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Notoriously developer-friendly Nathan in default and a credit-risk profile worse SCOTUS paves way for gay marriage in several states, not Michigan [email protected] • (517) 999-5064 Triplett is aggressively campaigning for than a SPAM offer, vote NO. EDITOR • Belinda Thurston [email protected] • (517) 999-5065 “Yes” in tandem. If you care that DTN’s financing plan for The “Yes” side says, trust us. If you do PAGE ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Allan I. Ross the NOT-BLIGHTED properties, leaves [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 NOT trust the people who were eager to the city $400,000-$500,000 per year risk $30 million in bonds on City Center 19 PRODUCTION MANAGER • Angus McNair worse off, vote NO. 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Draper, who is retiring, said GLHC “While we will miss Julie tremen- Board President Tim Kaltenbach. dously, the entire board of Mid-MEAC Powering up Draper was recently married and has is excited for her,” said Board President plans to leave the area with her new John Lindenmayer. Julie Powers named new husband. She will remain on board as a “Julie took an organization that was director of the Greater consultant after Powers officially starts struggling and turned it into a major OF THE WEEK Nov. 3, he said. contributor to improving the quality of Lansing Housing Coalition “Three things that put Julie ahead life in mid-Michigan.” of others: her energy, her enthusiasm, Walt Sorg, treasurer on the Mid- By BELINDA Y. THURSTON which is unbridled, and her knowledge MEAC board, said the board has begun Whether she’s monitoring water of the community, the search process for a new director. quality on the Grand River, parking the relationships Raising funds will be key, but the bicycles at music festivals or helping the that she has in the new director will need “a passion for the elderly or disabled find affordable and Greater Lansing mission of practical environmentalism.” accessible housing, it’s all the same to area with a num- “We feel very strongly on many issues Julie Powers. ber of our part- but our focus is on tangible results,” he She’s helping connect and create a ners,” he said. “She said. sustainable, healthy community. had a great vision He used this upcoming weekend’s That’s the perspective she hopes to in terms of where event opening the non-motorized path Property: 4000 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing bring to her new position as the execu- we need to head in south Lansing as an example. It Owner: Sam X. Eyde tive director of the Greater Lansing now.” uses a Consumers Energy utility corri- Assessed: $401,400 Housing Coalition. GLHC was cre- Powers dor and will connect with the Lansing Powers, 42, is leaving the post she’s ated in 1989 to River Trail, Delhi Township’s Sycamore held since December 2009 as the direc- provide quality, affordable housing to Trail, which will terminate at the inter- Owner says: “This site was approved by the tor of the Mid-Michigan Environmental people of modest means and help revi- section of Aurelius and Jolly roads, Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Council to head up an organization, talize neighborhoods. and the pathway along Waverly Road. on May 5 this year. We are waiting on final with 10 times the budget and staff. Brandon Kawalec will serve as inter- The pathway is intended to be utilitar- documents any day now, which will allow for the “I’m super happy,” she said. “It’s the im executive director at Mid-MEAC. ian, providing a corridor for east-west building to be completely demolished and the perfect transition.” Kawalec joined the organization in marketing of a new mixed use development will Powers is succeeding Katherine 2012. See Powers, Page 6 follow.”

Like so many vacant structures, this building’s vandalized windows are covered with sheets of Being in Lansing weather-worn particle board. The expansive lawn remains managed, but the rest of the site grows South Lansing man fishes for those wild with untended scrub and weedy parking lots. hungry for spirit, unity and belief Even looking beyond its current deterioration, the building is a vaguely International Style example, By BELINDA Y. THURSTON which exhibits the anonymous ‘placelessness’ “Believe” characteristic of the style, including white painted That’s how the man at the corner of brick, parapet roof and minimal decorative detail. Cavanaugh and Cedar Lansing wants to A line of brown awnings had been installed be known. along the length of the front elevation, presumably It’s 7:40 a.m. Thursday. The sun is to address the heat and light admitted through the barely breaking through the foggy Sep- large south-facing windows. Fortunately, these tember air. The roads are thick with awnings have been removed, though the excessive rushing cars. sunlight undoubtedly remains an issue. If exterior “Believe” is already hard at work. sun shading is desired, a more attractive option He’s a muscular, stocky man, resem- could include replicating the simple overhang bling an elder version of LL Cool J, sport- found at the main entrance. Suspended by thin ing red and black Nike gear (no Kangol). tension rods, the new awning would be compat- His right hand bears the tool of his ible with the building’s severe Modern style. Since the building is sited back from Grand trade – a 3-foot-long staff draped with Belinda Thurston/City Pulse River on a wide-open lot, its disorderly state strips of red fabric. He spins it some- "Believe" works south Lansing street corners with his flashy red staff. He says his times like a baton. He wields it more of- remains in full view for all passing motorists. purpose is to draw people curious about spirit. Worse, as the building is only a short distance ten like a scepter. from the airport, it serves as an unofficial, and At his foot on the sidewalk is a weath- The second page, top right corner, The article on the page is headlined: disagreeable gateway to the city. ered copy “New World Translation of the has a lime green stickie note, a red ar- “Will man ruin the earth beyond repair?” Holy Scriptures.” row slicing across it, riddled with Bible “Follow the arrow,” he says gleaming a — Daniel E. Bollman, AIA What is he doing out there? citations. smile with his squinting eyes. “The only thing you need to know is “Revelation 11:16-19” He turns to face traffic, drops to one “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the seedier right there,” he says pointing to a folded “Leviticus 8:33” knee and strikes a majestic pose raising properties in Lansing. It rotates each week with Eye Candy of copy of The Watchtower magazine he “Job 38: 22-28” the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lan- singcitypulse.com or call Andy Balaskovitz at 999-5064. thrust into my hand. “Jeremiah 16: 19-21” See Believe, Page 7 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 8, 2014

a plan just about ready to go to print,” she Powers said. "Now we have data. We know what different municipalities need and want.” from page 5 She said the GLHC board wants her “to build relationships in the community, travel for school, work and other activities, build awareness of what we do and expand while still accommodating recreational our footprint.” uses. Mid-MEAC helped with other orga- Often organizations and government nizations and the city to make the project agencies work in silos, she said. possible. “I speak transportation and connectiv- Environmental issues are livability ity,” she said. issues he said. And Powers is an expert at “If you’re going to build an affordable connecting the two. housing unit, sometimes the most inexpen- The diversity of skills and networking sive and affordable place to do it is out in a ability and how she connects them is what corn field, but that’s not going to work,” she excites GLHC about their new director. said. “Because it’s not near schools, it’s not “She brings a wealth of energy, com- near jobs, it’s not near transportation or munity knowledge and commitment,” health care. Or any of these other key fac- Kaltenbach said. tors that make for a good quality of life. “ Powers said she’s got a long list of pri- She’s also excited to move into her office, orities. which was built with her environmental Senior housing needs to be functional ethics in mind. and near transportation. Veterans with “I get to work in a LEED certified build- PTSD need supportive housing that has ing,” she said. visible security measures so they feel safe. Nothing is really changing at her core, There are needs for multigenerational hous- Powers said. She’ll still be connected to ing because of the growing refugee popula- community and passionate about the envi- tion. Powers also wants to increase expo- ronment. sure for programs like Tuesday Toolman, “There will be composting happening,” where retirees with home improvement she said. “I’ll be bringing my worm bin.” skills make repairs on homes for seniors The activist known for alerting officials and others in need. when she notices an oil sheen on the river “One of the best parts of jumping in said since her new office is near the Brenke now is we just finished a three-year fair Fish Ladder on the Grand River in Old and affordable housing survey and there’s Town, “I’ll be watching.”

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ing reelection on his polished conservative fairer system designed to stoke economic possible that if we paid more, we'd get better credentials in a district that includes Eaton growth and job creation. What it really people to run for office? Predictable County. His reelection pitch to voters oozes means is much lower tax payments for the Overall, it's hard to find much not to like with bipartisan this and bipartisan that, as rich, widening the already yawning income about Byrnes' buffet of campaign promises. if the American public, with its 13 percent inequality gap. Trickle-down economics re- The Washtenaw county attorney and former differences approval rate for Congress, doesn't recog- mains a bedrock of the Republican creed. Michigan legislator says, for example, that nize the two party-dysfunction that passes He wants the federal government to her first priority will be to “create good jobs Walberg and Byrnes far apart for governance. Walberg notes that he and transfer power and resources to local schools to rebuild our middle class.” in 7th District congressional race Democrats passed an amendment to “cut and states because “because teachers, ad- Can't argue with that. spending to a wasteful Afghanistan Re- ministrators, and local school boards know She believes in manufacturing as the When looking at campaign financing, it building Fund.” The best how to educate students.” backbone of our economy, wants public-pri- is often the political action committees that United States, accord- It makes you wonder if he's ever been to vate partnerships to create jobs and wants define the candidate. The Koch brothers' ing to a report in The Detroit or Benton Harbor or even Lansing to help small businesses with tax incentives PAC contributions to Republican Rep. Tim New York Times last where “local” schools are in disarray. and funding. Walberg signal arch week, has spent more Walberg is a proponent of smaller gov- Byrnes is for universal pre-kindergarten, conservative; money than $100 billion on ernment, castigating the power of unnamed giving schools the resources they need to from the Sierra Club to often-failed Afghan in- “bureaucrats” and placing his trust in the educated to a higher standard, and wants his 7th District Demo- frastructure projects. judgment of the “American People.” But, to make college more affordable. She prom- cratic challenger, Pam Walberg's skepticism smaller government doesn't apply to intru- ises to safeguard Social Security and fight Byrnes, reflect her lib- on more spending is sion in people's personal lives. He's against against any attempts to turn Medicare into eral politics. one of his more rea- same-sex marriage, which wants defined as a voucher system. In Congress, she would But it sometimes sonable positions. Walberg the union of “one man and one woman.” work to eliminate waste and corporate tax works the other way, He has also railed To date, and to his credit, Walberg has loopholes, and ease the tax burden on mid- with the candidate, in against “equitable- run a civil campaign without the overblown dle class families. this case, Walberg, ex- sharing partnerships” and often untruthful television advertising Byrnes is angling for a seat on the House posing the corporate abuses by police de- that so pollutes our elections. Agriculture Committee, where she can ad- political culture. MICKEY HIRTEN partments that allow Not so, his opponent. Truth squading vance Michigan's farm economy. She for Among his sig- and, in fact, encourage by Bridge Magazine smacked Byrnes for a women's rights issues like equal pay. nificant campaign contributors are two them to seize property 30-second ad attacking Walberg for indulg- And Byrnes is for better roads, promising notable hamburger chains: on specious grounds ing in first-class travel, receiving inordinately to “work to get Michigan its fair share of fed- Wendy's and White Castle. and without due pro- high pay at taxpayer expense and accepting eral transportation dollars, especially fund- Both, through their PACs, cess. Walberg outlined his congressional salary during the govern- ing to address damaged roads and bridges.” are deeply tied to Republican the issue in a recent Byrnes ment shut down. This is a goal that has eluded a Michigan candidates, most of them, Washington Post op-ed Said the Bridge report: “This is perhaps congressional delegation that included the like Walberg, Tea Party types. article citing cases where victims’ money was the most cynical ad of the election season, powerful chairman of the House Ways and According to OpenSecret. presumed to be used for criminal purposes. playing on grievances (such as congressio- Means committee, Dave Camp, and four org, Wendy's PAC contrib- Government confiscated the funds and nal salaries and travel allowances) that have other House and Senate committee leaders. uted $121,500 to federal ELECTION 2014 fought to retain it but never filed criminal nothing to do with Walberg’s voting record, As of mid-October, the race for the 7th candidates in 2014, all of it charges. and which individual members have little District seat is somewhat competitive. In the to Republicans. White Castle gave $24,500 “In response to these abuses, I recently power to change.” last filings (July) reported by OpenSecrets. to candidates — 92 percent to Republicans. introduced the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Undeterred by such ethical nuance, By- org, Byrnes had raised $927,000; Walberg Who'd have thought there was such a Act, which would raise the level of proof of rnes' campaign continues to promote these about $1.3 million. To date, there have been political edge to a burger and fries. There is a substantial nexus to criminal activity that misleading ads on its website, where she no independent tracking polls for the district nothing obvious in Walberg's committee as- must be met before property can be seized,” makes the case that Washington is broken that includes parts of Washtenaw County signments (Education and the Work Force Walberg wrote in the Post. The measure is and she wants to fix it. and all of Branch, Eaton, Hillsdale, Jackson, or Oversight and Government Reform) that unlikely to pass. One of Byrnes’ most populist pitches is Lenawee and Calhoun counties. would make him the darling of these ham- As for Walberg's overall record, it reflects that she wants to cut congressional pay by NOTE: Republicans have abandoned burger helpers. Still, it's something to think generic Republican Party issues. He wants 10 percent, as if this is the way to attract re- Terri Lynn Land's Senate bid. The Hill re- about. Consider how Chick-fil-A's stance a balanced budget agreement and what he ally strong candidates to the job. Congress, ported on Tuesday that the National Re- against equal rights affected its business. refers to as “tax reform,” which is lower rates despite our low opinion of those elected, is publican Senatorial Committee has cut the Walberg, who lives in Tipton, is seek- and a simple tax code. The pitch is a flatter, a challenging and expensive career. Isn't it remaining television spending in Michigan.

Belinda Thurston/City Pulse “It’s designed to draw people who are cu- Believe A well-worn, rious about the spirit,” he says. used and “The spirit will draw them. Each of these annotated individuals are fish,” he says waving his arm from page 5 copy of a Bible at the traffic of cars. his scepter toward the sky. that belongs to “I’m a lure. The hook is the question.” What’s with the red stick? "Believe." “I’m just a man, just an imperfect man,” “Blood of the lamb,” he says, his back still he continues. “That’s why I don’t want my to me. “Red gets the attention. It’s the color name out. I just want you to believe. of the human race’s blood. “We let everyone tell us what to do, what “The devil divided the human race. You to think, what to believe,” he said. “It’s time don’t have to use my words, the arrow will for us to follow the arrow and find true be- tell the words that need to be heard.” lief.” He says Jehovah will bring us back to- Does he know he resembles LL Cool J? gether. No, he says he’s never been told that. He says he’s been working street corners “Maybe we could be brothers,” he says. in south Lansing for about four or five years. This morning he’s in front of a smoke Why those streets? “Aren’t we all brothers?” I ask. He goes to corners on Cedar, Jolly, Holmes shop and across the street from a Dollar It’s by design, he says. One he didn’t “Now there you go! The arrow! Right and Martin Luther King. Store. He gets several honks and waves. draw, just one he’s supposed to follow. there! You just made my day!” 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 8, 2014

the U.S. 6th Circuit Court as key toward Kari Moss, executive director of the “It’s certainly possible the 6th Circuit what happens next not only in Michigan, American Civil Liberties Union of Michi- will consider the Supreme Court decision Same-sex but what the high court may do next year. gan, was more cautious in her analysis of as relevant in their decision making pro- In Michigan’s appeal, the state is ar- the role the DeBoer case might play in get- cess,” she said. guing a federal district court judge erred ting a Supreme Court hearing the right to Moss acknowledged the importance the marriage when he struck down Michigan’s ban in marriage equality. Michigan case carried because of its exten- March. For a brief period in March, follow- “I hate to try to read tea leaves when it sive legal record. Supreme Court refuses to hear marriage ing the ruling by Judge Bernard Friedman, comes to what the Supreme Court might “The state has to be able to justify the equality cases; all eyes on Michigan now more than 300 same-sex couples were able do,” she said in a phone interview. ban with concrete evidence,” she said. to legally get married in the state. But she added, the move by the Su- “They weren’t able to do that. They had By TODD HEYWOOD “DeBoer v. Snyder is a case that legal preme Court to refuse to hear the pending one expert disavowed by the university he After the U.S. Supreme Court let stand experts have anticipated could reach the cases is significant. was working for, and another expert who same-sex marriage laws in five states Mon- Supreme Court because it is the only case “They had an opportunity to take up was rejected by the judge as an expert.” day, Michigan supporters are waiting to that has had a trial,” says Sommer Foster, the question but declined. They essentially Politically, the decision came the day join the club. director of political advocacy at Equality have allowed marriage equality in those after Bill Schuette, Michigan’s Republi- But the proverbial jury is still out. Michigan. “We look forward to the 6th Cir- states,” Moss said. “It shows the court has can attorney general, told Michigan Public The Supreme Court declined to hear cuit decision and we hope that the court a level of comfort with marriage equality Radio he expected the Supreme Court to five cases regarding marriage equality in rules soon. I am not sure of the impact and indicates they did not feel the issue hear an appeal from Utah. The court did Utah, Oklahoma, Virginia, Indiana, and that (the Supreme Court) decision has on had percolated enough in the states.” the opposite Monday. Wisconsin. That means the lower court the 6th Circuit, but with 30 states allowing Moss said it is not uncommon for the Schuette’s Democratic opponent in the rulings stand, allowing same-sex marriage. the freedom to marry and an additional nation’s high court to allow significant le- general election, Mark Totten, issued a The result is same-sex marriage is legal in 51 million Americans now living in states gal issues to bounce around in the lower statement Monday saying the decision by 24 states plus the District of Columbia, where folks can marry whom they love, we courts awaiting distinct splits in the vari- the Supreme Court put Michigan’s posi- with six more likely to follow. Experts are can see that marriage equality will become ous appeals’ circuits before taking up cas- tion “on the wrong side of the Constitu- eying Michigan’s appeal pending before a reality in this state sooner or later.” es. tion.” Briefs Absentee walk-in voting hours tagging along with a contingent of 20 istration. The event brings together mid- extended to meet demand in Lansing or so activists from Michigan to tell Michigan leaders and community mem- the whole story for City Pulse. bers to focus on expanding economic, If absentee ballots are an early indica- The coming protest – dubbed Fer- education, and infrastructure opportu- tion, this election season has voter atten- guson October – has more than 1,000 nities. tion. people attending on Facebook. Some Objectives are: The Lansing City Clerk expanded ab- are saying they’re coming from as far • To provide community members sentee walk-in voting hours at the South away as California and Alaska. with an opportunity to share their vi- Washington Office Complex Election Unit Those interested in attending sion for our community. ,which will stay open later on Wednesdays should visit fergusonoctober.com to • To define as a community what we until 7 p.m. sign up for updates. They even have need to do to make Mid-Michigan a Compared to 2010, the number of ab- information for those interested in great place to live, work, and play. sentee ballots issued is up 15 percent, carpooling. • To translate the Power of We Con- according to Lansing City Clerk Chris sortium’s Common Agenda broad goals Swope. into concrete actions. “My goal is to make the voting process Lansing’s Mental Illness Awareness "The purpose of the summit is to get as easy and quick as possible,” Swope said. week opens conversation these different groups together so they Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the "Take care of yourself and the peo- can start communicating and work on South Washington Office Complex Elec- ple around you." #MentalHealth mat- a concrete plan,” said Dennis Louney, a tion Unit has free parking and is located ters. #TextTalkAct consultant with the project. on CATA route #2. The office is located at This is just one of many Tweets Register to attend at www.powerofwe. 2500 S. Washington. floating around this week as part of org. The office will also be open on two Mental Illness Awareness Week. ~ Krista Wilson weekend days before Election Day: Oct. “‘Text, Talk, Act’ is an ongoing 26, Noon – 4 p.m. and Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-2 national conversation about mental p.m. health, how to take care of yourself, Empty Bowls event at Troppo raises For more information call the Lan- and how to help others. $13,500 for food bank (with photo) sing City Clerk’s office at 517-483-4131 or The conversation is coming to East Belinda Thurston/City Pulse Elegance and high-end flavors were download the absentee voting application Lansing as well with the presentation, scooped out by the bowlful at Troppo The 24th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser was form at www.lansingmi.gov/Elections. “A New Reality: Preventing Major held at Troppo restaurant for the first time. restaurant Thursday. ~ Belinda Thurston Mental Illness,” at 7 p.m. Thursday Troppo hosted the 24th annual Emp- at the Hannah Community Center on ty Bowls event to raise money for the Michigan students to attend 'Weekend Abbot Road. Summit this Saturday at Lansing Greater Lansing Food Bank. AT&T also of Resistance' in Ferguson, Mo. “We hope that attendees will know that Center sponsored the event. Officials say the Demonstrations have waned since the there is help for mental illness, that recov- There is the power of knowledge, the event raised just over $13,500, that’s initial and fiery dissent that marked the ery is possible, and that, like many other power of change, and the power of col- about $4,000 more than last year. ensuing weeks of Michael Brown's fatal illnesses, early treatment can lead to bet- laboration. The Power of We Consortium For $20 attendees got to pick a cre- shooting in Ferguson, Mo. ter outcomes,” said Elizabeth Pratt, Presi- is a state of Michigan endorsed organiza- ative, unique, hand-crafted bowl, and got But national organizers are planning a dent of Lansing NAMI. tion that grasps all three. soup and bread for lunch in the upstairs weekend of mass protest from the Friday To join the conversation text 89800 or The Power of We Consortium Sum- of the downtown restaurant. The bowls through Sunday that many suspect may use the hashtag #TextTalkAct on Twitter. mit will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to were created by members of the Potters be the biggest march there yet. Freelance ~ Anne Abendroth 3 p.m. at the Lansing Center. It is free Guild, Clayworks and other local artists. writer Michael Gerstein is planning on Power of We Consortium and open to the public but requires reg- ~ Belinda Thurston City Pulse • October 8, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

My son, Sagan, is midwife (CNM, a set to be either a well- certification awarded adjusted world citizen by the state and re- or a case study in identity quires a nursing degree) crisis. He is a blend of Euro- or a certified professional pean and Afro-Caribbean eth- midwife (CPM, a designation nicities, has dual U.S./French earned from a midwife associa- citizenship and, if his develop- tion and doesn't have state sanc- ment goes well, will be bilingual tion). Herta maintains recommen- from the time he can speak. My wife, dation-free communication with the Gaëlle, is a research scientist; I am an midwife; each keeps the other apprised arts and culture writer, so between the of any issues or possible complications two of us he’s getting a solid dose of left that may mark a woman as high-risk. brain/right brain mechanics. At 8 weeks “But a high-risk pregnancy does not nec- old, Sagan already shatters any notions of essarily equal a high-risk delivery — that’s cultural pigeonholing … but that could just where we get lost,” Herta said. “Every situa- be a proud father talking. tion is different. I’m an obstetrician so I can His duality extends into the way he came say this: Obstetricians think they need to be into the world as well, an experimental mix there — they don’t understand that women of the sterile, technology-driven health care are made to give birth. I think mothers care system and the personal, hands-on world of more about their own babies than (doctors) midwifery. Our birth system was nontradi- do, and I think homebirthers tend to edu- tional even by nontraditional standards — cate themselves even more, so they’re more officially, it doesn’t even exist. It’s called tan- aware of potential problems.” dem care childbirth, and it was developed Two years after an “accidental home- by Lansing-area obstetrician Dr. Nancy birth” in 2001 (her ride didn’t show up in Herta. It’s a little-known alternative for lo- time, so she delivered her baby in her own cal mothers who want to attempt a home- bathroom), Herta had her next child at birth with a midwife but still want to have the Greenhouse Birth Center, a freestand- access to the latest medical developments. ing, midwife-run clinic in Okemos that has “I invented the term tandem care, but since closed. This was her introduction to it’s not a new idea,” Herta said. “It takes the local midwifery scene, and the start of the place of the European model, (which an uneasy alliance that’s put her in the mid- is) no-intervention midwife-driven birth dle of what she calls “bad blood.” centers attached to hospitals. I don’t know “It’s a hard road to walk,” Herta said. of anyone else doing this in the area, but “I’ve heard colleagues say very negative it may be going on behind the scenes in things (about midwifery). The medical (other) communities.” system looks down on it, and then mid- Gaëlle (pronounced “Gah-ell”) calls wives feel they can’t trust physicians. It’s it the best of both worlds, but we chose it a vicious cycle.” because it felt like the ideal arrangement stemming from what we perceived as a lack CALL THE MIDWIFE of local options. Childbirth is far from an exact sci- ence. Last month, the Centers for Dis- ‘HOMEBIRTH IS ease Control reported that the U.S. ranks GOING TO HAPPEN’ 27th out of the 34 major developed coun- Herta is an assistant professor at MSU tries in infant mortality, with 6.1 infant Women’s HealthCare, inside the Michigan deaths for every 1,000 live births. That’s State University College of Human Medi- down from the previous year, but still cine. She’s also associate residency director nearly double the numbers for France, at Sparrow Hospital’s OB/GYN residency Italy and Spain. Meanwhile, homebirths program, where she’s been for 12 years. And in the U.S. rose slightly: In 2012, the she’s worked with local midwives to provide most recent year for which numbers are SPECIAL available, 1.4 percent of American births tandem care assistance since 2003, filling what she sees as a vital niche. took place outside the hospital, up from “Homebirth is going to happen,” she 1.3 percent the year before. said. “My goal in my work with midwives McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital has is to make it safe and produce outcomes a CNM on staff and rooms with whirlpools, everyone wants. But my system is still not DELIVERY but the full European model doesn’t exist in the best. I can’t go into homes. I can’t even Lansing. Providence Hospital in Southfield give direct advice to midwives — I have to has an Alternative Birth Care Unit that phrase it as hypothetical situations.” WHY WE CHOSE A RISKY ALTERNATIVE comes close, as does St. Joseph Mercy Ann Herta, 50, oversees about 25 tandem Arbor’s Family Birth Center. In Grand Rap- care patients annually, which this year in- CHILDBIRTH FOR OUR SON - BY ALLAN I. ROSS ids, the Cedar Tree Birth and Wellness is a cluded us. She performs regular check-ups freestanding alternative birth center. But in on women in her office in accordance with Lansing we have no such alternatives. their insurance plans — running all tests, Gaëlle and I were fully covered to have a hospital birth through her insur- taking all ultrasounds, doing all screenings PHOTOGRAPHY BY JESSICA D. COWLES — but in preparation for homebirth that ance, but our first visit with her network will be overseen by either a certified nurse See DELIVERY, Page 10 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 8, 2014

was, after all, paying for it, so why not uti- “We developed friendships, built Delivery lize it for everything we could — Post told a trust with the birth center,” Snyder us about tandem care and put us in contact said. “I was all about the natural ex- from page 9 with Herta, who was. perience. We spent an hour together “I think homebirth is the safest option at each (prenatal) visit. We had may- obstetrician was strangely impersonal — it for low-risk women,” Post said. “But what be 10 minutes at the hospital.” felt as if we were taking out a mortgage. is best for family is the safest way to go, After her son, Jonah, was born in We sat in a tiny office across the desk from and a medically supported (birth) might a hospital with the help of a Green- a nurse practitioner who gave us a glossy be the safest way. There is no one answer house doula (mother assistant), Sny- information packet. She proceeded to read for everybody.” der wanted to try for a delivery at aloud every single word and we followed Fortunately Herta was in our network, the birth center for her second child. along. When we asked who our doctor so we switched to her Late in her pregnancy, Snyder found would be, she directed us to the page with office. Post’s services out her son was in the breech posi- 10 thumbnail-sized headshots and said it are not covered, how- tion, but she and her husband made would be one of these. There would be no ever — we had to pay the decision to proceed with a non- way to know who would be on call come about $3,000 for her intervention vaginal delivery. Snyder delivery day, and it was highly unlikely part of the tandem said the midwives convinced her it we’d have time to talk to all of them before care. Gaëlle started would be safe, and she did not seek the birth. having monthly meet- a second opinion. But we had a birth plan — unless it was ings with Post for two- However, the birth was a di- an absolute emergency, she wanted no to three-hour chat saster: Her son, Magnus, suffered drugs, no C-section and no episiotomy, a sessions in our living complications that caused brain surgical procedure to widen the birth ca- room. She didn’t just Herta damage and other injuries. He died nal. If we didn’t know what doctor we were feel at home — she was 13 days later. going to get, how could we know where at home. “I felt like I was as prepared as I each doctor drew the line at “absolute “This was my favorite part of tandem could be,” she said. “Looking back, emergency”? care — the time I got to spend with Audra,” though, I feel ignorant. I didn’t real- So that night we Gaëlle says. “She put me in touch with a ize how high risk I was.” called our friend Au- prenatal yoga studio, she loaned me books, The Snyders sued their midwife dra Post to ask some she answered all my questions. It was very for wrongful death, and Greenhouse move, this created a very real possibility questions. She’s a for- touching. Back in France, my sister didn’t closed in the wake of the lawsuit. In May, for a hemorrhage in the event of a vaginal mer Greenhouse CPM even have this level of intimacy with her the couple was awarded a $5 million judg- birth. Herta monitored the placenta as it who is the sole pro- midwife.” ment, but Snyder said she doesn't expect moved throughout Sagan’s development, prietor of Harmoni- But Sara Snyder said it was exactly that to receive payment; the midwife filed for and at 30 weeks it was sufficiently out of the ous World Midwifery, intimacy that led her to put a high level of bankruptcy after the suit was filed. Snyder way to not cause alarm. By week 37, he was a private midwifery trust in the Greenhouse midwives that she has since started a group called Safer Mid- in the right position and we were cleared for practice. She was feels was betrayed. wifery for Michigan that urges hospitals to homebirth. one of the midwives hire CNMs and develop natural birth cen- Post FULL CONTROL named in the 2012 MAGNUS’ STORY ters in their maternity departments. lawsuit against Green- We expected some blowback from our Snyder found a “You really have to know how midwifery house filed by Sara and Jarad Snyder fol- friends and family, several of whom already similar distaste for is different here than in Europe,” Snyder lowing the death of their son, Magnus, in a dismiss us as being hippy-dippy. What I the impersonal na- said. “The education is vastly different. breech delivery attempt. wasn’t prepared for was open hostility. ture of the hospital They’re not attached to a hospital. It’s not When Gaëlle and I said we were con- “What’s wrong with you, don’t you want system (“We felt like an integrated model of care. I think there’s cerned about doing a homebirth complete- your baby to live?” snapped one of my rela- cattle”) that we did a solution that allows you to incorporate ly outside the hospital system — insurance the best of all the pieces in place so that tives last spring after we told him our plan. when she was pre- His reaction felt like a slap in the face, but I paring for her first it wouldn’t be any different than having a homebirth and going to a hospital.” recognized similar sentiments in the raised birth. She sought out eyebrows and sudden silences of others. the Greenhouse mid- In our case, Herta detected that Gaëlle had a placenta previa in the early part of her Eventually, I stopped telling people. wives for birth class- Snyder But Gaëlle and I hadn’t made this deci- es in preparation for a pregnancy, which meant her placenta was partially obstructing her cervix. If it didn’t sion lightly, and we weren’t doing it to live hospital childbirth. dangerously or to be contrarian, as some of our family had suggested. Parenthood, to us, starts with pregnancy. We had done You pick greens our research — we knew what we were get- Collard, turnip, mustard ting into. Having a baby was the single most important thing that either of us had ever We have Straw bales planned for and we wanted to be able to call all the shots. 37 “I knew that anything could still hap- Hardy Mum Plants pen, but I wanted full control to decide 2 for $8.99 (9-inch pot) the fate of my son,” Gaëlle says. “Because of hospitals, people forget they’re an active Cabbage $.22/lb part of the process. I didn’t want to get lost in that process.” Thistle Seed $.99/lb Dr. Maude “Molly” Guerin is a Lansing obstetrician who says she’s delivered over 5,000 babies. Farm Market “It’s dumb luck (that I’ve never lost a 1434 E. 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our two lineages, all of which would culmi- When the water broke, the doctors saw fers,” Post said. “The ideal system would be nate in a random meeting at a house party Delivery there was meconium in the fluid: Basically, a team of doctors who wanted to work to- in downtown Lansing three years ago. And our son had pooped while he was still in- gether to support midwifery. I have sent out now, after a scary 36-hour labor that put from page 10 side, which could lead to a whole set of re- requests, but besides Dr. Herta, I’ve never our experimental plan to its full test, here spiratory problems if it was aspirated. Twice heard any response.” was this perfect little boy. during the pushing process our son’s heart baby), but it happens to even good doc- “Every one of us is, in the cosmic per- rate began to dip dangerously low, but it 'IN A HUNDRED BILLION GALAXIES’ tors,” Guerin said. spective, precious,” said Carl Sagan, my quickly recovered. When he came out he Our story has a happy ending. Sagan was “I see how fast bad son’s namesake. “In a hundred billion gal- was whisked over to an open-air incubator born on time and healthy, and his physical things can happen. axies, you will not find another.” where a pediatrician roughly sucked out all and intellectual developments have been When it does, it can be And in a hundred billion realities, the meconium from his nose and mouth right on track. But I accept that his success- brutally awful.” things could have gone as many differ- and blew oxygen into his little face. He ful birth amounts to a series of lucky acci- She said CNMs are ent ways. I’m happy with the way this one wasn’t breathing, and time stretched out; dents. Which isn’t to disparage the team of “strongly supported” went, but it would have been better if we’d it felt like an hour, but it was probably only knowledgeable, skilled people who helped us by the medical com- had more choices. Until then, tandem care about 30 seconds before he started to cry. at every point along the way. Quite the op- munity — she used is the way for us. At first, what had felt like weakness — posite — they were part of that good fortune. them for two of her This story is dedicated to the memory going to the hospital, getting drugs, using As I held my son for the first time, I own three birth experi- of Magnus and to the memory of Arya, our high-tech equipment — was everything thought about all of the improbabilities ences — but she thinks friend’s daughter who died last month after Guerin that contributed to Sagan surviving. Tan- that led to him being there in my arms. Not hospitals are the best what should have been a routine hospital dem care had saved my son. just the last nine months, but all of history. place for childbirth. birth. You will always be loved and you will “Sparrow has worked very well with me My wife’s ancestors, all of mine, meeting “I’d say that about one or two deliv- always be missed. over the last few years for midwifery trans- each other over the millennia and creating eries out of 100 require urgent medical intervention,” she said. “We do 100 de- liveries a month, so for us it’s (a regular) occurrence. We love to stand back and let (childbirth) happen naturally, but if you’re that one or two in 100, you want to be in a place where you have everything you need at your fingertips. “I’m very supportive of women giving birth where they’re most comfortable as long as they’ve educated themselves. But saying birth in a (freestanding) birth clinic or at home is as safe or safer than in a hos- pital? That’s not true.” She did agree with Herta, however, that the European model of birth centers attached to hospitals is the ideal system. However, neither sees it happening within the decade. “The Greenhouse closing had a huge (chilling) effect on the issue,” Herta said. “I think we’re a long way from that.”

WHAT TO EXPECT Gaëlle started having contractions on a Tuesday afternoon, and after 30 hours of squatting on a yoga ball, stretching in the inflatable hot tub and walking around the block, the contractions weren’t getting any closer or more intense. Audra noticed the baby wasn’t coming down straight, and after trying a few things, nothing helped. Gaëlle’s body was getting weak and she wasn’t even to the pushing stage yet. Around 3 a.m. Thursday, Audra suggested we should start considering going to the hospital. Because she had gone to all her check- ups, Gaëlle was already in the Sparrow computer system. And because Audra had spent the last two days with us monitoring every contraction, taking regular heart- beats, keeping track of every change, the doctors who took over had a full record of the labor. We consented to an epidural that allowed the doctor to go in and line him up properly, and once Gaëlle was recharged she started pushing. But hang in there, dear reader, things are about to get a little unavoidably grody. City Pulse • October 8, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 12

ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER Photo by Dan Hartley took a chance, sold the house and have been Dylan and couch surfing with friends ever since. They REO bravado Jeana-Dee expect to move in by December. Rogers have “Life is weird right now,” Rogers said. Lansing’s fastest growing enlisted “But that’s what it’s like when you’re chas- friends and ing down a dream. It’s going to take a ton of family to help cultural district gets a work, and I hope it’s going to pay off. But we transform count on nothing but the blood, sweat and new preforming arts space this REO Town building into tears. It’s a very Lansing ethic.” By ALLAN I. ROSS the Robin In June 2013, Rogers and his band rented For the last three years, Dylan and Jeana- Theatre, a new an RV and headed out on a tour of brewer- Dee Rogers have been artistic dynamos in performing ies and classic performance halls in West the community. He’s the founder/bandlead- arts space Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The trip er of the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville that will open was supposed to result in a documentary, Spectacle, an eye-popping 16-piece gypsy- next summer. but Rogers said that probably won’t happen folk group that play concerts and festi- There will be a now. (He wouldn’t elaborate, citing ongoing vals throughout mid-Michigan. She’s the sneak preview talks with the film’s producer/director.) The education director at REACH Art Studio, of the Robin movie may be a bust, but it challenged the which works with on Saturday. band to hone its visual style, some of which REO Town Welcomes schools, neighbor- worked its way into the new album’s mate- the Robin Theatre hood organizations music segments including puppets, belly And unlike the other venues in town, it rial. Presenting: The and businesses dancers and choreographed pieces. There won’t be open nightly, or even weekly. The “We’ve really focused on our songwriting Lansing Unionized to keep visual art will be two performances that night, at 6:30 building will also double as the couple’s and musicianship for this album,” Rogers Vaudeville front-and-center and 9. That Rogers is both bandleader and home — they will live in the apartment said. “It’s a little weirder, but I think it’s the Spectacle Album in mid-Michigan. building owner has caused some confusion, upstairs — which probably plays into their best work we’ve ever done. We’ve done stuff Release Party “We’re cheer- however. decision to limit performances. How do you like written songs with the shadow puppets 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. Saturday, leaders of Lansing,” “This is not the LUVS Theater — it’s not shush the neighbors when you’re the one in mind. But we are a band that brings theat- Oct. 11 1105 S. Washington Ave., Dylan Rogers said. just for our band,” he said. “The Robin is for who booked them? rical elements as opposed to a variety show. Lansing “But there is a ton everyone.” Earlier this year they put their house We’ve had to come to terms with that.” $15/$10 adv. 517luvs.com of talent here that The space is intimate — it can only ac- near Sparrow Hospital up for sale after do- Rogers’ feathers don’t seem too ruffled doesn’t always get commodate 150 seats — but Rogers sees it ing some preliminary research on the REO about keeping all his eggs in one nest. seen.” as a vital component of the performing arts Town building. They thought their home “We’ve got no money, but we’re working The two have invested their time, money scene. would take a while to sell, but they got an of- hard and making the most of what we’ve and made themselves homeless (more on “For local performers, there’s a lack of fer almost immediately from a couple look- got, including accepting lots of help from that later) to create the Robin Theatre, a new variation in venues,” he said. “You can’t play ing to retire in Lansing. They got their asking friends,” Rogers said. “It’s just part of the un- performing arts space they’re developing in at Mac’s every night. It’s a great place — so’s price, but they had to be out within a month. guaranteed life of a performing artist.” REO Town. Situated in the heart of the grow- the Green Door, so’s the Loft — but this is The deal with the Robin Theatre wasn’t even To hear tracks off “Dream Machine,” visit ing historic district, the Robin is designed to an alternative to those. This is going to be a complete yet and would still require months the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle’s host concerts, theater performances, spoken dignified setting. It’s not for big crowds.” of work before it was habitable. But they Facebook page or its website, 517luvscom. word acts, poetry events and whatever else the local creative class can cook up. “(REO Town) used to be a very blue col- lar area, and it’s very interesting to see this Under the umbrella artistic community moving in and making it their own,” Rogers said. “It’s a great place to On Friday, Lansing Community College officially introduced 15 get something like this started.” new art installations to the public, including the 30-foot-tall “Educa- The Rogerses will provide a sneak peak tion and Community” (far left) a soon-to-be-signature piece that marks of their new 1,600-square-foot digs at an the campus entrance at Shiawassee Street and Washington Avenue. event Saturday called (deep breath) REO About 100 people gathered inside the nearby Arts & Sciences Building Town Welcomes the Robin Theatre Pre- on the chilly rainy morning as the LCC Jazz Band, tucked into a corner, created a vibe that felt more beer festival than unveiling. senting: The Lansing Unionized Vaudeville LCC President Brent Knight pointed out that all the sculptures are Spectacle Album Release Party. This isn’t a connected to either current or former LCC students or faculty, and lo- grand opening for the building — the Robin cal companies completed all the fabrication. The combined cost of the won’t officially open until next August — but new art is in over $250,000. a chance for curiosity seekers to see what’s The rain cleared up just as the tour of the grounds started. The been going in there for the last few months. sculptures represent a wide variety of disciplines, including literature “And maybe get people to start talking,” and medicine, and form the backbone of a sculpture park that will Rogers says coyly. “I think it will be very well ultimately include more than 20 pieces. received when people start to discover it.” Besides “Education,” there is “Elementary,” three yellow No. 2 Saturday’s event will include an hour- crisscrossed pencils reaching to the sky and the abstract “Geometry.” long performance by the Lansing Unionized Another seemed apropos for a rainy day: A woman holding two um- Vaudeville Spectacle playing songs off its brellas. An online guide will soon be available so we can get the name. new album, “Dream Machine.” The concert — BILL CASTANIER and ARINIKO O’MEARA will be bookended by two half-hour comedy/ 13 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 8, 2014

ing pictures,” Bender said. “Things that are overlooked.” Her exhibit at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery in the Hannah Community Center is called “Small Things Considered.” (Yes, the Pattern of artist is an NPR fan.) Shots are tight on the subject, whether of a pear on an old fence or a portion of a forest in upstate New York. conversation While the images stand steady on their own, they strongly allude to the greater whole of October art exhibits focus on old which they’re a part. school photography, plaid fashion sense The most intriguing aspect of Bender’s work is her use of practical effects in her piec- By JONATHAN GRIFFITH es. Bender works exclusively in traditional There is a complexity to the pattern of photographic techniques — no digital trick- plaid that goes beyond its crisscross patterns ery. Everything is shot on regular film and de- and various colors. Originally known as tartan, the origins of it date back as far as 8th century B.C., linked to the Hallstatt culture of Central Europe. And while it seems to be the unofficial fashion pref- erence for twentysomethings who hang out in coffee shops and sport waxed mustaches these days, it traditionally symbolizes one’s allegiance to a clan in the Scottish Highlands. Artist Jennifer Hennings is probably aware of where plaid has been and is cer- tainly aware of where it is now. In MICA Gallery’s new exhibit, “It’s All About the Plaid,” she offers her unique twist on where it could possibly go. “I see plaid as a representation of life,” Hennings said. “I see the pattern as the different strands of a person’s life, inter- Illustration by Jonathan Griffith / City Pulse woven.” Hennings is joined by a bevy of artists for veloped in a darkroom. Since Bender admits the exhibition. Each contributes a piece in she barely knows how to operate a smart- mediums ranging from black-and-white il- phone, let alone Photoshop, it’s a wonder how lustration to backlit installations. Each piece she is able to achieve the images that she does. is supported by the plaid theme, but conveys “It’s all about experimenting with weird an intricacy far beyond its conceit. methods in the darkroom,” Bender said. As for Henning’s share of the exhibit, “The weirdest thing was using an old dryer she works with plaid clothing, repurposing lid with water on it to diffuse the light when and reusing ordinary items and transform- I developed an image.” ing them into something different. With her The result is ethereal. The deliberately piece “Man About Plaid,” for example, an or- small prints juxtaposed with Bender’s dark dinary men’s plaid shirt has had its sleeves room mad science makes her work appear removed and sewn back on at the cuff, open- as memories or dreams. “Staples” is ex- ing the arms and giving the shoulders a hip, emplary: A tight shot of a tree bearing the militaristic look. marks of countless lost cat signs and ga- The pieces feel like something new, but rage sales posts. With a soft focus creeping not entirely different from something you’d around the perimeter of the image, it feels see someone wearing on a college campus. like a slide of an image projected from your Hennings is relatively new to fashion design, mind’s eye. having only practiced it for a couple years, Bender took the leap to photography but alludes to an almost serendipitous tran- from her former vocation 12 years ago. She sition to designing trendy apparel. used to be a writer for the Princeton Packet, “It was my younger classmates at LCC a New Jersey-based newspaper. After draw- who encouraged me to get into fashion de- ing inspiration from the works of photog- sign” Hennings said. “It feels like with design rapher Sally Mann and a few photography it has come full circle.” classes, she was on her way. Another artist debuted her exhibit on “Small Things” is her first exhibit in Sunday on the other end of the Lansing gal- Michigan, and presumably in a long line of lery circuit. Patricia A. Bender’s preferred many. As far as where she plans on taking medium of photography could go hand- the style of her work next, the answer is kind in-hand with the designs of Hennings, but of obvious. Bender, a photographer, prefers to fix her “I want to work bigger,” Bender said. “I lens on things far removed from the glamour want to start utilizing some more traditional of the runway. photographic techniques like wet plate tin. I “I typically look for little things when tak- never want to stop learning.” City Pulse • October 8, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 14

mastered language and has a deeper under- sufferings are resolved. We learn that origami cold seems to be affecting the student standing of human nature. Another key plot has mysterious healing powers, that all life body. Previously a peaceful, predictable point in the novel, into which Zettelmaier experiences can be counted as blessings. lot, the boys of St. Charles are should have dug, was the monster’s motiva- Deborah Keller’s direction of the three Review becoming increasingly unsta- tion for killing Victor’s family. He had done so equally talented actors, all students in the ble and violent. Grave concerns partially out of revenge because Victor would LCC Studio Theater Program, is sharp and Amidst these newly surfaced troubles, not create for him a female companion. This focused. Stage movement is stylized, and the teachers of St. Charles — young and Williamston finds eerie magic could have been part of the discussions he there is a deliberate formality throughout impressionable Paul Reese, affable and in ‘Frankenstein’ supplement has with Kurt regarding love and women. the play. Each actor, in turn, demonstrates an popular 30-year veteran Joseph Dobbs John Lepard transitioned from the role ability to be self-contained, in character at all and the stern and feared Jerome Malley — By MARY CUSACK of Kurt in the reading to the role of director times. navigate a dense web of personal relation- The relationship between Williamston in this production. He replaced himself with While calculus teacher Andy (Michael ships and obstacles Theatre and playwright Joseph Zettelmaier Colson, who brings a deeper sense of world- Boxleitner) cavorts, exuberantly nerdy, gush- “Child’s Play” that threaten to boil is so pleasantly symbiotic that weariness and gristle to the role. When he ing out all over the stage, Ilana (Monica Tan- Riverwalk Theatre over and consume Review 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10; it must have been created in a Saturday, Oct. 11; 2 p.m. the school. If the laboratory. Zettelmaier writes Photo by Chris Purchis Sunday, Oct. 12 $12/$10 students, seniors kids don’t get to it audience-pleasing plays that are enhanced Williamston and military first. by the quality of production and casting at 228 Museum Drive, Lansing Originally staged Theatre's "The (517) 482-5700, which Williamston “The Gravedigger: A Gravedigger" riverwalktheatre.com on Broadway in excels. fills in some 1970, the Tony Frankenstein Story” This tradition Williamston Theatre blanks in the award-winning Through Nov. 2 continues with is Mary Shelley's “Child’s Play” is considered an actor’s play, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays current production, 3 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. "Frankenstein." and the performances elicited by first- Sundays the world premiere time director Amy Rickett from her cast $22 Thursdays/$27 Friday- of “The Gravedig- Saturday evenings/$24 leave no doubt about that. Even the child matinees/$10 students/ ger: A Frankenstein actors, who normally leave this reviewer seniors & military $2 discount Story.” While the cold, are effectively sinister in their lim- 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston script fails to dig ited appearances. (517) 655-SHOW, deeply into the orig- As the priests of the school, Joseph williamstontheatre.com inal novel’s darker Mull, Bob Robinson and Mike Stewart themes, it is a sweet all give superior supporting turns, with Halloween treat. hugs the monster, it is obvious that he is not ner) the professional origami instructor, is Mull’s drunk and defeated Friar Penny a “The Gravedigger” is Zettelmaier’s imag- simply propping the monster up, but clinging restrained, wired tight, stiff-upper-lip, chill- standout. But “Child’s Play” is effectively ined “Chapter 23” of Mary Shelley’s classic, to him as the anchor for Kurt’s own redemp- ingly cool yet quietly seething with anger. a three-man show, and we’re treated to a “Frankenstein.” It takes place during a gap of tion. Enter Suresh (Boris Nikolovski), Andy’s trio of powerful performances. time in the original novel, after the monster Overall, “The Gravedigger” is an inventive 17-year-old student, a math prodigy. He is the As Reese, the former-student-turned- has killed all of Victor Frankenstein’s friends story and a seasonally appropriate theatrical wild card in the mix, all hip-speak and street teacher who finds his loyalties divided and family, but before the two embark on experience. It’s just a shame that the story is attitude with a natural flair for origami. between Dobbs and Malley, Matt Eldred their epic chase to the North Pole. a shallow grave. This is a volatile chemistry worth mixing, brings an innocence and vulnerability that In Zettelmaier’s vision, during this time and Keller has assembled her ingredients occasionally teeters on the edge of histri- the monster (Alex Leydenfrost) returns to exactly right. “Animals Out of Paper” begins onics, but that only reinforces the youth Ingolstadt, the place of his “birth,” with the Between the folds and ends with an explosive array of wildly and inexperience of the character, and intention of dying. Instead, he finds friend- Powerful drama a victory with stylized emotional dynamics. his portrayal succeeds absolutely through ship with isolated gravedigger Kurt (Mark movement, volatile chemistry The set design by Bob Fernholz features that balancing act. Colson). He also takes the name Anton and abstract birds floating above a studio paired Doak Bloss easily inhabits the emotion- experiences the stirrings of love with the By TOM HELMA with lighting by Tyler Rick that streams al center in the tenured Joseph Dobbs, a self-sufficient Gypsy woman, Nadya (Alysia For some of us growing up, the art of ori- through the wire mesh of these exotic crea- man who has tied his entire identity to the Kolascz). Peace is short-lived as Victor (Joe gami was nothing more than the creation of tures to create a sensuous splash of color school, and with pitiable stoicism, refuses Seibert) has tracked the creature in his quest a simple paper airplane. In “Ani- across the floor. A wide range of inciden- to accept it could be in decline. Bloss car- for vengeance. Review mals Out of Paper,” origami is tal music selected by sound designer Devin ries himself with an air of detached pride, Williamston presented a reading of “The far more complex, way beyond Faught and Keller soothes and warms the like something out of a British drama, and Gravedigger” at the 2013 Renegade Theatre the creation of a miniscule crane. audience before the play even begins. This is it is enthralling to watch the lacquer slow- Festival. That version felt more engaging and While characters here create many fine a production where attention has been given ly strip away. perhaps a bit edgier, but without seeing the pieces of origami — a T. Rex, a three-dimen- to every detail, where every aspect enhances Jeff Magnuson is Malley. The actor draft script versus this current iteration, it’s sional model of the human heart — it is writ- the overall effect. disappears completely, and the harsh, hard to put a finger on what’s different. Vic- “Animals Out er Rajiv Joseph who Philosopher John Locke said we are born stubborn and increasingly paranoid Mal- tor and the monster both seemed to be more of Paper” folds together three into the world a “tabula rasa” — a blank ley emerges as a fully formed person. As volatile, however. Lansing Community Theater lives to form a pro- slate. Oragami teaches us that life experi- Malley’s personal affairs are revealed and The play presents a whole new cast, which Performing Arts foundly moving play. ences bend, fold and shape our characters, his demeanor slowly softens, Magnuson 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 & in one case is a shame. Blake Bowen, who Saturday, Oct. 11 The powerful transforming us into the people we eventu- finds nuances in his voice, posture and de- played Anton in the reading, had a more $10/$5 students performances of the ally become. livery to convey how this man is, at best, LCC Black Box Theatre, 168 refined cadence appropriate to a man-child Gannon Building, Lansing. polished young ac- misunderstood but possibly being actively, who lacks human affectation. Leydenfrost’s (517) 483-1488, lcc.edu/ tors are built upon maliciously, driven insane. By turns near- delivery is reminiscent of non-human charac- showinfo his poignant writing. Fathers’ day loathsome then sympathetic, it is a singu- ters in the “Star Trek” franchise (think Spock, Their three char- Riverwalk drama triumphs larly commanding performance. Data or Seven of Nine) whose contrived roles acters weave a complicated tapestry as they with three powerful performances With Rickett’s hands-off direction al- were to try to understand humanity to rein- struggle to find true intimacy in relationships lowing the cast to breathe, and effectively force to the audience how special we are. with one another. Social awkwardness is over- By SHAWN PARKER unadorned sets, “Child’s Play” is left to the Scholars of the source material will be par- come, brittle defenses melt, intuition meets Things are changing at St. Charles actors, and they do not disappoint. You ticularly irritated by this affectation, because intellectual rigor, and emotional vulnerability School. Winter has settled over the cam- may not see a more arresting 90 minutes at this point in the novel the monster has is revealed. A softness of hearts emerges and pus, but something more pernicious than of theater this year. 15 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 8, 2014

The piece promises a two-pronged thrill gio,” it’s the bittersweet slow movement of a for Muffitt. For one thing, he’s never con- string quartet, pumped up to a gut-wrench- Sock of the new ducted it before. More to the point, he and ing orchestral throb. And, like the “Adagio,” it the LSO scored big with a new piece by takes a feather to your spine and an onion to Young soloist, new music Christopher Theofanidis, “Rainbow Body,” your tear ducts before you can get your guard spice up Lansing Symphony last year, sparking an instant ovation. Muffitt up. longs for a repeat. “People hear it and have the same reac- By LAWRENCE COSENTINO “It was so great to create that kind of a tion: What is this music? This is the most A young piano soloist and a baby-fresh powerful interface with an audience with a beautiful music I’ve ever heard,’“ Muffitt de- piece of music (by classical standards, at piece of music from a living American com- clared. “It’s become viral. Audiences imme- least) promise to liven up Saturday’s Lan- poser,” he said. diately respond to it in a positive way.” sing Symphony slate. But Maestro Timothy Kernis, a New Yorker, can be pretty prick- Saturday’s closer, Mendelssohn’s Fourth Muffitt is not rolling the dice. Neither are un- ly, but in “Musica Celestis,” he sides with the Symphony, is designed to stroke the blushing proven quantities. angels, drawing his inspiration from a medi- early romanticism of Chopin into a pleasant In fall 2012, Muffitt brought Colton Pel- eval well of religious ecstasy. chest rash that stops just short of scandal. tier (pronounced “pell-tee-air”) in to solo Muffitt pointed out that “Musica Celestis” “The Mendelssohn is just so joyous and with the Baton Rouge Symphony, which Courtesy photo has a lot in common with Samuel Barber’s exuberant,” Muffitt said. “It’s a nice way to Muffitt also leads. famous “Adagio for Strings.” Like the “Ada- bring the night to a close.” Lansing Symphony Colton Peltier, 20, is the guest pianist at Audience feedback LSO's MasterWorks 2 concert. Orchestra was so positive that Masterworks 2: Chopin & Mendelssohn featuring Peltier came back a sheep” of a family of jocks. 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Hard work and love were McBride’s fa- Lawrence Cosentino / City Pulse vorite notes Monday. Bassist Christian Extra bass hit He told the students that he first heard McBride talked with his hero, celebrated bassist Ray Brown, in students Monday Christian McBride digs in for person at New York’s Knickerbocker Club night at MSU’s MSU residency, big band concert in 1991. Afterward, he went home and put Music Practice a picture of Brown on his wall, “next to Je- Building, kicking off By LAWRENCE COSENTINO sus.” a week of classes Christian McBride, one of the great- “To hear that sound up close … whew,” and concerts with est bassists in jazz history and a veteran he said, shaking his head. “It changed my the Jazz Studies of over 300 recordings, has played with life. He wasn’t pulling the strings way back, program. Sonny Rollins, James Brown and Sting. like he was going to shoot an arrow, but he He’s traded licks with had that gravity, that pulse.” MSU Jazz Philadelphia rappers, He didn’t choose the bass, McBride said. Orchestra I Egyptian oud players It chose him. Christian McBride, guest and opera diva Renée “It was like, ‘Come to me,’“ he said, open- artist Fleming. ing his arms, as if for a lover. 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 Fairchild Theatre, MSU He doesn’t believe McBride told the students to forget the students, in part, because he started out “It’s impossible,” he said, naming a few of Auditorium in saying “no.” about the fuss their families make over so young. the giants he played with. “Wayne (Short- 150 Auditorium Road, East Lansing Monday night, he them. “He came on the scene at 17,” Whitaker er), Herbie (Hancock), Chick (Corea) … .” $8-10/students FREE gave the same advice “Everybody was precocious when I was said. “By the time he was 25, he had already He hung his head. “I can’t do it.” (517) 353-5340, music. going to high school in Philly,” he said. played on 150 records. He always had a msu.edu to about 100 jazz stu- After a day of classes and workshops, dents packed into a Among McBride’s high school classmates smile on his face, always upbeat and happy. McBride and the MSU big band will go on practice room for the were jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco, R&B The students can glean a lot from being the road Wednesday through Friday, hit- kickoff of his weeklong residency at Michi- crooners Boyz II Men, drummer/DJ Quest- around a guy that positive.” ting high schools in Byron Center and Lud- gan State University. love and hip-hop MC Black Thought. McBride told the students he pioneered ington, Schoolcraft College in Livonia and “Take every dive gig you can,” McBride Even in such company, McBride stood the use of social media to promote jazz, Cass Tech High School in Detroit. told the students. “Every bar, ever bar mitz- out, MSU Jazz Studies chief Rodney Whita- posting diaries of his on stage experiences, “The shocking part is that it’s taken me vah, every wedding, every backyard barbe- ker recalled. and even gets a perverse pleasure out of In- all this time to come up there and do a cue.” “I first heard him when he was 15in ternet jazz haters like JazzIsTheWorst and residency in Michigan,” McBride said. “I’m The week of classes and statewide tours Philly,” Whitaker said. “It sent me to the AngryKeithJarrett. looking forward to spending a lot of time will culminate in a big band bash at MSU practice room. I knew he was going to be “Jazz needs more humor,” he said. with these young students.” Friday with McBride and MSU’s students bad.” For all his positivity, he admitted to An accomplished composer, McBride and professors. Whitaker said McBride related well to frustration with one consequence of saying has received critical acclaim for “The Move- “yes” to so many invitations. Call it the gun- ment Revisited,” a massive suite of music slinger effect. for jazz band and gospel choir, based on LOCATION, “People think, ‘I have Christian McBride the lives of four civil rights leaders. A CD is LOCATION, on my date,’ and write the hardest bass part in the works. 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you travel alone it is a very special experi- Schultz said when she’s asked her favorite ence and a very different experience from place, she says “home.” Away from it all traveling with a group or another person.” “I get to enjoy home so rarely — I’m a She’s convinced that women traveling real homebody,” she said. Travel writer has new bucket-list items alone are empowered. Although New York is filled with sur- for second edition of ‘1,000 Places’ “It’s cool and adventurous,” she said. prises, she said an experience during a When you press Schultz to name a place recent trip to Papua, New Guinea, prob- By BILL CASTANIER she would go back to time and time again ably represents what she like best about Patricia Schultz’s first memory of trav- she named Italy — she lived for a couple travelling. She writes in the book that el was with her family to the Jersey Shore years after college. the island is home to hundreds of tribal when she was 4. “It’s the most remarkable place in the groups that host annual festivals called “It was very exotic for me,” said the au- world,” she said. “It has an amazing cul- sing-sings, a relatively new phenome- thor of “1,000 Places to See Before You tural history, and you can’t get a bad meal non, starting as a way to halt tribal war- Die,” recalling the sand, surf and sun. “If there.” fare in the 1960s. She said the warriors it was August, we were packing the car for Schultz said that the most dramatic come together in full regalia with dra- Jersey.” change she has observed in her decades of matic face painting and bodies covered But it was what she calls her “first pass- travel is the advent of the cell phone and in war paint. port experience,” a trip to the Dominican the ubiquitous Internet. “It is almost like time travel and the Republic at 15, that changed her life. “It’s not necessarily a horrible thing, warriors are menacing,” she said. “It’s “I went for two weeks to visit a friend but you are connected 24/7,” she said. “I kind of freaky, but when relaxing the in the Dominican Republic and it was an loved the sense of travel when you could, warriors will reach under their grass out-of-body experience,” she said. That after a long trip, just appear back home. skirt to pull out a phone and show you trip would cement It was exotic. Today, we share everything.” their photos.” Patricia Schultz her dreams to be Schultz says she makes it a point while Author talk and book one of those no- Courtesy photo traveling of not posting details on Face- signing madic travel writers book. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 Patricia Schultz added 200 new places we rely on for vaca- Schuler Books & Music, in 28 additional countries to the second “I want the experiences to be mine. It’s Meridian Mall tion ideas. She said edition of her travel book “1,000 Places to very sad when everything goes to Face- 1982 Grand River Ave., her parents got her Okemos See Before You Die.” book. You lose the specialness of the mo- (517) 349-8840, that ticket and sup- ment,” she said. “The first thought a trav- schulerbooks.com ported her dreams scribes in her book, with notable excep- eler now has is ‘I have to capture it’ and to be a travel writer. tions being New Zealand, Tibet and some send it straight to Facebook. Isn’t connec- With the second edition of “1,000 other far-flung locations. tiveness what you tried to get away from?” Places,” Schultz delivers an updated ver- Even though she has been traveling Schultz said one reason she’s visiting sion of the 2003 groundbreaking book for decades, she said she is still most sur- Michigan is to see what’s going on in De- with more than 200 new places to visit prised by local cuisine. troit. and 28 additional countries. “I’m not Anthony Bourdain when it “I’ve heard so much about its demise, Of course, the usual places are well comes to food,” she said. “I’m still sur- I’m curious,” she said. She recalls the first represented: Britain, Italy, Germany and prised by things I see on menus. They time she visited Michigan and the revela- Latin America. However, the book now eat guinea pigs in South America and in tion the “massive the inland seas.” Michi- includes more locations from Eastern the Taiwan food markets everyone sells gan gets one mention in the new edition Europe, such as Lithuania, and from the things on a stick — still moving.” of the book: Mackinac Island and the Middle East, like Qatar. Schultz said one of the things she be- Grand Hotel. You can expect the normal destinations lieves that keeps people from traveling Speaking on the phone from her home of Paris and the Eiffel Tower and London is fear and apprehension, but she under- in Midtown Manhattan, which she de- and Buckingham Palace, but you’ll also lines that she is not afraid of what she scribes as “just steps from Central Park,” find Schultz directing you to Loch Ness might encounter. and the Corn Islands off the coast of Nica- “I’ve done my homework, and I never ragua for adventures off the beaten path. put myself in the lap of danger,” she said. 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Two festivals this weekend will appeal guests, as the festival committee has to beer and hard cider connoisseurs, one carefully selected a variety of food of which will give Lansing revelers the first vendors, entertainment and drinks. ON THE of two opportunities this month to break The festival will feature seasonal out their lederhosen — but it’s probably selections from both national breweries, going to be a lot chillier on Halloween. including Blue Moon and Samuel Adams, Even the most steadfast craft and Michigan breweries, such as beer fans need a break Griffin Claw and North Peak. TOWNEvents must be entered through the calendar at from hops, malt and Proceeds will go toward lansingcitypulse.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays barley occasionally. Lansing beautification for the following week’s issue. Charges may apply for As an ode to harvest projects. paid events to appear in print. If you need assistance, season, I’m a Beer Although please call Jonathan at (517) 999-5069. Hound hosts the Samuel Adams first-ever Cider Oktoberfest Fest at the Red is a traditional Wednesday, October 8 Salamander in favorite, festival Classes and Seminars Grand Ledge. organizer Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes and activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Organizer Paul Starr Bridget Gonyeau South Lansing Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. said the indoor festival recommends trying the (517) 367-6363. Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 offers more than 40 specialty craft beers first. p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. different ciders from a number “We’ll only have a couple Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5866. of Michigan cideries including Uncle John’s kegs of each, so they’ll be going fast,” she Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. and Meckley’s. said. Saginaw Highway, Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954, “I really like cider,” Starr said. “There’s Guests will hear from Michigan fcgl.org. really not that many cider fests in the artists including Taylor Taylor and Happy Drop-in Figure Drawing. Easels and drawing boards provided. 7-9:30 p.m. $7/$5 students. state right now.” Wanderers with the acts ranging from Kresge Art Center, 600 Auditorium Road, East But it’s not just about apples. The wide alternative rock to classic polka. Lansing. (517) 337-1170, artmuseum.msu.edu. selection of flavors includes pumpkin and Each ticket Quantum Mechanics and Spirituality. Discussion. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Pilgrim Congregational pear ciders, ranging from sweet to dry. includes three Old Town United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Starr recommends trying Cider Rosé food and drink Oktoberfest Lansing. (517) 484-7434, pilgrimucc.com. from Uncle John’s. He is also interested in tickets and a 6 -11 p.m. Friday, Oct.10; Computer Club: Buying Guide. Tips for buying 2-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 trying Northern Natural’s pumpkin cider. custom glass Cesar Chavez Plaza, corner electronics. 1-2:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior of Turner Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706- “I’m pretty excited for the list,” he said. beer stein. The $20-$15 oldtownoktoberfest.com 5045, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. “Cider has really changed a lot in the last festival also Elder Law of Michigan. Presentation on services offered. 10 a.m.-noon, FREE. Allen few years, and a lot of people are making offers VIP tables Cider Fest Neighborhood Center, 1619 E Kalamazoo St., some really great stuff.” for groups of up 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Lansing. (517) 367-2468. allenneighborhoodcenter. The Red Salamander org. As guests sample different ciders to eight people. 902 E. Saginaw Highway, Grand Ledge they will hear live music from Joe Wright The deal includes $50-$40 Events and Mark Warner. Food will be provided eight entrance ciderfest.net Strategy Game Night. Learn and share favorite by Meat in Old Town, and a portion of tickets, 80 food games. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321- the proceeds will go to The Homeless and drink tickets, VIP seating, a private 4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. Veterans Project. Located at the Lansing bathroom and eight Old Town swag bags. Allen Street Farmers Market. Featuring Volunteers of America, the charity serves VIP tables are $400 for one night and $700 locally grown/prepared foods. Live music by Ollin. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. Allen Street Farmers Market, veterans in need. for two nights. 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911. “In this area, there hasn’t been this Gonyeau said those who are coming Capital Area Crisis Men’s Rugby Practice. Weather permitting. All experience levels much cider in one place,” Starr said. “So from campus have the option of catching welcome. 6:30 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2151 W. far people seem pretty excited about it.” a free shuttle that travels from the MSU Hillsdale St., Lansing. crisisrfc.com. Union to the festival and back every hour. Practice Your English. Practice listening to and speaking English. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Meanwhile, the Old Town Lansing And designated drivers are a good thing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Oktoberfest is back for its ninth annual on weekends like this. outing hosted by the Old Town Commercial See Out on the Town, Page 21 Association. There is a lot in store for —BETH WALDON City Pulse • October 8, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

thrown into one room.” Tate said zines can give a voice to any- one with enough drive to print one up. “Many of the folks making them don't turn it Down have much of a public voice otherwise,” A survey of Lansing's musical LandsCAPE he said. “It's a way for them to tell their story, however strange or marginalized By Rich Tupica that story has been.” Joshua Barton, a zine creator and Mid-Michigan Zine Fa i r edition another one of the event’s organizers, said Lansing has a rich history in the zine Self-publishing a DIY magazine, or for the past five years City Pulse has market. “zine,” takes a lot of work. I should dedicated this page to highlighting local- “There's stuff Charlie Nash published know. In June 2008, local graphic designer music shows. in the ‘80s and ‘90s here in Lansing that Kara Swanson and I self-published a That’s why this week’s Turn it Down was known nationally,” Barton said. free Lansing-focused music and art zine is devoted solely to 2nd Annual Mid- “One of his zines, ‘Queer Magnolia,’ was called — get this — “Turn it Down!” The Michigan Zine Fair. It happens Saturday at referenced in a notable book on zines, release show for the Hannah Community Center in East Stephen Duncombe's ‘Notes from Un- Mid-Michigan Zine the zine featured 15 Lansing. According to event organizer derground.’ Tesco Vee and Dave Stimson's Fair area bands and drew zine writer Ethan Tate, a variety of zines ‘Touch and Go’ was a big deal for the Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, national hardcore punk scene. In the Oct. 11 about 200 locals to are on hand to peruse and generally cost @ Hannah Community the now defunct between 50 cents and $5. most recent wave of zine making, Em "Turn it Down" issue #1, June 2008 Center (2nd floor) Gormley's ‘Ghost Lungs,’ Peachy Press's 819 Abbot Road, East Basement 414. Then, “The fair is packed with a wide variety Lansing in early 2009, City of people sharing really wonderful and ‘Peachy Keen’ and various titles by Smash FREE, all ages Printing Press (Tate's operation) have Michigan Zine Fair, Grand Rapids Zine midmichiganzinefair.tumblr. Pulse approached hilarious and oftentimes deeply personal Fest and Detroit Art Book Fair all had com gotten some exposure.” me to write a local things in the form of zines,” Tate said. inaugural events. music column under “Zines are absolute labors of love and Barton said he initially became enam- ored with zines in the late ‘90s, before “Last year self-publishing seemed to the “Turn it Down” people pour their souls into them. It's explode on the scene in Michigan,” Tate moniker. Thanks to that one-issue zine, really amazing to see dozens of them all the Internet ruled. “Zines were incredibly important to said. “It was so rad to be a part of that.” music scenes before the Internet ma- For those looking to publish a zine, tured, and still are for many scenes,” Tate offered some advice: “Just grab some Barton said. “I got into them on a deeper paper and pens and start writing,” he said. level through my work at the MSU “Zines are amateur by default and the Library, cataloging the zines there and community really embraces those who connecting with other zine librarians in aren't technically skilled in writing or the country. illustrating or design. It's just about being “Zines have a long history of building as true to yourself as possible. and sustaining the fabric of underground “So just write and draw out your communities,” Barton added. “It's still feelings and make copies of it. The actual happening today, right here in your own layout aspect can be kind of confusing town.” but just Googling something like ‘how to Beyond Lansing, Tate said it’s thriving make a zine’ will get you a pretty good across the state. In 2013 alone, the Mid- demo of how to lay it all out.”

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$5. New Hope Church, 1340 Haslett Road, Haslett. Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives. Race, labor Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- (517) 349-9183, newhopehaslett.com. and violence in Virginia. 12:15-1:30 p.m. FREE. MSU 2420, elpl.org. Out on the town Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh-in 6 p.m., Museum Auditorium, MSU campus, East Lansing. Euchre. No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta from page 18 meeting 6:30 p.m. FREE to visit. St. David’s Current Events. Join us in discussing current Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) events. 10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Lansing. (517) 484-5600. 351-2420, elpl.org. 882-9080, stdavidslansing.org. Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706- Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy’s Classic Teen Movie Mania. Watch a blockbuster hit on Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes 5045, .meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Bar & Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482- the library big screen. 3-5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing and activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Rebuilding After Foreclosure. Call 372-5980 to 0184. Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) register or email [email protected]. 6-8 p.m. FREE. YPAAL Happy Hour. Meet and network with other 351-2420, elpl.org. 367-6363. cadl.org. Neighborhood Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple local professionals 5:30-7 p.m. FREE. Tavern On the Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-8:30 St., Lansing. (517) 372-5980. glhc.org. Square, 206 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (614) Music p.m. FREE. Quan Am Temple, 1840 N. College Ave., Tools for Tax Efficient Giving. Breakfast with 266-0852. MSU Guest Recital. Featuring Chris Van Hof, Mason. (517) 853-1675, quanamtemple.org. guests from Pavlik LLC. 8-9:30 a.m. $25/$15 AFP Dimondale Farmers Market. Live music, locally trombone. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Tarot Study Group. With Dawne Botke. 7 Members. University Club, 3435 Forest Road, grown produce. 3-7 p.m. FREE. Bridge Street, campus, East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. music.msu. p.m. FREE. Triple Goddess New Age Bookstore, Lansing. (517) 853-6787. ow.ly/Cf85A. Dimondale. (517) 646-0230, villageofdimondale.org. edu/event-listing/chris-van-hof-trombone. 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 883-3619, English Country Dance Lessons. 7-9:30 p.m. Fusion Shows presents. Live music. 21-up. 10 triplegoddessbookstore.net. Events $6/$4 students/MSU students FREE. Snyder/Phillips p.m. FREE. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing Area Codependent Anonymous. Held Evening Storytime. Stories, songs and crafts. Hall Room C20, MSU campus, 362 Bogue St., East Lansing. (517) 351-2506, crunchyseastlansing.com. in room 214G. 7-8 p.m. FREE. Community Mental 6:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Lansing. (517) 321-3070, msu.edu. Craig & Paul Live. Live original music, food and Health Building, 812 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 515- Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl. Student Organic Farm Farmstand. Shop for beer. 7 p.m. FREE. EagleMonk Pub & Brewery, 4906 5559, coda.org. org. local, organic fruits and vegetables. 11 a.m.-5:30 W. Mount Hope Highway, Lansing. Sign Language Classes. For ages 12 and up. Spanish Conversation. Practice listening to and p.m. FREE. MSU Erickson Hall, 620 Farm Lane, East 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Christian Church, 2600 speaking Spanish. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 492-6149. See Out on the Town, Page 22 Medicare/Medicaid Program. Discussion. Thursday, October 9 5:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Classes and Seminars N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706-5045, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Contact Jan. 5:15 p.m. meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. "What If?"--you'll find out soon enough. FRIDAY, OCT. 10-SUNDAY, OCT. 12 >> ‘CARRIE THE MUSICAL’ BY MSU THEATRE DEPARTMENT Matt Jones “They’re all going to laugh at you!” Thirty-seven years before the Red Across Wedding, there was the Red Prom, and just in time for Halloween 1 P.I. played by Selleck the MSU Department of Theatre brings Stephen King’s “Carrie” 7 Muscleman's asset to life on stage … as a musical. The horrific production about a Theater 10 Role for George Burns PREVIEW or Alanis Morissette telekinetic high school outcast who really doesn’t like being bathed 13 Energize in pig blood begins a two-week run starting Friday, with a midnight 14 "Damned dirty" show coming next weekend. 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. creature 15 Hackman of "The Royal $20/$18 seniors/$15 students. Wharton Center Pasant Theatre, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Tenenbaums" Lansing. (517) 353-1982, whartoncenter.com. (Continues Wednesday, Oct. 15-Sunday, 16 Drab shade from a Oct. 19, including a midnight show on Friday, Oct. 17.) Kardashian divorcee? 18 Tortoise/hare contest 19 Lennon's in-laws SUNDAY, OCT. 12 >> LEWIS BLACK AT THE WHARTON CENTER 20 "Young Frankenstein" actress Actor, author and comical loudmouth Lewis Black continues his stand-up tour, “The 21 Feeling ennui Rant is Due” at the Wharton Center. Known for his biting political commentary and 22 Served like sushi seemingly constant bad mood, Black seems to find a way to have audiences laughing 23 Bumped into 54 Razor brand president in 2012 many resumes 24 Colorado city 55 Focus of a Franglish 8 Like a diva's perfor- 35 Football analyst Col- and thinking at the same time. His ranting and pissed-off demeanor have landed him 26 Luxury autos driven by lesson on grammar? mance linsworth a Grammy for Best Comedy Album along with best male stand-up at the American Melchior and Balthazar? 57 "Midnite Vultures" 9 "L.A. 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Out on the town Friday, October 10 Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n' Cheez /Le Bon Macaron Classes and Seminars from page 21 Friday Flicks: "Still Mine." 1-3 p.m. FREE. Lansing. (517) 230-7987, msuorganicfarm.org. Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Prevention of Mental Illness. Dr. William Okemos. (517) 706-5045, meridianseniorcenter. McFarlane on early detection. 7 p.m. FREE. Hannah weebly.com. Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. "Strawberry and Chocolate" at LCC. (517) 484-3404, namilansing.org. Film viewing and discussion. 5:30 p.m. Lansing Smith Floral Harvest Basket Sale. Fresh Community College, 500 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing. produce grown on site. 3-7 p.m. Smith Floral, 1124 E. (517) 483-1285, lcc.edu/studentlife/whats_new. Mt. Hope, Lansing. (517) 484-5327, smithfloral.com. Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed women’s Deschutes Brewery Ice Cream Social. Beer meeting. 7:30 p.m. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, and ice cream pairing. 7-10 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 6500 Amwood Drive, Lansing. (517) 882-9733. W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-2506, crunchyseastlansing.com. Events Rich Tupica/City Pulse Teen Game Haven. Play a variety of games; One-on-One Business Counseling. FREE. Detroit-based franchise Sweet Lorraine's opened a location this week in downtown East Lansing. board, cards and video. 3-5:30 p.m. FREE. East 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321- By ALLAN I. ROSS press release, they say they’d it’s doing well. Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. 4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. The City of East Lansing been looking at other college “The response we’ve had Wacousta Farmers Market. Local produce and Lansing Bike Party. Bike ride with TGIF stop. 5:45 held a ribbon cutting for campuses before settling on since the move has been more. 4-8 p.m. FREE. Wacousta United Methodist p.m. FREE. Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous East Lansing. huge ,” Toland said. “When we Church, 9180 W. Herbison Road, Eagle. (517) 626- MSU campus, East Lansing. facebook.com/groups/ Mac n' Cheez on Tuesday. “It’s a match made in get our new oven we want 6623. wacoustaumc.org. lansingbikeparty. It’s the third heaven,” Platman said in the to introduce more French Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. Teen Fandom Fest. Ages 13-18. Geek out with restaurant for release. “College students and pastries.” Lessons, exercise and practice for adult women. All other teen super fans. 6-9 p.m. FREE. Delta the Detroit- mac & cheese.” Tolands parents, John skill levels welcome. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Suburban Ice, Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, New area franchise, and Wedny Kobus, are 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. (517) 574-4380. Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. intown which also has For a bon time co-operators of the business. Old Town Farmers Market. Featuring local locations in in Last month, East Lansing They also run the Colonial Bar Music foods and products, live music by Deacon Earl. Troy and Auburn got another new eatery when & Grill on Lansing’s south side. Rally In The Alley Open Mic. 6:30 p.m. FREE. 3-7 p.m. Corner of Turner Street and Grand River Hills. There are two downtown Le Bon Macaron opened American Legion Post 48, 731 N. Clinton St., Grand Avenue, Lansing. (517) 485-4283. Detroit locations in the works, next to Bell’s Pizza; Gumbo Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Ledge. (517) 627-1232. Howl at the Moon Guided Walk. Enjoy a guided and plans are underway to and Jazz was the previous Mac n' Cheez {REVOLUTION} at Tavern. Electronic music, walk in the nighttime woods. 8-9 p.m. $3. Harris expand the franchise into occupant. 547 E. Grand River Ave., East 21-up. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. FREE. Tavern on the Square, Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos. (517) Chicago and Toledo as well. Owner Kelly Toland started Lansing 206 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 374-555 349-3866. meridian.mi.us. Sweet Lorraine’s takes the business in 2010 inside 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday- A Piece O’ Cake, the East Wednesday; 11 a.m.-midnight Springtails. Live music. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE. Old Town Oktoberfest. German food, music, over the former location of Lansing bakery she opened in Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) dancing and beer. 6-11 p.m. $15-20. Old Town, Grand Wanderer’s Tea House, which closed last year. The menu 2008; new owner Betsy Strobl p.m. Sunday 485-5287. River Ave. and Turner St., Lansing. (517) 485-4283. oldtownoktoberfest.com. includes soups, salads, wraps took over A Piece O’ Cake (517) 325-0850, macncheez.com and 14 styles of macaroni and Sept. 1. Theater StoryTime. Stories, songs and crafts for kids 3-6. 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, cheese. Vegan, vegetarian and Le Bon Macaron specializes Le Bon Macaron "The Gravedigger." A new perspective on the 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl. gluten-free options are also in macarons, bite-sized 1133 E. Grand River Ave., East classic Frankenstein tale. 8 p.m. $22. Williamston meringue-based confections Lansing org. available. Theatre, 122 S. Putnam, Williamston. (517) 655-7469, that look like tiny hamburgers. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Teen Tech Time. Teens have access to a cluster of Owners Lorraine Platman williamstontheatre.org. and Gary Sussman went to For a pastry without much (517) 763-2606, laptops. 3-5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, Michigan State University. In a name recognition, Toland says lebonmacaron.com 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl. Literature and Poetry org. Writers Roundtable. Get feedback on your MSU Jazz Orchestra I. MSUFCU Jazz Artist womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org. Swiss Steak Fundraising Dinner. 4:30-7 p.m. writing. 6-7:45 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Christian McBride, bass. 8 p.m. $10/$8 seniors/ Tai Chi in the Park. For beginning and $10/$5 Children under 12. Christ United Methodist Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321- FREE students Fairchild Theatre, MSU campus, East experienced tai chi practitioners. 9-10 a.m. FREE. Church, 517 W. Jolly Road, Lansing. 4014, dtdl.org. Lansing. (517) 353-5340. music.msu.edu. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 E. Nonfiction Book Club. "Detroit: An American Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 272-9379. Music Autopsy" by Charlie Le Duff. 11 a.m. Delta Township Theater Michigan Nautical Conference. A celebration Big Boss Blues. Live music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE. District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) "Carrie the Musical." Telekinetic bullied teen of Michigan's nautical resources. 9:30 a.m.-4:35 Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. gets revenge. 8 p.m. $23/$20 faculty & seniors/ p.m. $20. Michigan Library and Historical Center, 485-5287. $18 students. Pasant Theatre, E. Shaw lane, East 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 373-1300. Lansing. (517) 355-6690, whartoncenter.com. michigan.gov. "The Gravedigger." (See details Oct. 9.) 8 p.m. $27. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam, Events Williamston. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.org. Old Town Oktoberfest. German food, music, "Animals Out of Paper." Drama about an dancing and beer. 2-11 p.m. $15-20. Old Town, Grand Change a life origami artist and her prodigy. 8 p.m. $10/$5 River Ave. and Turner St., Lansing. (517) 485-4283. students. Lansing Community College, 500 N. oldtownoktoberfest.com. VOLUNTEER to tutor adults in reading, Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-1546, lcc.edu/ Cider Fest. Over 40 ciders from 15 Michgian English as a second language showinfo. cideries. Red Salamander, 902 E Saginaw Hwy., or GED preparation. Grand Ledge. 5-10 p.m. ciderfest.net Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy’s Classic — no experience necessary — Saturday, October 11 Bar & Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482- Next Training Session Classes and Seminars 0184. Chess at the Library. Ages 8-18. Test your skills. Mid-Michigan Ladies Expo. Products geared for October 14 and 15 f rom 6-9 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District all ages. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. First Congregational call the Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321- United Church of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw Highway, 4014 ext. 3, dtdl.org. Grand Ledge. (517) 627-4539, ow.ly/CfdWj Capital Area Literacy Coali on Domestic Violence Support Group. Noon-1:30 How-To Halloween. A family friendly celebration for a DIY Halloween. 4 p.m.-midnight, FREE. (517) 485-4949 www.thereadingpeople.org p.m. FREE. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163, See Out on the Town, Page 23 City Pulse • October 8, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 23

485-5287. Out on the town Songwriters In The Round. 7 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East from page 22 Lansing. (517) 927-2100, ow.ly/CfiTI. Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, how- LSO Masterworks 2. Chopin, Mendelssohn and tohalloween.com. more. 8 p.m. $15-50. Wharton Center, MSU campus, Robin Theatre Sneak Preview. With the Lansing East Lansing. (517) 487-5001, lansingsymphony.org. Uninonized Vaudeville Spectacle's album release party. Two shows: 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. $15/$10 adv. Theater 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. 517luvs.com "Carrie the Musical." (See Oct. 10 for details.) 2 "I Gave My Sole for Parkinson's." Walkathon p.m. and 8 p.m. $23/$20 faculty & seniors $20/$18 and 5K. 9 a.m. $20/$10 age 12 & under/$15 13-adult. student. Pasant Theatre, E. Shaw lane, East Lansing. Okemos High School, 2500 Jolly Road, Okemos. (517) 355-6690, whartoncenter.com. (248) 433-1011, parkinsonsmi.org. "The Gravedigger." (See details Oct. 9.) 3 p.m. Misunderstood Animals Campfire. 8 p.m. matinee $24, evening $27. Williamston Misunderstood animals program and walk. 7-8:30 Theatre, 122 S. Putnam, Williamston. (517) 655-7469. p.m. $3/$7 a family. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van williamstontheatre.org. Atta Road, Okemos. (517) 349-3866. meridian.mi.us. "Animals Out of Paper." (See details Oct. 9.) 8 Greater Lansing Vegan Meetup. Vegan p.m. $10/$5 students. Lansing Community College, North Pole Express potluck. All are welcome. 6-8:30 p.m. FREE. Clerical 500 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-1546, lcc.edu/ Technical Union of MSU , 2990 E Lake Lansing Road, showinfo. November: Saturday 22, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. East Lansing. (517) 332-7898, ow.ly/CfeFS. Introducin Commuter Clas ($35) Sunday 23, 2 p.m. Annual Used Book Sale. Hardcovers, paperbacks Literature and Poetry Friday 28, 6 p.m. Ride the train used as the image and sound for the and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Bernida with Al Declercq. Author talk. 1:30-2:20 Saturday 29, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- p.m. FREE. Michigan Library and Historical Center, Sunday 30, 2 p.m. movie THE POLAR EXPRESS. Arrive at the Village of 2420, elpl.org/friends. 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 373-1300. Ashley’s Country Christmas. Second Saturday Supper. Takeout available. 5- michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan. December: 6:15 p.m. $8/$4 children. Mayflower Congregational "Star Wars" Reads Day. Activities. With the Friday 5, 6 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, shopping, food, artisan Saturday 6, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. Church, 2901 W Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 501st Legion from 10-1 p.m. FREE. Barnes and Noble demonstrations, horse drawn wagon ride, build a toy Sunday 7, 2 p.m. 484-3139, mayflowerchurch.com. (Lansing), 5132 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. (517) in Santa’s work shop, see reindeer and of course don’t Friday 12, 6 p.m. 327-0437, bn.com. Saturday 13, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. miss a visit with the big man, Santa Claus! Music Sunday 14, 2 p.m. Matt LoRusso Trio. Jazz. 9 p.m.-midnight, FREE. Friday 19, 6 p.m. Troppo, 111 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) Sunday, October 12 Saturday 20, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. 371-4000. Classes and Seminars Sunday 21, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. Avon Bomb. Live music. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. FREE. Juggling. Learn how to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 405 S. Washington Street Owosso, MI 48867 • (989) 725-9464 • www.michigansteamtrain.com See Out on the Town, Page 24 No drugs or weapons are allowed on museum grounds or train. We reserve the right to switch out mode of power or rolling stock at any time.

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Monday Morning Movie. Popcorn and a movie. 351-2420, elpl.org. Hopeful Hearts Grief Group. Learn, grow Out on the town Call for title. 10:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Township and heal together. 10-11 a.m. FREE. The Marquette from page 23 District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) Music Activity Room, 5968 Park Lake Road, East Lansing. 321-4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. Open Jam at (SCENE) Metrospace. All (517) 381-4866. Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Recipe Club. Share a favorite brunch/breakfast talents and styles welcome. 7 p.m. $3. (SCENE) Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn Lansing. (517) 371-5119, [email protected]. dish. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Metrospace, 110 Charles St., East Lansing. (517) 319- public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE. Spiritual Talk, Pure Meditation and Silent Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321- 6832, facebook.com/scenemetrospace. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Prayer. 7 p.m. FREE. Self Realization Meditation 4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. Viva Vivaldi. MSU's Joanne and Bill Church Lansing. (517) 367-6300, cadl.org. Healing Centre, 7187 Drumheller Road, Bath. (517) Social Bridge. No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Speakeasies Toastmasters. Improve listening, 641-6201, selfrealizationcentremichigan.org. analysis, leadership & presentation skills. 12:05-1 Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. TUESDAY, OCT. 14- SUNDAY, OCT. 19 >> ‘ONCE’ AT WHARTON CENTER p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Bldg. Third floor meeting room. 2-3 p.m. FREE. CADL 5303 S. Cedar St. Lansing. (616) 841-5176. Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. The multi-award winning musical about busking and broken hearts Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. comes to Wharton Center for a limited engagement. “Once,” 5:45-6:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Pure Meditation. Master your mind and energies. Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559, Call for info. Self Realization Meditation Healing based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture starring Theater coda.org. Centre, 7187 Drumheller Road, Bath. (517) 641-6201, Swell Season band members Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard, PREVIEW Starting a Business. Planning, financing and selfrealizationcentremichigan.org. is about a musical performer on the streets of Dublin who meets more. 9-11 a.m. FREE. Small Business Development Center, LCC, Suite 110, 309 N. Washinton Square, Events a talented young piano player. The two form an instant relationship and set down Lansing. (517) 483-1921, sbdcmichigan.org. Head of the Grand Regatta. Rowing a path of rich songwriting, will-they-or-won’t-they moments and revelation. Fans of Blood Pressure Checks. No appointment competition. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Grand River Park, the live performances in the original film should be pleased to know that the cast needed. 11:15 a.m.-noon. FREE. Meridian Senior 3001 W. Main St., Lansing. Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706- Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. Lessons comprises of actors/musicians who all play their own instruments on stage. $34- 5045, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. 6-6:30 p.m., dance 7-10 p.m. $8 dance/$10 dance & $69. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Chair Massage. Call for an appointment. 9:40 a.m.-noon. $14/$12 for members. Meridian Senior lesson/students FREE. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 N. & 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-7838. Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 706- Annual Used Book Sale. Huge book sale. Lansing. (800) WHARTON, whartoncenter.com. 5045, meridianseniorcenter.weebly.com. Hardcovers, paperbacks and more. 1-3 p.m. FREE. HERO: Women in Power (Tools). Call 372-5980 East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East SATURDAY, OCT. 11 >> GIRLS DAY OUT to register or email [email protected]. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org/friends. Neighborhood Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple Pet Support Photo Session. To benefit Pet If it has been a grueling week of work, if the kids have been a hassle or you just need St.. Lansing. (517) 372-5980, glhc.org. Support Services. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $30. Lights On a little time outside on a Saturday, Girls Day Out may be just what you’re looking for. Studio, 5400 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) It will consist of a day of shopping, activities, demonstrations and live music. Twenty Events 393-1161, lightsonstudio.com . Bible and Beer. Discussion of scripture in businesses, including restaurants, shops, and art galleries, are participating. The Sea everyday settings. 6 p.m. Midtown Brewing Co., Music Cruisers, a local cover band, and DJ Taylor from 97.5 NOW-FM will play music all day. 402 S. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 482-0600, A Festival of Hymns: Hymn sing. Community There will also be a performance from the MSU dance team. In addition to all the [email protected]. hymn sing featuring soloists. 4 p.m. First United Muslim World Series. India's Muslim Culture and Methodist Church of Mason MI, 201 East Ash St., entertainment, prizes will be raffled off. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. FREE. Ann Street Plaza, East The Recent Elections, 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Mason. (517) 676-9449, masonfirst.org. Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com/GirlsDayOut. Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Theater SATURDAY, OCT. 18 >> AN EVENING OF JAZZ WITH SUNNY WILKINSON Books on Tap. "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret "Carrie the Musical." (See Oct. 10 for details.) Atwood. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. Jimmy's Pub, 16804 2 p.m. $23/$20 faculty, senior $20/ $18 student. Jazz vocalist and educator Sunny Wilkinson brings her sound to the Riverwalk Chandler Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl. org. Pasant Theatre, E. Shaw lane, East Lansing. (517) Theatre Saturday at Riverwalk Cabaret. It will be an evening of rich melodies and 355-6690, whartoncenter.com. ToddlerTime. Ages 18-36 months listen to stories "The Gravedigger." (See details Oct. 9.) 2 drinks. Wilkinson has been performing for nearly 30 years and is passionate about and music. 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. FREE. p.m. $24. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam, jazz music. She was once president of the Michigan chapter of the International East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Williamston. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.org. Lansing. (517) 351-2420., elpl.org Association of Jazz Educators and is a founder of IAJE’s Sister’s in jazz mentoring "Sporcle Live!" Trivia. Team based. Win gift program. Her ensemble will consist of Ron Newman on piano, Ed Fedewa on bass certificates. 7 p.m. FREE. Crunchy's, 254 W. and Larry Ochiltree on drums. 8 p.m. $20. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-2506, Monday, October 13 crunchyseastlansing.com. Lansing. (517) 482-5700, riverwalktheatre.com. Pink Dessert Wars. Taste area desserts. To Classes and Seminars benefit Susan G. Komen. 6-9 p.m. $10. University Adult Rape Survivor Support Group. Club MSU, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing. (517) 887- Registration preferred. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Women’s Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth West Circle Series. 7:30 p.m. $15/$12 Seniors/$5 3255. ow.ly/Cfqix. Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Road, Lansing. (517) 484-5600. Students with ID. Fairchild Theatre, MSU campus, Lansing. (517) 372-9163 Mac’s Monday Comedy Night. Hosted by Mark East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. music.msu.edu. Job Seekers Support Group. Finding the right Roebuck and Dan Currie. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Mac’s career. 10 a.m.-noon, FREE. Women’s Center of Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-6795, Wednesday, October 15 Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) macsbar.com. 372-9163, womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org. Classes and Seminars Club Shakespeare. 6-8:45 p.m. Donations. CADL Tuesday, October 14 Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes Support Group. For the divorced, separated and Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., widowed. Room 9. 7:30 p.m. St. David’s Episcopal Classes and Seminars and activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing Lansing. (517) 367-6300, cadl.org. Coupon Swap. Share coupons and strategies. 6- Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272, Saints, Sinners & Cynics. Lively conversation, stdavidslansing.org. 7:45 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 variety of topics, no judgment. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. dtdl. p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Documentary Monday: "Mine." Documentary FREE. Coral Gables, 2838 E. Grand River Ave., East about humans and animals. 1:30-3 p.m. FREE. org. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5866. Lansing. (517) 882-9733, saintmichaellansing.org. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Have a support Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. First Meridian Senior Center, 4000 N. Okemos Road, BabyTime. Intended for ages 1-18 months with Okemos. (517) 706-5045, ow.ly/CfnJ2. system, lose weight. 7 p.m. FREE to visit. Eaton Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. adult. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, Rapids Medical Center, 1500 S. Main St., Eaton Saginaw Highway, Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954, fcgl. Post-Polio Support Group. Sharing our 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl. experiences. 1:30 p.m. FREE, donations welcome. Rapids. (517) 543-0786. org. org. Not So Happy Endings Support Group. For Drop-in Figure Drawing. Easels and drawing Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand Homework Help. Free drop-in tutoring provided River Ave., Lansing. (517) 339-1039. women ending relationships. 5:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. boards provided. 7-9:30 p.m. $7, $5 students. by MSU's SMEA. K-8, 5-7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Ave., Lansing. (517) 896-3311. Events See Out on the Town, Page 25 City Pulse • October 8, 2014 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

Out on the town Music Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny Oct. 8-14 from page 24 Denzel Curry and Deniro Farrar. Live performance. 7 p.m. $12. The Loft, (At Harem Urban ARIES (March 21-April 19): Situation #1: If you meet fication. Kresge Art Center, 600 Auditorium Road, East Lounge) 414 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. ow.ly/Cfs9k. resistance or doubt, say this: "Ha! This diversion can't LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): "I am naughtiest of all," Lansing. (517) 337-1170, artmuseum.msu.edu. Fusion Shows presents. Live music. 21-up. 10 slow me down, because I am in possession of an invis- wrote poet Emily Dickinson in a playful letter to Maggie Just War Doctrine and ISIL. Discussion. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave., East ible magical sword!" And then brandish a few charismatic Maher, dated October 1882. In accordance with the p.m. FREE. Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Lansing. 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From Pg. 21 How about wearing diamond rings on just four of your fingers? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Horror novelist Stephen VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Republican Jody Hice King has sold more than 350 million books. But when he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in was young and destitute, still honing his craft, his self- Georgia's 10th Congressional District. To bolster his confidence was low. His breakthrough work was Carrie, authority, he repeats quotes by revered figures from about a teenage girl who develops telekinetic powers. American history. One of his favorites has been a gem But when he was first writing that manuscript on his old from the sixth U.S. President, John Quincy Adams: "If manual typewriter, he got so discouraged that he threw your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, his first draft in the trashcan. Luckily for him, his wife do more and become more, you are a leader." The only retrieved it and convinced him to keep plugging away. problem is, those words were actually written by coun- Eventually he finished, and later sold the paperback try singer Dolly Parton, not by Adams. Don't get fooled rights for $400,000. I hope you have an ally who will go by a comparable case of mistaken identity, Virgo. Be on digging in your garbage to fish out the good stuff you the alert for unwarranted substitutions and problematic unwisely discard. Or maybe this horoscope will convince switcheroos. Be a staunch fact-checker. Insist on veri- you not to scrap it in the first place.

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in my Top Ten. toast and floppy, undercooked bacon. He Ate Her calamari ($11) was unbreaded She Ate While our toast was acceptable, the diners and appeared to be flash-fried. It was next to us (the only other people there, ac- from page 26 served with a slightly spicy sauce. She from page 26 tually) complained that theirs was burnt to loved it. I thought it was the most pedes- a crisp. A new plate of toast was promptly capers, plus a generous helping of fluffy trian dish I tasted at Riverhouse. He ordered a special — airline chicken brought to them. basmati rice. This fish dish was a keeper. On a third, unplanned visit, we sat breast stuffed with Michigan cherries, The Riverhouse Breakfast was a scram- My wife had the pasta with heirloom outside again and feasted on an outsized walnuts, and goat cheese, with risotto and ble of eggs, red peppers, onion, bacon, tomatoes ($17, and an grilled asparagus ($18). “Airline chicken” is sausage and cheddar cheese, topped with extra $8 for the shrimp simply a chicken breast with the drumette gravy. After our experiences thus far, my add-on). To me, the attached. (If anyone truly knows the origin expectations were low, but this surpassed shining stars were the of airline chicken, please let us know — I’m them. The scramble was slightly spicy, the constellation of cherry happy to fantasize that Julia Child invented pieces of bacon were crisp, and the veg- tomatoes dotting the it on a Concorde flight between Paris and etables were still a little crunchy. plate. One bite, and you Sacramento.) The cinnamon crumble French toast knew you were smack- I took one bite of his chicken and was a different story. Three slices of toast dab in the height of thought, “Wow, I really don’t like goat did indeed seem to have been soaked in tomato season. I’m in cheese.” The chicken was cooked properly, a combination of eggs and milk, but they full mourning for the but the risotto was completely tasteless. didn’t taste remotely like cinnamon. When end of our summer The cherry compote that circled his plate I closed my eyes and took a whiff, I didn’t garden. was the highlight of the entire meal. It even smell the faintest aroma of cinnamon. On our first visit tasted like cherry pie, but juicier. As such, it was standard, unremarkable two weeks earlier, we We returned for Sunday brunch, with is French toast. My coffee was poured, oddly dined anti-fresco, a advertised on their (poor, difficult to find) and awkwardly, from a small sterling silver word I just made up. website and Facebook page (which is posi- coffeepot that couldn’t have held more than The temperature was tively filled with pictures of a dog). When two cups of liquid. When I added cream, it comfortable indoors, we arrived, the “Open” sign was off and quickly curdled. undermining the no- the door was locked. By chance, I peeked The dish of assorted Smuckers jams and tion of no A/C. around the corner to the patio and saw jellies was standard diner fare. I expected Indoors at the Riv- people sitting outside. I asked the waitress something a bit more highbrow, consider- erhouse is a bit quirky. if they were indeed open and she said yes. ing brunch for two will run you close to It’s not tailor-made for The sign is off, I told her, and the door is $30, but I also expected the door to be people watching. This locked. She informed me that management unlocked when a restaurant is open for is an old, brick two- wants people to come around back, com- business. Color me naïve. story house that, like pletely missing my point that if the actual many old houses, has door is locked, prospective diners aren’t several smallish rooms. going to walk around back. They’re going Instead of tearing out a to walk down the street to Tavern 109. lot of walls, the pro- We ordered the Riverhouse Breakfast prietors have kept the ($11) and the cinnamon crumble French rooms intact, resulting toast ($10) to share. The waitress didn’t ask in a series of compact, the follow-up questions that I expected: semi-private dining Gabrielle Johnson/City Pulse Bacon or sausage? What kind of toast? She rooms. The Riverhouse Breakfast at Riverhouse Inn. chose for us, and she chose grilled white If there’s room at PRIMPRIMEE RIB the small bar, sit there. DINNER It offers a great view of the terrace, the riverfront and patrons wedge of grilled romaine lettuce with strolling the grounds or sitting in the bleu cheese dressing ($8). Excellent. FRIFRIDAYDAY && SATSATURDAYURDAY riverside gazebo. This place has its charms, but parking My wife had the poached pear dress- isn’t one of them. The parking lot is com- After 5 p.m. ing ($9), which looked and tasted as if it pact, mirroring the small dining spaces were poached in red wine. Offsetting the inside. But don’t worry. We parked in a Petite - Queen - King - Piazzano Cut tartness was a slightly sweet vinaigrette bank’s parking lot across Grand River Starting at $14.95 dressing. This got two thumbs up, as did Avenue and noticed other patrons doing my pomegranate seed salad with goat the same. cheese and baby spinach, tossed with a A tip of the hat to Riverhouse’s LANSING - OFF SOUTH CEDAR AT 1-96 SELECSELECT SPECIALSSPECIALS tart vinaigrette ($9). waitstaff. They make you feel welcome VISIT CELEBRATIONCINEMA.COM OR CALL 393-SHOW Next up: Creamed chicken and arti- without hovering over you like an OCD Wednesday: Turkey Dinner choke hearts soup with tarragon ($5). nanny. And, given the right time and Thursday: All-You-Can Eat Tacos I could taste fresh tarragon — another day, they can be very busy. During our sign that Riverhouse strives to make in- al fresco visit, the place was so slammed Friday: Fresh Salmon Dinner season herbs and vegetables a mainstay. with customers that our server virtually I had an above-average French onion bounded from table to table. Twice, we soup made with veal stock ($6). saw her actually trotting. US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET We finished with two appetizers. My I need to explore Riverhouse more mini-crab cakes ($12) were average, thoroughly. I’m hoping they have a www.NCGmovies.com 1825 N. Grand River Ave, Lansing but I’ll upgrade them from a C+ to a B+ fireplace somewhere. I can see us some Located a half mile east of N. MLK, just 2 miles because of a smoky-tasting drizzle ac- dreary and chill night in February, (517) 316-9100 east of the Lansing/Capital City Airport companiment. It sure tasted like smoked encamped in a little room, dining by Student Discount with ID paprika, which in the spice world ranks firelight. I’ll have the whitefish. ID required for “R” rated films (517) 484-9922 28 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • October 8, 2014