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A fight over a school policy designed to make sure they are ready to succeed a hatemonger, but the pro-LGBTQ OF THE WEEK to protect trans students is still ran- in this world.” rights crowd gasped when he suggest- kling the small town of Williamston, In 2017, the Williamston Communi- ed that parenting may have led to an almost a year after its school board ty Schools passed a measure to protect increase in trans youth, and noted all president was recalled in protest. trans youth from bullying, creating 10 of his children were straight, which Parents, students and community a process that allows them to use the he called a statistical anomaly. members on both sides of the debate restrooms that align with their gender No changes to school protections for packed a school board hearing at the identity. It also calls for trans students gender identity have been made since middle school to voice their concerns and their parents to be given access to the recall, but a lawsuit from parents, at a meeting that was otherwise sched- counseling and social support. In 2018, aided by the right-wing Great Lakes uled to welcome new teachers and de- a backlash led to the recall of board Justice Center, continues in federal tail summer improvement projects, president Greg Talberg. court. The lawsuit accuses the school such as new gym floors and steel doors On the other side, opponents of the district of wanting to “indoctrinate on kindergarten classrooms. new policies accurately described them students into believing that alternative “I am saddened and angered that as being more expected in a city like sexual lifestyles are approved by all and our inclusive policies continue to be Ann Arbor, considered a liberal strong- to shame and blame those who believe opposed,” said Jayne Schuiteman, a di- hold. The controversy may be most re- it is wrong and immoral.” versity educator at Michigan State Uni- markable in that protections for trans The district has maintained in legal versity who lives in Williamston. youth were a priority even in a mid- filings that the policies do not violate 3619 West Saginaw Highway “Casual homophobia and transpho- dle-of-the-road small town like Wil- anyone’s constitutional rights and any Owner: Northern Capital bia are alive in this district,” said Katie liamston, not known for its progressive injury is hypothetical at best. Investments Sundeen. culture. “The challenged policies protect all The buildings of the old Waver- Parent Michelle Eichler said it was “We are talking past each other,” said students from discrimination and bul- ly Golf Course at 3619 West Sagi- no longer acceptable to harass and ex- Lori Johnecheck, an opponent who lying. Because the district’s policies at- naw Highway are rotting in place, clude in 2019 and told board members worried about boys and girls mixing in tempt to protect all students, Plaintiffs as shingles cling to the chimney. that all students, including LGBTQ the restrooms. allege that the district is ‘promoting’ a Holes in the fence and strewn trash youth, needed their support. “You need Craig Stiles lamented being labeled point to a refuge for squatters while See Williamston, Page 6 groves of silver maple grow up and consume the ruins. both Ingham County Circuit Judge The Nine-hole golf course Joyce Draganchuk and the Michigan opened in 1942 and closed in 2007. Defiant Waterfront remains Court of Appeals. The Michigan Su- After years of rumors, the city of preme Court should decide by mid-Sep- Lansing sold the property a year tember whether to hear Waterfront’s ago amid much fanfare to Naples, operational at City Market case and delay a resolution. Waterfront Fla., developer Northern Capital wants to negotiate an expansion to the Investments for $2.2 million, but Summer’s ending but Waterfront Bar ment its dog-friendly patio. “We offer entire site if the court rules it has the no shovels have broken ground. & Grill is still standing as the last tenant dog ice cream,” she said. “We water the right to stay. The south end of the property is at the Lansing City Market, despite the dogs just like we water the people.” If the high court passes on the case, farmed for hay, but much of the old city’s efforts to boot it for more than a Mayor Andy Schor still wants to close LEPFA chief Scott Keith said the agen- golf course sits tranquil and empty, year. the market for good and bring in a new cy will move again for eviction and give a de facto nature reserve in a land Past reports have said it should have business to occupy that site. The city Waterfront just days to get out. That of strip malls. been out of there by now, but the Water- has sought offers for the property but would allow the agency to close the Lan- The old golf course property is front Bar & Grill is actually expanding nothing has firmed up, largely because sing City Market for good, and the prop- located in Lansing Township but its food menu, bringing in samplings Waterfront won’t leave. “We want the erty will revert to the City of Lansing for not adjacent to the city, despite starting Monday from Gumps BBQ, best possible use,” Schor said. “We want redevelopment. the city’s past ownership. Lansing its sister restaurant located near REO someone who can take an idea and Schor, who took office in 2018, inher- Township Supervisor Dion’trae Town. make it happen.” ited the City Market mess and is unin- Hayes confirmed the site has had “On a daily basis, we get calls asking In May 2018, the Lansing Entertain- terested in working with Waterfront. no activity since the sale. if we’re closed,” said Patrice Danville, ment and Public Facilities Authority The riverfront location, particularly the vice president of operations for Wil- tried to evict Waterfront based on past with the new Rotary Park, is a prime liamston’s Simmons Properties LLC, lease violations and argued that its lease spot for the city and he wants to start which owns the patio bar. did not automatically renew, as the over with something more vital than a Waterfront manager Heather Yariger restaurant’s owners contend. But the “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the shell of a city market. seedier properties in Lansing. It rotates with Eye Candy said it will participate in the opening of bar owners sued and the legal process of the Week and Eye for Design. Have a suggestion? Rotary Park on the Grand River next has kept it in business. Email [email protected] or call it in at 517- See Waterfront, Page 6 999-6715. week, which she believes will comple- Simmons Properties lost its case with 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 21, 2019 Real Estate ering any changes to the 2017 policy. Gaffner, Potter and Conley were all Williamston Chris Lewis, who fought off a recall at- endorsed in the 2018 election by local tempt over his support for the policy, conservative groups Williamston for AUCTION deferred any comment to Gaffner. Truth and Common Sense in Educa- from page 5 “Over the last nine months, I have tion, which oppose the transgender Incredible spent much time reflecting on trans- policy. particular lifestyle. The suggestion is gender students and tried to under- State Rep. Julie Brixie, D-Okemos, Low Reserves! false,” according to the district’s motion stand,” said Karen Potter, the board attended the meeting in support of By Order of the County to dismiss. member who replaced Talberg in the LGBTQ students and said she was Last month, the courts allowed the Treasurer of Ingham County recall. “We should all try to find a working to amend state civil rights law ACLU of Michigan to intervene in peaceful solution.” to include protections for gender iden- Tuesday, the lawsuit on behalf of the William- Potter and board member Julie Con- tity. She called the division and public ston Gay-Straight Alliance. The ACLU ley both said they wanted to expand opposition to accommodating trans- has protested policies that don’t allow customized student plans beyond gender students bad for business and Sept. 10, 2019 transgender students to use the bath- LGBTQ students. “We have done a made families think twice about mov- room of their choice, including one good job of addressing the concerns of ing to Williamston. Auction - 10:00 am in Jenison, near Holland, that directs the LGBTQ community,” said Conley, “Members of this community have Registration - 8:30 am them to single-stall, gender-neutral who noted older policies that specif- been very offended by the homophobic bathrooms. ically addressed gender identity and and un-Christian commentary about Auction Location: Lansing Center, The new school board president, sexual orientation. “It’s a little unfair the policies,” Brixie said. Scott Gaffner, declined to comment 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing to insinuate we did not have policies in — CHRIS GRAY when asked if the board was consid- place that offered protection.”

ty,” Danville said. Waterfront Danville blamed Bernero for sour- ing on the new market and allowing it to decline. She said the market went from page 5 through seven different managers who (2) Commercial Properties ran it into the ground while city pow- “Waterfront has taken us to court over S Cedar St, Lansing ers made other designs for the site that a contract that has clearly expired,” he have come and gone, such as a casino. said. “The city has been subsidizing a She said rents were spiked on the other bar — and we don’t do that for anyone tenants, who were forced into month- else.” to-month leases, but she argues Water- A new business would still have to front retained a long-term agreement deal with limited parking at the site, — a point LEPFA disputes. although Schor said the City of Lansing The city is pinning its eviction on parking garage at the Lansing Center House at 1723 Osband, Lansing Waterfront’s history of minor health- was being reconfigured to charge people code violations and a past late payment by the hour rather than a flat $10 fee. Chris Gray/City Pulse of rent, but Danville said the Lansing He expects the site will attract plenty of A handful of people enjoy the palm- City Market had violated their lease by foot traffic from the surrounding Stadi- lined patio of Waterfront Bar & Grill, failing to clean public restrooms and um District and minor-league baseball the last tenant standing at the Lansing unilaterally taking away parking. “They team. “We bring thousands of people in City Market. made an excuse to end the lease,” she for theLansing Lugnuts State every Journal, night, & and they said. “They have something else in mind don’t have their own parking.” front. The bar pays $6,000 a month in Ingham Community Newspapers, 1/8 pg, and they want us out.” Historical Darius Moon House, Lansing City Market has been rent for its corner of the otherwise emp- Aug. 25 & Sept. 1 The city blocked its parking spac- 108 S MLK Jr Blvd, Lansing propped up by the city for years. After ty market. es in the construction of Rotary Park, the last fresh The current pole-barn building Plus Many More and Danville said the city reneged on a food vendors opened in 2010 as a means to keep the STATE OF MICHIGAN promise to allow market customers to Outstanding Properties!! PROBATE COURT Lansing City Market going. The loca- COUNTY OF INGHAM left the site, NOTICE TO CREDITORS tion is behind Gillespie Group’s Mar- use some of the spaces behind the Mar- A deposit of $2,000 in cash Decedent's Estate Schor pushed File No. 19-960-DE ketplace Apartment mid-rises that were ketplace Apartments on the Gillespie Estate of Barbara Jean Bauer. the Lansing or certified funds is required to Date of birth: 01/20/1932. property. TO ALL CREDITORS:* City Council built on the site of the old city market receive a bid card. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Despite marching ahead with the new decedent, Barbara Jean Bauer, to cut its an- on Cedar Street that had operated there Detailed info on parcels to be offered & terms of died 07/17/2019. menu, Waterfront and its 20 employees Creditors of the decedent are nual subsidy since 1938. sale can be obtained on the internet at notified that all claims against Danville said Keith and former May- could be headed for a cliff. In addition www.BippusUSA.com. the state will be forever barred to $40,000. unless presented to Darlene King, or Virg Bernero pursued her boss, Scott to trying to negotiate their stay at the Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Treasurer, personal representative, or to both That money the probate court at Veterans property, Simmons has tried to get the 341 S. Jefferson St, Mason, MI (517.676.7220) Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. goes to LEP- Simmons, to open the bar and grill back Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, city to agree to transfer its liquor li- MI 48933 and the personal FA to help when the market moved down the hill representative within 4 months cense to another location, such as a site Detailed Info 888-481-5108 or after the date of publication of this with the oper- to its current location. Simmons had notice. the company has in mind near Gumps Visit www.BippusUSA.com ations for the successfully operated the Riverhouse 08/19/19 BBQ. entire market Inn on the Red Cedar River in William- Robert L. Refior II P43374 Danville said despite interest from 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Ste 5 rather than ston. He invested $150,000 in the start- Lansing, MI 48910 the city on a license transfer, it had been (517) 374-8890 directly to the up business, including a liquor license. Darlene King “People should be angry the city would noncommittal. 901 Maycroft Road tenants, which John Bippus AARE CAI CES GRI Lansing, MI 48917 treat a local small business owner this — CHRIS GRAY (517) 420-8881 now includes Broker/Auctioneer CP#19-240 just Water- way, after he invested in the communi-

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By DENNIS BURCK Roma Bakery co-owner Filomena “Mena” Castriciano walked into a Roma Bakery full of customers on Tuesday. “It looks like Christmas in here,” she said. The longtime Lansing institution serving freshly baked bread, pastries, deli sandwiches and more will close its doors for good on Sept. 30 with the sale of its building, at 428 N. Cedar St. Castriciano declined to comment on whom the building was sold to. Roma Bakery Deli & Fine Foods announced the news via its Facebook page Monday. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve you. We cannot thank you enough for all the years of loyal patronage. It was our dream to have a successful bak- ery, and we couldn’t have done it with- out you,” the post said. Castriciano and her husband, Sostine, both Italian immigrants, opened Roma in 1969. The couple took over Frank Dennis Burck/City Pulse Antonio’s Italian Market at Erie and Owners of Roma Bakery, Filomena and Sostine Castriciano opened the bakery in 1969, reaching the 50-year mark in March. Cedar streets before moving down Cedar in the mid-’70s. The dish that would give Roma Bakery popularized in the Lansing area, “The customers were always happy, and left over will be donated. Bakery its early staying power, oddly Castriciano said. it was a great place to work,” Senko said. “It just broke my heart to find out they enough, wasn’t a baked good. It was “People came and enjoyed our dif- “Customers always came in smiling and were closing,” customer Mary Hackett baccala, or salted cod, which proved ferent food. In those days, nobody left smiling, which made working there said. A customer for 50 years, Hackett popular among Roma’s early Italian, knew about — or had — prosciutto in so much better.” drove to Roma Bakery to get some subs Greek and Iranian customers who Lansing. The same with mortadella and The deal to sell the building had been when she found out the news. “We came sought it with zeal. fresh mozzarella. It was only us.” in the works for the past five months, whenever we got a craving, and today Baccala and fresh loaves of Italian Cashier Rose Senko has been part of Castriciano said. The agreement was we did,” she said. bread were some of many goods Roma the Roma Bakery team for two years. signed Thursday, and Roma Bakery has Customer Paul Torok first came to 45 days to vacate the building. Roma Bakery 25 years ago. “I always “We wanted it to be Roma Bakery brought my kids here when we were on B/20/017 RIVERTRAIL REPAIR BID as per the specifications provided by the City of with our recipes, but we couldn’t find the River Trail. I just came in today to Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the CITY OF LANSING, C/O LBWL, PURCHASING OFFICE, at 1110 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48912 anybody to do the work. Now it is just get my last dessert, a cannoli,” he said. until 2:00 PM local time in effect on SEPT. 17, 2019 at which time bids will be publicly opened the building.” Castriciano wants to invite every past and read. Complete specifications and forms required to submit bids are available by Castriciano said she doesn’t know customer in to say goodbye. “I’m not contacting Stephanie Robinson at (517) 702-6197, or [email protected] or go to www.mitn.info. The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/ what plans the new owner has for the going to give out any of my recipes to WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. space. anyone yet, but we’ll see what happens CP#19-239 The bakery started to offer a 30% dis- with a little time,” Castriciano said. count off its goods excluding the deli. “I would like to go to Italy again,” she The deal will increase and include the said. “I miss my grandkids and daugh- CITY OF LANSING deli section closer to closing. Any food ters. I hope to see them more often.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m., on the proposed creation of North Grand River Avenue Corridor Improvement CITY OF LANSING Authority in accordance with the provisions of Part 6, Corridor Improvement Authorities, of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, Public Act 57 of 2018, as amended (the Act) and as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018 as: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Eligible property within an area along North Grand River bounded by an area of all Lansing, MI for the purpose of considering: commercial property, as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018, found within 500 feet of the centerline of North Grand River, east on Franette Road to Old US 27 on East North An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend the Lansing Codified Ordinances by Street with branches on North Martin Luther King Boulevard, Turner Road and Capital amending Chapter 288 Section 288.21 to provide minimum qualifications for a Chief Strategy City Boulevard Officer

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The short answer is: It depends on Bridge sale is a little more involved. explores the sale of the state’s share the roads. how much you sell it for, but likely But before we get to that, let’s talk of the bridge that links Port Huron — The other proposed sale is an around 4 ½. about why the question is even being with Sarnia, Canada, among other old rail line between Grayling and The long answer of how many brought up. state-owned assets — four airports Gaylord that the state only owns state-owned highway bridges could The Michigan House Republicans and an old rail line Up North. because the private sector found it be repaired from a Blue Water pushed through a budget in June that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is propos- financial unviable. Even if someone ing a 45-cent-a-gallon gas tax hike to bought it, any money would need to “fix the damn roads.” House Republi- go into public transit. ORDINANCE #2611 cans are rum- Nothing could go into fixing the maging under POLITICS damn roads. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LANSING, the sofa cush- Rep. Matt Maddock, R-Milford, MICHIGAN AND FOR THE REVISION OF THE DISTRICT MAPS ADOPTED BY SECTION ions for spare led the effort to put these ideas on 1246.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. change. Selling the table because he said the state The City of Lansing ordains: infrastructure shouldn’t be owning assets that can is in one of the be handled by the sector. Also, if Section 1. That the district maps adopted by and incorporated as Section 1246.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lansing, Michigan be amended to provide as follows: sofas. there’s a way to raise money that Like other doesn’t include asking taxpayers To change the zoning classification of the properties described as follows: Democrats, to dig deeper into their pockets, it

Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-236 Rep. Julie Brixie of should be explored. Address: 11907 Jolly Highway Meridian Town- When told how many bridges a Legal Descriptions: Commencing 433 Feet West of the Southeast Corner of Section 36; West 147.8 Feet; North 825 Feet; East 147.8 Feet; South 825 Feet to the point of beginning, ship wasn’t excited about the idea of, Blue Water Bridge sale could fund, Section 36, T4N, R3W to the “A” Residential District. essentially, selling off furniture to pay Maddock responded, “What’s wrong the mortgage. But instead of writing with that? We have bridges in poor Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-250 Address: 4820 S. Waverly Road off the ideas as one-time gimmicks, condition and we could use the Legal Descriptions: Commencing 750 Feet North of the Southeast corner of Section 36; Brixie asked the Michigan Depart- money.” West 211.2 Feet; North 75 Feet; East 211.2 Feet; South 75 Feet to the point of beginning, Section 36, T4N, R3W from “F” Commercial district to “E-2” Local Shopping District. ment of Transportation this summer But none of these ideas were pub- on the logistics of making these sales. licly vetted. That’s why Brixie’s Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-260 Here’s what she found: summer-long correspondence with Address: 4848 S. Waverly Road Legal Descriptions: Commencing 625 Feet North of the Southeast corner of Section 36; — House Republicans’ ballpark MDOT was useful. What could the West 211.2 Feet; North 125 Feet; East 211.2 Feet; South 125 Feet to the point of beginning, sticker price for the Blue Water state get from the sales of these Section 36, T4N, R3W from “F” Commercial district to “E-2” Local Shopping District. Bridge was $500 million. MDOT assets? Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-270 says it would take a private vendor 62 “It doesn’t scratch the surface,” Address: 4880 S. Waverly Road years to get a return on investment Brixie said. “It doesn’t change a thing Legal Descriptions: Commencing 475 Feet North of the Southeast corner of Section 36; North 150 Feet, West 211.2 Feet; North 200 Feet, West 221.8 Feet, South 350 Feet, East 433 — and that’s if two major projects either way.” Feet to the point of beginning, Section 36, T4N, R3W from “F” Commercial district to “E-2” currently on the drawing board are Selling a major state asset to ad- Local Shopping District. shelved. dress a fraction of one year of annual Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-297 — The most realistic price MDOT bridge maintenance isn’t a sustain- Address: 4902 S. Waverly Road could get on its half of the bridge is able strategy. The state needs new Legal Descriptions: Commencing 300 Feet North of the Southeast corner of Section 36; North 175 Feet, West 433 Feet; South 175 Feet, East 433 Feet to the point of beginning, $155.9 million. If the state got that revenue, she said. Section 36, T4N, R3W from “F” Commercial district to “E-2” Local Shopping District. price, $90 million would be needed Brixie noted state spending is $11 to pay off existing debt and $45 mil- billion below the Headlee Amend- Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-300 Address: 5030 S. Waverly Road lion to repay the federal government ment cap. General Fund spending Legal Descriptions: Commencing on the East Section line 241.5 Feet North of the Southeast for what it put into the project. That has stayed stagnant at $10 billion corner of Section 36; North 58.5 Feet, West 433 Feet; South 58.5 Feet, East 433 Feet to the point of beginning, Section 36, T4N, R3W from “F” Commercial district to “E-2” Local would leave $21 million leftover. for years. The time has come to raise Shopping District. The average cost to build a highway revenue at a level where regular bridge is $6.4 million; that’s four- road and bridge maintenance can be Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-310 Address: 5050 S. Waverly Road and-a-half bridge repairs. MDOT’s maintained, she said. Legal Descriptions: Commencing on the East Section line 183 Feet North of the Southeast goal is to replace 115 bridges a year “You can debate a lot of things, but corner of Section 36; North 58.5 Feet, West 433 Feet; South 58.5 Feet, East 433 Feet to and do routine maintenance on an- math is not one of them,” she said. the point of beginning, Section 36, T4N, R3W from “F” Commercial district to “E-2” Local Shopping District. other 85. Maddock said he appreciates — House Republicans asked Brixie doing her due diligence on the Parcel Number: 23-50-40-36-400-320 Address: 5058 S. Waverly Road MDOT to look into selling the four budget, but she’s taking “the easy way Legal Descriptions: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 36, West 433 Feet; small airports the state owns. The out” in making the case for higher North 183 Feet, East 433 Feet, South 183 Feet to the point of beginning, Section 36, T4N, rest of the roughly 225 airports are taxes. R3W from “F” Commercial district to “E-2” Local Shopping District. owned by local public authorities or “I’m doing my due diligence to Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are local government. lower taxes and to identify the waste hereby repealed. However, Michigan would need to we all know exists in government to Section 3. This ordinance was duly adopted by the Lansing City Council on August 12, 2019, pay the federal government $10 mil- avoid taxing us all again,” Maddock and a copy is available in the office of the Lansing City Clerk, 9th Floor, City Hall, 124 W. lion if it sold the airports in Romeo said. “I’m never going to stop fighting Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. and Plymouth to a private vendor if to reduce the tax burden on Michi- Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day after enactment. the property isn’t used for an airport. ganders.” Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC Also, whatever the state makes on (Kyle Melinn of the Capitol news www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk the airport sales would need to go service MIRS is at melinnky@gmail. www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-234 into fixing other airports, not fixing com.) City Pulse • August 21, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE #2610 Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, PROVIDING FOR THE 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing: REZONING OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN AND FOR THE REVISION OF THE DISTRICT MAPS ADOPTED BY SECTION A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1458, an ordinance to amend the use 1246.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. district map of Chapter 50 – Zoning – of the Code of the City of East Lansing to rezone 314, 328, 334, and 340-344 Evergreen Avenue from RM-32, City Center Multiple Family The City of Lansing ordains: Residential District, to B-3, City Center Commercial District. Section 1. That the district maps adopted by and incorporated as Section 1246.02 of the Code The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable accommodations, such as interpreters for of Ordinances of the City of Lansing, Michigan be amended to provide as follows: the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting, upon notice to the City of East Lansing, prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities To change the zoning classification of the property described as follows: requiring reasonable accommodations or services should write or call the City Manager’s Case Number: Z-4-2019 Office, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6920, TDD 1-800-649-377. Parcel Number’s: 33-01-01-21-131-009 Address: 213 E. Malcolm X Street ` Jennifer Shuster Legal Descriptions: Lot 20, Block 177, Original Plat from “C” Residential District to City Clerk “F” Commercial District. CP#19-236 Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.

Section 3. This ordinance was duly adopted by the Lansing City Council on August 12, 2019, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING and a copy is available in the office of the Lansing City Clerk, 9th Floor, City Hall, 124 W. SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED MINUTES Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933.

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day after enactment. OF LANSING WAS HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 3209 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019, AT 7:00 P.M. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Hayes, Clerk Aten, Treasurer Rodgers www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-232 MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustees: Broughton, Harris, McKenzie, Bankson

ALSO PRESENT: Michael Gresens, Attorney

ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Meeting called to order by Supervisor Hayes. EAST LANSING PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of the meeting held on July 23, 2019, approved. Agenda approved as amended. Notice is hereby given of the following public hearings to be held by the East Lansing Adopted Resolution 19-12: Approving Board of Water and Light Wholesale Water Service Planning Commission on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Agreement. Court, Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing. Approved special fund budget amendment. Approved Ingham County agreement for Waverly Road Shared Use Pathway. 1. A public hearing will be held to consider a lot split application from 3225 West Approved sidewalk quote. Road, LLC, for the property located at 3225 West Road to create two parcels Authorized Fire Chief to sell 1998 Medic. from the existing 4.50-acre property which is located in the RA, Residential Approved WSW amendment to owner-engineer agreement. Agricultural District. Claims approved. 2. A public hearing will be held to consider a site plan and special use permit Meeting adjourned. application from 3225 West Road, LLC to build two new buildings; a four-story, 107-room hotel, and a 4,015 sq. ft. medical marihuana provisioning center. The Diontrae Hayes, Supervisor property is zoned RA, Residential Agricultural District. Susan L. Aten, Clerk CP#19-231 3. A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1468, an ordinance to amend the use district map of the City of East Lansing by rezoning the properties at 710, 722, and 722 ½ Grove Street from R-2, Medium Density Single-Family Residential District, to RM-32, City Center Multiple-Family City of Lansing Residential District. Notice of Public Hearing 4. A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1469, an ordinance to allow The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2019, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in for and regulate adult use marihuana establishments. the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI, for the purpose stated below: 5. A public hearing will be held to consider a site plan and special use permit application from Core Campus Manager, LLC for the properties at 131, 135, 207, To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, other interested 217, and 227 Bogue to demolish all of the existing buildings on the site and persons and ad valorem taxing units to appear and be heard on the approval of Brownfield construct a 14-story, 720-unit multi-family development in two separate Plan #76 – Farnum Building Redevelopment Project pursuant to and in accordance with buildings, each at 152 feet tall, including amenities for the residents and the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Public Act 381 of 1996, as structured parking for 400 vehicles. The development proposes a mix of amended, for property commonly referred to as 123 West Allegan Street located in the City apartment types ranging from efficiencies to four-bed units, including row of Lansing, but more particularly described as: houses. The subject property is located in the East Village zoning district.

W 78 FT OF N 34 FT LOT 11 & W 78 FT LOT 12 BLOCK 115 ORIG PLAT. 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 Approval of this Brownfield Plan will enable the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will be given an opportunity to be heard. These matters will be on the agenda for the next to capture incremental tax increases which result from the redevelopment of the property to Planning Commission meeting after the public hearing is held, at which time the Commission pay for costs associated therewith. Further information regarding this issue, including maps, may vote on them. The Planning Commission's recommendations are then placed on the plats, and a description of the brownfield plan will be available for public inspection and agenda of the next City Council meeting. The City Council will make the final decision on may be obtained from Karl Dorshimer – Vice President of Economic Development, Lansing these applications. Economic Area Partnership, 1000 South Washington, Suite 201, Lansing, MI 48912, (517) 702-3387. 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 If you are interested in this matter, please attend the public hearing or send a representative. at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, should write or call the Planning Department, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. Phone: (517) 319-6930. TDD Number: 1-800-649-3777. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC Jennifer Shuster www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk City Clerk www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-230 CP#19-235 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 21, 2019

make the best-decorated street. Each Miller, tried to get the Department of chooses a theme, use papier mache and Education to kick the children of un- From Barcelona with love other recycled materials, and they take documented immigrants out of public it very seriously: This year, there was schools; even Betsy DeVos wouldn’t go What I learned on my summer vacation a Harry Potter theme, a Hitchcockian for that. Trump, who has only reluc- “Birds” theme, a Silk Road trading tantly condemned the increasingly The thing about spending two weeks Child, You Walk Like a Peasant.” theme, a Spanish mining theme, violent white supremacist movement in a blissfully Trump-free vacation In Barcelona, I sipped cafe con leche my own street’s somewhat quixotic, that has grown under his watch, is now bubble is that it’s pretty easy to burn up in a public square, surrounded by off-putting and not-quite-so-awesome making noise about labeling antifa — on re-entry. locals smoking hand-rolled cigarettes Native American reservation theme the loose-knit, sometimes pugilistic I’ve been on vacation most of August and chatting, with pigeons pecking (they put a lot of work into it, though), antiracism, antifascism activists — ter- — first on a cruise ship/floating music for croissant crumbs at our feet and all of which were insanely detailed (my rorists, as if being anti-fascist shouldn’t festival on the Mediterranean, sailing electric scooters zipping by on narrow street excepted, perhaps) and punctu- be the default in a healthy democracy. back and forth from Spain to Sardinia, streets, unleashed (and almost always ated by live music (if you haven’t heard And, right on the heels of two then spending a week in Barcelona, unaltered) dogs walking loyally behind an extraordinarily loud rendition of deadly mass shootings, a man in North all the while doing my their humans, generally indifferent to “Wonderwall” right outside your win- Philadelphia shot six cops during an level best to avoid work INFORMED DISSENT people’s affection. dow at 2:30 the morning before your eight-hour standoff, though he didn’t and/or any dispiriting I adapted (quite happily, it turns very early flight, you haven’t lived) and kill anyone. The Trump administration conversations about out) to siesta culture — waking up at 9, events and, of course, lots of food and blamed Philly’s Democratic mayor and American politics. napping from 2 to 5, staying up until alcohol. reformist district attorney, just as the It was wondering. 2, repeat — as well as to one of the Like I said, it was a great vacation. president had previously blamed video Relaxing. Invigorating. JEFFERY C. BILLMAN densest and most walkable large cities After a few days, my tension headaches games and the catch-all of mental The best long-overdue in the world. I marveled at the endless subsided. The knots in my shoulders health. summer vacation imaginable. array of graffiti, looked out walls dating unwound. I felt years younger, able to Last year, Barcelona — a city with Under the stars, from the pool to the Roman era in the Gothic Quarter breathe in new experiences and recon- a metro-area population slightly less and hot tub, and inside tucked-away and gazed upon the entire city from the nect with myself. I even caught myself than that of Atlanta and that draws venues throughout a giant cruise ship, heights of Parc Guell — including the checking Barcelona’s residential listings about 9 million tourists a year — had alongside my wife and 2,000 or so of famous La Sagrada Familia, a cathedral — weirdly affordable for a big city — 10 murders. Ten. our new best friends from all over the still under construction after more than and wondering what job opportunities And it’s not like there’s no political world, I watched Belle & Sebastian and a century (I didn’t find time to tour it, existed for someone with a piss-poor tension here. This was, after all, a coun- Camera Obscura and The Vaselines sadly). I ate patatas bravas and pan con handle on Spanish, not to mention its try under a (U.S.-supported) fascist and Yo La Tengo as well as younger tomate and gelato and seabass ceviche Catalan variant. dictatorship for three decades follow- bands like Japanese Breakfast and and drank vermut and Catalonian lager Then my plane touched down in the ing a bloody civil war. Two years ago, Alvvays and Hinds. I went through a and aged Cuban rum, which is both U.S., I started scanning the news I’d Catalonia voted to secede from Spain, meditation session with Stuart Mur- legal and surprisingly cheap. missed, and all of that hard-won zen and judging by the graffiti and posters doch’s Scottish Buddhist guru and The latter part of our week there vanished into the ether. literally everywhere in its capital of got a wine lesson from Ira Kaplan’s was consumed by the Festa Mejor de Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide Barcelona, it still wants to. Still, mass brother. I toured a 700-year-old church Gracia, an annual neighborhood street in a federal prison, and President shootings aren’t something they worry in Cagliari and got flashed by an old festival-to-end-all-street-festivals that Trump had retweeted a conspiracy about, even though their kids play Italian man who’d cut a circular hole in just so happened to be taking place theory suggested Bill Clinton had him video games, and there was a mental his underpants and evidently did not all around our Airbnb rental. Every murdered. Trump’s acting head of the health facility right across the street appreciate us wandering down his alley. August, it turns out — really, we didn’t U.S. Customs and Immigration Service, from my apartment. I discussed Brexit with a loud British know this until we’d planned our vaca- a birther named Ken Cuccinelli, wants Coincidentally, the U.S. has nine finance executive/Jager enthusiast who tion — the festival draws tens of thou- to rewrite the poem on the Statue of times as many privately owned guns seemed as amused by the shitshow as sands of people from all over Europe to Liberty to make it apply to self-suffi- per person as Spain does. he was worried about its fallout and Gracia, a bohemian district about two cient Europeans-only, and the presi- Thoughts and prayers — and I think watched a private B&S performance miles northeast of Barcelona’s tourism dent wants to boot legal immigrants my migraine’s coming back. of the 2000 record “Fold Your Hands hub. The festival is a competition to who use public programs. Trump’s (Jeffrey Billman is the editor of INDY white supremacist henchman, Stephen Week, in Durham, North Carolina.)

CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m., on the proposed creation of South Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement Authority in accordance with the provisions of Part 6, Corridor Improvement Authorities, of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, Public Act 57 of 2018, as amended (the Act) and as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018 as:

Eligible property within an area along South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bounded by an area of all commercial property, as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018, found within 500 feet of the centerline of South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, from the railroad tracks south of Victor Avenue to I-96.

For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected].

Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-238 City Pulse • August 21, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11

ARTS & CULTURE ART • BOOKS • FILM • MUSIC Lansing’s hip-hop supergroup reunites after four-year hiatus

By AUDREY MATUSZ The result of that meeting was a In April 2006, 4,000 people piled monthly hip-hop showcase called into a 2,000-capacity church in Detroit Respiration. Hosted by F.O.S, the to pay respects to the late DeShaun concert series brought regional tal- Dupree Holton, professionally known ent to Lansing such as Elzie from as Proof and rapper Eminem’s closest Slum Village, DJ Haircut (Mayer friend. Holton, a founding member of Hawthorne) and Black Milk, among D12, a chart-topping hip-hop group, others. The show also offered oppor- served as a mentor to young, aspiring tunities for local acts to get in front of rappers in Detroit, where he was born, an audience. Gardin, who had dedicat- murdered and buried. To the world, ed himself to music after watching “8 Holton’s death was a testimony to Mile” in high school, introduced Smith senseless violence. To members of the to Respiration where he was able to Michigan hip-hop scene, it was a call connect with more like-minded people. to action to create a harmonious music “It was really cool because young art- community. ists, male or female, could learn from Rapper James Gardin said the death these artists, acquire a trade and get of Holton was the catalyst for the renew- sharper,” Smith said. al of Lansing’s hip-hop scene. In 2006, Jasmine Hamilton-Wray, 33, was still Gardin attended Lansing Community a student at Michigan State University BLAT! Pack 10th College and met when she discovered the hip-hop an equally eager showcase. In 2006, Hamilton-Wray, Anniversary Show young rapper was studying jazz vocals and finding Wayne "Wayn'o" Weigel Saturday, Aug. 24 7 p.m. named Jahshua it difficult to carve a place for herself The BLAT! Pack started in 2008 by college students in the Lansing area seeking an $12 adv, $15 door Smith. The duo within the highly-technical confines of The Loft alternative outlet to collaborate. Back: James Gardin, Left to right: Chris Orrick, 414 E. Michigan Ave. connected quickly the university. She said after perform- Jasmine Hamilton-Wray and Jahshua Smith. theloftlansing.com over their knack ing at Respiration during the open-mic for layering cere- portion that she was embraced by the Along with exposure, a handful of signed to indie label Illicit Recordings bral rhymes over modern beats and creative community she had been long- members in the group prioritized civic and has shared stages across the nation in 2008 founded a collective called ing for. engagement. The group had a presence with acts such as Grieves, Macklemore BLAT!Pack. The 16-member tribe “It was kind of a bridging between at the Trayvon Martin marches held on and Los Angeles rapper Murs. After the gained local renown for marrying hip- the hip-hop heads from MSU and MSU’s campus and directed workshops group split, Smith continued to per- hop with activism. It will perform for Lansing,” she said. for a youth mentoring program called form and was recently featured in the the first time in four years Saturday at The mold for a successful hip- My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper. For Detroit Metro Times for his upcoming The Loft. hop community was set, and when Smith and Gardin, the original quest EP, “The Fourth Wall.” While many “There was a good amount of time Respiration came to an end, Smith to maintain an uplifting hip-hop scene members have gone on to pursue new when you would never see a hip-hop and Gardin turned their collective into remained at the forefront. careers, Smith said as the 10-year mark show in Lansing,” Gardin said. “I think a multi-faceted network. Smith and Rising solo performer Mikeyy Austin, approached, he wanted to do some- knowing that someone that was an Garden were the MCs along with Chris 23, met Smith and Gardin when he thing special with his “brothers and integral part in connecting artists and Orrick (formerly Red Pill), Wayne was 18 years old, back when he had a sisters.” creating opportunities had passed … Weigel (The Amateur) and Jovaun Lee head full of rhymes but little direction. The BLAT!Pack’s upcoming show you know that there is a hole that needs (Jae Musick), among others. Music “Following their example, advice and will feature all the players from its first to be filled.” journalist William E. Ketchum III is ideas has placed me in the position I performance in 2008. Rapper Ozay In Lansing, shortly after Holton’s a co-founder and managed the group am today,” Austin said. “Having them Moore, founder of All of the Above death, a meeting was held at the before he worked at Vibe magazine in my corner has helped teach me how Hip-Hop Academy, is the only featured now-defunct record store, Code of the and was replaced by Detroit native to be an artist.” act on the bill. DJ Ruckus will return Cuts. Gardin, 34, remembered attend- Marcel Williams. Omari Hall (Hir-O) The group’s final show was in 2015 to the ones and twos while Clok hosts ing the meeting as an eager 20-some- and Aaron Armstrong were the pro- at Lansing’s Common Ground fes- the evening. thing just starting to build a name ducers while Steve Swart (DJ Ruckus) tival. Gardin said that the collective Smith said that in addition to the for himself among the college-music and Amir Abdullah (DJ Carmine) was “before its time,” referring to the show, the group will spend a few days crowd. were the group’s mixers. On vocals recently popular hip-hop collectives in a studio laying down new tracks. The young men who called the meet- were Lansing-based Hamilton-Wray such as Odd Future and A$AP Mob. “Doing a project now, everyone is a ing were two Lansing natives who went (Yellowkake) and Detroit R&B singer In retrospect, he said the group may lot wiser about how their time is with by Clok and Verse-is. The hip-hop duo ReChell Crowell (Chell). Together the have fared better with the addition of a music,” Smith said. “I think this will be had built a regional following with group amassed a dedicated fan base “numbers person” as well as “less over- dope to have something where every- their group F.O.S, which stands for fig- and supported each other’s personal thinking.” body contributes and is us, to show ures of speech. musical endeavors. During the four-year hiatus, Gardin that we still got it.” 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 21, 2019 Biggby's Michael McFall’s book details entrepreneurial 'Grind'

By DENNIS BURCK However, growing Biggby wasn’t all One entertaining entry that sums up Michael McFall describes himself as sugary and caffeinated bliss. McFall the experience of a successful entre- an everyman CEO. He doesn’t have an warns entrepreneurs that they have to preneur is McFall’s personification of MBA or a yacht. Mastering things like get used to a “bogeyman” coming from type of entrepreneur which calls, a paradigm shifts or leveraging assets out of the blue and knocking them Cowboy Squirrel. are not in his general wheelhouse of down once and awhile. “For me, there are two main factors,” small business necessities. In the book, McFall details a situa- he said. “The first is to work hard. “I’m just a normal dude from tion when a bank defaulted on its loan Squirrels bury nuts, but don’t remem- Milford, Michigan,” he said. “There to the company, resulting in the bank ber where they bury them. They just is no magic. It’s all the fundamentals trying to squeeze every last drop out bury enough so when they need food and anyone can do this.” of the business to pay back the loan. there is enough buried to find some to Within 23 years, McFall went from McFall said it was paramount he nev- sustain themselves.” barista to co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, er brought the bleakness of the situa- McFall added that what makes “the overseeing 250 franchises blossom tion in with him to work. epitome of an entrepreneur” is cou- across nine states. “We took 50% pay cuts to get pling the squirrel with a cowboy. The This provides the foundation for through,” he said. “I knew I couldn’t result is a person who lives by a code his first book “Grind: A No-Bullsh*t let the world know we were teetering of ethics and doesn’t care about what Approach to Take Your Business on insolvency. What I needed to do at people think. from Concept to Cash Flow.” It hit that moment in time in the business is McFall said the leader is often over- bookstores Aug. 6. and is available to make sure it didn’t bring us down.” Dennis Burck/City Pulse looked in place of demographics and at Barnes and Noble locations and The company survived, but it Biggby co-CEO Michael McFall holds his business analytics too often. is available online at Amazon, Indie would’ve been a different story if he book "Grind: A No Bullsh*t Approach “As a leader, you need to under- Bound and the Porchlight Book Co. conveyed this worry and stress to cus- to Take Your Business from Concept to stand your strengths and weakness- “I don’t think I wrote a single word tomers and franchisers, he added. Cash Flow" at Biggby headquarters. es,” McFall said. “Then you bolster of this after 8 a.m.,” McFall said. “My Though McFall brings in some of his those weaknesses and leverage your creative work is always done first thing personal anecdotes, the work is taste- with bite-sized entries of a couple strengths. That is what will make your in the morning. I love that moment. I ful and focus never tampers off from pages at a time, which prevents the business successful.” get up, make a beautiful cup of coffee the general pursuit of how to make a message from getting bogged down in and get to work.” small business better. The book reads the text. Meet this week’s cover artist: Crimson Cook

By MATTHEW STINE up in Cadillac with my grandparents an animal and then adding the skele- U ™ Two figures caught in an embrace, and my grand- tonized pieces to it. So over time I just Old Town’s newest intimate performance venue staring at one another. Their bright ma is into art. developed that style of mashing a real colors set them apart from the dark She happened life thing and adding my own twist to it background and draw the eye in as they to be painting with the skeletonized pieces. hold the pose. “Your Calling,” by Crim- a giant mural Did you ever have some support that Margherita Fava son Cook, depicts a muse of creativity in their pool was really influential to you in your Euro Trio leading an artist to pursue their craft. room and was earlier years of being an artist? with James Zito Cook is a longtime artist just recent- using acrylics. When I was at Grand Ledge High Thur. Aug. 22, 7:00pm ly starting to break into the Lansing She wound up School, I had a teacher named Mrs. scene. She uses acrylic paints to make giving me some Thompson and she was always really haunting, yet beautiful creations full of of her paint to Cook into helping us. I always volunteered to Tomas Esparza vibrant colors and textures. use when she do art club with her. In my senior year What exactly got you into drawing in was done with I wound up having three hours that I Blues Band the first place? them. To me, it layers better and the could take to do whatever I wanted, Fri. Aug. 23, 8:00pm Actually, it was Japanese animation. colors are more vibrant. Especially be- so I ended up taking art classes. She At first, I was drawing just because it ing water-soluble or water-based, I can wound up letting me just be in her class interested me. I was drawing animals do stuff like add water to it to make dif- and work on a project of my choice. So and people and stuff, but once I got ferent textures. getting to spend a lot of time with her, Orquestra into Japanese animation, it really took How did you come to the aesthetic she really encouraged us and she didn’t Ritmo off for me. The specific show was Yu Yu that you used in “Your Calling”? box me into one project. She let me Sat. Aug. 23, 8:00pm Hakusho which was on Toonami. I was The skeletonizing isn’t specific to the choose what I wanted to do and kind of over at a friend’s house and we hap- painting, it’s more of just my style. I just guided me through it. pened to come in from playing outside like to think that kind of visual imagery You can find Crimson’s work on In- and her older sister was watching it in doesn’t have to be dark, it can be inspi- stagram with the handle as.seen.in- Happy Hour - Weekdays 5 - 7pm the living room. I just loved the style so rational or light. Being darker doesn’t .dreams. Her work is also available on much. have to mean that it’s sad or anything. Facebook and Etsy at AsSeenInDreams. Sponsored by: Were the acrylic paints something I’ve always been into Halloween and If you want to see her work in person, 517.331.8440 you picked up along the way? more morbid stuff. So I started experi- she will be at the Arts Night Out in Old urbanbeatevents.com I used to get to spend every summer menting with taking the basic shape of Town Sept. 6. 1213 Turner St., Lansing & City Pulse • August 14, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

ly singing and dancing revue of holiday said. A season of fresh starts pop and stage musical tunes. Starlight’s season was curated in the Lansing Community College’s per- memory of two Lansing pros, Judie forming art’s schedule has stories that Town and Winifred Olds, who were ac- By DAVID WINKELSTERN Players saw a rapid expansion of partic- revolve around families as well. Ac- tive members at Starlight before they From performing inside barns to fi- ipants and audiences. There will be a re- cording to Melissa Kaplan, the Arts died a few years ago. Town directed nancing their own modern auditori- veal of a new brand identity on Sept. 10 “Dolls” in 1990 and “Afoot” in ’80s. Olds ums, the Greater Lansing area theater which Artistic Director Garrett Brad- gave an award-winning performance in community continues to evolve. Owos- ley said “will position us for continued the latter as “Miss Tweed.” so Community Players first opened growth.” Out with the old their curtains in the ’50s. Riverwalk Bradley was also enthusiastic about One of Lansing’s newest theater com- Theatre started in 1989 — 22 years af- the player’s opening of “Matilda the panies, Ixion, dedicated its sixth season ter performing as the Community Circle Musical,” which will triple Broadway’s to focus on the Midwest experience. It Players at The Okemos Barn Theatre. cast of children. Bradley added “never has another Dominique Morisseau play, Lansing Community College has offered before have we had so many children on “The Skeleton Crew.” The blue collar student plays for nearly 50 years, and our main stage.” play takes place in a Detroit stamping the streaks don’t stop there. Owosso’s strong partnerships with plant during the 2008 recession. Rep- After 16 theatrical seasons, seven of the American Association of Commu- licating that on the Robin Theatre stage which took place in a renovated Senior nity Theatres has helped them snag will be accomplished by “magic,” presi- Center in South Lansing, this will be Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderel- dent Jeff Croff remarked. Peppermint Creek Theatre Co.’s first at la.” The whimsical tale will get an extra It ends with a collection of mono- the Central United Methodist Church. dash of magic under the Lebowsky Cen- logues called, “rUSt,” written by Ixion’s “Moving out of our old space at the ter’s newly refurbished proscenium. “Wheel Writers Group.” Miller Preforming Arts Center was (Dysfunctional) family fun at River- David Winkelstern/City Pulse Women write the majority of them hard and sentimental,” Artistic Director walk Theatre, Lansing Community Col- Chad Swan-Badgero, the artistic and three of their full-length scripts are Chad Swan-Badgero said. lege director for Peppermint Theatre Co., female-authored. Badgero said it took an army of help- Riverwalk Theatre is eager to please on the company's new stage at Central Ixion will continue its “Golden Tick- the whole family with the revised script ers and “hundreds of volunteer hours” United Methodist Church. et” program — reserving some free seats to tear apart the stage, seating, light and for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” for each performance for those in need. sound booth. and “Shrek the Musical.” “Those who feel intimidated by the- The church, located across from the The company’s upcoming “Doubt” is Outreach Coordinator, the majority of ater should know they are welcome Capitol Building, “offers great creative an intense play about a nun’s confronta- shows will deal with rivalries, deep love, here,” Croff said. choices,” Badgero said. He will be di- tion with a priest suspected of inappro- dysfunction, and family connections. Williamston Theatre’s 14th season recting the company’s first musical in priate behavior. Manager Mike Siracuse As part of the college’s acknowledg- welcomes five Michigan and World pre- the new theatre, the bluegrass, folk-in- called it “one of the best dramas of all ment of the 400 years of African-Amer- mieres. The season will open with the fused “Bright Star.” time.” ican History Commission Act, estab- Michigan premiere of Kristine Thatch- Facelifts in Owosso Riverwalk is presenting a second in- lished in 2018, “Sunset Baby” will open er’s “Safe House” about her real-life After a 2007 fire and rebuild at the stallment of its yearly, “A Christmas the season. Written by Dominique battle with ovarian cancer and her time Lebowsky Center, Owosso Community Holiday Cabaret.” It’s a family-friend- Morisseau, the play offers insights to the spent in Lansing living with her ill African-American experience. grandmother The rights that took LCC the lon- The season will close with another 2019-2020 SEASON 14 gest to obtain was Sam Shepard's “True Michigan premiere, “Be Here Now,” by The Safe House by Kristine Thatcher West.” Deborah Zoe Laufer and directed by Oct. 3 - Nov. 3, 2019 As Starlight Dinner Theatre enters John Lepard. A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show by David Alberts its 15th season, it remains the only area “The Great American Trailer Park Nov. 21 - Dec. 22, 2019 company that serves meals. After strug- Musical” was on Joseph Dickson of Over 900 Miles to International Falls gling with different services, this is its the Ledge Theatre Co. we-should-pro- by Annie Martin fifth year with International Catering duce-that list since he started the com- Jan. 30 - Mar. 1, 2020 Services. pany in 2012. It will be the company’s These Mortal Hosts by Eric Coble This season, Granger will direct second and final show for this season. Mar. 26 - Apr. 26, 2020 “Guys and Dolls,” produce “Something’s Dickson was optimistically curious to Alabster by Audrey Cefaly May 21 - June 21, 2020 Afoot” and “The Lion in Winter.” Kelly see how the theater community would Be Here Now by Deborah Zoe Laufer Stuible-Clark is the director for “Afoot.” help Peppermint Creek with its move. July 9 - Aug. 9, 2020 “Winter” marks Kristine Thatcher’s re- “We really are one community and turn to Starlight. not competitors,” he said. “I’m excited WILLIAMSTON THEATRE 122 S Putnam St.,Williamston “It’s a dream come true to have profes- and proud to be a part of such a great 517-655-7469 www.williamstontheatre.org sionals as immensely talented,” Granger community.” 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 21, 2019

“Pippin” “The Wolves” “Remembering Patsy Clines” Key: Aug. 29-Sept. 8 — RW Sept.14-15, Sept.12-22 —IX Sept. 28 — OC AC — Andromeda Community Theatre cityofeastlansing.com/allofus, (517) 319-6957 Book/Lyrics: Roger O. Hirson and By Sarah DeLappe By Judy Harrison and Rebooted AL — All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre Stephen Schwartz Directed by Jacquelyn Marks cityofeastlansing.com/allofus, (517) 319-6957 Directed by: Meghan Eldred Woolsey The Robin Theatre “Neil Simon’s God’s Favorite” GT — Generations Theatre Sept.27-29, Oct.4-5 — HP generationstheater.com, Directed by Tom Webb [email protected] “Matilda the Musical” “Bright Star” HP — Homegrown Productions Sept.6-15 — OC Sept.19-22, Sept.26-29 — PC R.B. Wilson Center Auditorium clintoncountyarts.org/homegrown-produc- By: Dennis Kelly Music/book/story by Steve Martin and tions.html, [email protected] Edie Brickell “Sunset Baby” IX — Ixion Theatre Ensemble “Come From Away” Directed by Chad Swan-Badgero Sept. 27-29, Oct.4-6 — LCC ixiontheatre.com, (517) 775-4246 Sept. 10-15 — WC Music Direction by Seth Burk By Dominique Morisseau LCC — LCC Theatre Program internal.lcc.edu/cma, (517) 483-1546 Book/music/lyrics: Irene Sankoff and Central Methodist Church Directed by Deb Keller MT — Midway Theatre Co. David Hein Black Box midwaytheatercompany.org, (517) 316-5272 Directed by Christopher Ashley “Dr. Fox and the MSU — MSU Department of Theatre Cobb Great Hall Impossible Cure for Death” “Sweat” theatre.msu.edu, (517) 432-2000 Sept.21-22 — MSU Oct.3-6, Oct.10-13 — RW OC — Owosso Community Players owossoplayers.com, (989) 723-4003 “The Great American Trailer Park Book/music by Benedict Directed by George Popovich OL — Over the Ledge Theatre Co. Musical” Brazton-Smith overtheledge.org, (517) 318-0579 Sept.11-15, Sept.19-22 — OL Book/lyrics by Megan Peterson “The Safe House” PC — Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. Music and Lyrics by David Nehls Directed by Timothy Koch Oct.3-Nov.3 —WT peppermintcreek.org, (517) 927-3016 Written by Betsy Kelso Musical Direction by Sinai Tabak By Kristine Thatcher RW — Riverwalk Theatre riverwalktheatre.com, (517) 482-5700 Pasant Theatre Directed by Casaundra Freeman SL — Starlight Dinner Theatre starlightdinnertheatre.com, (517) 599-2779 “Frankenstein” TC — The Curtainless Theatre (formerly Oct.11-20 — MSU East Lansing Community Theatre) By Quinn Mattfeld thecurtainlesstheatre.blogspot.com, curtain- Directed by Ryan Welsh [email protected] WC — Wharton Center Season 31 Starts Now Pasant Theatre whartoncenter.com/events, (517) 432-2000 www.RiverwalkTheatre.com WT — Williamston Theatre “Frozen Jr.” williamstontheatre.org, (517) 655-7469 Oct.17-19 — MT Music/lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lo- “Marvin’s Room” pez and Robert Lopez Oct.25-27, Nov.1-3 — OC Book by Jennifer Lee By Scott McPherson Directed by Veronica Hetke East Lansing Hannah Community “12 Incompetent Jurors” Center Oct.25-27, Nov.1-.3 — GT By Ian McWethy “Something Wicked: Halloween Directed by Ted Wulfekuhler Dinner Theatre” Sycamore Creek Church Oct.17-19 — TC Directed by Iris Raine Paul “Poe: Dreams of Madness” Strange Matter Coffee Oct.25-27, Nov.1-3 — AL East Lansing Hannah Community “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Center Mystery” Oct.18-20 —AC “Queerspawn” By Ken Ludwig Oct.26-27, Nov.2-3 — IX Eaton Area Senior Center By Mallery Avidon Directed by Todd Heywood “Something’s Afoot” The Robin Theatre Oct.18-19, Oct.25-27 — SL Directed by Kelly Stuible-Clark “The Humans” Nov.1-3, Nov.7-10 — PC "A Piece of My Heart” By Stephen Karam Oct.24-.27, Nov.1 — RW Directed by Emily Clark Directed by Diane Cooke Central Methodist Church August 29-Sept 1 & September 5-8 See Schedule, Page 16 City Pulse • August 21, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 21, 2019

Schedule “The Complete Works of William “Boy Gets Girl” “My Fair Lady” Shakespeare (Abridged)” Jan.16-19, Jan.23-26 — RW Feb. 26 – Mar 1 — WC Nov.20-21— WC Directed by Brian Farnham Directed by Bartlett Sher from page 14 By The Reduced Shakespeare Co. “900 Miles to International Falls” Cobb Great Hall Pasant Theatre Jan.30-Mar.1 — WT “Belle Moral” Nov.1-2, Nov.8-10 — LCC By Annie Martin “Annie” By Ann-Marie MacDonald “Freshman Showcase: The Power of Directed by Tony Caselli Feb.27-29 — MT Directed by Mary Job Spontaneous Invention” “Basic Training” By Thomas Meehan Nov.21-24 — MSU Jan.30-31— WC East Lansing Hannah Community Directed by Sarah Hendrickson By Kahlil Ashanti Center “Jungle Book” Nov.2 — WC By Rudyard Kipling “A Christmas Carol: The Radio “Unnecessary Farce” “Cinderella” Show” Feb.6-26 — RW Feb 28-Feb.29 — OC Nov.21-Dec.22 —WT Written by Paul Slade Smith Written by Rodgers and Hammerstein “Twelfth Night” Nov.8-17 — MSU By David Alberts Directed by Jeff Magnuson By William Shakespeare Directed by John Lepard “Julius Cesar” Directed by Gus Kaikkonen “Thrill Me: The Leopold Mar. 6-8, Mar.13-15 — TC “You’re a Good Man, Charlie & Loeb Story” By William Shakespeare Feb. 12-16 — WC Directed by Dale Wayne Williams “South Pacific” Brown” Nov.9-10, Nov.12-17 — OC Nov.29-Dec.1, Dec.5-8 — RW Book, Music and Lyrics by Stephen By Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua By Jean Burk Dolginoff “The Lion in Winter” Logan Directed by Bert Goldstein Mar.6-7, Mar.13-15—SL Music by Richard Rodgers “Disney’s Aladdin” Pasant Theatre Directed by Kristine Thatcher Dec.4-15 — WC By Chad Beguelin, music by Alan “Les Misérables” “Into the Woods” “Dogman the Musical” Nov.10-17 — WC Menken Feb.14-23 — MSU Mar. 14 — WC By Cameron Mackintosh Cobb Great Hall Directed by Deric McNish By Dav Pilkey, lyrics by Kevin Del Great Cobb Hall Choreographed by Alisa Hauser Aguila “Gloria” Musical Direction by Jan.16-19, Jan.23-16 — PC Dave Wendelberger “Orpheus in the Underworld” “A Hotel on Marvin Gardens” Nov.20-24 — MSU By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Mar.21-Mar.22 — RW By Jacques Offenback Directed by Ben Cassidy “True West” Directed by Mary K Hodges Musical Direction by Steven Mosteller Central Methodist Church Feb.21-22, Feb.28-29 — LCC By Sam Shepard Directed by Melanie Helton See Schedule, Page 17 Directed by Dr. John Lennox City Pulse • August 21, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17

“Doubt a, parable” “Alabaster” “Be Here Now" Schedule May 7-17 — RW May 21-Jun.21 — WT July 9 - Aug.9 — WT By John Patrick Shanley By Audrey Cefaly By Deborah Zoe Laufer Directed by Bob Robinson Directed by Tony Caselli Directed by Rob Roznowski from page 16

“These Mortal Hosts” “Soundscapes” “The Producers” Mar.26-Apr.26 — WT May 8 — LCC Jun.12-14, Jun.19-21 — OC By Eric Coble Directed by Dr. Jonathan Ten Brink By Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Directed by Paige Conway “Guys and Dolls” “Bonnets: How Ladies of Good May 8-9, May 15-17 — SL “Shrek the Musical” Breeding are Induced to Murder” By Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling Jun.18-28 — RW Mar.13-22 —MSU Directed by Linda Granger Directed by Linda Widener By Jen Silverman Music/lyrics by Frank Loesser SEPT. 27-28 & OCT. 4-5 Directed by Ann Folino White "Dear Evan Hansen” “Fun Home” Jun. 16- 21 — WC SUNSET BABY season “Cost of Living” May 21-24, May 28-31 — PC By Steven Levenson by Dominique Morisseau Mar.19-22, Mar.26-29 — PC By Lisa Kron, Jeanine Tesori, Alison Music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul directed by Deb Keller By Martyna Majok Bechdel Directed by Michael Greif Directed by Jordan Climie Directed by Mary Job NOV. 1-2 & 8-10 Central Methodist Church Music direction by John Dale Smith Central Methodist Church Belle Moral “Skeleton Crew” by Ann-Marie MacDonald Mar. 21-22, Mar.28-29 — IX directed by Mary Job By Dominique Morisseau Directed by Jeff Croff FEB. 21-22 & 28-29 Robin Theatre TRUE WEST by Sam Shepard “Middletown” directed by Dr. John Lennox Mar.20-21, Mar.28-29 — LCC By Will Eno MARCH 20-21 & 27-29 Directed by Paige Tufford Middletown “Wicked” by Will Eno Apr. 1-19 — WC directed by Paige Tufford By Gregory Maguire Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz APRIL 17-19 Directed by Joe Mantello Dancing “Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Through Life Hood” Spring Dance Concert Apr.10-19 — MSU By Adam Szymkowicz MAY 8 Directed by Alexis Black soundScapes “Five Women Wearing the Same Showcasing the expansive genres Dress” of the Music program at LCC Apr. 17-19, Apr.24-26 — OC By Alan Ball

"rUSt: Voices from the Midwest” May 2-20 — IX By Wheel Writer’s Group Directed by Mark Gmazel TICKET AND SHOW INFO: Robin Theatre 517-483-1122 · LCC.EDU/SHOWINFO

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Performing Arts EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION/EMPLOYER. 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 21, 2019 John Smolens' novel reimagines the American Revolutionary War By BILL CASTANIER brother James and younger brother John Smolens has reached deep into Benjamin, while Abigail is undermin- the history of the American Revolu- ing the British occupation of Boston. tionary War in his book “The School- The Lovell children are just one cell master’s Daughter.” of a larger operation under Dr. Joseph The title can be deceptive and Warren, the spymaster. makes the daughter Abigail Lovell out Smolens said Warren was a real spy- to be straight-laced. In the deft hands master during the Revolutionary War. of John Smolens, Abigail is multidi- “Few have ever heard of him, but mensional, a feminist, an anchor in in the 1770s, he was the most outspo- the family and intelligent, despite not ken proponent of breaking away from having a high school degree (women Britain,” he said. weren’t allowed to go to school.) She’s Warren is just one of several char- also a spy for the colonists as the un- acters who were drawn from the pag- avoidable war of independence breaks es of history and then fictionalized by out against Britain. Smolens. The Lovell family is divided. Her John Lovell was actually the school- father is a Tory, along with her older master at the original public school in Boston. Also making appearances are Courtesy Paul Revere and Gen. Thomas Gage, Author John Smolen dove into news- leader of the British army. papers and diaries from the 1700s to Smolens said many of the events tell the dicey tales of spies during the Courtesy recounted in the book “actually hap- American Revoluntionary War. Originally published in 2011, John pened.” Smolens' "The Schoolmaster's Daugh- The retired Northern Michigan Because of the spy network in Lex- ter" was recently republished by the University professor divides his time ington and Concord, the provincials Michigan State University Press. between Marquette in the summer send the redcoats running back to and the Boston area in the winter. Boston, but not before Abigail’s boy- Much of the research Smolens did SCHULER BOOK CLUB “I grew up outside of Boston and friend is injured. was centered on printed newspapers August 21 · 6pm went to Boston College, so the layout In working on the novel, Smolens and surviving broadsides. Some were Join us monthly for the Schuler Book of the city is accurate. I also lived on said he used history books from the printed in newspapers while others Club—a great way to create community, Bunker Hill in the ’70s,” he said. 1800s along with diaries from the nailed to houses or fences. and engage with new books. Stop in our Smolens said he used a map of the Revolutionary War era. The author “People would send in long letters store for this month’s book to get started. city drawn by a British soldier in 1722 said it had been “decades” since some using unusual pen names” Smolens and added to it as Boston changed its of the books had been checked out. said. “The educated class had an af- MAGIC / KEYFORGE geography by filling in the bay. “The diaries were wonderful sourc- fectation for Greek culture and would GAME NIGHT “I put the map above my desk so es for firsthand descriptions and how sign with Greek-sounding names.” August 27 · 6pm as I was writing I could visually walk they used language. When Col. Cleve- In doing his research, he found Play Magic or KeyForge in a casual, around Boston,” Smolens said. land writes Abigail, he is very formal,” Warren would give speeches dressed friendly environment. Commander is The book begins on the eve of revo- Smolens said. in a toga and a laurel wreath. the most popular Magic format these lution as the British soldiers prepare Abigail will later drop some of the Abigail’s father is caught up in that nights. All Magic products are 20% off to go into the countryside seeking mu- formality, letting Cleveland, a British affectation and wears a toga to tea, al- for those who attend the event. nitions and food. Abigail is carrying soldier, get close (wink-wink) to her. beit urine stained. secret messages and her brother Ben- The reader begins to wonder, "Is this a Since most readers haven’t read MICHAEL WOODWORTH jamin is a runner for Warren carrying budding romance or Abigail using her about the Revolutionary War since August 29 · 5pm troop movements to the rebels. wiles to spy on the British?" high school, Smolens also educates the Local author Michael Woodworth will reader to what was going on during be celebrating his newest picture the time the British army occupied book The Crab. Stop in for a meet Boston. and greet and signing! “The British were turning the screws 307 E. Grand River ✽ East Lansing on the people of Boston. They knew if KID’S STORY TIME Mon - Sat 10-7 pm, Sun 12-5 We validate parking! they could break them, the rest of the Saturdays · 11am colonies would follow,” he said. www.curiousbooks.com Jump into the pages of our favorite “The Schoolmaster’s Daughter” was books! We will sing songs, make a craft first published in 2011, but went out and go on a new adventure. of print until Michigan State Univer- sity Press began republishing Smo- lens’ older work. Smolens said his next book, “Days of Days,” a fictionalized version of the 519 W. Grand River ✽ East Lansing Bath School disaster will be published 332-8444 ✽ Free parking next year. It also features a strong fe- Mon - Sat 11-6 pm, Sun 12-5 pm male protagonist. [email protected] City Pulse • August 21, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

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Fantasy Football Draft Parties - 10 TOWN a.m.-10 p.m. Unicorn Lounge, 327 Cesar E Events must be entered through the calendar Chavez Avenue, Lansing. at lansingcitypulse.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays for the following week’s issue. Lansing Area Mindfulness Community - weekly practice 7-9 p.m. Charges may apply for paid events to appear Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S MLK, Lansing. in print. If you need assistance, please call 517-420-5820. lamc.info. Suzi at (517) 999-6704. Hot Air Balloon Festival REO Town Board Meeting - 6 p.m. This weekend, put on your tallest and gaze at the colorful aircrafts in the Cinnaire, 1118 S. Washington, Lansing. top hat and soar into the clouds like sky. Sponsors will have access to bal- the great loons rides while groundlings will have Wednesday, August 21 Salad Story Time at Tomato Fest - Balloon Festival world their pick of food, merchandise, pho- 3-7 p.m. Allen Neighborhood Center, 1611 E Saturday, Aug. 24, 3-9 p.m. traveler tobooths and performances. Intrepid CLASSES AND SEMINARS Kalamazoo St, Lansing. Hope Sports Complex Phileas Helicopters will be offering 5-minute 5801 Aurelius Rd. Fogg. Well, rides for $40 a person. Parking cost Blast Off! - 9:15 a.m. Impression 5 Stronger Together - 7-8:30 p.m. ELPL, (517) 321-8255 greaterlansingballoonfestival.com not so $10. Weather permitting, the balloons Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd, fast. The are scheduled to launch at 7 a.m., but 517-485-8116. impression5.org. East Lansing. Greater the festival will not open until 3 p.m. A Lansing Balloon Festival is a hot air second launch is scheduled for 7 p.m. Medical Diagnostic Technologies Summer Farmers’ Market - 3-7 p.m. Informational Seminars - 1 p.m. LCC, balloon spectacle inviting residents to followed by a Balloon glow party at 8 Meridian Township Central Park Pavilion, 5151 lay out on Hope Sports Complex lawn p.m. West Campus, Lansing. lcc.edu. Marsh Rd., Okemos. meridian.mi.us. Positive Interaction with Difficult ARTS 8116. impression5.org. Diabetes Support Group - 6:30-8 p.m. People and Effective Supervision: AL!VE, 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. 911 Training Classes. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Eaton Answers In The Dark - Jordyn Fishman Free Rich Dad Education Real myalive.com. Co. Central Dispatch, 911 Courthouse Dr., & Curt LaCross Exhibition - 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Estate Workshop - 12:30-2:30 p.m. Charlotte. Lansing Art Gallery, 119 N Washington Sq, Hilton West, 633 N Canal Rd., Lansing. Farmers Market at the Capitol - #101, Lansing. 517-374-6400. East lawn of the Capitol Building in Lansing. What’s So Funny - Learn about humor. LITERATURE AND POETRY 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lansing. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Hannah Community Center, Art of Infertility Pop-Up Exhibition 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. - 12-4 p.m. Aug. 21-25, MSU Broad Art Lab, 2019 Book and Bake Sale - Friends of Invisible Warriors Film Screening 565 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517- Delta Township District Library. 3-7 p.m. - FREE screening. 6:30-8 p.m. Michigan LITERATURE AND POETRY 884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing. 517-321-6464. Women Forward #HERStory, 105 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Trivia Challenge (Age 8 & up) - Topic: MUSIC EVENTS Artemis Fowl 4-5 p.m. CADL South Lansing, Lansing Ignite vs. North Texas SC - 3500 S. Cedar St. cadl.org. Concert in the Park - William E. Tennant 90’s Dance Party at Lansing Ignite 7-9 p.m. Cooley Law School Stadium, 505 E Performance Shell, St. Johns City Park. - Post Game - 8:30 p.m. 505 E. Michigan Michigan Ave, Lansing. 517-483-7400. EVENTS 7-9:30 p.m. cityofstjohnsmi.com. Avenue, Lansing. michigan.org. ARTS Allen Farmers Market - 2:30-7 p.m. Bath Township Farmers Market Allen Market Place, 1629 East Kalamazoo Thursday, August 22 - 3-7 p.m. James Couzens Memorial Park, Lansing Mural Festival Film 13751 Main Street, Bath. shopbfm.org. Street, Lansing. 517-999-3911. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Screening (All Ages) - 6-8 p.m. CADL Downtown, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. CCBS Workday -Are you into native Country Line Dancing & Lessons at cadl.org. Blast Off! - 9:15 a.m. Impression 5 Science VFW Post #7309 - 9 p.m. 1243 Hull Rd., plants, birds, and butterflies? 9 a.m.-12 Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485- p.m. Capital City Bird Sanctuary, 6001 Delta Mason. business.masonchamber.org. Pastel Ele’s 6:30-9:30 p.m. Painting with a THURSDAY, AUG. 22 >> HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER LANSING See Out on the town, Page 22 AND PAVE THE WAY HOME WALK FRIDAY, AUG. 23 >> MASON SUN DRIED MUSIC FEST Explore the history of diversity on Lansing’s west side with the Historical Society of Greater Lansing The weekend will feature a variety of and Pave the Way: The I-496 Project. The tour entertainment on two stages. This community is free, open to the public and begins at Sexton festival is great place for the family. Performances High School. In addition to a looking at some by Marshall Music Rock Camp, The Backwoods notable architecture, the tour will examine the Band and Rebecca Brunner. The kids’ area will be African American experience on the west side, proliferated with fun including a bounce house, skill the prominent African Americans who lived there games and pony rides. For the adults, there will be and the history of the various subdivisions on the a beverage tent where alcoholic beverages will be Westside. Refreshments will follow. served all weekend long. Sunday’s festivities will begin with a worship service. 7 p.m., Free 100 McPherson Ave. Aug. 23 7 p.m. - Aug. 25 1 p.m. (517) 324-1828 304 S. Jefferson St., Mason lansinghistory.blogspot.com/2019 sundriedfestival.org 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 21, 2019

Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny August 21 - August 27, 2019 ARIES (March 21-April 19): It's not cost-efficient thorough knowledge of the night sky's stars was "Cutting to recycle plastic. Sorting and processing the used a crucial aid. Skill at reading the ever-changing Through"-- materials to make them available for fresh stuff is ocean currents always proved valuable. Another it takes the at least as expensive as creating new plastic items helpful trick was to take birds on the ships as right tool. from scratch. On the other hand, sending used collaborators. While at sea, if the birds flew off and plastic to a recycling center makes it far less likely by Matt returned, the sailors knew there was no land close that it will end up in the oceans and waterways, by. If the birds didn't return, chances were good Jones harming living creatures. So in this case, the short-term financial argument in favor of recycling that land was near. 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AA surveysurvey of Lansing’sLansing’s MusicalMusical LAndscapeLAndscape TURNTURN IT ITDD WNWN!By By RICH RICH TU TUPICPICAA Gary Richey of Tonto & the Renegades: Aug. 29, 1950—Aug. 13, 2019

Tonto & the Renegades pose for a promo, Gary Richey sits far front with bass. A more recent photo of Gary Richey, bass in hand. (Courtesy photo) Tonto & the Renegades rehearsing, mid-’60s. (Courtesy photo) (Courtesy photo) Bassist on garage-rock classic ‘Little Boy Blue’ remembered

Gary A. Richey, bassist of the legendary The band, which also included the late Tom even financed a 45-rpm record for Tonto & locally on WILS. The band’s second, and final, Grand Ledge-based '60s garage-band Tonto Kirby (drums), Bill Ford (guitar/vocals), Jeff the Renegades on his Sound of the Sceen single featured tunes written and produced & the Renegades, passed away Aug. 13 at Keast (organ) and later Dave Pung (organ), label. by Michigan-rock icon Dick Wagner of The 68 years old. This comes just days after the started rehearsing in Richey’s parents’ Those vinyl singles, recorded at Fenton Frost and Alice Cooper’s band: “Anytime loss of another local scene veteran, Ronnie basement in 1964. Shortly after they were Records in Sparta, have become highly You Want Some Lovin'" and “The Easy Way Hernandez of The Ones. winning multiple Battle of the Bands across valuable and fetch hundreds on eBay and Out.” Richey, born Aug. 29, 1950, was a union the region. Discogs from collectors across the globe. In 1969, while a record deal with Columbia carpenter, but also an acclaimed musician Gary “Tonto” Richey recalled the band’s The group’s 1967 tune, “Little Boy Blue,” has Records was in the works, Kirby was drafted thanks to his time in Tonto & the Renegades. friendly rivalry with the Beaux Jens, a fellow evolved into a fuzzed-out garage anthem into the Vietnam War which ended the band. The band played countless shows at packed Grand Ledge-based outfit. and is no doubt the band’s signature tune. “It killed it. The war killed Tonto & the teen clubs across the state during the “I think I only saw the Beaux Jens play Slocum said he wrote it for Vicky Schnepp, Renegades,” Kirby said. “After I did three Beatlemania craze, and was ultimately once or twice,” Richey recalled in 2013. “One his then-girlfriend. The song was later tours in Vietnam, I never went back to inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Hall of those times was at a party at Toby Bates’ featured on “Back From the Grave” Vol. playing. I got home in the early 1970s and of Fame class of 2012. (of the Beaux Jens) house. We were busy 2, a highly influential compilation of rare got on with my life. Gary and Terry were off Terry Slocum, guitarist and vocalist for playing our own shows on Friday, Saturday ’60s bands released via Crypt Records. playing with other people.” Tonto & the Renegades, recalled the band’s and sometimes more — so was their band.” A weighty box set, “SCREAM LOUD!!!: The Richey is survived by his wife of 43 years, genesis in a City Pulse 2013 feature. While sharing bills with various Lansing- Fenton Story,” also compiled their singles. Loritta, sons Jason (Tracy) Richey and “In 1964, I was 14 years old, that’s when based bands, like The Woolies and The Beyond that, in 2008 “Little Boy Blue” Mark (Tonya) Richey and six grandchildren. I first saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan,” Plagues, Tonto & the Renegades played was named the No. 14 Top Song by Michigan Funeral services were held Aug. 19 in Grand Slocum said. “I played clarinet at that time covers and originals at many popular teen Rock and Roll Legends — along with other Ledge. Online condolences may be made at and thought, ‘Man, this thing has to go.’ So I clubs, including The Sceen, a long-defunct inductees such as Marvin Gaye, Bob Seger petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com. went down to Marshall Music and traded it all-ages venue near Sunfield, southeast of and Del Shannon. Eventually the band’s song for a guitar.” Lake Odessa. The club’s owner, Don Trefry, “I Knew This Thing Would Happen” charted

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MONDAY, AUG. 26 >> PEPPERMINT THEATRE CO. 2019-2020 SEASON AUDITIONS SUNDAY, AUG. 25 >> ACRYLIC POUR WORKSHOP AT CEDAR STREET ART COLLECTIVE Think you got what it takes to play a volatile, 79-year- Come and learn the acrylic Dirty Pour Flip Cup old mother? Auditions for each of the three plays of technique to create fun and mesmerizing abstract the 2019-20 Season at PCTC will be hosted Sunday paintings. No previous painting experience and Monday. Actors can attend one audition day required. The participation fee includes and will be considered for “The Humans,” “Gloria” instruction, demonstration, paint, canvas and tools and “The Cost of Living.” Excerpts from the plays to complete your first pour. All participants will will be provided on Peppermint Creek’s website, create a 12-by-12-inch canvas painting. Additional or at the audition. canvas will be available for $10. 6-10 p.m. 1 – 3 p.m., $30 per person Central United Methodist Church 1701 S. Cedar St. 215 N Capitol Ave. For inquiries and registration info, (517) 927-3016 email [email protected] peppermintcreek.org City Pulse • August 21, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 23 From Page 22 Mason Sun Dried Music Fest - 12-11:30 East Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum. St, Mason. business.masonchamber.org. p.m. Courthouse Square on Jefferson, Maple msu.edu. Injury Clinic - Free consult with a sports or & Barnes. business.masonchamber.org. ARTS health professional. 5:30-7 p.m. AL!VE, 800 W Michigan Country Road Trip - 2-4 p.m. Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. Painting with a Twist, 580 Frandor, Lansing. Paint with a Purpose for New Hope 517-483-2450. paintingwithatwist.com Pet Rescue - 7-9 p.m. Painting with a Twist, Student Employment Fair - 10 a.m. - 2 Sunday, August 25 580 Frandor Ave, Lansing. 517-483-2450. p.m. LCC Downtown Campus. lcc.edu. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Paint Your Pet Portrait - 2-5 p.m. paintingwithatwist.com. Painting with a Twist, 580 Frandor, Lansing. Yoga in the Park - All levels welcome! Juggling - Learn how to juggle! 2-4 p.m. 517-483-2450. paintingwithatwist.com 7-8:30 p.m. Lincoln Brick Park, 13991 Tallman Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., Tuesday, August 27 Rd, Grand Ledge. 517-627-7351. East Lansing. MUSIC CLASSES AND SEMINARS ARTS Summer Beach Market Series: PiYo & Mason Sun Dried Music Fest - 11 a.m.-12 Yoga - 4-5 p.m. AL!VE, 800 W Lawrence Ave, p.m. Courthouse Square on Jefferson, Maple AARP Driver Safety Training - designed Adult Clay - 6:15-9:15 p.m. Reach Studio Art Charlotte. myalive.com. and Barnes. business.masonchamber.org. for drivers age 50 and older. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517- AL!VE, 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. 999-3643. reachstudioart.org. LITERATURE AND POETRY myalive.com. Monday, August 26 Celebrate Fall Welcome with MSU A Community Conversation with Potato Chip Science - 9 a.m. Impression 5 Broad - Welcome back, students! Wanna Matthew Desmond - Free. 6:30-9 p.m. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517- hang out? 11 a.m.-3 p.m. MSU Broad Art Lab, East Lansing Hannah Center, 819 Abbot Rd., 485-8116. impression5.org. 565 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing. events. East Lansing. onebookeastlansing.com. Cancer Education with Dr. Jean-Guy msu.edu. Daigneault - Free. 6:30-8 p.m. Rassel- EVENTS EVENTS Daigneault Holistic Health Center, 537 N. Celebrate Fall Welcome with the MSU Clippert, Lansing. August Networking Event at The Grid Broad - Welcome back, students! Wanna Adam Burke, Kara Coraci & Aaron Arcade and Bar! - 3:30-6 p.m. 226 E César hang out? 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Putnam - 8 p.m. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S Geocaching - 9 a.m. Impression 5 Science E. Chávez Ave, Lansing. Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. Washington Ave, Lansing. Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. 517-884-4800. impression5.org. Garden Club Tuesday Meeting - 1-3 East Lansing Farmers Market - 10 p.m. Grand Ledge Library, 131 E. Jefferson, a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 300 Valley EVENTS Grand Ledge. grandledge.lib.mi.us. Court, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com. DDL Walking Club - 10-11 a.m. DeWitt Mason Sun Dried Music Fest - 11 a.m.-12 District Library, 13101 Schavey Rd, DeWitt. 517- p.m. Courthouse Square on Jefferson, Maple 669-3156. dewittlibrary.org. and Barnes. business.masonchamber.org. ICE ICE: MSU Icebreaker - Presented by ARTS the Zeta Delta Alphas. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Spiral Video & Dance, 1247 Center, Lansing. Free Public Tours - Free docent-led tours of our current exhibitions. 1-3 p.m. Eli and Mason Chess & Backgammon Club - Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., 6-8 p.m. Bestsellers Books, 360 S Jefferson

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SATURDAY, AUG. 24 >> MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: THE NEVERENDING STORY

Wolfgang Peterson’s mesmerizing ’80s fantasy flick will screen in Moores Park in ReoTown. Based on German author Michael Ende's 1979 titular book, the story follows a boy named Bastian Balthazar Bux. In the film, Bux is mourning the death of his mother and gets swept up in a tale about the land of Fantasia. Bux meets the Empress of Fantasia, who is dying, and has enlisted a hero in the form of a boy named Atreyu to help save her life and cast away “The Nothing” — a terrifying entity that looms over the kingdom. The film is a must-see for fans of “Stranger Things”, especially those who have completed season three.

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FOOD & DRINK DINING OUT IN GREATER LANSING HE ATE SHE ATE Red Cedar Grill More triumphs than flops The mystery of the missing morsels

By MARK NIXON with a take on a county fair staple, the By GABRIELLE LAWRENCE throes of a natural disaster. Awhile back I grilled hamburgers. corn dog — an odious invention that When it comes down to it, I don’t And I expect the menu to offer They were a disaster. Last week, I apparently everyone loves but me. think a lot of people want to eat something ambitious, something made pickled beets from scratch for Thankfully, Red Cedar’s version was so-called restaurant food at home. that I wouldn’t endeavor to make at the first time. They were fantastic. a tube-shaped crab cake on a stick. Restaurant food can be intimidating. home. Cooking always seems to be on a ra- This $6 ap- What’s con- Red Cedar Grill offered one of zor’s edge between flop and triumph, petizer came gee? How these elements on a few recent visits. and nowhere is that razor more keenly with peach about nigi- During our trip to Williamston for felt than in a restaurant kitchen. and habanero ri? Restau- Sunday lunch, we were intrigued by I thought of this while reading my sauce, a great rant food the crab cake corn dog as an appe- notes about the Red Cedar Grill. Let blend of sweet can be tricky tizer. Essentially, crab cake filling is me state up front that I counted sever- and spicy. The to eat, as shaped into a cylinder reminiscent al more triumphs than flops. Even the overall taste evidenced by of a corn dog — lightly battered, worst of the bunch, a pasta dish, was was spot-on, our recent fried and presented on a stick with more flawed than floppish. though the vacation a fresh peach and habanero sauce. Two of the best dishes I’ve had in batter was in Maine, We were off to an excellent start, some time came during our second overly fried, as when we for this appetizer was inventive and visit. We began with a roasted garlic was a fish fillet threw all approachable. The filling was meaty platter. This $10 appetizer had it all: our friend had. decorum and rich, and the sauce brought a Plump, roasted heads of garlic, warm Judy’s $6 to the wind perfect counterpoint of sweetness to Boursin cheese, pesto made with Acapulco and got the dish. ground pumpkin seeds and roasted Shrimp was down and It was while we were enjoying the red peppers, all served with warm ba- swaddled in dirty with dish that the server came to our table guette slices. Roasting garlic doesn’t a ceviche-like our lobster and informed Mr. She Ate, without simply tame the garlicky flavor, it marinade, a shells. I much fanfare, that they were out of transforms it into something buttery, common find think that Pepsi — which he had been looking nutty and slightly sweet. Add the pes- in Mexican most people, forward to after a 50-mile bicycle to and cheese, and a glass of wine, and seaside restau- myself in- ride that morning. No explanation this is a light but satisfying meal. rants. This was cluded, after was offered. Judy’s entrée was wild mushroom the best thing I a long day Was the CO2 container low? Were ravioli with a small steak ($26). I tasted that eve- of respon- they out of syrup? Why could I have wasn’t in the mood for steak, but the ning. sibilities club soda if he couldn’t have Pepsi? al dente ravioli was packed with that Least on my Gabrielle Lawrence/City Pulse want to sit We were stumped. In my 37 years unmistakable woodsy, smoky flavor list was some- Specialty corn dogs from Red Cedar Grill. down with a of eating in restaurants, especially that is the essence of wild mushrooms. thing that held comforting restaurants equipped with a full bar, To top it off, fresh, chopped asparagus great promise, Angel hair pasta with plate of something generally recog- I’ve never encountered that situa- cooked al dente in a light cream sauce. sun-dried tomatoes, capers, pancet- nizable as a protein, a starch and a tion. As she turned to walk away, The pairing rounded out this remark- ta and a light marinara vegetable. he asked if he could please have a able dish. sauce. Several things However, when I go glass of water, a request to which she I chose a bone-in pork chop for my went wrong with this Red Cedar Grill to a restaurant, I expect acquiesced. entree ($20). I may be wrong, but the $12 entree. The pan- Monday-Thursday, a few basic elements We soldiered on and ordered the 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. juicy interior makes me think the chop cetta was overly fried, Friday-Saturday, to be met. I expect a asparagus and goat cheese quesa- rendering it tough. The 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. dilla. The white and brown color was brined for several hours, which Sunday, 12-9 p.m. dimension of color is what we do at home to prevent a marinara was bland. 150 E. Grand River Ave, to be presented to be palate was begging for a fresh herb Williamston, MI grilled pork chop from drying out. Worst, the pasta was cut (517) 655-3766 on my plate. I expect garnish. Maybe a sprinkle of basil Red Cedar’s version, served medium into little chunks as if to Redcedargrill.com the restaurant to be over the brown sauce in the corners rare and topped with a daub of warm spoon-feed to a toddler. equipped with some of of the plate? The quesadilla didn’t goat cheese, earns a solid A. They have all the right the most basic offerings have much textural contrast and I On a previous visit, I started out on their menu, unless we are in the See He Ate, Page 25 See She Ate, Page 25 City Pulse • August 21, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

skillet. The mix of salted caramel ice menu states, “House Favorite Forever.” life can be emotionally fraught. What He Ate cream and sweet chocolate, both hot Red Cedar Grill’s interior is spare we observed were funny, spirited serv- and cool in one bite, made for a great but intriguing. An old wooden ice box ers who chatted with customers and finale. serves as a table for the house phone themselves about their daily lives. We from page 24 Our friends went for an old stand- and a reservation book. The walls are saw one server about to go on duty. by, the $10 carrot cake. Stack two pa- a pastiche of posters ranging from She brought her children with her things to make this a great dish. They perback novels together and you have art nouveau to a photo of film actress before handing them off to Dad. The need to rethink how it’s put together. the approximate size of this dessert. Greta Garbo. kids got to see where Mom worked. It We tried dessert on this visit and It’s shareable for two (or more). Thick What really makes the interior en- was an unremarkable scene of daily were wowed. The Skillet Blondie cream cheese frosting slathered over dearing is a family-like atmosphere life, and, as a result, touching. ($7) literally came in a little cast iron the moist interior makes this, as the engendered by the servers. Restaurant

ward to ordering the Chef’s Burger which was overly sweet and were — an option which would have been She Ate as identified on the online menu, overcooked. The outer leaves were welcomed information when she but apparently the menu has been disintegrating and the inner pieces learned that they were oddly out of updated and the website hasn’t. His mushy. fries, but not out of potatoes. from page 24 peppercorn Boursin burger indeed Our server brought my honey My companion chose the maca- looked forward to my grilled shrimp had a strong peppercorn flavor, but ginger fried chicken sandwich to roni and cheese with fried chicken. tacos. The tacos were serviceable, but aside from creaminess, the Boursin the table, and as she sat it down, Generally a very healthy eater, she again, a chopped cilantro would go a cheese brought no other dimension she remarked that they “must be was looking forward to an indulgent long way to making a more visually to the dish. out of fries today.” My sandwich was lunch. That anticipation was nipped appealing dish. The corn in the tacos The next day a friend and I re- accompanied by thinly sliced pota- in the bud after a few lackluster bites was shriveled and chewy. Making me turned for lunch. I saw diners at toes — not thin enough to be crispy, when she compared the dish to one wonder if it had been frozen and re- another table drinking soft drinks, however, so I was given essentially of those cardboard boxes that you frozen or just neglected for too long. so apparently the Pepsi issue had a side of soggy potato slices. She peel the corner from and microwave It was a shame, especially during been resolved. We started with the asked me if that was OK, to which I it before returning to your desk for a the summer months, that fresh corn fried brussels sprouts, another dish inquired about other options. Then sad work lunch. Suffice it to say, we wasn’t used. which bears no current resemblance minutes after I was done eating my left unimpressed. Mr. She Ate was looking for- to the item described on the website. sandwich, she brought to the table a They were glazed with maple syrup, plate of sautéed onions and squash

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