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Favorite Things THE EDGE OF THINGS: Lansing artist ERI VK and her DISSIDENT ART UNDER mannequin coffee table REPRESSIVE REGIMES

Join us for the opening reception of The Edge of Things: Dissident Art Under Repressive Regimes, an exhibtion of experimental artworks made by artists from Argentina, Brazil, and Chile in resistence to Regina Vater, Mulher Mutante (Mutant Woman), 1968. oppresive social and Courtesy Galeria Jaqueline Martins. political conditions.

MAY 31, 6–8pm I was a manager at American lot because I am an artist and am Apparel, which is now gone. When always having fun with the space. the store was closing, we got all Sometimes it is a coffee table. these cool mannequins. These were Sometimes I stack it on top of up along the walls on the shelves. another thing to have fun with it. 1 They used to model men’s under- I also use this shelf at art shows to JUNE wear like briefs. I guess I could exhibit my stuff. , . dress briefs on them now. I haven’t I would eventually like to get into Y P.M A O 5 thought about that before. set design or prop styling like this. D . T We could basically take anything The thing I like most about movies R M A. we wanted. I kept thinking about like “A Clockwork Orange” is they U 0 what to do with these torsos and all have created a world. I like the col- T 1 these extra acrylic shelves. ors and the mood of these films. A Something clicked. I took them I definitely use surrealism and S and arranged a coffee table out of abstractions in my work to com- the scraps. I really like ‘70s dys- ment on the way we communicate. topian movies like “A Clockwork Dystopian films, the social aspect of Orange” with the mannequin milk how the communities are built, are bar scene. This reminds me of that. some of the most interesting parts If you came into my apartment, of the film. this is the first thing you will see Decor is an ultimate way to exper- along with a lot of zany stuff. iment, and I wish people would Mostly people come in and they experiment more with it. say “Wow! That’s a butt.” I thought I don’t think I’m going to stop it was at least a fun conversation being a child anytime soon. I will piece and people love it when they always want to keep making fur- come over to see it. niture out of mannequins and the Most days there are a lot of books unused things I find around. on this usually with coffee. (This interview was edited and It is hard to find cool or fun fur- condensed by Dennis Burck. If niture that is not boring. Of all the you have a recommendation for stuff I have, this is something that “Favorite Things,” please email den- isn’t a reproduction. It is its own [email protected].) thing. 100 I move my apartment around a 4 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 VOL. 18 ISSUE 43

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NOW AT 10:00 A.M. SUNDAYS on City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION What’s up with that black building? C A windowless, all-black building tion formed by Doherty early last year. OF THE WEEK across from Art’s Pub on Kalamazoo Attempts to contact Doherty for this Street has piqued local curiosities over story — including a visit to the build- its foreboding appearance. And it could ing — were unsuccessful. Pictures soon become lined with up to 1,500 posted to Facebook last week showed medical marijuana plants. Doherty with a “Rehbel” branded hat State regulators earlier this month alongside former Lansing Mayor Virg issued prequalification (a preliminary Bernero and Robin Schneider, the exec- step to full-blown licensure) to Rehbel utive director of the Michigan Cannabis Industries LLC. for a growing facility Industry Association. at 738 E. Kalamazoo St. The business Messages left with Schneider and Cooley Law School Stadium already has approval from the city of Bernero were also left unreturned. With the passing of Memorial Day Lansing. It’ll just need another nod Doherty founded the clothing brand marking the unofficial start of sum- from state regulators before crops can “DEFYE” and operated it (primarily mer, thoughts turn to warmer weath- begin making their way to harvest. from the ) before it went er, extended daylight and America’s State records list Michael Doherty out of business in 2014. The branding pastime: baseball. Crowds of region- as both the applicant for Rehbel stood for DEFine Your own Existence al schools find their way to outings Kyle Kaminksi/City Pulse Industries and the registered agent of and offered a variety of “alternative, as final exams approach. The greater A soon-to-be marijuana growing facility 738 E. Kalamazoo LLC., the company rocker wear” for an “edgy 18-35 crowd,” Lansing area is fortunate to have its has caught attention due to its striking that bought the three-story building Doherty previously explained to City own team and a venue at which watch all black paint job. for $30,000 back in 2015. (City Pulse Pulse. it play. named it an eyesore in 2016.) The par- — KYLE KAMINSKI The Cooley Law School Stadium is cel is now registered to MD Industries [email protected] attractive on its own: clad in red brick, LLC, another limited liability corpora- with bands of stone string courses and arched roofs providing urban-scaled markers of the main entrances. Within, the field of play field is intimately sited Wanted: ‘Progressive’ 1st Ward leadership between the seats running along the baselines. Challengers makes their case against Washington; incumbent runs on her record However, it is the associated, sur- rounding elements that successfully Four challengers are hoping that seeking three 6 nonpartisan primary election will face off in a No- establish the district, from the hex-nut terms will not be the charm for Councilwoman Jody vember general election. capped chimney behind the Nuthouse Washington. “It’s time to stand up to the establishment,” said Grill to the colorfully whimsical resi- Washington’s primary election opponents are run- challenger and economic policy analyst Brandon dences to the north. The broad plaza ning against her record and to some extent her per- Betz, 28. in front of the stadium along Michigan sona as they seek to break her hold on the eastside Betz offered one of a few scathing reviews of Wash- Avenue, which provides a natural district. ington. The city — with her support — has repeat- meeting location before games, is Washington’s “proven track record of hard work” edly squandered opportunities for economic devel- contained by the strong line of the — as she described it this month — includes voting opment by giving “massive tax breaks” to corporate Stadium District residences south of in 2017 to rescind a resolution that declared Lan- developers, he contended. And a recent vote on the Michigan Avenue. sing a sanctuary city for immigrants and refugees. It Red Cedar project is an example, he said. Readers are encouraged to com- passed 5-3. She also tried (and failed) to vote down The redevelopment was approved earlier this year pare the character of the Stadium an ordinance that eventually allowed medical mari- with Washington’s support. It included a Brownfield District building to the repeated imi- juana dispensaries in the city. tax increment financing plan that will reimburse tations spreading east along Michigan Washington has been labeled as an obstructionist. developers with up to $54 million in property tax- Avenue. The newer efforts mimic, but Under former Mayor Virg Bernero, she repeatedly es over 30 years. Betz said he would have fought for do not remotely approach the sense of found herself at odds within a Democratic adminis- more concessions and voted against the project with- place provided by the earlier structure. tration. That factional tension, which closely aligned out them. her with Councilwoman Carol Wood, has waned un- Washington “has forgotten about us, the people — Daniel E. Bollman, AIA der more soft-spoken leadership in the Mayor's Of- who live here,” Betz said. “She’s forgotten about our fice, but Washington’s critics still suggested local res- needs and our struggles. Instead, she again gave “Eye Candy of the Week” is our look at idents are ready for more progressive representation. massive tax breaks to a large corporate developer some of the nicer properties in Lansing. It rotates each with Eyesore of the Week. If you have a And challengers in this year’s election aren’t hold- with no stake in this city. She didn’t ask for enough suggestion, please e-mail eye@lansingcitypulse. ing back any punches as they look to become her re- in return. She listened to the ‘experts’ while ignoring com or call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061. placement. The two biggest vote-getters at the Aug. See Washington, Page 6 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 Washington from page 5 the will of the people.” Challenger and local Realtor James Pyle, 41 — who served on Mayor Andy Schor’s transition team — said he has long been concerned with both the “physical and financial” develop- mental direction of the city and wants Betz Washington Sheik-Omar to give many “forgotten” city neigh- bles to elect a president to the City borhoods the “love and attention that Council they haven’t seen in decades.” “The primary role for any City “Washington is really great about Council member is to be an advocate going to meetings and voting. Howev- for the people of their ward,” Sheik- er, the 1st Ward is lacking true repre- Omar said. “Moreover, I believe that sentation,” Pyle added. “The 1st Ward we must have the full confidence and deserves to have someone represent- support of the people who live and ing us and being part of our commu- work in the 1st Ward to productively nity every year, and who spends time tackle the issues facing our commu- in every single neighborhood outside nities.” Pyle Hughes campaign season.” Still, Washington has solidified Washington, 62, said she is heav- local schools. colleagues — We need to listen to res- herself as a contender amid the grow- ily engaged with her ward. That, in Washington also joined four oth- idents and provide an opportunity for ing criticism. Her endorsements al- turn, has lent to a “proven record of er Council members in voting to re- community dialogue.” ready include the Greater Lansing hard work, transparency, accessibili- scind Lansing’s status as a sanctuary Challenger Scott Hughes would like Labor Council and unions repre- ty, being a voice for my constituents city. Bernero, at the time, had already to again name Lansing as a sanctu- senting electricians, firefighters and and getting the job done with good made the decision through execu- ary city. Hughes, the juvenile justice plumbers. results,” she said. She also touted tive order. Washington didn’t think and community outreach coordinator Washington said Lansing has come the “collaborative” relationships she the Council resolution carried much at the Ingham County Prosecutor’s a long way but still has quite a way to maintains with community leaders. weight. Besides, she didn’t seem to Office, has repeatedly tried to paint go. She’s driven, she said, by a love for “I don’t just talk about it, I do it and care much about the issue regardless. Washington with the viewpoints of the city and its residents and wish- I have done it for a very long time,” “I don’t care if we’re a sanctuary President Donald Trump — a claim es to continue her role as a “positive Washington added. city or not,” Washington had then ex- that Washington has roundly denied. part of the forward movement” on the But while Washington is quick plained to the Detroit Free Press. (She told City Pulse that she voted for Council. She wouldn’t speak about to paint herself with a more left- But the ambivalence behind Wash- Bernie Sanders in 2016.) her challengers — only her “proven ward-leaning brush, it’s hard to miss ington’s opposition was enough to There is so much interest in the track record of hard work” over re- the conservative outcomes that end cause damage. And with near-con- 1st Ward race because Washington cent years. up baked into the results — particu- stant, anti-immigratory vitriol spew- “is more conservative than the res- “I only know what I bring to the larly with immigration and marijua- ing from the Oval Office, the optics to idents of this district,” Hughes, 49, table. I have a proven record of hard na issues. Washington’s vote didn’t do her any said. “Higher turnout means a more work. transparency, accessibility, be- Washington, for example, voted to favors among her remaining liberal progressive electorate, which in turn ing a voice for my constituents, and kill a city ordinance that allows for up base. Challenger Farhan Sheik-Omar can protect civil and human rights, getting the job done with good re- to 25 medical pot shops in Lansing. said it’s time for a “fresh perspective.” address environmental destruction sults. I don’t just talk about it, I do But she said it wasn’t based on a dis- “I can do a better job because I will and guarantee universal access to the it, and I have done it for a very long dain for marijuana. Washington, at unite instead of divide,” Sheik-Omar, basics of life.” time,” she said, touting her “collabo- the time, said her opposition was in- 24, told City Pulse. “Unlike Jody Hughes also took issue with Wash- rative” relationships with local com- stead rooted in other factors like the Washington, I will listen to all sides ington’s recent suggestion to divert munity leaders.” lack of regulatory funding and the re- of an issue and be able to communi- cash in this year’s budget away from “The city, the school district, the duced buffer zone between shops and cate with supporters, opponents and investments in renewable energy. business and labor communities must Whereas Washington would rather collaborate to ensure we are provid- CITY OF LANSING use surplus cash to pay to fix local ing the correct type of programming SUMMARY OF roads, Hughes insists a recent pro- and preparation for our next genera- ADOPTED ORDINANCE # 1249 posal to bolster renewable energy tion of workers,” she added. “We also

An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, Re-Adopting the Codified Ordinances of the would have been a better investment need to continue to move forward to City of Lansing. for Lansing. make our city a desirable place for Effective date: Upon publication Washington also faced criticism individuals to take up residence and after she attempted to blackball City stay.” Notice: The full text of this Ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Pulse under the impression that its — KYLE KAMINSKI Office, 9th Floor, City Hall, Lansing, Michigan. A copy of the full text of this Ordinance may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 9th Floor, publisher intended to endorse the [email protected] City Hall, Lansing, Michigan at a fee determined by City Council. incumbent Councilwoman Tina Houghton for re-election in 2017. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk And she once labeled Vice President www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope Peter Spadafore as “unfit” for a lead- CP#19-154 ership position over repeated squab- City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

trol policies is contributing to what is bill doesn’t preclude the Legislature now a public health epidemic.” from coming back and banning e-cig- How will Gov. Whitmer Outman said he sees e-cigarettes as arettes from public places. a smoking cessation device, similar to “Why aren’t we taxing Nicorette the patch or Nicorette gum. None of gum as tobacco?” Outman asked. snuff out teen vaping? the products contain tobacco. How- “Why aren’t we taxing the patch as ever, he understands teenagers can tobacco? It is the same substance. It use the e-cigarettes and refill them is nicotine. It is a nicotine delivery You’d be hard POLITICS like tobacco products and taxed like pressed to find tobacco products. with dangerous substances, which is system. Either you tax them all or someone around the Snyder felt so strongly about it why he wants them out of the hands you don’t tax them.” Capitol who thinks he vetoed a bill in 2014 that only of those 17 and under. (Melinn, of the Capitol news service kids 17 and under banned the sale of these “e-ciga- He said he doesn’t want e-ciga- MIRS, is at [email protected].) should be allowed rettes” to minors. For the next four rettes taxed like tobacco because he to buy vaping pens, year, lawmakers didn’t even bother said he wants people to use them to which more than sending a bill to him. ween them off cigarettes. Also, his a third of all high They didn’t agree with taxing vap- schoolers concede to ing products as tobacco because it’s have tried at least once last year. not tobacco, and Snyder saw nicotine NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Ingham County Drain Commissioner Vaping nicotine has become so as nicotine, regardless of whether the Patrick E. Lindemann popular among high school students delivery vehicle is a rolled piece of that health officials are starting to tobacco or not. Notice is Hereby Given that a Public Hearing of Apportionment for special assessment of costs incurred by the drainage districts listed below will be held at the office of see an increase in a condition known Fast forward to 2019. Sen. Rick the Ingham County Drain Commissioner, 707 Buhl Avenue, in the City of Mason, Michigan, as “popcorn lunch” among young- Outman, R-Six Lakes, the former 48854, on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sters.“The chemicals that they use House member who authored the bill DRAIN NAME MUNICIPALITY SECTION NUMBERS to give these flavors — bubble gum Snyder vetoed, is back. He penned B36-00 BRIARWOOD DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 27, 28, 33, 34 flavor, grape flavor — are the chemi- SB 0106, which along with Bullock’s C45-00 CADILLAC AVE. DRAIN LANSING TOWNSHIP 19, 30 D25-00 DOBIE HEIGHTS DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 27 cals that they use to flavor microwave companion bill basically does the D38-00 DEXTER PONDS DRAIN INGHAM TOWNSHIP 26, 27 popcorn,” said Sen. Marshall Bullock same thing he tried to do in his 2013 E03-00 EBERLY DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 8-10, 15-17, 20 II, D-Detroit, during a recent com- bill with then-Sen. Rick Jones. E18-00 EDGEMONT DRAIN CITY OF LANSING 7 LANSING TOWNSHIP 7 mittee meeting. “And this chemical What will new Gov. Gretchen H03-00 HANNAH FARM DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 20 Whitmer do with the same legisla- H62-00 HOSKINS DRAIN CITY OF LANSING 32 MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 28, 29, 32 tion? She has about a week to either I06-02 INDIAN LAKES NO. 2 DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 20 For six years, the sign it or veto it before it goes into K04-00 KENT DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 21 law without her signatures. K05-00 KIERSTEAD DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 8, 17 Legislature hasn’t been CITY OF EAST LANSING 8, 17 able to agree on how to Asked recently about the bills, P24-03 CRESTWOOD DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 3 Whitmer spokeswoman Chelsea Lew- P24-11 PINE LAKE OUTLET DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 3 ban teens from buying DRAINAGE DISTRICT, is said, “We’re currently reviewing the NORTHPORT BRANCH DRAIN e-cigarettes. This has legislation. The governor supports P24-12 PINE LAKE OUTLET, MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 10 raising the state’s tobacco purchase WILDFLOWER ESTATES made Michigan the last BRANCH DRAIN age from 18 to 21 and she believe that P34-00 PRATT DRAIN LANSING TOWNSHIP 18 state in the country that we need a meaningful solution that R07-07 BONE DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 5, 6, 8 CITY OF EAST LANSING 7 allows teenagers to keeps vaping products and e-ciga- R07-08 CARRIAGE HILLS ESTATES MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 5, 6, 8 rettes out of the hands of youth.” DRAIN CITY OF EAST LANSING 7 legally buy nicotine. The American Cancer Society is R07-12 HAGADORN ROAD BRANCH MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 5, 6 OF REMY CHANDLER BRANCH urging Whitmer to veto the bills. #4 DRAIN Their members are concerned that a S02-00 SANCTUARY DRAIN CITY OF LANSING 32 causes a bronchial condition which is straight ban “sets a dangerous prec- MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 32 S36-00 SPRING PEEPER DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 15, 22 called ‘popcorn lung.’”Popcorn lung? edent.” S55-00 SHOALS DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 26 It’s a formally called bronchiolitis Andrew Schepers, government rela- T22-00 TRAILS AT LAKE LANSING MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 1, 2 DRAIN obliterans, a condition that damages tions director of the American Cancer T26-00 TIMBER MEADOWS SOUTH MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 5 the lungs’ smallest airways, causing Society, said he’s concerned that not DRAIN coughing and shortness of breath. defining e-cigarettes as tobacco will W00-01 WHIPPLE DRAIN INGHAM TOWNSHIP 3, 4, 9, 10 W65-00 WHITEHILLS WOODS DRAIN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP 4, 5 And yet for six years, Lansing not put Michigan in line with the hasn’t been able to agree on how to federal government’s regulation of At the meeting to review the apportionment of benefits, I will have the tentative apportionments ban it. This has made Michigan the the product and not address the issue against parcels and municipalities within the drainage district available to review. last state in the country that allows in certain parts of Michigan law. Any drain assessments against land will be collected in the same manner as property taxes. teenagers to legally buy nicotine. He said it doesn’t create a disin- For assessments to be collected in installments, the Drain Code (Act 40 of 1956, Sec. 154 [e]) provides that the assessment may be paid in full with any interest to date at any time and On its face, it would seem simple centive to purchase the products and thereby avoid further interest charges. enough, right? Just ban it. Put it into doesn’t subject the e-cigarettes to the Proceedings conducted at the day of review are subject to the Michigan Open Meetings Act. law. Those under 18 cannot buy these state’s 32 percent tax. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting products. Period. How hard can it “As we face an epidemic of youth should contact the Ingham County Drain Commissioner at (517) 676-8395 or the Michigan be?Pretty hard when the governor and young adults using e-cigarettes, Relay Center at 711 (TTY) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. You are Further Notified that persons aggrieved by the doesn’t think that’s good enough. it is important that e-cigarettes be apportionment may appeal to the Ingham County Probate Court within ten (10) days of the Former Gov. Rick Snyder agreed regulated in the same manner as cig- Day of Review. with the American Cancer Society arettes and other tobacco products,” Patrick E. Lindemann and the other health groups that he said. “Failing to regulate e-ciga- Ingham County Drain Commissioner vaping products should be treated rettes as part of proven tobacco con- CP#19-149 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019

tutions, but what’s the point? times that day. He began at 7 a.m. by Trump has become normal. complaining that the “illegal witch Inured Case in point: The White House hunt” hurt his poll numbers, then has given the finger to any sem- bragged about the wall, then com- When it comes to Trump, it’s difficult to be blance of congressional oversight, plained about congressional investi- especially since the release of the gations. Then he went to the meet- shocked when everything’s shocking Mueller report (which Trump’s toady ing with Schumer and Pelosi, held of an attorney general, Bill Barr, lied the press conference and got back on about for a month). It’s fought the Twitter: witch hunt, Democrats want We’re now INFORMED DISSENT reality ends up having a liberal bias. 28 months and This isn’t incidental to Trump’s release of Trump financial records a do-over, he’s the best president one week into political success. He didn’t create under laughable legal pretenses, ever — brief pause for an awards Donald Trump’s the dynamic, but he’s capitalized blocked witnesses from testifying, ceremony — no temper tantrum presidency — 28 on it. He admitted as much to “60 and dismissed all of these efforts as (shut up, Nancy Pelosi), Democrats months and one Minutes” correspondent Lesley illegitimate. suck, criminal conspiracy against week of perpet- Stahl, whom he reportedly told he On Wednesday, Trump was sup- him. ual chaos and JEFFERY C. BILLMAN complains about fake news “to dis- posed to have a meeting with Nancy It continued on Thursday: scandal and out- credit you all and demean you all, Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to discuss Democrats suck, they want a rage, of incom- so when you write negative stories an infrastructure bill, but moments do-over, Rex Tillerson is “dumb as petence and criminality and cruelty about me no one will believe you.” earlier, Pelosi said that Trump was a rock” and was “totally ill prepared — and the thing that bothers me On Twitter, he’s equated negative “engaged in a cover-up” by defying and ill equipped to be Secretary of most and that I find most dangerous reporting to “fake” reporting. congressional subpoenas. State” when Trump nominated him is how normal it all seems, how rou- His supporters believe him, even So Trump went to the meeting, — kind of a self-own, no? — he was tine and quotidian, like this is just when the truth is so plain to every- then stormed out in a huff a few very calm yesterday, etc. That after- politics now. Maybe this is how poli- one else. Day after day, week after minutes later while Pelosi was noon, he had a parade of staffers tell tics has always been. week, you can point out how objec- talking. He then held a brief press the media – for seven very awkward That’s not accurate, of course. tively awful and mendacious Trump’s conference in the Rose Garden, minutes – how he was so very, very Politics is different than it was a administration has been — by stan- where – conveniently – there was calm in his meeting with Democrats generation ago or a decade ago. dards historical and contemporary, a sign on the podium reading “NO (Shut. Up. Nancy. Pelosi.). We’re polarized. We live in cultural moral and empirical — but you’re COLLUSION, NO OBSTRUCTION” All of this is cringe-worthy. and informational bubbles. We filter just screaming into the void. and had what Pelosi later described Amusing, even fodder for a John out things we don’t want to hear. That’s not to say America has as a “temper tantrum”: “I am the Oliver bit, at least to those of us who This is true of all of us, but it’s embraced him. His approval stuck at most transparent president proba- already think the guy is an oaf. But especially the case on the right, 41%, he’s remarkably unpopular for bly in American history,” he lied. He we don’t see these meltdowns as par- which prizes preserving the social presiding over this good an economy, called the Russia investigation “a ticularly newsworthy anymore. They order over the bedlam of change. so reviled that he could plausibly takedown attempt of the president happen too frequently. We just roll This makes conservatives vulnerable lose reelection with unemployment of the United States.” though it sent our eyes at the stupidity of it all. to conspiracy theories (e.g., Obama’s 4% and GDP hovering around 3%. his former campaign manager and And then Trump says something birth certificate), populist fearmon- That’s not supposed to happen. fixer to prison. He said he doesn’t really dangerous, and we miss it. gering (e.g., migrant caravans are But it is to say that the things that “do cover-ups,” though he paid wom- Two weeks ago, Trump tweeted invaders) and appeals to authoritar- should have the nation enraged, en to keep quiet about their alleged that his campaign was “conclusively ianism (e.g., “I alone can fix it”). But the things that ousted Nixon, have affairs. And then he said that he spied on” (false). “TREASON means it also enables them to dismiss dis- become little more than background wouldn’t deal with Congress until long jail sentences, and this was sonant information as elitist attacks noise, just Trump being Trump. Democrats called off the “phony TREASON!” Asked Thursday who on their leader and, consequently, Sure, you could waste your breath investigations.” (The next day, he committed treason, Trump named his voters — them. pointing out how obscene it is, how agreed to a disaster-relief package FBI officials who investigated him: And so, as Stephen Colbert put it, destructive to our democratic insti- that didn’t include border-wall fund- James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Lisa ing anyway.) Page, Peter Strzok. It devolved from there. Dismiss this, too, as the president CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING Trump — being clueless. He is. But he also SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED MINUTES who presum- thinks his enemies — FBI agents, STATE OF MICHIGAN A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP PROBATE COURT ably has a Democrats, perhaps the media — COUNTY OF INGHAM OF LANSING WAS HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 3209 WEST NOTICE TO CREDITORS busy schedule should be imprisoned. And, as he MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019, AT 7:00 P.M. Decedent's Estate File No. 19-19-DE — tweeted 18 told a “lock-them-up”-chanting MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Hayes, Clerk Aten, Estate of Bryan Lee Clinger. Date of birth: 04/22/1963. crowd in Pennsylvania last Trustees: Harris, Broughton, McKenzie, Bankson TO ALL CREDITORS: * week, “We have a great new MEMBERS ABSENT: Treasurer Rodgers NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The STATE OF MICHIGAN decedent, Bryan Lee Clinger, PROBATE COURT ALSO PRESENT: Michael Gresens, Attorney died October 5, 2018. Creditors of COUNTY OF INGHAM attorney general who will give it the decedent are notified that all PUBLICATION OF NOTICE claims against the estate will be File No.19-000604-GA-P33 a very fair look.” ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD: forever barred unless presented Meeting called to order by Supervisor Hayes. to L. Christina Clinger, personal In the matter of Jonathon Dillard. Imagine what you’d think representative, or to both the TO ALL INTERESTED Minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 2019, approved. probate court at 313 W. Kalamazoo PERSONS:* Jonathon Dillard Jr. about that if you took Trump Agenda approved as amended. St., Lansing, Michigan 48933 whose address(es) are unknown and the personal representative and whose interest in the matter seriously. At some point, maybe Approved 2019 amusement device licenses. within 4 months after the date of may be barred or affected by the Claims approved. publication of this notice. following: we should. TAKE NOTICE:* A guardianship Executive session held to discuss attorney-client privileged communication and pending Date: 5/20/2019 hearing will be held for Jonathon (Jeffrey Billman is the edi- litigation. Dillard on June 20th 2019 at 3:30 Kimberly L. Savage P68267 p.m. at 313 W. Kalamazoo St., tor of INDY Week, in Durham, Board returned to regular session. 1483 Haslett Rd. Lansing, Michigan. Authorized Supervisor, Clerk, and Attorney to negotiate settlement of tax tribunal cases. Haslett, MI 48840 North Carolina.) Meeting adjourned. 517-515-5000 Date: 5/23/2019 L. Christina Clinger Mia Williams 1527 Downing St. 5303 S. Cedar St. Diontrae Hayes, Supervisor Haslett, MI 48840 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Susan L. Aten, Clerk CP#19-152 615-513-4060 517-575-7280 CP#19-151 CP#19-156 City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

CITY OF EAST LANSING basement rooms. NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 1454 Occupy. Live, sleep or have possession of a space in a building other than as a guest.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE III - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Owner. A person who alone or jointly with others shall have a freehold or lesser estate for a term - OF CHAPTER 6 - BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS - OF THE CODE OF of more than ten years in, or a land contract vendee's interest in, any premises, dwelling unit, THE CITY OF EAST LANSING BY MAKING FURTHER LOCAL CHANGES TO THE with or without accompanying actual possession thereof, or, for purposes of sanctions pursuant INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2006 EDITION, KNOWN to chapter 10, the individual members or occupants of any fraternity or sorority owned by a AS THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING, AS corporate fraternal or sororal organization. ADOPTED AT § 6-171 AND AMENDED BY SECTION 6-175 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 202, 1008.2, 1008.3 AND 1009.1 TO INCORPORATE VIOLATIONS OF THE LANDLORD Rental unit. Any dwelling occupied or offered for occupancy by any person other than the owner, AND TENANT RELATIONS ACT INTO THE PROPERTY MAINTENACE CODE AND owner's family or guest as defined in this article. PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AS WELL AS ALLOW THE CHIEF CODE OFFICIAL TO APPEAL LICENSE SANCTIONS. Rubbish. Combustible and noncombustible waste materials and nonusable appliances, except garbage: the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other THE CITY OF EAST LANSING ORDAINS: combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other The International property Maintenance Code, 2006 Ed, as adopted by § 6-171 and similar materials. amended by §6-175 of Article III of Chapter 6 of the Code of the City of East Lansing is hereby further amended by amending Sections 202, 1008.2, 1008.3 and 1009.1to read as Tenant. A person, corporation, partnership or group whether or not the legal owner of record follows: occupying a building or portion thereof as a unit except in chapter 10 where it shall mean a person who is not the owner who occupies a dwelling unit. 202 General definitions, amended to add and delete the following definitions: Terms and conditions. Restrictions placed on a rental license to specify requirements in addition All trades inspection. An inspection by an electrical, plumbing, building, mechanical and fire to those contained in this code. inspector, or any combination thereof, as determined by the chief code official. 1008.2 Bases for imposition of terms and conditions. The chief code official shall refer any Chief code official. That person designated by the city manager to direct and supervise the code rental unit license to the housing commission for consideration of the imposition of terms and officials or his or her designee in the particular instance. conditions for any of the following reasons, unless the chief code official and owner or owner's legal agent stipulate to the imposition of terms and conditions designed to correct the specific Child care. A person provides child care as that term is used in this code when they devote at problems which would require imposition of terms and conditions, and the commission agrees least 20 scheduled hours per week for at least 42 weeks per year to the supervision and care of a to the stipulation: person or persons who are either under the age of 14 or who have a mental or physical disability that requires care or supervision past the age of 14. (1) The owner, occupants, and/or their guest on five or more separate occasions within a period of 12 months from August 15 to August 14 the following year or, for class VI licenses, within Code official. The Chief Code Official or that person or persons designated by the Chief Code any 12-month period, have violated and been issued court appearance tickets, complaints, Official to enforce the provisions of the Property Maintenance Code of the City of East Lansing or citations for any state law or local ordinance on the licensed premises unless the owner or or to perform the duties of the Chief Code Official in the particular instance. person acting on behalf of the owner was the part reporting the violation or, unless the owner or owner's legal agent has evicted the tenants. Department. The department of planning, building and development. (2) The owner, occupants, and/or their guests on two or more separate occasions within a Guest. Any person who occupies a room for living or sleeping purposes without consideration period of 12 months from August 15 to August 14 the following year, or for class VI licenses, and for no longer than 30 consecutive days, no more than 60 days in a year; except that for within any 12-month period, have violated and been issued court appearance tickets, criminal dwellings not required to be licensed pursuant to chapter 10, "guest" means a person who or civil complaints, or citation for any of the following statutes or ordinances on the licensed occupies a room for living or sleeping purposes in a dwelling unit with the owner or owner's family premises, unless the owner or person acting on behalf of the owner was the party reporting residing therein without consideration. the violation or unless the owner or owner's legal agent has commenced eviction proceedings against the tenants: ICC Electrical Code. The Michigan Residential Code and the Michigan Electrical Code or any successor code enforced by the City of East Lansing. (a) Nuisance party violation contrary to City Code section 26-141;

Initial rental unit license. Any rental unit license issued to the owner of a rental unit other than a (b) Party bill violation contrary to City Code section 26-111; renewal license of the same or lesser classification or a reissued expired license of the same or lesser classification where the application for reissuance is made within one year of expiration. (c) Noise violation contrary to City Code section 26-81(c); A license of lesser classification is any license with a lower Roman numeral. (d) Unlawful discharge of a firearm contrary to City Code section 26-52(3) or state statute; Inspector or City Inspector. That person or persons designated by the Chief Code Official to perform inspections. (e) Public disturbance, fight, or brawl contrary to City Code section 26-52(9);

International Building Code or Building Code. The Michigan Building Code and Michigan (f) Operation of establishment for prostitution, illegal sale of intoxicating liquor or controlled Residential Code or any successor code or codes enforced by the City of East Lansing. substances, gambling, or other illegal business or occupation contrary to City Code section 26-52(13); International Fire Code or Fire Code. The 2000 editions of the NFPA Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code or any successor code or codes enforced by the City of East (g) Assault of a police officer or firefighter contrary to City Code section 26-52(18); Lansing. (h) Violation of the maximum occupancy, overcrowding, or illegal use of space provisions of International Mechanical Code or Mechanical Code. The Michigan Residential Code and the the City Code; Michigan Mechanical Code or any successor code enforced by the City of East Lansing. (i) Violations of section 1010.5 (failure to correct violations). International Plumbing Code or Plumbing Code. The Michigan Residential Code and the Michigan Plumbing Code or any successor code enforced by the City of East Lansing. (j) A violation of the Landlord and Tenant Relationships Act.

International Zoning Code or Zoning Code. The zoning provisions of the Code of the City of East (3) The owner, occupants, and/or their guests on three or more separate occasions, or on two Lansing or any successor code enforced by the City of East Lansing. separate occasions in combination with any one or more of those offenses listed in subsection (2) within a period of 12 months from August 15 to August 14 the following year, or for class Legal agent. The person authorized by the owner of a rental unit to act in the place of the owner VI licenses, within any 12-month period, have violated and been issued court appearance in all respects including the responsibility for code violations and compliance with sanctions and tickets or citations for noise violations on the licensed premises contrary to City Code section to represent the owner relative to all the requirements of this code and other appropriate chapters 26-81(b), unless the owner or person acting on behalf of the owner was the party reporting of the City Code. the violation or unless the owner or owner's legal agent has commenced eviction proceedings or otherwise removed the tenants. Landlord and Tenant Relationships Act. Public Act 348 of 1972, being MCL 554.601 et. seq. (4) Failure by the chief code official to resolve repeated conflicts involving neighbors and public Medically prescribed care. A person provides medically prescribed care as that phrase is used nuisance allegations through voluntary cooperative agreements between any complainant, in this Code when they devote at least 20 scheduled hours per week to the medical care of a owner, or group of tenants. person pursuant to a valid prescription. (5) Terms and conditions stipulated to by the owner or owner's legal agent and chief code Nonhabitable. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces, and any other official have been violated. space which does not meet the minimum requirements for habitable space as set forth in this PAGE 1 OF 2 code.

Occupiable space. Hallways, corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet rooms, and finished 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 Pot delivery is easy in Lansing — but illegal In Lansing, it is easier to get mari- igan resident with a state ID and an say about that.” law enforcement. Then, it is up to law juana delivered to your door than it is active medical marijuana card can call After a followup question about how enforcement to pursue those cases.” groceries. (or in some instances, text or email) his business has been able to operate The Michigan State Police has a But is it legal? these businesses and have marijuana without a license to deliver, the owner unit to investigate unlicensed pot No, because no business is yet licensed flower, concentrate, edibles, dabs and refused to continue the interview. businesses. Its 40-member staff has by both the state and the city for many other cannabis-infused products Multiple attempts to reach the other spent its time till now investigating the delivery. delivered to their address that day, owners of the other six delivery busi- backgrounds of license applicants, but But that hasn’t prevented Lan- usually within an hour of placing an nesses went unanswered. now it is preparing to crack down on sing-area medical marijuana delivery order. It’s often as quick as a DoorDash “Anyone operating or delivering in unlicensed services. businesses from operating in the open or UberEats order, and far quicker the state without proper licensing is “We have and we will continue to over the past two years. than the grocery delivery app Shipt. operating illegally,” said David Harns, review potentially illegal sales with The mobile app Weedmaps lists sev- “We’ve been open for over two years the spokesman for the Michigan county prosecutors, and at that point en businesses operating out of either as a caregiver operation and we have Department of Licensing and Regula- we will determine what criminal Lansing or East Lansing which are had no problems,” said a local East tory Affairs, which regulates medical enforcement is warranted and when “delivery only,” meaning they do not Lansing-based owner of a delivery marijuana. an investigation is warranted as well,” have a brick-and-mortar sales location. service who requested his name and LARA has licensed eight medical said Lori Dougovito, a public affairs The delivery services in the area are business remain anonymous. “We marijuana stores in the state, and each representative with the Michigan State operating below most radar. But for serve patients in the area who need of those approvals happened in this Police. those who know of them, any Mich- medication. I don’t have any more to all in May. None are within an hour’s Whether investigations ever actual- drive of . The clos- ly materialize, especially considering est shops approved for delivery are in current laws are still being written for ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Portage and Battle Creek. The others recreational sales beginning in 2020, PATRIARCHE PARK are in Detroit. is yet to be seen. BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS That means the seven marijuana de- For the immediate future, Lansing livery businesses in the greater Lansing area delivery services seem to be safe. CITY OF EAST LANSING 410 ABBOT ROAD area are operating unlicensed, without Prosecuting unlicensed retailers does EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48823 any official approval from the state. not seem to be an immediate priority, Sealed proposals will be received by the City of East Lansing up to 10:00 A.M.., Tuesday, But just because they are operating at least for the Ingham County Prose- June 18, 2019, at which time and place proposals will be publicly opened and read, for the without a license doesn’t necessarily cutor’s Office. furnishing of materials, labor and equipment for installation of baseball field improvements at mean they will be punished. Harns “I am unaware of any active dialogue Patriarche Park in the City of East Lansing. Proposals may either be mailed or hand delivered to the Director of Parks and Recreation at 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. says his department will assist law going on between us and the Michigan enforcement with information about State Police with regards to the dispen- The Contract Documents may be obtained electronically by contacting Landscape Architects and Planners, at 517-485-5500 or [email protected]. unlicensed businesses, but after that it saries” in Ingham County, said Ingham is a matter of priority for police. County Chief Assistant Prosecutor A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 2:30 P. M. at the project “It is not LARA’s role to determine” Mike Cheltenham. “We don’t ourselves site, 960 Alton Road. if delivery services are breaking the go out and try to find out violations of The City of East Lansing reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects in law, said Harns. “If we hear of peo- the law, that’s for the police to do.” proposals, and to make the award in its own best interest. ple who are performing activities — GREG MONAHAN CITY OF EAST LANSING that require a license, and those are by Jennifer Schuster reported to us, then we report them to City Clerk CP#19-159

had not been stipulated to by the owner or owner's legal agent and the chief code official. PAGE 2 OF 2 (4) A violation of section 102.6(2)(c) where the owner or owner's agent encourages a tenant 1008.3 Bases for rental license suspension. The chief code official shall refer any license to to refuse entry to an inspector or where an owner refuses entry. the housing commission for the suspension of a rental unit license for any of the following reasons: (5) Provisions of an approved site plan, special use permit, parking exception, or conditions of a building or zoning variance, if any, are not complied with, and the owner has not taken (1) One or more additional bases exist for terms and conditions within 12 months of license appropriate corrective action. sanctions being imposed where the terms and conditions had not been stipulated to by the owner or owner's legal agent and the chief code official and the owner has not taken appropriate corrective action. 1009.1 Council appeal and review hearings; time limits.

(2) An adjudication by the district court that the owner, owner's legal agent, or person acting (1) Any owner or legal agent may appeal a rental unit license suspension, summary suspension, on behalf of the owner has: revocation or emergency rental unit license suspension order of the commission to the city council in writing within 30 days after the issuance or affirmation of the order is mailed to the (a) Violated the maximum occupancy provisions of the City Code; owner or owner's legal agent. The Chief Code Official may appeal a denial or order of a rental unit license suspension, summary suspension, revocation or emergency rental unit license (b) Illegally used or allowed the illegal use of non-habitable or non-occupiable space; suspension order within 30 days after the decision by the housing commission. Within 35 days after receipt of an appeal, or in the case of an emergency rental unit license suspension, within (c) Illegally converted space to occupiable or habitable use; ten days after the receipt of an appeal, the city council shall schedule and conduct a hearing to review the decision of the commission. (d) Violated the provisions of section 1010.6 (coercive conduct) or section 1010.2 (occupancy without a license). (2) Within 35 days of the housing commission review hearing on an initial license application or change in classification, the city council shall schedule and conduct a review hearing. (e) Violated the Landlord and Tenant Relationships Act. Any suspension imposed for a violation of this provision shall not begin until the end of the current lease. Jennifer Shuster City Clerk (3) Failure of the owner to comply with terms and conditions where the terms and conditions CP#19-160 City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL

Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing:

1. A public hearing will be held to consider an application from The Dimension Group for special use permit approval for the property at 918 East Grand River Avenue, Suite #1, for the sale of packaged beer, wine, and liquor under an SDM and SDD liquor license. The subject property is located in the EV, East Village, zoning district.

2. A public hearing will be held to consider an application from Baps, Inc. for special use permit approval for the property at 340 Albert Avenue. The applicant is requesting approval for a restaurant, including on-site consumption of alcohol. The subject property is located in the B-3, City Center Commercial, zoning district.

3. A public hearing will be held to consider an application from Sparty Tacos, LLC for special use permit approval for the property at 202 Albert Avenue. The applicant is requesting approval for a restaurant, including on-site consumption of alcohol. The subject property is located in the B-3, City Center Commercial, zoning district.

4. A public hearing will be held to consider an application from 246 Equities, LLC for modified special use permit approval for the property at 246 E. Saginaw Street. The applicant is requesting approval of an expansion of an existing restaurant, including on-site consumption of alcohol. The property is located in the B-2, Retail Sales Business, zoning district.

5. A public hearing will be held to consider an application from United Hospitality Group East Lansing, LLC for special use permit approval for the property at 1100 Trowbridge Road. The applicant is requesting approval for the sales of packaged beer and wine in the sundry shop of the hotel. The property is located in the B-2, Retail Sales Business, zoning district.

6. A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1456, an ordinance to amend the Zoning Use District Map of Chapter 50 - Zoning - of the Code of the City of East Lansing to rezone the Shaw Estates Neighborhood into the R-O-1 Residential Rental Restriction overlay District.

The boundary of the proposed District follows the east side of those parcels on the west side of Whittier north of Longfellow to the north boundary of Shaw Estates, the north side of those parcels on the north side of Whitman between the east side of lot 5 of Shaw Estates and the west boundary of Shaw Estates #2, the west side of those parcels on the west side of Prescott between the north boundary line of Shaw Estates #2 and lot 75 of Shaw Estates #2, and the south side of those parcels on the north side of Longfellow from Prescott to Whittier The rezoning includes the following properties:

33-20-01-12-304-003 824 LONGFELLOW DR Parcel Number Street Address 33-20-01-12-304-004 842 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-001 1089 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-005 860 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-002 1207 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-006 880 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-003 1197 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-007 900 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-004 1179 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-008 920 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-005 1175 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-009 940 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-006 1151 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-010 960 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-007 1137 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-011 980 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-008 1087 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-012 996 LONGFELLOW DR 33-20-01-12-301-009 1085 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-013 1152 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-001 1104 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-014 1158 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-002 1090 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-017 1182 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-003 1062 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-018 1190 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-004 1048 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-019 1200 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-005 1032 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-020 1210 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-006 1022 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-021 921 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-302-007 1000 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-022 893 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-302-008 922 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-023 873 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-302-009 902 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-024 1164 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-010 882 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-025 1170 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-302-011 862 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-302-012 842 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-302-013 822 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-303-001 1240 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-303-002 1045 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-303-003 1253 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-303-004 1207 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-303-005 1197 BRYANT DR 33-20-01-12-303-006 BRYANT DR VACANT 33-20-01-12-303-009 1200 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-303-010 1210 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-303-011 1180 PRESCOTT DR 33-20-01-12-304-001 843 WHITMAN DR 33-20-01-12-304-002 804 LONGFELLOW DR

The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable accommodations, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting, upon notice to the City of East Lansing, prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable 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.

Jennifer Shuster City Clerk CP#19-157 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019

ARTS & CULTURE ART • BOOKS • FILM • MUSIC Painting nature as it wants to be seen A Q&A with James Bignall, and if nature speaks to you, go be a painter.” June's exhibiting artist at What is the most important “tool” Katalyst Gallery as a painter? My most important tool is an open mind. Opening my mind to what I see By AUDREY MATUSZ as opposed to preconceived notions. James Bignall is a self-taught oil You have to look at things for what painter from Gladstone who nor- they are, not what you perceive them mally lets his brushes do the talking. to be. Part of it is an impression and The 56-year old plein air painter putting a part of yourself into it. translates his desire for inner peace What is your day job? on canvas, preferably while in gor- I’m pretty much retired now, so I geous, pure Michigan landscapes. spend my days painting. I worked in He will be exhibiting his series of my 20s and spent a lot of time study- painted snapshots from nature at ing art and painting. I really haven’t the Katalyst Gallery starting Sunday, taken any classes. I wanted to when with an opening reception June 7. I was younger, but that wasn’t some- Growing up thing I was encouraged to do. I was Artist Reception: in a rural area, told to do something to make a liv- James Bignall were there a lot ing. Friday, June 7 of opportunities I spent a number of years as an 5–7 p.m. Katalyst Gallery for art lessons? activist. In the late ‘80s to mid-‘90s, 1214 Turner Rd, Lansing No, I just did I was staff director for the Michigan www.facebook.com/ KatalystGallery it on my own. Citizens Lobby and worked with con- (517) 708-8916 My senior year sumer advocacy groups. I moved into of high school, construction and I ended up being a I had got all union carpenter and mostly ran safe- my credits and decided to take an ty on large construction projects. art class. Well, I ended up dropping Do you ever experience creator’s the majority of my credits so I could block? If so, how do you get out of stay in the art studio all day. I wasn’t that? causing trouble or anything, so they It’s usually when I’m struggling let me go in there and paint. My with a subject, and for me to get mother died when I was a senior in through it is to start fresh on some- high school in October, so it started thing new. Life gets in the way some- off as therapy, and I guess it has been times. I really enjoy painting, so it’s ever since. often not a matter of when I have the Where is your favorite place to time, but if I’m getting bogged down. paint? So, I get a fresh start, clean the pal- I would have to say the Leelaneau ette and start with a completely new Pennisula, the little finger in the mit- subject and composition. ten. It has a lot of panoramic views of What do you like about painting lakes. You have the Grand Traverse outdoors? Bay on one side and Lake Michigan I’ve always appreciated a looser on the other. It’s close to what I think style. When I get in a studio and start of as a French landscape —romantic nitpicking, I will just try to change with rolling hills and orchards, the things over and over. When you are small quaint towns. outdoors, you can’t do that because I don’t think there is a better place the light changes so quickly. If you to be than Michigan in the summer. are going to get something done, you There is a quote by Cézanne from have to do it in a couple of hours. The when his students were following inspiration comes from what is real. him around and one asked something (This interview has been edited Courtesy photos like, “How do you know you can be a and condensed.) (Above) “Black-eyed Susans and cone flowers, plein air,” oil on canvas, in painter?” and he said something like, Bignall’s former garden. “You go out and seek it from nature, (Below) Untitled, oil on canvas. City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 Be a Tourist in Your Own Town celebrates 25 years

By DENNIS BURCK work on Turner Street, Cesar Chavez Lansing’s stalwart “Be a Tourist in Avenue and other nooks and crannies Your Own Town” tradition was born around the neighborhood. 25 years ago. The admission price Winners receive Old Town gift cer- hasn’t raised once and it's still only tificates, Old Town swag and a write $1 per passport. up in the Old Town newsletter. “The heart of the event is to inspire “I love to watch the wonder in little area residents to be happier and full kids' faces when they see an incredi- of pride for the area in which they live ble voice of art on the ground. They and work,” said Brendan Dwyer, mar- can connect it with something they keting manager of the Greater Lan- can do,” Shafer said. sing Convention and Visitors Bureau, Moving into downtown, it will be Be a Tourist's sponsor. the sixth year for Central Michigan The initial event started with Model T tours around Lansing’s icon- around 20 attractions, he said. ic buildings in open top, nearly 100– “It was just the core offerings some- year old Model Ts. one might consider as an attraction. The group will pick up tourists It was mostly , Im- from the Library of Michigan. pression 5 and the Lugnuts.” Ted O’Dell, president of the Central Now the event has grown to 110 at- Michigan Model T’s, anticipates eight tractions with 15 additions this year to 12 members bringing their rides to alone, with stops ranging into Haslett the event. There will be a suggested and Grand Ledge. donation of $5 to ride a one-mile loop “We always consider it to be Great- per adult. Kids ride free. er Lansing on its best day,” Dwyer Dennis Burck/City Pulse O’Dell will bring a giant head of said. “It is very easy to be a fan of the President of the Central Michigan Model T's club Ted O'Dell along with up to 12 Henry Ford on loan from the Detroit more obvious attractions, but this is members will give rides for donations during Be A Tourist in Your Own Town. Parade Co. for a driver to wear. a day where you can get those behind “We really enjoy giving rides to the the scenes tours and be introduced to The shop normally runs workshops The tour should last approximately kids,” O’Dell said. “I mean, what’s the something you may have not taken where attendees can learn the funda- 40 minutes, Caldwell added. point of having an antique car trying the time to check out.” mentals of screen printing shirts and “I want people to take away it was to teach a young person about it if The bureau partners with business- other apparel. Wilson participated as public-private partnerships that they can’t touch it, smell it and ride es for this event to keep the prices a patron of Be A Tourist in Your Own made not only the marginalized in it? They aren’t going to be inspired low, he added. Town for years, she said. Michigan female population come going to a museum with this behind “If you take the barriers out of the “It is a great thing the city does here and take their educational goals a rope and big signs saying do not way like and a cool concept. Some people say, to the next level, but it was also pub- touch. That’s ridiculous.” Be a Tourist transpor- ‘There is not a lot of things to do in lic-private partnerships that enabled Prizes In Your Town tation and Lansing.’ As a Lansing resident, I say, blind kids to take their educational There are five ways to win prizes for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. cost to this year’s Be A Tourist In Your Own Saturday June 1 ‘What are you talking about?’” goals to the next level,” Caldwell said. $1 passport charge/ $.50 show Lan- The former Michigan School for the “To this day these public-private Town. bus fare per ride sing to its Ten or more passport stamps will Over 100 Blind will also open for a rare tour of partnerships now help us serve ‘at Greater Lansing residents, its campus as its main building gets risk’ kids. We are part of over 100 gain someone entry into a drawing attractions people redeveloped into housing. years of serving the underserved here to win a suite, hotel Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau, are going Elvin Caldwell, school community in our community.” overnight packages, gift certificates 500 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 180, to fall in liaison at Mid-Michigan Leadership Be a Tourist traditions and more. Lansing www.lansing.org/events/be-a- love with Academy, will give the tour of the This year will mark 10 years for Fifteen or more passport stamps tourist it,” Dwyer facilities and the interesting ways it Chalk of the Town in Old Town. The will gain someone entry to win a (517) 487-6800 said. “This helped blind youth excel. celebration sees artists from great- $1,500 travel voucher from the Capi- is a way to This includes a track with ropes er Lansing work five hours on up to tal Region International Airport. get fans of the region. Your new fa- guiding runners around a circle, bas- 50-square-foot plots of sidewalk in a The GLCVB also placed 25 silver vorite place could be in your own ketball court with alarms to designate paneled art competition. There is also tickets in select passports for auto- backyard.” a basket and a library with a remov- a people’s choice award. matic entry to prizes. Lastly, partici- New attractions able ceiling for car replicas to be de- Old Town Commercial Association pants can win prizes by filling out an REO Town’s ALT Printing Co. went livered by crane for students to feel. director Vanessa Shafer said the com- online survey about the event as well brick and mortar late last year. It is He will also talk about the school’s petition started as a way for tourists as post to social media with the tag opening up its screen printing opera- foundation as the Michigan Female to be more interactive with the neigh- #BATYOT2019 on Facebook, Twitter tion all day to the public for children college in 1850. borhood than just the commercial and Instagram. to screen print their own posters and “We tell our kids that we are in a businesses. Passports are available at all loca- adults to screen print coasters. place where you can do anything you “It makes everything more inter- tions. “We always want to promote this want to do. We are at a place where active, especially with all the kids (For a complete list of attractions, location. We have a little penguin blind students were swimming, blind around,” she added. visit www.lansing.org/events/be-a- mascot we are launching that day,” students were bowling and running Shafer has 25 artists scheduled tourist) co-owner Kristen Wilson said. track,” Caldwell said. in honor of the 25th anniversary to 15 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019

p.m. Cooley Law School Stadium, 505 award for the Civil Rights Commis- Yo Mama. Noon–10p.m. Old Town, MAY E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI sion. Tickets are $20 in advance and Lansing, MI For more details visit $25 at the door if seats remain. They www.michiganpride.org. For inquiries May 31 >> MARGARITA FEST 2019 June 12 >> CONCERTS IN THE PARK include a wristband courtesy of Spiral e-mail [email protected]. The festival will feature 10 to 15 local Lansing Parks & Recreation returns Video Dance Bar (a $10 value) to the area bars, restaurants and distilleries with its Concert in the Park series White Pride Party in Old Town on June 15 >> LANSING BEER FEST vying for a shot at winning Lansing’s where the community can enjoy a vari- June 14. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Urban Beat, The seventh annual Lansing Beer Fest title of best margarita. Must be 21+ ety of local sounds in beautiful Moores 1213 Turner St., in Old Town. Lansing- takes beer tasting to a whole new level. with a valid ID. General admission Park. 6–9 p.m. Moores Park, 400 citypulse.com The open-air “hop” fest will take place tickets are $35 and can be purchased Moores River Dr., Lansing, MI (517) on Washington Avenue, between South at bit.ly/margfest2019. For ticketing 483-4277. www.lansingmi.gov. June 13-15 >> LANSING JUNETEENTH and Elm streets in REO Town. Patrons assistance, call 1-800-514-3849. 5:30 can browse 100 craft beers from 20 – 9 p.m Adado Riverfront Park, 201 E CELEBRATION Michigan breweries. Cider and spirits Shiawassee St., Lansing June 12 >> LGBTQ+ INCLUSION This three-day state holiday com- AWARDS memorates the end of slavery in the will also be served. Early bird tickets are $15 and end June 14. From there, In its fourth year, this ceremony com- United States by celebrating liberty tickets double in price and come with JUNE memorates efforts made by local indi- and educating the community about a variety of add-ons. For more infor- viduals to bridge the civil rights gap for African-American heritage while mation on tickets and participating June 7 >> I LOVE THE ‘90s LGBTQ+ identifiers. Recipients of the promoting positive cultural interac- breweries, go to www.lansingbeerfest. #FlashbackFriday just got hella real. City Pulse LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards tions. The celebration starts with a com. 4–9 p.m. Reo Town, Lansing, MI Common Ground and MiEntertain- are Michigan Attorney General Dana Keynote Speech by Denise Page Hood ment Group present Vanilla Ice as Nessel, Michigan Civil Rights Commis- on Thursday and ends with a parade the headliner of this mega-kickback. sion, Ligia Romero, Dr. Peter Gulick, Saturday that begins at Letts Commu- June 21-22 >> SUMMER SOLSTICE General admission tickets go for $39. Shawn Patrick (aka Misti Demeanor), nity Center. JAZZ FESTIVAL For VIP and “Meet and Greet” tick- Zoey Steinfield and Lorenzo Lopez. Thursday: Capital City Kick-off, 5:30 A free two-day jazz festival in the ets, visit: commongroundfest.com/ Civil Rights Commission Chairwoman p.m. Lansing City Hall Lobby 124 W. center of downtown East Lansing will ilovethe90s or call 517-267-1502. 7 –11 Alma Wheeler-Smith will accept the Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI highlight premier state and national Friday: Freedom Festival, 3 p.m. Saint talent. The 14-hour festival will offer Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale St., children’s activities, including a face Lansing, MI painter, a chess instructor and more. Saturday: African American Parade, 10 Artists include Maureen Choi, a re- a.m. Letts Community Center, 1220 W. nowned jazz violinist based in Spain Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI known for mixing classic violin, impro- visation and Spanish rhythms. 4–11 June 14 >> SPIRAL'S WHITE PARTY p.m. 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Spiral Dance Bar’s largest event of the MI . (517) 319-6888. www.eljazzfest. year returns with all the party essen- com tials. DJ Justin Elemnt Taylor will spin in the outdoor tent while Klees June 22 >> THREE STACKS MUSIC sets the indoor soundtrack. Addi- FESTIVAL tionally, go-go dancers, shot boys and In its second year, Fusion Shows is performances from Lansing’s premiere bringing a slew of national acts, in- 2019 drag queens will not disappoint. All- cluding classic alternative rock group white attire is strongly encouraged. The Breeders, hip-hop great Talib 18+. Tickets start at $10. 8 – 10 p.m. Kweli, genre-bender Nnamdi Ogbon- For more information on the White naya and post-hardcore band Touche Party and the Afterglow, go to spiral- Amore, among others. Some local acts SUMMER SOLSTICE dancebar.com. on the line up include Small Parks, JAZZ FESTIVAL Rent Strike, Leland Blue, Jack Sim- June 15 >> MICHIGAN PRIDE mons and the Little Ghosts, Ladysse PARADE, RALLY AND FESTIVAL and Ozay Moore. Local breweries and This year’s slogan, “I am #custom- Washington Avenue storefronts will JUNE 21 – 22 made,” reflects the festival’s initiative also be present at the indie music block www.eljazzfest.com to host a day where the full spectrum party. The festival allows re-entry. 2 can feel celebrated. The parade starts –11 p.m. Reo Town, 1101 S. Washing- at noon at the Adado Riverfront and ton Ave., Lansing, MI.www.threes- ends at the Capitol Building, followed tacksfest.com. by a rally. At 1 p.m., the festival will PRESENTED BY: commence in Old Town. The entertain- June 27-30 >> COMMON GROUND ment portion will be hosted by drag MUSIC FESTIVAL queen Emma Sapphire and include MiEntertainment Group does it performances by Detroit entertainer Sabin, hip-hop duo New Fame and Tell See Summer, Page 16 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019

Summer July 20 >> OLD TOWN BLOOMS AND July 27 >> CAR CAPITAL AUTO AND Aug. 24 >> GREATER LANSING BAL- BEYOND BIKE SHOW LOON FESTIVAL from page 16 The Old Town Design Committee and The R.E. Olds Museum presents the Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to view the Old Town Commercial Associa- annual Car Capital Auto Show with the launch of gigantic hot air balloons. again by bringing some of the biggest tion present the third annual garden $5,000 worth of prizes. Take a walk Other festival activities are inflatables, contemporary artists to Lansing. Each and patio tour. Come hear the stories down memory lane and witness vintage battle ball, food, vendors and live day caters on a different genre such behind the hidden gardens within the hot rods and antiques free of charge. entertainment. There is a $10 entry as Americana, rap or electronic dance concrete confines of the city. There is a $25 pre-registration fee un- fee and proceeds benefit the Lansing music. Three-time Grammy winner Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 the til July 23, and a $30 day of registra- Promise scholarship fund. 3– 9p.m. Brandi Carlile and indie-rock darling day of the event. Noon– 6 p.m. Old tion ($20 bikes). To register and learn Hope Sports Complex, 5801 Aurelius City and Colour, will kick off the festi- Town Commercial Association, 1232 more about the contest, visit carcapita- Road, Lansing, MI. For a list of ven- val Thursday, followed by other reputa- Turner St. Contact Event Coordinator lautoshow.org or call (517) 372-0529. dors and performers, go to greaterlan- ble acts such as Zedd, Playboi Carti, Michael Beebe at beebe.michael@ 9 a.m. – 3p.m. , singballoonfestival.com. Cole Swindell, YG and Big Boi. 4 p.m.– yahoo.com, or call (517) 372-1348. 110 S Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI midnight Adado Riverfront Park, 201 Lansing.org Sept. 5-7 >> THREADBARE MITTEN E Shiawassee St., Lansing, MI.www. commongroundfest.com. FILM FESTIVAL July 20 >> TASTE OF DOWNTOWN AUGUST This two-day festival prides itself on Experience the best food and wine offering films ranging from wacky to JULY Lansing has to offer. Adult tickets Aug. 2 -3 >>LANSING JAZZFEST film student-approved. Based in REO will be available at the event for $25 This annual blending of art, food and Town, the event includes a VIP Party and come with a keepsake glass, plus July 12-13 >> OLD TOWN SCRAPFEST jazz in Old Town has been a fixture in with live music, a family-friendly out- five food and wine sampling tickets. This annual eco-friendly arts festival the summer event repertoire for 25 door screening and filmmaker Q&As. Children under 12 years old can get in takes place in the heart of Old Town. years. Get access to the Turnaround Thursday and Friday, 6:30p.m. Satur- for $5 and include two meal tickets. Local artists will present their upcy- Lounge for $10, which guarantees day, 12p.m. Tickets go on sale July 1 at Children under 2 years old receive free cled and repurposed pieces at this free, seats in view of the main stage and threadbarefilmfest.com. admission. 3:30– 9 p.m. 401 S. Wash- family-friendly event. The scrap metal drink tickets. 4 – 11 p.m. Old Town, ington Sq., Ste 101, Lansing, MI art competition and sculpture display Lansing, MI. For more details, go to Sept. 20-21 >> MICHIGAN BLUES- will be juried. Individual pieces will be lansingjazzfest.com or call the MICA FEST July 22 >> PULSAR AWARDS sold at discounted prices, and 10% of gallery (517) 371-4600. According to the producer, MICA City Pulse recognizes the achievements proceeds will go to Small Talk Chil- Gallery, the ever-growing blues festival within the local theatre community. dren’s Advocacy Center. Aug. 10 >> PHIL DENNY’s ARMORY pulls in roughly 10,000 people from Tickets not on sale yet. Urban Beat, Friday, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 SMOOTH JAZZ FETE across the state with its far-reach- p.m. Turner Street, Lansing, MI MI. 1213 Turner St., in Old Town. Lansing- Produced by Lansing-based interna- ing talent. The festival returns with Scrapfest.com citypulse.com tional recording artist and saxophonist food and craft vendors, an expansive Phil Denny, the “Smooth Jazz Fete” beverage tent, children’s activities and brings a fusion of classic rhythms more. Free entry. 4 – 11 p.m. Old Town, and experimentation. Must be 21+ to Lansing, MI. For more information, attend. 1 – 9 p.m. The Armory, 330 visit oldtownbluesfest.com or call the Marshall St., Lansing, MI. Pre-sale MICA Gallery at (517) 371-4600. tickets are available at smoothjazzfete. com for $25. Sept. 20-21>> PRIME MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 17 >> ART FEAST This hip-hop and electronic music The ultimate mobile food court coin- festival is put on by Prime Social and cides with the Renegade Theatre Fes- MiEntertainment Group. It features tival. In addition to some of the best industry heavy hitters Rae Sremmurd, local food trucks and carts, Art Feast RL Grime and What So Not, as well features an artist market catered to lo- as emerging artists Mando, Lil Mosey cally crafted goods. 1– 5p.m. Old Town, and more. A full line up and ticket Lansing, MI. Applications for vendors information are available at michigan. The East Lansing Art Festival and food truck/carts can be found at primefestival.com. 4– 11 p.m. Adado extends its sincerest thanks to iloveoldtown.org. (517) 485-48906. Riverfront Park, 201 E Shiawassee St., Lansing, MI. CIESA DESIGN forits many years of in-kind creative services. May 9 - June 9, 2019 WORLD PREMIERE A video store on the brink of closing. Thank You! A mysterious woman looking for a video never rented before. An intrepid clerk looking to solve the mystery of this woman. A warm comedy that will tickle your funny bone and touch your heart. (Contains adult language) Directed by Paige Conway By Joseph Zettelmaier Featuring Sandra Birch Williamston Theatre Jamie Lien 122 S Putnam St.,Williamston 517-655-7469 Scott Norman www.williamstontheatre.org City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17

RIVERWALK THEATRE Thursday – Saturday, 8 p.m. MSU SUMMER CIRCLE 411 Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 228 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI Sunday, 2 p.m., $17 internal.lcc.edu/cma/events/ THEATRE (517) 483-1546 (517) 482-5700 Summer Circle Courtyard OWOSSO COMMUNITY Collingwood Drive, East Lansing, MI June 19-23 >> “The Daily Life of June 6-9, 13-16 >> “Hairspray” theatre.msu.edu/productions/sum- Superheroes" PLAYERS mer-circle-theatre/ The empowering performance of a 114 E Main St, Owosso, MI (517) 355-6690 young chubby girl dancing her way owossoplayers.com This production focuses on the often overlooked menial parts of being a to the top of Corny Collins TV dance (989) 723-4003 June 6-9 >> “One Man, program is a classic testament to superhero like doing taxes, being Two Guvnors” battling injustice to the soundtrack June 14-16, 21-23 >> “Cabaret” bored with low crime rates and join- of rock ‘n’ roll. ing a support group. In the ‘60s, an out of work musician Thursday, 7 p.m. Set in pre-WW2 Berlin, “Caba- suddenly gets employed by a gang- Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. ret” chronicles the story of Cliff, July 24-28 >> “Three Fairy ster and upperclassmen simultane- Sunday, 2 p.m. an American writer, falling in love ously. He spends the play hilariously Godmothers” $24 with Sally Bowles, the Kit Kat Club trying to prevent each from meeting nightclub’s main attraction. The two the other. The work draws inspira- Three retired fairy godmothers come July 25-28 >> “The Stinky Cheese share a room at the boarding house tion from the Italian 1743 commedia to take on princess Dulcie, a malevo- of Fraulein Schneider, who is falling Man and Other Fairly Stupid dell’arte style play, “Servant of Two lent and spiteful girl who drove away in love with Herr Schultz. Tales” Masters,” by Carlo Goldoni. all the princes. The godmothers try Friday – Saturday, 8p.m. every trick in their fairy manuals. Sunday, 3p.m. Directed by Sadonna Croff, this June 13-16 >> “The Importance of July 30- Aug. 23 >> DANCE Lansing family comedy takes a postmodern Being Earnest” approach to classic fairy tales by WILLIAMSTON THEATRE injecting a Stinky Cheese Man to Happendance and LCC Performing 122 S Putnam St, Williamston, MI Oscar Wilde’s classic satire of the change the plot to each story. It is Arts team up for four nights of new www.williamstontheatre.org Victorian era sees characters Jack based off the children’s book of the contemporary and modern danc- (517) 655-7469 and Algernon invent the alter ego of same name by Jon Scieszka. es. Sponsors include Everett High “Ernest.” Foolery and trickery ensue. June 20-July 28 >> “Popcorn School Dance Company, Greater PEPPERMINT CREEK Falls” Lansing Academy of Dance, MICA June 20-23 >> “Dames at Sea” Gallery, Michigan State University THEATRE CO. Department of Theatre, MSU Or- 6025 Curry Ln., Lansing, MI The bankrupt town of Popcorn Falls This musical parody aims at the chesis. Greater Lansing Ballet Com- www.peppermintcreek.org is under threat to be turned into a trope of a young actor turned Broad- pany, Turner Dodge House, Lansing (517) 927-3016 sewage treatment plant. The only way star. Instead of leading actress Lugnuts, Nerve Dance Center and hope is to open a theatre and pro- Ruby landing the Broadway role, Keys to Creativity. June 6-9, 13-16 >> “Indecent” duce a play in a week to earn a grant the theater is torn down as she gets to stave off its fate. With the mayor the role and the actors are forced to Aug. 8-10, 15-17 >> Renegade and handyman in tow, the townsfolk rehearse on a boat. This Pulitzer Prize winning play rise up to perform a show to deter- Theatre Festival by Paula Vogel saw its 1923 Broad- mine the fate of their home. June 7-8, 14-15 >> “Comic Timing” way debut end with the entire cast Organized by Peppermint Creek The- arrested for obscenity. The charge? atre Co. founder Chad Swan-Badge- Harry is a jokester, but is put to the Including a lesbian story arc and the ro, Renegade Theatre Festival sees test when his family has him swear subject of prostitution. Its 2019 pro- Lansing’s theatre community and off humor for a week. While on duction in Lansing is the Midwest venues work together for avant-gar- hiatus, he realizes how much of his premiere. de productions. More information to personal life is hidden by his humor. be beannounced closer to the event Written by MSU Head of Acting at www.renegadetheatrefestival.org and Directing Rob Roznowski, the Summer Circle production will be its world premiere. WHARTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS June 14-15, 21-22 >> “How to Make 750 E. Shaw Ln., East Lansing, MI. Friends and Then Kill Them” (517) 353-1982

This dark comedy written by Hal- May 31 – June 2 >> “Hamilton” ley Feiffer sees sisters Ada and Sam recruit a friend to join them in a Tickets range between $125 – $275 • Birthday Parties • Bachelorette Parties dysfunctional codependency triangle and can be purchased at wharton- • Team Building Events • Family Get Together with mean-girl vibes that spirals out center.com. To enter the Ham4Ham • Girls’ Night Out • Private Party of control. Adults only. lottery, go to: hamiltonmusical.com. Wharton Center for Performing Arts, LCC SUMMER STAGE 750 E. Shaw Ln., East Lansing, MI. (517) 353-1982. PUBLIC CLASSES UNDER THE STARS May 31, 8 p.m. 7 DAYS A WEEK! All performances are free and begin June 1, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. at 7 p.m. June 2, 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Gannon Building/LCC Outdoor Ampitheatre 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! bit.ly/margfest19

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By RONNIE DAS A combination of hardworking and humble, Harley Zeke draws inspiration from comics as well as developing fo- cus on refining realism. Behind his re- markably friendly hometown smile is a drive to constantly improve daily life in Lansing. He is a placemaker who cre- ates art that focuses on details to show- case Lansing’s unique community. The context behind his series of graphite work on Bristol Cardstock — which does not have a title— represents the subtlety of emotion. One piece is a glimpse into the joy of a grandmother seeing her wedding dress on her grand- daughter’s wedding day. These mo- ments of micro-expressions capture Zeke’s imagination for hours on end. “Trying to capture any of that nuance Ronnie Das/City Pulse in a visual format is a really interesting Artist Harley Zeke uses graphite to capture the subtlety of human expression. (Left) "Self Portrait" (Right) "Untitled" thing to me,” Zeke said. The artist’s fascination with the tion of your initial idea, but it’s not the but it is not typically how I go about “There is artwork in everything; subtlety of human expression creates same,” he added. things. Most of my experience was sit- there is artwork in architecture, there an authentic observation built from a Zeke is a blue-collar artist whose ting in school and they would hand me is artwork in building effective shelters, more abstract, collective experience. background goes from woodworking pencils to do school work, but instead I just different ways for it to manifest.” Zeke’s take on contemporary realism to welding. would draw pictures. Follow Zeke's art on Instagram at @ helps foster a valuable shift from sym- “I really like watching things come The utilitarian needs for food or rest hulesvern. pathy to empathy. into shape,” the artist said. “I’ve always escape Zeke during these creative “off- Although Zeke does not present been a detail-oriented person and that the-cuff” moments. To the contrary, himself as an artist, he has an innate process can be the same in anything the demand to create has allowed him sense of the world around him. For ex- you build or make, whether you’re to be expressive since he was younger ample, one night, while many focused painting, drawing or putting an addi- and more socially introverted. In high U ™ on the pretty young girl at the bar, he tion on a house.” school, he struggled moving from the overheard the slightly overweight man Zeke worked as an industrial electri- relative anonymity of a large school, Old Town’s newest intimate performance venue respond to her news of being painted cal technician who enjoyed the process where he could isolate himself into Bar • Restaurant • Events with, “No one would draw a guy like of fabricating and putting paint finish- his own interests, to a smaller setting Debut Performance of me.” es on custom sheet metal cabinets for where he was a new social element electrical boxes. The clean, glossy fin- among a group whose friendships were Skyward Fusion Zeke immediately took this oppor- ft. James Williams tunity to shine a light on the self-pro- ishes resulted in him being requested forged over years. Thurs. May 30, 7pm by companies for high visibility proj- “Rather than participating in any of claimed, atypical muse. Using the tools No Cover around him, he drew a portrait of the ects. the social dynamic games that a lot of man on a bar napkin and gave it to him “I’ve had a lot of fun working with high school kids play, I just minded my shortly before parting ways. Nearly a plasma cutting sheet metal and weld- own business and sat there and drew Lady Champagne & year later, he ran into that man who ing sculptures. I taught myself how to pictures instead,” he said. “It really Motor City Blues Crew kept the bar-napkin-portrait above his weld on my lunch breaks in the fac- opened up a lot of time for me to not do Fri. May 31, 8pm bed. tory I was working in. I would grab a any schoolwork or interact with people Bright, high-contrast “comic book- sandwich out of my truck and go sit and just do art, which is not what I was Margarita Specials! style art” has been the artist’s wheel- in the area where we had our welders supposed to be doing by any means.” $5 online house for some time. and plasma cutters set up. I would pull In a society that seeks minimalism An adaptation in style began after re- metal out of the scrap bin, make little as a hobby out of necessity, a stag- Further Advenures of flection as an early adult to narrow the sculptures and then put them back. It nant wage economy creates a supply FatBoy and JiveTurkey gap between intention and reality. The got to the point where my co-workers and demand relationship in pursuing Sat. June 1, 7pm were spending their lunch breaks eat- art, whereas Zeke would like to see art creative process is an exercise in adap- $5 online tation to the responses materials give ing and watching me make stuff.” play more of a role in our community. Happy Hour 5-7pm Purchase tickets at to different inputs. His creative toolkit comes from the “I think there is this societal ideal that and live music! Brownpapertickets.com This is achieved by starting with a convenience of Derwent pencils and art is just kind of a thing of privilege, mental picture and “playing a game of fabric pastels for quick set up, ready to it’s a novelty.” telephone” between the little adapta- draw upon the slightest whim. Unlike the emphasis put on necessi- “There is no precursor to it and you ties such as food, water or shelter, art is tions made, said Zeke. Sponsored by: “Changing the shapes of things, val- can do it almost anywhere,” Zeke said often placed by the wayside as simply ue of something or how deep the shad- referring to his creative impulses. “I decoration, which Zeke fundamentally 517.331.8440 can set aside time and I have before, disagrees with. urbanbeatevents.com ow is, you can get a vague representa- 1213 Turner St., Lansing & 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 The unfortunate truth about thrifting members of Generation Z — ages 12 to An ethical fashion 21 — are interested in environmental issues, they are hungry for new clothes. designer gets real What is lacking in the younger consumer’s “pre-owned philosophy,” By AUDREY MATUSZ as pointed out by market analysts While working at MSU as the edu- Mckinsey & Co., is “there are not mar- cation coordinator for on-campus sus- kets large enough to absorb the volume tainability, Lauren Olson discovered of material” that comes from recycling she needed a more creative outlet to or donating clothing. promote low-impact living. Olson, who studies consumer prod- A thrift junkie at heart, she was ucts and sustainability at the Ann aware of the abundance of cotton Arbor Ecology Center, says studies t-shirts donated to charities every day have proven about 15 percent of clothes and began repurposing them to make donated to charities are purchased on dresses. In 2014, she started her online site. The remaining are shipped over- boutique, called Remark Clothing, and seas to developing nations which bene- was a full-time designer. Olson, 33, fits the wholesale buyers, but ultimate- had finally found a way to combine ly “decimates their clothing industry.” her interests in sewing and recycling. “We have such a wide variety of However, she started to experience the things going there that a lot of times limitations of running a sustainable those markets can’t even keep up,” said Courtesy photo brand. Olson. Designer Lauren Olson turns abandoned t-shirts into functioning pieces of art The State of Fashion 2019, a report The same goes for domestic, issued by The Business of Fashion and eco-friendly fashion businesses trying It simply requires too much time product, part of her process is learning McKinsey & Co., highlights consum- to compete with a billion-dollar indus- to obtain good materials and process about all her customers — from their er trends that suggest the industry is try built on the premise to provide them in a responsible manner, she favorite colors to how they feel about adjusting its practices to accommodate cheap clothes. said. To make one of her t-shirt dress- their bodies. a younger, more environmentally con- Mckinsey & Co. reported in 2016 es, Olson will spend days scavenging “I had a customer who sent me a scious market. While the report attri- that the number of garments pur- through aisles of pre-owned t-shirts, picture of herself outside in the dress butes younger generations’ “getting chased each year by the average con- sorting materials by thickness and and she was glowing and radiant and I woke” about environmental issues as sumer increased by 60% over the past stretch, washing and cutting out each was just so happy for her,” said Olson. the cause for consumers seeking both 15 years. Consumers treat the low- piece of fabric. She has considered hir- While Olson only designs part- affordability through thrifting and est-priced garments as nearly dispos- ing an assistant, but knows she can’t time now, her love for educating peo- renting clothing, it fails to mention able — discarding them after just seven afford to offer them dignified wages. ple about the nuances of recycling consumer hesitancy to pay for ethically or eight wears — and see accessibility “If corporations that flood the mar- remains. She collaborated with local made fashion. as a remedy for the unseen impact of ket with cheap clothes had to charge junker festival “ScrapFest” to incorpo- “I do think that fast fashion is still the fast-fashion business. the social and environmental costs rate a market catering to eco-friend- an issue,” Olson said. “We have an issue While Olson has spent almost five their clothing prices would be higher,” ly artists. Through collaboration and of expecting clothes to be too cheap years creating low-impact clothing, she she said. perseverance, Olson sees her brand and not expecting them to meet labor is not deaf to the inefficiencies. One of Olson’s custom t-shirt dress- as a platform to “communicate about standards, caring about the materials “I don’t pretend that using discards es goes for $145. Customers send her the vast inequalities of the traditional and how they are made. I would like to is ever going to replace the fast fashion a t-shirt that they want salvaged and clothing supply chain” without sound- see a shift of the consciousness fully.” industry if you just look at the bottom she builds an entire dress around it. ing too much of a Debbie Downer. The report does point out that while line of a price tag,” Olson said. In addition to ensuring a high-quality City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 21 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 Podcast adds vulnerability to the after-work cocktail

By AUDREY MATUSZ According to the entrepreneurs, ceiling” in their careers and needed to In a posh bar offering elevated Amer- rather than showing vulnerability, it is make a serious pivot. For Estill, it was ican fare, two women in the middle of common for business leaders to use im- entering the freelance world while Stefl their careers meet for “Boss-lady drinks.” pression management — also known as wanted her own stake in the rebranding Jen Estill owns her own creative con- “fake it till you make it.” of Such Video. Years later, Estill started sulting business. Across from her sits In the episode titled, “Hitting Reset a multi-disciplinary studio in Old Town Karen Stefl, friend of 20 years and prin- After Hitting The Brink,” Stefl and Es- and Stefl — with the help of her busi- cipal at a media boutique. Over herbal till discuss how stereotypes surround- ness partner David Such —transformed tonics the women talk strategy for their ing women intensify their anxiety to be Such Video into Render Studios. latest creative endeav- “perfect” business leaders. Estill knew they had a potential audi- Speakeasy or: a work-lifestyle “We’re not always practicing the ence in Lansing where the bulk of busi- Podcast podcast. things that we know are the right nesses have fewer than 20 employees. New episode first Their opening things,” Stefl said in the episode. “And They were both surprised to see the pos- and last week of the month pitch? An emphatic that means to do the things to help me itive responses from men and younger Listen at sound- “We’re sh*t shows too. lose those extra pounds would mean audiences seeking advice on everything cloud.com/easyun- We gotcha.” this Tequila Sunrise would be full.” from work-life balance to trends in the derground Courtesy photo Drink recipes and For almost two Occasionally, they invite local female creative industry. more at thespeak- years, “Speakeasy” has leaders to share their stories such as Co-hosts Jen Estill (left) While the two entrepreneur-on-air easypodcast.com created a space to join Kelly Rossman-McKinney, the com- and Karen Stefl. personality-media strategist-moms business gurus for munications director for the Michigan share with listeners what they’ve learned drinks twice a month. Attorney General, and State Rep. Sarah sity and worked full-time at the media during their journeys, they are hesitant The local creative-business owners, Anthony. boutique. to call themselves “experts.” friends and co-hosts started their bi- Stefl came from a household of In contrast, Estill struggled finding “I think feeling confident in your skill weekly podcast to have honest conver- self-starters who “were never very good a career path that encompassed all her set is an evolution,” said Estill. “In some sations about their journeys. Stefl is the at following rules.” In 1995, she interned interests. Before graduating with a jour- ways, I don’t think I started thinking of principal of Render Studios and Estill at Such Video, a local multi-media pro- nalism degree in 1995, she contemplat- myself as an expert until someone called is the principal and creative director for duction company. Two years later, Stefl ed studying anthropology and biochem- me an expert.” Redhead Design Studio. graduated from Michigan State Univer- istry. Experts or not, both Red Head and Realizing she was more interested Render Studios have garnered state- in designing pages than hunting down wide clientele, including Michigan quotes, Estill spent the next five years State University, United Dairy Industry working in the creative department at of Michigan, Northern Initiatives and an advertising agency. Ellie’s Place. After discovering industries within “We’re in the business of helping peo- their wheelhouse, both Estill and Stefl ple look good and being put together learned another crucial lesson in the Art ourselves,” Estill said. “What we hope of Being a Multihyphenate: knowing to do for our listeners is take off that when to go off on your own. veneer and talk about how difficult it Around the early 2000s, both Estill really is and take off that stress to help andSUPER Stefl felt like they BOWLS!! hit a wall or “glass normalize it for people a little bit.”

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Please check our Facebook page in the coming weeks for information about our hours. Construction right next to and in front of us may require that we be closed a few days. City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 23 Former MSU professor Lev Raphael retells university horrors 'State University Murder' Raphael said writing his newest book inspired him to continue the series, and creates fictional spin he is working on the 10th iteration. on real events As with all his mystery books, “State University of Murder” is peppered with By BILL CASTANIER literary references and author quotes When Lev Raphael finished “Assault ranging from William Golding’s “Lord With a Deadly Lie,“ he thought it of the Flies” to Joan Didion’s “Play It would be the last mystery book he as It Lays.” would write. Raphael said in addition to online “I didn’t see where the series would teaching, he is keeping himself busy go from there,” Raphael said. But learning Dutch and Swedish and tak- something changed his mind. ing voice lessons through the MSU William Dwyer His inspiration came from the usual Community Music School. Author Lev Raphael locale for his mysteries: Michigan State “It’s just a hobby,” he said. However, University and its ongoing saga with who really knows what could inspire University of Michigan. handling sexual assault cases. For 12 the author’s next plot for a murder Except for his foreboding first name, years, the author taught writing in the mystery. the new chairman, Napoleon Padovani English Department and the American appears to be charming, fashionably Thought and Language program at dressed and cosmopolitan. However, he MSU while he wrote 26 fiction and “State University of Murder” satirizes soon lives up to his name and begins to nonfiction books. He also taught writ- dismantle or change assignments and corporate greed and higher education. ing at the University of Massachusetts program direction without any obvious at Amherst and Fordham University. “Don’t’ you think SUM’s become even reason. “This book is a book I didn’t expect more corporate, more interested in big At first, Hoffman and Stefan admire to write, but it was a book I had to bucks from foreign students? It’s like Napoleon, but when he tries to bul- UPCOMING EVENTS write,” said Raphael referring to his this giant whirlpool sucking in mon- ly Hoffman into hiring his choice for recent novel, “State University Murder: ey without paying attention to its core SUMMER READING a residence in an endowed program, A Nick Hoffman Mystery.” mission to teach and reach out to the Hoffman gets suspicious. Mystery KICKOFF PARTY “It was ripped from the headlines-lit- community. What happened to caring readers will recognize what comes next Saturday, June 1 · 11am erally,” Raphael said, using a cliché he about our land grant heritage?” — a body and an investigation to find teaches writing students not to use. Readers will also discover that Join us for big fun as we kick off this a murderer. What’s left is sorting out Since retiring from MSU, he has been Hoffman is not fond of the trend to year’s “Explore the World Around You” everyone’s motives, and it’s not easy. summer reading club. Pick up your teaching writing online at writewith- “brand” universities — think “Spartans’ Raphael said he likes to take real sit- summer reading packet and check outborders.com. His next workshop Will” or “Spartan Nation.” uations and take them to extremes. out our stations featuring Abrams runs in June and is titled “Mystery Raphael also weaves into his mystery Planetarium and the MSU Dairy Store. “Mysteries are a good vehicle for Writing 1.0.” a physical relocation of the English social criticism and satire,” he said. He finds online teaching much more program from a historical building to And Raphael uses those two charac- MAGIC / KEYFORGE satisfying than teaching in a classroom. what he described in the book as “an teristics to parodize State University of GAME NIGHT Online courses are limited to 10 stu- eyesore: three small, grim squat floors Michigan, SUM and by design, MSU. Tuesday, June 4 · 6pm dents per class, contrasted with 25 or of white tile and streaky white lino- Some of the criticism of academia more students in a typical classroom. leum…It looked more like the head- in the book is thinly veiled and points “Online I can provide much more quarters of a pharmaceutical company Come play Magic or KeyForge in directly at his former employer. a casual, friendly environment. individual attention to a student’s writ- than anything related to education.” He writes: “Money, Reputation and Commander is the most popular Magic ing,” he said. This is more than reminiscent of some Sports were SUM’s Holy Trinity.” Later format these nights. Additionally, all Raphael added, “I was ready to walk changes on the MSU campus. Magic products are 20% for those who in a conversation with Stefan he asks, away from the arrogance and inhuman- attend the event. ity of administrators.” This sentiment is echoed in the book series by its protag- CHILDREN’S STORY TIME onist, English Professor Nick Hoffman, and his spouse, Stefan. 307 E. Grand River, E. Lansing Saturdays · 11am He also said he was deeply influ- 332-0112 ⬧ We validate parking enced by two women he knew, who Mon. - Sat. 10-7 pm, Sun. 12-5 pm We will read great books for great kids felt their assault cases weren’t handled and guide your preschooler in a small www.curiousbooks.com art project or related make and take properly by MSU. Both women were We have books you always activity. You won’t want to miss our former employees at Michigan State Donuts with Dad Father’s Day Story University. Their situations were wide- wanted but never knew existed! Time on June 15! ly covered by news outlets. 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Strike a pose on a paddleboard for this beginner Juno award-winning Canadian folk artist Lynn Miles friendly yoga class on Lake Lansing. Leading the makes a stop in Lansing on a Michigan tour. The class is Chris Martindale, a certified stand up New York Times music critic Jon Pareles said, “She paddle (SUP) instructor. The class consists of a made being forlorn sound like a state of grace.” 30-minute intro to paddle boarding and one hour of yoga. 7:30 to 9 p.m., $18 6 to 7:30 p.m., $35 The Robin Theatre Lake Lansing Park North 1105 S. Washington Ave. 6260 E. Lake Dr., Haslett Lansing (517) 676-2233 (989) 878-1810 pk.ingham.org/Parks/LakeLansingParkNorth.aspx therobintheatre.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

By Rob Brezsny May 29 - June 4, 2019 Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks a skateboarding mathematician meditating on an "Your Choices it will make good sense for you to travel down almost-impossible-to-solve equation as I practice Are"--out of winding paths replete with interesting twists and my skateboard tricks; and a fierce forest witch four options. provocative turns. The zigzags you'll be inspired who casts spells on nature-despoilers; and a gothic to pursue won't be inconvenient or inefficient, but heroine with twelve suitors; and the sexiest cat by Matt Jones rather will be instrumental in obtaining the healing that ever lived." I love how freewheeling and wide- Across you need. To honor and celebrate this oddly lucky ranging OceanAlgorithms is with her imaginative 1 Hearty drink phase, I'll quote parts of "Flying Crooked," a poem fantasies. In light of current astrological omens, by Robert Graves. "The butterfly will never master 6 Pen name? I encourage you to do the same. Give yourself the art of flying straight, yet has a just sense of permission to dream and scheme extravagantly. 9 Video game how not to fly: He lurches here and here by guess designer Sid and God and hope and hopelessness. Even the SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Geologists aren't exactly who created the acrobatic swift has not his flying-crooked gift." "Civilization" series sure why, but almost six million years ago, the Strait of Gibraltar closed up. As a result, the 14 Three-time World TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Has a part of you Mediterranean Sea was cut off from the Atlantic Series of Poker become too timid, docile, or prosaic? Is there Ocean, and within a thousand years, it had mostly winner Stu an aspect of your beautiful soul that is partially disappeared. Fast forward 600,000 years. Again, 15 "Deep Space Nine" muzzled, submissive, or housebroken? If so, now geologists don't understand how it happened, but security officer is a favorable time to seek an antidote. But listen a flood broke through the barrier, allowing the closely: the cure isn't to become chaotic, turbulent, 16 Egyptian-born ocean to flow back into the Mediterranean basin children's singer and out of control. It would be counterproductive and restore it to its previous status as a sea. I to resort to berserk mayhem. Here's a better way: propose that we invoke that replenishment as a 17 Ecuadoran be primal, lush, and exciting. Be wildly playful and province once unpredictably humorous and alluringly intriguing. holy symbol for the process you're engaged in: a famous for its gold Try experiments that rouse your rowdy sweetness, replenishment of your dried-out waters. 18 Wasabi-coated your unkempt elegance, your brazen joy, and your veggie sensual intelligence. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to meditate on this proposal from freelance writer 19 "Dark Side of the Radha Marcum: "The spiritual definition of love Moon" album image GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I prefer live theater over movies. The glossy flawlessness of films, is that when you look at the person you love, it 20 Legendary makes you love yourself more." I hope there's a lot producer of accomplished by machines that assemble and polish, is less emotionally rich than the direct impact of that kind of action going on for you in the next "Charlie's Angels" and four weeks. According to my assessment of life's "7th Heaven" of live performers' unmediated voices and bodies and emotions. Their evocative imperfections secret currents, all of creation will be conspiring 23 Renaissance move me in ways that glossy flawlessness can't. to intensify and deepen your love for yourself by Faire org. 47 Tiny pellets 4 Card game that sounds 33 Tarot character like an ancient ruler Even if you're not like me, Gemini, I invite you to intensifying and deepening your love for other 24 Fill in ___ blank 50 Period to remember 36 Competent experiment with my approach for a while—not just people. Cooperate with that conspiracy, please! 51 Spring setting 5 Jagger, to the Stones, 37 Change course 25 Unruly bunch e.g. in the entertainment you choose, but in all areas of suddenly your life. As much as possible, get your experience CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Is there a creature 26 "Sit, ___, sit. Good dog" 52 Outworn 6 The Big ___ ("Chantilly 38 "Let's shake on that" raw and unfiltered. on earth that's more annoying than the mosquito? ('80s TV vanity card) 53 Author Harper Lace" singer) I've never heard anyone gaze upon one of the 39 Dessert that may 29 Ouija board reply 54 Guitarist/songwriter 7 Notion, in France CANCER (June 21-July 22): I've got a message for pesky monsters sucking blood out of her arm for System of a Down and include molasses 30 Washington Post 8 Site of a pit crew? you from Cancerian poet Tyler Knott Gregson. and say, "Aw, what a cute little bug." And yet every editor portrayed by Liev Scars on Broadway 40 Dialect spoken by Please read it every day for the next 15 days, year there is a town in Russia that holds a jokey Schreiber in "Spotlight" 58 Basketball game site 9 Dr Pepper rival renamed nearly a billion people including when you first wake up and right before three-day celebration in honor of the mosquito. in 2001 33 Info page on many sites 60 Rho preceders 42 Taken-back sleep. Here it is: "Promise me you will not spend so The people who live in Berezniki even stage a 10 Take home pay merchandise much time treading water and trying to keep your "most delicious" competition, in which people 34 Gerund finish 61 Talks gibberish 11 "Saw that coming" 43 Sushi form head above the waves that you forget, truly forget, allow themselves to be pricked by mosquitoes for 35 Country with a red-and- 62 Herpetologist's study how much you have always loved to swim." twenty minutes, with an award going to whomever white flag 12 It makes up half the 45 Eurovision Song 63 1099-___ (annual tax riffraff? Contest 2019 host accumulates the most bites. I highly approve of 36 "Par ___" (airmail form from the bank) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 2003, a group of thieves the spirit of this approach for your own use in the 13 Goblet's edge 46 Friars Club functions in Antwerp, Belgium pulled off the biggest jewelry stamp) 64 Arthouse film, probably coming weeks, Capricorn. If you have fun with the 21 1996 Dream Team 47 Window coverings heist in history. To steal the diamonds, gold, and things that bother you, I bet they won't bother you 39 "The Raven" poet 65 Designation at some nickname 48 Hit from "Thriller" other gems, together worth more than $100 as much. 40 Internet connection meat markets million, they had to outsmart security guards, need 22 "___ Shot" (2019 Seth 49 They account for taste 66 Pub. staffers Rogen movie) a seismic sensor, a protective magnetic field, AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It's the Forever 41 O'Rourke who's running 67 Aviary abodes 55 "Puppy Love" songwriter Doppler radar, infrared detectors, and a lock. I Season, Aquarius. You have a poetic license to for president 27 Make a tunnel Paul mention this, Leo, because I suspect that in the Down act as if your body will live for a hundred years 42 Rule, briefly 28 E pluribus ___ 56 Pay attention to coming weeks you will have a comparable ability to and your soul will live for all eternity. You are 1 Somewhat seasick 31 New York county insinuate yourself into the presence of previously authorized to believe that in the coming decades 43 "Epic ___ Battles of 57 Orson Welles's "Citizen inaccessible treasures and secrets and codes. History" 2 Loosen your boots near Pennsylvania (or ___" you will grow steadily wiser, kinder, happier, and Pennsylvania county near You'll be able to penetrate barriers that have kept wilder. During the Forever Season, you may have 44 Star of "An American in 3 Ancient Greek New York) 58 Campfire remains you shut off from valuable things. (P.S. But I hope Paris" and "Gigi" marketplaces dreams like flying over a waterfall at sunset, or 32 Each 59 "Messenger" material that unlike the Antwerp thieves, you'll use your finding the lost magic you were promised before superpowers in an ethical manner.) you were born, or discovering the key to a healing you feared would always elude you. As you careen ©2019 Jonesin' Crosswords ([email protected]) Ans wers Page 27 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the northeast corner of Spain, bordering France, is an area known as through this unpredictable grace period, your Catalonia. With its own culture and language, it understanding of reality may expand dramatically. SUDOKU Advanced has a long history of seeking complete autonomy. I bet you'll get practical epiphanies about how to On four occasions it has declared itself to be express yourself with greater effectiveness. independent from Spain. The most recent time TO PLAY was in 2017, when 92 percent of the Catalans PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A musical historian who voted expressed the desire to be free of from Cambridge University decided it would Spain's rule. Alas, none of the rebellions have be amusing to perform forgotten songs that Fill in the grid so that succeeded. In the latest instance, no other nation were written in the Rhineland a thousand years on Earth recognized Catalonia's claim to be an ago. His research wasn't easy, because musical every row, column, and independent republic. In contrast to its frustrated notation was different back then. But he ultimately attempts, your own personal quest to seek reconstructed the tunes in ways that he felt were outlined 3-by-3 box greater independence could make real progress 80 percent faithful to the originals. He and other in the coming months. For best results, formulate musicians subsequently performed and recorded contains the numbers 1 a clear intention and define the precise nature of them. I propose a somewhat comparable the sovereignty you seek. Write it down! assignment for you in the coming weeks, Pisces. through 9 exactly once. You will benefit, I believe, from trying to recover LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A Libran blogger named the truth about events that occurred a long time No guessing is required. OceanAlgorithms wrote, "I'm simultaneously ago and/or by trying to revivify old beauty that has wishing I were a naturalist whose specialty is finding new relevance. The solution is unique. undiscovered species in well-explored places; and

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Emerging Lansing band plays hometownphoto credit Rev.show Dan Plasman Outdoor concert features Missy Raines, David Luning Saturday, June 1 @ The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Saturday, June 8 @ Bailey Park, 300 Bailey St., East Lansing. All ages, $18, $16 adv., 6 p.m. $10 donation For the past month, Lansing’s own Hot tangible items available, including the band’s The Pump House is a neighborhood-run October, Raines released her latest album, Mulligan has been embarking on its lengthy 2018 full-length album, “Pilot,” on colored vinyl listening room located in the heart of the the “Royal Traveller” LP, which Bluegrass Today spring tour. After playing dates from New — half-mustard yellow, half-red with black Bailey Neighborhood in East Lansing, and applauded for its eclectic batch of “heartfelt York to Los Angeles, the emerging pop splatter. No Sleep also reissued the group’s is a longtime supporter of touring and local ballads and songs of subtle persuasion.” The punks return home Saturday for a headlining 2017 EP, “Opportunities,” on yellow and Americana acts. Along with its ongoing publication also dubbed her “one of bluegrass’ slot at The Loft. The all-ages show includes transparent purple vinyl. Fans of Taking Back calendar of intimate concerts, each year it’s most preferred partisans.” Another returning performances from the band’s tour mates Sunday or Motion City Soundtrack might want also host to Pumpstock, an all-day outdoor act is California-based singer/songwriter Belmont, Kayak Jones, Fredo Disco and to snag copies before they’re gone — each concert showcasing two stages of talent, local David Luning, whose 2017 sophomore Future Teens. It’s been a busy few years for vinyl release is a limited edition of 500 copies. food vendors, a “ukulele petting zoo” and album, “Restless,” has earned him praise Hot Mulligan, especially since it signed with Since the band was formed by Chris various children’s activities, including Rogo from Rolling Stone, who hailed him as a No Sleep Records—a California-based label Freeman (guitar/vocals) and Nathan “Tades” The Clown. Organizers encourage attendees “rebellious troubadour.” Luning first garnered known for its long roster of notable releases, Sanville (vocals), Hot Mulligan has gone to “bring chairs, blankets, your family, your national attention in 2014, when he appeared including records from La Dispute and The through a few lineup changes. Since its debut friends and your dogs.” All proceeds go to the on ABC’s “American Idol.” Other mainstage Wonder Years. EP, 2015’s “Fenton,” a rotating cast has cut performers, children’s entry is free. performers include Jen Sygit & The Dirty Since its 2014 formation, Hot Mulligan has a series of records, including the “Pilot” This year, the festival’s 10th annual event, Looks, Olivia Mainville & The Aquatic stayed true to its poppy, emo-doused brand LP, which climbed to No. 13 on the Billboard hosts returning headliner Missy Raines, Troupe and The Matt Bliton Band. The of punk. While much of the five-piece’s catalog Heatseekers chart. Since 2016, the lineup has a winner of seven “Bass Player of the Year” second stage spotlights locals Nicholas is streamed at hotmulligan.bandcamp.com, also comprised guitarist Ryan Malicsi, bassist awards from the International Bluegrass Merz, Abbey Hoffman, Wes Millhouse No Sleep Records’ website also has plenty of Garrett Willig and drummer Brandon Blakeley. Music Association. For this performance, the and Tania Watt. For set times and more, visit Nashville resident brings her acoustic trio. In facebook.com/Pumpstock.

DESTINATION WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Black Mass 9PM LIVE Classic Pub & Grill, 16219 Old US 27 DJ Trivia 8PM Karaoke 8PM Coach's, 6201 Bishop Road Homespun 9PM AND Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Karaoke, 9PM Karaoke, 9PM Karaoke 9PM El Azteco West, 1016 W. Saginaw Karaoke 6:30PM The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Good Cookies Band 8PM Jeff Shoup & Friends 8:30PM LOCAL Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Karaoke Kraze Fragment of Soul Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee Trivia with Sporcle 9 PM Live Music w/Shelby & Jake 8PM The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Country-ish feat. Mac Watts 7:30PM Hot Mulligan 6PM Macs Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. James Gardin & Ian Kenville 8PM Upcoming show? Contact Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Lynn Miles 7:30PM Rodeo Boys Album Release 8PM City of Stone Album Release 8PM [email protected] Unicorn, 327 Cesar E. Chavez, Lansing Live Music w/Jimmy G and the Capitols 9PM Live Music w/Gina Garner Band 9PM UrbanBeat, 1213 Turner St. SAM.I.AM 5PM Skyward Fusion Band 7PM Lady Champagne & Motor City Blues Crew 8PM Fatboy and Jive Turkey 7PM City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 27 From Page 24 Gardening 101 - 12-2 p.m. Hunter Park Complex, 9410 Davis Hwy, Dimondale. East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com. GardenHouse, 1400 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing. EVENTS Open House - Visit Michigan’s oldest ethnic Free Concert & Breakfast - 10 a.m.-12:30 Straw Bale Gardening - 10-11 a.m. AL!VE, club. 12-5 p.m. Lansing Liederkranz Club, p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7000 Connecting Michigan for Health and 800 W Lawrence, Charlotte. myalive.com. 5828 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing. 517-882-6330. W. Saginaw, Lansing. 517-321-6100. Legal Summit - 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. EVENTS World Migratory Bird Day/Be a Tourist Lansing Vegan Potluck - 6-8 p.m. Clerical in Your Town - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Potter Park Technical Union, MSU @ 2990 E Lake Lansing Mason Chess & Backgammon Club American Baptist Women of Michigan Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. 517- Rd, East Lansing. vegmichigan.org. - 6-8 p.m. Bestsellers Books and Coffee, 2019 Annual Retreat & Conference - 12 p.m. 483-4222. potterparkzoo.org. 360 S. Jefferson St, Mason. business. St Francis Center, 703 E. Main St., DeWitt. ARTS masonchamber.org. ARTS Be A Tourist Block Party! - Stop by the Art House: Open Studio Time - Bring 1600 block of E Kalamazoo to enjoy our Chalk of the Town - 1232 Turner St. 10 a.m.- your own materials 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lansing Tuesday, June 4 festivities! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Allen Neighbor- 5 p.m. Lansing. iloveoldtown.org. Art Gallery, 119 N Washington Sq, Ste 101, hood Center, 1611 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing. Lansing. 517-374-6400. lansingartgallery.org. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Sunday, June 2 Be a Tourist in Your Own Town - Explore Monday, June 3 MSU Summer Intensive on Community the Greater Lansing area. Purchase a CLASSES AND SEMINARS Engaged Scholorship - Kellogg Center, 219 $1 passport for admission to over 90 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing. CLASSES AND SEMINARS canr.msu.edu. attractions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. lansingmi.gov. Cerulean Warbler Weekend - workshops and guided nature experiences. Michigan East Lansing Roller Derby Summer Color Run – Join us for our 2nd annual EVENTS Audubon, 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200, Bootcamp Orientation - 7-10 p.m. Court Quest Color Run. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Uncle Okemos. michiganaudubon.org. One, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing. John’s Cider Mill, St. Johns. ujcidermill.com. Connecting Michigan for Health and Legal Summit - 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Lansing Juggling - Learn how to juggle! 2-4 p.m. MSU Summer Intensive on Community Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Contra and Square Dance - All dances Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., Engaged Scholorship - Kellogg Center, 219 taught – no partner needed. 7-10 p.m. 215 N. East Lansing. S Harrison Rd, East Lansing. Capitol Ave., Lansing. tenpoundfiddle.org. Professional Speaker Series: Breast EVENTS canr.msu.edu. Cancer Awareness, Prevention & Skin Care, Aging Skin and Skin Cancer - Treatment - 5:30-6:30 p.m. AL!VE, 800 W GL Recycle & Compost Hours: 8 am - 4 American Baptist Women of Michigan 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meridian Senior Center, Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. myalive.com. pm Grand Ledge. oneidatownship.org. 2019 Annual Retreat & Conference - 12 p.m. 4000 Okemos Rd, Okemos. 517-706-5045. St Francis Center, 703 E. Main St., DeWitt. Gypsies at Heart Vintage Market - 10 SUNDAY JUNE 2 >> BEAUTY & BEAST SALON AND JIU-JITSU GYM PRESENTS DAY OF EMPOWERMENT a.m.-4 p.m. The Summit Sports and Ice East Lansing Farmers Market - 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 300 Valley Court, Refuse to be a victim of bad hair and people with FRIDAY, MAY 31 >> LADY CHAMPAGNE AND THE MOTOR CITY BLUES CREW a back-to-back class on curling hair and personal defense. Salon owner and jiu-jitsu practitioner Alicia Grace Hicks will teach basic self-defense moves along with hair-curling techniques and With 38 years of blues singing experience, Lady protection from heat damage. Bringing a friend Champagne headlines every Saturday night at along who hasn’t been in the salon will earn a free Bert’s Marketplace in Detroit’s historic Eastern shine treatment. Market District. She’s been doing it weekly for 5 p.m., $15 over 14 years. See this Detroit Blues Hall of Famer perform a soul, blues and Motown set at Beauty & Beast Salon and Jiu-Jitsu gym UrbanBeat. 6070 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing 8 p.m. to midnight, $10 (517) 554-6853 UrbanBeat facebook.com/beautyandbeastsalon19/ 1213 Turner St., Lansing, (517) 331-8440 SATURDAY JUNE 1 >> SALSA ABOVE THE WATER urbanbeatevents.com Three DJs will play salsa, merengue and bachata tunes on the Michigan Princess for a three-hour boat ride full of dancing. Appetizers and drink NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING East Lansing Planning Commission specials available all night.

Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $20 Planning Commission on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Michigan Princess Court, Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing. 3004 W. Main St., Lansing A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1460, an ordinance to amend The (517) 627-2154 Code of the City of East Lansing by adding a new section, which new section shall be michiganpincess.com designated as Section 50-532, of Division I – Generally – of Article VI – Business, Office, and Industrial Districts and amending Section 50-793, of Division VI – East Village District – of Chapter 50 – Zoning – of The Code of The City Of East Lansing to require universal CROSSWORD SOLUTION design features in multiple family housing within business districts. SUDOKU SOLUTION From Pg. 25 From Pg. 25 Call (517) 319-6930, the Department of Planning, Building and Development, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, for additional information. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. These matters will be on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting after the public hearing is held, at which time the Commission may vote on them. The Planning Commission's recommendations are then placed on the agenda of the next City Council meeting. The City Council will make the final decision on these applications.

The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Planning Department, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6930. TDD Number: 1-800-649-3777. Jennifer Shuster City Clerk CP#19-158 28 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 29, 2019 FOOD & DRINK DINING OUT IN GREATER LANSING Pizza shop offering giant slices to open in Stadium District By DENNIS BURCK Pizza Co. will host a soft opening “One thing is being in the area we A pizza oven will be firing 18-inch Thursday. The pizzeria will share a are at, a lot of people want something pizzas until 3 a.m. each weekend space with Taps 25. Pizza and alcohol portable on the go, whether they are starting with this latest addition to can be interchanged between venues. going to a bar or going to a game. We downtown Lansing’s pizza scene. Good Slice will cut its large pies into want something for people to easily Specializing in slices, Good Slice six pieces, perfect for folding up and get, sit down and eat it here or, take it getting that hot-dog-eating head tilt. home,” White said. About those hot dogs — the estab- “Piggie Smalls” is the signature piz- lishment will serve a coney dog pizza, za with sausage, bacon and ham. Good among other off-the-wall creations. Slice will offer five main pizzas to ex- Co-owners Scott VanGilder and Je- pect with a daily rotating special. rome White saw a void in local busi- The team is developing a dill pickle nesses in the downtown pizza scene pizza, he added. and took advantage of it. “We’ve been experimenting with a White owns Taps 25, The Loft and lot of things, some truly phenomenal Media Advantage businesses next and others god awful. We are just two Courtesy photo door to Good Slice. normal guys who like to make crazy A pineapple and ham piece A special just for you! “One of the things we’ve been talking pizzas.” from Good Slice Pizza. about for years is having the ability Its sauce is a signature blend de- Buy One to serve food at Taps and serve food veloped by Stan’s Sauce and the Good For decor, Good Slice will feature Dinner to service the whole building,” White Slice general manager Shane Smith. pictures of celebrities in classic poses GET ONE said. “This space is a great space to not There will also be a gluten-free crust holding slices of pizza. It also will have only service the bar, but to be a stand- option. In addition to pizza, cookies, a wall of framed memes about pizzas. ½ OFF! alone business itself.” pretzel and classic breadsticks will be “You can fold our pizza like New York style, but it is not so thin to Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM VanGilder brings three years of pre- offered along with four types of salads. Friday 11AM-10:45PM vious pizza shop experience to the ta- The centerpiece to the pizza making where everything slides off it,” Van- Saturday 11AM-10:30PM Gilder said. “What do we call that?” Sunday 11AM-9PM ble. The pair said the focus on slices operation will be Good Slice’s Turbo- comes from the mission of fast, fresh chef oven. Using convection, this oven “We call it Lansing style,” White 300 N. CLIPPERT STREET, SUITE 17 said, on queue. LANSING, MI 48912 • 517.203.0096 food convenience. gets to a temperature of 500 degrees and can make a full pizza in three minutes 25 seconds. A regular pizza oven with an 18-inch Good Slice Pizza buy a slice Monday to Thursday pie would struggle to pull that off in 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. around 10 minutes, White said. 11:30 a.m. Friday to 3 a.m. GET ONE Saturday “We think collectively, with all of 4 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. this synergy around the Lansing Cen- Sunday Sunday ter, Cooley and state workers, there is FREE!Dine in or carry out only. EVENT PERMITTING a lot of opportunities for everyone to 414 E. Michigan Ave., 1135 E GRAND RIVER Limit 2 per custome per visit. Lansing Exp. 6/1/196/5/19 prosper from what is going on down www.goodslicepizzaco.com EAST LANSING here,” White said. (517) 332-0858 OPEN 7 DAYS 10AM-4AM City Pulse • May 29, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 29

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