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Off with heads over City Center Two straits when we hear reports of pipelines (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com City Center Two and its sequels have exploding, droughts, water being con- cost East Lansing citizens millions of taminated, accidents where thousands ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6705 dollars, left blight where there was none, of gallons of oil are dumped into our PAGE CLASSIFIED AD INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6704 and caused irreparable harm to the city’s waterways, species becoming extinct, in- or email [email protected] creased cancer rates. Need I say more? 7 reputation, at home and nationwide, de- EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz It can be easier to go about our lives terring world-class developers. [email protected] • (517) 999-5061

This latest nonsense of hiring an ama- “business as usual”, leaving the advertis- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER • Mickey Hirten Hirten: Gannett split bad news for readers teurish outfit, apparently unaware of the ers, politicians and industries to super- [email protected] • (517) 999-5064 existing mortgage, to do financial review, vise themselves. In the comfort of our ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Ty Forquer which blew up when a foreclosure no- daily lives it is easy to forget that this PAGE [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 tice on the City Center II/Park District beautiful earth is being devastated and PRODUCTION MANAGER • Angus McNair 9 [email protected] • (517) 999-5066 Investment Group properties was pub- many individuals are suffering the harm- ful effects of our “business as usual”. CALENDAR EDITOR • Jonathan Griffith lished almost simultaneously with the [email protected] • (517) 999-5069 What will our children and children’s consultant giving the developer a clean Lansing native returns with Icelandic band STAFF WRITERS • Lawrence Cosentino bill of health, is the final straw. Citizen- children say about us and our choices [email protected] • (517) 999-5063 that affect their future, their way of life? Todd Heywood activists have been calling attention to [email protected] • (517) 899-6182 the Mountain Vista “death-grip” mort- Why do we think we deserve to use and PAGE gage for more than five years. destroy so much for our comfort? Don’t ADVERTISING • Shelly Olson & Suzi Smith [email protected] • (517) 999-6705 The entire planning department and we owe it to others to do our best to pro- 10 tect and conserve these finite resources? [email protected] • (517) 999-6704 city attorney should be fired. The city Contributors: Andy Balaskovitz, Justin Bilicki, manager, who started with so much Wouldn’t it be easier to make changes Common Ground artist Finger Eleven talks new album Daniel E. Bollman, Capital News Service, Bill promise, blew his opportunity by listen- now, rather than later when even more is Castanier, Mary C. Cusack, Michael Gerstein, Tom destroyed and the carbon fuels are gone. Helma, Gabrielle Johnson, Terry Link, Andy ing to the wrong people. COVER McGlashen, Kyle Melinn, Mark Nixon, Shawn Nathan Triplett, who has supported Is this the legacy you want to leave? Parker, Stefanie Pohl, Dennis Preston, every bad decision with regards to City We are all responsible. Step up to the Allan I. Ross, Belinda Thurston, Rich Tupica, Ute ART Von Der Heyden, Paul Wozniak Center Two and other redevelopment fi- plate and take action. There is plenty to do at all levels. None of us is too busy or Delivery drivers: Elijah Burton, Dave Fisher, Ian ascos but still thinks he can worm out of Graham, Thomas Scott, Kathy Tober, Robert Wiche too important that we are exempt from accountability by blaming his critics for “RESTAURANT SKETCH” by ANGUS Mc NAIR this responsibility. Each one of our voic- Interns: Michelai A. Graham, Asha Johnson, his mistakes, should finally act like an Brooke Kansier, Helen Murphy, Nikki Nicolaou adult and withdraw his candidacy for re- es makes a difference. election. You can start by signing the petition 7 p.m. WednesdaysEditor & Publisher that is circulating to get the fracking CITY PULSE THIS WEEK Berl — Eliot Singer, on the Saxophonist Phil Denny on Schwartz East Lansing issue on the ballot so the residents in Michigan can decide if we want fracking AIR Rich Robinson of the Michigan Campaign and the disposal of its waste in our state. Finance Network Business as usual on fracking I am helping collect signatures. Con- Veteran Willie Perkins Times are a changing, even though 89 FM tact me at [email protected] or Reading Works Executive Director Paula Brown some would like to pretend it should be LetsBanFracking.org President & CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Chad Audi “business as usual”. The average per- — Karen Fifelski son recognizes that the world is in dire Hopkins

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an auditor general post that could oversee budget operations at BWL, but the Council rejected that proposal earlier this year. Out in the cold? Also at play is whether to sell BWL. Bernero said in May City Council could ice BWL board reappointment he will ask the Financial Health Team, under the leadership of former Mayor David Hollister. to review the option. OF THE WEEK Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero’s reappointment of a first- Currently the city has millions in unfunded pensions obli- term Board of Water and Light commissioner is in jeopardy gations that will come due and could cause havoc on the after he refused to tell City Council members whether he budget. The sale of the BWL — if the price is right — could would support selling the public utility. net the city enough to not only settle those obligations, but At least three members of the put millions into city coffers. The catch? It’s a one time Lansing City Council said they are not influx of cash and could mean higher bill for the utility’s prepared to approve the reappoint- customers.. ment of Anthony McCloud, the third McCloud was one of seven members to give former ward representative to the Lansing General Manager Peter Lark a positive review last July Board of Water and Light. Other — only months after a catastrophic ice storm crippled the Council members did not respond utility’s operations. That storm left as many as 40 percent to inquiries from City Pulse about of the utility’s customers without power in subzero weather McCloud’s reappointment, which has for days. been tabled until Monday in order But then in January, McCloud joined four other mem- have more members present for the McCloud bers to dismiss Lark “for cause.” Lark filed suit challenging vote. To be reappointed, he will need his firing and could have recovered nearly $1 million in sal- to gain a simple majority approval of ary. In May, McCloud joined a unanimous board in paying those present. Lark $650,000 to settle the suit, which alleged the former McCloud’s term expired June 30. executive was not fired for cause, but politics. When McCloud appeared before Bernero said the Council has not expressed their con - the Council’s Committee of the Whole cerns to him about McCloud, or Ken Ross, who has been on June 29, Councilmember Jody nominated to replace Cynthia Ward, who has resigned. Washington asked him if he support- Ross’s appointment has also been slowed down, leaving ed a sale of the BWL, which Bernero Ward’s position open. Ross said he has heard no specific has called for considering. concerns about his appointment, and believes council is “Well, Councilwoman Washington, doing “due diligence.” I don’t know if that is a fair question Boles As for McCloud, Bernero said he “has four years of expe- for me at this point,” McCloud said. rience, more than he had when they appointed him four He added that he would need “a lot years ago,” Bernero said in a phone interview. “Shouldn’t more information.” that count for something? I mean, where are we going to At-large Councilwoman Carol find utility experts in the city?” Property: 114 Clare St. Wood pushed McCloud, noting that Boles also said she has not been impressed with Lansing Charter Township four years ago, McCloud told the McCloud’s communication skills. During the ice storm cri- Council he would oppose privatizing sis he did not return her calls, she said, despite that fact she the utility. was not only the Council president but also the Third Ward Granted, this building is not located in the “As far as that specific question, representative, the same ward Mccloud represents. most visible or well-travelled precinct. However, I’m not prepared to answer that and “During the ice storm situation, I didn’t receive any the light industrial atmosphere of the area does I don’t want to be on the record on Washington information from him,” Boles said in a phone interview. not excuse the building’s deteriorated condition. that,” he told Council. “During the Peter Lark [firing] situation, I didn’t received The lot is overgrown with weeds and, as often “I didn’t appreciate his refusal to any information from him.” happens to neglected sites, it has begun to attract answer the question,” said Washington, McCloud, who works as an administrator at the the attention of graffiti vandals. the First Ward Councilwoman. Michigan Department of Corrections, did not return phone Although the building most recently served as Referring to open communications, calls or an email seeking comment for this story. McCloud a bar, the multiple doors on the front elevation she said, “He didn’t seem to have was appointed to his position in 2010, and has served one suggest that it may once have had multiple users. learned from what happened the last four-year term. A common arrangement might accommodate year and half.” Boles said that she reached out to him during this reap- four tenants, with the two center entrances sepa- Washington and Carol Wood are pointment process to arrange a meeting. He canceled a rately accessing the upper floor. Efforts to revital- solid no votes for the first-term com- scheduled meeting, and failed to reschedule with her, she ize the building should begin with the removal of missioner. Council President A’Lynne said. the cosmetic shutters and stone veneer. Simple Boles would not specify whether she Wood Boles said “there appears to be quite a bit of concern” awnings could unify the facade, while offering was a yes or no vote. She did, however, from the Council. McCloud will have an opportunity to separate identities for each tenant. say that she expects a successful can- address Council again on Monday, she said. didate would have “an intent and desire to be transparent “A number of us are hopeful he will be able to offer a — Daniel E. Bollman, AIA and communicative.” different attitude,” she said. Asked if she felt McCloud had met that standard, she said, “Absolutely not. — Todd Heywood “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the seedier In the background is an ongoing battle between Bernero properties in Lansing. It rotates each week with Eye Candy of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lan- and the Council over who has how much control over the singcitypulse.com or call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061. utility. Bernero had proposed using city money to finance 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 8, 2015

statute. We filed more than enough signatures, and the petition form fully complied Ethics plan with statute. That is where the city’s discre- tion for placing the issue on the ballot ends. Any review of the substance of the petition dead can only be made by a court.” But the legal opinion addressed that issue. Initiative group says cost “Legality is necessary for all ordinances to be proper i.e. Council should not pass an of legal battle prohibitive illegal ordinance, and the Clerk should not The ballot initiative to amend the city’s allow an illegal ordinance to be placed on the ethics ordinance, which would have created ballot,” McIntyre wrote in her opinion. public financing of local elections and strict- McIntyre’s legal opinion argued that the er rules on lobbying, is dead. initiative violated a prohibition in the Michi- Last week, Lansing City Clerk Chris gan Constitution against using city credit or Swope refused to approve the measure. And coffers for “any private interest.” She argued Tuesday, Lansing Citizens for Ethics Reforms the public financing action in the initiative said it will not sue to force the city to place the —up to $25 reimbursement per election measure on the November ballot. cycle for campaign contributions — violated Its head, Walt Sorg, expressed confidence that provision. the group would have prevailed in court. But She also argued the initiative included he said: three specific issues under one general head- “The cost of overturning the city’s admin- ing: public financing of campaigns, lobbyist istrative decision would have meant massive registration and review and a tightening of legal fees for both our committee and the the ethics ordinance. Michigan law requires city. We have therefore reluctantly decided that initiatives address only one issue at a not to litigate the city’s decision.” time. Swope was presented with nearly 6,700 In addition, McIntyre argued the city is petition signatures, 4,000 of which needed prohibited from regulating or registering to be validated to put the proposal on the lobbyists under state law. ballot. But Swope refused to certify the The initiative, while represented by lo- Newsmakers initiative following a legal opinion issued cal political players, including Sorg, was THIS WEEK: by City Attorney Janene McIntyre. That 11- being funded by the national group Rep- CITY page opinion found the initiative would vio- resent.us. That agency said it had already HOSTED BY BERL SCHWARTZ COUNCIL late state laws as well as the Michigan Con- spent $25,000 on the initiative, largely to stitution. pay a California-based petition circulation ELECTIONS “I applaud the goal of transparency in company to collect the necessary signatures government,” Swope said in a prepared state- to qualify for the ballot. Dan Krassner, a ment. “However, the City Attorney Office’s spokesman for the organization, said the review documented a multitude of conflicts group was prepared to spend up to $50,000 with the Michigan Constitution, state law and to push the initiative in Lansing. He was un- the City Charter. Per the City Charter, I can- available for comment Tuesday. not accept these petitions as ‘proper.’” The group financed a lawsuit in Tallahas- Sorg said his group believes Swope did see, Fla., last year when that municipality not have the legal authority to refuse to cer- sued to prevent an initiative backed by Rep- tify the petitions. resent.us from being placed on the ballot. “The objections raised by the Mayor’s le- The group prevailed in a Florida court and gal counsel fall outside of the city’s authority the initiative won the backing of 67 percent regarding ballot proposals,” he said, also in a of voters in November. prepared statement. “The city is limited by EMILY DIEVENDORF law to reviewing only the number of valid — Todd Heywood AT-LARGE CANDIDATE signatures, and that the petition complies in form with the technical requirements set by

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The company eliminated jobs and sold er satellites and MLive, an arm of Advance six newspapers, the largest of which is the fewer newspapers. Digital Media, with newspapers in Ann Ar- Asbury Park Press and smaller newspapers On their own With companies like Gannett there bor, Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, in Bridgewater, Cherry Hill, East Bruns- really is no basement for job cuts. The Lan- Kalamazoo, Muskegon and Saginaw. wick, Morristown and Vineland. Gannett's newspapers, sing State Journal now operates at staffing Consider the economies available if Again, consider the economies available levels that were unthinkable a decade ago. a single company owned all these news if a single company owned all of these. Gan- LSJ included, cut loose In 2005 it had about 65 full-time positions, operations. nett takes everything Michigan. Advance It happened without fanfare or public now it has fewer than 40, and four or five The newspaper landscape in New Jersey gets all of Jersey. Or the other way around. notice, but last week was significant in of those people do double duty working is similar to Michigan. Advance has 12 daily With ever declining revenues, newspaper- more than 100 communities, five of them on the digital sites of newspapers in Battle and weekly newspapers and one big opera- based companies are like sharks. Keep in Michigan, most notably here in Lansing. Creek, Port Huron and Livingston County. tion, the Newark Star-Ledger. Gannett has moving — keep growing — or die. The ownership of their newspapers Despite the fluffy language in its report to shifted to a new company with an old shareholders about Gannett's “long-stand- PUBLIC NOTICES name: Gannett. It owns the Lansing State ing reputation for journalistic excellence” Journal, the Detroit Free Press, USA TO- and the “talented group of writers, editors, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF APPORTIONMENT DAY, newspapers in 33 states, Guam and reporters, photographers and designers TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: in England. And as of last Monday, it's on who work to fulfill the company's mission to provide trusted news and information,” In accordance with Chapter 8, Section 280.196 of The Drain Code of 1956, as amended, its own. a Special Assessment will be ordered to cover the cost of maintenance for the following Drainage The old Gannett was a combination of people are an expense and expendable. An- Districts: newspapers and television stations. TV was other round of layoffs and the paper would the cash cow; print was the dead weight. still come out each morning; there would DRAIN NAME DRAIN # Management gambled that separating still be items —not necessarily traditional ALAIEDON #3 DRAIN A03-00 the two very different businesses would news — on the website. ANGEL ACRES DRAIN A19-00 But isn't that the problem?The future is BATDORFF DRAIN B03-00 increase the value to shareholders, so it BERGEON DRAIN B10-00 did what other large digital and untamed. Consider what popu- BRAY DRAIN B17-00 newspaper/television lates one of the leading “journalistic sites,” BULLETT LAKE DRAIN B22-00 Huffington Post. BURKLEY DRAIN B24-00 companies have done BROGAN DRAIN B59-00 —divorce. Mixed in with news it produces and BASHFORD DRAIN B62-00 It was amiable stories it take from others are these gems: CLINTON DRAIN C16-00 “Caitlyn Jenner Pens Emotional HuffPost CHAPIN DRAIN C37-00 — the new Gannett COON CREEK, WILLIAMSTOWN newspaper-only opera- Blog,” “Roswell's Unanswered UFO Ques- ESTATES BRANCH DRAIN C66-01 tion has no debt and tions,” “Two Countries Are Going To Have DENNIS DRAIN D09-00 An Actual Giant Robot Battle,” and “Shirt- DUBOIS & MITCHELL DRAIN D20-00 shares headquarters FORCE DRAIN F05-00 with the TV company, less Firefighter Poses With Abused Pit Bull FRY DRAIN F13-00 now named TEGNA MICKEY HIRTEN For Charity, Sets our Hearts Aflame.” GRANDY DRAIN G22-00 GOULD DRAIN G24-00 Inc. —with uncertain For audiences, these compete for eyeball HARTWELL DRAIN H08-00 prospects, which for readers and their com- time with items about crime in Lansing, HAWKINS DRAIN H12-00 development in Charlotte or high school HUMMEL DRAIN H52-00 munities portends even weaker newspa- JOHNSON #1 DRAIN J06-00 pers. Absent good financial news — and sports in Mason. And there are far bigger LEROY #2 DRAIN L07-00 we'll come to that next — the new Gannett distractions competing for readers. LOCKE DRAIN NO. 5 L14-00 Acknowledging the grim advertising LYON DRAIN L17-00 will likely do what the old Gannett did: LANTIS DRAIN L28-00 cut staff, cut the page count in its papers outlook, Robert Dickey, Gannett's new LOCKE DRAIN NUMBER 3 L43-00 and end publication on low-advertising president, was quoted by Barrons in a June MARSHALL & WILCOX DRAIN M05-00 27 article saying, “All of our attention is to MORRISSEY DRAIN M15-00 days. The demand for profits will leave it MINAR DRAIN M35-00 little choice. Already the stock market is be a digital company. The print platform MEADOW DALE DRAIN M47-00 skittish about the new company. Its share will be there for some time to come, but MCKEON DRAIN M52-00 that's not the future.” OAKLEAF HILLS DRAIN O12-00 opened on the New York Stock Exchange PATRICK DRAIN P02-00 last week at $14.75. On Monday, the value And the present? Look for consolida- PUTMAN DRAIN P21-00 had declined to the $11.75 range, about a tions. News organizations believe they can PICKETT DRAIN P42-00 find cost savings by combining and central- REDMAN DRAIN R04-00 20 percent decline. Granted the market has SHAFER EXTENSION DRAIN S08-00 been troubled by the Greece calamity. But izing their operations. In Michigan, Detroit SHEPARD DRAIN S10-00 other newspaper stocks have held up better. is the hub with the outlying newspapers SILSBY DRAIN S12-00 increasingly operated as bureaus. They have SLATER DRAIN S15-00 Detailing the financial prospects of the SMITH & CONKLIN DRAIN S18-00 new Gannett for shareholders, manage- been stripped of their printing facilities SMITH & OESTERLE DRAIN S20-00 ment compared first-quarter year-over-year and distribution operations. The concept SWARTOUT DRAIN S34-00 SWEENEY DRAIN S64-00 performance of its newspaper-based opera- of highly local copy is replaced by what's SHERWOOD DRAIN S65-00 tions. Not good. It said: available from the statewide or national TURNER DRAIN T07-00 collective. And Gannett wants even more USHER DRAIN U03-00 “Advertising revenue for the first quarter WAUBANAKIN DRAIN W01-00 of 2015 decreased $55 million or 12 percent “sharing” and was planning to make the WEBER DRAIN W02-00 from the same period in 2014.” former USA TODAY editor Larry Kramer WILCOX DRAIN W16-00 its chief content officer until he quit. It is WISE DRAIN W25-00 “Circulation revenue for the first quarter WOLTER DRAIN W27-00 of 2015 decreased $8 million or 3 percent likely to appoint a company-wide editor-in- WYGANT EXTENSION DRAIN W29-01 … . chief. Editors who now work for publishers WEST AND TIEDEMAN DRAIN W46-00 also will report to this corporate boss. Good “Commercial printing and other pub- These Drains are located in the following: Townships of Alaiedon, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Leroy, Locke, lishing revenue totaled $49 million and luck with that. Stockbridge, Vevay, Wheatfield, White Oak, and Williamstown; and, City of Mason. were down 14 percent … .” While Dickey talks of digital acquisi- tions, there may be opportunities in some A Public Hearing of Apportionment will be held at the office of the Ingham County Drain Commissioner, In fact, what passes for good news from 707 Buhl Avenue, in the City of Mason, Michigan, 48854, on Thursday, July 23, 2015, from 9:00 the company is “Operating expenses de- forms of print investment. Certainly not a.m. to 5:00 p.m. creased to $688 million from $740 million in the communities they already serve, but with purchases and trades. Michigan is an June 30, 2015 Patrick E. Lindemann, in the same period in 2014 due to contin- Ingham County Drain Commissioner ued cost reductions and efficiency efforts as interesting case. It has two large newspaper well as lower print volumes.” Translation: chains: Gannett with Detroit and the small- CP#15_158 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 8, 2015

ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER By TY FORQUER I’m able to take more creative liberties and make the music a Phil Denny is a one-man music business. In addition to little more organic, a little more genuine. recording and performing, the 37-year-old smooth jazz saxo- What was the writing process like for “Up- phonist negotiates his own contracts, books his own tours swing?” and manages his own promotional campaigns. It helps, of This album, for the most part, was an “in course, that he earned a degree in business administration the moment” kind of an album. I took the from Olivet College, but the better part of two years to write it. Once Phil Denny Lansing-based artist’s first I identify the groove on a track, I just CD release concert love was always music. spend quality time with it, to write 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11 Tickets start at $20 A full-time musician, from within the moment. It’s 21+ Denny has steadily built up a culmination of experiences The Loft and influences that made the 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing a reputation in the smooth (517) 913-0103, theloftlansing.com jazz world. His debut album, album what it is. It’s a more “Crossover,” landed three genuine approach. I can singles in the top 30 of Billboard’s smooth jazz charts — no hear within my writing small feat for an independent artist. He also organizes and influences of Stevie Won- promotes monthly jazz series at La Fille Gallery and an an- der, Michael Jackson, format nual Christmas concert. even some more mod- is there’s a Denny released his new album, “Upswing,” last week, and ern stuff. One song, very narrow market in terms he will mark the release with a concert Saturday at the Loft. people have said, has of radio reach. People are look- City Pulse sat down with the busy saxophonist to talk about a very Maroon 5-like ing at alternative sources to the new album and the state of smooth jazz. vibe to it. reach the listener. Satellite ra- What lessons have you learned from your previous al- How did you get dio and streaming media has bums that you brought into the new album? into smooth jazz mu- been successful for a lot of When I released “Crossover,” which was my first project sic? people. in 2012, it was really stepping into new territory. I had been Coming from mid- Satellite radio has a na- performing live for a long time and just starting the song- dle school band and tional reach. I was fortunate writing process, in terms of being creative as an artist. Prior going into high school, on the last project to have to that I was playing a lot of cover music. So I think when I really I was only taught two singles that were played started recording, because of my personality, I was playing it concert music. I really on SiriusXM’s “Watercol- safe. Not taking a lot of risk, just writing with radio in mind. wasn’t taught jazz in mid- ors.” I did notice, once those Still pulling from my influences and trying to make the al- dle school. songs got into rotation, an bum be a Phil Denny product, but maybe not taking as much At the time, my broth- increase in awareness for creative liberty because you’re trying to earn the listener’s ear. er worked at Wherehouse Records and brought the music and a spike in So I think throughout the last couple years, in terms of home a little bit more contemporary sound of sales. Internet radio has a being a songwriter, a creative writer, I’m understanding that the saxophone, like Dave Coz, Richard Elliot, significant reach as well, Grover Washington Jr. and Kirk Whalum. So especially with the younger when my ear was first exposed to what I thought listeners. They’re going to- was jazz, it was little bit more of a contemporary wards streaming media. style. And that’s naturally where my ear went to. How did your jazz se- I later went to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp on ries at La Fille Gallery a scholarship and discovered that I didn’t know a come about? whole lot about jazz. Then I was turned on to the When I first decided to giants: Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, John Coltrane do music full time, that was and the likes. But I think having that pop/urban/ one of the things I quickly R&B influence, my ear and my preference stayed identified, that there was there with that sound. really a lack of opportu- Do you find people have a stigma toward nity for people to perform. smooth jazz? Not only did I want to keep I think, for the most part, people are quite re- myself relevant, I wanted ceptive to it. There is some negative connotation to contribute to the arts and to the smooth jazz label that was brought about by culture of downtown Lansing. terrestrial radio as it tried to create a format could be I met Tiffany Klein from the La mass-marketed. Fille Gallery, and we hit it off as I’ve always stuck with the idea that jazz is a wide friends. I presented her with the idea, form of communication, with several different fac- and she was in favor of it, and I thought, “This could turn ets. Jazz is colorful. So when people are first turned into something really cool.” on to smooth jazz, it’s a little easier for them to un- We’re in our third season now, and we’ve had several con- derstand. It is more like pop music. It is more like secutive sold-out shows. We bring in artists from all over R&B. For that reason, people tend to gravitate to- Michigan, and we’ve had artists from Canada, Chicago, wards it. They can count to it, they can bob their Ohio, Indiana — we even had an artist from the U.K. while head to it. At the end of the day, it’s easy music for they were in the area on tour last summer. I think it’s a great people to appreciate. way for people to experience live music, in an intimate set- Photo by Marvin Hall I know you have an active radio campaign, are ting without any other distractions. When they buy a ticket, Saxophonist Phil Denny celebrates the release of his latest album, there other venues you use to get your music out? that’s why they’re there. They’re there to see the music and to “Upswing,” at the Loft Saturday. The unfortunate thing about the smooth jazz be entertained. City Pulse • July 8, 2015 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

sic composition and electronic Courtesy Photo music performance at the Uni- Lansing A musical versity of Michigan, graduat- native Karl ing in 2007. He said that his Pestka experiences in East Lansing returns homecoming spurred him to move to Ice- home Lansing native Karl Pestka land after graduation with his to play girlfriend, an Icelandic violin- Common returns to play Common Ground ist. Ground with By HELEN MURPHY “I had always wanted to Icelandic Common Ground Music Festival is learn a language by immer- band more than just another stop on a tour for sion,” Pestka said. “East Lan- Arstidir musician Karl Pestka. Born and raised in sing had so many diverse Friday. the Lansing area, students who were bilingual, Arstidir at Pestka graduated even trilingual, and I was al- Common Ground from East Lansing ways envious of that.” Music Festival High School and the Pestka studied violin in the 7:15 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 University of Michi- MSU Suzuki Program with Adado Riverfront Park gan before mov- Judy Palac, associate profes- (877) 569-7767, commongroundfest.com ing to Reykjavik, sor of music education. They Iceland, where he first met when Pestka was 7, joined Icelandic indie-folk band Arstidir. and Palac recalls seeing great Arstidir plays Common Ground Thursday, potential in him even at a a performance that holds a special signifi- young age. of traditional stringed instruments mixed with lyrics regarding “heartbreak, long- cance for Pestka as he returns to his home- “Karl was always a very musical violin- with electronic ornamentation. Pestka’s ing, memory and a deep connection to the town. ist, always very expressive, a very thought- contributions to the band’s sound go be- circular oneness of life,” according to the Pestka played in the East Lansing High ful person all the way around and just a yond his violin playing. band’s website. School orchestra and the Lansing Junior deep thinker,” she said. “It was some of “I also play the viola, and I do all of the Arstidir first rose to an international Symphony and also attended Michigan fine the most beautiful violin playing I’ve ever band’s live electronic music,” he said. audience in 2013, when a video of an im- arts camps Blue Lake and Interlochen. Ad- heard in my studio — ever.” Each member of the band also sings, promptu performance in a train station of ditionally, he played with defunct local pro- Pestka joined Arstidir (the name means creating lush vocal harmonies over the Icelandic hymn “Heyr himna smiour” went gressive rock band the Sexual Pantalones. “seasons” in English) in 2010. The band’s orchestral and electronic arrangements. viral on YouTube, racking up over 4 million Pestka went on to pursue degrees in mu- unique sound is a result of the combination The result is a distinctive sound paired See Pestka, Page 10

and I said, ‘Don’t close them. We’ll for the company’s recent production of figure out some way to do it,’” said “Camelot.” Set and done Woodland. “He had to build the set pieces so he Bill Woodland reflects on nearly Judie Woodland, his wife of 59 could store other set pieces inside them years, described the orchestrated because there was no storage space 50 years of theater work chaos that followed. around theater,” said Judie Woodland. “It By PAUL WOZNIAK “(Lansing Civic Players) had a was kind of a bulky set.” William Woodland, Bill to his friends, headquarters on North Washing- Woodland says his biggest satisfaction is finally retiring from local theater — for ton Avenue and he had 50 peo- with designing and building sets is seeing real this time. Over a span of almost 50 ple coming and going,” she said. them complete. years, the 80-year- “He was so busy, all he could say “I always wanted to make the cast look 2014-15 Pulsar old Lansing resident was, ‘Do this, do this, do this.’ He good. I wasn’t really interested too much Awards designed and built couldn’t do anything because he in the design except that I wanted to City Pulse awards for hundreds of sets for was too busy telling people what to make them look good,” Woodland said. “A best in local theater local theater produc- do.” lot of the comments from the cast mem- Open to the public 6 p.m. Monday, July 13 tions by Lansing Civ- From 1967 to 2000, Woodland bers were that it felt like home to them. It FREE ic Players, Starlight worked in the Lansing Civic Play- wasn’t so much the design, it was the fact The Riv Dinner Theater and 231 M.A.C. Ave., East ers scene shop, designing and con- that they felt very comfortable in the sets Lansing local high schools. structing sets for five shows per that I did.” Food and drinks Woodland’s contri- year in addition to sets for high Woodland’s sets were frequently available for purchase Awards ceremony begins bution to local the- school productions and parade praised by theater reviewers — even when at 7 p.m. ater will be honored floats. the rest of the production was not. A City at Monday’s Pulsar “Plus teaching full time and a Pulse review described his set for the Award ceremony. father to four kids,” added Judie Starlight Dinner Theatre’s 2010 produc- Woodland first got involved in local Courtesy Photo Woodland. tion of “Opal’s Husband” as “an exquisite- theater in the early ‘60s. Bill Woodland, seen here at work in his garage, Bill Woodland worked as a vi- ly tacky, yet user friendly set that matches “Well, I was in a barber shop quar- will be honored Monday for his nearly 50 years of rologist for Michigan’s Department the tone of the play perfectly with loud, tet and it didn’t really turn me on,” said service to Lansing theater. of Public Health and also taught at mis-matched everything.” Woodland. “It was all male and no in- Michigan State University, design- Citing his age and poor health, Wood- volvement from females.” something more to do, and I decided to go ing and building sets in his spare land said this retirement is final. But, like After his cousin invited him to a Lan- with Lansing Civic Players and then they time. Michael Corleone from “The Godfather,” sing Civic Players production, Woodland started teaching me.” Woodland “retired” from theater in just when Woodland thinks he’s out, they decided to try theater. Woodland apprenticed under Mack 2000, but Starlight Dinner Theatre could pull him back in. “I worked backstage and got to know Collins, Lansing Civic Players’ technical founder Linda Granger drafted him back “He retired probably at least five times, some of the people and there was involve- director and set designer, until Collins into active service in 2006. Granger and every time somebody would finagle ment with the females, so I thought, ‘Well, died unexpectedly in 1966. Without a set praised his resourcefulness, for Wood- a way to get him to do something,” Judie maybe I’d try that,’” he said. “So I got designer, the company intended to cancel land often built sets for under $100 by Woodland said. more involved and more involved. I had its upcoming production of “Funny Girl.” reusing and recycling pieces from previ- Only time will tell if anyone can “fina- just come back from Detroit and I wanted “They were going to close the doors ous productions. Woodland’s last set was gle” Woodland again. 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 8, 2015

mainstream, but An- Pestka derson said his lyrical Goes to eleven inspirations go left of from page 9 the FM dial. Finger Eleven brings heavy “A couple songwrit- hits. This newfound fame prompted a Kick- ers I really admire starter campaign that raised over $70,000 sound to Common Ground are Jason Molina and to fund its most recent album, “Hvel.” By RICH TUPICA Richard Buckner — I With the release of this album, the band Finger Eleven vocalist Scott Anderson have no idea what they embarked on a tour of Iceland and Russia. and his bandmates were deep in the heart are talking about but Among Arstidir’s list of accomplishments of Texas on a 2007 what they evoke from includes being the first Icelandic band to me is beyond words,” Finger Eleven at summer tour, sup- win the Eiserner Eversteiner European porting the band’s he said. “Then there Folk Music Award and playing with the Common Ground “Them vs. You vs. are real poets like Icelandic Symphony Orchestra in Novem- Music Festival Me” LP, when the Leonard Cohen, who 6:30 P.M. - 7:15 p.m. just slays me. When ber, which Pestka recalls as “feeling like Friday, July 10 guys received some you were creating something way, way big- Adado Riverfront Park good news. I listen to that stuff I (877) 569-7767, get depressed because ger than yourself.” commongroundfest.com The album’s first Arstidir plays Common Ground Thurs- single, “Paralyzer,” I’m so affected by the day on the GM Pavilion Stage at 7:15 p.m. hit No. 1 on Bill- music and because Palac is excited to hear her former student board’s Mainstream Rock chart. It was a I think, ‘They’re so at the band’s Common Ground set. momentous first for the Canadian-based great. What the hell “He has a tone on the violin that won’t outfit. am I doing?’” let you go,” she said. “You can’t help but lis- In celebration, the road veterans As for the vibe on ten to him.” treated themselves to a meal at a greasy the band’s new album, As for long term plans, Pestka isn’t spoon before heading to the next city, the band was look- looking too far ahead. a truly blue-collar gala for some hard- Courtesy Photo ing to bring a heavi- “Well, short term — until Aug. 2 — we’ll working musicians. Unlike some major- Canadian band Finger Eleven brings its hard rock sound to er sound this time be finishing up our tour in the U.S,” he said. label bands, Finger Eleven’s rise to fame Common Ground Music Festival Friday. around. Making its way west in a converted didn’t happen overnight. “We kind of go for school bus, Arstidir will end its inaugural When the four-piece group formed his bandmates, like many other musi- big music, but this time around it’s not U.S. tour in Tucson, Ariz. Afterward, Pest- in Ontario back in 1989, some members cians, knew something had to change. as polished and I think that’s by design,” ka plans to return to Reykjavik where also were still in high school. While the band But the major labels refused to move on Anderson said about the new disc. “Our he teaches violin, viola, electronic music saw some success across Canada, the CD prices. producer, Dave Cobb, really wanted to and music theory and also enjoys tandem group’s big international break didn’t “When the big change came over 10 capture the band’s live sound. That’s bicycling and sea swimming. happen until its 2003 self-titled album years ago, we were still selling records been missing from our records for a little struck gold with the melodic-rock ballad, for $20 and nobody wanted to budge,” while. It’s translated into a more exciting “One Thing.” Anderson said. “We’d had conversations and raw sound. Anderson, 40, said his band is lucky with the labels. We’d say, ‘Look, nobody “We left the ballads off and it’s pretty it got into the music biz when it did. The is buying music, can’t we sell our record much all heavy rock music,” he added. industry has changed, and so have the for $9?’ We were given condescending “We afforded ourselves a choice as far as, budgets. pats on the head and were told we just ‘How do we want to shape that record?’ “Our first couple records did practi- don’t understand. Suddenly we’re here. I We’ve never done just a full-on heavy re- LUXURY BUS TOURS cally nothing as far as sales and inter- don’t know how to combat that, but I’m cord — it may sound closest to our first LEAVING FROM EAST LANSING MEIJER couple records.” LAKE LANSING ROAD est goes,” he said. “The label had to stick glad we’re able to survive.” No matter what the state of the indus- And while it’s been five years since the CAPE COD with us, that definitely doesn’t happen AAA 3 Diamond - Heritage band’s last album, Anderson said they House Hotel in Hyannis, New England anymore. How can a label stick with a try is, Finger Eleven will do what they’ve lobster dinner, dune ride over Province- band for seven years without a hit? They always done: keep working. The band’s haven’t been on vacation. lands and view the giant dunes of Truro, can’t say, ‘That’s fine, you guys just keep new full-length, “Five Crooked Lines,” “I’m not sure where the time went,” Tours of Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod going.’ Doing that today is bad business. hits stores at the end of the month. he said. “It’s not like we took long breaks Seashore, Kennedy Memorial, Province- It’s changed. Bands are less likely to have The band performs Friday at Common or anything. We always wrote, but a few town and relax aboard the vintage Cape nurturing relationships.” Ground Music Festival. things got in the way of real progress. We Cod Central RR. Aug. 30-Sept. 15 switched labels and had a drummer leave DETROIT TIGERS BASEBALL When MP3s took over, Anderson and Finger Eleven may be firmly in the us. We just used the time and kept writ- Sat, Aug. 8 vs. Red Sox, starts 7:08 pm Sun, Sept. 20 vs. Royals, starts 1:08 pm ing and writing. You can’t have too many $30 deposit due very soon. songs.” FRANKENMUTH OKTOBERFEST Music aside, Anderson is also prep- September 18 - includes German Buffet ping for another landmark life event. ART PRIZE Want more “Talk about when it rains it pours,” he Guided tour of exhibits • Grand Rapids said. “I have an album out for the first (Includes lunch)• October 2 City Pulse? time in five years and I’m getting mar- KEWADIN CASINO & ried in October, as well.” MACKINAC ISLAND Follow us on Anderson said his soon-to-be bride Includes Grand Buffet at the Grand Hotel doesn’t care for the primitive tour-bus October 4 & 5 COLLETTE VACATIONS — WOW! social media life he’s become accustomed to. New single-hotel, guided tour with great “She’s gone out on the road with me prices for single travelers and all others!!! a few times, but that life doesn’t really French Riviera • Dublin • Rome • Venice agree with her,” he said. “When her nice Barcelona • Madrid • London • Beijing facebook.com/lansingcitypulse clothes smell like diesel fuel 10 minutes San Francisco • San Antonio in, the mystique wears off. There are a CALL MARY AT 517-455-4305 @citypulse @lansingcitypulse few things about bus life that are not ap- FOR FLYERS OR E-MAIL: pealing. Those truck stop hot dogs are [email protected] not so appealing after a while.” City Pulse • July 8, 2015 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11 Good wine. Good beer. “I“I receivedreceived 15 calls inin AprilApril fromfrom my City Pulse Pulsiﬁed forfor lawnlawn mowing.”mowing.”

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from page 13 #4 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Chain restaurant famous for its specialty burgers and bottomless fries 6524 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing #5 Zeus’ Coney Island (517) 886-7440 City Pulse readers love its Greek specialties, coney redrobin.com dogs and diner fare 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily 6525 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 272-7900 Cosmos greecianisland.com #5 Old Town pizzeria known for its adventurous pizzas 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. and duck fat fries Friday-Saturday 611 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing (517) 897-3563 Top 5 Fish Fry thecosmoslansing.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday #1 Claddagh Irish Pub City Pulse readers love the fish and chips at this Irish-themed restaurant Top 5 Gourmet Restaurants 2900 Towne Center Blvd., Lansing (517) 484-2523 claddaghirishpubs.com #1 Soup Spoon CafE 11 a.m.–midnight Sunday–Thursday; 11 City Pulse readers love Soup Spoon’s breakfast a.m.–2 a.m. Friday–Saturday options, soups and sandwiches 1419 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing #2 Blue Gill Grill (517) 316-2377 Nautical-themed pub known for its fried soupspooncafe.com fish 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday- 1591 Lake Lansing Road, Haslett Thursday; 7 a.m.-midnight Friday; 8 a.m.-midnight Enjoy our award- (517) 339-4900 Saturday; closed Sunday bluegillgrill.com winning fish fry and Noon–2 a.m. Monday-Saturday; noon–2 #2 Capital Prime Steaks and Seafood Voted into the Top a.m. Sunday Upscale surf and turf restaurant with contempo- 24 drafts ... all just a rary ambiance Five for Best Fish #3 Eastside Fish Fry 2324 Showtime Drive, Lansing. few tables from the lake! City Pulse readers rave about the variety (517) 377-7463 Fry and Best Patio! of fresh fish and deep-fried treats capitalprimelansing.com 2417 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.- (517) 993-5988 midnight Friday-Saturday; 2-9 p.m. Sunday 1591 Lake Lansing Road, Haslett (517) 339-4900 bluegillgrill.com eastsidefishfry.com 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 #3 Dusty’s Wine Bar a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-10 Known for its gourmet options and extensive p.m. Sunday wine list 1839 Grand River Ave., Okemos. BORN IN LANSING #4 Fresh Fish (517) 349-8680 South Lansing joint known for its catfish dustyscellar.com MADE IN LANSING nuggets and “Crack Chicken Wings” 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 GROWING IN LANSING 3140 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Since 1979 Lansing (517) 882-7007 #4 English Inn #1 SANDWICH/DELI 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.- Fine dining restaurant known for its gorgeous 11 p.m. Sunday location on the Grand River 5 YEARS RUNNING! 677 S. Michigan Road, Eaton Rapids #5 Harry’s Place (517) 663-2500 Popular neighborhood pub known for its englishinn.com fried fish and pub fare 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. Monday- 404 N. Verlinden Ave., Lansing. Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5-10 p.m. Friday; (517) 484-9661 5-10 p.m. Saturday; 1-7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-midnight Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday #5 Red Haven Top 5 Fries Upscale farm-to-table restaurant featuring adventurous cuisine and sleek design 4480 Hagadorn Road, Suite 103 #1 HopcatVoted #1 Sandwich/Deli 5 years running! (517) 679-6309 City Pulse readers love the Crack Fries at this East eatredhaven.com Lansing beer bar 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 300 Grove St., East Lansing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 5-10 p.m. (517) 816-4300 Saturday; 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday hopcatel.com 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday Top 5 Greek Food

#2 Five Guys Burgers and Fries Lou & Harry’s (downtown) — Our Dad and Grandfather, Ken Slocum circa 1982 — Burger chain known for its made-to-order burger #1 options and free peanuts Sandwich shop known for its gyros and Greek spe- 623 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing cialties (517) 332-3483 119 S. Washington Square, Lansing fiveguys.com (517) 708-7212 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily facebook.com/louhaslansing 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday #3 Dagwood’s City Pulse readers love Dagwood’s delicious (and Zeus’ Coney Island cheap) burgers and bar food #2 2803 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing City Pulse readers love its Greek specialties, coney (517) 374-0390 dagwoodstavern.com See Top 5, Page 17 City Pulse • July 8, 2015 City Pulse Special Promotional Section 15 16 City Pulse Special Promotional Section City Pulse • July 8, 2015

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restaurant w k Beggar’s Banquet ($) july 12-19, 2015 with garlic peppercorn dipping 218 Abbott Road, East Lansing sauce (517) 351-4540, beggarsbanquet. Wilted spinach with shallots, com sundried tomatoes, bacon and Participating Restaurants Reservations recommended balsamic reduction Business Hours: Capital Area Restaurant Week: Sunday, July 12-Sunday, July 19 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday- Thursday Bistro 43 ($$) All participating restaurants feature 10 a.m.–11p.m. Friday-Saturday Bordeaux ($$) a special fixed-price, three-course Capitol City Grille ($$) Restaurant Week menu for either Special menu hours: Capitol Prime ($$) $25 per person or $25 per couple Sunday, July 12 through Sunday, Dusty’s Cellar ($$) (depending on the restaurant). Ten July 19 3–10:30 p.m. EagleMonk Pub & Brewery ($) percent of all proceeds will benefit First course: the Greater Lansing Food Bank. All Choice of small salad to split The English Inn $$ participating restaurants are listed 677 S. Michigan Road, Eaton here, with menu choices of those Second Course: Rapids Restaurant Week that advertised. Choice of any four small plates (517) 663-2500, Beef tips with raspberry red wine Reservations recommended Menu 2015: Price does not include tax or gratuity. demi-glace Business Hours: Menus may change. Menu listings are Orange and sesame glazed pork 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily paid advertising. spare ribs Beer battered summer squash Special menu hours: 1-7 p.m. Sunday, July 12; 5-9 p.m. Monday, July 13-Thursday, July 16; 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 17-Saturday, July 18; 1-7 p.m. Sunday, July 19 Gracie’s place fresh. original. unforgettable. First course: Choice of any four English Inn House Salad 517-655-110 0 French Onion Soup small plates: 151 S. Putnam St. Second course: Pan Roasted Chicken with tomato 1) Beef tips with raspberry Williamston risotto and mushroom supreme red wine demi-glace. Lobster Cakes with whipped 2) Fiesta spiced shrimp with www.graciesplacewilliamston.com potatoes and mango cream Mushroom Pappardelle with black bean puree and spinach, tomato, and pine nuts chipotle aioli 3) Orange, sesame glazed Third course: pork spare ribs Rotating selection from the dessert tray 4) Beer battered summer squash with garlic peppercorn dipping sauce Gracie’s Place ($$) 5) Wilted spinach with 151 S. Putnam St., Williamston shallots, sundried (517) 655-1100, tomatoes, bacon, and Business Hours: balsamic reduction 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Tuesday- $25 Wednesday; 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 3-Course Meal Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.–6 Choice of small salad 10% of p.m. Sunday, closed Monday proceeds each and a dessert go to Special menu hours: to split Lansing 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, July Food 12; closed Monday, July 13; Bank 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14-Wednesday, July 15; 11 Reservations a.m.–10 p.m. Thursday, July per couple recommended $25 16-Saturday, July 18; 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, July 19 *Reservations Reccommended First course: VOTED TOP FIVE Tomato gazpacho SHOP DOWNTOWN Cranny Salad EAST LANSING BEST GOURMET Caesar Salad

RESTAURANT Second course: 218 Abbot Road East Lansing eatredhaven.com Port tenderloin cutlets with (517) 351-4540 beggarsbanquet.com saffron risotto, roasted spring 4480 Hagadorn Road, Okemos—Corner of Hagadorn & Mt. Hope | (517) 679-6309 See CARW, Page 17 City Pulse • July 8, 2015 City Pulse Special Promotional Section 17

and excellent lunch buffet CARW 4790 Hagadorn Road, Suite 132, East Lansing Top 5 (517) 351-3080 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday- Friday; noon-3 p.m. & 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday- from page 16 from page 14 Sunday

Soup Spoon Café ($$) dogs and diner fare Swagath Indian Cuisine vegetables 6525 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. #2 City Pulse readers love Swagath’s authentic Indian Eyster vegetable stir-fry 1419 East Michigan Avenue (517) 272-7900 cuisine and eclectic lunch buffet greecianisland.com with Chelsea-inspired spring Lansing, MI 48912 1060 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (517) 333-6536 vegetables, soba rice noodles, (517) 316-2377, soupspooncafe. Friday-Saturday com swagathfoods.com soy 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. daily Reservations recommended #3 Olga’s Kitchen Third course: Business Hours: Chain restaurant featuring a Mediterranean-accented Persis Indian Grill menu including gyros and a Greek salad #3 Authentic Indian food with vegetarian options Crème brulee 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday through 354 Frandor Ave., Lansing. 3536 Meridian Crossing Dr., Ste. #200, Okemos Thursday; 7 a.m.–midnight (517) 332-2500 (517) 993-5927 olgas.com Friday; 8 a.m.–midnight persisindiangrill.com 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday- McAlister’s Deli ($) Saturday; closed Sunday Sunday Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Red Cedar Grill ($$) Friday; noon-3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; Special menu hours: #4 Bell’s Pizza noon-3 p.m. & 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Closed Sunday, July 12; 5-10 East Lansing pizza joint known for its Greek and Red Haven ($$) Mediterranean specialties Sree Chillas Indian Kitchen p.m. Monday, July 13-Thursday, 1135 E. Grand River, East Lansing. #4 4480 S. Hagadorn, #103 (formerly Kadai Indian Grill, located in the Meridian (517) 332-0858 July 16; 5-11 p.m. Friday, July Mall) Okemos, MI 48864 thebellspizza.com Food court approach to traditional Indian food (517) 679-6309, eatredhaven. 17; 2-11 p.m. Saturday, July 10 a.m.-4 a.m. daily 18; closed Sunday, July 19 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos com (517) 258-1502 Athena’s Diner Reservations recommended #5 chillaskitchen.com First course: City Pulse readers recommend the spinach pie with 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Business Hours: tzatziki sauce Sunday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Choice of one of six daily soups 3109 S. Cedar St., Lansing Tuesday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.–2 (517) 394-0072 Top 5 Italian Food Second course: athenasdiner.com p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Friday; 5-10 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. p.m. Saturday; 5–8:30 p.m. Spoon Bistro Steak with fried Sunday #1 Deluca’s Restaurant and Pizzeria sweet onions, zip sauce, feta Family-owned Italian restaurant famous for its pizza Sunday; closed Monday 2006 W. Willow St., Lansing bacon mash, fresh vegetables Top 5 Indian Food (517) 487-6087 Special menu hours: Sautéed Walleye with truffle delucaspizza.com creamed mushrooms & leaks, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. #1 Sindhu Indian Cuisine Tuesday, July 14-Thursday, July wild rice, fresh vegetables Cozy Indian restaurant known for its hearty portions See Top 5, Page 18 16; 5-10 p.m. Friday, July Third course: 17-Saturday, July 18; 5-8:30 Choice of rotating dessert menu $25 per person p.m. Sunday, July 19, 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12; closed Monday Spartan Hall of Fame Café ($$) 677 S. Michigan Rd | Eaton Rapids | Englishinn.com English Inn Salad Red Haven creates menus using The State Room ($$) First (517) 663-2500 Mixed greens, house-made seasonal ingredients. Menus will Tavern 109 ($$) dressing, walnuts, tapenade, be selected on a day-to-day basis. Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza ($) capital area goat cheese crouton Wrought Iron Grill ($$) restaurant w k French Onion Soup july 12-19, 2015 Onion beef broth, toasted crouton, caramelized Gruyere cheese VOTED BEST GOURMET LobsterSecond and Scallop Cakes RESTAURANT! Whipped potatoes, daily vegetable, mango cream Pan Roasted Chicken Breast Voted Top 5 Tomato Risotto, daily Best Breakfast, vegetable, mushroom Best Cocktails, supreme sauce Best Sandwich, Grilled Salmon Best Waitstaff & Bean and summer Best Place to go on a First Date! squash civet, Provençal sauce Come see why during Capital Area Restaurant Week! Monday 7/13-Saturday 7/18 A Thirdselection from our dessert tray $25 per person Prix Fixe Menu includes -Choice of Soup, Salad or Appetizer Voted Top Five -Choice of Entree -Choice of Dessert Best Gourmet Reservations recommended Restaurant 1419 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing | (517) 316-2377 NEW FROM CITY PULSE

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(517) 203-5728 Top 5 zaytoonlansing.com 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; closed Sunday from page 17 #3 Aladdin’s Restaurant Friday & Saturday; closed Sunday City Pulse readers recommend the chicken schwarma and Mediterranean salad #2 Cugino’s 300 N. Clippert St., Lansing Grand Ledge eatery known for its classic Italian cui- (517) 333-8710 sine and generous portions aladdinslansing.com 306 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (517) 627-4048 Sunday presents the cuginosmenu.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday #4 Sultan’s Known for its authentic Mediterranean fare and bright, #3 Bravo! Cucina Italiana welcoming dining room Upscale-casual chain restaurant known for its modern (517) 333-4444 take on Italian classics sultansrestaurant.net 2970 Towne Center Blvd., Lansing 4790 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Come see why we Sunday #5 Woody’s Oasis (East Lansing) were voted in the Near-campus location offers burgers, Mediterranean fare and a full bar 211 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing (517) 351-1600 woodysoasis.com Two Locations to Serve You! 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday- Now Open in Downtown Lansing Original Location Saturday 205 S. Washington Square, Lansing 1754 Central Park Drive, Okemos Top 5 Mexican Food www.thaiprincessmi.com #1 El Azteco (East Lansing) City Pulse readers recommend the enchi- ladas suizas and the margaritas 225 Ann St., East (517) 485-3779 Lansing bravoitalian.com (517) 351-9111 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 11:30 a.m.–11 elazteco.me p.m. Friday–Saturday; 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-midnight Monday- Saturday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday #4 Emil’s Lansing’s oldest restaurant serves up classic Italian #2 Cancun Mexican Grill cuisine Okemos eatery serves up delicious Mexican staples CARNIVORES 2012 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing 1754 Central Park Drive, Okemos (517) 482-4430 (517) 347-8114 LOVE MEAT! 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. cancungl.com Friday & Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10:45 VOTED #1 BEST BBQ Friday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. #5 Carrabba’s Italian Grill Sunday 3 YEARS RUNNING! Casual dining chain known for it’s classic Italian fare STOP IN AND SEE WHY! 6540 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing #3 Los Tres Amigos (Downtown) (517) 323-8055 Michigan-based chain of restaurants known for its AWARD WINNING BBQ + carrabbas.com Mexican cuisine and house-made salsas and sauces 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (See web site for three more Greater Lansing loca- 18 TAPS OF PURE GOLDEN JOY Sunday tions) 107-109 E. Allegan St., Lansing. (517) 316-0066 lostresamigonsonline.com Top 5 Mediterranean 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 580-4400 | meatbbq.com Friday-Saturday 1224 Turner St. Old Town, Lansing #1 Woody’s Oasis (Trowbridge) City Pulse readers love Woody’s fast-food take on #4 El Oasis Mediterranean cuisine City Pulse readers love this food truck’s Mexican 1050 Trowbridge Road, East Lansing staples (517) 351-2280 2501 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing woodysoasis.com (517) 882-2100 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday–Friday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Pablo’s Famous for its tortas and other Mexican specialties Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill 311 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing #2 (517) 372-0887 City Pulse readers love the fresh, well-prepared food and Mediterranean ambiance See Top 5, Page 19 940 Elmwood Road, Lansing City Pulse • July 8, 2015 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

(517) 482-8328 sandwiches 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thursday-Saturday 7 p.m.-midnight Sunday-Tuesday; 7 p.m.-2 (See web site for more Greater Lansing loca- Top 5 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday tions) Samuel Mancino’s Italian Eatery 3700 W. Saginaw St., Lansing #4 Sandwich shop known for its baked grinders from page 18 Jet’s Pizza (517) 323-6800 #4 jerseygiantsubs.com 401 N. Clippert St., Suite B, Lansing Pizza chain known for its deep dish pies 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 (517) 351-7492 pablosoldtown.com (See web site for two more Greater Lansing a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday mancinosoffrandor.com 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. locations) Sunday 3009 Vine St., Lansing Stateside Deli Soup Spoon CafE #5 (517) 351-1100 #2 City Pulse readers love the pastrami sandwich at this Pablo’s jetspizza.com City Pulse readers love Soup Spoon’s New York-style deli #5 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.- breakfast options, soups and sandwiches Famous for its tortas and other Mexican specialties 3552 Meridian Crossings Drive, Lansing midnight Friday-Saturday; noon-11 p.m. Sunday 1419 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing 311 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing (517) 853-1100 (517) 316-2377 (517) 372-0887 statesidedeli.com soupspooncafe.com pablosoldtown.com Cugino’s 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; #5 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Grand Ledge eatery known for its classic Italian Tuesday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-midnight Sunday cuisine and generous portions Friday; 8 a.m.-midnight Saturday; closed 306 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge Sunday (517) 627-4048 Top 5 New Restaurant cuginosmenu.com Top 5 Seafood 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday #3 Jimmy Johns Sandwich chain known for its “freaky Mitchell’s Fish Market Cosmos fast” service and delivery #1 #1 City Pulse readers love its fresh fish, flown in daily Old Town pizzeria known for its adventurous pizzas (See web site for more Greater Lansing Top 5 Sandwiches/Deli 2975 Preyde Blvd., Lansing. and duck fat fries locations) (517) 482-3474 611 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing 134 S. Washington Square, Lansing mitchellsfishmarket.com (517) 897-3563 Jersey Giant (517) 485-3300 #1 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight thecosmoslansing.com Lansing-based chain specializing in giant sub jimmyjohns.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; See Top 5, Page 20 Friday-Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday

#2 Black Cat Bistro Cozy East Lansing bistro known for its upscale, locally sourced cuisine 115 Albert Ave., East Lansing (517) 580-3821 blackcatbistroel.com 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily

#3 Longhorn Steakhouse City Pulse readers recommend the bacon-wrapped sirloin and parmesan-crusted asparagus at this chain steakhouse 5796 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing (517) 703-9041 longhornsteakhouse.com 11 a.m.-10 a.m. daily

#4 Good Truckin’ Diner REO Town diner known for its breakfast omelets and burritos and specialty burgers 1107 S. Washington Ave., Lansing (517) 253-7961 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday

#3 Lou & Harry’s (downtown) Sandwich shop known for its gyros and Greek specialties 119 S. Washington Square, Lansing (517) 708-7212 facebook.com/louhaslansing 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday Top 5 Pizza

#1 Deluca’s Restaurant and Pizzeria Family-owned Italian restaurant famous for its pizza 2006 W. Willow St., Lansing (517) 487-6087 delucaspizza.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday; closed Sunday

#2 Cosmos Old Town pizzeria known for its adventurous pizzas and duck fat fries 611 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing (517) 897-3563 thecosmoslansing.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-10 p.m. Sunday

#3 Art’s Bar and Grill City Pulse readers love the pizza and bar fare at this classic Lansing dive bar 809 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 8, 2015 Top 5

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Friday-Saturday #2 Red Lobster Chain restaurant known for its seafood options and Cheddar Bay Biscuits 3130 E. Saginaw St., Lansing (517) 351-0610 redlobster.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday

#3 Sansu City Pulse readers love Sansu’s value, serving quality sushi at good prices 4750 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing (517) 333-1933 sansu-sushi.com 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 4:30–10 p.m. Monday- Saturday; 3-10 p.m. Sunday

6 p.m. Monday, July 13 #4 Maru Sushi & Grill (Okemos) High quality sushi, upscale atmosphere 5100 Marsh Road, Okemos The Riv, 231 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing (517) 349-7500 marurestaurant.com Dinner on your own 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 4-9:30 p.m. Monday- Wednesday; 11:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; Awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday No cover #5 Capital Prime Steaks and Seafood Upscale surf and turf restaurant with contemporary Public invited ambiance 2324 Showtime Drive, Lansing. (517) 377-7463 capitalprimelansing.com 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.- midnight Friday-Saturday; 2-9 p.m. Sunday 2015 Top 5 Steak #1 Capital Prime Steaks and Seafood HARRY’S PLACE Upscale surf and turf restaurant with contemporary ambiance all you can eat ﬁsh fry 2324 Showtime Drive, Lansing. (517) 377-7463 capitalprimelansing.com Fridays 4pm-8pm 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.- VOTED midnight Friday-Saturday; 2-9 p.m. Sunday #2 Texas Roadhouse $ 95 404 N. Verlinden City Pulse readers love the steaks and service at this casual steakhouse TOP . Lansing, 517-484-9661 280 E. Edgewood Blvd, Lansing 10 (517) 887-8181 texasroadhouse.com 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-11 p.m. THREE Friday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday #3 Knight Cap BEST One of Lansing’s oldest restaurants, recently re- opened with revamped menu and upscale interior 320 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing (517) 484-7676 FISH FRY knightcap.com 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-11 p.m. IN THE Friday-Saturday; closed Sunday #4 Outback Steakhouse TOP OF Australian-themed steakhouse famous for its Bloomin’ Onion 707 Brookside, Lansing THE TOWN (517) 321-3100 outback.com 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. CONTEST Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9p.m. Sunday

#5 Longhorn Steakhouse City Pulse readers recommend the bacon-wrapped

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#4 Thai Princess Top 5 City Pulse readers love Thai Princess’ contemporary take on Thai cuisine 1754 Central Park Drive, Okemos from page 20 (517) 381-1558 thaiprincessmi.com sirloin and parmesan-crusted asparagus at this chain 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-9 steakhouse p.m. Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday 5796 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing (517) 703-9041 #5 Asia’s Finest longhornsteakhouse.com Unpretentious South Lansing joint known 11 a.m.-10 a.m. daily for its pho and its Thai and Vietnamese specialties 6443 S. Cedar St., Lansing Top 5 Sushi (517) 393-1688 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-9 p.m. Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Sunday #1 Sansu City Pulse readers love Sansu’s value, serving quality sushi at good prices 4750 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing (517) 333-1933 sansu-sushi.com 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 4:30–10 p.m. Monday- Saturday; 3-10 p.m. Sunday

#2 Maru Sushi & Grill (Okemos) High quality sushi, upscale atmosphere 5100 Marsh Road, Okemos (517) 349-7500 marurestaurant.com 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 4-9:30 p.m. Monday- Wednesday; 11:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

#3 AI Fusion Known for creative sushi rolls and good service 2827 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing (517) 853-3700 ai-fusion.com 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-11 p.m. Sunday

#4 Ukai (west side) Sushi bar and hibachi grill, known for entertaining hibachi chefs 754 Delta Commerce Drive, Lansing (517) 853-8888 iloveukai.com 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday

#5 Sushi Moto Cozy west side restaurant known for its fresh sushi 436 Elmwood Road, Lansing (517) 580-4321 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 4-9:30 p.m. “Shower-ma” Sunday Top 5 Thai Food

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Courtesy Photo still describes it as “man against nature.” gan events planned to celebrate the book’s Mackinac McLravy’s parents were big boaters release, including an official release party Murder on Island and kept a 34-foot sailboat in Holland. at the Pink Pony on Friday. For a full list bar the He still recalls the summer they sailed to of events, check the author’s website at Pink Pony Mackinac Island. charlescutter.me. Mackinac is the “I was young at the time and couldn’t Mackinac Island enthusiasts will de- setting of ride a bicycle, so we took a bicycle built light as some of the island’s long held cus- New mystery novel is set on Charles for two,” he said. “I was enamored with toms and traditions are skewered in the Michigan’s most famous island Cutter’s the place.” book. And if you are asking if there has new Though he was careful to not use ac- ever been a homicide on the island, the an- By BILL CASTANIER murder tual islanders, McLravy did take literary swer is yes. In July 1960, Frances Lacey, a Mackinac Island, with its storied history, mystery. license in using the name of three friends wealthy widow from Dearborn, was mur- bikes-and-horses-only attitude, tons of fudge in the book. Art Brandstatter, a long-time dered and her body was discovered five and a bevy of quaint cottages, has always East Lansing resident, is the namesake of days later, buried near Devil’s Kitchen on been considered one of Michigan’s top fam- the overwhelmed island police chief. property owned by the social activist group ily vacation destinations. “However, there are no sacred cows in Moral Re-Armament. The murder has East Lansing lawyer Charles McLravy, the book,” said McLravy. “Everyone gets never been solved. who writes under the pseudonym Charles skewered, but I was not mean spirited.” Now to the mystery of why McLravy Cutter, also saw it as the perfect setting for McLravy said the characters in this uses a nom de plume. his new murder mystery, “The Pink Pony.” story came easily to him, and that they are “No one could say it or spell (my name), Although Mackinac Island is family “eccentric and colorful.” and that caused confusion,” the author said. friendly, one weekend a year in mid-July, at merous times during the 1980s. Sailboat fans It was important to make the plot tie But not everyone is happy with the the end of the Bayview Yacht Club’s historic will love his descriptions of the boats and his up in a believable way, he said, and to keep name change. Port Huron to Mackinac Island sailboat race, insider’s guide to boating nomenclature. the mood consistent with the right bal- “My mother doesn’t like it,” he said. it becomes the site off a raucous, devil-may- “The racers always end up in bars, and ance of suspense and humor. As a lawyer, care celebration as thousands of thirsty rac- since there is no drinking during the race ev- McLravy was able to make the court scenes ers and race fans descend on the finish line. erybody’s thirsty,” McLravy said. “There is a both believable and dramatic. Win or lose, they make for “The Pink Pony” lot of carrying on and bad behavior.” This year’s Bayview Mackinac Race is — arguably the island’s most famous bar — The Pink Pony, he said, is a natural loca- the 91st running of the historic race. The for post-race revelry. tion for partying since it is the closest bar to boats leave Port Huron on July 18 and will The “The Pink Pony,” so designated be- where the boats dock at the end of the race. arrive at the island between July 19 and cause of the pink, carousel-style horse which For most of the year it is a quiet bar off the July 21. This year more than 250 boats are hangs outside, is the backdrop for the open- lobby of the Chippewa Hotel, which has expected to cross the finish line. ing scenes in Cutter’s newest mystery fea- been an anchor on the island’s waterfront for McLravy has several Northern Michi- turing fictional East Lansing attorney Burr more than 100 years. Lafayette. It’s spectacular to see the boats take off Following a night of post-race martini from Port Huron, McLravy said. More than guzzling, a hungover Lafayette is escorted to 250 boats are expected for this year’s race. “The Pink Pony” by the island’s police chief, Although the race was much simpler in the who is interested in finding and returning days before cell phones and GPS, McLravy the purloined pink pony sign. Lafayette is his chief suspect. US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd All that takes a back seat when they stum- ble upon a dead body, clearly strangled by www.NCGmovies.com the Christmas tree lights strung around his neck, in a scene littered with women’s under- (517) 316-9100 wear. Student Discount with ID Lafayette is soon drafted into represent- ID required for “R” rated films ing the accused murderer and finds himself balancing island politics, long-held personal disputes and his own demons while trying to find the real murderer. 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Wednesday, July 8 Classes and Seminars Aux Petits Soins-Explorers 1 & 2. French immersion class for babies ages 0-2 & 2-4. 4:15 p.m. (2-4) & 5:15 p.m. (0-2.) Mother & Earth Baby Boutique, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. ow.ly/PhuBb. Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes and activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 351-5866. Basics of Microsoft Excel. Educational class. 6-8 Friday, July 10 p.m. FREE. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. (517) 708-4394, .iteclansing.org. Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed step meeting. Bike rides can be an adventurous back home. This exhibit, he said, has enthusiasts, and it is hosting a city- 6 p.m. Donations. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 899-3215. thrill for some, while others may been the beginning of a movement wide bike ride in collaboration with Jazzercize. Strengthen muscle mass, increase have take rides for exercise, and he plans to go to other cities the opening reception. Cyclists are bone density. 10-11 a.m. Call for price. Meridian Senior but whatever the reason, many to do new designs that bring the invited to meet up with the group at Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706- people enjoy their time on bikes. community to the forefront. 5046. East Lansing’s Peanut Barrel Friday Photographer Khalid Ibrahim and Ibrahim has been a photographer at 6 p.m. The Parlons Francais. French class. Focus on listening “Spokespeople” and speaking. 1-2 p.m. $50/$30 for members. graphic designer Terry Sieting have for many years and admits that he is crew will set out Exhibit opening Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, decided to display their belief that obsessed with it. from there, but Okemos. (517) 706-5046. 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 10 “everyone is a bicyclist” with an “Photography is one of the few will also make FREE Alternate Dispute Resolution. Peaceful conflict MICA Gallery resolution. Special Speaker. 6 p.m. FREE. Pilgrim art exhibit designed to challenge mediums that allow you to display a stop at the 1210 Turner St., Lansing Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. (517) 371-4600, the perspective of cycling to non- an exact perspective,” Ibrahim said. Avenue Café micagallery.org Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-7434, pilgrimucc.com. bicyclists. “A lot is left to interpretation, but around 6:30 p.m. Events One of the main reasons for photography shows exactly how to pick up more Lansing Bike Party Allen Market Street Farmers Market. Locally focusing on bikes is that Ibrahim is an you see the world and allows you to bikers before Bike ride to the grown, baked and prepared foods. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. avid year-round bicyclist. He travels show and share interest because ending at the exhibit Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., 6 p.m. at the Peanut Barrel Lansing. (517) 999-3911. all over Lansing on his bike and has everyone consumes photography.” MICA Gallery for 521 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing Open Workshop. Bike repair, bike safety and biking been doing this for the past eight Ibrahim and Sieting have been the reception. or as healthy exercise. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Kids Repair years. And what better way to tell a working on this project for a little Many of the 6:30 p.m. at the Avenue Program, 5815 Wise Road, Lansing. (517) 755-4174. Café story than to actually be a part of it. over a year, and with the help of bicyclists from 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Practice Your English. Practice listening to and Lansing speaking English. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public He explained that this isn’t only an sponsors to print the art as well the Lansing facebook.com/groups/ Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, art show, but it is also a community as community engagement with the Bike Party are lansingbikeparty elpl.org. show because of support and show, the project is finally complete also featured Income Based Energy Efficiency @ ANC. Coffee and presentation with guest speaker. 10 a.m.-noon, inspiration he gets from the bicycling for the Lansing community to in the photographs, so reception FREE. Allen Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing. community and its exploits. witness. “Spokespeople” will be on attendees will have a chance to meet (517) 367-2468, allenneighborhoodcenter.org. “My exhibit shows community in a display until Aug. 30, with an opening the subjects of the art, as well as the Project 60/50: Wonder Women. "Wonder Women!" film and discussion. 6:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing photo,” Ibrahim said. reception Friday evening. artists. Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) This exhibit has been shown in Ibrahim is also a member of Detroit — and was quite successful the Lansing Bike Party, a loosely See Out on the Town, Page 26 — so Ibrahim was asked to bring it organized crew of Capital area bike —ASHA JOHNSON City Pulse • July 1, 2015 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

Chris Cresswell, Ian Graham at Mac's Bar Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $12, $10 adv., 8 p.m., Saturday, July 11 Vocalist/guitarist Chris Cresswell has fronted Toronto-based punk- rock band the Flatliners since its genesis in 2002. It wasn’t until 2014 that he cut his acoustically driven solo debut album. The disc was produced by Joey Cape of Lagwagon and released digitally by One Week Records – Fat Wreck Chords distributed the vinyl version. Between his two musical undertakings, Cresswell spends a bulk of his time touring the world, including stops in Canada, Europe and the United States. A survey of Lansing’s Saturday he headlines Mac’s Bar with a stripped down acoustic set. Musical LAndscape Openers are Ian Graham of Cheap Girls, Jimmy VanHavvermat and Full Monty. As for the Flatliners, the band has been a staple in the Ontario By RICH TUPICA SAT. JULY DIY rock scene since its inception. The band’s “Dead Language” LP was 11TH nominated for a 2014 Juno Award in the Metal/Hard Music Album of Chris Creswell the Year category.

The Hot Mess at the Green Door The Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 9:30 p.m., Friday, July 10 Based in Lansing, the Hot Mess is an eclectic four-piece cover band. The group has gigged around the area since its genesis in the summer of 2013. The band’s song list spans genres, ranging from rock to R&B, and its set list includes everything from “I Feel Good” by James Brown to heavy Guns n’ Roses classics. “We play the hits, but we mostly like to throw in covers that we love that aren’t your typical covers,” said lead vocalist Sara Cruz. “I think this is what sets us apart.” The band, which also includes Steve Langlois (guitar), Adam Meinerd- FRI. JULY ing (bass) and drummer Chip J. Herbert, plays Friday at the Green Door. Aside from landing frequent gigs at the Unicorn and R Club, the Hot Mess also snagged the no. 3 spot in the “Best Cover Band” category of City 10TH Pulse’s 2015 Top of the Town contest.

Possessed By Paul James at the Avenue CafE The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 18+, $10, $8 adv., 9 p.m., Thursday, July 16 Possessed By Paul James, the solo project of Konrad Wert, is known for authentic, punk-infused bluesy roots tunes. Wert has shared stages with the likes of Wanda Jackson, Shooter Jennings, Lucinda Williams and T Model Ford. July 16 he headlines at the Avenue. Joe Fox of the Devil’s Cut opens the show. Wert has toured the world under the Possessed By Paul James moniker, including dates across France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, to name only a few. His instruments of choice are the banjo, guitar, fiddle and stomp box. When he’s not touring or recording, THU. JUly Wert teaches special education at an elementary school in Boerne, Texas. In 2008 he also starred in the film “The Folk Singer,” a Slowboat Films production. His latest LP, “There Will Be Nights When I’m Lonely,” was released via 16TH Hillgrass Bluebilly Records.

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LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat u r day The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service Industry Night, 3 p.m. Abbey Hoffman, 8 p.m. The Playback, 8 p.m. Black Cat Bistro, 115 Albert Ave. Chip Christy, 8 p.m. Blue Gill Grill, 1591 Lake Lansing Rd. Sarah Brunner, 9 p.m. Mike Cooley., 5 p.m. Capital Prime, 2324 Showtime Dr. Kevin Kreeger, 8:30 p.m. Bob Schultz, 8:30 p.m. Coach’s Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd. DJ Trivia, 9 p.m. Retro Joe, 9 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S. MLK Blvd. Open Mic w/Pat Zelenka, 9 p.m. Copper, 2874 E. Lake Lansing Rd. Mark Sala, 6 p.m. Dublin Square, 327 Abbot Rd. Mark Warner, 10 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Good Cookies, 9:30 p.m. Skoryoke live band karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Mix Pack, 9:30 p.m. Summer of Sol, 9:30 p.m. Grand Café/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Karaoke w/Joanie Daniels, 7 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Johhny D Jam, 9 p.m. Karaoke Kraze, 9 p.m. The Hot Mess, 9 p.m. Second Nature, 9 p.m. Gus's Bar, 2321 W. Michigan Ave. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Harper's, 131 Albert Ave. Sarah Brunner, 6 p.m. Kevin Browne, 6 p.m. Scott Seth, 6 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Phil Denny, 8 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. EMD, 8 p.m. Swavy Nation, 8 p.m. Chris Cresswell, 8 p.m. Peppino's, 213 Ann St. Reggae Lou, 5 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Rd. Don Middlebrook & Rush Clement, 6 p.m. Reggae Lou, 6 p.m. Bill Slaght, 6 p.m. Kevin Browne, 6 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 Kathy Ford Band Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Mike Cooley, 6 p.m. Life Support, 6 p.m. MArk Sala, 6 p.m. Reno's West, 501 W. Saginaw Hwy. Darin Larner Jr., 6 p.m. Karle Velo, 6 p.m. Swamp Nights, 6 p.m. Jake Stevens Band, 6 p.m. Tin Can West, 644 Migaldi Ln. Waterpong, 11 p.m. DJ Chalky, 9 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave. Frog's Open Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. Sunny Mayo Quartet, 8:30 p.m. Sunny Mayo Quartet, 8:30 p.m. Waterfront Bar & Grill, 325 City Market Dr. Joe Wright, 7 p.m. Watershed, 5965 Marsh Rd. Trevor Compton, 7 p.m. Dan MacLachlan, 8 p.m. Capital City DJs, 10 p.m. Capital City DJs, 10 p.m. Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St. DJ, 9 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. To get listed just email us at [email protected] or call (517) 999-5069. LivE & Local lists upcominG gigs! Only submit information for the following week's paper. 26 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 1, 2015

is clean bathrooms, clean dishes, a place that She said she took “everything they offer” at smells good and looks nice without a bunch of the Ann Arbor Institute of Massage. She’s also a beer signs on the wall.” certified yoga instructor and continues to seek The women fixed all the plumbing in the out new skills; she started doula training this building, leveled the floors, replaced toilets and year. vanities and painted. The kitchen got an equip- “I’m more trained than the average massage ment upgrade, which they now use to crank out therapist,” Green said. “Most people just learn the new menu. Swedish general relaxation. But (my studies) are They also rebuilt the second floor into a very anatomically based. I can use rehabilitative lodge-themed dance bar, adding new wooden techniques to fix things like frozen shoulders.” tabletops, benches and dance floor that fea- Green employs a team of similarly trained tures DJs on weekends and occasional live acts. licensed massage therapists to broaden the “People who have been coming here for clinic’s expertise further. Offerings include neu- years (under previous incarnations) have said romuscular therapy, headache/migraine release, how much they like it now,” Young said. “We hot stone massage, reflexology, aromatherapy wanted it to be a fun place to be. This is tra- and prenatal massage ditionally a slower time of the year, but we’ve Meridian Massage also has an infrared sau- BRIDGE & MAIN/MERIDIAN MASSAGE & BODYWORK actually started seeing an increase in customers. na, which uses infrared rays to heat your body Courtesy photo It seems to be working. up without steam or dry heat for a more relax- Bridge & Main recently opened in downtown Grand Ledge. The building has been home to several bars over the ing detox experience. But Green got it for more years, but the new owners gave it a female-friendly renovation. New massage than just business reasons. On the east side, Allyson Green took over “It’s something I enjoy myself,” she said. “I try By ALLAN I. ROSS before the duo bought the building in January. her former employer’s massage studio in East to offer things that I find effective from a per- In the 1970s, Remington president Victor Young and Meckstroth met there as co-workers Lansing, added some additional equipment and sonal experience.” Kiam waved his company’s signature electric four years ago when Young started moonlight- staff members and renamed it. Her new busi- razor around in a series of ridiculous TV coming as a server. ness, Meridian Massage & Bodywork, opened mercials, proudly declaring, “I liked the shaver “We watched as the place slowly went in March. The previous owner had operated in Bridge & Main so much, I bought the company.” That entrepre- downhill as new owners (came and went),” the location since 2009, and although she sold 219 N. Bridge St., Grand Ledge neurial spirit runs strong in Metro Lansing as Young said. “But we saw its potential. We want- it to Green last September, it took six months 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.- before Green was ready to go. two businesses recently fell under new owner- ed it to do better. We both have business back- 2 a.m. Friday; noon-2 a.m. Saturday; noon- “I had to learn how to build a website, get ship of former employees — they believed in grounds, so we watched from afar, and when it midnight Sunday became available, we bought it.” everything in place,” she said. “I had to learn how the business so much, they decided to make a (517) 925-1485, bridgeandmain.net go of it themselves. Young said she and Meckstroth were both to run a business.” Earlier this year, Keri Young and Andrea raised in Grand Ledge and met their respective Green had been on track for a career in Meckstroth partnered up to open Bridge & spouses at the bar. But before they could take physical therapy. She earned an undergraduate Meridian Massage & Bodywork Main, a bar and grill in downtown Grand Ledge. it over, Young said the place needed extensive degree in biomedical science, but before she All services by appointment only Over the years, the space went through a mul- work. completed her graduate studies, she realized it 5903 E. Brookfield Drive, East Lansing titude of owners and names — including Butch “We looked at the demographic we wanted wasn’t for her. (517) 295-3537, and Hanks, Driver On Inn, Myja’s Gray Wolf Inn to attract — women our age, around 35 or 40 “I wanted more freedom,” she said. “I feel like meridiantherapeuticmassage.com and, most recently, Ledges Sports Bar & Grill — — and we asked, what do we want? The answer I’m more effective as a massage therapist.”

Out on the town 7300, meridianhistoricalvillage.org. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 >> PROJECT 60/50: ‘WONDER WOMEN’ SCREENING AND St. Johns Concert in the Park. The Pete "Big Dog" DISCUSSION from page 24 Fetters Band out of Detroit. 7 p.m. Donations Accepted. St. Johns City Park Performance Shell, 800 W. Park St., Michigan State University and East Lansing Public Library’s ongoing Project 60/50 film 351-2420, elpl.org. St. Johns. (989) 224-2429, clintoncountyarts.org. Stories in the Garden. Teens read to children at series presents a screening of a documentary that examines the character comic MSU 4H Children's Garden, 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. MSU 4-H fans know as Diana of Themyscira in “Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Children's Garden, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) Superheroines.” The film explores the origins of the DC Comics character Wonder 351-2420, elpl.org. Thursday, July 9 Get Pop-Cultured: DC Days. Giveaways and special Classes and Seminars Woman by talking to comic historians and creators, “Wonder Woman” actress Lynda offers on DC Comics. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Barnes and Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 5:15 p.m. $5. New Hope Carter and several others to enlighten viewers to the enduring quality of a female icon Noble (Lansing), 5132 W Saginaw Highway, Lansing. (517) Church, 1340 Haslett Road, Haslett. (517) 349-9183, in a male dominated medium. East Lansing Public Library librarian Jill Abood will lead a 327-0437, bn.com. newhopehaslett.com. Willy Wonka Interactive Movie. FREE family Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 6 p.m., meeting discussion following the film. 6:30-9 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot event. Registration required. 5:15-7 p.m. FREE. DeWitt 6:30 p.m. FREE. St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1519 Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. District Library, 13101 Schavey, DeWitt. (517) 669-3156, Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 882-9080, stdavidslansing.org. dewittlibrary.org. Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-8:30 your goals and potential. 1-4 p.m. $24 per 45 minute Ave., Lansing. (517) 492-7403. CADL at Potter Park Zoo Days. Participate in p.m. FREE. Quan Am Temple, 1840 N. College Ave., session. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Capital Area Crisis Men & Women's Rugby scavenger hunt and win NCG movie pa, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mason. (517) 853-1675, quanamtemple.org. Okemos. (517) 706-5046. Practice. Weather Permitting. All experience levels FREE. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes and Welcome, American Red Cross. Lunchtime welcome. 6-8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2151 W. Lansing. (517) 483-4221, potterparkzoo.org. activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing presentation. Noon, FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 Hillsdale St., Lansing. Steven's Puppets. All ages. Bringing the timeless tale Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363, N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5046. ELPD K-9 Meet ad Greet. Meet and find out about of Aladdin to life. 10-11 a.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing cadl.org. our local animal heroes. 11 a.m.-noon, FREE. East Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 272-9840. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 7-8 p.m. Events Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. FREE. Community Mental Health Building, room 214G, (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Music 812 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy’s Classic Bar & Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482-0184. Moonlight Film Festival. Into the Woods (PG.) 9:30 Fusion Shows presents. Music Begins at 10 p.m. 21 Tarot Study Group. With Dawne Botke. 7 p.m. FREE. p.m. FREE. Valley Court Park, 400 Hillside Ct. East Spanish Conversation. Practice listening to and and older welcome. 10 p.m. FREE. Crunchy's Pizza & Triple Goddess New Age Bookstore, 2019 E. Michigan Lansing. (517) 319-6888, cityofeastlansing.com/445/ speaking Spanish. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Burgers, 254 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) Ave., Lansing. (517) 883-3619, triplegoddessbookstore.net. Moonlight-Film-Festival. Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, 351-2506, crunchyseastlansing.com. Celebrate Recovery. For all types of habits, hurts Hero Thursdays @ 2.0. Create a treat or toy for your elpl.org. Sam Copperman. Jazz virtuoso Sam Copperman and and hang-ups. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Trinity Church (Lansing), super cat or dog. 1-2 p.m. FREE. ELPL 2.0 Maker Studio, Euchre. No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta friends perform. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Allen Street Farmers 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing. (517) 492-1866. 300 MAC Ave. East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911, H.E.R.O.: Home Inspections 101. Home improvement Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Comic Convention Collectibles. Exclusive facebook.com/AllenStreetFarmersMarket. class. Call to register. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Neighborhood Lansing. (517) 484-5600. collectibles from Comic Con. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. Music in the Village. Blue Water Ramblers. Folk/ Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple St., Lansing. (517) 8-Ball Tournament. Bring your pool game to Barnes and Noble (Lansing), 5132 W. Saginaw Highway, americana. 7 p.m. FREE, donations accepted. Meridian 372-5980, glhc.org. the Avenue. Call to confirm because it is cancelled Historical Village, 5113 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 347- One on One Life Coaching. Have support, discover occasionally. 7 p.m. $10. The Avenue Cafe, 2021 Michigan See Out on the Town, Page 28 City Pulse • July 1, 2015 www.lansingcitypulse.com 27 28 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • July 1, 2015

517-367-6367. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing crunchyseastlansing.com. Juggling. Learn how to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Orchard Out on the town Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6300, Focus on the Collection. Broad staff shares favorites Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. (517) cadl.org. from their collection, 2 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad 371-5119, [email protected]. from page 26 Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, MSU Campus, East Pokemon/Magic the Gathering Card Games. Music Lansing. (517) 884-4800. Tutorials. Starter decks provided. 12:30 p.m. FREE. Lansing. (517) 327-0437, bn.com. Music in the Garden. Join us for live music at Beal Pet Capes @ 2.0. Make a simple superhero cape for Everybody Reads, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) Cirque Amongus Workshop. Try out your circus Botanical Garden. Noon-1 p.m. FREE. Beal Botanical your pet, 3-4:30 p.m. FREE. ELPL 2.0 Maker Studio, 300 346-9900, becauseeverybodyreads.com. skills at this unique workshop, 1:30-2:30 p.m. FREE. Gardens, 412 Olds Hall, East Lansing. facebook.com/ MAC Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Spiritual Talk, Pure Meditation and Silent CADL Foster Library, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. (517) bealgarden.msu. Summer Celebration. Live music, community Prayer. 7 p.m. FREE. Self Realization Meditation Healing 485-5185, cadl.org. Cash O' Riley with guest Deacon Earl. Live resources, farmers market. Noon-3 p.m. FREE. Ferris Centre, 7187 Drumheller Road, Bath. (517) 641-6201, Harvest Basket Produce Sale. Farmers market with Hellbilly Blues. Deacon Earl opens the show. 9 p.m. Park, 323 N. Walnut St., Lansing. (517) 999-2894, selfrealizationcentremichigan.org. organically grown produce. 3-7 p.m. FREE. Smith Floral FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. nwlansing.org. Parents of LGBTQ kids. Weekly support group. and Greenhouses, 124 E. 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All ages and levels welcome. 6 p.m. FREE. Marshall more intellectual than throwing discarded peanut shells on ground of some bar for happy East Lansing Farmers Market. Essential food items Music, 3240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. (517) 337-9700, and much more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Valley Court marshallmusic.com. hour with its new Hob Knob event. In the inaugural event of its after-work happy hour Park, 400 Hillside Court, East Lansing. (517) 319-6888, Hopening Quartet. Live performance. 9 p.m. , FREE. series, it’s all about connecting with fellow art lovers. Guests can sip champagne, grab cityofeastlansing.com/farmersmarket. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) some pizza and enjoy the various exhibits on display. Admission to Hob Knob is free, so July Artist Reception. With Jon Whitney, Jerrey 485-5287. Morey, Kyle Ripley and Nick Cummins. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Music at the Mansion. Featuring Kristin Arnold and long as you RSVP ahead of time, and also includes a glass of champagne, appetizers and EagleMonk Pub & Brewery, 4906 W. Mount Hope Andrea Maynard. 7 p.m. $10.. Turner-Dodge House & some sweet treats. 6-8 p.m. FREE with RSVP. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Highway, Lansing. (517) 708-7350, eaglemonkbrewing. Heritage Center, 100 E. North Street, Lansing. (517) 483- com. 4220, lansingmi.gov. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 353-9834, broadmuseum.msu.edu. Pops Concert. Free family concert. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 7 p.m. FREE. Pinecrest School, 1811 Pinecrest Music SATURDAY, JULY 11 >> ARTIST RECEPTION: JESSIE GONZALES Summer Concert on the Lawn. Performance Drive, East Lansing. (517) 490-0481. by the Lansing Concert Band. 7 p.m. Donations The Hannah Community Center’s East Lansing Public Art Gallery welcomes accepted. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Theater photographer Jessie Gonzales for its July exhibit. Gonzales’ show, entitled “Traditions: Grand River Ave., Lanisng. (517) 484-9495. "Proof." Awarding winning play by David Auburn. 8 Old and New,” will feature a selection of his photography. “My artwork illustrates the Music in the Park. Donny & the Dorsals, surf p.m. $10/$8 seniors/$6 students. Ledges Playhouse, music. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Sharp Park, 1401 Elmwood 137 Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge. (517) 318-0579, passage in time of my family and in the larger sense, the history, artistry and lives Road, Lansing. (517) 323-8555, deltami.gov/parks. overtheledge.org. of a particular people, Latinos and Chicanos of the Midwest, the U.S. and in the Americas,” Gonzales said. The artist will be present at the exhibit’s premiere, and the Theater "Proof." (See July 9 for details.) 2 p.m. $10/$8 Friday, July 10 exhibit will be open until July 29. 1-2 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Art Gallery in the Seniors/$6 Students. Over the Ledge Theatre Co. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, 2nd floor, East Lansing. (517) 894-2166, Ledges Playhouse, 137 Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Classes and Seminars Ledge. (517) 318-0579, overtheledge.org. Endnote X6 and Endnote Web. A basic introduction. cityofeastlansing.com/353/public-art-gallery. 1 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, MSU Campus, 366 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 355-8700, libguides.lib.msu. edu/endnote. Seniors/$6 Students. The Ledges Playhouse, 137 Drop-in LEGO Club. Kids getting creative with our Monday, July 13 Aux Petits Soins-Explorers 1 & 2. French LEGO collection. For ages 6-15. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge. (517) 318-0579, Classes and Seminars immersion class for babies ages 0-2 & 2-4. 9:30 a.m. South Lansing Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) overtheledge.org. Adult Rape Survivor Support Group. Registration (2-4) & 10:30 a.m. (0-2). Willow Tree Family Center, 3333 272-9840. preferred. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Women’s Center of S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 643-8059, ow.ly/ Music Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) PhuBb. 372-9163. Summer Concert Series. With Taylor Taylor. 7 p.m. Palette to Palate. Painting lessons for novice and Saturday, July 11 Job Seekers Support Group. Finding the right FREE. Ann Street Plaza, Albert Ave. at M.A.C. Ave., East experts alike. 7-9 p.m. $28/$50 for two. Reach Studio Classes and Seminars career. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing. (517) 319-6888. cityofeastlansing.com/455/ Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 999- Aux Petits Soins-Explorers 1. French immersion Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163, Summer-Concert-Series. 3643, reachstudioart.org. class for babies ages 0-2. 9:30 a.m. $15 drop-in/$12 womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org. From Big Sur. Live performance. 9 p.m. FREE. Salsa Capital. Salsa Dancing and lessons. Beginner, per week for 10-week session. Mother & Earth Baby Support Group. For the divorced, separated and Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) intermediate and open dancing. 8 p.m.-midnight. $5. 1133 Boutique, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. ow.ly/PhuBb. widowed. Room 9. 7:30 p.m. FREE. St. David’s Episcopal 485-5287. S. Washington Ave., Reo Town, Lansing. (517) 230-9018. Domestic Violence Support Group. Noon-1:30 Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272, Chris Cresswell. With guests Ian Graham of Cheap Wake Up Old Town. Share ideas to help businesses p.m. FREE. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, stdavidslansing.org. Girls, Jimmy Vee and Full Monty. 8 p.m. Tickets start at thrive in Old Town. 9-10 a.m. FREE. Old Town General 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163, French Club. Practice listening to and speaking French. $10. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484- Store, 408 E. Grand River Ave. Lansing. (517) 485-4283, womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot 6795, fusionshows.com. iloveoldtown.org/events/wake-old-town-50. Tai Chi in the Park. For beginning and experienced tai Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. chi players. Instruction in Qigong, meditation and Yang Post-Polio Support Group. Sharing information and Events style tai chi forms. 9-10 a.m. FREE. Hunter Park, 1400 E. Theater ideas, 1:30 p.m. FREE. Plymouth Congregational Church, Summer Concert Series. With the Swift Brothers. 7 Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 272-9379. "Proof." (For details see July 9.) 8 p.m. $10/$8 2001 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 339-1039. p.m. FREE. Ann Street Plaza, Albert Avenue at M.A.C. Permaculture 101 Workshop. Introduction to Seniors/$6 Students. Ledges Playhouse, 137 Avenue, East Lansing. (517) 319-6888, cityofeastlansing. permaculture design practices. 12:30-2 p.m. $10 Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge. (517) 319-0579, Events com/455/Summer-Concert-Series. Donation. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, overtheledge.org. Social Bridge. Play bridge and meet new people. "The Hob Nob" Kick-Off. Series of after work happy 1400 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3910, No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township hours at the Broad MSU. 6-8 p.m. FREE with RSVP. allenneighborhoodcenter.org/gardenhouse. Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, MSU Campus, (517) 484-5600. East Lansing. (517) 884-4800, ow.ly/P5QOk. Events Sunday, July 12 Mac’s Monday Comedy Night. Hosted by Mark Stuffed Animal Superhero. Bring a stuffed animal Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy's Classic Bar & Classes and Seminars Roebuck and Dan Currie. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Mac’s for stories and dancing. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. East Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482-0184. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. Third Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-6795, Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Karaoke. 9 p.m. FREE. Crunchy's Pizza & Burgers, floor meeting room. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown macsbar.com. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. 254 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-2506, Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 515- Minecraft Game Night. Registration required; call 5559, coda.org. See Out on the Town, Page 29 City Pulse • July 1, 2015 www.lansingcitypulse.com 29

Installing Snap-Lock Flooring. Home improvement Events Out on the town class. Call 372-5980 to register. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Allen Market Street Farmers Market. Locally Neighborhood Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple St., grown, baked and prepared foods. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. from page 28 Music Lansing. (517) 372-5980, glhc.org. Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Fusion Shows presents. Music begins at 10 p.m. 21 Monday Movie Matinee. Movies intended for an Lansing. (517) 999-3911. and older welcome. 10 p.m. FREE. Crunchy's Pizza & Open Workshop. Bike repair, bike safety and biking as adult audience. 1 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Events Burgers, 254 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) healthy exercise. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Kids Repair Program, Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- Bible and Beer. Discussion of scripture in everyday 351-2506, crunchyseastlansing.com. 5815 Wise Road, Lansing. (517) 755-4174. 2420, elpl.org. settings. 6 p.m. FREE. Midtown Brewing Co., 402 Family Fun Concert. Family Fun Concert with Randy Practice Your English. Practice listening to and Monday Make & Take Hero Crafts. Make super S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 482-0600, Kaplan. 2 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 speaking English. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public hero crafts to take home. 11 a.m.-noon, FREE. [email protected]. Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Sporcle Live! Trivia. Team based. Win Crunchy's gift Daniel Roberts. Covers and original folk. 4-6 elpl.org. Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. certificates. 7 p.m. FREE. Crunchy's Pizza & Burgers, p.m. FREE. Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. Wednesday Senior Discovery @ ANC. Coffee and Stories with Sparty. Visit Sparty at the East 254 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-2506, Kalamazoo St. Lansing. (517) 999-3911, Facebook.com/ crunchyseastlansing.com. conversation with presenter. 10 a.m.-noon, FREE. Allen Lansing Public Library. 11 a.m.-noon, FREE. East AllenStreetFarmersMarket. Capital Area Crisis Men & Women's Rugby Neighborhood Center, 1619 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing. Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Music in the Village. The Lost Hitch Hikers and Biddle Practice. Weather Permitting. All experience levels (517) 367-2468. Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. City Band. 7 p.m. FREE, donations accepted. Meridian welcome. 6-8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2151 W. 3rd Wednesday Open Mic. Sign up and perform To Kill A Mockingbird Reading. To Kill a Historical Village, 5113 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 347- Hillsdale, Lansing. at an outdoor venue. 7 p.m. FREE. Ann Street Plaza, Mockingbird Read-A-Thon. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE. 7300, meridianhistoricalvillage.org. Books on Tap Book Group. "The 100-Year-Old Man Albert Ave. at M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing. (517) 319-6888, Barnes and Noble (Lansing), 5132 W. Saginaw St. Johns Concert in the Park. With youth big Who..." by Jonas Jonasson, 6:30 p.m. FREE. Jimmy's cityofeastlansing.com. Highway, Lansing. (517) 327-0437, bn.com. band/choir from Flensburg, Germany. 7 p.m. Donations Pub, 16804 Chandler Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, Stories in the Garden. Teens read to children at Accepted. St. Johns City Park Performance Shell, 800 elpl.org. MSU 4H Children's Garden, 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. MSU 4-H W. Park St., St. Johns. (989) 224-2429, clintoncountyarts.org. Theater Chair Massage. 10:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2 p.m. Children's Garden, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) "A Truly Original Superhero." Acting Up Theatre $14/$12 members. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. 351-2420, elpl.org. Co. Registration required. 1-2 p.m. FREE. DeWitt Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5046. District Library, 13101 Schavey, DeWitt. (517) 669- Play in the Park: Storyteller Karen Czarnik. 3156, dewittlibrary.org. Music integrated into storytelling. 7 p.m. FREE. Valley Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Court Park, 400 Hillside Ct. East Lansing. (517) 319-6888, cityofeastlansing.com "Enter the Dragon"--I Alphabet Heroes Tuesdays. Early literacy program Tuesday, July 14 about the alphabet. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. East Lansing sea what you did Classes and Seminars Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- there. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45- 2420, elpl.org. Matt Jones 6:45 p.m. FREE. EVERYbody Reads Books and Stuff, Summer Tutoring. Get help from local high school 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. students. K-6. 10:30 a.m.-noon, FREE. East Lansing Public Speakeasies Toastmasters. Improve listening, Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, Across analysis, leadership and presentation skills. 12:05-1 p.m. elpl.org. 1 "Hey, sailor!" FREE. Ingham County Human Services Building, 5303 S. 5 Ambien amount, e.g. Cedar St., Lansing. 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