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DIVERGENT 2017 VOICES 2018 4 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017 Feedback VOL. 17 ISSUE 12 What is the Separate Tax Ingham County has slowly been Limitation Proposal? overcome by budget challenges thanks (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com This November Ingham County in part to the Headlee Rollback. ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-5061 voters will be asked to consider some- Headlee might have sounded like a or email [email protected] thing called a “separate tax limitation” good idea at the time, but who in 1978 PAGE CLASSIFIEDS: (517) 999-5066 for the County, general law townships could have imagined declining property 8 and the Intermediate School District. values like those experienced during the EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz [email protected] • (517) 999-5061 Just what does this “separate tax lim- Great Recession? Schor leads pack in Lansing fundraising ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER • Mickey Hirten itation” mean? If approved, it means County Commissioners have already [email protected] millage rates for the County, gener- stretched fiscal reserves to their lim- ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Eve Kucharski [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 al law townships and Intermediate it. The 2018 budget proposal calls for PAGE PRODUCTION MANAGER • School District will be reset to rates elimination of 31 jobs bringing the [email protected] • (517) 999-5066 originally approved in the 1970’s. overall workforce reduction to almost 12 STAFF WRITERS • Lawerence Cosentino [email protected] Voters approved the Headlee 10% since 2009. Traditional retire- Todd Heywood Amendment to the Michigan consti- ment programs were replaced in 2013 Get an inside look of the East Lansing Film Festival [email protected] tution in 1978 to curb overall growth in favor of a more economically-stable SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR • Rich Tupica of taxable property value through an hybrid pension plan. Restructured [email protected] PAGE ASSISTANT SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR automatic millage reduction known employee health insurance benefits Mandy Jackson • [email protected] as the “Headlee Rollback.” Automatic resulted in savings of more than $2 16 Contributors: Andy Balaskovitz, Justin Bilicki, Daniel rollbacks over the years have reduced million since 2015. E. Bollman, Capital News Service, Bill Castanier, Ingham County’s millage rate from Despite these examples of diligent Find out how Pewabic Pottery got its name Mary C. Cusack, Tom Helma, Gabrielle Lawrence 6.8 mils to 6.4206 mils creating a rev- budget stewardship over the years, Johnson, Eve Kucharski, Terry Link, Andy McGlashen, Kyle Melinn, Mark Nixon, Shawn Parker, Stefanie Pohl, enue reduction of roughly $2.7 mil- events beyond the control of local offi- Dennis Preston, Allan I. Ross, Dylan Tarr, Rich Tupica, lion in 2018. See Millage, Page 6 Cover Ute Von Der Heyden, David Winkelstern, Paul Wozniak Interns: Kelly Sheridan, Shruti Saripalli, Houghton endorsement undeserved Art Sherry Min-Wang Incredibly, The Pulse also focused Distribution manager: Paul Shore • (517) 999-5061 I’m surprised at your endorsement of on one word in Jeremy’s adFate which said Box it by Rachel Harper Delivery drivers: Frank Estrada, Dave Fisher, Jack Tina Houghton in Lansing’s 2nd ward that he wants to work for “REGULAR” Sova, Richard Simpson, Thomas Scott Jr. election contest. You glossed over her people. And then they ridiculouslyof con- MOVE TO: PILGRIM neglecting to pay traffic tickets and her cluded that Garza’s appeal was likely UCC subsequent request of the city attor- because 30.6 % of 2nd wardfaith: voters MOVING WHITHER NSING’SCHURCHES ney to quash an arrest warrant. She picked Trump or that Jeremy was using SEE PAGE  deserves more than simple “criticism” “empty political rhetoric.”! for these two instances of bad judg- When I, a regular person, met Jeremy, ment and behavior by a council mem- I was very impressed with him. Jeremy ber. They are, by themselves, sufficient sat down on my front steps to talk and reason to disqualify her from re-election. listened to my comments. In your endorsement, you either In contrast, here are some Tina forgot or chose not to review her very Houghton facts : questionable judgments and behaviors Houghton proudly pointed out her union when she first ran for the 2nd ward membership on her re-election page ! council seat when she was in arrears on In 2009, she swore that she didn’t owe her Lansing property taxes . She also any taxes to the City --- a lie (by omis- had not reveal non-payment of proper- sion) because those taxes were actually ty taxes when she applied to sit on the overdue and had already been forwarded city’s Parks Board. to Ingham County for collection. Tina Houghton has apparently learned Two developers along with Kevin A. that truth and ethics are not a prerequisites McKinney (the chief lobbyist to legal- for holding public office in Lansing, for she ize all marijuana) threw a fundraiser was elected to the city council and appoint- for Tina Houghton and Kathie Dunbar. ed to the Park Board. s this the lesson we Would it be difficult to assume that these want for future candidates to public office fundraisers might want some “pay back”? in Lansing? I ask the City Pulse to with- Quoting the City Pulse : “Her critics draw its endorsement of Houghton. say Houghton is not responsive enough —Claude Beavers to constituents” as well as:, in “Special Lansing treatment? Councilwoman facing arrest over ticket gets relief from city attorney.” Supporting Garza Please, when you go to vote, make sure This newspaper recently tried to discourage you vote for the REGULAR candidate its readers from voting for Jeremy Garza. Jeremy Garza. It couldn’t find much to complain about —Suzanne Elms-Barclay except he is plumber and is in a Union. Lansing City Pulse • November 1, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION BIG BUCKS FOR 21-YEAR-OLD C Real estate PAC donates $32,823 to newcomer Stephens in EL Council race OF THE WEEK The Greater Lansing Association of not filed her report as of Tuesday morning. Realtors wants political neophyte Aaron The three are on Tuesday’s ballot to fill Stephens on the East Lansing City Council. two seats. Partnering with the Michigan Mark Dickens, policy director at the Association of Realtors and the National Greater Lansing Association of Realtors, Association for Realtors, the local real said his group “wants to see change in estate trade group has orchestrated a East Lansing.” He cited Stephens’ willing- $32,823 campaign blitz for the 21-year- ness to listen and “unite” the community. old Michigan State University senior. “We’d like to see increased collabora- That’s three times the $10,383 that tion and cooperation with Michigan State Stephens, a Democrat seeking a nonpar- University,” Dickins said, echoing a theme 402 S. Walnut St. tisan seat on the Council, raised for his of Stephens’ campaign. In general, he said, Lansing campaign, according to campaign finance the association wants to foster greater reports filed with the Ingham County regional cooperation. The sign at the front entrance to Clerk on Friday. He spent $4,016, leaving He said the organization plans to “start this home identifies this building as the him with $6,367 in the final week of the supporting candidates in this fashion historic residence of Richard Glaister, campaign. going forward. “We think collaboration “Master Mason for Capitol Building.” Incumbent Ruth Beier didn’t raise and cooperation is important to moving Glaister and his wife, Deborah, raised any money for her campaign, nor did she the region forward.” He said, to a less- a family in the 1876 house, including spend any, leaving her with $1,824 cash er financial extent, the association has their son, Joseph, who worked with his father as a stone cutter. on hand, according to her finance report. STEPHENS The other incumbent, Susan Woods, had See Stephens, Page 6 While it is speculated that Lansing architect Darius Moon guided a remodeling of the house, the Glaisters were friends with architect James Why don’t people vote? Jhané Gill, 19, East Lansing Appleyard, who is presumed to be the home’s designer. Joseph Glaister Look for usual light turnout would eventually hire Moon to design Will you be voting? Tuesday in local races a commercial block, which stood on I am registered, but no I probably won’t be voting. South Washington Avenue before its Cities nationwide have problems get- Why not? loss to a fire in 1988. ting people to vote in local elections. One I just don’t have the time right now to go out and vote. I’m a col- Like many buildings of its era, this study from Portland State University ana- lege student so I have a busy schedule. house exhibits both Queen Anne and lyzed 23 million voting records and voters Italianate details, including carved over the age of 65 are 15 times more likely Brandon Lee, 27, Lansing stone window lintels over tall windows to vote than anyone between the ages of and intricately detailed wood 18 and 34. Do you plan to vote? brackets. Historical photos document “Let’s not pretend that local policies I looked at my schedule today and noticed election day was the the loss of a pair of covered porches. don’t affect things,” said Phil Keisling, 7th. I don’t know what we’re voting for this time around, that’s main- However, the bulk of the original Portland State’s director of public service. ly it. I’m not too sure what we’re voting for. structure remains intact. “The vast majority sits on the sidelines, How could a city encourage you to vote? The home’s survival stands in and the youngest generation is basically I don’t really know. I see all the signs on the corner on the streets. stark contrast to the fate of the deferring to their grandparents to make It just feels disconnected from me overall. other neighborhood homes found in political decisions.” archival photos. Alice Sessions, who Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope said has owned the home since 1966, Kai Walser, 30, Lansing received a 2017 Preservation Lansing younger voters tend not to vote in local Award acknowledging her efforts to elections. As an example, he noted turn- Are you registered and do you plan to vote? preserve the house in the face of this out in the 2013 election. Overall, only Right now I’m not currently registered to vote in Lansing, so I can’t. loss of surrounding fabric. 17.3 percent of Lansing voted. Those over Once I do get registered I’ll vote in the elections. I think it is important to 60 had a 43 percent turnout, while those vote nationally but also locally, because the local is what takes care of us. —Daniel E. Bollman, AIA 18-21 had only a 3.99 percent, and those What could a city do to encourage people to get registered? 22-30 just 5.02 percent. I think Lansing does a pretty good job right now. My workplace “Eye candy of the Week” is our weekly Will the turnout on Tuesday be any dif- brought people in to get our employees registered, but I know a lot of workplaces don’t look at some of the nicer properties in Lansing. ferent? Unlikely. Here is what potential want to get involved in politics. It rotates each with Eyesore of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lansingci- voters ... and non voters ... are saying. typulse.com or call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061. See Voters, Page 6 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017

the spending. Nicholas Collier, 27, Stephens Asked if the association was after Voters Lansing any specific legislative changes to from page 5 benefit Realtors, Dickens said its from page 5 Do you plan to vote? motives were entirely aimed at fos- Yeah, everybody has backed Lansing mayoral candidate tering more cooperation “to move Jamie Gasanov, 20, a voice and you should Andy Schor and Council candidates together as a region.” East Lansing be heard, you’re part Kathie Dunbar, Tina Houghton, Beier said in an interview Monday of the country and you Brian Jackson and Peter Spadafore night she was unclear why the group Are registered, and are should participate. for the same reason. had endorsed only Stephens in the race. you voting? Dickens said his team worked But she said she was informed about I’m not registered, Why do you think people don’t vote? with the National Association of the decision earlier. She could not recall and I have not been It always seems like [politicians] come Realtors to design a campaign to who specifically from GLAR had called voting in the smaller on a platform like they’re for the people, advocate for Stephens’ election to her, but she said the first reason they elections, but I should. but halfway through it devolves into a office. The national group political gave for the group’s decision not to What would encourage people to vote? scheme. They need more correspondence action committee was the seventh endorse her was her income tax stance. Maybe give some incentives for stu- and more of an open door. largest PAC in total receipts from Woods, Beier and Stephens are dents who don’t think it’s important, or 2016 to 2017, according to Open all on the record supporting the con- maybe just raise awareness. Secrets. The independent campaign troversial tax proposal on Tuesday’s William Dunn, 31, watchdog reported the group raised ballot to impose an income tax on Andrew Parham, 21, Okemos just over $8.5 million. residents. Beier said she pointed out Lansing Also involved in the campaign to to the GLAR representative that all Are you going to vote? Are you going to vote elect Stephens is the former legal direc- three candidates for the two seats My first time voting next week? tor of the Michigan Republican Party, have essentially the same position. was in last year’s pres- There was a church Eric Doster. His office is the mail- “He didn’t really have a response to idential election, but I in Haslett where I used ing address for the the new Greater that,” she said. don’t really think vot- to vote. I honestly don’t Lansing Association of Realtors PAC. Dickens said the tax proposal did ing for city council or even know where to vote now, because I It was formed by the national, state and not play a role in the group’s decision, just a mayor is really gonna make a differ- don’t even like anything about the govern- local real estate associations on Oct. 4, and that no candidates had discussed ence. I just don’t really care. ment really. according to finance filings from the specific policy issues during their vet- What would encourage you to vote? What would encourage you to vote? Ingham County Clerk’s Office. ting process. Maybe if the city or schools taught us That’s not my prerogative personally, Seven days later, the National For his part, Stephens said he’s the difference these people make, because but maybe they [governments] should Association of Realtors sent a check “proud” to have the support of the I don’t see it personally. advertise more or make good on the prom- for $32,823 to the newly formed organization. ises they make. GLAR PAC. On Oct. 20, the GLAR “I’m happy to have the support of PAC sent all $32,823 to Colorado- people from both sides of aisle,” he said Reena Dunham, 44, Lansing based Access Marketing Services. It is in phone interview Tuesday morning. “I Will you be voting? providing mailings and Internet ads am glad they support my vision, but I I vote, because if I don’t I don’t have a right to say anything, I’ve got for Stephens. have no control over what they spend.” to have my voice heard. You can’t say anything about what’s going on if How Stephens’ candidacy advanced State Rep. Sam Singh, D-East you don’t put your opinion out there. local real estate interests is cloud- Lansing, who is one of Stephens’ ed. He has acknowledged the need chief supporters, did not respond to What could encourage people to vote? to discuss current zoning and rental requests for comment. Make it more approachable. A lot of people are afraid to approach restrictions, a perennial issued in East voting because they’re too mixed up on it. Lansing. He said he was surprised by — TODD HEYWOOD

ESTATE OF ESTELLE C. SCHAFER, and the Roman J. Schafer and Estelle C. Schafer history of fiscal accountability. guage. Voter approval of the sep- Revocable Trust dated June 26, Millage In August 2017 Standard and arate tax limitation proposal will 1997.Date of birth: 01/02/1918 Signed by Ingham County NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The Poor’s Global Ratings reaffirmed reset the County’s general oper- decedent, Estelle C. Schafer, who lived at 201 Mall Drive from page 4 Ingham County’s bond rating ating millage back to its original South, Apt. 7, Lansing, MI Board of Commissioners 48917, died on 05/03/2017. of AA+, adding their opinion level, resulting in a tax increase Creditors of the decedent Sarah Anthony are notified that all claims cials have reduced the County’s that the County’s management of $18.97 per year on homes against the estate or the trust Mark Grebner will be forever barred unless ability to provide financial sta- and institutional framework are with a taxable value of $50,000. presented to Janice Marie Deb Nolan Schafer Meriwether of 2301 bility. Inflation has outpaced “strong”. This high bond rating These additional dollars will be Lyman Drive, Lansing, MI 48912 Teri Banas and Paul James Miner of 6586 property tax revenue increases benefits taxpayers by assuring the applied directly to public services Oak Hill Road, Ortonville, MI Kara Hope 48426, named Co-Trustees/ by 30.9% since 2007. Cuts in lowest interest rates possible on already in place like health clin- Co-Personal Representatives, Randy Schafer within 4 months after the date of State funding continue. Changes public building projects. ics, police and parks that might publication of this notice. Robin Case Naeyaert in pension funding imposed County officials have been very otherwise be in jeopardy. Date: 10/25/17 Carol Koenig Attorney, Timothy W. Denney by Municipal Employees transparent in their near-con- Despite the challenges creat- Ryan Sebolt P39990, 110 N. Saginaw Street, Ste. 1, Lapeer, MI 48446, (810) Retirement System will double stant acknowledgment that ed by this 40-year-old law, its Victor Celentino 664-0750. pension costs by 2021. And yes, approval of the Headlee Override authors wisely preserved our Randy Maiville Janice Marie Schafer Meriwether, Co-Trustee/ Headlee Rollbacks have also had proposal would indeed result in democratic process by allowing Todd Tennis Co-Personal Representative, 2301 Lyman Drive, Lansing, MI Bryan Crenshaw 48912. a measurable impact on County a tax increase. That forthright voters to decide what to prior- Brian McGrain Paul James Miner, Co-Trustee/ revenue. disclosure is important because itize. Let us know what your Co-Personal Representative, 6586 Oak Hill Road, Ortonville, Financial experts have recog- State law requires the County to priorities are with your vote on MI 48426. nized the County’s long-standing use this complicated ballot lan- November 7. Thank you. City Pulse • November 1, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

East Lansing • Meridian Township • East Lansing • Meridian Township • East Lansing • Meridian Township • East Lansing • Meridian Township Debate: East Lansing income tax good or bad — you decide — PRO — — CON — East Lansing facing a ‘fiscal cliff’ Tax bad for city and schools

BY MARK MEADOWS taxes but has the unlimited ability to raise its tax BY RONALD FISHER undergraduate students working On November 7th, residents of the City annually. Since 2000, the University has raised East Lansing voters will have an part time. However, a low- wage of East Lansing will have the opportunity to tuition from roughly $152 per credit hour to option this November of approving or part-time worker earning more broaden the tax base of the City and reduce $482 per credit hour. While the City general fund a city income tax at rates of 1 per- than $5,000 would have to pay city property taxes to a Charter maximum of 13 has shrunk, the University’s has expanded from cent for residents and businesses income tax on that total amount mills; a historic low and the lowest permissible about $400 million to $1.3 billion. and .5 percent for nonresidents. (less a $600 exemption). Retirees City authorized property tax in Michigan. There are some in the community who The East Lansing City Council also would get a property tax cut, but The proposals, if adopted, will result in oppose the ballot proposals. The No folks proposed that with the implemen- not owe city income tax on retire- a projected net revenue can be divided into University related, tation of the ment income, whereas young fam- increase of $5 million. The Landlords and the Lansing Regional Chamber income tax, ilies and low-wage and part-time City needs the extra money. of Commerce, which has put an incredible the property workers would face a tax increase. The request is not an exer- amount of money into the No campaign. tax rate would These tax changes will reduce cise in greed. The City is The No folks have claimed: be reduced to the incentive for many people, espe- faced with a fiscal cliff from 1. The City has not adopted the recommen- offset part of cially young families, to live in East which nearly all of the dations of the Financial Health Team before the income tax Lansing. It may similarly encourage property tax revenue of the putting the income tax on the ballot. This is a increase. workers and employers to locate out- City will have to be poured completely false claim. The City’s website con- Economic side the City. Already many have opt- MEADOWS into its pension fund. The tains a recommendation by recommendation FISHER research shows ed for the newer and growing areas result of a failure to pass the discussion of the City’s actions. It should be that this proposal in Meridian and Bath townships ballot proposals will, of necessity, exacerbate noted that recommendation 27 is to seek voter would likely adversely affect the and even Williamston or Mason, a an already reduced array of Police, Fire and approval of an income tax and a property tax City of East Lansing and also likely trend that would be strengthened. other personnel and a consequential significant reduction. Some of the others are to raise prop- create negative effects for the East Since 2000, population in Meridian reduction in City services. erty taxes instead of pursuing an income tax; Lansing School District. Township has grown by about 7 per- In 2000, our pension fund was 86% fund- 2. The income tax is bad for business. The City is presenting the proposal cent, but only about one-half percent ed. The City has never taken a holiday from Study after study shows that businesses locate as a tax on commuters – folks who in East Lansing. its required contributions. But, by 2006 the because of quality of life, available talent and work in East Lansing and live outside. Therefore, the result of an East Pension fund was 74% funded as the econo- good schools. Taxes are a consideration not a In fact, many City residents will have Lansing income tax could be a my wavered and in 2008, when the economy determiner. Utility rates are far more import- a substantial tax increase, although decrease in East Lansing’s resident crashed, the fund saw a 28% reduction in val- ant. BWL has the lowest rates in the state; all residents are not treated equally. population as well as decreases in ue. The fund has seen gains since that time but 3. The income tax will lower property values. Renters and younger homeowners land and housing prices. In addi- sits today at 54% funding with a requirement The proposals lower property taxes. Even if prop- and families are likely to see the larg- tion, it could lead to a continuing to attain full funding on an increasing scale erty values went down, which they would not, est net tax increases, whereas older decrease in the number of school- of annual contributions. The City Council has that would mean that a property owner would and retired individuals are expected age children living in the East passed a budget directive requiring 60% of any pay even lower taxes! People buy houses like they to have the smallest increases and Lansing School District. Others new revenue to be put into the fund. In the buy cars. They ask how much it will cost them a even potential net tax reductions. have noted that the tax could induce next 6 years, this amount coupled with existing month. If property taxes go down, they can afford A young family living in a businesses to locate outside of East required contributions will result in reducing to pay more for a house. Consequently property $150,000 home in the City with Lansing, as well. our annual contributions to acceptable, pre- values will more likely go up; a $100,000 income would face a Although many localities are dictable, affordable levels. 4. The income tax will make East Lansing net tax increase of $500 to $600. facing severe fiscal challenges as a Cities all across Michigan are in the same less attractive to young families. See Number Yet, a retired couple with the same result of state government laws and boat. Since 2000, state revenue sharing has 3 above. The lowered property taxes will make income could expect a $200 to policies, there are better alternatives been reduced by 24%. East Lansing has it more affordable for young families, not less. $400 tax cut. This happens because for a place like East Lansing than a reduced its work force by 130 positions. While Add to that the attraction of our incredibly retirement and social security city income tax. A local income tax the State standard for Police per thousand is great Schools and you have a true winning income are not taxed, and yet all for the City of East Lansing will not 1.5 officers, we are operating at 1 per thousand. combination. property owners would benefit from resolve these problems and likely will We sit today at 49 officers. In 2000 we had 69. 5. The property tax break will benefit the reduction in the property tax make things worse. A combination We have reduced our general fund by 1.3%. All Landlords. You can ask the Landlords that are rate. Those whose property value of appropriate support from the state new employees have had pensions and health funding the No campaign if they feel benefit- is low relative to taxable income – government (including fully funding care reformed through negotiation ted. Their property taxes will go down but their including residents who are young- Public Act 289), a payment from Cities are not alone in dealing with this profits will be taxed. There is a reason rental er, families in starter homes, and MSU in lieu of taxes, and improved significant reduction in state revenue sharing. property in East Lansing is called a cash cow. renters – would be most likely to regional cooperation among the vari- Michigan State University has suffered a 14% A YES vote moves East Lansing forward or have large net tax increases. ety of local governments in the area reduction over the same time period. It, however, we can continue to slide backwards. I say YES. The City Council has adopted would be substantially better. has resources the City does not have. The City has I hope you do too. an ordinance that would exempt (Ronald Fisher is an econom- two ways to raise revenue: property taxes and a (Mark Meadows is the mayor of East people earning less than $5,000 ics professor at Michigan State City Income Tax. The University pays no property Lansing.) from the tax, which would benefit University) 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017

of Karp and Associates. healthy $26,226. $1,000 from Najah Konja, owner Of that money Spadafore did raise Schor leads fundraising of Wild Bill’s Tobacco, which has been this round, 41 percent was from PACs, involved in funding the campaign to legal- nearly 38 percent from out of the city ize marijuana in Michigan, according to and nearly 21 percent from within the Candidates for Lansing offices raised nearly $190,000 the Detroit Free Press. city. Notable donors include State School Superintendent Brian Winston with a It’s that time of the year again — Brown Clarke had $2,474 heading into $700 donation, Lansing School District pumpkins, goblins and campaign finance the general election Superintendent Yvonne Caamal Canul reports. With five races for Lansing City She raised $23,815. donated $250 while House Democratic offices and nine candidates on the ballot She has on hand $14,130. Leader Sam Singh of East Lansing donat- next Tuesday, the cash has been flowing. Of her total fundraising this reporting ed $250. Spadafore, a member of the Overall, the eight candidates who had period, 42.5 percent came from outside of Lansing School Board, is associate execu- filed reports raised nearly $190,000. The the city, just over 36 percent came from the tive director of the Michigan Association filing date was Friday. city, and her $5,000 loan represented near- of School Administrators. ly 21 percent of her fundraising. Here’s a break-out for each candidate. SCHOR BROWN-CLARKE 2nd Ward Mayor’s race: percent came from political action commit- City clerk In a feisty battle between incumbent Andy Schor rolled into the general tees and nearly 45 percent came from peo- Incumbent City Clerk Chris Swope City Councilwoman Tina Houghton and election with both a financial and elec- ple who reside outside the city of Lansing. raised $7,031 during the reporting period, plumber and political neophyte Jeremy toral advantage over Judi Brown Clarke. while his opponent, Jerimic Clayborn III, Garza, the two opponents raised a com- Whether he retains his electoral advan- Notable donors for Schor this reporting raised $130. Swope had $5,135 on hand bined $20,900. tage or not, we’ll know on Tuesday, but period include: running into the election while Clayborn Garza started the reporting period with to date Schor out-raised Brown Clarke by $1,000 from John Clark, partner at was holding onto $33. $1,859, raised $12,575 and ended the $68,215. Clark Construction. reporting period with $4,235. Of the cash $500 from Samuel Clark, president of he raised, 89 percent came from PACs, and The breakdown: Clark Construction. 7 percent came from out of the city. Schor had $137,139. $500 from George Eyde of the Eyde Co. At-large City Council Hoghton’s report, which was filed a day He raised $93,030. $1,000 from James Herbert, the CEO In the At-large Council race, three of late, showed she raised $8,325 during the He has on hand $135,345. of Neogen. the four candidates had filed their reports reporting period. She started the reporting Of the $93,030 Schor raised, nearly 41 $1,000 from developer Richard Karp, by Monday afternoon. Incumbent City period with $15,369 but running into the Councilwoman Kathie Dunbar had not general election has $6,148 cash. filed by 2:30 p.m. Monday. This is the PACs donated 66 percent of her cash, second report in a row that she has been while nearly 19 percent of her cash came late filing. Candidates Peter Spadafore, from donors living outside of the city. One Kyle Bowman and Guillermo Lopez interesting donor pops out: Lansing Mayor filed on time. Virg Bernero’s father, Guilio Bernero, Here is what the filings show: donated $200. She also reports spending Bowman raised $4,120 during the nearly $4,000 in robocalls. That could period and started it with $1,120 on mean voters in the 2nd may expect a flood hand. He ended the reporting period of pre-recorded calls in the final week of with a $1,073 surplus. the campaign. Of his cash, 25 percent came from PAC donations for a total $1,050. Just over 72 percent of his fundraising came from out 4th Ward of the city donors. Over on the city’s Northwest side, Jim Lopez raised $3,193 since the pri- McClurken and Brian Jackson are seek- mary and started the reporting peri- ing to replace retiring City Councilwoman od with $2,729 on hand. He finished Jessica Yorko. Jackson narrowly outraised PUBLIC NOTICES the reporting period with $3,147. His McClurken, $5,210 to $5,132. report shows nearly 27 percent of the McClurken started the reporting period CITY OF LANSING donations came from outside of the with $170 and ended the period with $211. SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE # 1218 city, and most donors contributed $50 Of that $5,132 he raised, 63 percent came or less. He received no PAC money. His from in the city and 34.5 percent from out Lansing City Council adopted an Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan to amend Section 206.05 of The City Of Lansing Codified Ordinances to provide for sole source procurement of supplies, report shows $9,303 in cash he loaned of the city. services, or construction items and setting the criteria for such procurement his campaign. That money is not part Jackson started the period with $300 of his overall balance in fundraising and moves into the last week of the election Effective date: Upon Publication report, making it unclear where it fits with $2,822 in the bank. Eighty percent Notice: The full text of this Ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, 9th Floor, City into his cash on hand or spending, came from within the city. Ingham County Hall, Lansing, Michigan. A copy of the full text of this Ordinance may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 9th Floor, City Hall, Lansing, Michigan at a fee determined by City Council.Chris Once again, Spadafore was the cash Prosecutor Carol Siemon — Jackson ran king in this reporting period, raising against her — donated $100. Yorko spent Swope, Lansing City Clerk www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk $16,925. He started the reporting peri- $342 on Facebook ads to promote his cam- www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope od with $21,001, and with expenditures paign, representing 86 percent of his ink- CP#17_287 and fundraising ended the period with a ind donations. City Pulse • November 1, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9 Religious roommates Co-location of Plymouth, Pilgrim churches sign of times for Lansing’s older faith community

BY JONATHAN W. THURSTON “The thing I’m most emotionally attached When you step into Lansing’s Plymouth to is the people here, not the building.” Congregational Church, at 2001 E. Grand The building won’t stay empty for long. River Ave., you notice a series of cozy The congregation unanimously elected to rooms, the lighting throughout the building sell it to the Lutheran High School in Holt, dim. Boxes are stacked in the corners. The so that it can be used as another school. congregation is in the process of moving. As Plymouth prepares for the move, A small closet in the back of the building Higle said that this is not a merging reveals the original architectural rendering between the two churches but “co-location.” of the current building from the ‘70s. “We are going to have two faith fami- “The original building burned in 1970,” lies within one location,” Higle said. “The the Rev. Bob Higle, Plymouth’s pastor, said. pastor of Pilgrim and I have been working “It’s since been rebuilt into the building that together for the last two years.” we have today.” Designing both the old and Further pushing this move is the prob- new architectural plans for the building, lem of religious audience. famous Michigan architect Alden B. Dow “Our struggles in the institutional from Bay City helped to create the church church are mainly that we are generation- building. A building the congregation cannot ally disconnected,” he said. “Our tradition no longer afford. has a large population of older members. With the influx of millennials and hipsters Co-locating gives us the opportunity where into the Lansing area, many businesses have if one group can’t get their goals accom- emerged and flourished. It’s becoming ever plished, we can pool our resources and clearer, however, that churches have not. make those goals happen. It’s the idea of After this weekend, Plymouth will move in having the desire to meet needs but not with Pilgrim Congregational United Church having the resources, and by bringing these of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave. They will two congregations together, we will be able share space and similar missions, but they are to better serve the community of Lansing.” not merging. Plymouth is just one example of a failing church in Lansing. Congregations NEW DIGS have shrunk, but the costs for maintaining This Thursday, Plymouth moves its these massive buildings have not. furniture into Pilgrim, and on Monday, Higle said attendance is 40 to 60 peo- Plymouth will start working out of the ple, “all the way up to 120.” And, he added, new offices. Nov. 12 will be their first Pilgrim’s attendance is comparable. While worship service in the new building. The the number of new members has actually Rev. Peter Robinson, pastor of Pilgrim Photo by T. Thomas Abernathy increased since Higle’s start with the church, Congregational, feels positive that the The Rev. Bob Higle, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church in Lansing, is overseeing the congregation has lost many to death. merging of the two entities is a good thing. the church’s relocation to share buildings with Pilgrim Congregational Church, a growing However, even with fair attendance, the “For the past two years, Pilgrim and trend to deal with older churches’ decline in congregants. church can’t keep up with the funds. “It Plymouth have both been separately exploring what the next phase in their min- takes almost $200,000 a year to keep this gation coming in. Pilgrim’s service will be at Kentwood, Michigan, the Holy Cross istries will be,” Robinson says. “Pilgrim was place afloat,” Higle said. This figure covers 9:30 a.m., Plymouth’s at noon. Episcopal Church and the Ascension following a program and a process called everything it takes to run a church: utilities, Like Higle, Robinson is looking forward Lutheran Church share what is now fit- Re-Vision. This process was meant for us labor and maintenance costs. Basically, the to the co-location. tingly called the Two Churches building. In to discern or figure out what God wanted $200,000 is what it took for Higle to keep “We hope to have many opportunities suburban Washington, D.C., a Presybyerian us to do. Part of what we figured out was to the church open each year. “So, think about of mutual fellowship, worship and work- congregation shares space with a syna- invite Plymouth congregation to share our what $200,000 a year can do for the commu- ing together on programs and ministries,” gogue. In such cases, all congregations building space so that they may continue nity. Most people don’t make that in a year … he said. pitch in to help with the costs of upkeep for their ministry and to empower both our There’s a piece of me that says I will miss the The sharing of church space between the church and seem to flourish as a result. congregations to do greater things.” hugeness of the building, but I will not miss congregations is not wholly uncom- Robinson does not consider Pilgrim’s The congregation at Pilgrim have been all of the time and energy that is needed to mon. Currently, there are five congrega- Church to be a “big church,” although he cleaning out a lot of its possessions, too, both keep this functioning. That’s time and energy tions sharing the First Reformed Church said it has a tremendous influence on the sorting the space and throwing out unneed- that can be focused on the community.” in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. In Higle is staying hopeful about the shift. ed things, in preparation for the new congre- See Churches, Page 10 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017

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Lansing community. The church began as an offshoot of the original Plymouth Church in the late 1800s when Irma Jones, the daughter of Plymouth’s pastor at the time, started leading Sunday school for children across the railroad tracks in the YOU’LL BE GLAD downtown area. Pilgrim was officially TO SEE THIS COMING. founded in 1893 and has survived many a hardship: being rebuilt after multiple fires, changing ministries, various expansions and congregational shifts. Bearing this his- tory in mind, Robinson has just as much WE’RE MAID FOR THIS. anticipation for the future. Photo by T. Thomas Abernathy “We are looking forward to celebrating Pilgrim Congregational Church, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., will soon also be the home of our 125 years of service in 2018, and we Plymouth Congressional Church. look forward to the next 125 years.” OFF ANY SERVICE many churches are — to do things which “They’re more entertaining,” Stowe 10% APPEALING TO THE YOUTH New customers only. Participating locations only. we were able to do before and to find those said. “They’re more in tune toward popu- Some restrictions may apply. Robinson has noticed the same genera- things that we can do to make our commu- lar culture that the people they’re hoping Offer expires 11/30/17. tional issues that Higle observes. nity and the Lansing area better.” to attract to the church are knowledgeable “Like most mainline churches, Pilgrim David Stowe, professor of English about and drawn to. So, it feels like being MOLLY MAID OF LANSING has been experiencing a decline in mem- and religious studies at Michigan State in a theater. The sound, the music quality, bership and an aging of membership,” University, said that mainline churches in all the production values are pretty good.” 517-372-9500 Robinson says. “As you know, the older Lansing are failing especially in compari- This kind of experience is more tailored to www.MollyMaid.com people get, the more they decline in abil- son to many of the mega-churches around ities. So we have been challenged — as the area. See Churches, Page 11 ©2016 Molly Maid, LLC. Each franchise is independently owned and operated.

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE event venue, they have maintained rich histo- personal goals and the aims of his congre- Churches Churches might have to rely on some- ries with the community. gation. thing other than religion to remain rele- “We tend to focus more on a model that ONLY TIME WILL TELL says, ‘We’re here to refill you, and we want from page 10 vant. Even with the decay inside and out of many of these churches, many stand as In the coming weeks and months, pastors to provide tools to keep you refilled so you the baby boomers and even Generation Xers marvels both architecturally and culturally. Higle and Robinson will likely find new ways can bring the light of God to the communi- with young families who want their kids to Stowe said that several Lansing churches to connect to the community with their two ty around you.’” grow up involved in a faith. However, Stowe lend their spaces for political involvement congregations, and how they work togeth- When Robinson looks to the future sees the decay of Lansing churches starting and community get-togethers. er will shape their future. The partnering and the upcoming 125th anniversary of much earlier than the past decade. “Those old churches,” he said, “are archi- churches have a real chance at combatting the church’s founding, his view is just “Lansing was the victim of urban renewal tectural gems.” the religious decline of the Lansing area and as bright. like a lot of cities back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, Even the smallest of these ancient beau- providing a safe space for these faith-minded “I see this sharing of space as a way for when they built the old highways, like 496, ties often house concerts, music, events, community members. But only time can tell both our congregations to get renewed and that carved right through the middle of the chamber groups and volunteer organiza- if the decline will continue. revitalized in our work for God,” Robinson cities,” Stowe said. “Those people began to tions to better serve the Lansing area. Despite the hardships and disasters that says. “We will be sharing ideas and encour- empty out, and so they were no longer geo- This is not lost on many of these church- Pilgrim and Plymouth have faced, both of aging each other to be the best that we can graphically connected to those churches.” es. Most are trying to modernize and mar- their pastors have only optimism for what be in loving God and loving our neighbors. And this holds true. Many of the church- ket themselves to that younger audience. it is to come for their partnership and their I see both our congregations finding a es in the downtown Lansing area are now Pilgrim Congregational has a place to work in the Lansing community. renewed faith and commitment with many surrounded by businesses and municipal lock bikes, the LGBT flag on its sign and Pastor Higle proudly speaks of his own years of service ahead.” buildings. Ideally, the new location and the progressive events, such as a pet bless- freedom to use funds more liberally will ing in 2014 and the upcoming Lexington allow Plymouth Congregational to attract Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. Lansing more members from a larger geography. Central United Methodist Church has even started offering coffee time and posting DEATH KNELLS videos of its service to the church web- That lack of reach can be a death sen- site and YouTube. The Riverside Church tence for churches. in REO Town and its sister church of the Just two years ago, the Open Door same name in Holt have started an online Ministry of Lansing at Central United forum for people to post prayer requests Methodist on Capitol Avenue also had and a digital archive of sermons, videos and to close its doors for lack of members blog posts about faith. and funds. The Open Door Ministry While the churches themselves seem to be frequently worked to help the Lansing literally crumbling in Lansing, there is a clear homeless and low-income families effort in the community not just to maintain and had been open for 40 years. And these religious groups but also to provide safe this spring, the 102-year-old St. Paul’s spaces for faith-based individuals from all Episcopal Church experienced severe walks of life. These pastors seek to better the THE weather damage, crumbling the south community as a whole by being both inclu- facade badly. Since May, the church has sive and accessible. The churches themselves tried to raise what estimates are claim- have become an aesthetic and integral struc- ing to be over $1 million in construction ture of the Lansing landscape, and, through costs, even using a thus far unsuccessful both the functions of religious space and local GOVERNMENT GoFundMe to help alleviate the finan- cial needs of the construction. Stowe predicted that most mainline churches will continue to struggle in the

Lansing area as the community draws ADAPTEDINSPECTOR BY JEFFREY HATCHER more hipsters and millennials. As a result, FROM THE ORIGINAL BY NIKOLAI GOGOL he believes we will see more churches that DIRECTED BY MARY MATZKE are LGBT-friendly or interdenominational start to emerge. The Public Religion Research Institute, in Washington, D.C., released a report last month on the state of religion in America. Their findings correlate with a lot of Stowe, Robinson and Higle’s beliefs. “White evangelical Protestants are in decline — along with white mainline Protestants and white Catholics,” the report reads. “Non-Christian religious groups are growing … America’s youngest religious DART AUDITORIUM . NOV. 3-12 8 P.M. FRI. & SAT. | 2 P.M. SUN. NOV. 12 groups are all non-Christian.” And the report confirms that Michigan $5 STUDENTS . $10 LCC STAFF/SENIORS . $15 PUBLIC is one of the “more diverse” states in terms lcc.edu/showinfo of religion. 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017

ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER 20 YEARS AT THE MOVIES A look into the 2017 East Lansing Film Festival

By EVE KUCHARSKI Picture Los Angeles, pre-riots circa 1992, then Auschwitz, an equestrian competition, and small-town America after the 2008 financial crisis. Lastly, take a look into someone’s mind during one of their most defining moments. These might seem like disparate experiences and locations, but films “Gook,” “Nana,” “Down the Fence,” “The Street Where We Live” and “In the Moment” can take you to each of these places, respectively. And they are all only a tiny part of a very large whole: the East Lansing Film Festival. “It’s our 20th anniversary, so it’s a very special film fes- tival,” said Susan Woods. “Why fix something that’s not broken?” Why, indeed. Woods is the director and founder of the Courtesy photo ELFF, and in its 20 years, the festival has featured hun- “Gook” is one of dozens of films to be featured at the East Lansing Film Festival. This film revisits the 1992 LA riots dreds of films, both local and international. Just like years through the eyes of two Korean-American brothers and an African-American girl. previous, the festival will spread East Lansing Film its screenings out between literally pays off. Festival Studio C! Meridian Mall and “We give away $1,200 total. So, it’s $300 to $400 a film a Thursday, Nov. 9-16 Michigan State University’s year. We don’t go first, second or third, but being nominated Mon.-Fri., 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Wells Hall. This year, however, is an achievement. We usually nominate three or four films Tickets start at $10 there will be a few additions to out of each category. Best feature, best short film, best docu- Wells Hall 619 Red Cedar Road, the festival’s lineup in honor of mentary and, sometimes, we’ll do best student submission,” East Lansing Millisor said. “The last couple of years, our student submis- (517) 355-1855 the celebration, and to improve Studio C! Meridian Mall upon a good thing. First, ELFF sions have been down, so I think we didn’t accept any. We 1999 Central Park Drive, gave more money to the other categories.” Okemos will kick off with a birthday par- celebrationcinema.com ty to celebrate the event’s plati- Although there is no cash prize for the other part of the elff.com/festival/ num milestone — yes, cake will festival, the selection can be just as difficult. Millisor said be included. that in both sides of the competition there are pitfalls that “We’ve moved the Lake Michigan Film Competition to filmmakers should avoid. Wells Hall and kept it there, consolidated with the hospi- “This year we’re doing Short Documentaries as a fourth tality room where we have a party,” Woods said. “We also category,” Millisor said. “That’s a tricky category because have a room that has three screens around it, so people can people don’t know where to submit them sometimes. They sit there and eat pizza, have something to drink and look don’t know if they should submit them under Short Films at the short films.” or Documentaries, and it is hard to compare a shorter doc Short films are the festivals’ newest category. Before to a longer doc, or a short film to a long film.” a film can be split into categories though, it has to be Most often, there’s a popular culprit. reviewed by one of two selection committees. “Each category has its own hardships to judge it on, but “One is for the Lake Michigan Film Competition, which usually, it’s time,” he said. are all submitted by filmmakers in the four states that sur- The best tip Millisor can give to a new filmmaker is to round Lake Michigan: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and have an outsider view it before it’s submitted. Michigan,” Woods said. “Non-LMFC films are worldwide. “Everyone that’s your friends and family are going to tell We have a committee for that, too. It’s a wonderful group you that you did a really good job — unless they’re brutally of people, and then I have the final say, but they are the honest with you. If you’re getting an outside opinion, they ones who select the films.” can critique it and not be a jerk about it. Sometimes, we get The selection process itself can be harrowing. Karl films that are like, ‘I don’t know who told you this is a good Courtesy photo Millisor, the facilitator of the LMFC selection committee film.’ Someone can put their heart and soul into something said that the two and a half months from July 1, the last and it just doesn’t come together. I’ve had the same thing. I “Maudie” tells the story of Canadian artist Maud Lewis. day of submissions, to Sept. 15, when filmmakers are noti- respect every filmmaker for trying. That’s awesome.” fied their film has been chosen, can be extremely stressful. But another change to the regular festival is a selection “This year, we’re showing two films that were part of the “There were 83 submissions, and we took 30. I have committee panel, where filmmakers can get answers to any Indie Film Series that were so well-liked and so popular, but a committee, and they watch everything online,” Millisor of their burning questions. I don’t think everybody got to see them,” Woods said. “So, I’m said. “Then, we either do a Skype or Google chat call and “This is the first year that we’re doing a panel where trying to give people one more chance. I tried to bring those meet in person and review them about once a month. people can ask us these questions, too,” Millisor said. two back: ‘Maudie’ and ‘Truman.’ ‘Gook’ is also a great film.” Sometimes, if three people watch a movie and say, ‘It’s “Filmmakers can come in and see what my committee But, out of all the submissions this year, Woods said really bad,’ then I will tell the rest of the committee not to looks for.” there’s no way she can pick a favorite. watch it.” In addition to that panel, fans of “Nana,” “The Street “All the films are so good. Really, the criteria is that the Tactics like that are used to save the volunteers’ time Where We Live,” “Down the Fence,” “Gook” and “In the film is good,” laughed Woods. “And, that it’s enjoyable and when they are sloughing through hundreds of hours of Moment” can get a chance to chat with their production would be something that somebody would like to pay X footage. Still, there are many gems to find, and for the teams at the festival. Along with another change brought amount of dollars to go to see. We have set the bar higher most accomplished filmmakers in the LMFC portion, it on by popular demand. and higher each year.” City Pulse • November 1, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

musically, maybe because it relies strictly eration.” on a musical base and doesn’t have any vir- It’s an odd way to put it, but that last tuosic moments.” word was chosen carefully. In the delicate Substance, The vast “Symphony No. 2” of Finnish dance of egos between soloist and conduc- composer Jean Sibelius and Wagner’s tor, Hakhnazaryan follows two simple rules: “Tristan und Isolde Overture” fill out have a strong opinion about the interpre- Tuesday’s program. tation, but keep an open mind and go with not flash Hakhnazaryan has a pile of interna- another approach if it sounds better. Narek Hakhnazaryan, Moscow State tional awards, including a gold medal at “There are often cases where we disagree,” Symphony bring the good stuff to Wharton the 2011 Tchaikovsky Competition, and is he said. “The more professional and mature often described as a “phenomenon,” but he the musicians are, the easier the process goes. By LAWRENCE COSENTINO prefers the humbler word “helper.” It just happens naturally, very fast and easy.” Armenian hospitality is the stuff of leg- “When people come backstage and say, He has found that the formula works end. On a first visit, they bring out the good ‘I had sort of a depressing last week and “with meeting any person and building stuff. On a second visit, they bring out the was in a bad mood, but after this concert, I a strong relationship with any partner in really good stuff. feel much better,’ I know I’m doing some- your life, whether it’s a musician or not.” Narek Hakhnazaryan, a dynamic and thing right,” he said. Hakhnazaryan had some illustri- soulful Armenian A dive into Dvorak or Schumann is a ous teachers, but his four years studying Moscow State cellist just shy of 30 mental health soak for the cellist as well as with the great Russian cellist Mstislav Symphony years old, galvanized a the audience. Rostropovich left the biggest mark on him, Orchestra Wharton Center audi- “I’m too much stuck in the phone, email as a musician and as a person. Pavel Kogan, conductor ence in 2013 in a solo or social networks,” he said. “The only time “He had something in him that very Narek Hakhnazaryan, turn with the Estonian when I’m really free of those gadgets is rare people have,” Hakhnazaryan said. “He Photo by Marco Borggreve/Courtesy Intermusica cello 7:30 p.m Tue., Nov. 7 National Symphony. when I’m practicing and when I’m playing had this ability to gather people together Narek Hakhnazaryan will visit MSU with Wharton Center Cobb He returns to the concerts. I’m really going to some other around him and make them feel comfort- the Moscow State Symphony. Great Hall $15.50-99.50 Wharton Center Nov. dimensions. So it is for the audience.” able and close, like a family. You can prob- 7, this time with the Moscow maestro Pavel Kogan, 66, is one ably find millions of people around the zone, was my rival critic from the other Moscow State Symphony Orchestra and of the leading conductors in Russia and has world who are convinced that they are his Lansing newspaper. (It’s not polite to name its veteran, storm-conjuring maestro, been music director of the Moscow State best friend. Even if he only met them once, people without their permission, but his Pavel Kogan. Symphony Orchestra since 1989. maybe had one shot of vodka together, he name has a “Glick” in it.) In 2013, Hakhnazaryan held the Wharton He is the son of the great Soviet violin- had that ability to make you feel special.” When Hakhnazaryan launched into audience rapt with a brooding take on the ist Leonid Kogan and nephew of pianist Hakhnazaryan loves nothing more than “Lamentatio,” a show-stopping encore by Dvorak Cello Concerto and an extroverted supreme Emil Gilels, but he’s long ago chis- to pass the Rostropovich spirit forward. Italian cellist Giovanni Sollima, all world- encore that pivoted on a dime from sobs of eled his own place in music history as one “It is tough to get through a career these ly conflicts went by the wayside. Look the mourning to rock-show energy. of the world’s top conductors. days, but I never doubted whether I’m piece up on YouTube to raise a bumper crop This time around, Hakhnazaryan will Kogan helped to build the Moscow doing the right job,” he said. “If there’s even of goose bumps, because Hakhnazaryan is play the Schumann cello concerto — not a State Symphony into a major force, touring one person in the hall listening, then I’m in unlikely to repeat himself on this visit. flashy crowd-pleaser, but a profound medi- extensively and making dozens of record- the right place.” When the encore was over, my opposite tation that will likely deepen the delights of ings, including a widely acclaimed cycle of In that spirit of fellowship, I broke from number and I both shot up to give him a his 2013 Wharton debut. Rachmaninoff symphonies. the usual arm’s-length interview mode to standing ovation and grinned at each other It’s one of his top three favorite concer- Surprisingly, Hakhnazaryan never tell Hakhnazaryan a first-person story like newlyweds, forgetting our mortal rivalry. tos to play, but he doesn’t play it often. worked with Kogan before their current about his 2013 Wharton Center appear- “You see, that’s the power of music,” “I try to play it in places where I’ve North American tour, but he is looking for- ance. Seated near the front, a few seats away Hakhnazaryan said with a laugh. “It already performed,” he said. “It’s tough ward to what he called their “debut coop- from me, in the extreme Hakhnazaryan unites people.”

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NOV. 7, 7:30 pm Carnival of Cobb Great Hall whartoncenter.com The animals 1-800-WHARTON MUSIC OF CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS Sponsored by Comprehensive Psychological Services; Governmental Consultant Services; and Stanley & Selma Hollander Endowment Fund. MON. 11/6, 7:30 PM, FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM Media Sponsor WKAR. Generously Sponsored by Mike and Midge Morrow Photo courtesy of Opus 3 Artists. Auction. According to the center, art — or upcoming fundraiser go straight to the got herself into a bidding war with the bra I “br’art” in this case — was a natural choice center to help better fund the services they made and lost!” to be auctioned off because it is something offer women dealing with breast cancer or Regarding the event more generally, A cup of hope that can both help and bring joy. survivors of sexual assault. Reyst views it positively. “Art is personal, and art heals. By attend- Since the first In Her Cups auction “It was comforting to be in a room with so Women’s charity art auction ing the event and/or submitting a bra, you are debuted on Nov. 13, 2009, it’s grown a lot, many people who are champions of women’s raises money for breast cancer helping cancer, domestic violence, and other even though the price for a ticket has gone success,” she said. “You feel happy, inspired, trauma survivors heal,” said a press release. down from $40 a person to $25. The fund- and are moved deeply — all within two hours. By JONATHAN W. THURSTON “Bras are submitted by individuals, raiser has garnered much support from the The Runway is also a fabulous location for an According to the Women’s Center of groups, survivors, skilled trade groups and local community like last year, when the event like this. Add food and drink in there, Greater Lansing, one in nine women are corporations,” the press release said. “You’ll Mitten Mavens Roller Derby team modeled and it’s a win 9th Annual In Her Cups diagnosed with breast cancer during their see creations made out of ceramic, pipe-fit- the live auction bras for potential buyers. for me!” Bras for a Cause Art Auction lifetimes. As a result, the Women’s Center, ter and all sorts of surprising materials! This event has always been open to Reyst, as of Friday, Nov. 3 6-8:30 p.m. headed by Cindie Alwood, is constantly striv- Bras are often made in dedication to loved the public, and this celebration of deco- last year, was Tickets start at $25 ing to combat that while also providing a safe ones affected by cancer or traumatic events, rated bras promotes a good cause for the the communi- Runway Lansing 300 S. Washington Square, space for women to receive info and help nav- and survivors of trauma have made bras as Lansing area. Much of the proceeds goes cations intern Lansing igate the ins and outs of relevant healthcare. an outlet to heal. Selected bra art will be up toward one service in particular that the for the center See Facebook page. Womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org With this kind of assistance comes the for bid in the live auction, and bras will also center offers, Cancer C.A.R.E.S. / Cancer while pursuing (517) 372-9163 need for considerable funding. One partic- be sold via silent auction.” Support Group. a professional ular fundraiser they are hosting is the 9th Bras can be sold from anywhere from Emily Reyst, an intern with the Women’s writing degree at Michigan State University annual In Her Cups - Bras for a Cause Art $45 to $350, and the proceeds from the Center, shared some of her experience with as a senior. This year would be her third In the In Her Cups auction last year on their Her Cups auction. center blog. Some of her personal life affected “Look forward to a night full of food, her pride in the center. “My mom had breast drinks and empowerment.” cancer when I was a senior in high school Last week, they announced a particu- (she’s been cancer-free since 2013). There’s lar set of br’art submissions they’re excit- a lot that a family goes through during this ed about. time, and the Cancer C.A.R.E.S. program at “Just logged in two bra submissions for the Women’s Center offers the resources and In Her Cups from the fine folks at CATA,” support that help with the many hardships the Center says. “Even if you have never and feelings one has during a time like this,” ridden a bus you will get a kick out of these she said. “My mom came to the event last bras! All we can say is that it involves seat year and it was really special, even though she belts and tokens…”

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of the most shocking get-ups. He was non- Courtesy photo chalant with each outlandish — and fre- Starlight quently feminine — change. With some Dinner show-stopping entrances, McKeon showed Theatre’s how to wear flashy garments in a produc- “Farce of tion that displayed the absurd while regu- Habit” follows larly stealing the show. a weekend at Crazy and James Houska as the radio celebrity the Reel ‘Em Jack McNair demonstrated a command of Inn fishing his despicable part the moment he stepped lodge and the onto the stage inside the Waverly East strange cast comedic Intermediate School. Erin Barger was skill- of characters that visits it fully believable in the role of Erin Barger — ‘Farce of Habit’ delights during that a feat that was even more impressive since time. she joined the cast less than two weeks By DAVID WINKELSTERN before the performance. Although some By the end of the first scene, I saw a boy in the ensemble made infrequent dialogue in a bra, an old guy’s hand on a woman’s slip-ups, Barger never did. breast and a stage full of, well, “boobs.” Bob Robinson added charm to the unpre- flowing while only allowing intentional, shots and phone noises. Sometimes, something lowbrow can be dictable role of Huddle Fisk — an oddball slapstick collisions. He kept nine actors flu- It took three people: Linda Granger, highly entertaining. character who switched into multiple, odd- id as they ran through two working doors Christina Clark-Cassady and Evon Starlight Dinner Theatre’s “Farce of ball get-ups. The likeable Angela Dill flaw- and hallway openings, dived behind a Anderson to fill the lobby of the lodge with Habit” had a cast of lessly fit her part as an uber-flexible and couch and delivered witty lines that poked copious adornments — such as a mount- “Farce of Habit” loonies who made animated Wanelle Wilburn. Diana Lett was fun at acting and community theater. ed, stuffed-toy moose, bear, deer, a canoe Nov. 3-4 Dinner 6:30 p.m./ non-stop jokes, puns perfect as the ruler-whacking, wacky Sister Jim Lorenz’s impressively painted faux log bookshelf and an ugly, bucolic wall hang- Performance 7:30 p.m. and occasionally Mary Agnes. Being covered by a nun’s habit fishing lodge set added much to the unfold- ing. Mary Herrbach’s fish-and-rod audi- Nov. 5 Dessert 1:30 p.m./ indecorous jests that didn’t hide her comical facial expressions. ing circus. Lorenz also designed clever light- ence dinner table decorations added yet Performance 2 p.m. kept the nearly full, Jean Burk adeptly delivered her lines ing that included realistic lightning flashes another enchanting detail. Tickets start at $36 Starlight Dinner Theatre opening night house and frequent screams as the plagued-by- and flickering, comical, “Dunt! Dunt! Dunt! The name of “Farce of Habit’s” mythical 3131 W. Michigan Ave., chuckling. The com- hot-flashes Barb Stratton. As D. Gene Dun!” moments. Daryll Schmitz designed lodge was the “Reel ‘Em Inn.” And yes: I Lansing Starlightdinnertheatre.com edy by Jessie Jones, Wilburn, Chris Goeckel’s shining moments the elaborate sound effects that included was wholeheartedly reeled in by the nutty (517) 599-2779 Nicholas Hope and were when a “potion” addled his voice and accurate woodsy sounds, storm howls, gun- comedy. The play had me willfully hooked. Jamie Wooten some- movements, and when he intentionally times pushed the limits of risqué without dropped his pants. ever being vulgar. Almost always, “Farce of The bravest cast member of “Farce of Habit” was outrageous. Habit” had to be Jan Ross as the cop Maxie Costumer Susan DeRosa had a lot to do Wilburn Suggs. Her “undercover” cover- with the farce’s wild image. It seemed char- ings left anything under her waist hardly acters who started the play in rather ordinary covered. costumes either ended up in crazier and cra- It would take a crafty director to keep zier, colorful outfits — or ended up with no a play like “Farce of Habit” from being The difference pants — all to the audience’s delight. a human demolition derby on a stage. between life and Sean McKeon as Ty Wilburn had some Michael Hays managed to keep the action death is sometimes only minutes. After 11 months of pregnancy, we’ll be there the second you need us.

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Nothing as ‘Detroit’ as Pewabic Cara Catallo explores Pewabic Pottery’s history in new book By BILL CASTANIER for her own home and ultimately formed In the 1960s “white flight” saw Detroiters a company with her next-door neighbor abandoning their homes for the suburbs Horace Caulkins to meet the demand leaving behind architectural one-of-a-kind from architects. Originally, the produc- installations of Pewabic Pottery. Looters tion facility was located in a carriage house soon moved in, taking with them anything until 1907 when it was moved into a new that could be carried. Fireplace surrounds, location on E. Jefferson Avenue in Detroit fountains, floors and the decorative trim of where Pewabic Pottery resides today. Pewabic Pottery began showing up at flea Locally, numerous installations of markets. the tile were made on the MSU Campus The famed arts and craft tile which has including at the Alumni Memorial Chapel, Courtesy photo its roots in early 1900s Detroit was hot MSU Union and Kedzie Hall. Stratton’s again and in more ways than one. The iridescent glazes were perfectly suited for An up-close look at Pewabic tiles that were made famous in Detroit. founder of Pewabic Pottery, Mary Chase the popular Collegiate Gothic style. Kedzie Perry Stratton, got her start creating tiles Hall, completed in 1926, has some of the Michigan, Stratton began making figurines would walk on the grounds of the Pewabic most elaborate uses of Pewabic Pottery tiles from the area’s well-known red clay. After Copper Mine. Pewabic is thought to be including on the shield motifs in the interi- moving to Detroit, she would become a derived from the Ojibwa word, “bewabic” Schuler Books or. On the exterior, the iridescent tiles glis- popular painter of china. which means iron or metal. ten when the sun reflects off of them. In her book, “Pewabic Pottery,” author One of the first commercial successes & Music However, the glow faded for Pewabic Cara Catallo, retells the history of Pewabic for Pewabic Pottery was the bar in Detroit’s Esteemed Lawyer Pottery as tastes changed. When Stratton Pottery and its creative muse Stratton. Griswold Hotel. The owner hired the com- died in 1966, the company and its assets EUGENE G. WANGER presents Stratton began experimenting with for- pany to create a bar with her tiles. When were donated to MSU. For more than a mulas for clay pottery and then moved on to they were fired, they came out less than Fighting the Death Penalty dozen years, MSU would shepherd Pewabic experimenting with glazes and the various perfect, spotted with many imperfections, Wed., November 8 @ 7pm Pottery, and in 1979, the university would formulas to create certain colors and effects. but the owner loved them. turn the company over to a non-profit soci- For a long time, it was a common urban Business boomed, and following the Meridian Mall location ety just in time for the renewed interest in rumor that when Stratton died in 1966, she 1903 St. Louis exhibition where Pewabic Michigan is the only state in the country arts and craft styles. took her formulae to the grave with her. Pottery was exhibited, plans were made for that has a death penalty prohibition in Pewabic Pottery also began creating Thankfully for today’s potters, it was not true. a larger headquarters. When it was finished its constitution—Eugene G. Wanger’s specialized tiles as awards given by organi- Modern Pewabic pottery looks much like it in 1907, the Tudor-influenced structure fit compelling arguments against capital punishment are a large reason it is there. zations. Locally, Preservation Lansing uses did in the 1920s. perfectly in its location on East Jefferson, Join us for a talk and signing of his book, a specially-created tile to recognize local Very early in the company’s history, and many of the tiles created by Pewabic Fighting the Death Penalty: A Fifty-Year preservation projects. During the 1980s, Stratton was adopted by famed Detroit Pottery ended up in the mansions being Journey of Argument and Persuasion. Governor Blanchard used a 4x4 inch tile as patron and collector, Charles Freer, who built adjacent to its location. gifts showing the outline of the state. helped her enhance her artistic sensibil- Catallo’s well-researched book also looks Terminal Alliance Launch with These tiles are now highly sought by col- ities. She gravitated to simpler forms and at the many artistic installations Stratton Sci-Fi author JIM C. HINES lectors. attractive glazes inspired by the earth’s had in the Detroit area. This includes those Pewabic continues to use century-old minerals and nature. at the Detroit Public Library, the Cranbrook Thursday, November 9 @ 7pm molds to create some of its items, but also Despite growing success, her pottery still Institute of Science and also at numer- Eastwood Towne Center location is aggressively creating new items for the didn’t have a name or a permanent home. ous churches across the country, including We are pleased to kick off the release of decorative market. Their annual holiday In 1904, Stratton chose “Pewabic” a name the Basilica of the National Shrine of the popular fantasy author Jim C. Hines’ new market is very popular. she had heard growing up in the Upper Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. humor sci-fi series Janitors of the Post- From her childhood days in Hancock, Peninsula. As a child, she and her father The book also details the decline of Apocalypse! In Terminal Alliance, book Pewabic Pottery following the depression one of the new series, Jim introduces the era and Michigan State University’s role as unlikely heroes that may just save the a saving angel. galaxy: a crew of space janitors. PRE-HOLIDAY One of the author’s conclusions is there is nothing more Detroit than Pewabic Pottery. Polar Express Presentation CLEARANCE with Bruce Kuffer of the Steam CLEARANCE Railroading Institute 25% off! 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Thursday, November 02 Spectacular sendoff CLASSES AND SEMINARS (TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 5:15 p.m. In room 207. 6 p.m. First meeting FREE. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., Haslett. (517) 927-4307. A Course in Miracles. Group on peace through forgiveness. 7-9 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of ON THE Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Lansing. (517)371-3010. unitylansing.org. Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All skill levels welcome. 6-8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale Lansing. crisisrfc.com. Free Yoga for Kids and Youth. From 5:30 to 7:15 TOWN p.m. FREE for Youth ages 6-13. Parents pay usual Events must be entered through the rates. Bikram Yoga Capital Area, 1355 E. Grand calendar at lansingcitypulse.com. River Ave East Lansing. (517)862-8926. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays for Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. At 5:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, Courtesy Photo the following week’s issue. Charges 2019 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 515-5559 coda. may apply for paid events to appear org. President Herbert Hoover meeting the in print. If you need assistance, please Preschool Science Explorations: Sensing MSC marching band and football team. call Eve at (517) 999-5066. Fall. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. $4/child. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866. Wednesday, November 01 CLASSES AND SEMINARS LITERATURE AND POETRY Nov. 3 Mindfulness. Meditation for beginners and Writerly Friends: An Informal Conversation experienced. 7 to 9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, with George Ella Lyon and Diane Gilliam. Part 3015 S. Washington Lansing. (517) 420-5820. of the Fall Writing Series. 3 p.m. FREE. Lookout! When the air gets cold and crisp, Garfield that really fit that,” Gillette said. ow.ly/3aWI30crcLc. Gallery, 362 Bogue St., MSU campus, East Lansing. autumn leaves crunch underfoot and “Then, the visit to the White House was pumpkin spice everything is popular this fun, handshaking photo-op with the LITERATURE AND POETRY EVENTS again, one thing is clear in the realm of president. So, we’re going to play a really Reading of novel set in Somalia. Fartumo 12-Step Meeting. AA/NA/CA all welcome. Every college sports: football season is in full bright piece for that.” Kusow's "A Tale of Boon's Wife." 6:30 p.m. FREE. Tuesday and Thursday in room 209. 12-1 p.m. FREE. swing. And 87 years ago, this was true as In addition to some traditional Sousa Books available for $20. East Lansing Public Donations welcome. Cristo Rey Community Center, well: MSU, then Michigan State College, pieces, the concert will feature a mix of Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 1717 N. High St., Lansing. was in the middle of a successful season. similarly styled tunes. 2420. Bedazzling Vintage Photos (Adults). “That particular MSU team was really "There’s a lot of variety, and it’s a lot Participants can embellish their own old photos a good one. Their record was 5-1-2. We of music for an amateur community band MUSIC with glitter, pens and more. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Capital had two 0-0 ties, to absorb, but we’ve got something on Tavern House Jazz Band. From 7:30 p.m. Area District Libraries Webberville Branch, 115 S. one of which was the level of almost 20 tunes that we’re to 10:30 a.m. Tavern and Tap, 101 S. Washington Main St., Webberville. (517) 521-3643. 24th Annual Grand with the University going to have to knock out — some of Square, Lansing. (517) 374-5555. Capital Area Audubon Society. Scott Hicks of Sousa Concert U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service presents "Wind Energy, of Michigan,” them are short — but they’re doing a 24th Annual Grand said Tom Gillette, terrific job. It’s a really fine band.” EVENTS Bats and Birds." 7-9 p.m. FREE. Fenner Nature Sousa Concert Early Literacy Playtime (Ages 1 to 5). Games/ Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) Friday, Nov. 3 director of The 80-strong group, which ranges activities for literacy skills. Register online at cadl. 483-4224. capitalareaaudubon.org. 7:30 p.m. the Meridian is age from 14 to the mid-80s, will also org/events 9:30-10 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Dia de los Muertos Celebration (All ages). McDonald Middle School Community Band. be joined by Channel 10’s morning news Libraries Foster Branch, 200 North Foster Lansing. Come in to learn about it. 4-5 p.m. FREE. Capital 1601 Burcham Drive, For Gillette, anchor, Lora Painter. ESOL Reading Group (Adults). Practice your Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 East Lansing this particular “She’s a fine singer, classically trained, (517) 798-9198 English by reading aloud. 12-1:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Aurelius Road Holt. (517) 694-9351. game is especially and she’ll be singing a song by Schubert. sousa.concert@ Area District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 Ghost Hunting Program. Join ghost hunter meridiancommunity important, Also, a Stephen Foster piece, ‘Hard Okemos Road, Okemos. Brad Mikulka as he shares his adventures tracking band.org. because this Times Come Again No More,’ and we’ll Family Storytime (Ages up to 6). Engaging the paranormal. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Grand Ledge Area year, a recovered finish up with a little George Gershwin, stories, songs and activities for early literacy District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St,. Grand Ledge. newsreel of ‘Someone to Watch Over Me,’” Gillette skills. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Grand Rounds: Psychotropic Medications. that team heading a huge game with said. Libraries Williamston Branch, 201 School St., Introduction for Social Work/Psychology Georgetown University will be the Though the mix of local talent might Williamston. professionals. 9 a.m.-Noon. Prices start at $10. St. backdrop to the Meridian Community seem like a strange mashup, Gillette said Kids Reading to Dogs (Age 6 & up). Practice Vincent Catholic Charities Children's Home, 2800 Band’s 24th Annual Grand Sousa it’s the perfect amalgamation. your skills by reading to a specially trained, library- W. Willow St. Lansing. ow.ly/sbFL30g9KoA. Concert. “The community part of our band is a loving dog. 4-5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. All The three-part film follows the team very important thing,” he said. “Almost as Libraries Haslett Branch, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. skill levels welcome. Lessons, practice, exercise leading up to the game, its sendoff and a important as the music. That’s important MSU International Student Speaker - Senior and fun. 9:30-11:20 a.m. $5 and yearly dues fee. meeting with President Herbert Hoover. to us. The trick is, to do both aspects Discovery Group. Learn about the speaker's Suburban Ice, 2810 Hannah Blvd. East Lansing. country. 10 a.m.-noon FREE. Allen Market Place, Lansing Coat Bank. Families in need of winter The MSC team’s sendoff was nothing of it well, but I really think the Meridian 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. gear, may come in and select from our donated short of glamorous, but it’s a fitting Community Band does that well.” Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6). Engaging inventory. 9 a.m.-noon FREE. St., Luke Lutheran spectacle for a grand annual tradition. So even though the irony of the stories, songs and activities to help children build Church, 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett. (517) 339- Gillette said that the excited atmosphere featured newsreel is that the team lost early literacy skills. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. Capital 9119. was one he wanted to maintain with his the much-anticipated game, it brought Area District Libraries Aurelius Branch, 1939 South Lunch at the Meridian Senior Center. TCOA musical choices, but the March King the community together — much like the Aurelius Road Mason. (517) 628-3743. provides tasty, and nutritionally balanced meals. made that easy. band does today. Wine Night. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, 12-1 p.m. $5.75/$3 suggested for ages 60+. “We have three contrasting moods “We’re a tremendously friendly group conversation and more. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, of music, all of John Phillip Sousa’s. He that enjoys being with each other,” he UrbanBeat Events Center, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. Okemos. had actually written a suite called “At said. “We also work hard at the music. Young At Heart Singers. Part of the Lansing Party Bridge. Weekly activity at Meridian Senior the Movies.” So, I picked one of those The performance level is amazingly high.” Matinee Musicale program series. 1-2 p.m. FREE. Center. 1-4 p.m. $1 Members/$2 Public. Meridian selections. And then, in the middle, they Ascension Lutheran Church, 2780 Haslett Road, Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road Okemos. ow.ly/ visit the tomb of the unknown soldier, East Lansing. (517) 449-2242. See Out on the Town Page 19 and he had written a piece on President — Eve Kucharski 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017

A survey of Lansing’s Musical LAndscape TURN IT D WNy IC TICA Sun., Nov. 12 Jeff Daniels Fri., Nov. 3rd Joel Mabus Nov. 10-11 Summer Son

Jeff Daniels at Wharton Center Joel Mabus at Ten Pound Fiddle Summer Son at Tequila Cowboy Friday, Nov. 3 @ 7:30 pm @ MSU Community Sunday, Nov. 12 @ Wharton Center, 750 E. Nov. 10-11 @ Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn, East Lansing. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. 21+, FREE, 8 p.m. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. All ages, $50, 7 p.m. All ages, $18, $15 members, $5, 7:30 p.m. Summer Son, a spirited country, folk and electro-bluegrass Emmy-winning actor, musician and Michigan-native Jeff Daniels Michigan-folk veteran Joel Mabus returns Friday to East Lansing performs Sunday, November 12 at the Wharton Center for band, performs two nights of free shows at Tequila Cowboy for a Ten Pound Fiddle show at the MSU Community Music inside the Lansing Mall. Formed in the summer of 2015, the Performing Arts. Backing him on stage is his son’s group: The School. Mabus, a masterful songsmith and multi-instrumentalist, Ben Daniels Band. While Daniels is widely known for his iconic Chicago-suburbs-based band delivers harmonizing vocals, is skilled with not only the guitar, but also the fiddle, banjo scorching-guitar solos and lightning-fast licks on the banjo role alongside Jim Carrey in “Dumb and Dumber,” and his artier and mandolin. In 1977, Mabus – along with mandolin legend efforts, like “The Squid and the Whale,” he’s also steadily cut and fiddle. The group, founded by guitarist/vocalist Justin Frank Wakefield – released his debut LP. Three years later, Sattazahn, has spent ample time honing its Southern-fried his teeth as a songwriter. In 1976, he first delved into music he signed with Flying Fish Records for a two-record deal. By after he bought a Guild D-40 in Ann Arbor – he never stopped sound on the road, touring from Michigan to Texas – even 1986, he launched his own imprint, Fossil Records – a label he playing as far out as Hawaii. Lead singer Samantha Masokas strumming. Over the last 12 years, the seasoned vocalist/guitarist still operates. Since then, he’s extensively toured the country has amped up his playing, writing about 400 songs. In between spent her college years in the heart of Nashville, studying and continued to record independently-produced albums. His criminal and pre-law justice at Lipscomb University in high-profile acting jobs, like HBO’s “The Newsroom,” he’s also latest record, “Different Hymnals,” was released in July and is performed over 300 gigs – each showcasing his dynamic blend Nashville. After earning her degrees, the vocalist decided to available at joelmabus.com. “The idea was to record a collection follow in the footsteps of her idols Colbie Caillat and Taylor of Americana, blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll. Daniels’ next big acting of favorite old hymns,” Mabus said in the album notes. “I didn’t project, a Netflix series titled “Godless,” debuts Nov. 22. Swift and joined Summer Son in Nov. 2016, replacing the come to preach or proselytize,” he added. “I bring songs.” band’s previous front woman.

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LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service Industry Night, 3 p.m. '80s Karaoke Grateful Dead Tribute Spooky Wubz Halloween. Black Cat, 115 Albert Ave. Alistair Beerens, 8 p.m. Buddies - Holt, 2040 N Aurelius Rd Bobby Standal, 6:30 p.m. Buddies - Okemos, 1937 W Grand River Ave Reggae Lou, 8 p.m. Brookshire Inn, 205 W. Church St. Chris laskos, 6 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub, 2900 Towne Centre Blvd. Mike Skory, 8 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Travis Faber, 10 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Coach's, 6201 Bishop Road DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Pool Tourny, 7:30 a.m. Alskn "walleye" AYCE DJ, 9 p.m. Darb's Tavern, 117 S. Cedar St. Chris Laskos, 9 p.m. Eaton Rapids Craft Co., 204 N Main St. Alistair Beerens, 6 p.m. Chris Laskos, 6 p.m. Steve Cowles, 6 p.m. Esquire, 1250 Turner St. Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Live Blues w/ The Good Cookies, 8 p.m. Mike Skory & Friends, 8:30 p.m. Showdown, 9:30 p.m. Showdown, 9:30 Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. "Johnny D" Blues Night, 9 p.m. Karaoke Kraze!! Rouxx Global Village The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Jackie Lee, 8 p.m. Air Sex Championships, 8 p.m. Sailor's Mouth Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. The Sneeks, 8:30 p.m. Everyone Leaves/Young & Hearless, 6:30 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road Wise Guys, 8 p.m. Wise Guys, 8 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 Showdown, 7 p.m. Showdown, 8 p.m. Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy. Mark Weeks, 6 p.m. New Rule, 8 p.m. Ryan's Roadhouse, 902 E State St. Jake Stevens, 6 p.m. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave. Turn Up the Bricks Album Release, 7 p.m. Sir Pizza/Grand Cafe, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Stagetime Open Mic., 7 p.m. Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd. Alistair Beerens, 7 p.m. Mark Sala, 7 p.m. Waterfront Bar and Grill, 325 City Market Dr Open Mic. Henderseth City Pulse • November 1, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

Students. Lansing Community College, 500 N. Capitol Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Out on the town Ave., Lansing. EVENTS from page 17 Howl at the Moon: Guided Night Walk. Dogs on "Drive"--gear up for solving. FqJC30anlV4. (517) 706-5045. a non-retractable leash/flashlights welcome. Meet in the parking lot. The walk is approximately 3 miles Matt Jones ARTS long. 7-8 p.m. $3. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Ballroom Lessons (Rhumba). 3-week lessons Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866. Across in a variety of ballroom styles. Register a week in 1 "Stay" singer Lisa advance of start date. 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. $21/$42 ARTS 5 Actor Kaplan of "Wel- for couple. Jackson School of the Arts, 634 N. Fiber Artists Showcase. Weavers, felters, come Back, Kotter" Mechanic St. Jackson. (517) 784-2389. knitters and other fiber artists from around 9 Dallas's nickname Michigan and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Edgewood United 13 Salicylic acid target Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. 14 Canonized women Friday, November 03 of France, for short CLASSES AND SEMINARS 15 Goober's cousin Picture This! Learn how to paint your pet. 7 - 9:30 Saturday, November 04 on "The Andy Griffith CLASSES AND SEMINARS p.m. $28/$50 for two. Reach Studio Art Center, Show" Money Matters: How Money Works For & 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 999-3643. 16 They might be mixed Against You. 10-11:30 a.m. FREE. Pharmacists 18 ___ Crag (climbing MUSIC Association Building, 408 Kalamazoo Plaza, Lansing. challenge on Nickel- Live Music w/ Tell Yo Mama. At 8 p.m. FREE. (517) 282-0571. odeon's "Guts") Lansing Brewing Company, 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. (517) 371-2600. MUSIC 19 Some Yosemite Music of the Grateful Dead performed by Fiddle Scouts: Organic Vaudeville Folk with employees People Movers Band. With special guest opener Jack and Kitty. Ages 3 to 13. Refreshments 21 He, in Paris Porthole, (formerly IIIPeace) 21+. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. $5. provided. 10-11:15 a.m. $3-5 per child. MSU 22 "Hooked ___ Feel- The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road, ing" East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. 23 Important age Singers on the Grand kicks off 20th 24 On higher ground 64 Magazine piece, 10 "That's good news!" anchor Curry THEATRE Anniversary Season. 7-8:30 p.m. $10 each, can 26 Barnyard noise maybe 11 Verb functioning as 39 Election day survey "Farce of Habit." Southern-fried comedy. 6:30 to be reserved by calling (517) 896-6621. Wilson Center 28 Moves lumberingly 65 Drink in a red can, a noun 40 Excoriates Auditorium, 101 W. Cass St., St. Johns. 9:30 p.m. Show only: $14-$15/Dinner and Show: $33- 31 Lottery commis- usually 12 "These aren't the 43 Fairground food on $36. Waverly East Intermediate, 3131 W. Michigan sion's calculation ___ you're looking for" THEATRE 66 Saxophone that's a stick Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-8830. 32 Pearly shell layer smaller than a tenor 15 "Not that!" sound 44 Lost concentration The Government Inspector. From 8 - 10 p.m. "Farce of Habit." southern-fried comedy. 6:30- 34 Naughty way to live 67 PD investigators 17 School opening? 45 Ultimatum phrase $15/$10 Seniors, LCC Faculty/Staff/Alumni/$5 See Out on the Town, Page 20 36 Boxing ring area 68 "Before ___ you 20 Surname of 46 Put up a struggle 41 Play fragment go Ö" "Captain America: 48 It keeps your car in NOVEMBER 2-12>> PEPPERMINT CREEK PRESENTS: FALSETTOS 42 2004 Britney 69 Place to post online Civil War" directors place, slangily Ellison Brewery and Spirits will be hosting their first annual chili cook off on Sunday, Nov. 5th. If you have Spears single Anthony and Joe 49 Apple or potato 44 Arrange in order a chili recipe that thinks it can top the rest, or if you just love chili stop by this event to get your fix! All 25 1970s Cambodian variety 47 Beneath entries must be in the tasting room by 2pm on the 5th, and the winner will announced at 5pm. The winner Down leader with a palin- 52 Wild party 50 Plastic surgeon's will be based on people’s choice and there will also be a vegetarian/vegan category. 1 Parody dromic name 54 Twisted Sister offering, for short 27 Sideshow Bob's 2 p.m. Ellison Brewery and Spirits, 4903 Dawn Ave, East Lansing. Ellisonbrewing.com. (517) 203-5498. 2 From Fiji or New Zea- frontman Snider 51 Hunt, in the wild land, more broadly former boss 58 "Veni, vidi, ___" 53 Unopened bloom 3 Way in 29 Fixed a squeak 59 Hydroxyl compound NOVEMBER 2-12>> PEPPERMINT CREEK PRESENTS: FALSETTOS 55 Co. that introduced 4 Nuthatch's nose 30 Org. with leaked 60 Non-striking worker Dungeons & Dragons 5 A flat's equivalent emails 62 "Illmatic" and "Still- The musical that made its broadway debut in 1992 will make its way to the Peppermint Creek Theatre for 56 DDE beat him twice 6 Like some 20th-cen- 33 "... and more" matic" rapper two weeks in the beginning of November. "Falsettos," written James Lapine and William Finn, and music 57 Deceptive tennis tury compositions 35 Old NYC subway and lyrics by Finn, follows the story of Marvin’s large Jewish family in New York at the end of the 70s. tactic 7 Titanic hazard inits. When Marvin leaves his wife and son for another man, the family is tested but will have to overcome their 61 Stick (together) 8 In ___ (in actuality) 37 Get back together issues when an illness in the family changes the plans. The show will run weekly on Thursday, Friday, 63 Very quickly 9 Marshy area 38 Former "Today" co- Saturday and Sunday at the Miller Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. $15 general admission, $10 student/senior. Miller ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to Performing Arts Center, Peppermint Creek Theatre Company, peppermintcreek.org, (517) 927-3016. your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page 20

SUDOKU INTERMEDIATE TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, column, and outlined 3-by-3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 exactly once. No guessing is required. The solution is unique. STRINGS LESSONS FOR YOUTH FOR KIDS AS YOUNG AS 5 YRS OLD • LEARN TO PLAY THE VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, OR PIANO Answers on page 20 Community Music School College of Music www.cms.msu.edu • (517) 355-7661 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017

Lansing. rerunrecords.com Out on the town Meet Author Shenandoah Chefalo (Adults). Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny Nov. 2 - 9 Chefalo shares memoir of her life in foster care. 2-3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi ARIES (March 21-April 19): America's Civil War started dreaming about the educational amusements I'd from page 19 Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. (517) 694-9351. ended in 1865. A veteran from that conflict later pro- pursue if I got a huge influx of cash. I opened my mind to Riverwalk Saturday Night. Fundraiser for 9:30 p.m. Show only: $14-$15/Show and Dinner: $33- duced a daughter, Irene Triplett, who is still alive today expansive future possibilities that I had previously been the theatre. 8-11 p.m. $10 suggested donation. $36. Waverly East Intermediate, 3131 W. Michigan and collecting his pension. In the coming months, I fore- closed to. So even though I didn't actually get a windfall All proceeds to the Riverwalk Theatre. Riverwalk Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-8830. see you being able to take advantage of a comparable during this favorable financial phase, I was glad I'd enter- Theatre, 228 Museum Drive Lansing. (517) 482-5700. phenomenon, although it may be more metaphorical. tained the fantasy. In alignment with current astrological Spartan Young Astronomers Club. For kids EVENTS Blessings from bygone times, perhaps even from the omens, Libra, here's the moral of the story for you: ages 8-12 who love learning about astronomy. 10 My Little Pony Celebration (Ages 3-10). Enjoy distant past, will be available to you. But you'll have to be Meditate on what educational amusements you'd seek if a.m.-noon $3. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science stories, a craft and treats. Register online at: cadl. alert and know where to look. So now might be a good you had more money. org/events 2-3 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District See Out on the Town, Page 21 time to learn more about your ancestors, ruminate exu- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the early stages Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. berantly about your own history, study the lives of your of Johnny Cash's development as a musician, his Alano Club East Craft and Bake Sale. From 8 SUDOKU SOLUTION dead heroes, and maybe even tune in to your previous mother hired a coach to give him singing lessons. But a.m. to 4 p.m. $25.00 for table space to display/sell incarnations. From Pg. 19 after a few meetings, the teacher counseled him to craft or bake goods for the day. Attendance is FREE. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "I wasn't in the market to quit. Johnny's style was so unique, the seasoned pro Alano Club East, 220 S. Howard St., Lansing. buy a Day-Glo plastic fish from a street vendor," testified thought it better not to tamper with his natural sound. CoderDojo (Ages 7-17). Learn how to code for a witty guy named Jef on Facebook, "but that's exactly I hesitate to offer you comparable advice, Scorpio. websites, apps, programs and games. Register what I did. The seller said he found it in someone's trash. I'm a big believer in the value of enhancing one's online at cadl.org/events. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE. Capital He wanted fifty cents for it, but I talked him up to a dol- innate talents with training and education. On the oth- Area District Libraries Haslett Branch, 1590 Franklin lar. The best part is the expression on the fish's face. er hand, my assessment of your destiny between now St., Haslett. (517) 339-2324. It's from Edvard Munch's *The Scream.*" I bring this and October 2018 impels me to offer a suggestion: It Lansing Coat Bank. Families in need of winter testimony to your attention, Taurus, because I feel it's may be useful for you to give some credence to the gear may come in and select from our donated good role-modeling for you. In the coming days, I bet you perspective of Johnny Cash's voice coach. Make sure inventory.1-4 p.m. FREE. St. Luke Lutheran Church, won't know exactly what you're looking for until you find you guard and revere your distinctiveness. 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett. (517) 339-9119. it. This prize may not be highly valued by anyone else but SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I used to Lansing Record and CD Show. Mainstay in you. And it will amuse you and be of use to you in just nurture a grudge against Tony Pastorini. He was the the Lansing area for years. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. the right ways. high school math teacher who kicked me out of the University Quality Inn, 3121 E. Grand River Ave., GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Where are Chinese extracurricular Calculus Club because my proofs gooseberries grown? In New Zealand. What is a camel's were too "intuitive and unorthodox." The shock of hair brush made of? Squirrel fur. When England and his rejection drove me away from a subject I had France waged their Hundred Years' War, how long did been passionate about. Eventually, though, I came to CROSSWORD SOLUTION it last? 116 years. When do Russians celebrate their realize what a good deed he had done. It would have From Pg. 19 October Revolution? In November. Trick answers like been a mistake for me to keep specializing in math these are likely to be a recurring theme for you in the -- I was destined to study literature and psychology coming weeks, Gemini. That's why I advise you to NOT be and mythology -- but it took Pastorini to correct my a Master of the Obvious. course. Now, Sagittarius, I invite you to make a similar CANCER (June 21-July 22): In accordance with the shift of attitude. What debt of gratitude do you owe a Commercial & astrological omens, I recommend you indulge in any or person you have thought of as a source of frustration Residential all of the following exercises. 1. Dedicate an entire day or obstruction? to performing acts of love. 2. Buy yourself flowers, sing CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the lore of ancient yourself a song, and tell yourself a story about why Greek mythology, the god Prometheus stole fire from his Fully Insured you're so beautiful. 3. Explain your deeply-felt opinion fellow deities and sneakily gave it to us humans. Before with so much passion and logic that you change the mind our patron provided us with this natural treasure, we of a person who had previously disagreed with you. 4. poor creatures had no access to it. As I gaze out at your Make a pilgrimage to a sacred spot you want to be influ- possibilities in the coming months, Capricorn, I foresee Call Joan at: enced by. 5. Buy a drink for everyone in a bar or cafe. you having Promethean inclinations. Your ability to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "Dear Rob: I saw a photo bestow blessings and spread benevolence and do good of you recently, and I realized that you have a scar deeds will be at a peak. Unlike Prometheus, however, I (517) 881-2204 on your face. I hope you don't mind me telling you it don't expect you'll get into trouble for your generosity. resembles an ancient Mayan hieroglyph that means Just the opposite! 'Builder of Bridges for Those Who Are Seeking Home.' AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Here's a parable you Did you know this? If so, do you think it's an accurate may find useful. An armchair explorer is unexpectedly title for what you do? - Renegade Leo Scholar." Dear given a chance to embark on an adventure she has only Scholar: Thanks for your observation. I don't know if read and dreamed about. But she hesitates on the brink I fully deserve the title "Builder of Bridges for Those of seizing her opportunity. She asks herself, "Do I really Who Are Seeking Home," but it does describe the role want to risk having ragged reality corrupt the beautiful I'm hoping to play for Leos. The coming weeks will be fantasy I've built up in my mind's eye?" In the end she an excellent time for your tribe to clarify and cultivate takes the gamble. She embarks on the adventure. And your notion of home. ragged reality does in fact partially corrupt her beautiful VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Author Clarissa Pinkola fantasy. But it also brings her unexpected lessons that Estés encourages us to purge any tendencies we partially enhance the beautiful fantasy. might have to think of ourselves as hounded animals, PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): "A game of chess is usu- angry, wounded victims, leaky vessels aching to be ally a fairy tale of 1001 blunders," said chess grandmas- filled, or broken creatures yearning for rescue. It so ter Savielly Tartakower, a Pisces. "It is a struggle against happens that now is a perfect time for you to perform one's own errors," he added. "The winner of the game this purgation. You have maximum power to revise is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake." I think your self-image so that it resounds with more poise, this is excellent counsel during the current phase of your self-sufficiency, and sovereignty. astrological cycle, Pisces. It's time to risk bold moves, LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I used to scoff at people because even if they're partly or wholly mistaken, they who play the lottery. The chance of winning big is almost will ultimately put you in a good position to succeed in nil. Why not invest one's hopes in more pragmatic the long run. Here's a further point for your consid- schemes to generate money? But my opinion softened eration. Remember the philosopher Rene Descartes' a bit when the planet Jupiter made a lucky transit to an famous dictum, "Cogito ergo sum"? It's Latin for "I think, aspect in my personal horoscope. It really did seem like therefore I am." Tartakower countered this with, "Erro my chances of winning the lottery were unusually high. I ergo sum," which is "I err, therefore I am."

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Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Out on the town Lansing. (517) 371-5119. [email protected]. MUSIC from page 20 Lansing Symphony: Jazz Band. 17 of Michigan's Road East Lansing. (517) 355-4672. finest jazz musicians. 7-9 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E. Shaw StarDogs Astronomy (All ages). 11-noon FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Lansing Lane, East Lansing. (517) 487-5001. Branch, 401 S., Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517)367-6363. THEATRE ARTS "Farce of Habit." 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday Matinee Show Only: $14-$15/Sunday Dessert Matinee Dessert LCC Student Choreography Showcase. Shows LCC's dance student choreographers. 4-5:30 p.m. and Show: $20. Waverly East Intermediate, 3131 W. FREE. Lansing Community College, 500 N. Capitol Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 484-8830. Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-1122. EVENTS Build a Bird Feeder Workshop. Learn about birds Sunday, November 05 while building your own feeder. 2-3:30 p.m. Prices CLASSES AND SEMINARS vary by feeder. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866. Charlotte Yoga Club. Beginner to intermediate. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $5 annually. AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence, Christmas Bazaar. Christmas Bazaar featuring Charlotte. a variety of crafts, baked goods and more. 11:30 Good Eats Diva a.m.-4 p.m. Lansing Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. Juggling. Learn a life-long skill. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. Eve Kucharski/City Pulse Cling 2017 Women's Empowerment Next week, Kathleen Hanna cuts the ribbon on Good Eats Diva, a retail bakery in Haslett. The Conference. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $25. Kellogg Hotel business started as an accelerator in the Allen Market Place. and Conference Center, Lincoln Room, Michigan State University, S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. By ALLAN I. ROSS wholesaler can operate. That’s when she First Sunday Gallery Walk Artist Reception When it opens in Haslett next Thursday, went commercial. First was a stint at the (All ages). Meet artist Pam Shelle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Good Eats Diva will officially be both the Incu-Bake incubator kitchen in Holt; she then Capital Area District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 newest and one of the oldest craft bakeries started working in local churches before she Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021. in Metro Lansing. Owner/operator Kathleen made a connection with the Allen Market Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. At 6 p.m. $8 Cannata Hanna actually started a beta Place’s accelerator kitchen last year. dance, $10 dance & lesson. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 version of the business in 1990 shortly after “(Director) Joan (Nelson) was fabulous N. Grand River Ave. Lansing. (517) 321-0933. she arrived in mid-Michigan. to work with, and that was a great Lansing Model Train Show and Sale. Over 500 “I’m a degreed architect, but when I experience,” Hanna said. “But it was only models and more.10 a.m.-4 p.m. $6/FREE for kids moved here I was seven months pregnant, 187 square feet. I did that for a year, but I 40 under 12 years/scouts in uniform. MSU Pavilion, 4301 and no one was going to hire me in (that) was just bumping into myself.” Farm Lane Road, East Lansing. (517) 432-5566. male-dominated world,” Hanna said. “So I She eventually found her permanent started baking. It gave me an outlet for my home in Haslett’s Shop Town Plaza, at the creativity, and I’m Italian on both sides, so I corner of Haslett and Marsh Roads. The Monday, November 06 had lots of recipes ready to go.” 1,200-square-foot space will feature 16 CLASSES AND SEMINARS Word got around, and her home seats, and the menu will include gourmet A Course in Love. Weekly group dedicated to the study of the spiritual pyschology. 1-2 p.m. Unity kitchen was soon outsourced by local cafés Lavazza coffee to complement the grand Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Lansing. such as Espresso Royale, Cappuccino return of her now-famous biscotti. Hanna (517) 371-3010. unitylansing.org. Café and Beaner’s Coffee (before it was said all ingredients are sourced locally and Support Group. For the divorced, separated & rebranded as Biggby’s) to sell at their organically as often as she can, and food widowed. Room 9. 7:30 p.m. St. Davids Episcopal counters. Another client, Schuler Books, coloring, artificial flavorings and “boxed Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd. Lansing. (517) 323-2272. also started trucking Hanna’s goods to ready mix stuff” are strictly verboten. its Grand Rapids location, while Espresso Good Eats Diva will have a ribbon See Out on the Town Page 21 Royale transported them to Ann Arbor, cutting next Thursday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. giving her exposure across the Mitten. Hanna is keeping abbreviated hours to “I did anything they wanted — dessert start with, but plans to eventually be open bars, muffins, biscotti,” Hanna said. “It allowed full-time. She also intends to use her space me to stay home and raise my kids but also be to host cooking classes this winter, and active in the business world. I took it as far as I future plans include boxed lunch offerings could, and then I started writing.” by next summer. But Hanna knows better In 2002, Hanna self-published “Got2Go: than to do too much planning. Feeding Families Fast,” which sold over 5,000 “I can put grandiose ideas out there, but LANSING’S FIRST DISTILLERY. EVER. copies. She drew the attention of a national it would be a waste of time and effort if no tasting room • bottles • craft cocktails publisher, who tweaked the title and some one comes," she said. "It’s a matter of making of the content and re-released it as “The sure I can give people what they want.” Good-to-Go Cookbook” in September 2008 … just in time for the Great Recession. “When that happened, no one was looking Good Eats Diva to buy books,” Hanna said. “And the publishing 1561 Haslett Road Suite 1B, Haslett (in Shop world has a very short shelf life. There was no Town Plaza) way to resurrect what was lost. It was just bad Grand opening hours: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. luck, and it deflated me for a while.” Thursday, Nov. 9; 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 10 Hanna got into real estate for a few Regular hours begin Tuesday, Nov. 14: 7:30 years, but then she started hearing from a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday; her old customers who told her how noon-6 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m.-noon Friday; much they missed her baking. She started 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; closed Sunday- 112 N. LARCH | LANSING | 517.999.2631 cooking again, but by then the Michigan Monday Cottage Food Law had taken effect, putting (517) 816-7980, goodeatsdiva.com AMERICANFIFTHSPIRITS.COM tighter restrictions on how a home-baking 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017

to 7:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries MUSIC p.m. FREE. Please RSVP on Facebook. Salus Center, Out on the town Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. (517)676- Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. From 7 to 10 p.m. 624 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. Michigan Department 9088. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. of Health and Human Safety- from page 21 Social Bridge. No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. (517) 485-5287. Senior Discovery Group. From 10 a.m. to noon Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth FREE. Allen Market Place, 1629 E Kalamazoo St MUSIC Road, Lansing. EVENTS Lansing. (517) 999-3911. New Horizons Community Band. Learn a new Bingo, Bridge, and Euchre. Weekly activities Open Studio Life Drawing. Draw from posed, instrument or dust off an old one. 6-8 p.m. MSU ARTS at the center. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost Varies. Meridian nude models. 7-9:30 p.m. Model fee $2 students Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road, Monday Night Life Drawing. Draw from posed Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road Okemos. (LCC, MSU, High School), $5 all others. Kresge Art East Lansing. (517) 355-7661. nude models. 7-9 p.m. $10 per session ($5 for Center, 600 Auditorium East Lansing. students) to cover the model and studio. O'Day Game Night at UrbanBeat. Play provided games EVENTS Studios, Suite 115 1650 Kendale Blvd., East Lansing. or bring your own. 7-11 p.m. FREE. UrbanBeat Events LITERATURE AND POETRY Beginning English Classes: ESL (Adults). Center, 1213 Turner St., Lansing. Fall Writing Series: Crystal Good. Poetry/ Register at cadl.org/events. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Harry Potter Book Club (Ages 8-13). From 12:30 performance to explore landscape of Appalachia as FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Downtown Tuesday, November 07 to 1:30 p.m. FREE. Williamston Senior Center, 201 a lens into the universe. 7 p.m. FREE. RCAH Theater, Lansing Branch, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. CLASSES AND SEMINARS School St., Williamston. 362 Bogue St., Terrace Level, East Lansing. (517)367-6363. Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. At 7 p.m. LCC West Toastmasters. Learn leadership and Chess, Cribbage, Hand & Foot. Weekly activities FREE for visitors. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, speaking skills. 5-6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 EVENTS at the senior center. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE. 401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing. (517) 367-6300. Cornerstone Drive Lansing. (517) 483-1314. Drop-in Minecraft Games (Ages 8-15). Join Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Duplicate Bridge. Weekly activities at the center. Overeaters Anonymous. At 7 p.m. Presbyterian fellow minecrafters. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area Okemos. 1 to 4 p.m. $2 members, $3 non members. Meridian Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road., Okemos. District Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Drop-in Job Help (Adults). Help with Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 349-9536. Cedar St. Lansing. (517)272-9840. applications, resumes and more. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Money Matters: How Money Works For Reflexology. From 10:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. $14/$12 Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-6). Encourages Capital Area District Libraries South Lansing & Against You. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. FREE. members. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos early literacy. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. Capital Area Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517)272-9840. Pharmacists Association Building, 408 Kalamazoo Road Okemos. District Libraries Aurelius Branch, 1939 South Learn to Program with Ruby (Age 12 & up). Plaza, Lansing. (517) 282-0571. Aurelius Road, Mason. (517) 628-3743. 4-5:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Writing a Business Plan: Your Roadmap to Southeast Lansing Community Roundtable. Foster Branch, 200 North Foster, Lansing. (517) Success. From 9-11:30 a.m. FREE. Small Business Wednesday, November 08 From 5:30 to 7 p.m. FREE. Cristo Rey Church, 201 W. 485-5185. Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Sq. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Miller Road, Lansing. (517) 394-4639. Read to a Dog Storytime (All ages). From 6:30 Suite 110 Lansing. Know Your Rights Training. From 6:30 to 8:30

NOVEMBER 7-DECEMBER 22>> HOLIDAY ART MARKET Get in the holiday spirit and support some local artists at the Holiday Art Market this upcoming season. The exhibition will feature over 100 Michigan artists and is sponsored by Health Management Associates. You will be able to shop from a collection of contemporary fine art and modern craft. On November 10th, there will be an opening celebration where you will be able to meet with artists, as well as, enjoy hors-d’oeuvres. The event will occur daily from Nov. 7 to Dec. 22. Tues. – Fri.: 11 AM - 6 PM, Sat & 1st Sun: 11 AM - 3 PM. FREE. Lansing Art Gallery, 119 N. Washington Square. Lansing. Lansingartgallery.org. (517) 374-6400.

NOVEMBER 5>> JOE GOODKIN’S ODYSSEY

Homer’s Odyssey is one of the most renowned pieces of literature in history, and it is almost a rite of passage to learn the epic poem in high school. Joe Goodkin is planning on presenting that poem, but in a completely different way. On Nov. 5th, the singer/songwriter will perform 24 original songs inspired by Odysseus’ escapades, as a part of his 30-minutes original musical composition. The performance is done solo, accompanied by just an acoustic guitar and takes a contemporary look at Homer’s classic. The event is open to all ages and all levels of familiarity. It will also feature a brief introductory lecture, as well as, an audience Q&A. 3 p.m. $10 advance, $15 doors ($5/$10 for students). The Robin Theatre, 1105 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, therobintheatre.com. (989) 878-1810 NOVEMBER 9-16>> EAST LANSING FILM FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER 1>> TRAVIS WALL’S SHAPING SOUND The annual East Lansing Film Festival will be celebrating its 20th year this November as they set out to showcase documentaries, shorts and independent film festivals. The ELFF mission is “ 1) to enrich Travis Wall and Shaping Sound make their way back to the Wharton Center with their brand-new show, the cultural community of Michigan by bringing independent films from around the world that will "After the Curtain." The choreographer has become one of the most popular dance figures in the industry enlighten, entertain, affect, educate and expose the people of Michigan to other cultures, viewpoints from his Emmy Award-winning performances on "So You Think You Can Dance." The show will captivate and backgrounds. The film festival and the ELFS achieve this. 2) To foster, promote, exhibit and award audiences as they tell the story of a man trying to find his creative voice after the death of his one true filmmaking in the Lake Michigan region.” The festival will also be presenting awards for different love. This is Wall’s second production with Shaping Sound, following their show "Dance Reimagined." The categories. There will be several different events throughout the week at three different theaters in performance is guaranteed to tug on the audience’s heart strings and create a breath-taking impression East Lansing including Studio C! and Wells Hall. So if you’d like to see who takes the prize for top short they will remember. The performance contains mature content and themes, and is not recommended documentary, or simply just love movies, keep a look out on all the events with East Lansing Film Festival. for younger children. Times vary, Wells Halls tickets- $5 for general admission, $3 for students, Studio C! tickets- $10.50 for 7:30 p.m. $35, $19 for MSU students with ID. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, 750 E Shaw Lane, East general admission, $8 for seniors and matinees, $5 for students. Studio C!, 1999 Central Park Drive, Lansing. https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/travis-walls-shaping-sound. (517) 432-2000. Okemos, Wells Hall,619 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing. elff.com. (517) 980-5802

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WFMK 24 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • November 1, 2017 PUBLIC NOTICES THE PULSIFIEDS Annual Holiday Bazaar Lansing BACKPAGE CLASSIFIEDS Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. Pennsylvania Ave., B/18/028 REPLACEMENT MAST LIGHTING as per the specifications provided by the City of Nov. 5, 2017— 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the City of Lansing, C/O LBWL, Purchasing Market Featuring Crafts, International Dessert Office, 1232 Haco Dr, Lansing, Michigan 48912 until 2:00 PM local time in effect on Nov. 9, 2017 at FINAL GIANT USED BOOK SALE Bar and Kaffee Haus (serving lunch). which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Complete specifications and forms required to SATURDAY, NOV. 4TH, 9am-2pm submit bids are available by calling Stephanie Robinson at (517) 702-6197 email: stephanie. TUESDAY, NOV. 7TH, 8:30am-8pm [email protected] or Catherine Davila, [email protected], (517) 702-6288 or go to www.mitn.info The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/WBE vendors Gardner Academy, 333 Dahlia Dr., Lansing We BLAINE TRASH REMOVAL and Lansing-based businesses. received a large donation of new books from Full Service House & Garage Cleanouts CP#17_285 Partners Books, never too early to start Christmas Tree & Brush Removal. Yard Cleanups. shopping! Located upstairs in library. Only 25 Home or Business. Insured. cents & up! Proceeds benefit LSD libraries. RFQP/18/021 Employee Assistance Program as per the specifications provided by the City of Call Jay 517-980-0468 Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed proposals at the City of Lansing Purchasing Office, c/o LBWL, 1232 Haco Dr. Lansing Mi. 48912 until 2:00 PM local time in effect on Nov. 9th, 2017. Complete specifications and forms required to submit proposals are available by calling Stephanie Robinson CPPB at (517) 702-6197, or for content and purpose of this proposal contact: Kathleen Woodman at (517) 483-4012 or go to www.mitn.info. The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. CP#17_288 B/18/031 CREE FIXTURES as per the specifications provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the City of Lansing, C/O LBWL, Purchasing Office, 1232 Haco Dr, Lansing, Michigan 48912 until 2:00 PM local time in effect on NOV. 16, 2017 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Complete specifications and forms required to submit bids are available by calling Catherine Davila at (517) 702-6288, email: [email protected] or go to www.mitn.info. The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. CP#17_289

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