Sowell, now 53, killed 11 women had really sordid pasts and drug problems. and kept various body parts from each of his But these women still existed; they lived Feed the hunger victims in his home. It was Jeffrey Dahmer- and breathed. It spoke to me that these are - Food drive - Bring a like brutality. In 2011, Sowell was convicted, people who weren’t well represented. As the non-perishable food item and now resides on death row in Ohio. This case progressed, they weren’t missed. Society LANSING - OFF SOUTH CEDAR AT 1-96 and get a goodie bag! story caught the eye of Miller and it soon didn’t miss them. That’s where the title came VISIT CELEBRATIONCINEMA.COM OR CALL 393-SHOW - consumed his life. On Thursday, Schuler Books in Okemos 7 pm. Thur. October 27 hosts a book-signing event with Miller for Lansing Location this unsettling paperback, published through 43rd Anniversary Sale! Penguin/Berkley. This is Miller’s third outing today thru Oct. 30 Girls’ Night Out 43% off 20% off Urban Fantasy Author All Used Everything JOCELYNN DRAKE Merchandise Angel’s Ink $43 & Under Else US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd 3 pm. Sun. November 4 www.NCGmovies.com Curious Book Shop Lansing Location Three floors of treasures! (517) 316-9100 For more information, visit Student Discount with ID 307 E. Grand River * E. Lansing * We validate parking. ID required for “R” rated films Mon-Sat 10-8, Sun 12-5 * 517-332-0112 * www.curiousbooks.com www.schulerbooks.com 28 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 24, 2012 Listings deadline is 5 p.m. the THURSDAY BEFORE publication. Paid classes will be listed in print at the cost of one enrollment (maximum $20). Please submit them to the events calendar at www.lansingcitypulse.com. If you need help, please call Dana at (517) 999-5069. Email information to [email protected]. OCT. 25 Roll Me Do you remember the 2009 Super Bowl ad with the little kid who finds two pennies and puts them in the Ronald McDonald house box at McDonalds? Well, if you don’t, find it on YouTube — it’s adorable. This Thursday, you can do your part for that same charity, with a much more local connection. The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan, which began in the late ‘90s, is having its Bowl for the House fundraiser at the MSU Union. Guests can play in teams, up to five people, for two games and enjoy some pizza. Search the couch for some spare change, hopefully you’ll find more than two pennies. 7-9 p.m. FREE, $20 donations. Spartan Lanes, MSU Union, MSU Campus, East Lansing. rmhmm.org/bowl. OCT. 28 Thrill Me In March 2010, comedian Brian Regan broke a record for most consecutive shows set by a comedy giant, Jerry Seinfeld. In January 2012 he went on to do 10 more sold-out performances at that same theater, the Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City. This Wednesday, October 24 Sunday, as part of his national theater tour, the hit Classes and Seminars comedian will be gracing the Wharton Center stage Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 for a one-night-only performance. His material p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. ranges from his childhood to your average Joe’s Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5866. Community Yoga. Power yoga class. 6 p.m. FREE. typical events, such as shipping a package with Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488- UPS. The popular funnyman has appeared on the 5260. late night TV with Johnny Carson, Conan O’Brien Prayer & Meditation Group. Improve and recently made his 20th appearance on David your practice in both. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Pilgrim Letterman. 7 p.m. $40. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-7434. Courtesy Photo Drawing Class. All levels welcome, with Dennis whartoncenter.com. O'Meara. 1-3:30 p.m. $50 for 4 weeks. Gallery 1212 Fine Art Studio, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. After-School Youth Gardening Programming. Ages 11-17. 3:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Hunter Park OCT. 28 Community GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. Kill Me Liberal Theology. Discussion. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Lies, secrets and murder, and no, this isn’t a description for the latest Bond movie. On Sunday, Wanderer’s Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-7434. Teahouse is hosting its annual Murder Mystery High Tea, with this year’s theme being “Celebrity Celebrations.” pilgrimucc.com. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in character — detective hats and pipes optional. Throughout the Swing Guitar Christmas. Guitar instruction by evening, participants will have to put together the mystery and figure out “whodunnit,” (cue the "Law and Ray Kamalay. Course Number- 43335. 6-7:30 p.m. Order" “chung-chung”). Everyone will be a suspect, including those you came with. There will be a buffet $139. MICA Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing. (517) dinner and prizes for best costume, best actor and who guessed the killer. (For more Halloween events, check 483-1860. out our special listings on page 36.) 5-7 p.m. $20 students, $25 adults. Wanderer’s Teahouse, 547 E. Grand River See Out on the Town, Page 31 Ave., East Lansing. (517) 580-4043. • Pumpkins $.19 per lb. OCT. 30 Large variety of shapes & sizes Teach Me In the land of Spartans, thinking about Ann Arbor often brings a bad taste • Squash Acorn, Butternut & Buttercup to our mouths. But there is one place that will leave your mouth watering $.29 per lb. (and belly full): Zingerman’s. Next Tuesday, Zingerman’s co-founder and owner Paul Saginaw appears at the East Lansing Food Co-op for the “Local • Hardy Mum Plants Connections, Local Prosperity” series. Saginaw will share his experience 3 for $9.99 growing Zingerman’s into a 30-year-old enterprise with almost 600 employees • Decorative Gourds in eight locations and having sales of $44 million. Fun fact: it was prominently 5 for $.99 featured in the recent romantic-comedy “The Five-Year Engagement,” making the store from Ann Arbor one that even the biggest Spartan fan should be impressed by. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. 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Wednesday THURsday FRIday SATUR DAY Bar 30, 2324 Showtime Drive D.J. Skitzo, 10 p.m. D.J. John Beltran, 10 p.m. D.J. John Beltran, 10 p.m. D.J. Skitzo, 10 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. D.J., 9 p.m. Greyhound Larry, 9 p.m. Greyhound Larry, 9 p.m. Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St. Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Vince Morris, 8 p.m. Vince Morris, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Vince Morris, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Mighty Medicine, 10 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Tryst Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Smooth Daddy, 9:30 p.m. Smooth Daddy,, 9:30 p.m. The Firm, 229 S. Washington Square DnW Sound DJs, 9 p.m. Various DJs, 9 p.m. Halloween Party, 9 p.m. Grand Café/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Kathy Ford Band, 7:30 p.m. Karoke with Joanie Daniels, 7 p.m. Halloween Party, 8 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Stan Budzynski & Third Degree, 9:30 p.m. Jen Sygit & Lincoln County Process, 9:30 p.m. Global Village, 9:30 p.m. Global Village, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Light Warrior, 9 p.m. Rockie Fresh, 7:30 p.m. Gentlemen Hall & Roster Machine, 8 p.m. Flobots, 5:30 p.m., Kyle Hall, 10 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Jackpine Snag, 9 p.m. Clear Soul Forces, 9:30 p.m. Anamanaguchi, 7:30 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Open Mic Night, 9:30 p.m. The Hoopties, 10 p.m. Zydecrunch, 9:30 p.m. Zydecrunch, 9:30 p.m. Rookies, 16460 S. US 27 Sammy Gold, 7-10 p.m. Water Pong DJ, 9 p.m. Karaoke dance party with DJ Klimaxx, 9 p.m. Live Bands with DJs & DJ Klimaxx, 9 p.m. Rum Runners, 601 East Michigan Ave. Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Dueling Pianos & DJ, 9 p.m. Dueling Pianos & DJ, 7 p.m. Dueling Pianos & DJ, 7 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave. Frog & the Beeftones, 10 p.m. Frog & the Beeftones, 9 p.m. Frog & the Beeftones, 9 p.m. Uli's Haus of Rock, 419 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Various bands, 9 p.m. DR.ME, 9 p.m. Capital City Fall Brawl, 9 p.m. Waterfront Bar & Grill, 325 City Market Drive Mike Eyia Quartet, 7 p.m. Joe Wright, 7 p.m. Sunday Karaoke, 9 p.m. Drag Queens Gone Wild, 11 p.m., Spiral Dance Bar; DJ Mike, 9:30 p.m., LeRoy's Bar & Grill; Open Mic, 5 p.m., Open Blues Jam, 7-11 p.m. Uli's Haus of Rock. Monday Steppin' In It, 9:30 p.m., Green Door: Easy Babies funk trio, 10 p.m., The Exchange. Open-Mic Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Michigan Brewing Company-Lansing. Monday Funday, 9 p.m., The Firm Bar. Tuesday Tommy Foster & Guitar Bob, 9 p.m., The Exchange; Neon Tuesday, 9 p.m., Mac's Bar. Jazz Tuesday Open Jam, 9 p.m., Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave. City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 31

Farm to Plate Dinner. Featuring a harvest menu. Out on the town 6-8 p.m. $75 adult, $125 per couple & $30 child. SALE ENDS SATURDAY Peacock Road Tree Farm, 11854 Peacock Road, from page 28 Laingsburg. mifma.org. Saving Your Memories in a Digital World. Youth Art Expo. College & university students Learn how to upload, share, save & manage photos. meet with high school students interested in arts Since1865, we have been helping gentlemen 6-8 p.m. FREE. Foster Community Center, 200 N. degrees. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. FREE. Lansing Center, by providing the finest in men’s fashions. Foster Ave., Lansing. (517) 708-4393. 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Credit Repair Workshop. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Help for Adults. With letters, job applications, Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, 600 W. Maple, computers & more. 1 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown 147th YEAR Lansing. (517) 372-5980. Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl. Michigan Abstinence Program. Curriculum org. training, mentoring, discussion & activities. 6-8 p.m. Michigan Ghost Hunting. Learn about Lansing ANNIVERSARY FREE. South Side Community Coalition, 2101 West Paranormal group. Q&A. 6-8 p.m. FREE. CADL South Holmes Road, Lansing. (517) 882-3772. Lansing Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) U.S. Citizenship Class. Learn steps to apply for 272-9840. citizenship & get ready for interview. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Paranormal Fiction Panel. Featuring seven CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., authors from Michigan & New York. 7 p.m. FREE. Lansing. (517) 367-6300. cadl.org. Schuler Books & Music, Lansing, 2820 Towne Centre SALE T'ai Chi Ch'uan & Qigong. With instructor Bruce Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316-7495. Ching. 5:45-7 p.m. Drop ins welcome. $60. ACC Natural Healing & Wellness, 617 Ionia, Lansing. (517) Music 708-8510. massageandwellnesslansing.com Jazz Wednesdays. Featuring new jazz artists Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. First each week. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Gracie's Place, 151 S. Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. Putnam, Williamston. (517) 655-1100. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954. Group Ukulele Play Along. Instruments available Escape & Rejuvenate. Meditative movement & guided or bring own. 6 p.m. FREE. Marshall Music, 3240 E. meditation. 12:15 p.m. FREE. ACC Natural Healing and Saginaw St., Lansing. (517) 337-9700. marshallmusic. Wellness, 617 Ionia, Lansing. massageandwellnesslansing. com. com, meetup.com/lansingbodymindspirit. Stan Budzynski & 3rd Degree. Blues music. Tech Knowledge E-Pathways. Informational 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. FREE. The Green Door, 2005 E. Henry Kositchek Louis Kositchek Richard Kositchek session. 9 a.m. FREE. Capital Area Michigan Works, Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 482-6376. 2110 S. Cedar St., Lansing. epathways.org. Literature and Poetry Events Baby Time. Books & songs for 2 years & younger, Frandor Area Non-Motorized Transportation with a parent/caregiver. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Summit. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Foster Community Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. Lansing. (517) 321-4014 x3. Practice Your English. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Tween Book Club. Ages 9-12. Rob Buyea's Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East "Because of Mr. Terupt." 4-5 p.m. FREE. Delta Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Celebrate with us thru Saturday, October 27th Allen Street Farmers Market. Fresh food & more. Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. 2:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 Out of This World Book Club. 'The Nightmare Save throughout our store: E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 485-4279. People' by Lawrence Watt-Evans. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Homework Help. Any subject, grads K-12. 5 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Suits – save $100 FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Lansing. (517) 351-2420. elpl.org. Sport coats – save $50 Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl.org. Author Charles Bell. "Where Did We Go Wrong?" 6- Dress Shirts – A great selection of wrinkle free shirts Mid-Day Mosaic: Visitation. "Road to God," 8:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 journey & destination. 12:15-12:45 p.m. FREE. Lansing S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6300. cadl.org. Anniversary priced Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Dress Trousers – Kositchek’s Anniversary Collection Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-9477. priced from $89 Colonial Village Walking Group. 10 a.m. FREE. Thursday, October 25 Grace United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. Classes and Seminars Neckwear – A handsome selection from $58.50 (517) 580-8560. Yoga 2XL. Learn to move with confidence. 7:15-8:15 Outerwear – Anniversary priced Smoke-free Pumpkin Giveaway. Declare your p.m. $8 suggested donation. Just B Yoga, 106 Island *our tailoring is always complimentary home smoke-free. 2:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. 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Events Harrison Roadhouse, 720 Michigan Ave., East 6500 Amwood Drive, Lansing. (517) 882-9733. Out on the town Bowl for the House. Ronald McDonald House Lansing. (517) 337-0200. harrisonroadhouse.com. Thursday Night Jazz. Featuring Peter Nelson from page 31 of Mid-Michigan fundraiser. 7-9 p.m. FREE, $20 Events donations. MSU Union, MSU Campus, East Lansing. Quartet. 9 p.m. FREE. Gone Wired Cafe, 2021 Salsa Dancing. Salsa lesson, 10 p.m. Dancing, those who have physical limitations, senior citizens rmhmm.org/bowl. E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-3234. 10:30 p.m. 10 p.m. $5. Los Tres Amigos, 1227 East or just need to unwind. 8 a.m. Up to $8. Just B Yoga, Euchre. No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta gonewiredlansing.com. Grand River Ave. East Lansing. (616) 466-9435. 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260. Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Stan Budzynski & 3rd Degree. Blues music. Teen Advisory Group. Ages 13-18, help plan Writers Roundtable. Get feedback on your work. Lansing. (517) 484-5600. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. FREE. The Firm, 227 S. programs & more. 5-6 p.m. FREE. Delta Township 6-7:45 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy's Classic Bar Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 487-3663. . District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. & Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482-0184. The Birdland Big Band. With Tommy Igoe. 7:30 p.m. 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Codependents Anonymous. 7-8 p.m. FREE. Spanish Conversation Group. Both English & $50. Pasant Theatre, Bogue St. and Wilson Road, East Colonial Village Walking Group. 10 a.m. FREE. Community Mental Health Building, 812 E. Jolly Road, Spanish will be spoken. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Lansing. (517) 432-2000. whartoncenter.com. Grace United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. Lansing. (517) 672-4072. Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) (Please see details Oct. 17.) Water media. All levels welcome, with Donna 351-2420. Theater Nite Ride Around Town. 8-10 mile bike ride Randall. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $50 for 4 weeks. Gallery Colonial Village Walking Group. 7 p.m. FREE. "Advise & Consent." Drama dealing with political around Lansing, stop halfway for food and drinks. 1212 Fine Art Studio, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. Grace United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. power and blackmail. 7 p.m. $10, $8 seniors & 5:30 p.m. FREE. Beaumont Tower, MSU Campus, English Country Dancing. No partner necessary. (Please see details Oct. 24.) students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, East Lansing. (517) 347-1689. Explore the figures, styling and floor patterns. 7:30- Friends of Historic Meridian Lecture Series. Lansing. (517) 482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. Fall Storytime. Stories, rhymes & crafts. Ages 2-5. 9 p.m. $20 series, $5 drop-in, $2 students. Foster Speaker Mitch Lutzke. 7:30-9 p.m. FREE. Meridian 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. Service Center, 2100 Gaylord Smith Court, East Literature and Poetry Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Incu-BaKe Entrepreneurial Series. Using your Lansing. (517) 347-7300. Author Kelly O'Connor McNees. Lansing native PLAYdate Thursday. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $8 for 2 kids. business to change communities. Speaker Marcy Oceans in Crisis. "End of the Line" documentary. will discuss her upcoming work "In Need of a Good Play, 4972 Northwind Drive, East Lansing. (517) 708- Bishop Kates. 6:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Holt-Delhi Discussion with Dr. Michael Jones. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Wife." 6-7 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 8746. playeastlansing.com. Library, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) 694-9351. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. Awaken 2012. Host Hannah Ouellette, speakers After-School Youth Gardening Programming. Lansing. (517) 487-6467. Storytime With Ms. Deb. Three books & a craft. & music. 7 p.m. $39 advance, $49 door. Mount Kids time: activities on gardening, healty recipies & Williamston Chamber Lunch. Speaker 10 a.m. FREE. Barnes & Noble, Lansing, 5132 W. Hope Church, 202 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. games. 4-5:30 p.m. FREE. Hunter Park Community David Wheatley. Engaging employees. 11 a.m. $10 Saginaw Highway, Lansing. (517) 327-0437. awakenconference.com. GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. members, $15 non-members. Brookshire Inn, 205 W. Art Class for Preschoolers. Easels provided. Church St. Williamston. (517) 655-1549. Music 10-11:30 a.m. $1, FREE adults. Delta Township LNC Volunteer Round-Up. For those looking Friday, October 26 Grand River Radio Diner Concert. Featuring Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. for volunteer opportunities. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Alfreda Classes and Seminars Benjamin Richard Hall & Kelsey Rottiers. Noon - 1 (517) 323-8555. Schmidt Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Our Daily Work/Lives. "Occupy the University: p.m. FREE. Grand Cafe/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River, Installing Laminate Flooring. How to install Road, Lansing. (517) 393-9883. Putting Student and Labor Activism in Perspective" Lansing. (517) 483-1710. lcc.edu/radio. laminate floor. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Greater Lansing MSU Libraries Film Series. Screening of "A Jewish - Tom Marvin. 12:15-1:30 p.m. FREE. MSU Museum Mason Symphony Orchestra Halloween Housing Coalition, 600 W. Maple, Lansing. (517) 372- Girl in Shanghai." 7 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, 100 Auditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing. Concert. Conducted by Timothy Krohn. 7:30 p.m. 5980. glhc.org. Main Library, MSU Campus, East Lansing. Oil Painting. For all levels with Patricia Singer. 10 FREE, donations. Chippeaw Middle School, 4000 N. Writing Center Group. For those interested in MSU Film Collective Screening. Featuring a.m.-Noon, $50 for 4 weeks. Gallery 1212 Fine Art Okemos Road, Okemos. masonorchestras.org. creative writing. 7-9 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public "Eighteen Springs." Discussion follows. 8 p.m. FREE. Studio, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. Ten Pound Fiddle Series. Featuring Cheryl Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. B122 Wells Hall, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) Gateway to Infinity. Take a virtual tour of the Wheeler, folk music. 8 p.m. $18, $15 Fiddle members, Social Media & Business. Luncheon event. 11:30 884-4441. universe. 8 p.m. $3, $2.50 students & seniors, $2 $5 students. Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 a.m. - 1 p.m. FREE. Kellogg Conference Center, 55 Help for Adults. With letters, job applications, kids. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East Grove St., East Lansing. tenpoundfiddle.org. S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. (800) 968-6482. computers & more. 1 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing. (517) 355-4676. pa.msu.edu/abrams. Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl. CBIpartner.com/Events. So You Want to Marry a Samurai? Theater org. Learn about iPad. How to use in the classroom. For Presentation. Room 201. 1:30-3 p.m. FREE. MSU "Steel Magnolias." Southern women take on life. Michigan Ghost Hunting. Learn about Lansing teachers. 6:10 - 9 p.m. $39. LCC Clinton County Center, International Center, 169 International Ctr., East 6:30 p.m. $33 dinner show, $28 senior/student dinner Paranormal group. Q&A. 7 p.m. FREE. CADL 1013 S. U.S.-27, St. Johns. (517) 483-1860. lcc.edu. Lansing. (517) 353-5040. & show, $15 show only. Waverly East Intermediate, Haslett Library, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) Ballot Issues. Learn about the six ballot Escape & Rejuvenate. 12:15 p.m. ACC Natural 3131 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 243-6040. 339-2324. proposals. Q&A. Refreshments. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Healing and Wellness, 617 Ionia, Lansing. (Please see "Advise & Consent." 8 p.m. $14, $12 seniors & After School Tutoring. Help in all subjects, FREE. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., details Oct. 24.) students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, grades K-12. 5 p.m. FREE. CADL Okemos LIbrary, Lansing. Wreath Decorating Demnostration. 4-5:30 Lansing. (Please see details Oct. 25.) 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. cadl.org. Hypnotherapy. Dave Miller. For weight loss, p.m. FREE. Smith Floral and Greenhouses, 124 E. "The Giver." When Jonas turns 12 he starts to smoking & stress relief. 7 p.m. FREE, $5 donations. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-5327. learn the truth about his "safe" world. 7 p.m. $7 Holt Charlar Place, 4230 Charlar Drive, Holt. (231) Music Alcoholics Anonymous. With ASL interpretation. students & adults. Miller Performing Arts Center, 288-5941. dmseminars.com. Marshall's School of Music Recital. 7 p.m. FREE. 8 p.m. FREE. Alano Club East, 220 S. Howard St., 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing. (517) 339-2145. Wreath Decorating Demonstrations. 4-5:30 Marshall Music, 3240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. (517) Lansing. (517) 482-8957. p.m. FREE. Smith Floral and Greenhouses, 124 E 337-9700. marshallmusic.com. Alcoholics Anonymous. Closed women's meeting. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-5327. Deacon Earl with Shay Leigh. 8-11 p.m. FREE. 7:30 p.m. FREE. St. Michael's Episcopal Church, See Out on the Town, Page 33 Garden Beds Fall is here…. Spring & Fall Cleanup Raking and hauling….. Weeding Let us take care of it for you. Edging Mulching Time to plant those bulbs now Design for a beautiful spring display. Restoration Garden designs to make waiting New Plantings for spring sweet anticipation…. Fertilization 16886 Turner St., Lansing | (517) 327-1059 | theplantprofessionals.com | [email protected] City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 33

Saturday, October 27 Road, East Lansing. (Please see details Oct. 26.) East Lansing. (517) 353-1982. Making the Most of Your Gmail Account. Out on the town Classes and Seminars Learn how to use your Gmail. 10 a.m.-Noon. FREE. Literature and Poetry from page 32 Tai Chi in the Park. Meditation at 8:15 a.m. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Talk & Signing with Joelle Charbonneau. followed by Tai Chi at 9 a.m. 8:15 a.m. FREE. Hunter Lansing. (517) 708-4393. iteclansing.org. Author of "Skating on the Edge." 2 p.m. FREE. Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Literature and Poetry Pinterest. Learn about the popular social media Schuler Books & Music Okemos, 1982 Grand River Kalamazoo St., Lansing. Music & Movement Storytime. Dance and site. 1-4 p.m. $35. Lansing Community College East Ave., Okemos. (517) 349-8840. schulerbooks.com. sing to music, learn to play with instruments. 1 Overeaters Anonymous. 9:30 a.m. FREE. Campus, 2827 Eyde Parkway, East Lansing. (517) p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Sparrow Professional Building, 1200 E. Michigan 483-1860. lcc.edu. Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. Ave., Lansing. U.S. Citizenship Class. 10-11:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Sunday, October 28 Beginner Tai Chi. Build strength & reduce stress. Teen Book Club. Ages 13-18. Read & discuss Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Classes and Seminars "Croak" by Gina Damico. 4-5 p.m. FREE. Delta 8-9 a.m. $8. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. Lansing. (Please see details Oct. 24.) (517) 488-5260. The Family Show. "Sky Tellers," for children preschool Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Truman A. Morrison Lecture. Speaker Dr. Ellen through grade 2 & their families. 2:30 p.m. $3, $2.50 Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Gateway to Infinity. 8 p.m. $3, $2.50 students & Davis. 7 p.m. FREE. Edgewood United Church, 469 seniors, $2 kids. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science students & seniors, $2 kids. Abrams Planetarium, 755 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. (517) 332-8693. Science Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-4672. edgewooducc.org. Gateway to Infinity. 4 p.m. Abrams Planetarium, Wreath Decorting Demonstration. 1:30-3 p.m. 755 Science Road, East Lansing. (Pleas see details Advice Goddess & FREE. Smith Floral and Greenhouses, 124 E. Mount Oct. 26) Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-5327. GriefShare Seminar. A DVD series, with small Savage Love support group discussion. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Grace Events United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. (517) CAN NOW BE READ ONLINE Occupy Lansing. General assembly meetings. 1 490-3218. www.lansingcitypulse.com p.m. FREE. Reutter Park, Corner of Kalamazoo & Codependents Anonymous. Meets on the third Townsend St., Lansing. floor. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Autumn Tea. Food & tea. 3 p.m. $8. Turner-Dodge Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6300. Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones House & Heritage Center, 100 E. North St., Lansing. cadl.org. (517) 483-4220. Overeaters Anonymous. 2-3:15 p.m. FREE. “Swing States”-- they Beer & Wine Tasting. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Vine and Sparrow Professional Building, 1200 E. Michigan can go either way. Brew, 2311 Jolly Road, Okemos. Ave., Conference room F, 2nd floor, Lansing. (517) Harvest Fest. Activities, presentations, music & 332-0755. Matt Jones more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 Alcoholics Anonymous. With ASL interpretation. Across City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-7460. 9 a.m. FREE. Alano Club East, 220 S. Howard St., 1 Account of rounds Ask Your Pharmacist. Talk to pharmacists, blood Lansing. (517) 482-8957. 7 Drink brand with a lizard pressure reading & more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. logo Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. Events 11 Unlike prescription (517) 483-7460. capapharm.org. Capital Area Singles Dance. With door prizes. meds: abbr. Used Book Sale. Early entry, $2, 9 a.m. 6:30-10:30 p.m. $8. Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4700 14 Point out similarity Hardcovers, $1. Paperbacks, 50 cents. Children's N. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 819-0405. between books, 25 cents. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, East Lansing Farmer's Market. Fresh produce 15 Think ahead 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. & more. 10 a.m.-2p.m. FREE. Valley Court Park, 400 16 Gp. once headed by Michigan Mavericks Pancake Breakfast. Hillside Ct., East Lansing. Charlton Heston All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. 8-10 a.m. $8. Used Book Sale. Hardcovers, $1. Paperbacks, 50 17 “Sorry, Buckeye State, Applebees Okemos, 2284 Woodlake Drive, Okemos. cents. Children's books, 25 cents. Fill a bag, $3. 1-3 but the whole General michiganladymavericks.net. p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Assembly’s coming over Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. for my party!” Registration, 9:30 a.m. Walk, 11 a.m. Donations. Brian Regan. Comedian. 7 p.m. $40. Cobb Great 20 Morse code sounds Capitol Building, 100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) Hall, Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. 21 Milhouse’s bus driver 332-3300. makingstrideswalk.org/lansingmi. (517) 432-2000. whartoncenter.com. 22 What you used to be Family Movie Matinee. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Delta Old Town Poetry Series. Featuring poets Anita 23 U-turn from WSW Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, 24 Distress call Skeen & Kallima Hamilton. 2 p.m. Donations, $5, $3 Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. students. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Lansing 25 Shannen’s nickname, 57 Gomer who said Dalmatian oar” situations? on “Charmed” (517) 267-0410. “Shazam!” 8 Medley 40 Caustic cleaner Music 27 Story about a guy who 58 See 45-across 9 Scrooge’s kvetch 43 T-shirt size options: "Costumes and Concert Brass." Featuring the sells things in the Silver 62 National Coming ___ 10 Brian once of Roxy abbr. Music Capital City Brass Band. 5 p.m. FREE. Our Savior State? Day Music 44 Former NBA star ___ Music on the Patio. Featuring Brad Maitland & Lutheran Church, 7910 E. St. Joe Hwy., Lansing. 33 Simple, as an on- 63 Garfield’s foil 11 Precisely Mutombo Dan Wixon. 6-9 p.m. FREE. Waterfront Bar & Grill, screen process 64 Actress Evigan of “Step 12 Test answer 46 Gordie on the ice capitalcitybrassband.com. 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 267-3800. 34 “I’m ___ roll” Up 2: The Streets” 13 Prop for Mr. Peanut 47 “So, back to what I was HarvestFest Music. Variety of music. 11 a.m.-2 Joanne & Bill Church West Circle Series. Variety 35 Angry game charac- 65 Thatcher and Blair: 18 Admiral Ackbar phrase saying...” p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market of artists. 3 p.m. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students ters abbr. 19 Flabbergast 48 Montana’s capital Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-7460. with ID & under 18. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building, 38 Word after mole or 66 Feathery wraps 24 Like some massage 49 Minor villains in “The A Day's Ride & The Brites. 8 p.m. $10 adults, $5 333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. mall 67 Grades in non-chal- 25 Plastic for pipes Lion King” students with ID, senior citizens & staff of St. Johns 39 John with a lot of lenging classes 26 Tries again with a trial 53 Hit Rodeo Drive, e.g. Public Schools. Wilson Center Auditorium, 101 W. See Out on the Town, Page 34 glasses 28 Move like a bobble- 54 Old pal Cass St., St. Johns. 41 Prefix for friendly Down head doll 55 Type of “pet” that’s Garden and Yard Complete Care 42 Publication known for 1 Fry’s cohort, on “Fu- 29 “Mairzy ___” (1940s really a plant Theater its pie graphs turama” novelty song) 56 Multi-purpose prod- "Steel Magnolias." 6:30 p.m. Waverly East 45 With 58-across, “The 2 Corazon of the Philip- 30 Easy instrument to uct’s benefits Intermediate, 3131 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (Please Granite State! Oops, I just pines strum 57 Greek consonants see details Oct. 26.) sneezed all over you!” 3 Went into heat, like a 31 “Walking on Thin Ice” 59 Judas Priest singer ___ "Advise & Consent." 8 p.m. $14, $12 seniors & A sincere and heartfelt thank you to 50 ___ weevil moose songwriter Yoko Halford students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, 51 Some assault rifles all my clients for a very fulfilling 2012 4 Soviet news agency 32 Sought office 60 Wedding words Lansing. (Please see details Oct. 25.) 52 Napoleonic marshal 5 Getting from ___ B 35 Folds in an iPod 61 Longtime Notre "The Giver." 3 p.m. Miller Performing Arts Center, Currently scheduling 2013 winter/spring 53 Garbage hauler 6 Be necessary 36 Rocks, in a bar Dame coach Parseghian 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing. (Please see details Oct. fruit tree and woody shrub pruning 55 Robert Smith band, 37 Subjects of “either 7 Good name for a 26.) with “The” "The Taming of the Shrew." Shakespeare (517) 648-0527 or (517) 649-8870 ©2012 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page 37 comedy. 8 p.m. $45. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, [email protected] 34 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 24, 2012

Tacos E Mas / DeWitt Auto Spa Detail Center / Old Town Marquee / Irish Pub auction Out on the town Events No partner needed. 1-4 from page 33 Social Bridge & Euchre. p.m. bridge, 6-9 p.m. euchre $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. Theater (517) 484-5600. Homeschool Connect. All ages. Educational "Advise & Consent." 2 p.m. $14, $12 seniors & activities for homeschooling families. 1-2:30 students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Lansing. (Please see details Oct. 25.) Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. "The Giver." 3 p.m. Miller Performing Arts Center, Paws to Register. Read aloud to therapy dogs. 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing. (Please see details Oct. Call to register. 5-6 p.m. FREE. Delta Township 26.) District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) "The Taming of the Shrew." 2 p.m. $45. Wharton 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (Please see Colonial Village Walking Group. 10 a.m. FREE. details Oct. 27.) Grace United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. (Please see details Oct. 24.) Monday, October 29 Kid Zone: Tall Tales. Ages 5-8. Stories, games & activities, and a craft. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Delta Township Classes and Seminars District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) Fall Babytime. Beginning story time for babies 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Sam Inglot/City Pulse under 2. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Flash Mob. 5:15 p.m. FREE. Washington Square, Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- The new Lansing location for Tacos E Mas opened near the corner of Waverly Road and Lansing. 2420. Saginaw Street last week. Giant Use Book Sale. Children & adult books. Tech Bytes. Learn the basics of Facebook. Noon- Ranging from 25 cents to $1. 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. FREE. 12:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, the name Tacos Y Mas). He said the location an extension of its 333 Dahila Drive, 333 Dahila Drive, Lansing. (517) 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. that all of the taco shells are bridal branding division, RD I 755-1127. dtdl.org. Monday Morning Movie. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta made from corn and fried on Do. This week, owners formally Escape & Rejuvenate. 12:15 p.m. ACC Natural Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, New the grill, giving them a unique announced the business’ new Healing and Wellness, 617 Ionia, Lansing. (Please see Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. taste. As for the “mas” part of the name: Old Town Marquee. details Oct. 24.) intown Help for Adults. With letters, job applications, Learn to Meditate. Basic principles & practice. name, Delacruz said one of the Owner Rochelle Rizzi says that computers & more. 1 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown 7:45-8:30 p.m. Donations. C. Weaver Physical biggest sellers is the Hot Burro the facility’s use will concentrate Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl. Therapy Exercise Studio, 1720 Abbey Road, East By ALLAN I. ROSS dinner ($7.99), a spicy dish with on RD I Do — additional needs org. Lansing. (517) 272-9379. Four years ago, David will maintain some of P2’s El Club Bilingue. Discuss Spanish language books beans, choice of meat, spicy Divorced, Separated, Widowed Conversation & movies. 6 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Delacruz Jr. helped his father cheese dip and hot salsa atop functions, including its use as Group. 7:30 p.m. FREE. St. David's Episcopal Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl.org. and stepmother open Tacos E a 12-inch tortilla. He said both an event rental space. Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272. Sit 'n Knit: Hugs for Hospice. Drop in to Mas, a Mexican restaurant at locations have identical menus, Irish Pub on the block Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. St. David's knit or crochet. 6 p.m. FREE. Leslie Library, 201 Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. 1850 Cedar St. in Holt. Thanks to but there are plans to make The Irish Pub, 1910 W. Pennsylvania St., Leslie. cadl.org. (989) 587-4609. the success of that location, the some additions soon, including Saginaw St., is on the auction Homework Help. Any subject, grads K-12. 5 p.m. Chronic Pain Support Group. For those family opened an additional salads and other healthier fare. block. The building is listed on FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 Capitol experiencing any level of chronic physical pain. 4- Ave., Lansing. cadl.org. location this month with the Wax on a national auction company’s 5:30 p.m. FREE. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, After School Tutoring. Help in all subjects, same name at 801 Thomas L. Two months ago, Tom website as a “going concern 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163. grades K-12. 5 p.m. FREE. CADL Okemos LIbrary, Parkway in Delta Township. Hopkins took out a bay in a opportunity.” What’s at stake? Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs & crafts. Ages 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. cadl.org. 2-3. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Okemos Library, 4321 “The original Tacos E do-it-yourself carwash and According to the website, the Okemos Road, Okemos. cadl.org. Mas is drive-thru only,” said turned it into DeWitt Auto “real estate and a thriving Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs & crafts. Music Delacruz, who manages Spa and Detail Center, which restaurant & bar business.” Open Mic Mondays. Sign up to play. Spoken word Ages 3-6. 2 p.m. FREE. CADL Okemos Library, 4321 the new restaurant near the provides customized interior None of the owners returned Okemos Road, Okemos. cadl.org. acts welcome. 6:30-10:30 p.m. FREE. MBC Lansing, 402 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 977-1349. corner of Waverly Road and and exterior detail packages. our call, but a bartender who Joanne & Bill Church West Circle Series. Variety West Saginaw Street. “It had Interior services include deep- answered the phone said of artists. 7:30 p.m. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 students picnic tables in the summer, cleaning all carpeting and that Greg, who “is running the m Drive, across from Lansi Museu ng Cen with ID & under 18. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building, 228 ter but no inside seating. Our new plastic work and conditioning business,” is buying the building 333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. location allows our customers all leather; exterior work from his wife, Gina. Sounds Riverwalk Theatre to actually sit at a table and involves clay barring (a special complicated. Among the items enjoy their food.” process that removes tar, sap on the block are the restaurant’s Stages of the law Drama by Loring Tuesday, October 30 Generously Mandel, Based on Pulitzer The “E” in Tacos E Mas is a and other environmental freezers, coolers, griddles and Underwritten by Classes and Seminars Prize-winning novel playful Americanization of the factors) and heavy waxing. The deep fryers, as well as tables, by Allen Drury, Directed Winter Energy Savings Tips. 6-8 p.m. FREE. by Michael Hays Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, 600 W. Maple, Spanish “y,” which means “and,” packages run $105 individually chairs, nine flat screen TVs and Lansing. (517) 372-5980. glhc.org. similar to how some businesses or $180 for the works. a pinball machine. ADVISE Local Connections, Local Prosperity. Paul will drop the “and” in their name “Other places charge extra Saginaw presentation. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. East to an “n” (as in Nip N Sip). for clay barring, but I include it Tacos E Mas &CONSENT Lansing Food Coop, 4960 Northwind Drive, East “It’s an Americanized menu, as part of the package,” Hopkins 801 Thomas L. Parkway, Delta Township Lansing. (517) 337-1266. elfco.coop. Mon.-Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. so we Americanized the name, said. “It’s the only good way to The Senate is in Yoga 40. All ages welcome. 7:15 p.m. Suggested Fri. and Sat.: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. a turmoil of $7. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488- too,” Delacruz said. “And we do a good job. Otherwise you’re Sun.: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. secret meetings, back-room deals, and per- 5260. didn’t want people to misspell just waxing in the garbage.” (517) 327-8226 sonal agendas in a fictional Cold War Intro to Computers. With professional it or mispronounce it.” Old Town gains a Marquee tacosemas.com where Russia has landed on the moon $10/$8 instructors. 2:30-4 p.m. FREE. Capital Area Michigan Delacruz said the Last month, we told you how BARGAIN Works, 2110 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 492-5500. DeWitt Auto Spa and Detail and thermonuclear war threatens. unconventional spelling would the Rizzi Design marketing THURSDAYS! On the Way To Wellness. Nutrition & wellness Center

October 18-21 & 25-28 coaching. 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. $10. Presbyterian also help the family potentially firm had bought Old Town’s Behind Arby’s on U.S. 27 $14 ($12 sr/student/military) Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. franchise the operation Perspective 2, 319 E. Grand 13274 S. U.S. 27 Highway, DeWitt (517) 668-2239 reservations 7 pm Thur; 8 pm Fri & Sat; 2 pm Sun. (517) 349-9536. someday (there are a few River Ave. Lansing, event facility facebook.com/DeWittAutoSpaDetailCenter 482-5700482-5700 • RiverwalkTheatre.com businesses down south with with the intention of making See Out on the Town, Page 35 City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 35

School St., Haslett. cadl.org Literature and Poetry Drawing Class. All levels welcome, with Dennis Out on the town Tuesday Morning Book Club. "The Particular O'Meara. 1-3:30 p.m. $50 for 4 weeks. Gallery 1212 Fine Art Studio, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. from page 34 Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender. 10:15- Events 11:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 After-School Youth Gardening Programming. Computer Class. Learn Excel. 7 p.m. FREE. Colonial Village Walking Group. 7 p.m. FREE. Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Hunter Park Community Community of Christ, 1514 W. Miller Road, Lansing. Grace United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. Speculative Book Discussion. "The Night GardenHouse, 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., (517) 882-3122. (Please see details Oct. 24.) Circus" by Erin Morgenstern. 6:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Lansing. (Please see details Oct. 24.) Speakeasies Toastmasters. Become a better Fall Storytime. Features stories, rhymes & a Downtown Lansing Library 401 S. Capitol Ave., Swing Guitar Christmas. Guitar instruction by speaker. 12:05-1 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human craft for ages 2-5. 10:30-11:15 a.m. & 6:30-7:15 p.m. Lansing. cadl.org. Ray Kamalay. Course Number- 43335. 6-7:30 p.m. Services Bldg. 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. 1926. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, $139. MICA Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing. (517) toastmastersclubs.org. East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. 483-1860. QiGong & Tai Chi classes. Light exercises for Giant Use Book Sale. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 333 Wednesday, October 31 U.S. Citizenship Class. 6-7 p.m. CADL Downtown those with physical limitations, senior citizens or just Dahila Drive, 333 Dahila Drive, Lansing. (Please see Classes and Seminars Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (Please need to unwind. 8 a.m. Up to $8. Just B Yoga, 106 details Oct. 29.) Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 see details Oct. 24.) Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488-5260. Adult Craft Time. Bring current project. 5 p.m. p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. T'ai Chi Ch'uan & Qigong. 5:45-7 p.m. ACC Water media. All levels welcome, with Donna FREE. CADL Foster Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5866. Natural Healing & Wellness, 617 Ionia, Lansing. Randall. 6-8:30 p.m. $50 for 4 weeks. Gallery 1212 Lansing. cadl.org. Community Yoga. Power yoga class. 6 p.m. FREE. (Please see details Oct. 24.) Fine Art Studio, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. Rookies Idol. Weekly karaoke contest. 9 p.m. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. (517) 488- Escape & Rejuvenate. 12:15 p.m. ACC Natural After-School Youth Gardening Programming. FREE. Rookies Restaurant, 1640 S. US 27, Lansing. 5260. See Out on the Town, Page 36 4-5:30 p.m. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, (517) 487-8686. 1400 block of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (Please see Help for Adults. With letters, job applications, Greater Lansing Potters’ Guild Thursday - May 3rd - 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm details Oct. 25.) computers & more. 1 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Friday - May 4th - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Schizophrenics Anonymous. 10 a.m. Room Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl. Saturday - May 5th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 215-F, Community Mental Health Building, 812 E. Jolly org. SPRING SALE 2012 All Saints Church, 800 Abbot Road OPENING THURSDAY EVENING Road, Lansing. (517) 485-3775. Homework Help. Any subject, grads K-12. 5 p.m. East Lansing, Michigan Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 7 p.m. FREE to visit. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Eaton Rapids Medical Center, 1500 S. Main St., Eaton Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl.org. Rapids. (517) 543-0786. Drop-in Homework Help. For grades K-12. 6 Learning the Keys and Navigating the p.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing Library, 3500 South Mouse. Learn to use a computer & type. 6-8 p.m. Cedar Street, Lansing. cadl.org. FREE. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs & crafts. Lansing. (517) 708-4393. iteclansing.org. Ages 3-5. 11:15 a.m. FREE. CADL Leslie Library, 201 Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. Pennsylvania St., Leslie. cadl.org. Presbyterian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Crafternoons. Share projects & ideas. Bring Road, Okemos. (517) 505-0068. current projects. 1 p.m. FREE. CADL Haslett Library, Codependents Anonymous. 5:45-6:45 p.m. 5670 School St., Haslett. cadl.org. FREE. Everybody Reads Books & Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 346-9900. Music How Healthcare Reform Impacts You. Jazz Tuesdays. Hosted by the Jeff Shoup Quartet Presentation. 10 a.m.-Noon. FREE. Tri-County Office & will feature regular guest artists from the MSU on Aging, 5303 S. Cedar St., Bldg. 1, Lansing. (517) Jazz Studies Department. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE. 887-1440. Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs & crafts. Ages 3-6. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Okemos Library, Theater 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. cadl.org. "Comfort Food." Staged reading. Discussion with Kids ESOL Discussion Group. Practice reading Rob Roznowski & buffet. RSVP by Oct. 22. 6:30 p.m. & speaking English. Grades 3 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE. FREE. MSU Library, 100 Main Library, MSU Campus, CADL Okemos Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. East Lansing. (517) 353-4725. cadl.org. Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs & crafts. Ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Haslett Library, 5670

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Events Out on the town Practice Your English. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East from page 35 Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Healing and Wellness, 617 Ionia, Lansing. (Please see Colonial Village Walking Group. 10 a.m. FREE. details Oct. 24.) Grace United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd., Lansing. Wednesday, October 24 Halloween Adventures. Walk through the Friendly (Please see details Oct. 24.) Forest, activities & more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. Harris Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. First Pumpkin Palooza. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Dewitt District Giant Use Book Sale. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 333 Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. Library, 13101 Schavey Road, DeWitt. (517) 669-3156. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954. Dahila Drive, 333 Dahila Drive, Lansing. (Please see Township. (517) 349-3866. meridian.mi.us. details Oct. 29.) Thursday, October 25 The Haunted Aud. 8 p.m.-Midnight. MSU Homework Help. Any subject, grads K-12. 5 p.m. Auditorium, 150 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. Zombie Night. Zombie Olympics, costume FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. (Please see details Oct. 26.) contests & food drive. 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl.org. Trick or Treat Triathlon. For children ages 5-12. & Music Lansing, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. Help for Adults. With letters, job applications, 100 meter run/walk, any age. 9 a.m. $15, $5 t-shirt. (517) 316-7495. schulerbooks.com. computers & more. 1 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Gardner Middle School, 333 Dahlia Drive, Lansing. Great Pumpkin Walk. Trick-or-treat at downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl. (517) 483-4291. businesses. 5-7 p.m. FREE. Downtown East Lansing, org. Halloween Comicfest. Costumes. Free comic Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 319-6877. After School Special. Watch a spooky movie. books. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books Land of Oz. Magical memory photo booth, yellow Grades 3 & up. 3:15 p.m. FREE. CADL Webberville and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 487- brick road & more. 5-7 p.m. FREE. Wild Goose Inn, Library, 115 S. Main St., Webberville. cadl.org. 0717. becauseeverybodyreads.com. 512 Albert Ave., East Lansing. (517) 333-3334. Board Games. Use their games or bring own. For Zombie Shoot. 7 p.m. $15. TC Paintball, 3262 Safe Halloween. Trick-or-treating. 5:30-7:30 adults. 12:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Webberville Library, McConnell Hwy. Charlotte. (Please see details Oct. p.m. FREE. M.A.C. Avenue between Burcham and 115 S. Main St., Webberville. cadl.org. 26.) Elizabeth Streets, East Lansing. (248) 709-0309. Kids Time Halloween Party. Kids ages 5-10. Paint Monster Mash Halloween Dance. Call to pumpkins, treats & more. 12:30 -1:30 p.m. FREE. Music regiester. 7-9 p.m. $5. 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block Jazz Wednesdays. Featuring new jazz artists (517) 323-8555. each week. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Gracie's Place, 151 S. of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3918. Putnam, Williamston. (517) 655-1100. Friday, October 26 Fried Egg Nebula Halloween Show. Food drive, costume contest. 9 p.m. $5 door, $3 with non Boy Scout Haunted School House. 6-10 p.m. $4, perishable food donation. Gone Wired Cafe, 2021 E. Literature and Poetry FREE under 3. Williamston Community Center, 3939 Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 575-5846. Baby Time. Books & songs for 2 years & younger, Vanneter Road, Williamston. Halloween Storytime: The Monster's with a parent/caregiver. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Halloween Howl at the Moon. Guided walk. Dogs Monster. Wear a costume. Crafts & trick-or-treat. Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, welcome. 7 p.m. $3. Harris Nature Center, 3998 11 a.m. FREE. Barnes and Noble Lansing, 5132 W. Lansing. (517) 321-4014 x3. Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. (517) 327-0437. bn.com. Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-5. Tales, songs and meridian.mi.us. a craft. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Williamston Library, The Haunted Aud. Walk through the haunted 201 School St., Williamston. cadl.org. theater. 8 p.m.-Midnight. $10. MSU Auditorium, 150 Sunday, October 28 Boxcar Boat Party. DJs, costume contest & Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000. more. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE, donations. Michigan events.msu.edu. Princess Riverboat, 3004 W. Main St., Lansing. (517) Halloween For Dogs. Trick-or-treat, 4 p.m. Each child needs a safe, 627-2154. michiganprincess.com. Registration costume contest, 5 p.m. Contest, 6 loving family... The Haunted Aud. 8-11 p.m. MSU Auditorium, 150 p.m. 4 p.m. FREE. Old Town, Grand River Ave. and like yours. Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (Please see details Turner Street, Lansing. (517) 485-4283. Oct. 27.) Zombie Shoot. Shoot your way through the Haunted Village. 7 p.m. $15. TC Paintball, 3262 Monday, October 29 MICHIGAN McConnell Hwy., Charlotte. Trick-or-Treat on the Square. Dancing, Halloween Blues Cruise. Live music. Costumes magic show & more. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. Downtown CHILDREN encouraged. 6:30-11 p.m. $37 dinner & dancing, $18 15,000 are living in Foster Care. Lansing, Washington Square between Michigan and concert. Michigan Princess Riverboat, 3004 W. Main Washtenaw Avenues, Lansing. (517) 487-1661. St., Lansing. (517) 627-2154. Saturday, October 27 Tuesday, October 30 Boo Night at the Pool. 6-7:30 p.m. $2 per Halloween Party. Auction, Brodberg band & swimmer. Williamston Community Pool, 3939 more. 6 p.m. FREE. Williamston Fraternal Order of Vanneter Road, Williamston. (517) 655-7510. Eagles #4091, 835 High St., Williamston. (517) 655- Boy Scout Haunted School House. 6-9 p.m. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR 6510. Williamston Community Center, 3939 Vanneter Dead Dash 5K. Obstacle zombie race. 10 a.m. THY Road, Williamston. (Please see details Oct. 26.) Slaughterhouse Adventure and Grand River Corn Trick-or-Treat. Face paintings, DJs & more. 4-6 Gay | Straight | Atheist | Jew Maze. deadmandash.com. p.m. FREE. Eastwood Towne Center, 3000 Preyde Muslim | Christian | Homeless Trick-or-treat. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Downtown Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316-9209. Rich | Democrat | Republican Williamston, Grand River Ave., Williamston. (517) Black | White | Brown 655-1549. williamston.org. Halloween Party. Live entertainment & costume Wednesday, October 31 Male | Female | Trans Trunk or Treat. Hot dogs, games & more. 6-8 contest. 8 p.m. FREE. Brookshire Inn, 205 W. Church NEIGHBOR St., Williamston. (517) 655-4694. p.m. FREE. Williamston Free Methodist Church, 4400 N. Williamston Road, Williamston. (517) 655-3668. Halloween Extravaganza. Costume contest, karaoke w/ Cubby Davis & more. 7:30 p.m.- Halloween Saints Fest. Food & drinks, games WE’RE WILLING TO GIVE IT A TRY! Midnight. $10, FREE children under 12. Lighthouse & activities. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. St. Mary Catholic Chapel, 1501 Windsor St., Lansing. (517) 694-7914. Church, 157 High St., Williamston. Boy Scout Haunted School House. 6-10 p.m. Boy Scout Haunted School House. 6-9 p.m. 125 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing Williamston Community Center, 3939 Vanneter Williamston Community Center, 3939 Vanneter Worship Service PILGRIM Road, Williamston. (Please see details Oct. 26.) Road, Williamston. (Please see details Oct. 26.) Sunday - 10AM CONGREGATIONAL Halloween Dance. American tango lesson, 7 p.m. Trick-or-treat. For children 12 and younger. Dress in costume. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Meridian Mall, www.PilgrimUCC.com UNITED CHURCH Dancing, 8 p.m. Bring beverages & appetizer. $30 OF CHRIST per couple. Grand Ledge Country Club, 5811 E. St. 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) 349-2031. 517-484-7434 Joseph Highway, Grand Ledge. lesdanseurs.com. City Pulse • October 24, 2012 www.lansingcitypulse.com 37

Follow us on Twitter Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny October 24-30 if you wanna know what’s up in #lovelansing @citypulse ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming days, tume suggestions: a lie detector, an interrogator with many of your important tasks will be best accom- syringes full of truth serum, a superhero with X-ray plished through caginess and craftiness. Are you willing vision, a lab scientist. to work behind the scenes and beneath the surface? I LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I am officially protesting suspect you will have a knack for navigating your way you, Libra. I am staging a walkout and mounting a dem- skillfully and luckily through mazes and their metaphori- onstration and launching a boycott unless you agree to cal equivalents. The mists may very well part at your my demand. And yes, I have just one demand: that you AlternativeACC and Complementary Care, Inc. command, revealing clues that no one else but you take better care of the neglected, disempowered, and just what the doctor ordered can get access to. You might also have a talent for underprivileged parts of your life. Not a year from now; helping people to understand elusive or difficult truths. not when you have more leisure time; NOW! If and when Natural Healing Halloween costume suggestions: spy, stage magician, you do this, I predict the arrival of a flood of personal ghost whisperer, exorcist. inspiration. Halloween costume suggestion: a symbolic & Wellness Solutions A Woman’s Clothing Boutique TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The coming week could representation of a neglected, disempowered, or featuring have resemblances to the holiday known as Opposite underprivileged part of your life. A full-service wellness Day. Things people say may have meanings that are SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "It's so fine and yet so different or even contrary to what they supposedly terrible to stand in front of a blank canvas," said French center offering natural Chic Tops mean. Qualities you usually regard as liabilities might painter Paul Cezanne. Many writers make similar com- solutions for healing and temporarily serve as assets, and strengths could seem ments about the excruciating joy they feel when first Premium Denim problematical or cause confusion. You should also be sitting down in front of an empty page. For artists in wellness through a variety wary of the possibility that the advice you get from any genre, in fact, getting started may seem painfully of services, products, people you trust may be misleading. For best results, impossible. And yet there can also be a delicious antici- Stylish Dresses make liberal use of reverse psychology, freaky logic, pation as the ripe chaos begins to coalesce into coher- classes and workshops and mirror magic. Halloween costume suggestion: the ent images or words or music. Even if you're not an Artisan-made Costume Jewelry opposite of who you really are. artist, Scorpio, you're facing a comparable challenge in GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I don't have a big your own chosen field. Halloween costume suggestion: problem with your tendency to contradict yourself. a painter with a blank canvas. Massage, Chiropractic, & More! I'm rarely among the consistency freaks who would SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As you con- Nutrition, Reiki, Reflexology, prefer you to stick with just one of your many selves template what you want to be for Halloween, don't Tai Chi, and much more... instead of hopscotching among all nine. In fact, I find consider any of the following options: a thoroughbred We bring in the things that a your multi-level multiplicity interesting and often allur- racehorse wearing a blindfold; a mythic centaur clank- young woman would wear and her ing. I take it as a sign that you are in alignment with the ing around in iron boots; a seahorse trying to dance on mother would like to steal from her! fundamentally paradoxical nature of life. Having said dry land. For that matter, Sagittarius, I hope you won't all that, however, I want to alert you to an opportunity come close to imitating any of those hapless creatures that the universe is currently offering you, which is to even in your non-Halloween life. It's true that the com- facebook.com/shopretailtherapy feel unified, steady, and stable. Does that sound even ing days will be an excellent time to explore, analyze, vaguely enticing? Why not try it out for a few weeks? and deal with your limitations. But that doesn't mean Halloween costume suggestion: an assemblage or col- you should be overwhelmed and overcome by them. Hours: M-F 10a-6p & Sat 10a-4p lage of several of your different personas. Halloween costume suggestions: Houdini, an escaped 617 Ionia Street, Lansing 517.708.8510 5100 Marsh Road, Suite B-1 CANCER (June 21-July 22): An avocado tree may prisoner, a snake molting its skin. Okemos, MI 48864 517.574.4427 produce so much fruit that the sheer weight of its CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "Does anyone know www.massageandwellnesslansing.com exuberant creation causes it to collapse. Don't be like where I can find dinosaur costumes for cats?" asked that in the coming weeks, Cancerian. Without curbing a Halloween shopper on Reddit.com. In the comments Interested in placing a classified ad in City Pulse? your luxuriant mood, simply monitor your outpouring section, someone else said that he needed a broccoli City Pulse Classifieds Call (517) 999-5066 or email [email protected] of fertility so that it generates just the right amount of costume for his Chihuahua. I bring this up, Capricorn, beautiful blooms. Be vibrant and bountiful and fluidic, because if anyone could uncover the answers to these The Avenue, LLC, a City Pulse is seeking candidates to join its Notice to Creditors but not unconstrained or overwrought or recklessly questions, it would be you. You've got a magic touch Michigan LLC, whose address is 319 E. Grand River lavish. Halloween costume suggestion: a bouquet, an sales team. Full time and part time positions available. Sales Lansing, MI 48906 (“Company”), has been dissolved when it comes to hunting down solutions to unprec- experience required, preferably in advertising/marketing. pursuant to MCL 450.4801(c). This notice is being apple tree, a rich artist, or an exotic dancer with a edented problems. Halloween costume suggestion: a Opportunity to grow. EEO. Submit resume to monique@ published pursuant to MCL 450.4807(1). Creditors of the bowl of fruit on your head. lansingcitypulse.com. cat wearing a dinosaur costume. Company are notified that a claim against the Company LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I hope your father didn't beat will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce such claim AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Live Monarch Distribution Driver - PT Job opening is commenced within one year of the date of this notice. you or scream at you or molest you. If he did, I am so Foundation made a video on how to fix a butterfly's to stock schedule racks in Greater Lansing area. flexible Claims must include the name of claimant, address, sorry for your suffering. I also hope that your father broken wing (tinyurl.com/FixWing). It ain't easy. You hours. Must have van or SUV w/own insurance, computer, telephone number, amount of claim, and identification didn't ignore you or withhold his best energy from you. need ten items, including tweezers, talcum powder, cell phone w/text and energy. e-mail resume to: garrett@ and description the transaction from which the claim wayforwardinfo.com arose. All claims must be sent to: I hope he didn't disappear for weeks at a time and toothpicks, and glue. You've got to be patient and sum- The Avenue, LLC act oblivious to your beauty. If he did those things, I mon high levels of concentration. But it definitely can C/ O Newburg Law mourn for your loss. Now it's quite possible that you be done. The same is true about the delicate healing 4112 W. St. Joe Hwy Ste. C were spared such mistreatment, Leo. Maybe your dad project you've thought about attempting on your own Lansing, MI 48917 gave you conscientious care and loved you for who wound, Aquarius. It will require you to be ingenious, SUDOKU SOLUTION CROSSWORD SOLUTION you really are. But whatever the case might be, this precise, and tender, but I suspect you're primed to rise From Pg. 31 From Pg. 33 is the right time to acknowledge it. If you're one of the to the challenge. Halloween costume suggestion: herb- lucky ones, celebrate to the max. If you're one of the alist, acupuncturist, doctor, shaman, or other healer. wounded ones, begin or renew your quest for serious PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It's not a good time to and intensive healing. Halloween costume suggestion: wear Super-Control Higher-Power Spanx, or any other your father. girdle, corset, or restrictive garment. In fact, I advise VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do you know how to you not to be a willing participant in any situation that tell the difference between superstitious hunches and pinches, hampers, or confines you. You need to feel dependable intuitions? Are you good at distinguish- exceptionally expansive. In order to thrive, you've got ing between mediocre gossip that's only ten percent to give yourself permission to spill over, think big, and accurate and reliable rumors that provide you with wander freely. As for those people who might prefer the real inside dope? I suspect that you will soon get you to keep your unruly urges in check and your abundant opportunities to test your skill in these tasks. natural inclinations concealed: Tell them your astrolo- To increase the likelihood of your success, ask yourself ger authorized you to seize a massive dose of slack. the following question on a regular basis: Is what you Halloween costume suggestions: a wild man or wild think you're seeing really there or is it mostly a projec- woman; a mythical bird like the Garuda or Thunderbird; tion of your expectations and theories? Halloween cos- the god or goddess of abundance.

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