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Feedback VOL. 14 Lawrence Cosentino did an back all the wonderful memories asso- ISSUE 13 AMAZING story on the Knapp's build- ciated with that unique store. Kudos to ing. It was so descriptive, thorough you, Mr. Cosentino! and interesting. I was a kid in the late (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com 50's and Knapps was the place to go in — Anne Serotkin ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6705 Lansing. Reading his article brought Lansing PAGE CLASSIFIED AD INQUIRIES: (517) 999-5066 6 or email [email protected] Correction EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz Have something to say about a local issue [email protected] • (517) 999-5061

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CP#14_279 CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY PULSE Z-8-2014, 1100-1200 Blocks, South Side of E. Michigan Avenue Rezoning from “F-1” Commercial, “DM-3” & “DM-4” Residential Districts to “D-1” Professional Office District Z-9-2014, 810 W. Ottawa, 727 & 733 W. Ionia, 217 & 221 N. Sycamore Street Rezoning from “C”, “DM-1” & “DM-3” Residential Districts, “D-1” Professional Office & ”D-2” Residential/Office Districts to “D-1” Professional Office and “DM-2” Residential Districts

The Lansing Planning Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., Neighborhood Empowerment Center Conference Room, 600 W. Maple St. (Corner of W. Maple and N. Pine Streets) to consider the following cases:

Z-8-2014. This is a request by the Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association to rezone the property bounded by E. Michigan Avenue to the north, Eureka Street to the south, Bingham Street to the west and S. Holmes Street to the east from “F-1” Commercial, “DM-3” & “DM-4” Residential Districts to “D-1” Professional Office district. The purpose of the rezoning is to bring the existing Sparrow Professional building at 1200 E. Michigan Avenue into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and to permit the construction of a new professional office building and parking ramp on the property to its west.

Z-9-2014. This is a request by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters to rezone the properties at 810 W. Ottawa, 727 & 733 W. Ionia, 217 & 221 N. Sycamore Street from “C”, “DM-1” & “DM-3” Residential Districts, “D-1” Professional Office & ”D-2” Residential/Office Districts to “D-1” Professional Office and “DM-2” Residential Districts. The purpose of the rezoning is to permit the construction of residential townhouses, apartments, offices, and buildings that contain a mix of office and residential uses.

If you are interested in these matters, please attend the public hearings. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on city business days if received before 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Lansing Planning Office, Dept. of Planning and Neighborhood Development, Suite D-1, 316 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1236. For more information or to receive additional information about these cases, please call Susan Stachowiak at 517-483-4085.

CP#14_280 City Pulse • November 12, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION front and at least one riverfront restaurant. ing, improved lighting and beautification,” “You’re going to like to go there and eat Hannan said. Breaking down dinner or live there,” said Ferguson’s devel- The authority is a joint operation opment partner, Frank Kass, of Ohio-based with East Lansing, Lansing and Lansing Continental Real Estate Cos. Township to plan development improve- the barriers Mayor Virg Bernero said the project ments along Michigan Avenue. Red Cedar project could transform “tears down the barriers” between East Nelson said she expects the area to OF THE WEEK Lansing and Lansing. change and grow to become more walkable Michigan Avenue Corridor “Michigan Avenue is the backbone but and bikeable. there are 500-foot walls that set us apart,” “People just have to get by the overpass By BELINDA THURSTON he said. and the empty lots,” she said. “They will The project “should lead development want to find something much more appeal- If the glamorous Red Cedar Renaissance efforts for the entire corridor.” For Lansing, ing and walkable and welcoming. We are project were open today, those frequent- that means eastern Michigan Avenue. hoping for an integrated design that will ing the businesses or living there would “It’s not very inviting right now,” Nelson take that into account. There is interest in be greeted by a shabby eastern gateway into Lansing. There’s a parking lot for the Michigan Flyer bus. Closed storefronts line the ave- nue with a mishmash of businesses, includ- ing a pawn shop, a food truck, and a hot tub store. Red Cedar could spark a makeover. “It will all happen in time,” said Allen Neighborhood Center Executive Director Joan Nelson of changes to the Michigan Avenue landscape. “The development will obviously probably expedite, accelerate Property: 627 W. Genesee Street, Lansing the improvements to that no-man’s land, between 127 and Frances Street.” Owner: SIOF1 LLC, San Jose, Calif. (Did not The $276 million Red Cedar project respond for comment) is the “world class global village” officials Assessed: $39,100 announced last week. It will include a full- service hotel, housing, retail, restaurants and commercial office space on approxi- Rather than simply listing this building’s short- mately 31 acres of the 58-acre property, comings, it may be more constructive to search where the Red Cedar Golf Course used to Courtesy Hobbs & Black Architects beyond the blight to see what the home was, and be. The golf course was 61 acres, but the could be again. Numerous changes took place over The Red Cedar Renaissance is the largest development in Lansing history at $276 city is withholding three acres for potential many years as the house deteriorated. No longer million. Construction is expected to begin in a year. additional development. solely occupied by its owner, it now contains sev- The developers will also construct a eral individual rental units, confirmed by the mul- boardwalk that connects the property to admitted. The Allen Neighborhood Center moving beyond the 127 barrier.” tiple mailboxes and corresponding entrances. the Lansing River Trail and a walking is an eastside neighborhood nonprofit. She said the impact of the Red Cedar The house is characterized by a great roof, entrance that connects with Michigan State “Those barriers that keep people from will be felt along Kalamazoo Street as well which swoops down from the upper level eave University. An estimated $76 million in moving further west down the avenue are as Michigan Avenue. and covers the porch with a gentle curve. Below public infrastructure will also be required. precisely what we want the Red Cedar to Kalamazoo is an east-west bike route, this, the front porch was filled in and covered

The project coordinates with the pro- address.” she said. with asphalt siding, most likely to provide extra posed CATA bus rapid transit system that “The transformation of the Michigan “Bikers coming from downtown rentable area. However, this home was built when will operate like a light-rail system, using Avenue corridor will be a long-term pro- Lansing or the west side of Lansing will the Queen Anne style was popular, so one can high-capacity buses operating in dedicat- cess driven by both public and private come down Kalamazoo to access the Red easily imagine an attractive porch that wrapped ed bus lanes from the Capitol to Meridan investment,” said Randy Hannan, deputy Cedar development,” she said. “We’ve been the street facing elevations of the house. Oriented Township. It also will reconfigure and clean chief of staff for the mayor, in a written looking at creating a sustainable neighbor- both north and west, such a porch sheltered indi- the water runoff from the Montgomery statement. “The Red Cedar Renaissance hood corridor that’s multimodal, has food- viduals waiting at the front door and also shaded Drain, which runs through the site. will have a synergistic effect on the revital- oriented business, five urban farms and all the main house from the intense summer sun. It will take a year to design and engi- ization of the corridor by increasing popu- kinds of food-related activities.” It is difficult to know what circumstances led neer the project. Construction is expected lation density, increasing property values Hannan said the “neighborhoods to the to the present conditions, and removing the past to begin by 2016. An estimated completion and sparking private sector interest in the west of U.S. Highway 127 will certainly be indiscretions may be easier said than executed. date was not immediately available. acquisition and improvement of properties beneficiaries” of the project. However, the code compliance has tagged the “It’s going to take some time but it’s up and down the corridor. “ “Great amenities like those planned for building, so its blighted state is being addressed. going to be something special,” said devel- Beautification efforts are planned, he Red Cedar and close proximity to public oper Joel Ferguson. said. transit will make nearby neighborhoods a — Daniel E. Bollman, AIA The city of Lansing will receive approxi- “The Michigan Avenue Corridor more attractive place to live,” Hannan said. mately $7 million in the sale of the property. Improvement Authority will also play an “People from the ‘other side’ of 127 will be It is claiming the project will create important role because it has the ability drawn toward Lansing as new develop- “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the seedier hundreds of jobs, mixed use businesses, a to capture tax growth along the corridor ments inspired by Red Cedar and BRT properties in Lansing. It rotates each week with Eye Candy of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lan- 20-acre park, connected walkways, a main and reinvest it in public infrastructure replace some of the tired and derelict prop- singcitypulse.com or call Andy Balaskovitz at 999-5064. street from Michigan Avenue to the river- that supports things like walking and bik- erties along Michigan Avenue.” 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 12, 2014

Land. For a candidate previously elected to the majority at ease with income inequality, Judith K. Berry were elected to serve on statewide office, this was an odd, gaffe-filled looser environmental laws and fatter corpo- the Lansing Community College Board of Angry voters performance of bad TV ads, hiding and pet- rate profits. Trustees. ulant fighting. Peters ran a classic, if unin- For State House races, there were few As for local ballot initiatives, Ingham miss opportunity spired, campaign. No frills and fundamentals surprises. Returning to thier House seats are County voters supported the trails and parks delivered voters. Sam Singh and Andy Schorr, who faced token millage, 55 percent to 45 percent and by an Most officeholders returned For other statewide offices, voters returned opposition. Tom Cochran won but had more even wider margin — 70 percent to 30 percent the same cast for a second act. Bill Schuette is of a fight against Republican John Hayhoe, — reauthorized the Health Service millage. To bastardize Howard Beale in the movie again attorney general, beating Mark Totten perhaps best know for his ubiquitous asphalt Lansing voters approved three non-voting “Network”: “We're mad as hell, and we're not 52 percent to 44 percent; Ruth Johnson is business signs. seats on the Board of Water & Light's board going to do anything about it.” secretary of state, beating Godfrey Dillard 54 People are fed up with partisan, ineffective percent to 43 percent . The contrast between government, and given a chance to change it, the two is stark. Schuette has politicized the they voted for more of the office to curry favor with the DeVos wing of same. That is, if they voted the Republican Party and the money it will at all. Turnout last week at contribute to his likely campaign for governor 3.2 million was less than in 2018. Johnson has focused on improving in the last midterm elec- services provided by her department, gener- tion. Maybe this is the best ally eschewing overtly political actions. we deserve. Voters returned two incumbent justices In Michigan, voters to the Supreme Court: Brian Zahra and and returned Rick Snyder for David Viviano, both Republicans. They elect- a second term, but not ed Richard Bernstein, a Democrat, to the by much. Snyder took 51 MICKEY HIRTEN seat being vacated by retiring Justice Michael percent of the vote com- Cavanagh. According to a report on the race pared with 47 percent by Paul Egan in the Detroit Free Press, spend- for Democratic challenger Mark Schauer. ing was down significantly from 2012 — likely Considering the Snyder's whopping 18-point less than $8 million compared with $18 mil- win over Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero in lion in 2012. The Free Press reported that Photos by Mickey Hirten / City Pulse 2010, this was a squeaker. Clearly he lost a Bernstein, who is blind, spent nearly $2 mil- good deal of his one tough nerd cachet. As lion on his campaign, supplementing the fame One Democratic incumbent, Theresa for and granted the mayor emergency powers Sen.-elect Gary Peters showed, it is possible he enjoyed from his father's Sam Bernstein Abed, lost to Republican challenger Tom during a declared emergency. for a Democrat to win statewide office. Law Firm television advertising. Barrett in a squeaker. Barrett got 17,715 votes East Lansing voted to keep the blight along But other than dumping Snyder, Schauer Republicans held their gerrymandered to Abed's 17,405, a 310-vote difference for the the eastern stretch of Grand River Avenue. never really offered voters a clear and believ- districts in the congressional contests. For Eaton County seat. This was one of the most The city needed 60 percent of voters to give able alternative to an incumbent with a mixed the 8th District seat, Mike Bishop beat Eric hotly contested State House races, with each city officials an option to sell three parking lots record. While his positions on issues were Schertzing, 55 percent to 42 percent. In the candidate spending more than $100,000. near the Abbot-Albert intersection. It got 57 often more progressive than Snyder's, the cer- 7th District, Tim Walberg beat Pam Byrnes 53 Republican Reps. Tom Leonard, Mike percent, which prompted DTN Management tainty of a Republican Legislature guaranteed percent to 41 percent; Justin Amash beat Bob Carlton and Ben Glardon as well as Sens. to withdraw its Park District project. Eaton that they would remain campaign promises, Goodrich 58 percent to 39 percent. Rick Jones, Joe Hune, and Mike Nofs were County residents voted 51 percent to 49 per- nothing more. Certainly, he didn't energize the Bishop, who will represent Ingham and reelected. In what was essentially a plebi- cent for a millage to repair and rebuild roads. Detroit Democratic base or younger voters, Livingston counties and part of Oakland scite, Democratic Chrtis Hertel Jr. won the And finally, Michigan voters decided to the party's failed strategy to win close races. County, was elected to the seat being vacated seat being vacated by term-limited Gretchen save the wolves, at least for now. They rejected The only real change in the Michigan by Rep. Mike Rogers, who is moving on to a Whitmer with a 66 percent to 34 percent win a bid to establish a hunting season for wolves, political firmament was the election of Rep. career in talk radio. All three will serve in a over Republican Craig Whitehead. barely off the endangered species list, and in Peters to replace the state's long-serving House of Representatives that is even more Democrat George Perles will return to the a separate measure, denied the Department senior senator, Carl Levin. Peters coasted to Republican than the last. Bishop, very much Michigan State University Board of Trustees, of Natural Resources the power to designate victory helped immensely by the inept cam- in the pocket of the Ambassador Bridge- as will Republican Melanie Foster, who lost wolves and other species as game without leg- paign of former Secretary of State Terri Lynn owning Maroun family, will fit in easily with two years ago. Andrew Patrick Abood and islative approval.

resents April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse, the "Not one of the plaintiffs' theories, however, some way," she said. Gay marriage plaintiffs in Michigan's challenge to the mar- makes the case for constitutionalizing the defi- Republican Attorney General Bill Schuette riage ban, said before the ruling came down nition of marriage and for removing the issue appealed the original decision by District that she would be going directly to the Supreme from the place it has been since the founding: Court Judge Bernard Friedman. ban upheld Court. The losing sides could ask for a rehear- in the hands of state voters." “The sooner (the Supreme Court justices) ing before the 6th Circuit Appeals Court. In a blistering dissent, Judge Martha Craig rule, the better, for Michigan and the country,” 6th Circuit ruling likely The ruling applies to Michigan, Ohio, Daughtrey ripped the majority opinion apart, he said in a statement in which he announced means Supreme Court hearing Kentucky and Tennessee. saying, "one is tempted to speculate that the he will not oppose an appeal to the High Court. Experts expect the Supreme Court to take majority has purposefully taken the contrary Emily Dievendorf, executive director of the case. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader position to create the circuit split regarding Equality Michigan, was more strident in her BY TODD HEYWOOD Ginsburg told an audience in Minnesota in the legality of same-sex marriage that could response. Adding months, perhaps years, for same- September that "there will be some urgency" if prompt a grant of certiorari by the Supreme "In March, we saw couples that had been sex couples to receive recognition from the a court upheld a marriage ban. Court and an end to the uncertainty of status together 30 to 50 years, finally have their mar- state of Michigan for their marriages, the U.S. Emily Horvath, an adjunct law professor and the interstate chaos that the current dis- riages recognized and respected by the govern- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals last week ruled at Western Michigan University Cooley Law crepancy in state laws threatens." ment," she said. "To us that was an acknowl- that Michigan's ban on same-sex marriages school called the ruling a "cop out." Equality Michigan and others in support of edgement of our humanity. Revoking that rec- was legal. "The Sixth Circuit has forced the hand marriage equality have promised residents a ognition is a slap in the face." The move breaks a series of federal court of the Supreme Court – 'Now you've got to ballot initiative to place the repeal of the state's Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum was the rulings which have found marriage bans decide,'" she said of the ruling and the fact amendment on the ballot in 2016. first clerk in the state to marry a same-sex cou- unconstitutional. the court refused to grant a hearing in the 7th "I don't trust that a legislature that ple. "One of the brides I married has passed The ACLU announced it would immedi- Circuit Court of Appeals case earlier this year. embraced Gary Glenn would also responsibly away while waiting for her marriage to recog- ately seek a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Appeals Court Judges Jeffrey Sutton and put a marriage equality question on the ballot nized by the state," Byrum said. "It's wrong. It's Court, and attorney Dana Nessel, who rep- Deborah Cook wrote in the majority opinion: in a fair and balanced way, and not harmful in sick." City Pulse • November 12, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7 Briefs Disabled and elderly disagree weak to take care of snow and ice had there and future-oriented person,” Brown Binion All the profits will go toward neuroendo- been any. said. “For these reasons, refugees are a tre- crine cancer research, Gow said. with snow removal amendments ~ City Pulse mendous asset to our community.” The documentary is nearly finished, A handful of residents spoke out against Proceeds from the fundraiser will go he said. a proposed amendment to the city’s snow Refugees give thanks to toward RDC Programming, specifically after “We’ll have a rough cut done by the begin- removal ordinance that would expe- school programs, newcomer home visits, par- ning of the year, at that time I will present it dite the clearing of sidewalks and bill the Lansing with food event ent workshops and ESL classes. to the family,” he said. property owners. After winning the Green Card Lottery in The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to The clothes can be purchased at: http:// Lansing City Council held a public hear- Cuba, Ariel Rodriguez Peña traveled to the 6:30 p.m. The suggested donation is $25. For custom.flavoredthreads.com/shopwalter- ing Monday about the proposed amendment. U.S., leaving his family behind for an oppor- more information call (517) 253-8025 or go to swings/home. Currently property owners have 24 hours tunity of a lifetime. refugeedevelopmentcenter.org Some items, including the book, can also after a snow event has ended to clear the side- “I love the diversity in Lansing,” Rodriguez ~ Beth Waldon be purchased at Everybody Reads, 2019 E. walks. If it is not cleared, the city process can Peña said. “I love that we are a community Michigan Ave., Lansing. sometimes take more than five days before that works together and that the immigrants Walter the Whale sale to ~ Belinda Thurston the hazard is removed either by the property in the city actually feel welcome.” benefit cancer research owner or the city. Rodriguez Peña has worked with the All that ‘Jazz’ The proposed change would allow the city Refugee Development Center English as a Buying a T-shirt or hoodie could make a to send a notice after the 24 hours expires giv- Second Language program and youth educa- whale of a difference for neuroendocrine can- On Wednesday author Jessica Herthal will ing the owner another 24 hours and then the tor for nearly seven years on top of his full- cer research. appear at Everybody Reads Books & More, city can clear the ice and snow and bill the time job as an assistant principal at North Proceeds from “Walter the Whale with 2019 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing’s East Town homeowner. Elementary School. Wings” clothing until the end of the month neighborhood for a book talk and signing. Public Services Committee Chairwoman Rodriguez Peña plans to offer fried plan- will go to to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Herthal will be there to discuss her new Kathie Dunbar said the minimum charge is tains, rice, beans and yucca at the center’s first Center in Houston. children’s book, “I Am Jazz, ” about living as a $125. The changes would help speed up the “Thanks-LANSING” fundraiser, Sunday at “Walter the Whale with Wings” is a chil- transgender child, removal of snow especially on primary routes. Christ Lutheran Church, 122 S. Pennsylvania dren’s book written by eastside author, Eddie The book was co-authored with Jazz Council is expected to vote on the amend- Ave. Food, traditions and even clothing will Lahti, who died in January 2013 of several Jennings, a 13-year-old transgender girl. ment Nov. 24 she said. be shared from such countries as Iraq, Burma, rare forms of cancer. His friend Quincy Gow Jennings has shared her story on sev- “There will be snow just like last year,” Bhutan and Cuba. has been working to create a documentary, eral national television programs and has a Dunbar said after the meeting. “It’s going to Director Erika Brown Binion recognizing “Ed’s Whale,” telling Lahti’s story. 43-minute documentary produced by OWN be as bad or worse.” the diversity of Lansing is important because “It was one of his big gripes, ‘I have this that can be seen on YouTube. Herthel is the Some residents criticized the ordinance as celebrating differences and common interests super rare form of cancer, make me a guinea director of the Stonewall National Education being unfair to senior and disabled citizens. unites and educates international and domes- pig, stick however many needles you can into Project, which develops LGBT-inclusive cur- Bonnie Bayle, who said she was hospi- tic residents. me,' " Gow said. “I didn’t get into this to raise riculum for school districts. Jennings was talized for a month recently, wouldn’t have “Anyone who has survived the harrowing money I did this to help a friend. named one of "The 25 Most Influential Teens been able to do any shoveling. By the time experiences of a refugee and anyone who can It seemed like the right thing to do and the of 2014" by Time magazine she returned home, she would have been too begin a new life in a faraway land is a resilient right time to do it.” -Jonathan Griffith

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING B/15/041 SEWER REPAIR as per the specifications provided by the City of Lansing. The City EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT/ CITY OF LANSING, PURCHASING OFFICE, 1110 S PENNSYLVANIA, LANSING, MICHIGAN 48912 until NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT 3:00 PM local time in effect on NOV. 18, 2014 at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. NO. 1 FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDING AND RESTATING THE Complete specifications and forms required to submit bids are available by calling Stephanie UNIVERSITY PLACE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE PLAN (PLAN Robinson, CPPB at (517) 702-6197, or email: [email protected], or for content and purpose of NO. 1) OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE this bid contact Mitch Whisler at (517) 483-4455, or go to www.mitn.info. The City of Lansing CITY OF EAST LANSING. encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses.

Please take notice that a Public Hearing shall be held before the Council of the City of East Lansing CP#14_281 on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing, MI 48823 to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1343 approving Amendment No. 1 to the University PUBLIC NOTICE Place Development and Finance Plan (Plan No. 1) of the Downtown Development Authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) City of East Lansing pursuant to and in accordance with Act No. 197, Public Acts of Michigan, 1975, Project Pending Funding as amended. Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant

The University Place Development and Finance Plan (Plan No. 1) applies to the Development State of Michigan Area bounded generally by M.A.C. Ave. to the west; Albert Avenue to the South; Charles Street to the east, and the Masonic Temple Building to the north. A public hearing will be held to consider The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) the adoption of the University Place Development and Finance Plan, Plan #1 of the DDA (Plan proposes to assist in the funding of the purchase and demolition of properties in the most vulnerable Amendment). The project includes M.A.C. Avenue Parking Garage infrastructure improvements, areas of the floodplain in Lansing, MI. The acquired properties will be permanently deeded for use as technology improvements, University Place plaza infrastructure improvement and maintenance greenspace or for other recreational purposes. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary. The program, makerspace development, public art and business acceleration office space. purpose of the mitigation funds under the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program is to reduce future losses to lives and property. This assistance is granted under the authority of Section 2013 of the Stafford Please note that all aspects of the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the University Place Development Act, 42 U.S.C 5133. and Finance Plan (Plan No. 1) are open for discussion at the public hearing, at which all interested persons will be provided an opportunity to be heard and written communication will be received and The proposed project will be located in the Baker –Donora Neighborhood and in the 600 and 700 considered. The complete plans are on file at the City of East Lansing, Department of Planning, blocks of the Urbandale Neighborhood in the City of Lansing Building and Development, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan, 48823, and may be examined from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any proposed relocation of families or residents shall In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the implementing adhere to the provisions of Act No. 227, Public Acts of Michigan, 1972, as amended. regulations of FEMA, this provides public notice to invite public comments on the proposed project in accordance with Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, and Executive Order 11990, The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable accommodations, such as interpreters for the Protection of Wetlands. In addition, this notice is to provide information to the public on potential hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting, upon notice impacts to historic and cultural resources from the proposed undertakings, as outlined in the National to the City of East Lansing, prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966. accommodations or services should write or call the City Manager’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6920, TDD 1-800-649-3777. Those persons interested in reviewing the application or having any specific questions or wishing to provide written comments, must contact FEMA’s Region V office at the following address on or Marie E. Wicks before December 15, 2014. Attention: Nicholas Mueller, Regional Environmental Officer, 536 S. Clark City Clerk St., 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605. Comments may also be submitted via email at: Nicholas.Mueller@ fema.dhs.gov CP#14_278 CP#14_277 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 12, 2014 CODE

REDWHEN A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME By BELINDA THURSTON There are only a few residents left on Helen Street near downtown Lansing. Out of 13 houses, seven are boarded up or red-tagged as unfit to live in. One is vacant but well-manicured. Neighbors say the owner stopped trying to rent it but keeps it up nice. Another, 604 Helen, is fire-damaged with a tarp on the roof. The fire was two years ago, neighbors say. There is a faded and weathered red tag on the screen Belinda Thurston/City Pulse door, but it’s not in the city online public database. Other need be, we could revoke the license with stiff penalties More than half of Helen Street is boarded up or red-tagged. Many houses on the street have changed hands and tenants for operating without a license.” of the homes were rentals, according to neighbors, although the often, but now sit empty and falling apart. Currently the city requires rental properties to be city database doesn't show that on record. They fear squatters The conditions on Helen highlight why the city needs registered and inspected before they are occupied. The will be injured in the unsafe structures and repeated cycles of to tighten its code enforcement and regulate landlords certificate of registration is to be posted in the dwelling. unsafe renting would continue otherwise. more diligently. Neighbors and the community are suf- But many rentals fall through the cracks and the cer- fering from blight. Some unsafe properties fall under tificate is often not posted. the radar and are being rented without certification or There are 33,766 registered rental property units in Lansing. Of those, 9,910 are single-family houses and inspection. LANSING EAST LANSING MERIDIAN TWP Some neighbors have 1,701 are duplexes. There are 1,886 apartment buildings No . of accepted that it’s just the way with multiple units, according to Sanford. . 33,766* 9,819 6,808 General services rental units it is. Others are choosing to This represents an uptick of rental percentages in committee meeting the city, which is expected to continue to rise. The con- Percent of 46 percent 67 percent Nov. 25, 3:30 p.m. fight. 39.2 percent City Hall, 124 W. Michigan The Lansing City Council cern is not an increase in rentals – the Greater Lansing total housing Ave., Lansing, 10th Floor Housing Coalition says more affordable rentals are General Services Committee Within 30 days has been deliberating solu- needed – but the ability to regulate them and ensure following the day tions since the summer. Committee Chairwoman they are safe and healthy environments for the tenants. Registration on which the Annual Jessica Yorko proposed licensing landlords before Code Compliance has performed 3,700 rental requirement owner offers the Annual they can rent properties. It’s a notion that’s met certification inspections and 457 safety inspections premises, dwelling or unit for resistance from the code enforcement office and and written more than 13,000 premise violation letters since Jan. 1, Sanford said. occupancy the landlord association, but has support from resi- Every year for dents who say they’ll be happy to see any action toward It’s a rough pace for a department with only seven Every three active code enforcement officers, down from nine 10 years for rental Every year for rental dwelling improved code compliance and neighborhood care. with 1-2 units. years ago. The officers enforce the housing and zoning dwellings with 1-2 rental dwelling units, and with ≥3 codes, and perform safety and premise inspections for with 1-2 units. Every year of IS LICENSING THE ANSWER? Scheduled units having no common areas of Complaints from Fourth Ward residents got Yorko rentals and home-owner occupied dwellings. violations during Every year for rental complexes thinking of solutions. Committee Vice Chairwoman Carol Wood said bud- inspections last inspection. apartment (a group of rental There’s no lack of horror stories. get constraints forced a hiring freeze and at the same buildings) and of a Every two years complexes, and Yorko said she’s heard of landlords who remove red time “we’ve had an increase in rentals over the years that third of the units of for rental dwelling for fraternities, tags and rent the house anyway. Tenants have rented have made it more difficult as we’ve dealt with the rental the complex (building) with 3 or sororities, co-ops (resulting in every with lack of plumbing and flooring, she said. Loads of issue.” more units having and other group three years for units tenants tell her they’ve never seen a rental certificate The third committee member, Jody Washington, violations during living situations of rental even though it should be in plain view in any rental. was absent Nov. 4 and did not respond to requests for last inspection. complexes) Fines are in place for code violators, but sometimes comment. they just accrue until the home is auctioned and then The Rental Property Owners Association of Mid- Fees “the city is made whole,” said Scott Sanford, Lansing’s Michigan, which has over 200 members, opposes land- New registration/ $400 $1,550 $800 lead housing inspector. lord licensing. license Yorko proposed landlord licensing as a stricter way to In fact, Gary Calkins, spokesman for the association, Annual registration/ None $240 $100 regulate the behaviors as well as the properties. said he believes code inspections are adequate and more license renewal “The benefit of licensing landlords, in addition to problems can be seen in the city with owner-occupied property, is that we can require other things to get the properties than rentals. Change of owner $200 $200 None license, such as taking a class that goes over some of “The city is having a little difficulty at the pres- Single-family the areas/issues we keep having problems with, and we ent time,” he said. “One of their inspectors retired, dwelling 215/building plus $165 $120 can require that the owner be current on all property but up until recently they’ve been quite timely. Code inspection fee $25/unit taxes in the city in order to obtain the license,” she wrote * As of Nov. 10, 2014, Lansing Office of Code Compliance in an email to those attending the meetings. “And, if See CODE, Page 9 Source: Regional housing profile summary, Michigan State University, May 2014 City Pulse • November 12, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

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Lenawee Street was a perfect neighborhood she doesn’t want to have to move. The state said hasn’t been in the city since 2004. for Chance and Stephanie Boyd to settle into does the investigation to figure out where Landlords with code violations would pay 10 years ago. the kid is getting the lead poisoning. The to take educational classes about renting, CODE But the cul de sac started to feel like a trap landlord had a contractor come over to look property upkeep and screening tenants, and from page 9 a few years ago. The housing bubble burst at something and they saw the state offi- in exchange they would be fogiven fines. But Yorko: “At this point Scott, we are look- and some neighbors lost their homes. Some cials. He turned around and sold the house the classes require staffing. ing at options for improving and as far as were boarded up. Others were sold and the to some guy who lived down the street for a “If we don’t plan together then our neigh- what department that goes with is not a topic new owners put out “For Rent” signs. dollar. So therefore he’s no longer obligated borhoods go down,” said Mitzi Allen, of the we’ve broached ... .We could do this and yes Quaint gave way to crazy. Teenagers fight- to make the property lead safe. She moved Westside Neighborhood Association, who it would be a matter of figuring out who in ing. Home invasions. Gunfire. across the street.” attended the committee meeting. “So this the city would do it, what staff, what depart- Boyd, 65, doesn’t want to leave his neigh- Yorko said, “If we had a requirement that isn’t false hope for us.” ment, but it doesn’t mean we can’t do it. We borhood, run off by blight and violence. the house was lead-safe before the house was just haven’t yet decided how we would do it.” Red tags and boarding “can attract the certified for a rental, this would never hap- JUST KNOCK wrong kind of tenants who want to do drugs,” pen.” Sanford’s response: “The reason we don’t THEM ALL DOWN do it is we don’t have a need for it.” said his wife, Stephanie Boyd. “We want to Julie Powers, director of the housing At 604 Helen Street, two abandoned Sanford said he called Cedar Rapids, Iowa, look like we care.” coalition, acknowledged the limited resourc- vehicles sit covered in dirt in the driveway. another city with licensing for landlords. Their home in downtown is in a hot spot es and staffing in many communities. The ceilings are caving in. The back door is “They have four code compliance offi- of the former foreclosure boom. Big cell areas She said code compliance oversight wide open. cers, that’s all they do is inspections,” Sanford of activity were in north Lansing and down- will require “community partners” – postal Squatters use it at night, said one neigh- said. “They have a separate department for town. workers, meter readers and neighborhood bor, who has seen the glow from cigarette premise, a separate department for zoning, a The result was an increase in single family Belinda Thurston/City Pulse separate department for that. When you start homes converting to rentals. That old stock, talking about bringing this stuff in, especially usually more than 50 years old, is prone Lansing Lead if you’re saying you’re going to bring it under to lead poisoning. Some have wound up Housing the housing code, we have to stop at this point neglected or abandoned or rented out posing Inspector Scott and go where are we going to come up with serious safety issues for the tenants and those Sanford (left) money? We don’t have the funding." who live around them. discusses code Jacqueline Payne, a resident, interrupted. compliance “Can we legally do it?” she asked. “I realize with resident, LEAD, MOLD AND MORE this will be a nuisance for your department Lansing resident Lavinia Tarpley recently Jacqueline but can we legally do it?” spoke out at an Action of Greater Lansing Payne (far right), at the ' meeting about housing problems. WE WANT TO LOOK She has two relatives living in rentals with Nov. 4 Council General LIKE WE CARE' poor conditions – leaking sewage, mold, The quaint cul de sac at the end of roaches, bed bugs. One describes black mold Services coating the walls of the basement. Committee They are afraid to bring up the problems meeting. for fear of being evicted. “People who are subjected to that envi- groups – to report unsafe or questionable lighters. ronment for so long don’t feel anybody is properties. “They should just knock them all down,” going to do anything for them,” Tarpley said. “I wish we could do a better job of edu- the neighbor said. “It’s unacceptable. cating landlords to be better landlords and The neighbor lets out a sigh of resigna- According to the housing coalition’s five- renters on how to be a good renter,” Powers tion that the state of properties, rentals and year housing initiative report, “most Tri- said. “It needs to be a community-driven tenants won’t change. They’ve called code County communities have little or no rental solution. Let’s strip away the blame. We all enforcement. They’ve called police. registry, license, or inspection requirements.” want safe, decent affordable housing.” Karen Holmes, at 605 Helen, said she won’t leave. She really can’t afford to. She’s “One of the most pressing concerns is that NO FALSE HOPE rental homes are not regularly inspected to Wood said while the committee is still lived there for 35 years. ensure they are safe and free of contami- considering how to address the problem, “I don’t have a lot of money to go any- nants such as mold or lead,” the report states. eventually how to pay for it will have to be where else,” she said. Yorko said some people endure poor discussed. She knows there’s drug dealings in two of conditions because it’s the only housing they “Council cannot enact an ordinance with the occupied homes. The empties are oppor- could afford due to poor credit, possible an unfunded mandate,” she said. “We have tunities for homeless and those looking to criminal backgrounds or they’re getting on to identify where the money is coming from.” strip copper pipes. their feet after being homeless. Reigning in rental safety has been some- Would licensing help? She doesn’t think The rents aren't cheap either. Tarpley's thing the city has wrangled with for years. so. If property owners can get away with- family members pay $600 and $800 a In 2004 there was a recommendation to out certifications and inspections now, why month respectively. have a moratorium on new rentals in order would licensing be any different? Yorko, who works for the Ingham County to assess the landscape and establish rules She points to the back of her house to a Health Department, said there are about and fees. But that was voted down by the shed behind in the backyard a few houses 200 children a year with lead poisoning in Council. down. the county. Areas where the oldest homes “I’m very supportive of trying to come up The people who rented that red-tag at the are were also high for foreclosures which with solutions for neighborhoods, but I want corner? I hear they’re living in the shed back were converted from single-family owner to make sure we aren’t giving a false hope to there. occupied to rental. neighborhoods,” Wood said. Recently there was a lot of loud argu- Yorko said she would like to make it a The state of code compliance has ing and threats from the shed at night. She requirement that houses are lead-safe and declined in those years. The city once had a called the police. that be a part of the rental certificate. police detective assigned to housing. There Nothing happened. She said she knows of a case where “there were more code officers and seasonal code “There’s stabbings. There’s gunshots. was a child with very high lead level and the officers. There’s homeless people living in vacants. If mother is renting,” she said. “The mother Wood said at the very least the commit- a citizen is telling you it’s going on and you fills out an application to remove lead haz- tee could recommend a return to education- do nothing, what more is a citizen to do?” ards from the home. Her kid is really sick, al classes for landlords, a practice Sanford she said. City Pulse • November 12, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11

ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER nucleus. Sandoval is an entertainer, but he also rewards close listening. hummingbirds “It’s like any good art form,” Sandoval said. “You’re not supposed to go to the concert hall, hear a Mahler sympho- ny and have a conversation through the whole piece. That & makes no sense at all. Jazz music is very profound, created from the deep heart of the musician. It’s not something to just listen to in an elevator.” He plays very well with others, too. He has accompanied just about any star vocalist you can name, including Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. At the 2012 Oscars, he put some spine into Celine Dion’s bland reading of “I Finally Found Someone.” At the 2004 Grammys, he sprayed his twirl- cigars ing, helium-high party licks on top of Justin Timberlake’s “Señorita” and did a spirited call-and-response with Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will take Timberlake at the piano. When a few Internet commenters complained that Sandoval “cheapened himself,” Sandoval flight at Wharton Center concert weighed in with the final word. “I really loved to share the stage with Justin,” he wrote By LAWRENCE COSENTINO on the video’s YouTube page. “He is a very nice and talented Last week, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, the distin- man. I’ll love to do it again. Period.” guished composer, arranger, and 2013 Presidential Medal of He diplomatically declined to name a favorite vocal col- Freedom recipient, was relaxing on the patio of his home in laborator. Calabasas, Calif., watching hummingbirds. “I enjoyed all of them,” he said. “Whoever wanted me on “I love those little birds, man,” he said “Every time one their recordings, or on a gig, that means we have a mutual comes around, I smile.” admiration and respect.” Darting iridescent bodies and a blur of wings so fast The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 was a high the eye can’t follow are the perfect visual counterparts to point of Sandoval’s life. Other awardees from the jazz world Sandoval’s supersonic bebop-and- include Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie. Arturo Sandoval beyond trumpet flights. “To think that I am in such company is a huge honor, com- 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 pletely overwhelming,” Sandoval said. “I keep that medal very Wharton Center Cobb Friday, he brings a six-piece Miami- Great Hall based band to East Lansing’s Wharton close to my heart.” (800) WHARTON, Center for a night of — what should To him, the key word in the award is “freedom.” whartoncenter.com I call it? Sandoval draws from several “Freedom is the most important word in the dictionary. styles of jazz, Cuban rhythms, classical No freedom, no life. I suffered dictatorship in my own blood forays and any other source of nectar that attracts him. and I know how important it is to feel free.” “I call that music,” he said. “We play such a variety of styles. It was time for Sandoval to get off the patio. The presti- gious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition was I never, ever wrote a set list. I just call the tunes and that’s it.” Courtesy photo When Sandoval plays the jazz classic “A Night in Tunisia,” devoted to trumpet players this year, and Sandoval was due he jokingly calls it “a whole weekend.” The tune might veer Jazz icon Arturo Sandoval comes to the Wharton Center on the judging stand at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater with fel- from hummingbird-fast bebop to a moody tango to a virtuo- Friday for an evening of eclectic musical stylings. low trumpeters Quincy Jones, Jimmy Owens, Randy Brecker, sic cadenza straight out of Franz Liszt — if Liszt played jazz Roy Hargrove and Ambrose Akinmusire. trumpet and smoked Cuban cigars. Sandoval defected to the United States while touring with Expect a lot of music inspired by Sandoval’s mentor, bebop Gillespie in Spain in 1990. trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. This year, Sandoval released a new The story was told in the 2000 HBO film, “For Love or "The audience knows we're having fun. CD paying tribute to Gillespie and published a book about Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story,” with Andy Garcia as It's a contagious feeling. It's sincere their experiences together. Sandoval. Sandoval, 65, was born in Artemisa, Cuba. In 1977, he was Gillespie co-invented the dizzyingly fast and intricate and spontaneous, an expression of the a restless 27-year-old jazz fanatic, tired of playing with acro- bebop style of jazz and blended it with Cuban rhythms in a musician on the spot. The day after that, bats and clowns from Russian and Polish circuses visiting hybrid style called “Cubop.” communist Cuba. “Me and a million musicians all over the world — we’re the same tune is going to sound different, Early one morning, a fellow musician called Sandoval to still trying to figure it out,” Sandoval said. “It’s so difficult, and that's the beauty of jazz." tell him that Gillespie was coming to Cuba that day. intense and profound. A lifetime is not enough time to learn “The Caribbean cruise ship docks at 3 p.m.,” the informant everything about bebop.” whispered into the phone. “That’s all I can tell you.” Being serious about music while having a high time on ARTURO SANDOVAL Heart pounding, Sandoval waited for his idol to disem- stage was the nub of Gillespie’s life and art. Sandoval and his bark and introduced himself. band carry on that tradition. “Unfortunately, I didn’t know any English, but we com- “The audience knows we’re having fun,” Sandoval said. (Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill, accompanied by municated somehow,” he said. “It’s a contagious feeling. It’s sincere and spontaneous, an Michigan State University’s Jazz Studies director Rodney Gillespie wanted to meet Cuban musicians and go to the expression of the musician on the spot. The day after that, the Whitaker on bass, won the competition.) clubs where they played. They piled into Sandoval’s ancient same tune is going to sound different, and that’s the beauty Then it was off on another tour, including the stop at heap of a car, went on a musical tour of the island and became of jazz.” Wharton, with the Miami band, one of three that Sandoval fast friends for life. Sandoval’s multi-layered arrangements pack a lot of deep tours with. “A year after that, I made my first visit to the U.S. and pleasures under the brassy sheen. “My schedule is ridiculous but I don’t complain,” Sandoval I started to play with him until he passed away in 1993,” The Gillespie tribute CD puts dozens of styles and tex- said. “I’m grateful I have such an amount of gigs. I’m doing Sandoval said. “He was an incredible human being.” tures, including a string quartet, into orbit around its bebop exactly what I love to do.” 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 12, 2014

death in 2008 at the age of 78. Before he Malkovich (another died, however, Pinter tapped Sands to fill Pinter fan), to hone it into Pause and effect in for him at a poetry recital. a brief run in Ireland. A conversation with Julian Sands “I didn’t know anything about his poet- “(The response) was ry,” Sands said. “But it’s such a contrast to so enthusiastic, we did about his mentor, Harold Pinter his plays — the voice of the author is an 10 shows in New York, By ALLAN I. ROSS oblique one, but here there is such person- and wound up doing 50,” Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold al revelation of Harold’s interior life. True Sands said. “And all roads Pinter is considered one of the most influ- feelings, thoughts, and immense sense of lead to Lansing.” ential modern British dramatists, but he humor. Had he not become an actor or Sands said audiences is probably most famous for something he a playwright, we might be talking about can expect about 85 min- didn’t write. Or rather, a style he devel- Harold Pinter the award-winning poet.” utes of Pinter’s poetry, oped that forced his characters to com- Sands is perhaps most famous for his prose, snips of inter- municate without words, a device that has lead performance in the 1986 Merchant- views and commentaries become known as the Pinter Pause. Ivory production of “A Room with a View,” from his contemporaries. “It could be a moment’s breath, a but he’s also lent strong supporting roles Above it all, he said, this moment’s thought, in “Arachnophobia,” “Leaving Las Vegas” is entertainment that “Julian Sands in: a moment’s uncer- and “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” appeals to our humanity, A Celebration of tainty, but if you’re Sands’ beguiling British accent is serene, and “we can all take great Harold Pinter” an actor, you take almost repentant, a blank canvas upon comfort that people like 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 that and dwell on which the actor can build a character. But Harold Pinter were able $15-$45 it,” said actor Julian he says that in “A Celebration,” he doesn’t to express aspects of that Wharton Center, Pasant Theatre Sands by phone attempt to adopt any of Pinter’s manner- that common human- 750 E. Shaw Lane, MSU from New York. “It isms. ity in such beautiful, poi- campus, East Lansing “I never set out to impersonate him, gnant and thrilling ways.” (800) WHARTON, gives great infor- whartoncenter.com mation. (It can be) but he has a habit of channeling him- If people know a lot about uncertainty as self through me and the writing — it’s so about Harold Pinter, Courtesy photo clearly written for his voice,” Sands said. “I they will have context for opposed to an empty comment. I explore Julian Sands brings his one-man show, “A Celebration of don’t think I’ve ever done this show with- everything they hear and that with a little color in the show.” Harold Pinter,” to the Wharton Center this weekend. That would be “A Celebration of Harold out that sense that Harold wasn’t hovering see,” Sands said. “People Pinter,” the one-man show that Sands has around.” who know nothing about been traveling with throughout North After Pinter died, Sands repeated the him will have the opportunity to learn pre-Classical times. Somebody standing America. On Sunday, he performs at the show in what was initially supposed to and enjoy. This isn’t an English literature in a pool of moonlight and telling a story. Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre. Sands, be a one-off, but after repeated requests, lecture; this is an ancient night in the That’s what I do. I tell the story of Harold 56, was a disciple of Pinter before his he worked with his friend, actor John theater. It captures what theater was in Pinter and his work. And it’s a good story.”

tell” policy when it comes to intimate top- es was that he and his wife had ever made ics. whoopee. The truth isn’t far from the truth Leaving the “If you’ll allow a metaphor, we never — it was a actually a woman who answered took the teddy off the girl,” he lamented. that, and her response was, “In the ass.” “But now they’ve taken the teddy off the “The ‘in the butt, Bob’ thing, I don’t know teddy on girl. Once you go to dirty, you have no other where that came from,” Eubanks shrugged. Michigan native Bob Eubanks place to go but dirtier. And so consequently, “It will be on my tombstone.” (He doth pro- I think they’re taking some good formats reflects on a life in show biz and are damaging them. When I watch them do ‘Newlywed Game’ now on Game "Once you go to dirty, you have no By ALLAN I. ROSS Show Network, it’s like somebody hitting other place to go but dirtier ... Bob Eubanks has laid claim to many my mother in the head.” titles in his 70-plus years in the entertain- Before he turned to game shows, When I watch them do ‘Newlywed ment business. Top 40 DJ. Concert promot- Eubanks was probably best know for Game’ now, it’s like somebody er. And, most famously, game show host. introducing America to the Beatles — he hitting my mother in the head.” But before all that, he was just a Michigan mortgaged his home to book their famous kid. For a little while, at least. Hollywood Bowl show. He also worked with “We moved when I was still very young the Rolling Stones, Merle Haggard and BOB EUBANKS — I celebrated my second birthday in Dolly Parton, but he found his real gift was California,” Eubanks said. “I still have some getting everyday people to open up to him. test too much; he named his autobiography cousins here, though.” “It’s amazing, I learned how to make “In the Book, Bob.”) Eubanks, 76, spoke Monday morning Eubanks people talk,” he said. “I learned it mostly Eubanks has hosted the Parade of Roses at the Causeway Bay Hotel on Lansing’s from Johnny Carson. John and I were not in Pasadena annually for the last 35 years south side. His appearance was part of the ‘The Newlywed Game’ was the first time friends — I’m not sure anybody was, he was and tours casinos doing a live mashup of Lansing Town Hall 61st Celebrity Lecture that (pop culture) had looked in people’s a very lonely guy — but I would watch him, eight different game shows. Next week, he’ll Series, which serves as a fundraiser for the bedrooms,” Eubanks said. “I wouldn’t use I would watch his expressions. He could say have back surgery, bringing a permanent Lansing Symphony Orchestra. Over 800 the term make love, so I came up with 1,000 words (with a look).” end to his horseback-riding hobby. But he showed up to listen to Eubanks wax phil- ‘whoopee’ from the Frank Sinatra song Probably the most infamous confession didn’t seem too put out. osophical on six decades of hosting “The (“Making Whoopee.”) Whoopee became a on the game show was the urban legend- “I enjoy what I’m doing. I’m really Newlywed Game,” meeting the Beatles and four-letter word, and it worked.” infused “In the butt, Bob” retort: According blessed. It’s a marvelous life,” he said. “I’m creating new four-letter words. But Eubanks expressed dismay at the to urban legend, that’s what a man replied having more fun than you’re supposed to “We were the dirty show of our time — way culture has given way to a “show, don’t when he was asked where the strangest plac- have.”

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moments to shine, and excel especially in the opening number “Old Red Hills Injustice league of Home.” It’s an eerie yet powerful bal- Tragedy and musical collide in lad about the townsfolk who romanticize Peppermint Creek’s ‘Parade’ their past. With sparse dialogue, “Parade” moves more like an Americana operetta, By PAUL WOZNIAK seamlessly blending songs that dabble in They say the suit makes the man. a variety of musical genres from jazz and Peppermint Creek Theatre Co.’s latest ragtime to gospel spirituals. production, “Parade,” tweaks that con- Music director Seth Burk and his cept as “the music makes the show.” It’s compact orchestra are perhaps the real a testament to director Jane Falion and stars of the show. The arrangements are her cast’s dedication that the story and not easy, and less experienced musicians characters resonate for the could stumble over the constant shifts in Review audience as much as com- time, tempo and style. But Burk’s direc- poser/lyricist Jason Robert tion keeps the music rock solid. Brown’s beautifully complex, multi-genre “Parade” clocks in at two-and-a-half score does. On paper, “Parade” is a sure-fire hit: A his- toric drama based on a real event with relevant themes for any time. It’s 1913 in Georgia and Leo Frank (Adam Woolsey), a Brooklyn- born Jew transplanted to the Deep South, is wrongly accused and Photo by Kevin Fowler convicted for rap- (From left) Sally Hecksel, Devin Fraught and Michael Boxleitner in LCC's "A Room with a View." ing and murdering a 13-year-old girl. After Heading up this group in the lead roles of the governor commutes Lucy Honeychurch and George Emerson, his sentence, a rac- Engaging ‘View’ the repressed lovers-to-be, are Sally Hecksel ist mob lynches Frank and Michael Boxleitner. Hecksel is carefully anyway. At its core, Photo by John Douglas Imaging LCC wins with timeless love story and conventionally restrained throughout “Parade” is a tragic, Adam Woolsey (left) and Mary Maurer in Peppermint Creek's By TOM HELMA most of the play, relying on occasional asides true-life parable about production of the musical “Parade.” A bygone era shows up on the Dart to the audience to reveal some of the inner prejudice and failed Auditorium stage as director Andy Callis workings of her thoughts. Boxleitner, only justice around a hap- presents E.M Forster’s “A Room with a slightly more expressive, manages to convey less everyman. However, Alfred Uhry’s View,” adapted to the stage by an inner exuberance waiting to bubble up book only seems interested in Frank as a hours, which is reasonable for a plot- Review Christina Calvit. Written in and out. broad symbol for anti-Semitism. heavy epic drama. But without more emo- 1924, the novel was the last in Callis has brought in veteran actors Woolsey brings tionally relatable characters, “Parade” Forster’s career and captured a sense of the Rick Dethelfsen in a supporting role to “Parade” a blend of charisma often dissolves into a stale, civics lesson slowly changing times, the soft-spoken yet play George’s father, while Sandy Hudson Peppermint Creek Theatre and earnestness to about terrible things that happened in Co. the past. still polite emergence of women’s voices in Thomasson plays the spinsterish Miss 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. Frank that human- society. Catherine Alan. Dethlefsen brings nuances 13-Saturday, Nov. 15; 2 izes his character. p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 Essentially he’s a An abstract linear stage designed and of aged wisdom to this role, and Thomasson $18/$15 students and lighted with additional projection design by is a treasure to watch, both elegant and seniors big-city elitist in a Miller Performing Arts small town expe- Daniel C. Walker creates an amorphous plat- articulate. Center form, which is embel- Other actors in the play are not quite as 6026 Curry Lane, Lansing riencing extreme “A Room with a lished with splashes engagingly articulate. While all of the stu- (517) 927-3016, culture shock. peppermintcreek.org View” of pictures by pro- dent actors have mastered the tongue-twist- Woosley shares Lansing Community jectionist Shawn ing ancient rapidfire, bird-chirpy affected authentic chem- College Performing Arts istry with Mary 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. Buitendorp. Images speech patterns of this era, they are almost 14-Saturday, Nov. 15; 2 of Brunelleschi’s completely undone by the sound-swallow- Maurer, who plays his wife, Lucille; she is p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 primarily a background character in the $15/10 seniors/$5 Dome and of the ing echo chamber of the Dart’s acoustics. students interiors of the city of Sitting in the front row, there were moments first half, but drives the plot in Act II. Dart Auditorium, 500 N. Florence’s art muse- when whole lines of dialogue went by this Joseph Baumann plays the unscrupu- 37 Capitol Ave., Lansing (517) 483-1488, lcc.edu/ ums invite the imagi- critic without a hint of knowing what was lous Hugh Dorsey, the district attorney showinfo nation to picture this actually being said. set on convicting Frank despite lack of earlier time. Devin Fraught, in the role of Lucy real evidence. Dorsey is the most detailed Costumes designed by Kate Hudson Honeychurch’s soon to be rejected fiancée character onstage, a man working under Koskinen and sewn by a crew of seven Cecil Vyse, was a distant scholarly twit in the pressure from the governor and a zeal- seamstresses add to the period’s ambience. best sense of the word. A nude scene of three ous preacher to bring “swift justice” to an Additinally, Callis’ careful use of musical young men frolicking in a woodland pond unwitting suspect. Fortunately, Baumann selections by Beethoven and Edward Elgar provided comic relief. Characters named refrains from turning Dorsey into a mus- complete the mood and sense of this long only “Italian Driver” and “Italian Girl” tache-twirling caricature and, instead, ago century. played by Zachery Riley and Ann Szabo got adds real subtlety and nuance to a man There are more than two dozen actors in great laughs with exaggerated animation who realizes too late that he’s sold his soul this piece and several stand out with deep and the longest lip-locked kissing scene in for political prominence. characterizations and clearly spoken words. the history of Lansing theatre. The rest of the cast members have brief 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 12, 2014

ers. Castriciano talks lovingly about her life While Americans were satisfied of cooking and of coming to America in 1960 with in prepared box food, she could Love, Italian style when she was 12 years old. already wax poetically about prosciutto, Longtime Roma Bakery owner finally In her cookbook, Castriciano tells about Romano, mortadella, capicola and espe- her early life in Calabria, Italy, and how it cially crusty bread. dishes out recipes with new cookbook influenced her appreciation for simple cook- Castriciano said that at holidays and By BILL CASTANIER ing. As the oldest daughter, she helped her other celebrations, family gifts were Like a fine stock, Mena Castriciano’s mother cook for the family of seven, and she almost always food. Another gift came cookbook has been simmering on the back often would visit her father Mario, a butcher, when her cousin introduced her to her burner for a long time. But this week her when he was at work. future husband when he was a young lifetime of dishing recipes becomes reality She writes in the book that it was through baker living in Hamilton, Ontario, who with “Cooking with Mena,” a collection of watching him prepare food that she grew to had recently emigrated from Sicily. Soon “Cooking with her favorite Italian appreciate the origins of food and under- after their marriage they started dream- Mena” recipes. stand the gifts she could bring others through ing about owning their own bakery. Book signing, “It was my dream,” cooking. That opportunity presented itself in entertainment by Gino she said while holding “Papa was number one,” Mena writes in 1969 when Antonio’s, a small Italian Federici and refreshments court in the dining the book. Her father’s goal was to join his food store at the corner of Erie and 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 & Saturday, Nov. 22 area of Roma Bakery father from Italy, where he had gone in 1929 Cedar streets in Lansing, went up for FREE Deli & Fine Foods, to work and save money to bring the rest of sale. With financial help from an aunt, Roma Bakery Deli & Fine Foods 428 N. Cedar St. in the family to America. But the Depression Sostine and Mena became proud own- 428 N. Cedar, Lansing Lansing. She owns and war intervened and it wasn’t until 1960 ers of a store, which a few months later (517) 485-9466 the longtime business that the family joined him. Her father began they would be renamed Roma Bakery with her husband, Sostine, where she’s fre- working at his father’s North Town Grocery, and Imported Foods. Then in 1978, Courtesy photo quently interrupted by friends and custom- 807 E. Grand River. they constructed a new 5,200 square In “Cooking with Mena,” the owner of Roma Castriciano said much was different for feet location just a few blocks south on Bakery shares a lifetime of Italian recipes. them in their new home, adding that at Cedar. school she would trade part of her meatball Crusty artisan bread, which at that of the recipes were never written down. But sandwiches for American food. Her fam- time was unavailable anywhere else in it’s not hard to learn, she said. ily introduced authentic Italian food to her Lansing, became one of their best-selling “Everything starts with olive oil,” neighbors and friends. She said she never items and remains so today, Castriciano said. Castriciano said. “Being from Calabria, I am had peanut butter before coming to America, Roma became a place where people came to a Southern lady and we cook with tomatoes, and when she learned Americans cooked learn about Italian food. The store carries an hot peppers, vegetables, beans, peas and with Velveeta she responded, “You are kid- assortment of olives; 25 kinds of pasta and broccoli. It was a handful of that and a pinch ding me.” dozens of soft and hard cheeses and meats of that. There was not a cup or a tablespoon, with names most can’t pronounce. everything was done by hand.” Castriciano also used to conduct cook- She writes that she often started with ing classes, showing people her recipes and only a list of ingredients on worn sheets of picking up from them secrets of Greek, paper, some without quantities. It took hours Mediterranean and American cuisine. But of conversations and translations to compile before “Cooking with Mena,” she said most the more than 180 recipes in the book. Her favorite recipe is braciole, which is thin rolled sirloin filled with ham, mozzarel- la and breadcrumbs. But not all her recipes made it in — one notable absence is Roma’s popular rum cake. “It’s a secret,” she said. 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Taking Friday, Nov. 14-15 ON THE For 29 years, the second weekend “Once I learned, there was no of November in East Lansing has been stopping me, (and) in teaching it, the home to a celebration of regional satisfaction women artists. With music, art and is amazing,” Women in the Arts TOWNEvents must be entered through the calendar at food, the Women in the Arts Festival Williamson Festival lansingcitypulse.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays supports women in their creative said. 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; 9 for the following week’s issue. Charges may apply for a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov.15 $5-$20 (songwriting workshop paid events to appear in print. If you need assistance, pursuits and the goal of creating In addition with Cris Williamson: $20-$35, please call Jonathan at (517) 999-5069. space for women to showcase their to the includes day pass) Edgewood United Church, 469 talents. songwriting N. Hagadorn, East Lansing witafestival.org Wednesday, November 12 A mainstay of the two-day fest is the workshop, Classes and Seminars musical acts. This year’s headliner, a there will also be four other Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes performance co-produced by the Ten workshops covering a variety of and activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing Pound Fiddle, is singer/songwriter Cris themes and topics. Festival-goers can Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 Williamson (pictured left). When she dip their toes in Shamanism, explore p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. started, the men ruled the folk singing the tools to abolish negative self-talk, Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5866. Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. First scene, but Williamson’s stepping into discover information and resources Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. the center stage set an example for on dementia and find empowerment Saginaw Highway, Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954, fcgl.org. Weekly Line Dance. For beginners or experts. all women. through a “Sing in the Sacred Circle 3:15-4:15 p.m. $6/$8 drop-in. Meridian Senior Center, “Wherever I wanted to be, that’s Playshop.” 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, where I stepped up,” she said by And while the warm weather meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Native American Mascot Lecture. Panel phone. Although Saturday is full East Lansing festivals are known for discussion with Gerry Gould. 6:30 p.m. $14/$12 of musical acts, including Abigail their Melting Moments chocolate advance. Nokomis Learning Center, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 349-5777, ow.ly/DD0YG. Stauffer and the Sistrum Women’s chip cookie ice cream sandwiches, Branding Toolkit for Business. Define your brand Chorus, the stage is all Williamson’s “Women in the Arts” is known for the personality. 9:30 a.m.-noon, FREE. Small Business on Friday night. Williamson, 66, plans Sistrum Café. This year’s menu offers Development Center, LCC, Suite 110, 309 N. Washinton Square, Lansing. (517) 483-1921, sbdcmichigan.org. to perform a song or two from “The a wide variety of gourmet options for Weekly Senior Games. Mah jongg and pinochle. 1 Changer and the Changed,” her fifth omnivores and vegetarians, including p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, meridianseniorcenter. album. Appropriate for the fest, as Spanakopita, spring rolls, quiche and weebly.com. Williamson said it knocked down a lot more. Drop-in Figure Drawing. Easels and drawing of doors for women. But the festival is meant to be boards provided. 7-9:30 p.m. $7/$5 students. Kresge Art Center, 600 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) It seems Williamson was destined nourishing in more ways for women 337-1170, artmuseum.msu.edu. to take the stage. She was born into than just an awesome meal. Perhaps Computer Club. Learn more about iOS8 on the iPad/iPhone. 1-2:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, a family of musicians and grew up the events and activities will lend 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, singing and playing the piano. At age 16, themselves to an enriching self- meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Practice Your English. Practice listening to and Williamson released her first album, reflection. If so, Williamson is already speaking English. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public “The Artistry of Cris Williamson.” prepared with her contribution, saying Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, “Artistry” was released in 1964, an that she uses her music to stay alive elpl.org. City of Lansing: Trash & Recycle. Removal era that inspired and paved the way and to reflect on her heart and life. process in Lansing. 10 a.m.-noon, FREE. Allen for Williamson’s career in folk music. “My favorite place to be is on Neighborhood Center, 1619 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 367-2468, allenneighborhoodcenter.org. “Folk music was so available,” stage,” she said. “I’m at home there.” Making It In Michigan. Specialty food show. 7:30 Williamson said. “Everyone could play a.m.-4 p.m. Afternoon trade show FREE. Lansing it.” Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 353-1619, makingitinmichigan.com. Williamson also will hold a workshop Kim Klein Fundraising Workshop. Fundraising Saturday morning for beginning and advanced songwriters, which she See Out on the Town, Page 21 sees as a duty to the craft. —BETH WALDEN & JONATHAN GRIFFITH 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 12, 2014

Jahshua Smith & the Race Card at the Loft The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, 7 p.m., $12, $10 adv., Friday, Nov. 14 turn it Detroit native Jahshua Smith, an emcee on the Blat! Pack imprint, headlines at the Loft. Smith’s latest disc, his full-length debut “The Final Season,” received acclaim and charted on the CMJ hip-hop charts; overall it clocked in as the No. 11 rap album of 2013. Smith comes from a musical family — his great-grand- Down father, Maurice King, was a Motown Records executive music director and A survey of Lansing's worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Smith, under the musical Landscape moniker “JYoung the General,” debuted in 2006 with “The Megaman Mixtape.” At the time Smith was attending Michigan State University and co-hosting By RICH TUPICA “The Cultural Vibe” hip-hop show on the student-run radio station Impact 89- FRI. NOV FM. Since his start, Smith has opened for Wiz Khalifa and had spots at SXSW and Van’s Warped Tour. Warming up the stage are James Gardin & the Full 14TH Respect and Tay Rhodes and Supakaine.

Seth Bernard at the Avenue CafE The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $10, 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 Michigan singer/songwriter Samuel Seth Bernard, known for his work in the duo Seth & May, returns to the Avenue Café. The all-ages show includes performances from Dan Rickabus of the Crane Wives and Adrian Krygowski. In May, Bernard released his latest disc, “Reconciliation & the Mystical Beyonda.” The LP includes the song “Turkeys in the Rain,” a Bernard-fan favorite. As for the new disc, it was recorded at La Luna and FRI. NOV Double Phelix in Kalamazoo. Bernard’s label, Earthwork Music, described the 16-track collection as “an ambi- tious, sweeping feat of song craft, rock production and sonic construction in the folk tradition.” For more 14TH information, visit samuelsethbernard.com.

Haystak at The Loft The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 18+, $20, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19 Nashville-based rapper Haystak brings his “Walking Tall Tour” to the Loft. Openers are Jelly Roll, BB Swing, Big Snap, Cremro, JJG and Johnny Cashville. In high school, Haystak (nee Jason Winfree) was busted for bringing drugs to school and he spent two years behind bars. In 1998 though, he switched his focus from crime to rap, and the Southern-fried rapper was soon signed to Street Flavor Records. His first two LPs were “Mak Million” and “Car WED. NOV Fulla White Boys.” By 2000, hip-hop publications like Murder Dog Magazine were covering his releases, and he’d developed a solid underground following. The prolific 41-year old rapper has released over 20 full-length records, 19TH the latest being “Walking Tall Tour Album,” released in April by Global Alliance Entertainment.

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LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat u r day The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service Industry Night, 3 p.m. Seth Bernard, 8 p.m. Super Happy Funtime Burlesque, 9 p.m. Coach’s Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd. DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Young Geezers, 9 p.m. DJ Jimmy, 9 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S. MLK Blvd. Open Mic w/Pat Zelenka, 9 p.m. Mike Shafley Band, 9 p.m. Mike Shafley Band, 9 p.m. Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Jeremy Kratky & Doug Fritch, 10 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Blue Wednesday, 8 p.m. Skoryoke Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m. Showdown, 8 p.m. Showdown, 8 p.m. Grand Café/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Kathy Ford Band, 7:30 p.m. Karaoke w/Joanie Daniels, 7 p.m. Ton Trio Band, 8 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Johnny D Jam, 8 p.m. Karaoke Kraze, 8:30 p.m. Still Rain, 9 p.m. Mix Pack, 9:30 p.m. Gus's Bar, 2321 W. Michigan Ave. Open Mic w/Hot Mess, 9 p.m. Karaoke The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Chris Weeby, 7 p.m. Villains, 7 p.m. Jahshua Smith, 7 p.m. Kung Fu, 8 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Kublai Khan, 7 p.m. S.O.P., 7:30 p.m. Marc's Watershed, 5965 Marsh Rd. Jake Stevens, 7 p.m. Jake Stevens, 8 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Hopening Quartet, 9 p.m. From Big Sur, 10 p.m. Lincoln County Process, 10 p.m. R-Club, 6409 Centurion Dr. Kathy Ford Band, 8:30 p.m. Kathy Ford Band, 8:30 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Rd. New Rule, 7 p.m. Reno's West, 501 W. Saginaw Hwy. Avon Bomb, 8 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 The Tenants, 8 p.m. Tin Can West, 644 Migaldi Ln. Waterpong, 11 p.m. Karlee Rewerts, 8 p.m. Tin Can DeWitt, 13175 Schavey Rd. DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave. Frog & the Beeftones, 8:30 p.m. Dan Cannibacs, 8:30 p.m. Time To Play, 8:30 p.m. Waterfront Bar & Grill, 325 City Market Dr. Joe Wright, 6 p.m. Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St. DJ, 9 p.m Electronic Dance Party, 9 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. play in a band? book shows? To get listed just email us at [email protected] or call (517) 999-6710 What to do: Submit information by the Friday before publication (City Pulse comes out every Wednesday.) Be sure to tell us LivE & Local lists upcominG gigs! the name of the performer and the day, date and time of the performance. Only submit information for the following week's paper. City Pulse • November 12, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 21

3-5:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot P-SQUARED/RED’S SMOKEHOUSE/L AND J BELLA SOAP Out on the town Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. from page 19 Music Fusion Shows Presents. Live music. 21-up. 10 in nonprofits. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $55/$45 Members. p.m. FREE. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave., East University Club at the Henry Center Complex, 3435 Lansing. (517) 351-2506, crunchyseastlansing.com. Forest Road, Lansing. (517) 372-4636. ow.ly/DYbWq. MSU Harpsichord Dedication. Music by Handel,

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19-23 >> ‘COSI FAN TUTTE’ BY MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY OPERA THEATRE The plot for the comic opera “Cosi Fan Tutte” sounds like it could have been taken from an episode of the early 2000s reality show “Cheaters,” but coming from the mind of a genius storyteller/composer, expect something a little more sophisticated. Michigan Mickey Hirten/City Pulse Janet Ozanich (far left) of Bella Soaps and Lotions; Jackie Randall (near left ) and Carol Smith of Red's Smokehouse. State University’s Opera Theatre presents “Cosi Fan Tutte,” Mozart’s comic masterpiece about two young officers who go all out to test their lovers’ faithfulness with an elaborate By ALLAN I. ROSS Black Cat Bistro, said he’s not said Janet Ozanich, who Butcher paper obscures angry, just curious. owns the business with her scheme that yields an unexpected outcome. The performance boasts more than 40 the view into downtown “They were good guys, husband, Larry. She said she’d members of the MSU Symphony Orchestra joining the 27 singers to bring the opera to Lansing’s P Squared Wine they always paid their rent on like to grow the business into life. The performances will be sung in Italian; for those who aren’t fluent, there will be Bar, and a sheet of paper time — I thought they were one of the malls someday, declares, “We are temporarily actually doing well,” Vlahakis but for now is happy building English surtitles. $20/$18 seniors/$5 students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19; 8 p.m. closed for renovations.” But said. “But the restaurant a solid customer base. That’s Friday-Saturday, Nov. 21-22; 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium there’s nothing temporary business is tough and there’s similar to what Jackie Randall about it: The 2-year-old a lot of competition down said, who co-owns Red’s with Road, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340, music.msu.edu. establishment won’t there.” her partner, Carol Smith. be reopening. Vlahakis said that Brussard “We call it ‘barbecue with THURSDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 13-15 >> ‘DARK NIGHTS IN BILLTOWN’ AT WILLIAMSTON THEATRE The business’ and Fox left “a lot” of their twists in most delightful New website stuff in the space, but he said ways,’” Randall said. The menu Williamston Theatre continues its annual Dark Nights experience this intown has been he’s going to clean it up and includes homemade mac and weekend, utilizing unusual spaces within the theater as performance Theater taken down, start marketing the space for cheese balls, gourmet BLT PREVIEW its Facebook lease. and lots of pulled pork and spots on nights without a show on the main stage. Entertainment will account has been deactivated “If anyone’s looking for chicken. consist of three one-act plays: “Summer Retreat,” “Okay, Bye” and and at least one of the owners restaurant space, that’s a good “If all goes well, we’ll be has shut off his cell phone. location,” Vlahakis said. “And looking to expand outside the “The Road to Appomattox.” Each was designed to stimulate thought on political and The clincher came from Paul it’ll be ready soon. They left it market, but we’d always like social issues. To maintain the intimate experience of the performances, there will Vlahakis, member of the in good shape.” to maintain a presence here in only be 25 seats sold for each show. 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Williamston development company that the market,” she said. owns the space, who said New in the Market Well, if you’re looking, Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-SHOW, williamstontheatre.org. owners Paul Brussard and The Lansing City we heard about a place Paul Fox left without so much Market became home to downtown … . FRIDAY, NOV. 14-SUNDAY, NOV. 16 & TUESDAY, NOV. 18-WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 >> ‘LES as a goodbye. two additional businesses “They sent their keys to recently: Red’s Smokehouse Red’s Smokehouse LIAISONS DANGEREUSES’ BY MSU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE us in the mail and just left,” expanded from its incubator (517) 489-0959, facebook. space at Allen Market Place com/redssmokehouse This witty, erotic play explores the scheming, steaming sexual games Vlahakis said. “I heard they Theater cleared out of the place into a permanent stand-alone L & J Sales in French high society in 1780. Two well-to-do men, the Vicomte de PREVIEW where they were staying, too. lunch spot, and L & J Sales: (517) 974-2210 facebook.com/ Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil, have their respective crosshairs They’re gone.” Bella Soaps and Lotions landjsales The last day of business specializes in personal Lansing City Market focused on seducing two separate women who are spoken for. Together, they set was apparently Oct. 31. grooming and some light 325 City Market Drive, Lansing down intertwining paths of collaboration and betrayal. The source material was the Vlahakis, co-owner of several home décor items. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; restaurant/bars in town, “We make everything here 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; closed basis for both movies “Dangerous Liaisons” and “Cruel Intentions,” and some claim including Dublin Square and from all-natural ingredients,” Sunday-Monday it’s responsible for coining the phrase “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. $10. 349-9183, newhopehaslett.com. Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple St. Lansing. (517) Arena Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, MSU campus, East Lansing. (800) WHARTON, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 6 p.m., 372-5980, glhc.org. meeting 6:30 p.m. FREE to visit. St. David’s Episcopal whartoncenter.com. (Continues Nov. 20-23) Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 882-9080, Events stdavidslansing.org. Evening Storytime. Stories, songs and crafts. Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes and 6:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Christianity and China. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Pilgrim Purcell and others. 7:30 p.m. $10/$8 seniors/FREE activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. students. Cook Recital Hall, 333 W. Circle Drive, Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. Spanish Conversation. Practice listening to and Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-7434, pilgrimucc.com. East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. music.msu.edu. cadl.org. speaking Spanish. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-8:30 Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, Events Theatre p.m. FREE. Quan Am Temple, 1840 N. College Ave., elpl.org. Strategy Game Night. Learn and share favorite Dance Theatre of Harlem. Internationally Mason. (517) 853-1675, quanamtemple.org. Euchre. No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta games. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District acclaimed ballet dance theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets Tarot Study Group. With Dawne Botke. 7 p.m. FREE. Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 from $25/$15 MSU students. Wharton Center, Triple Goddess New Age Bookstore, 2019 E. Michigan Lansing. (517) 484-5600. ext. 4. dtdl.org. MSU campus, East Lansing. (517) 353-1982, Ave., Lansing. (517) 883-3619, triplegoddessbookstore.net. Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy’s Classic Bar & Practice Your English. Practice listening to and whartoncenter.com. Lansing Area Codependent Anonymous. Room Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482-0184. speaking English. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public 214G. 7-8 p.m. FREE. Community Mental Health Building, Dimondale Farmers Market. Live music, locally Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, 812 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. grown produce. 3-7 p.m. FREE. Bridge Street, elpl.org. Current Events. Discussion. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Dimondale. (517) 646-0230, villageofdimondale.org. Farmers Market at Allen Market Place. Locally Thursday, November 13 Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. Turner-Dodge House Fundraiser. 6-8 p.m. $35. grown,baked and prepared foods. 3-6:30 p.m. FREE. Classes and Seminars (517) 706-5045, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Potter House, 1348 Cambridge Road, Lansing. (517) 372- Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., H.E.R.O.: Drywall Basics 2. Call 372-5980 to register Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Contact Jan. 5:15 p.m. Lansing. (517) 999-3911. or email [email protected]. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Neighborhood Teen Crafternoon. Teens create a variety of crafts. $5. New Hope Church, 1340 Haslett Road, Haslett. (517) See Out on the Town, Page 22 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 12, 2014

Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 337-1222, Theater and products. 3-7 p.m. Corner of Turner Street and Out on the town glpg.org. "The Wizard of Oz." Presented by DeWitt Grand River Avenue, Lansing. (517) 485-4283. Teen Game Haven. Play a variety of board, card and High School. 7 p.m. $8-12. Dewitt High School, "August: Osage County" screening. Family drama from page 21 video games. 3-5:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public 13601 Panther Drive, Dewitt. (517) 668-3216. with Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, 1348, lansingmi.gov/tdodge. dewittschools.tix.com. elpl.org. Okemos. (517) 706-5045. Oakwood Elementary Bookfair. To support Duplicate bridge. All skill levels welcome. 4:30-8 p.m. Capitol Christmas Tree Visit. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Oakwood Elementary Library. 6-8 p.m. Barnes & Noble Literature and Poetry $3/$2 members. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot 4-7 p.m. FREE. MSU Auditorium, 542 Auditorium Road, (Lansing), 5132 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. (517) 327- Nonfiction Book Club. Discuss "Prague Winter" Road, East Lansing. (517) 337-1113. East Lansing. (517) 884-7087, capitolchristmastree.com. 0437, bn.com. by Madeline Albright. 11 a.m. Delta Township District Arpilleras Panel Discussion. The resistance art that Teen Tech Time. Teens have access to a cluster of Faith Coalition on Foster Care. On Court-appointed Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321- arose during Pinochet's dictatorship. 3-4:30 p.m. FREE. laptops. 3-5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 special advocates. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Community of 4014 ext. 4. Snyder/Phillips Hall, 362 Bogue St., East Lansing. (517) Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Christ, 1514 W. Miller Road, Lansing. (989) 506-1843, 884-6290. ow.ly/DYh5M. Ballet Storytime. Featuring dancers from Children's faithcommunitiescoalition.org. Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. Lessons, Ballet Theater, 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public English Country Dance Lessons. Rm C20. 7-9:30 exercise and practice for adult women. All skill levels Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, p.m. $6/$4 students/MSU students FREE. Snyder/ Friday, November 14 welcome. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah elpl.org. Phillips Hall, MSU campus, 362 Bogue St. East Lansing. Classes and Seminars Blvd., East Lansing. (517) 574-4380. StoryTime. Ages 3-6 years enjoy stories, songs and (517) 321-3070, msu.edu. Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed women’s meeting. crafts. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 4th Annual Art for Charlie Art Show and 7:30 p.m. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 6500 Amwood 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Auction. 6-9 p.m. Marriott (East Lansing), 300 Mac Music Drive, Lansing. (517) 882-9733. "Arpilleras & Broken" reception. Meet artists who Ave. East Lansing, artforcharlie.org. Rally In The Alley Open Mic. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives. Latino Auto created the "Broken" installation, 3-4:30 p.m. FREE. Greater Lansing Potters Guild. Variety of pottery American Legion Post 48, 731 N. Clinton St., Grand Workers: From the Margins to the Core. 12:15-1:30 p.m. Snyder/Phillips Hall, MSU campus, 362 Bogue St., East to choose from. 5:30-9 p.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Ledge. (517) 627-1232. FREE. MSU Museum Auditorium, MSU campus, East Lansing. (517) 884-6290. rcah.msu.edu. Lansing. "Not My Life" film screening. About human Parent & Child Yoga Group. Use yoga to connect trafficking and modern slavery. 5-6:30 p.m. FREE. with your child. 1 p.m. FREE. Women's Center of Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Snyder/Phillips Hall, MSU Campus, 362 Bogue St., East Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) Lansing. (517) 353-5040, gencen.msu.edu. 372-9163, womenscenterof greaterlansing.org. Swiss Steak Dinner Fundraiser. 4:30-7 p.m. "A Numb Joke"--I Marketing Your Business. Ideas designed to $10/$5 children under 12. Christ United Methodist can't feel my sense grow small businesses. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Allen Market Church, 517 W. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 375-2977, Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 483-1921, of humor! southsidecommunitykitchen.org. sbdcmichigan.org. Greater Lansing Pottery Sale. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Matt Jones Lunch & Learn at Burcham Hills. Author Elaine All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Pereira will speak about dementia. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lansing. (517) 337-1222, glpg.org. Across Burcham Hills Retirement Community, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing. (517) 827-1059, burchamhills.com. 1 "Viewers Like You" Music network Book & Fundraiser Sale. To raise money for families in need. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Cris Williamson. At the Women in the Arts Festival. 8 4 It often follows Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, p.m. $20/$18 Fiddle members/$5 students. Edgewood http:// meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. 7 Neopagan practice (517) 898-4046, witafestival.com. 12 1980's Camaro Events Arturo Sandoval. Acclaimed Cuban-born jazz trumpeter. 8 p.m. Tickets from $25. Wharton 14 Subway Series One-on-One Business Counseling. 10 a.m.-4:30 Center, MSU campus, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000, stadium p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 whartoncenter.com. 15 B-ball Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. 16 Makes the rounds at Wine and Cheese Raffle. Hosted by Mid-Michigan a restaurant Pagans Council. 7-10 p.m. FREE, raffle tickets $1 each. Theater 18 Karenina and The Lighthouse Chapel, 1501 Windsor St., Lansing. "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." Erotic, witty Kournikova mmpagans.org. play set in 18th century France. 8 p.m. $10. MSU 19 Joke starting with Big Fuss Fest and Fundraiser. To support Allen Auditorium, MSU campus, 542 Auditorium Road, "Did you hear the one Neighborhood Center. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Allen Market East Lansing. (800) WHARTON, theatre.msu.edu. about..." (part 1) 61 Word before op or a pope 36 "Private Dancer" Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517)999-3912, 21 Key of Dvorak's bomb 10 1040 preparer singer Turner allenneighborhoodcenter.org. "New World Symphony" 62 Ancient stories 11 Jerk 37 Group with pitch- Lansing Bike Party. Bike ride with TGIF stop. 5:45 Saturday, November 15 22 Old web connection 63 Utah city near 13 Scottish family forks and torches p.m. FREE. Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, Classes and Seminars 25 "True ___!" Arches National Park 14 Everest guide, often 41 "Looks like a nasty MSU campus, East Lansing. facebook.com/groups/ Homebrewing Basics. Equipment and processes. 26 Irksome 64 One-named "Monu- 17 Former Roxy Music scrape..." lansingbikeparty. 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No guessing is required. 7 "___ Like About You" 58 Gloved Garciaparra 33 4 ___ Blondes Sunday" org. The solution is unique. 60 Performing really 8 Aegean Sea region 34 Night for celebration 59 "And what have we well 9 Assembly that selects 35 "SNL" segment here!?!" Answers on page 25 ©201 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page 25 City Pulse • November 12, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 23

Music 641-6201, selfrealizationcentremichigan.org. Theater Out on the town Matt LoRusso Trio. Jazz. 9 p.m.-midnight, FREE. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." (See Nov. 14 from page 22 Troppo, 111 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) Third floor meeting room. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL for details.) 2 p.m. $10. MSU Auditorium, MSU 371-4000. Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. campus, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (800) 12:30-2 p.m. $10 Donation. Hunter Park Community Riverwalk Saturday Night. Musical variety (517) 515-5559, coda.org. See Out on the Town, Page 24 GardenHouse, 1400 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) fundraiser. 8 p.m. Donation. Riverwalk Theatre, Holiday Centerpiece Workshop. Create your 999-3910,allenneighborhoodcenter.org. 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, own unique holiday centerpiece. 1-3:30 p.m. $65. Domestic Violence Support Group. Noon-1:30 riverwalktheatre.com. Grove Gallery & Studios, 325 Grove St. # A, East p.m. FREE. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, Lansing. (517) 333-7180, grovegalleryandstudios.com. 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163, Theater womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org. "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." (See Nov. 14 for Events Tai Chi in the Park. Free class for beginning details.) 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $10. MSU Auditorium, Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. Lessons 6-6:30 and experienced tai chi players. Now at winter MSU campus, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. p.m., dance 7-10 p.m. $8 dance/$10 dance & lesson/ location. 9-10 a.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1619 E. (800) WHARTON, theatre.msu.edu. students FREE. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River PRESENTING Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 272-9379. "Dancing Pros Live." Professional dancers Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-7838. Get Calm and Centered. Bring balance to the compete, hosted by Alan Thicke. 8 p.m. Tickets from Duplicate bridge. Every Sunday. All skill levels mind body energy. 11 a.m.-noon, $20. LotusVoice “NEW PAINTINGS BY $32. Wharton Center, MSU campus, East Lansing. welcome. 1-4 p.m. $3/$2 members. Hannah Community Integrative Therapies, 4994 Park Lake Rd., East (517) 432-2000, whartoncenter.com. Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 337-1113. FRESHTEHLansing. PARVIZI” (517) 214-9671, lotusvoice48823.com. Fiesta Pequea (Little Fiesta). Fundraiser, crafts and A SELECTION OF NEW ANDHoliday RECENT Crafts. WORKS Make BY a THEholiday EAST craft LANSING to keep or more. 6-9 p.m. Donations. Unitarian Universalist Church, give as a gift. 3-5 p.m. FREE. ELPL 2.0 Maker Studio, Literature and Poetry Thanksgiving Storytime. Featuring "The Great 855 Grove St., East Lansing. (517) 351-4081 ext 6#, ow. ARTIST. A RECEPTION FOR300 THEMAC ARTIST Ave. East WILL Lansing. BE HELD (517) 351-2420,ON SUNDAY, elpl.org/ Thanksgiving Escape." 11 a.m. FREE. Barnes & Noble, ly/DYtdK AUGUST 3 FROM NOONmaker-studios. UNTIL 4:00 P.M. THE EXHIBIT RUNS 5132 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. (517) 327-0437, bn.com. RDC Thanks-Lansing Fundraiser. For RDC THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2014. Local author book signing. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Barnes programming. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $25. Christ Lutheran Events & Noble, 5132 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. (517) 327-0437, Church, 122 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 253- Paws for Reading. Kids read to therapy dogs. Call After the lighting of the bn.com. 8025, refugeedevelopmentcenter.org. to register. 11 a.m.-noon, FREE. Delta Township District State Christmas tree, join Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 Music ext. 3. dtdl.org. Lansing Symphony Family Series. Educational us for Cocktails, Dinner Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy's Classic Bar & Sunday, November 16 program on the trumpet. 3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482-0184. District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) and Live Jazz in a warm Holiday One Stop Shop. Complete your holiday Classes and Seminars Juggling. Learn how to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. 487-5001, lansingsymphony.org. shopping. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE, varied cost for vendors. environment at Xiao Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Bluegrass & Folk Jam. Come and listen, sing, and Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 371-5119, [email protected]. or play along. 2-6 p.m. $4/$2 seniors/children FREE. Modern Asian Bistro. Lansing. (248) 716-0539, ow.ly/DYqWv. Spiritual Talk, Pure Meditation and Silent Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Combat Human Trafficking Conference. Register Prayer. 7 p.m. FREE. Self realization meditation Lansing. (517) 482-2382, re-news.net/mmb. online. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Snyder/Phillips Hall, MSU healing centre, 7187 Drumheller Road, Bath. (517) campus, 362 Bogue St. East Lansing. (517) 353-5040, combathumantraffickingconf.com. Martini & Home Party Sale. Over 20 home business vendors. Quality items. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. Delta Township Sushi Roll $15 District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 323-8555, deltami.gov/parks. Alternative Holiday Gift Fair. Nonprofit and fair trade merchants. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Grace United Methodist, 1900 Boston Blvd. Lansing. (517) 482-5750. No Cover lansinggrace.com. IN TIME FOR Dinner/Dance. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Dinner $10, dance $6. Lansing Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. Pennsylvania Ave. BLUSTERY WEATHER Lansing. (517) 882-6330, liederkranzclub.org. HATS BY STORMY KROMER Books and Bagels. "Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time" by WITH EAR WARMERS IN AN ASSORTMENT OF COLORS Lisa Yee. 2-3 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. FOR MEN AND WOMEN Greater Lansing Potters Guild. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MADE IN MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA 3415 E Saginaw St, Lansing FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Rd., East ALSO: HATS BY LILLIE AND COHOE, SOLMATE SOCKS (517) 580-3720 Lansing. 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1-4 p.m. Table fee: $3/$2 members. Hannah Community Cedar St. Lansing. (616) 841-5176. "What's Changing with FSMA?" 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Out on the town Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 337-1113. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45- Allen Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing. (517) Beer and Soup Pairing at Front 43. With beer 6:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 999-3910. from page 23 from Saugatuck Brewing Co. 7 p.m. $25. Front 43 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. Thanksgiving Crafts. Call to register. 3-4:30 p.m. Neighborhood Pub, 3415 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. (517) Reflexology. Stress treatment. Call for an appointment. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, WHARTON, theatre.msu.edu. 331-0528, imabeerhound.com. 12:30-3:30 p.m. $14/$12 members. Meridian Senior Okemos. (517) 706-5045, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, Consumers Energy Presents. Energy efficiency Literature and Poetry Music meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. techniques. 12:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, Lansing Poets: Charles Wright. Program on the Marshall Music Open Mic. With Mike Daniels. Writing a Business Plan. First steps. 9-11:30 a.m. 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, poet laureate. Open mic. 2-4:40 p.m. FREE. MICA FREE. Small Business Development Center, LCC, Suite meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com . Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing. (517) 614-5751, sites.google.com/site/lansingpoetryclub/. SATURDAY, NOV. 15 >> ‘WHATS GOING ON IN AMERICA’ Events DTDL Crafters. Work on your handcraft project. Standup comedians Dick Gregory and Paul Mooney join forces for a thematically mixed 2:30-4 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, set on Saturday night. Mooney started out as one of Richard Pryor’s joke writers, and 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. Monday, November 17 dtdl.org. Classes and Seminars created the “Negrodamus” character that he brought to “Chappelle’s Show.” His new Bible and Beer. Discussion of scripture in Adult Rape Survivor Support Group. Registration book is “Black is the New White.” Gregory, meanwhile, will lean more toward the PC everyday settings. 6 p.m. Midtown Brewing Co., preferred. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Women’s Center of 402 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 482-0600, Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) side of comedy. He incorporates humor about peaceful activism and civil rights to his [email protected]. 372-9163 act, giving audiences something to think about when they’re laughing. 8 p.m. $30/$40 "Sporcle Live!" Trivia. Win Crunchy's gift Job Seekers Support Group. Finding the right premium/$50 VIP. Fahrenheit, 6810 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 272-2337, neptix.com certificates. 7 p.m. FREE. Crunchy's, 254 W. career. 10 a.m.-noon, FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-2506, Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163, crunchyseastlansing.com. womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org. SATURDAY NOV. 15 >> ‘DANCING PROS LIVE’ AT WHARTON CENTER DCS Holiday Concert. Holiday music. 7:30 Support Group. For the divorced, separated and p.m. FREE, donations accepted. Redeemer United widowed. Room 9. 7:30 p.m. St. David’s Episcopal The stars will be out in East Lansing Saturday night as the Wharton Center gets a Methodist Church, 13980 Schavey Road, DeWitt. Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272, little Hollywood glitz and glamor with “Dancing Pros Live.” Alan Thicke from “Growing (517) 980-5451. Project 60/50 Film Series. "Having Our Say: The stdavidslansing.org. Pains” (and father of “Blurred Lines” singer Robin Thicke) hosts this professional Senior Games. Chess 10 a.m., cribbage/hand and foot Delany Sisters' First 100 Years." 6:30 p.m. FREE. 1 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos dance competition featuring “Dancing with the Stars” performer Edyta Sliwinska and East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, meridianseniorcenter. Chelsie Hightower from “So You think You Can Dance.” Audience members will be Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. weebly.com. Books on Tap. "One Last Thing Before I Go" by Urbandale Farm Apprentice Info. Learn about 2015 given electronic remotes allowing them to vote for the best dancer of the night. 8 p.m. Jonathan Tropper. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Jimmy's Apprenticeship. 6 p.m. FREE. Foster Community Center, $32/$25 students. Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. Pub, 16804 Chandler Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 2420, elpl.org. 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. (517) 999-3916, ow.ly/DYw50 (517) 353-1982, whartoncenter.com. KW Career Discovery Night. For those interested in ToddlerTime. Ages 18-36 months listen to stories the real estate market. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Greater Lansing and music. 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. FREE. Area, Lansing. (517) 853-1200, realestatecareers.com. SUNDAY, NOV. 16 >> A DAY OF ART AT MSU East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Holiday Decorating. Fresh, easy, and reasonably Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. priced holiday decorating. 11 a.m. FREE. Meridian Senior The Department of Art, Art History and Design at Michigan State University offers a Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, tour of all things white, green and creative with its “Day of Art” event. It begins at the meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Broad where guided tours will be offered from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Guests can get the Theater "Les Liaisons Dangereuses." (See Nov. 14 Events inside scoop on the works the Broad has to offer, including the new exhibit “Future for details.) 7:30 p.m. $10. MSU Auditorium, MSU Kid Zone. Ages 5-8. Globally inspired activities. 6-7 p.m. Returns: Contemporary Art from China.” The day continues at the Kresge Art Center Campus, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (800) FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport where the new exhibit “Interrupt” will open. It features works by second- and third-year WHARTON, theatre.msu.edu. Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Ancestry Club. Learn and share genealogy tips. Call MFA candidates enrolled in the newly offered MFA professional seminar. “Interrupt” will Literature and Poetry to register. 10 a.m.-noon, FREE. Delta Township District be up until Friday, Nov. 21 for those who can’t swing a whole “Day of Art.” FREE. 11 a.m.- Love Monster Storytime. "Love Monster and the Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 2:30 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive; Kresge Art Center, 600 Perfect Present." 11 a.m. FREE. Barnes & Noble, 5132 W. ext. 4. dtdl.org. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. (517) 327-0437, bn.com. Social Bridge. No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Auditorium Road, East Lansing. [email protected], art.msu.edu. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600. All ages. 6:15 p.m. FREE. Marshall Music, 3240 E. 110, 309 N. Washinton Square, Lansing. (517) 483-1921, Wednesday, November 19 Mac’s Monday Comedy Night. Hosted by Mark Saginaw St., Lansing. (517) 337-9700, marshallmusic.com. sbdcmichigan.org. Roebuck and Dan Currie. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Mac’s Bar, Classes and Seminars Business Research. Census data, location, Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes and 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-6795, macsbar.com. market size and more. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Clinton Club Shakespeare. 6-8:45 p.m. Donations. CADL activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing Library, County RESA, 1013 S. US 27, St. Johns. (517) 483-1921, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Tuesday, November 18 sbdcmichigan.org. (517) 367-6300, cadl.org. Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. Classes and Seminars Jug and Mug Ski Club Meeting. Singles activity club. Saints, Sinners & Cynics. Lively conversation, variety FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Have a support 6:30 p.m. FREE. Tripper's Sports Bar, 350 Frandor Ave., of topics, no judgment. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Coral Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5866. system, lose weight. 7 p.m. FREE to visit. Eaton Rapids Lansing. (517) 342-9955, jugandmug.org. Gables, 2838 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. First Medical Center, 1500 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. (517) Weekly Senior Games. Bingo and duplicate bridge. 1 882-9733, saintmichaellansing.org. Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw 543-0786. p.m. FREE, $3/$2 members for bridge. Meridian Senior Monday Movie Matinee. Movies intended for an adult Highway, Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954, fcgl.org. Not So Happy Endings Support Group. For women Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, audience. 1 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Ask a Business Librarian. Market research and ending relationships. 5:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Women’s meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. more. 9-11 a.m. FREE. Small Business Development Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Hearing Screening. No appointment needed. 11 a.m.-1 French Club. Practice listening to and speaking French. Center, LCC, Suite 110, 309 N. Washinton Square, Lansing. (517) 896-3311. p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Lansing. (517) 483-1921, sbdcmichigan.org. Hopeful Hearts Grief Group. Learn, grow and heal Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, meridianseniorcenter. Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Weekly Senior Games. Featuring mah jong and together. 10-11 a.m. FREE. The Marquette Activity Room, weebly.com. Homework Help. Free drop-in tutoring provided by pinochle. 1 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 5968 Park Lake Road, East Lansing. (517) 381-4866. Networking Naturally. Bring your business cards MSU's SMEA. K-8, 5-7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn public and a smile. 9:45-11:15 a.m. FREE. Maybelle's Cafe and Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE. CADL Sweets, 214B S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. (517) 483-1921, elpl.org. Drop-in Figure Drawing. Easels and drawing boards Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) sbdcmichigan.org. BabyTime. Intended for ages 1-18 months with adult. provided. 7-9:30 p.m. $7/$5 students. Kresge Art 367-6300, cadl.org. Mid-Michigan Knitters Guild. Yarn lovers get 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Center, 600 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 337- Speakeasies Toastmasters. Improve listening, together to improve skills. 6:30-9 p.m. Haslett Public Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. 1170, artmuseum.msu.edu. analysis, leadership & presentation skills. 12:05-1 p.m. Schools Administration Building, 5593 Franklin St., Duplicate Bridge. Mondays. All skill levels welcome. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Bldg., 5303 S. Haslett. (517) 339-8242, mmkg.org. See Out on the Town, Page 25 City Pulse • November 12, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

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SUDOKU SOLUTION From Pg. 22 becoming a better human being. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Poland's most renowned From Pg. 22 PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Appalachian ghost hunter is frustrated. Having invested a fortune in Mountains span 1,500 miles from Newfoundland to spectral detection equipment, Piotr Shalkevitz finds that there are fewer and fewer spooks to investigate as the Alabama. They are the seventh longest range in the years go by. I'm not qualified to speak about whether world. And yet they have shrunk over the eons. Their or not the whole world is experiencing a decline in the average height is 3,000 feet, but when they were young ghost population. But I'm confident that this is exactly they were probably twice that high. What happened? what is happening for you Virgos. Recently, the haunted There has been constant erosion caused by rivers, elements of your life have begun to dissipate. And in the glaciers, wind, tree roots, lichens, and oxidation. 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So when the at the Fisher Body plant. opportunity came up to review Harry’s, I was eager to dive in — especially to the It wasn’t called Harry’s Place at first, but the site was a constant presence as a fac- pizza, which I’d heard so much about. tory bar for generations of General Motors workers. That is, until The 14-inch House Special ($15.95) comes with ham, peppero- 2005 when GM shuttered the plant. Harry's Place ni, sausage, mushrooms, green onions and peppers. The crust was Now, the sprawling industrial site on Verlinden Avenue is just 404 N. Verlinden Ave., Lansing pillowy, yeasty and positively loaded with toppings. I also tried a one huge brownfield. And Harry’s? Doing just fine, thank you very 10 a.m.-midnight Monday-Saturday; 14-inch Greek pizza ($14.50) topped with feta cheese, gyro meat, much. The clientele base is no longer GM shift workers, but in this closed Sunday tomato, peperoncini, onions and green olives. I used to think that gentrified neighborhood, Harry’s still has a blue-collar feel percolat- (517) 484-9661 I hated feta cheese, but you wouldn’t have known by the way I ing in its DNA. positively Hoovered my way through this pizza. The feta gave a FB, OM, TO, WiFi, $$ Harry’s dwells comfortably in a cuisinal purgatory; more than great tang, the peperoncinis a little heat and the meat had that a bar, but not high-end enough to claim the mantle of restaurant. distinctive lamb flavor, grassy and fresh, added a little saltiness. There are no grand claims of farm-to-table and no pretensions of ginning up the menu That was lunch for four. A few days later we returned for dinner and the place in new and exciting directions. Just sandwiches, pizza, a nightly special or two and an was packed. There were locals, coworkers celebrating something and even a foul- all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday nights. mouthed table of 40-something women who have a serious problem with their All that may come off as a backhanded compliment. Sorry for that. Harry’s is, as neighbor Pam. Hemingway once put it, a clean, well-lighted place. The service is prompt and the serv- The boyfriend and I started with the pita and tzatziki appetizer ($4.50). These ers must be taking classes in enthusiasm. If a server is slammed with customers, the are not pita chips — they’re thick, hot, crisp strips of doughy pita bread served with boss pitches in by delivering food and drinks, and does so cheerfully. a bowl of refreshing tzatziki, a sauce made of yogurt, cucumber, and herbs. (Two And the food, while not dazzling, shows that someone in the kitchen pays atten- fun tzatziki facts: For some reason, my brother believes he invented it two years tion to details. On our first visit, our friend ordered the fried chicken ($8.95). Harry’s ago; also, it’s something I would consider licking up off the floor if it fell.) This ap- definitely doesn’t skimp on the portions. I tasted the chicken and appreciated the fact it petizer was perfect. It was hearty, but didn’t push us over the edge before our main was lightly battered, had a juicy interior and lacked the grease that dooms many a fried course. chicken. Our friend called it the best friend chicken she had had in an area restaurant. My entrée was the Friday special fish fry. The fried cod is all you can eat and Her husband had the wet burrito ($8.95). I took a taste, and found it to be the most comes with two sides. Fries and coleslaw are the default, but the waitress told me predictable and pedestrian of our choices that night. that I could actually select any side I wanted from the menu. Fantastic. I chose a I opted for a couple of bratwursts in buns ($6), loaded with mustard, onions and baked potato, which might have been cooked when I was actually still in high school sauerkraut. I wouldn’t change a thing. An order of sweet potato fries ($3) was disap- up the street, and stir fry vegetables. The cod was lightly battered, hot, and plentiful, pointing because they had cooled down too much before reaching the table. To be fair, but nothing special. The star of dinner was the ribs that the boyfriend ordered. They we ordered them on our next visit and they arrived hot and crisp. were thick, meaty, spicy and to die for. They too came with a choice of two sides, and On our second visit, I opted for what’s considered a house specialty — the half- he ordered fries and corn, which he doctored with a little butter from my potato. The See He Ate, Page 27 See She Ate, Page 27 Visit us at both Good wine. Good beer. of our locations!

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Gabrielle Johnson/ you can get them. Other than that, we He Ate City Pulse weren’t there for the food. We were there Harry’s to support a neighborhood bar, a vestige from page 26 Place has from the days not so long ago when Gen- morphed eral Motors was king and the castle was pound Greekburger ($8.95). It was two from a right across the street. hamburger patties stuffed with feta cheese, factory It’s wonderful how this neighborhood sun-dried tomatoes and chopped green bar for GM has continued to lift Harry’s up, and we workers to olives. Cooked to order, this was a show- will continue to go there to do the same an eclectic stopper and a belly-stuffer. thing. bar and This being a Friday, my wife had the grill with all-you-can-eat fish fry ($10.95). I give this Greek flair. a B-plus. I don’t like over-battered fish, and On Friday, Harry’s got that memo long ago. The cod Harry's was lightly battered, so you could actually offers all- savor the delicately sweet cod flesh inside. you-can-eat On that same visit, our friend Bruce or- fish and dered the spare ribs ($9.95). He is a bit of chips. a ribs connoisseur, so I awaited his verdict. Prepared perfectly, he declared. Tender but crisped up nicely on the outside. The sauce was too sweet for his taste, but otherwise he gave it a thumbs up. Another friend had the turkey Reuben ($6.75), which she FREE MUSIC judged to be very good. On Fish Fry Friday, the joint was hopping by 5:30 p.m., and stayed busy FRIDAYS throughout our meal. The clientele was a 10 p.m. to close pleasing mix of families, millennials and the ever-present, aging Baby Boomers like There were six of them, and they were a me. Our server was sassy in a fun sort of She Ate little bit garlicky and also tasted sus- KITCHEN way. It was obvious from her T-shirt and piciously of guilt. That flavor got more others working there that this is a Spartan- from page 26 pronounced as the night wore on. OPEN LATE leaning bar. We went for pizza again, but this time The story of Harry’s Place is part urban controlled ourselves (ha!) and ordered a fries were typical bar fare. 99999�9�9��999�99�9 revival and urban survival. After GM 12-inch Hawaiian ($12.50.) Most of the We headed back to Harry’s on the day closed up across the street and razed the toppings were fine — ham, onions, and Downtown Lansing's after the election to eat our feelings. (We factory, you’d have thought Harry’s would pineapple — but we held the mushrooms only Brewery had both really hoped that Clay Aiken meet a similar fate; another factory bar and ordered bacon instead. The guilt would win that North Carolina con- nearby closed years ago. But Harry’s keeps bubbled over. gressional race, but alas … .) I told the chugging along, just like my ever-faithful Again, the crust was thick and pleas- boyfriend to go nuts and choose whatever 1955 Chevy (“Body by Fisher”) did — until antly chewy. The bacon was actual he wanted for our dinner, so he tried to I sold it for scrap. Yes, I’m an idiot. crumbled bacon, not some artificial bacon 99�99�9�99�99�9���99��99999 murder me with cheese. We started with Full disclosure here. I can’t be too hard product, and the two of us polished off 99�9����999�99��9�9�999�9�9 mozzarella sticks ($5.50), something I on Harry’s, because it’s personal. You see, the pizza before we knew what hit us. 402 S. Washington Ave. (517) 977-1349 haven’t had in about a thousand years. my father worked at Fisher Body in the Harry’s does pizza well, and ribs, when 999999999999999999 1950s. While the decor is surely different Sun-Wed 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-midnight more than a half-century later, when I walk into this place I am certain that Keelan Nixon was no stranger to this place. I’ll bet you a case of Stroh’s on that. 28 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 12, 2014