a newspaper for the rest of us www.lansingcitypulse.com May 3-9, 2017 “Max” by Tell Parris. See page 17 for story. 2 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 3, 2017 May Venues Absolute Gallery Arts Council of Greater Lansing Center of the Healing Arts Elderly Instruments Grace Boutique of Old Town Great Lakes Artworks Katalyst Gallery Metro Retro MICA Gallery October Moon Old Town General Store Ozones Brewhouse Piper & Gold Public Relations Polka Dots Boutique Redhead Design Studio Retail Therapy Sierra Club Michigan MAY 5TH 5-8 PM Sweet Custom Jewelry The Creole The Grid UrbanBeat Event Center Old Town And More! Arts Night Out Arts Night Out returns to Old Town Lansing on May 5, 2017! Experience a variety of unique venues — from the urban core to the outskirts — alive with music, art, demonstrations and a whole lot more. Come explore, meet the artists, wine and dine. Arts Night Out has something for everyone! For more information, visit #MyArtsNightOut www.MyArtsNightOut.com WFMK City Pulse • May 3, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 3 Cocktail Bar & Distillery Savor the Melting Pot. Patio days are here, too! 2000 Merritt Road, East Lansing 4 - 11 p.m. ; Thurs., Fri., Sat.; 517-908-9950 4 - 10 p.m. ; Tues., Wed., Sun., closed Mondays; 4 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • May 3, 2017 VOL. 16 ISSUE 38 (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6704 Time is now or email
[email protected] PAGE Lansing area needs needle exchange EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz 8
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[email protected] to limit HIV and other infections Rest in peace: Bob Alexander ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Ty Forquer
[email protected] • (517) 999-5068 By TODD HEYWOOD Community Health Centers and the In- Ingham County is one dirty needle away gham County Board of Commissioners.