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I support Mark Schauer for governor, make your voice heard. Kellogg has a repu- (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com and I know he will lead Michigan with the tation for being the “good guys”…let’s make ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6705 middle class in mind. sure they keep it! PAGE CLASSIFIED AD INQUIRIES: (517) 999-5066 For the past four years, we have seen noth- or email [email protected] ing but tax breaks for rich CEOs and corpo- — Aaron Richard 6 rate special interests, while the state’s chil- Haslett EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz [email protected] • (517) 999-5061 dren, seniors and middle class foot the bill. MANAGING/NEWS EDITOR • Andy Balaskovitz It’s time for that to change, and that’s why I’m CORRECTIONS Museum to highlight Michigan's legacy of stormy weather [email protected] • (517) 999-5064 supporting Mark Schauer for governor. Due to a reporting error, a story ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Allan I. Ross As a strong supporter, I’d be happy to last week incorrectly said when Curtis [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 PRODUCTION MANAGER • Rachel Harper take on any role he asked of me. Right now Hertel Sr. served as cospeaker of the PAGE I remain focused on serving the residents [email protected] • (517) 999-5066 House. He served in that role in 1993- CALENDAR EDITOR • Jonathan Griffith of Ingham County as their clerk, advocating ’94. 11 [email protected] • (517) 999-5069 for reforms that make it easier for qualified, Due to an editing error, last week’s STAFF WRITERS registered voters to cast ballots, and work- list of Lansing-area artists participat- Lawrence Cosentino [email protected] • (517) 999-5063 ing with Mark Schauer and others to get ing in ArtPrize was incomplete. The list Celebrating 20 years of MSU Community Music School Michigan back on track. MARKETING/PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR/ should have also included: SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT • Rich Tupica • Gary Arens, DeWitt, “Lost [email protected] • (517) 999-6710 — Barb Byrum Prairie” (woodcarving) PAGE ADVERTISING MANAGER • Shelly Olson Ingham County Clerk • Alina Poroshina, Eagle, [email protected] • (517) 999-6705 “Seraph” (oil) 26 ADVERTISING Palm oil problems Denis Prisk • Pamela Timmons, Bath, [email protected] • (517) 999-6704 The joint venture between palm oil “Captured Chaos” (clay) trader Wilmar International and Michigan Better Health Café offers organic, vegan Contributors: Justin Bilicki, Bill Castanier, • Katie Woodhams, Owosso, Mary C. Cusack, Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, and gluten-free lunch selections company Kellogg is a great opportunity “Burning” (mixed) Tom Helma, Sam Inglot, Laura Johnson, Terry for Kellogg and our state, but it is not all Link, Kyle Melinn, Shawn Parker, Dennis rainbows. Wilmar International has a repu- Have something to say about a local issue COVER Preston, Dylan Sowle, Paul Wozniak, Ute Von tation for not only illegally sourcing their or an item that appeared in our pages? Der Heyden, Judy Winter palm oil, but also destroying thousands of ART Delivery drivers: Richard Bridenbaker, Dave acres of rainforeset. These rainforests are Now you have two ways to sound off: Fisher, Ron Lupe, Brent Robison, Steve Stevens home to the Sumatran tiger (of which there 1.) Write a letter to the editor. Interns: Jordan Bradley, Danielle Kwiatkowski, are only 400 left!), orangutans, and numer- • E-mail: [email protected] WOULD YOU LIKE COPAY WITH THAT? by RACHEL HARPER Hannah Scott, Darby Vermeulen, Zach Zweifler • Snail mail: City Pulse, 1905 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 ous local tribes, all of whom are in danger of Editor & Publisher 2.) Write a guest column: Berl losing their homes and livelihoods. Luckily, Contact Berl Schwartz for more information: CITY PULSE ON THE AIR Kellogg is in a position to help. The part- [email protected] Schwartz or (517) 999-5061 nership with Wilmar gives them leverage to Bob Trezise, president and CEO, Lansing Economic Area Partnership 7 p.m. Wednesdays (Please include your name, address and telephone number so we can Heather Guernsey on the MSU Community Music School encourage Wilmar to adopt more sustain- reach you. Keep letters to 250 words or fewer. City Pulse reserves the right to edit letters and columns.) Walt Sorg, City Pulse contributor able practices! I urge you to contact Kellogg Brett Miller, Michigan Consumers for Healthcare

THIS WEEK Robin Reynolds, executive director, Ingham Health Plan This week on lansingcitypulse.com …

KIDS IN THE HALL, SEPT. 23: The Lansing City Council held the first of two public hearings on a special land use permit being requested by a Holt-based church looking to expand into REO Town. Nine people spoke in support of Riverview Church’s request in attempts to ease concerns about parking and how the building fits with its commercial surroundings.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN MICHIGAN, SEPT. 23: The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is hosting a panel discussion Thursday night that will explore marriage equality — or the lack thereof — in Michigan. The free event is at 6:30 p.m. at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing.

BRIELLE GREEN UPDATE, SEPT. 20: It wasn’t what they’d hoped for, but Maria and Gordon “Steve” Green will at least temporarily get to visit their 7-month-old daughter, Brielle, more often. Ingham County Probate Judge Richard Garcia extended the amount of visitation time for the couple in the midst of a fight to regain custody of their daughter.

STATE OBJECTS TO LANSING’S POT PETITION, SEPT. 19: A marijuana legalization proposal will remain on the November ballot in Lansing, despite a notice from the state saying the City Charter amendment would violate state law, City Clerk Chris Swope said last week.

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PUBLIC NOTICES B/14/029 FRANCIS PARK PAVING REHABILITATION as per the specifications provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING OFFICE, 8TH FLOOR CITY HALL, 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 until 3:00 PM local time in effect on OCT. 15, 2013 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Complete specifications and forms required to submit bids are available by calling Stephanie Robinson, CPPB at (517) 483-4128, email: [email protected], or for content and purpose of this bid contact Dick Schaefer @ (517) 483-4283 , or go to www.mitn.info . The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION

database of businesses in their commu- don’t want to see any leave the city and nity. But Lansing is the only place that would love to have even more locate When jobs pays LEAP to work on its behalf for job here. We are always happy to talk with retention and attraction. any association or business interested But Trezise says Lansing wouldn’t in relocating in Lansing. But it has move be a good regional player if it targeted never been our practice — at least as OF THE WEEK jobs from neighboring communities. long as I have been mayor — to specifi- A case of when attempting to He added that he wouldn’t attempt to cally target businesses or associations bring jobs into your community relocate jobs from any Michigan com- in neighboring communities, and we could be unethical munity into the city, though outside are not going to start now.” the state is “allowable,” he said. He said Following news of the move, Ed A little over a year ago, a partial roof it would have been different if either Reed, economic development coor- collapse and flooding at a commercial company contacted LEAP about want- dinator for Delta Township, said that building in Delta Township caused two ing to move into the city. “That would while associations like the Michigan tenants to look for space elsewhere in have triggered” LEAP’s efforts to bring Health and Hospital Association aren’t the region. them here. He also said it’s “fair game” typically contacted about job retention, Coverys, a medical professional if a company is expanding, rather than he’s made it a point to do so now. liability insurance company head- relocating. Moreover: “Trying to recruit “I will be calling on other associa- quartered in Boston, and the non- businesses and jobs outside of the state tions. We certainly want to retain a profit Michigan Health and Hospital or business startups are all examples of number of them in the township,” he Association, needed a new home for what bringing jobs to the city means in said. “We will be making efforts to over 200 employees working in the my mind. … We have to work together make sure they know they are loved.” Property: 731 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing building at 6215 W. St. Joseph Highway. and trust one another and not be shuf- As local officials trumpet the notion Coverys is moving its 110 of regionalism, how do you find Owner: Gregory Arntson jobs (and making space for 20 balance between what’s right Assessed value: $57,800 JOBS more) to a 26,000-square-foot 200 for the municipality and what’s Owner says: Could not be reached for office building in northwest East right for the region? And why comment Lansing. The hospital association draw the line at the next com- has moved its roughly 100 jobs to munity over? Or even the state? an office park near Interstate 96 Whenever jobs relocate, isn’t Whether you’re traveling eastbound in Okemos. that simply one region’s loss and or westbound on the 700 block of East DELTA TWP. If you’re wondering why eco- EAST another’s gain? Kalamazoo Street, the architecture isn’t a LANSING nomic development officials con- OKEMOS The Dallas Morning welcoming gateway into or out of downtown. tracted by the city of Lansing LANSING News reported last week that This commercial property just east of the train didn’t make a case for the jobs Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry tracks — formerly a furniture store that’s now to relocate here, the answer is is catching flak for attempting to being used for warehouse space — fits in well because they didn’t know. Neither Rachel Harper/City Pulse recruit — with lower taxes and with the deteriorating urban aesthetic. Fading company approached any neigh- less regulation — a gun-making green paint and a note reading “DEATH” writ- boring jurisdictions about mov- company in Maryland the same ten in white chalk define the facade. Plywood ing. week as the mass shooting at the blocks the view through the front door. But even if he had known, Bob fling businesses.” Washington Navy Yard. The Morning But this building has promise. It’s uniquely Tresize, the president and CEO of the Lansing City Councilman Brian News called it Perry’s “job-poaching built into the side of a hill, which makes the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Jeffries said that in some cases when tour.” east-facing wall almost non-existent, with the said it would have been unethical for considering tax incentives for busi- “I think governors need to be aggres- roof nearly meeting the ground. Easy access him to try to bring the companies into nesses, there must be an “affirmative sive in recruiting businesses, but I think for a rooftop garden? The west-facing wall is Lansing. He likened it to poaching jobs statement saying we’re not raiding (Perry) is shameless,” Trezise said. a blank canvas for what could be a prominent from neighbors. another municipality to bring them in,” Fifteen to 20 years ago, Trezise said mural, as the next parcel is vacant, apparently “I don’t think that to have a healthy he said. As chairman of the Council’s businesses’ relocating within a region with plans by something called the “Ministry economic development environment at Development and Planning Committee, “was a difficult issue for everyone to of Urban Revival.” any one time a municipality should be Jeffries oversees new development sort through.” When he did economic Hot Water Works, a hot-tub company attracting jobs from across the border,” projects in the city that involve Council development for Delta Township at based on East Michigan Avenue, began rent- Trezise said. “What you’re suggesting, approval. that time, he said several local public ing space in this building earlier this year to in my judgment, is unethical. It does However, that LEAP works on economic developers signed an agree- accommodate what owner James McFarland not lead to a vibrant region. behalf of several jurisdictions is a “fair ment listing two conditions: That you is a significant expansion plan. While he “What we do in the city of Lansing question” to raise, Jeffries said. wouldn’t cold-call or blindly recruit doesn’t own this building, he has an option to is provide a great product that would “You have a lot of potential conflict businesses across a border; and that do so that he hasn’t exercised. Stay tuned for make businesses more likely to choose in the sense that everybody is vying for if a company contacts you from across potential eye-pleasing changes at this site. Lansing than would have before, and I developments,” he said. “The question a border or is doing a site search, it’s think that is fair game.” is: How do you pick and choose win- right to adhere to the client but you are — Andy Balaskovitz The city of Lansing pays LEAP ners and losers here?” “ethically obligated to contact the other $15,000 a year to serve as its economic Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero agrees municipality and notify them,” Trezise development agency. Over a dozen local with Trezise. said. “It’s an agreement I still adhere to “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the seedier units of government pay annual mem- “Associations are constantly moving in my professional career.” properties in Lansing. It rotates each week with Eye Candy of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lan- bership dues that gives them access to around the region for a variety of rea- singcitypulse.com or call Andy Balaskovitz at 999-5064. economic development tools such as a sons,” he said in an email. “Of course, I — Andy Balaskovitz 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2013

PUBLIC NOTICES upcoming exhibit, “Lake Effects,” set to B/14/025 TURNER DODGE AND MI WOMENS HALL OF FAME EXTERIOR PAINTING as per the debut Oct. 5. specifications provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the Destruction One main feature of the exhibit, which FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING OFFICE, 8TH FLOOR CITY HALL, 124 W. MICHIGAN will run until August 2014, is a collection of AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 until 3:00 PM local time in effect on OCT. 15, 2013 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Complete specifications and forms required to submit artifacts recovered from one of the 19 ships bids are available by calling Stephanie Robinson, CPPB at (517) 483-4128, email: stephanie. on display destroyed in the storm. [email protected], or for content and purpose of this bid contact Tom Weber @ (517) “We’re lucky to have the artifacts. It 483-4498 , or go to www.mitn.info . The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. Museum to highlight Michigan’s leg- was one of the most destructive storms on acy of stormy weather record in the Great Lakes,” said museum CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN curator Maria Leiby. “Events like that really NOTICE OF POSTING OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES By BECKY McKENDRY show you what earlier residents, without the On September 18, 2013, the following minutes of the proceedings of the Meridian Township Board Capital News Service resources and technology we have now, were were sent for posting in the following locations: up against.” Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Almost a century ago, two intense storms Appreciation of the state’s weather histo- Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Court merged to form a massive, deadly blizzard ry and the power of weather is key to grasp- Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road that ravaged most of the Great Lakes — and ing the reality of living in Michigan, said Haslett Branch Library, 1590 Franklin Street Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road almost everything in, on and around them. Paul Gross, Detroit Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Ave. The hurricane-force winds were so violent meteorologist and and the Township Web Site www.meridian.mi.us. “Lake Effects” that the storm killed more than 200 sailors author of “Extreme Michigan Historical and caused millions of dollars in damages. Museum Michigan Weather.” That tragedy, the Great Storm of 1913, “Some people 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting stands as one of the defining moments in probably have the Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-4:30 September 10, 2013 Budget Deliberations Meeting Michigan’s weather history. idea that extreme p.m./Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m./ Sun 1-5 p.m. Alongside other Michigan weather his- weather doesn’t Starts Oct. 5, runs thru tory events, people can reexamine that happen here,” Gross Aug. 24. ELIZABETH LEGOFF BRETT DREYFUS storm in the Michigan Historical Museum’s said. “The Pure $6/$4 seniors/$2 ages SUPERVISOR TOWNSHIP CLERK 6-17/5 and under FREE Michigan campaign NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING does a pretty good EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL job of showing the purity of the pleasant Michigan weather, but we also had the last Notice is hereby given of the following public hearings to be held by the East Lansing City Council on tornado to kill over 100 people until Joplin, Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, to consider: Mo., a couple of years ago.” That tornado, the Flint-Beecher Tornado Ordinance No. 1304; an Ordinance to add Article V – Vacant and Abandoned Property Registration – to Chapter 6 – Building and Building Regulations – of the Code of the City of East Lansing to Establish of 1953, still evokes strong memories from Regulations for the Registration, Inspection and Maintenance of Vacant and Abandoned Properties. many Michiganders, Leiby said. “I guarantee that if you run across some- Ordinance No. 1305; an Ordinance to add Article III – Domestic Partnerships – to Chapter 22 – Human Relations – of the Code of the City of East Lansing to allow for the Lawful Recognition of one who lived in Michigan during that time, Domestic Partnerships. even if they weren’t in Flint, chances are they still remember it pretty vividly,” she said. “It The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable accommodations, such as interpreters for the 37 hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting, upon notice was devastating.” to the City of East Lansing, prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable Severe weather events like that may accommodations or services should write or call the City Manager’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, East remind the public to put their gripes into Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6920, TDD 1-800-649-3777. perspective. “Take the Heat Wave of 1936,” Leiby said. Marie E. Wicks “People were complaining about some of the City Clerk hot days we had in summer last year. But can CITY OF EAST LANSING you imagine 100 degrees with no air condi- NOTICE tioning in your car, or a climate-controlled LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013 FOR THE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013 CITY GENERAL ELECTION workplace?”

To the qualified electors of the CITY OF EAST LANSING, See ‘Lake Effects’, Page 7 Counties of INGHAM and CLINTON, State of Michigan PUBLIC NOTICES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE CITY OF EAST LANSING WILL HOLD A CITY GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION For the purpose of electing:

East Lansing City Council 2 Members Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing Historic District Commission on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 101 East Lansing City Council 1 Member (partial term ending November 2015) Linden Street, East Lansing.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER OR CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS A public hearing will be held for the purpose of considering a request from Katie Parker FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 CITY GENERAL ELECTION. for modifications to the house at 848 Huntington. The owner is proposing to replace one of the front windows on the house with a vinyl replacement window. To register to vote, visit any Secretary of State Branch Office, your County or City Clerk during regular business hours. Call (517) 319-6930, the Department of Planning, Building and Development, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, for additional information. All interested persons will be given an Clerk’s offices with qualified electors in the City of East Lansing are at the following locations: opportunity to be heard.

East Lansing City Clerk, 410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, 48823 (517) 319-6914 The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters Clinton County Clerk, 100 E. State Street, Ste 2600, St. Johns 48879 (989) 224-5140 for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to Ingham County Clerk, 341 S. Jefferson, Mason, 48854 (517) 676-7255 individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the Ingham County Clerk, 313 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, 48933 (517) 483-6101 meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Planning Department, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6930. TDD Number: 1-800- For complete listing of candidates, log onto the East Lansing’s website at www.cityofeastlansing. 649-3777. com under City Clerk or contact the East Lansing City Clerk’s office at (517) 319- 6914.

Marie E. Wicks Marie E. Wicks, East Lansing City Clerk City Clerk City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

while,” she said. “We’ll have a lot of interac- PUBLIC NOTICES ‘Lake Effects’ tive pieces and try to get kids to express what Public Notice they know about the weather they’re experi- from page 6 encing or have experienced.” The Ingham County Land Bank is accepting proposals for Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Building Survey Services at various properties owned by Ingham County Land Bank. The Bid Gross said that when introduced to Packet is available September 25, 2013, at the Ingham County Land Bank, 422 Adams, Lansing, “Lake Effects” will be the first major, com- weather science, children tend to become Michigan 48906, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday or at www.inghamlandbank.org. prehensive weather exhibit in more than 25 very engaged. Proposals will be due at the Land Bank offices on October 4, 2013, at 1:00 pm. The Bid Opening will be October 4, 2013 at 1:00 pm. The Ingham County Land Bank is an Equal Employment years at the museum, Leiby said. It also aims “Weather is one of the greatest sciences Opportunity Employer. Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses are encouraged to apply. to connect weather to the Michigan identity. kids can learn about,” he said. “It’s tangible. “We’re going to be displaying things that Kids know a cold day and a hot day and Public Notice remind us of beautiful summer days in what snow feels and looks like. The Ingham County Land Bank is accepting proposals for Comprehensive Residential Energy Michigan with picnics and the beach,” Leiby “It can be used to teach history, math and Audit Services at various properties owned by Ingham County Land Bank. The Bid Packet is said. “That’s a large part of our weather other science. It’s something they can grasp, available September 25, 2013, at the Ingham County Land Bank, 422 Adams, Lansing, Michigan appreciation, too.” and it needs to be used more often, ” he said. 48906, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday or at www.inghamlandbank.org. Proposals will be due at the Land Bank offices on October 4, 2013, at 1:00 pm. The Bid Opening will be October From maple syrup pans to ice-fishing The realities of a changing climate call for 4, 2013 at 1:00 pm. The Ingham County Land Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. shanties, the goal is to show just how deeply everyone to educate themselves, Gross said. Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses are encouraged to apply. the weather seeps into our collective identity. “One scientist told me under the most Gross said people also need to understand CITY OF LANSING conservative estimate, in 75 years, a Michigan NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING that this identity and the state’s resources summer will feel like a Missouri summer,” can be threatened by weather. he said. “The types of trees around us could SLU-3-2013, 1115 S. Washington Avenue “Twice in the past 11 years, as a result of change. Some projections suggest we’ll have Special Land Use Permit – Church in an “F-1” Commercial District climate change, we’ve had very unusual ear- less rain, but more intense rain events, drop- The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 14, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. ly spring warmth that brought buds out on ping our lake levels. This is serious.” in Council Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, fruit trees,” he said. “Then it was followed by And the special relationship children to consider SLU-3-2013. This is a request by Riverview Church to utilize the building at 1115 S. Washington Avenue for a church. Churches are permitted in the "F-1" Professional Office district, a frost that killed those buds, and Michigan have with weather is crucial in dealing with which is the designation of the subject property, if a Special Land Use permit is approved by the lost a large majority of its cherry crop. We climate change issues, Gross said. Lansing City Council. need to watch these things.” “Now is one of the greatest opportuni- For more information about this case, phone City Council Offices on City business days, Monday Leiby agrees, explaining that “Lake ties for learning a generation has ever had,” through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please Effects” will reach out to younger children he said. “We have the Internet, we have so attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 and educate them on the science of weath- many opportunities to learn about extreme a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2013, at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 1696. er. The museum also plans to feature guest weather events or to look at current radar speakers, like meteorologists. and satellite images. It’s so important, now Chris Swope, City Clerk “The exhibit is aimed at everyone, but more than ever, for people to pay attention.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING this is probably one of the more family- ©2013, Capital News Service, Michigan EAST LANSING CITY COUNCIL friendly, kid-friendly exhibits we’ve had in a State University School of Journalism. Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing City Council on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, to consider the following: A public hearing will be held to consider Ordinance 1302; a City initiated ordinance to amend Sections 8-181 and 8-182 of Division 1 – Generally – of Article IV – Restaurants and Take-Out Stores – of Chapter 8 – Businesses – and to amend Section 50-8 of Article THIS WEEK: Medical marijuana and child welfare I – in General – and Section 50-94 of Division 3 – Special Use Permits – of Article II – Administration and Enforcement – of Chapter 50 – Zoning of the Code of the City of East Hosted by Lansing (restaurants serving alcohol after midnight). Newsmakers Berl Schwartz The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable accommodations, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at this meeting, upon notice to the City of East Lansing, prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations or services should write or call the City Manager’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6920, TDD 1-800-649-3777.

Marie E. Wicks City Clerk

NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013 FOR OKEMOS PUBLIC AND WILLIAMSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Please take notice that Meridian Charter Township will hold an election on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 for the Okemos Public and Williamston Community School Districts.

To vote on the following proposal: Okemos Public Schools – GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND TECHNOLOGY PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,500,000 Or Williamston Community Schools - SINKING FUND PROPOSAL

Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the administrative offices of Okemos Public STEVE AND MARIA GREEN CHARMIE GHOLSON Schools, 4406 N. Okemos Rd., Okemos, phone 706-5010, or Williamston Community Schools, 418 FOUNDER OF MICHIGAN MOMS UNITED Highland, Williamston, phone 655-4361,or at the Office of the Meridian Township Clerk, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, phone 853-4300 or by viewing your ballot at www.michigan.gov/vote.

MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2013 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER OR CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS for the November 5, 2013 election. Any qualified elector who is not already registered to vote may register for the November 5, 2013 election. Persons registering after 5p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2013 are not eligible to vote at this election.

To register to vote, visit any Secretary of State branch office, the Ingham County Clerk’s office or Meridian Township Clerk’s Office, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., telephone 853-4300.

Brett Dreyfus Watch past episodes at vimeo.com/channels/citypulse Township Clerk 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2013

PREMIUM CREDITS by income under the affordable care act percentage of annual dollar premium contribution monthly premium poverty line amount (2013) as per % of income contribution The FAMILY OF FOUR 100-133% $23,550-$31,322 2% $39-$52 133-150% $31,322-$35,325 3-4% $78-$118 150-200% $35,325-$47,100 4-6.3% $118-$247 200-250% $47,100-$58,875 6.3-8.1% $247-$395 250-300% $58,875-$70,650 8.1-9.5% $395-$559 Exchange 300-350% $70,650-$82,425 9.5% $559-$652 350-400% $82,425-$94,200 9.5% $652-$745 Your guide to navigating INDIVIDUAL 100-133% $11,490-$15,282 2% $19-$25 uncharted health insurance waters 133-150% $15,282-$17,235 3-4% $38-$57 By WALT SORG 150-200% $17,235-$22,980 4-6.3% $57-$121 200-250% $22,980-$28,725 6.3-8.1% $121-$193 250-300% $28,725-$34,470 8.1-9.5% $193-$272 wenty-seven-year-old Alison millions of Americans. has been rolling the dice for On Tuesday, the Healthcare Insurance 300-350% $34,470-$40,215 9.5% $272-$318 years. Marketplace goes online, allowing many un- 350-400% $40,215-$45,960 9.5% $318-$364 She works full time at a lo- insured Michigan citizens to shop for com- cal print shop, but her $10 an prehensive coverage. They will be able to Source: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (above) and U.S. Department of Human Services. Illustration by Rachel Harper/City Pulse 2013 Poverty Guidelines for hourT pay falls far short of what’s needed choose between more than four dozen plans The cost of insurance premiums will the 48 Contiguous States and to buy health insurance. offered through 13 private insurers. Cover- the District of Columbia She knows the risk. As a teenager, a age becomes effective Jan. 1. As a result of be based on income percentage of the horse-riding accident ended with several federal tax credits, low-wage workers will Federal Poverty Line. Individuals making Persons in Poverty broken bones, a leg held together with pay as little as $19 a month for coverage. between 100 percent and 133 percent of family/household Guideline surgical screws, and major medical bills. The Healthcare Insurance Marketplace, FPL could pay as little as $19 a month. Back then, her bills were covered by her also called the “Exchange,” is a critical linch- 1 $11,490 parents’ insurance but, for the last five pin of what’s commonly called “Obamacare.” Healthcare, appears daily before consumer years, she’s been on her own medically, It only works if people enroll. Polling shows and business groups. After more than three 2 $15,510 gambling daily that another emergency many of those eligible don’t know about the years of often heated political debate, he doesn’t bankrupt her. their rights under the Affordable Care Act. concurred that there is a lot of confusion and 3 $19,530 misinformation. “After people know what is actually in the 4 $23,550 “After people know what is actually in the law, they law, they come up to me and say, ‘That’s not what I was told by anyone. I can’t believe 5 $27,570 come up to me and say, ‘That’s not what I was told by it’s this simple,’” Williams said. “I’ve been anyone. I can’t believe it’s this simple.’” invited to some of the most politically con- 6 $31,590 servative areas in this state three, four, five —Brett Williams, Central Michigan coordinator, times. Once they learn what’s actually in the 7 $35,610 Michigan Consumers for Healthcare law and take off the blinders, the say, “Wow, this makes sense.” 8 $39,630 For families/households with more than 8 Shawn Dhanak is diabetic. When he Some opponents of the law are even actively Who is directly impacted? persons, add $4,020 for each additional person turned 26, he lost coverage from his par- discouraging people from enrolling despite or the vast majority of Michigan citi- ents’ health insurance. the law’s requirement that virtually everyone zens — those with employer-provid- those who buy their own insurance — which “I could not find a health care plan that have health care coverage. Fed coverage and seniors covered by includes those 26 and older who no longer I could afford,” he said. “I had to settle for Dhanak said his organization is “laser fo- Medicare — the rollout of the exchange will are covered under their parents’ insurance a catastrophic plan that didn’t come any- cused” on cutting through the political noise, have little or no direct impact on their lives. — will be the big winners with the rollout where close to covering what I needed.” and having “just-the-facts conversations.” “If there are of the exchange. Anyone earning between Under the Affordable Care Act, Dhanak “We know this is going to be a conversa- changes, they may be 100 percent and 400 percent of the Federal would have been able to buy comprehen- tion, not a stampede starting Oct. 1,” he said. an enriched level of Poverty Level (see graphic on poverty guide- sive coverage within his budget. And with “We are in a campaign to reach as many of benefits because of lines) will be eligible for premium tax cred- the requirement that requires coverage for the 1.2 million uninsured in Michigan as the essential health its. The credits cap premiums at 2 percent preexisting conditions, his diabetes is cov- possible. There is no definite end date like in benefits that all of income for those at 100 percent of the ered immediately. a normal campaign. We’ll keep going until plans are required to Federal Poverty Level, and ratchet up to no Dhanak works for Enroll America, a na- we think we’ve reached our goal of maximiz- have,” Williams said. more than 9.5 percent for those at 400 per- tional nonprofit organization working to ing participation in health care coverage.” Seniors enrolled cent of the poverty level. Those earning be- bring information to Michigan’s roughly Much of the responsibility for enrolling in Medicare have low 250 percent of the poverty level will also 1.2 million uninsured residents about their the bulk of those uninsured falls to Michi- already experienced see a cap on their out-of-pocket expenses. new options — and about being able to gan Consumers for Healthcare. The orga- the biggest impact of Williams protect themselves from the anxiety he nization is in charge of training and certi- the Affordable Care “The Exchange” himself experienced. fying the hundreds of people who will help Act. The “donut hole” for prescription-drug he state Legislature turned down consumers navigate the expanded world of costs has been closed and all health care federal funds to establish a state- eginning Tuesday, limitations on af- health care coverage. plans are now required to provide preventa- Toperated insurance marketplace fordable access to health care begin Brett Williams, the central Michigan tive services such as checkups with no copay. and also rejected Gov. Rick Snyder’s pro- Bto crumble for Alison, Dhanak and coordinator of Michigan Consumers for Beginning in January, the uninsured and See Exchange, Page 9 City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

are people who are incarcerated, undocu- Exchange mented immigrants, documented immi- grants who have been in the country less medicaid expansion from page 8 than five years and people earning less than Sometime this spring, those below 138 percent of the poverty line 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. will be able to move their coverage to Medicaid. (The Legislature voted posal for a joint state-federal exchange. As (See “Medicaid Expansion” box, this page.) for the delay when it approved Medicaid expansion for the state. The a result, Michigan consumers will purchase Primary access to the exchange will be expansion doesn’t become effective until 90 days after the Legislature insurance through the federal marketplace. online through healthcare.gov. The site, adjourns its 2013 session.) Between Jan. 1 and Michigan’s Medicaid The marketplace will not require individu- which is compared to online travel sites such als to give up or exchange their coverage for as Travelocity and Orbitz, will show consum- expansion, those at 100 percent to 138 percent of the poverty line will something new or different, but instead it pro- ers what is available. (The Michigan League be able to buy subsidized insurance through the exchange. vides the opportunity for those without em- for Public Policy notes that the comparison Those below 100 percent of the poverty level are not eligible for the ployer-funded coverage to shop, compare and may be an over-simplification: “Selecting subsidies, meaning they will remain uninsured until spring. Locally, purchase private health insurance coverage. healthcare coverage that meets one’s needs however, those under 100 percent of the poverty level will continue to The marketplace is open only to indi- is far more complicated than selecting an be eligible for the Ingham Health Plan. viduals who do not have access to insurance airline to fly from point A to point B.”) through their employer or through other The law requires plain-English explana- government programs such as Medicare or tions of benefits and sets minimum levels of Medicaid. Also barred from the exchange coverage within the four categories. impact on small business The site will allow shoppers to calculate For small-businesses, information on providing health care coverage their net premium, or what they will ac- through the Small Business Health Options Program is available at health- What's in it? tually pay after federal tax credits. Credits care.gov/small-businesses. will be paid directly to insurers — custom- All businesses, regardless of size, are required by the law to provide The ongoing political de- ers will only have to pay the net amount every month. their employees with basic information on the Healthcare Marketplace by bate in Michigan has delayed Consumers will be able to get assistance Tuesday. There are two forms of notice, available through the U.S. Depart- the release of specific details from a statewide network of “navigators” ment of Labor: of plans available through and “Certified Application Counselors,” or- • For employers who offer a health plan: the exchange, including the ganizations and individuals who have been dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/FLSAwithplans.pdf premiums, until next week. trained in the complexities of the system. In • For employers without a health plan: Ingham County, the primary navigators and dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/FLSAwithoutplans.pdf What is known are the basic counselors will be from the county Health While the notices are required, there are no penalties for non-compli- elements of coverage ben- Department. (Think of it as being compa- ance. Since Michigan insurance rates won’t be announced until Tuesday, rable to getting expert help from a travel efits. The Affordable Care Act it’s expected the deadline will be extended for state employers. agent rather than just relying on Travelocity Businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees are not required mandates that all policies sold to plan your trip.) through the Exchange include: There is also a toll-free assistance line to to provide health care coverage. The mandate for larger employers has 1. Doctor office visits answer specific questions (800-318-2596). been delayed until 2015. At that time, larger employers will have the 2. Emergency services option of providing an affordable health care benefit, or paying an as- 3. Hospitalization Local safety net programs to continue sessment if at least one full-time employee receives a federal tax credit 4. Maternity and newborn care or years, Ingham County has taken through the marketplace. 5. Mental health and substance the lead in helping the uninsured Small businesses will also have their own health care marketplace for abuse services, including Fthrough the Ingham Health Plan. purchasing group coverage, which is expected to slow rate increases behavioral health treatment Although not considered an insurance prod- in the group market. The Small Business Health Options Program also 6. Prescription drugs uct, the plan has provided tens of thousands launches on Tuesday. It provides rate and coverage comparisons, helps of people with access to primary care and 7. Rehabilitative and business owners calculate healthcare tax credits and answers questions reduced-cost prescriptions. about the health care law’s requirements. The small business market- habilitative services and While 80 percent of Ingham Health devices, such as hearing Plan’s 12,000 members will qualify for Med- place initially is available only to businesses with 50 or fewer employees. aids and prosthetics icaid, hundreds of county residents will re- Companies with fewer than 25 full-time employees making an average 8. Laboratory services main uninsured. They include U.S. citizens of $50,000 or less may qualify for a tax credit of up to 50 percent of the 9. Preventive and wellness who have been in the country legally for less employers’ share of premium costs. services and chronic disease than five years, undocumented immigrants management and a small number who will opt out of “There will be bumps in the road, but we and keep them there, then eventually the 10. Pediatric services, health care for religious or other reasons. can do this,” she said. whole population will be less ill.” including oral and vision care Robin Reynolds, the plan’s executive di- Nonprofit health care centers will con- rector, said the health plan will continue tinue to operate as well. In Ingham County, More patients for a crowded system operations for now to make sure those indi- Care Free Medical and Dental and Cristo Rey ne of the major concerns is whether In Michigan, an initiative peti- viduals still have access to assistance, but its Family Health Clinic combine to serve more Michigan’s health care system can tion sponsored by Right to Life mission could be fundamentally altered by than 12,000 patients annually. Ohandle the influx of 500,000 or more Michigan could result in a ban the Affordable Care Act. Michelle Lantz, vice president of Care Free newly insured patients. on policies sold through the “If everybody’s covered at some point, we Medical, said her organization will continue Laura Appel, vice president of federal pol- could go out of business, and that’s the ulti- to be the health care gateway for patients who icy and advocacy at the Michigan Health and exchange that include abortion mate goal,” she said. have difficulty finding providers. Hospital Association, is optimistic. services. Women would have to One immediate change in mission will be Over the long term, Lantz is hopeful that “There’s 10 million people in Michigan,” purchase a policy rider at ad- to help people move into either the exchange expanded access to health care reduces de- Appel said. “Hospitals are open 24/7/365 ditional cost. RTL claims it has or Medicaid, depending on their financial mands on the entire system as more people to take care of them now. We expect that on collected more than the neces- status. The Ingham County Health Depart- practice preventative care. Jan. 1 we’ll keep taking care of them. We do ment is the area’s primary navigator and will “That’s the 10-year goal, but it’s not going it everyday. We’re going to keep doing it. The sary 258,088 to circumvent the provide assistance in enrolling at sites across to happen in two to three years because the primary care doctors tell us they’re ready, the legislative process by making the county. Reynolds expects challenges in population we see now hasn’t had preventa- health care centers say they’re ready.” the policy veto-proof if a simple doing so, but is confident the challenges can tive care up to this point in their lives,” Lantz Michigan hospitals, which absorbed an majority in the Legislature agrees. be met. said. “If we get them into preventative care See Exchange, Page 10 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2013

of catastrophic cases Exchange involving people with high deductibles and Levels of coverage from page 9 copays. People ineli- Insurers on the exchange are required to offer four levels of cover- gible for either Med- age. The difference among them is the average percentage of medical estimated $882 million in uncompensated icaid or the exchange bills that will be covered by the insurer. patient care in 2011, are focused on getting as will continue to re- The lowest level of coverage allowed under the law, “Bronze,” many eligible patients enrolled through the ceive emergency care will have an actuarial value of 60 percent, meaning the pool of those exchange or Medicaid as possible. Most will if they are unable to have staff trained as Certified Application pay.) covered with Bronze plans will have 60 percent of their medical costs Counselors to assist eligible patients. Appel is more covered through their insurance. Insurers can also offer Silver (70 per- The Henry Ford Health System in Detroit Appel concerned about the cent), Gold (80 percent) and Platinum (90 percent) plans. estimates that Obamacare will reduce uncom- initial rollout of ex- pensated care by about 15 percent, a savings panded health care. The delay in Medicaid fectiveness of healthcare expansion. She, and thousands of others directly in- that impacts both insurance premiums and expansion, she noted, will create some con- “We’ve got to engage folks. You can’t make volved in implementing expanded health- federal subsidies to hospitals. (A large per- fusion and discouragement. And any glitches people get coverage. It’s got to be a positive and care coverage, are doing all they can to centage of uncompensated care is the result could have long-term implications for the ef- relatively easy experience for them,” she said. make that goal a reality. City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11

ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER Courtesy of Cathy Ellis Community Music School instructor Wheeeeee, Ty Forquer (left)helps a first-timer learn how to harmony! use a French horn at the Celebrating 20 years of MSU school's recent Community Music School tailgate event. By ALLAN I. ROSS Visitors were As a child, Heather Guernsey showed treated to an no musical aptitude. Her mother played instrument the violin, but Guernsey said she didn't petting zoo, have any desire to pick up an instrument. where they Today, Guernsey, 49, is the mother of an were allowed 11-year-old daughter who is the top violin- to try out a ist in her class and a 9-year-old son who variety of is a budding cellist. Her 7-year-old son the school’s has utilized musical therapy to help him musical through his physical and mental develop- instruments. mental challenges, and the three of them routinely bond through sibling jam ses- sions. Guernsey’s husband, Eric, doesn’t play an instrument either, which raises the question: Where did all that musical talent come from? “I honestly have no idea,” Guernsey said. winning violinist who tours internationally day, the school's Encore! Evening event said. “But it’s also put us closer to many “I just wanted to give them the opportunity (including a stop by the Wharton Center in will serve as a major fundraiser. The event of the programs in the area and made it to play an instrument, and they took right 2011) with her ensemble, the Harlem Quar- will spotlight performances by a capella easier to work directly with the commu- to it. It was a spontaneous choice based on a tet, and Demi Fragale, a professional perfor- group the Doo-Wops and the early gospel/ nity. It’s opened the door to allow us to conversation I overheard at the pool, but it’s mance artist living in New York who got her sacred slave songs of the Earl Nelson Sing- explore many new programs and offer- the best decision I’ve made. The MSU Com- start in the school’s MSU Children’s Choir. ers. A silent auction will feature an African ings as well.” munity Music School changed our lives.” “I experienced more as a young musi- safari and original artwork from local art- That includes recent additions such The Guernsey children discovered and cian in the MSU Children’s Choir than most ist Zahrah Resh. Additionally, the fete will as digital music to the curriculum. The honed their musical skills at the Michi- adult professionals do in their entire career,” serve as the opening premiere of Resh’s ex- school’s longstanding programs include gan State University Community Music Fragale said recently in an interview. hibition, “Etudes in Flow,” with 20 percent chamber music coaching, music read- School, a self-support- of all art sold at the party to be donated to ing classes and the Suzuki program, an ing outreach division the school. immersion method of teaching music of the MSU School “My kids have gotten so much out of (the MSU Guernsey said a significant portion of to children as young as preschool age. of Music. This week, her family’s monthly budget goes to paying Adult offerings include a variety of voice the Community Mu- Community Music School). They’re better for her children’s classes, but she said the and instru- sic School celebrates students, they’re very confident and they’re very results are “worth every penny.” ment group Encore! Evening 20 years of providing “My kids have gotten so much out of it,” lessons and Celebrating 20 Years of the MSU well rounded. It’s been everything to my family.” Community Music School music education and Guernsey said. “They’re better students, the New Ho- 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 music therapy to Lan- HEATHER GUERNSEY, PARENT they’re confident and they’re very well rizons Band, a 4930 S. Hagadorn Road, East sing area residents. Lansing rounded. It’s been everything to my fam- concert band $75 ($35 of which is tax- Since 1993, more than ily. The school has become like a second made up of deductible) 50,000 people have utilized the program, As a self-supporting unit, the school re- home to us.” people who (517) 355-7661 cms.msu.edu/el/encore.php ranging from infants to senior citizens. lies solely on student tuition and fundrais- In January, the Community Music are either ful- “Our goal is to supplement local music ing, which feed its approximate $1 million School moved to its permanent home at filling a life- programs and provide a creative outlet for annual budget. All classes cost money, but 4930 S. Hagadorn Road, across the road long dream members of the community,” said Amanda the school does offer some financial assis- from MSU. The new location is smaller of playing an instrument or want to get Darche, spokeswoman for the Community tance to low-income students. than its old digs, a former church on the back into it after giving it up earlier in Music School. “And the music therapy we Special events have been lined up to north side of East Lansing, but Rhonda life. Private lessons for all ages are also offer for special needs individuals is some- commemorate the Community Music Buckley, the school’s executive director, available through the school. thing that can’t be found anywhere else lo- School's 20th anniversary and elevate its said the new space has opened it up to “This is an invaluable service to the com- cally. It can help with everything from basic visibility. Two weeks ago, the school held many more opportunities. munity,” Guernsey said. “And it’s especially movement to improving verbal skills. Mu- an informal tailgate event with impromptu “We’ve been able to work with the important in a time when arts are being cut. sic can unlock so many facets of the brain.” concerts and an “instrument petting zoo,” university more directly in a number of I tell the kids how fortunate they are to have Notable Community School alumni in- where curiosity seekers could take a musi- ways, such as using MSU art students to this in their lives. I wish there’d been some- clude Melissa White, a Grammy Award- cal instrument for a test drive. And Thurs- help design our school signage,” Buckley thing like this when I was their age.” 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2013 October 3 - November 3, 2013 Prank in earnest Oddball comedian swings through Pay-What-You-Can Lansing for two shows this weekend Preview Thursday, October 3 By RICH TUPICA Tom Green may be best known @ 8pm for “The Tom Green Show,” an off- kilter talk show that ran on MTV in $15 Previews 1999 and 2000. The show featured Oct. 4 @ 8pm, his tormenting his community with by Stephen Mallatratt Oct. 5 @ 8pm a seemingly unending barrage of bizarre pranks, such as painting a based on the novel by Susan Hill Oct. 6 @ 2pm pornographic scene and the words Oct. 10 @ 8pm “Slut Mobile” on his father’s car and coercing strangers in a grocery A spine tingling tale of things that go bump in the night . . . store to suck the teat of a cow he’d dragged inside. He also had roles Williamston Theatre in a number of quirky films in the Directed by Tobin Hissong 122 S Putnam St.,Williamston early ‘00s (“Road Trip,” “Freddy Featuring: Aral Gribble 517-655-7469 Got Fingered”) and was in the pub- lic eye during his short marriage to and John Seibert www.williamstontheatre.org Drew Barrymore and his very pub- lic bout with testicular cancer. For the last four years, however, the Canadian-born writer/actor/rap- per is more of a stand-up kind of guy: Courtesy Photo Green has been on the comedy club Tom Green led the guerrilla comedy movement circuit across North America. This in the late ‘90s. This weekend, he performs two weekend he performs at Connxtions stand-up shows at Connxtions Comedy Club. Comedy Club. He took some time between shows recently to talk about down. We’d try to push the envelope his return to stand-up comedy, inspiring and come up with things that were out- the “Jackass” guys and coming back to rageous and things we’d never seen on network television. TV before. With my stand-up, I try to talk about things I’ve never heard peo- Why did you decide to return to ple talk about before — things I think your roots in stand-up comedy and should be talked about. start this tour? A lot of it stems from real concerns I wouldn’t describe it as a tour because I have in my life. The subjects are real; that implies that there’s a beginning and they really affect me and everyone else. an end to it — it’s just what I do. I’m a Whether it’s about spending too much stand-up comedian. Every week I’m doing time using my phone, being stuck on five or six shows and I’m having a great Twitter all day or being addicted to my time. I did stand-up when I was young- Facebook page and text messaging all the er but I stopped doing it for many years time. I start to think, “This is outrageous. when I was doing my show on MTV. I 20 years ago, in high school, we didn’t really missed it and I wanted to get back have this stuff.” Then you start thinking into the groove of telling jokes in front of of funny ways to paint this picture of how real people. the world has changed. You just go from What inspires your bits? there and chip away at it. It involves thinking about what I Your envelope pushing paved the think is really funny. It’s not going out way for shows like “Jackass.” Have on the street and pulling pranks; it’s you heard from any of the guys from standing on a stage and speaking about that show telling you that you influ- ideas. Stand-up enced them? is creatively the Yeah, they’ve absolutely told me that. Tom Green most fulfilling Steve O tells me that all the time. He was Connxtions Comedy Club 2900 N. East St., Lansing thing I can do. a big fan of my show. We’re good friends, 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Friday- It’s nice to get sometimes we perform together. Saturday, Sept. 27-28 $24.50 up on stage with Do you plan on returning to network (517) 374-4242 a microphone television anytime soon? connxtionscomedyclub.com with no script I do have a couple television projects or props and tell that are in the final stages of develop- jokes you prepared yourself without any ment. You’ll be seeing those in the next interference from anybody else, no cen- year or so — (one will) be a show inter- sorship. You’re able to just speak your viewing comedians. I’m also going to be mind. It’s been exciting. launching a new Internet television show What’s the difference between your soon. But I’m in the middle of some dis- stand-up comedy and what you did on TV? cussions with a few television networks On television, anytime an idea right now. Everyone will see me on TV a would pop into my head I’d write it lot more within the next year or so. City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2013

Courtesy Photo Ghoultide's organizers The Bible Belt has been shown try to make the pole to reduce circulation to the barn at the Chelsea Fairgrounds heart and brain. look as festive as possible, while artists Take a deep breath. contribute with their own You are welcome here. personal styles of

decoration. Pilgrim Congregational 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Sunday - 10 AM United Church of Christ high-end artists.” (517) 484-7434 Smith said the content on display is fo- Lansing, MI PilgrimUCC.com Ghoul log cused less on the blood-and-guts aspect of Halloween décor and more on art of light- Chelsea hosts Ghoultide, largest hearted nature. He said the crafts range The Lansing Italian-American Club presents from handcrafted knick-knacks up to spe- Halloween art show in Midwest cialty pieces with four-digit price tags. “There's a quality of craftsmanship at By DYLAN SOWLE Ghoultide that we look for in the artists we Halloween fanatics itching for the end select,” Smith said. “We have people stand- of October can unleash an undead groan of ing in line to get the best stuff from their relief. The Ghoultide Gathering in Chelsea favorite artists.” From Italy With Love...Rat Pack Style on Saturday unofficially launches the mid- Smith said that many of the artists devote October 5, 2013 − 6pm − University Club Michigan Halloween season. It’s kind of like a large portion of their annual output to cre- advent, but with more ghosts and witches. ate works to display at this show, the positive The 7th an- response is easily visible, he added. A Fundraising Concert Benefiting Ghoultide Gathering nual art show “When you open the doors at Ghoultide, Chelsea Fairgrounds features 36 it's like a running of the bulls,” said Pam 20501 Old US-12 Highway, artists selling Gracia, a five-year veteran artist at the Chelsea The L.I.A.C Scholarship Fund and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 Halloween- show. Gracia, like many of the artists pres- $5 general admission/$20 early specific work. ent for the event, has fans coming from all ’ buy (8-10 a.m.) ELE S PLACE − A healing Center for Grieving Children ghoultidegathering.blogspot.com The event has around the country. gained in pop- “Last year I came with 98 pieces and went ularity since home with 11,” Gracia said. Smith gave two its inception in 2007, outgrowing its former reasons for the success of Ghoultide: the International Recording Artist & location in Northville and attracting over specific audience and the range and skill of Las Vegas Performer 1,000 people last year. Ghoultide has become artists. Pieces include woodcarvings, papier- a prime destination for the niche community mâché works, paintings and sculptures. of Halloween art collectors in the country. Smith said that the relatively small scale of “We started getting calls from artists in the show isn't for a lack of artists wanting to California, Florida, Ohio — all over,” said get in, but because of his selectivity. Scott Smith, co-organizer of the event. “And “We try to keep it limited to control the Gino these people have collectors who will come quality of the works,” Smith said. “We don't to see them at the show. They are unique, See Ghoultide, Page 15

CELEBRATING Federici Community Musical Director - Elden Kelly

Hors D’oeuvres, Cash Bar & “after glow” following the show VIP $50 ~ General Admission $35 For tickets, call (517) 231−5327 or visit Now Enrolling for Fall TopOfTheTownEvents.com Offering music education and music therapy for all ages, incomes and abilities For more information: (517) 355-7661 or www.cms.msu.edu www.LansingIAC.org 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 This space donated in part by City Pulse. CMS is the outreach arm of the MSU College of Music City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15

Parker) and Adam Woolsey (Clyde Bar- Courtesy of John Douglas row) honed their stage chemistry last sea- Photography son in Riverwalk Theatre’s “Spring Awak- Adam ening.” Once again, Woolsey’s piercing Woolsey eyes and agile singing complete his bad and Brittany boy character, the kind that Nicol’s naïve Nicol Keeping up with Parker simply can’t resist. play the Unlike “Spring Awakening,” however, legendary “Bonnie and Clyde” sets up a classic love title the killers triangle with Ted Hinton (Scott Laban) a gangsters in Peppermint Creek sets the original police officer who carries a torch for Bon- Peppermint celebrity criminals to music nie. Ted knows how bad Clyde is for Bon- Creek’s nie, but he never really has a shot himself. “Bonnie By PAUL WOZNIAK But while Ted is almost invisible to Bonnie, & Clyde: As a biographical musical love story, Laban shines as a supporting actor; he ex- A New “Bonnie and Clyde” offers rea- udes a quiet charm and competence, mak- Musical.” sonable retro entertainment. Review ing the scene when Ted realizes he’s lost The music, written by Frank Bonnie to Clyde so heartbreaking. Wildhorn, ranges from early jazz and blues Other notable supporting roles include to show stopping, shout-and-response gos- Tigiste Habtemarium, wisely cast as the pel, which preacher; Bill Henson as Clyde’s father, “Bonnie & Clyde: the cast de- Henry; and Mary Maurer as Clyde’s sister- include upside-down flower planters as time. But a strongly committed cast and A New Musical” livers with in-law Blanche. The production reaches its vintage salon hair dryers. crew keep “Bonnie and Clyde” from driv- Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. requisite energetic peak toward the end of the first The sound, however, was a constant dis- ing off the road and the audience from Through Sunday. Sept. 29 polish. But act with Habtemarium’s foot-stomping traction. Actors’ voices suddenly streamed 8 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 26-Saturday, feeling robbed. Sept. 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 for Pepper- “God’s Arms Are Always Open.” Addition- through the stage speakers during musical Miller Performing Arts Center, 6025 mint Creek, ally, Woolsey and Laban share two excep- numbers and quieted after, but not always, Curry Lane, Lansing $18/$13 students and seniors “Bonnie and tional duets in the first and second acts. when the singing started. Some support- (517) 927-3016 Clyde” feels a Technical elements like music and set ing actors are left stranded without any peppermintcreek.org little tame; a design are the best of any Peppermint amplification that disturbed the balance gushy, gener- Creek production. Music director Brent between the singers and the orchestra. ic celebration of populist celebrity crimi- Decker keeps the songs moving with his Ultimately, it’s the script itself that nals instead of its usual sharper edged fare. tight orchestra smartly tucked next to the leaves the actors stranded. A bloated run Director Katie Doyle has the good for- audience seating and Jeff Boerger’s scenic time and thin character development un- tune of working with some of the best of design offering beautiful layers with mini- fortunately make Bonnie and Clyde out Lansing talent. Brittany Nicol (as Bonnie mal set moving. Especially nice touches to be the criminal Kardashians of their Ghoultide from page 14 want too many similar products or people just doing whatever the current fad is.” As both an artist and an event organizer, Smith worked in California with Ghoultide's co-organizer Bill Gilmore, gaining a follow- ing before moving to Michigan and starting this event. And his reputation preceded him. “When I got an email from Scott asking Registation begins at 11:00am me to do the show, I thought, ‘This can't be Sunday 5:00-7:00p from Scott Smith,’” Gracia said. “He's every- Walk begins at 1:00pm where. He's on the cover of magazines. They Sept. 29, 2013 should have a whole separate line just for his Lansing Area AIDS Network booth at Ghoultide.” 913 W. Holmes Rd., Suite 115, Lansing, MI 48910 With this event, Smith has created some- Valley Court Park thing that is part the indelible Michigan East Lansing event map: Traverse City has the Cherry (Behind People’s Church) Festival, Holland has the Tulip Festival and Chelsea has Ghoultide. The atmosphere is certainly more festive than your average craft fair. Halloween decorations cover the Registration begins pole barn, and Ann Arbor group The Apple- seed Collective will perform live music. That at 11:00 a.m. festive spirit also seems to extend beyond the event, with part of the proceeds from this Walk begins at 1:00 p.m. year's show going to Ozone House, a Mich- igan-based nonprofit that provides services for at-risk youth. Lansing Area AIDS Network “We just wanted a way to use the event 913 W. Holmes Rd. 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by ALLAN I. ROSS Courtesy Photo Newcomer Onata Aprile turns in a powerful performance as the title “What Maisie Knew” is an unflinching look character in at the horrors of divorce and serves as a “What Maisie In custody chronicle of sorts for a future lost soul. Knew.” “What Maisie Knew” is based on the ‘What Maisie Knew’ views divorce Henry James novel of the same name. Al- through the eyes of a child though the source material is set in late 19th century England, much of the plot and Screw war; divorce is hell — and is some- characterizations didn’t need to be changed thing far more likely the average American for the contemporization to present-day will have to endure. It is second only to the Manhattan; selfish, immature people will death of a spouse and just above imprison- always be selfish, immature people. ment as the most stressful thing an adult Julianne Moore plays Susannah, a can endure. For a child, it can often be the Courtney Love-like grunge queen who has end of the world. Naturally, some divorces no idea how to be a responsible partner ingly sincere. Maisie may not be able to in- also becomes the heart of the movie. are more congenial than others, but those or mother. Her ex-husband Beale (Steve tellectually process the arguments going on Specifically, the development of the ones don’t make for gripping films that Coogan) is some sort of international inves- in the other room and schedule upheavals Maisie-Lincoln relationship is expertly cut like broken glass. For those who dare, tor (whatever that is) whose career keeps that involve having to move from one house crafted and magical to watch. What starts him in perpetual state of travel. They be- to another in the middle of the night, but out as two strangers thrown together and come locked in a bitter custody battle for she’s in emotional lockstep with her warring forced to do their best slowly morphs into their daughter, Maisie (Onata Aprile), but parents. She realizes she’s part of something a raw, honest depiction of two wounded it’s never clear why. It seems each just wants she can’t control, and deals with it by being hearts growing into each other for support. control of Maisie so the other one loses. And silent and easygoing. She is what an analyst Lincoln’s youthful zeal, Maisie’s gradual so poor Maisie gets caught in the middle of might describe as a “lost child.” trust of him and their playful camaraderie their pettiness, becoming a delicate New Maisie is flanked by her new steppar- feel natural and decidedly non-actorly. In-Store Virtual York bird trapped in a toy-lined caged. ents, Margo (the luminous Joanna Van- The script captures some painfully hon- The centerpiece of the film is Aprile, derham) and Lincoln (“True Blood”’s Alex- est moments seemingly ripped from the Author Talk whose wide-eyed naivety as Maisie is ach- ander Skarsgård). It takes both of them a lives of children of celebrities. The friend NYT-Bestselling Author minute to figure out they’ve been roped into who sleeps over and gets freaked out after a sham marriage as a bargaining chip, but seeing grownups doing drugs in the living TIMOTHY KELLER fortunately for Maisie, they at least have the room. The well-intentioned strangers who wherewithal to keep her out of it. Margo and try to cheer you up but unintentionally talk Walking with God Lincoln become the closest thing she has to to you like you’re an idiot. The logical dis- through Pain & Suffering real parents, and they become her refuge. It connect of seeing a 6-year-old sitting at a bar all by herself, picking cherries out of her Wed. October 2. 7 p.m. Shirley Temple. They’d be brilliant if they Lansing Location weren’t so unsettling. Although the “50 percent of marriages Bestselling Fantasy Author end in divorce” claim is loaded (and more than a little misleading), the fact remains JacquELInE LANSING - OFF SOUTH CEDAR AT 1-96 that many people view marriages as dis- VISIT CELEBRATIONCINEMA.COM OR CALL 393-SHOW US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd posable. This film should be required caREY viewing for anyone thinking of getting Autumn Bones www.NCGmovies.com married, especially if their parents were divorced. For everyone else, beware of the Thursday. October 3. 7 p.m. (517) 316-9100 potential for PTSD. Lansing Location Student Discount with ID “What Maisie Knew” plays through ID required for “R” rated films Tuesday exclusively at Studio C! in Okemos. Meet the Fabulous Commerical & Residental Vintage comics & magazines! Beekman Boys! Fully Insured JOsH KILMER-PuRcELL & BREnT RIdgE Bestselling authors of

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 >> Twesigye Jackson Kaguri speaks at MSU Author Twesigye Jackson Kaguri is the founder of the Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project, which provides free education for children in rural Uganda who have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS. Kaguri is also the former senior director of development at Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. After his brother and sister died of HIV/AIDS within the span of a year, Kaguri was tasked with raising his siblings’ four children. In the face of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Uganda, Kaguri took action by creating the Nyaka AIDS Orphans Project, which ON THE helps children escape the cycle of poverty and HIV/AIDS through various after school programs. He is set to return to MSU to share his experiences. 6:30 p.m. FREE Room 326, Natural Science Building, 288 Farm Lane, East Lansing. SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 >> Diana Krall ListingsTOWN deadline is 5 p.m. the THURSDAY BBEFORE Antique and haunting, multi-Grammy winning jazz artist Diana Krall’s publication. Paid classes will be listed in print at the cost distinctive voice has captured audiences worldwide. Saturday, she of one enrollment (maximum $20). Please submit them to the events events calendar at lansingcitypulse.com. If you will perform songs from her newest album, “Glad Rag Doll,” at the need help, please call Jonathan at (517) 999-5069. E-mail Wharton Center. The Canadian pianist and jazz singer (and wife information to [email protected] of Elvis Costello) is the only jazz artist to have eight of her albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums. 8 p.m. $37-82. Wednesday, September 25 Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall, 750 W. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. Classes and Seminars Capitalism and Christianity. Discussion. 6-7 SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 >> ‘Les Vampires’ Marathon p.m. FREE. Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Twihards beware: This marathon does not include any fanged French Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 484- 7434. PilgrimUCC.com. heartthrobs. Written and directed by Louis Feuillade in 1915, “Les Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 p.m. Vampires” is a silent film consisting separated into 10 episodes. It FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Washing- ton Ave., Lansing. (517) 351-5866. follows a reporter and his faithful companion as they investigate Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes strange happenings in Paris connected to a secret society called & activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing Les Vampires. The six-and-a-half hour film plays at the Broad Art Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 272-9840. Drawing Class. All skill levels, with Penny Collins. Museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28-29 and Oct. 1-3, and noon to Pre-registration required. 6-8:30 p.m. $60 for 4 weeks. 9 p.m. Oct. 4. Film Professor Tom Gunning of the University of Gallery 1212 Old Town, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. (517) Chicago will speak about it at 6 p.m. Oct. 2. It is in conjunction 999-1212. gallery1212.com. Drop-in Figure Drawing. Easels and drawing with Michelle Handelman’s multi-channel video work, “Irma Vep, boards provided. 7-9:30 p.m. $7, $5 students. Kresge the last breath.” FREE. Broad Art Musuem, 547 East Circle Drive, Art Center, located at Physics & Auditorium roads, East Lansing. (517) 884-3900. MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 337-1170. Overeaters Anonymous. 7 p.m. FREE. First Con- gregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw SUNDAY, SEPT. 29 >> ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at Spiral Highway, Grand Ledge. (517) 256-6954. fcgl.org. It’s just a jump to the left — Spiral Video and Dance Bar will have you doing the Time Warp until your hips and feet are killing you as it takes on the classic comedy-horror “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Ace DeVille will portray Events Volunteer Fair. Information about organizations and the ever-entertaining Dr. Frank-n-Furter, that sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania. This 18-and-over volunteer opportunities. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Town- rendition of “Rocky Horror” will be a shadow-cast performance. Actors pantomime their parts while the movie ship District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. plays on a screen behind them. Spiral will have drink specials all night. Outside prop bags are prohibited. 18 and (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. Practice Your English. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lan- over. 9 p.m. $5. Spiral Video and Dance Bar, 1247 Center St., Lansing. (517) 371-3221. sing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. TUESDAY, OCT. 1 >> ‘So You Think You Can Dance: Live 2013 Tour’ Strategy Game Night. Learn andy share favorites. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District ’Couch potatoes and dance enthusiasts alike can witness the magic of the top-rated FOX dance competition show, Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321- “So You Think You Can Dance?” This is the only stop the show will make in Michigan as part of its 10th season live 4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. Watershed Wellness Center Farmers Market. 9 tour. The final 10 contestants will perform Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. Wharton Center, Cobb Great Hall. $37-62. 750 W. a.m.-1 p.m. Watershed Farmers Market, 16280 National Shaw Lane, East Lansing. Parkway, Lansing. (517) 886-0440. Allen Street Farmers Market. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. TUESDAY, OCT. 1 >> It’s a Breast Thing Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911. Breast-cancer awareness has reached the masses, but a local nonprofit is looking to do more. It’s a Breast Art from the Lakes. Exhibit dedicated to lakes. 10 Thing seeks to support women with breast cancer and help those who are unable to cover their out-of- a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Lansing Art Gallery, 119 N. Washing- ton Square, Suite 101, Lansing. (517) 374-6400 ext. 2. pocket expenses. The event, hosted by Tim Barron and Malinda Barr, invites the public to vote on 30 bras lansingartgallery.org. designed by various businesses and individuals in greater Lansing to decide which 12 bras will be modeled in Capital Area Crisis Men’s Rugby Practice. the 2014 It’s a Breast Thing calendar. You will also be able to bid on your favorite bras and meet exhibitors Weather Permitting. All experience levels welcome. — in case you’d like to tell them how much you love their over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders. $5 suggested See Out on the Town, Page 22 donation. 5 p.m. Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 S. Chandler Road, Bath. (517) 641-4570. City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 21

The Meat Puppets at Mac's Bar Wednesday, Oct. 2 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lan- turn it sing. $15, $10 adv., 8 p.m. When the Kirkwood brothers took the stage in 1993 to back up Nirvana on MTV's “Unplugged,” they'd already been playing the underground rock circuit for a shade under 15 years. Perhaps that’s why Kurt Cobain chose to cover three of the band’s songs (“Lake of Fire,” “Plateau” and “Oh, Me”) during the legendary Down live session. The Phoenix-based band plays Mac’s Bar on Oct. 2; openers are The Hat Madder and Enemy Planes. The Meat Puppets formed in 1980 and were soon A survey of Lansing's mixing rock, punk, folk and country, a raw sound dubbed "cow punk." Over the musical Landscape WED. OCT years the band’s songwriting and playing skills have evolved, which can he heard on their latest album “Rat Farm,” released in April. By Rich Tupica 2ND

Stardog Champion at Uli's Anne Hills & Michael Smith at The Fiddle Mustard plug at Mac's Bar Larry & His Flask at The Loft

THU. SEPT FRI. SEPT SUN. SEPT MON. SEPT 26th 27TH 29TH 30TH Uli’s Haus of Rock, 4519 S. Martin Unitarian Universalist Church, East Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Luther King Blvd., 18+, Lansing, $10, Lansing, 855 Grove St., $15, $5 Lansing. All ages, $12, $10 adv., Lansing. All ages, $12, $10 adv., 9 p.m students, 7:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Stardog Champion may be a new addi- The striking soprano tone of Anne Hills Ska-punk veterans Mustard Plug return Sun- In support of their upcoming album, “By tion to the hard rock scene, but the band’s can be heard Friday at the Ten Pound Fiddle. day to Mac’s Bar. The band has played over 1,500 the Lamp Light,” the Oregon-based Larry & members have collectively sold over 4 million The folk singer will perform as a duo with shows over the last two decades, selling 200,000 his Flask headlines Monday at The Loft; open- records worldwide. The unit features former her longtime collaborator, Michael Smith, a albums along the way. The Grand Rapids-based ers include The Crane Wives, Goat Machine members of Breaking Benjamin, Lifer and Chicago-based songwriter. Hills, who cut her band started playing DIY punks shows in and The Devil’s Cut. Larry & His Flask have re- The Drama Club. The northeast Pennsylvania teeth in the Chicago folk scene throughout basements and released their debut in 1992, a leased a pile of records on the Silver Sprocket quartet headlines Thursday at Uli’s Haus of the 1980s, has recorded a number of ear- cassette tape called “Skapocalypse Now!” The Bicycle Club label and are known for their Rock. Openers include What Comes to Life, nest solo albums, spent time in the studio band gigged hard after that and saved money rustic five-part harmonies. Aside from mellow Ignite The Borealis, Pollychromic and EndsEve. and performed live with folk legend Tom to record their first CD, 1994’s “Big Daddy folky influences, the Americana-rock band Stardog Champion’s debut EP, “When We Fall,” Paxton. Her 2012 album “The Things I No- Multitude.” That album gained the band national incorporates elements of punk, bluegrass, soul was produced by Grammy-nominated Neal tice Now” is a 12-song Paxton covers album. exposure and opening slots on tours for The and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll, similar to Mum- Avron, who’s worked with the likes of Switch- The admiration goes both ways; Paxton said Bouncing Souls, MXPX and Less Than Jake. Since ford & Sons. The group was formed by Jamin foot, Everclear and Linkin Park. As for the this about Hills songwriting: “(It’s) as direct, then, the band has recorded five albums with and Jesse Marshall in 2003; the Flask spent state of Breaking Benjamin, after some 2011 melodic and deep as any work being done Hopeless Records, including 2007’s “In Black and its first five years playing punk rock shows. legal issues within the band the Hollywood today. She is quite simply one of my absolute White.” Opening at Mac’s Bar are Take A Hint, By 2009 the band’s sound was honed into a Records band has been on an extended hiatus. favorite songwriters.” Explicit Bombers and The Faultline. blurry blend of lightning-fast picking and rock.

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LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat u r day The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Jen Sygit & Sam Corbin, 8 p.m. Awesome Jazz, 8 p.m. DJ Duke, 8 p.m. Root Doctor, 5 p.m. Colonial Bar, 3425 S. MLK Blvd. DJ, 9 p.m. Frog & the Beeftones, 9 p.m. Frog & the Beeftones, 9 p.m. Crunchy’s, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Blair Rabbit w/ Kyle McCann, 10 p.m. Karoake, 9 p.m. Karoake, 9 p.m. Karoake, 9 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. DJ Woody Wood, 9 p.m. DJ Juan Trevino, 8 p.m. Summer of Sol, 9: 30 p.m. The New Rule, 9:30 p.m. Grand Café/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Kathy Ford Band, 7:30 p.m. Karoake w/ Joanie Daniels, 7 p.m. Roy and da Boys, 8 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. DJ McCoy & Scratch Pilots, 9:30 p.m. Pat Zelenka Project, 9:30 p.m. Global Village, 9:30 p.m. Avon Bomb, 9:30 p.m. Harem, 414 E. Michigan Ave. DJ Thor, 9 p.m. DJ Skitzo, 9 p.m. DJ Elemnt, 9 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Aaron Carter, 6:30 p.m. Radical Something, 7 p.m. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Lurking Corpses, 9 p.m. Terrence Parker, 9 p.m. Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Open Mic, 10 p.m. Stella, 10 p.m. The Lash. 9:30 p.m. The Lash, 9:30 p.m. Spiral, 1247 Center St. Twisted Thursday, 9 p.m. X Theory, 9 p.m. Red Party, 9 p.m. Tin Can West, 644 Migaldi Ln. Waterpong w/ DJ Big Dawg Dave, 9 p.m. Scott Martin, 9 p.m. Tin Can Downtown, 410 E. Michigan Ave. DJ Mack Attack, 9:30 p.m. DJ Juan Trevino, 9:30 p.m. Tin Can DeWitt, 13175 Schavey Rd. DJ Trivia w/ DJ Dave Floyd, 7 p.m. Well Enough Alone, 7 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave. Frog & the Beeftones, 8:30 p.m. Steve West, 8:30 p.m. Steve West, 8:30 p.m. Uli’s, 4519 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Stardog Champion, 8 p.m. Hey Sugar, 8 p.m. Waterfront Bar & Grill, 325 City Market Drive Indulgence Faction, 6 p.m. Rhythm on the River, 6 p.m. Charlie Dewey, 6 p.m. Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St. DJ, 9 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. DJ, 9 p.m. play in a band? book shows? To get listed just email us at [email protected] or call (517) 999-6710 What to do: Submit information by the Friday before publication (City Pulse comes out every Wednesday.) Be sure to tell us LivE & Local lists upcominG gigs! the name of the performer and the day, date and time of the performance. Only submit information for the following week's paper. 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 25, 2013

Karaoke. With Atomic D. 9 p.m. LeRoy’s Classic Bar & istration required. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $60 for 4 weeks. Music Out on the town Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 482-0184. Gallery 1212 Old Town, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. (517) Grand River Radio Diner With WLNZ 89.7. Featuring South Lansing Farmers Market. 3-7 p.m. FREE. 999-1212. gallery1212.com. from page 20 Mike Vial and Paul Frederici. Noon - 1 p.m. FREE. Grand South Lansing Farmers Market, 1905 W. Mount Hope Brown Bag Presentation. Presentation by Daniel Cafe/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River, Lansing. (517) 483- 6:30 p.m. FREE. Marshall Park, Corner of East Saginaw Ave., Lansing. (517) 374-5700. Bender. 12:15-1:30 p.m. FREE. MSU Museum Auditorium, 1710. lcc.edu/radio. and Marshall Streets, Lansing. Art from the Lakes. See details Sept. 25. MSU Campus, East Lansing. MSU Faculty Recital. Symphony orchestra. 8 p.m. From the Battlefield to the State House. Room Michigan Beer Show Podcast: Tap Takeover. Tap Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed women’s meeting. $8-$20. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU 332. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Turner-Dodge House & Heritage Takeover with home brews, open to public. 8-9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 6500 Amwood Campus, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON. music.msu. Center, 100 E. North St., Lansing. (517) 319-6863. one- FREE. Midtown Beer Co., 402 S. Washington Square, Drive, Lansing. (517) 882-9733. edu/event-listing. bookeastlansing.com. Lansing. (517) 977-1349. Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Collecting Events Literature and Poetry Music hazardous waste items for disposal. 2-6 p.m. FREE. Teen Advisory Group. Ages 13-18, plan programs Teen Book Club. Ages 13-18. Call to register. 4-5 p.m. Sam Winternheimer Quartet. 7-10 p.m. Midtown Ingham County Health Department, 5303 S. Cedar St., & more. 5-6 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Li- FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Beer Co., 402 S. Washington Square, Lansing. Lansing. (517) 887-4311. hd.ingham.org. brary, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Marshall Music Ukulele Workshop. Join Anna Harvest Basket Produce Sale. All produce grown ext. 3. dtdl.org. Zang. 6 p.m. FREE. Marshall Music, 3240 E. Saginaw St., naturally on the Smith Floral Property. 3-7:30 p.m. Art from the Lakes. See details Sept. 25. Lansing. (517) 337-9700. marshallmusic.com. Smith Floral and Greenhouses, 124 E. Mount Hope Lansing Bike Party. Bike ride with TGIF stop. 5:30 p.m. Ave., Lansing. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Saturday, September 28 MSU Community Music School 20th Anniversary Drive, MSU Campus, East Lansing. Classes and Seminars Party. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $75 . MSU Community Music Outdoor Film Screening. “A Place At the Table.” 6 Tai Chi in the Park. Taught by Bob Teachout. 9 a.m. School, 4930 S. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing. (517) 355- Thursday, September 26 p.m. $5 donation. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market FREE. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 block 7661. cms.msu.edu. Classes and Seminars Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-7460. lansingcitymarket.com. MSU Film Collective: “The Reluctant Funda- See Out on the Town, Page 23 Cyber Safety for Tweens Ages 10-14. Please mentalist.” Room B122. 8 p.m. FREE. MSU Wells register. 4:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Hall, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 884-4441. Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 filmstudies.cal.msu.edu. Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones ext. 3. dtdl.org. Neighborhood Association Meeting. Discuss crime Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Weigh in, 6 p.m. Meeting, prevention and safety. 7 p.m. FREE. Averill Elementary "Thinking of View"-- 6:30 p.m. FREE to visit. St. David’s Episcopal Church, School, 2000 Lewton Place, Lansing. AverillWoods.org. 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 882-9080. stdavid- so listen carefully. slansing.org. Music Matt Jones Family Storytime. Ages up to 6. Stories, rhymes Live Music at P Squared. Live music every Thursday, and activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Downtown 8 p.m. FREE. P Squared Wine Bar, 107 S. Washington Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) Across Square, Lansing. (517) 507-5074. 367-6363. cadl.org. 1 AMA members MSU Faculty Recital. Wind symphony. 7:30 p.m. Computer Training. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Faith 4 Defiant stayer's stance $8-$20. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU United Methodist Church, 4301 S. Waverly Road, 11 Race participant? Campus, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON. music.msu. 14 Black Eyed Peas Lansing. (517) 393-3347. edu/event-listing. Learning about Healthy Living: Tobacco and singer will.___ 15 Place for a friend to You. Free quit-smoking classes. 2-3 p.m. FREE. crash Community Mental Health Building, 812 E. Jolly Road, Literature and Poetry 16 SOS part Lansing. (517) 887-4312. Writers Roundtable. Get feedback on your writing. 17 Bed linen where bad St. Vincent Catholic Charities Stress Manage- 6-7:45 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 stuff goes on? ment Workshop. Open to adults 18 & over. 6-7 p.m. Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. 19 Hosp. diagnostic FREE. St. Vincent Catholic Charities, 2800 W. Willow St., Young Adult Author Panel. Five Michigan young adult 20 "___ fair in love and Lansing. (517) 323-4734 ext. 1700. authors. 6 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music (Lansing), war" Meditation. For beginners and experienced on 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316-7495. schul- erbooks.com. 21 Smooth fabric Thursdays. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Quan Am Temple, 1840 N. 22 Random link from RCAH Center for Poetry Annual Book Sale. Books College Ave., Mason. (517) 853-1675. quanamtemple.org. some stranger, say start at 25 cents. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. MSU Auditorium, 23 Late comedian Phyllis 150 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 884-1932. Events 26 Island show events.msu.edu. Spanish Conversation Group. Both English and 28 Planner square filmmaking? 9 Lizard that pitches 39 Senator Hatch Spanish spoken. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public 29 "West Side Story" 68 Animation studio insurance 40 Jazzophile's collec- Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. actor Tamblyn drawing 10 Kind of poem tion, often Euchre. Come play Euchre and meet new people. 32 Site to search for 69 D, E and F, but not F#, 11 Easy win 41 Detroit suburb Grosse No partner needed. 6-9 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Friday, September 27 stomach remedies on a piano 12 A psychic may claim ___ Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing. Classes and Seminars 36 Drinkware crafted 70 Quit fasting to see it 45 General ___'s chicken (517) 484-5600. Oil Painting. For all levels with Patricia Singer. Prereg- between the mountains? 71 Daily ___ (political 13 Barber's quick job 46 "Bed-In" participant 40 "In ___ of flowers..." blog) 18 Adult ed. course 50 Pat of "The Karate 42 Clearer, as the sky 72 Instant coffee brand 22 "Jackass" crewmate Kid" 43 "Silver Spoons" 73 Common omelet once on "Dancing with 51 Headwear of yore actress Gray ingredient the Stars" 53 Bingo call 44 What sports car 24 Pitching stat 54 Jeff who bought the engines have? 25 Rough game on a Washington Post in 2013 47 Put at, as a price Down pitch 56 Court judge 48 Sinn ___ 1 Total one's totals? 27 Abbr. in personal ads 57 Sporty stereotype 49 "But ___ Cheerleader" 2 Mexico's national 30 Toby Keith's "Red ___ 58 Brand with a "Triple (Natasha Lyonne movie) flower Cup" Double" variety 52 "The Georgia Peach" 3 Reason for insoles, 31 Tobacco type 59 Slippery critters 55 "Primal Fear" actor maybe 33 Event where 13 is a 61 "Walking in Memphis" Edward 4 "Was ___ das?" good number singer Cohn 57 Roo, for one 5 Pursue with passion 34 1051, to Caesar 62 Coloratura's offering 60 Disaster relief org. 6 Deep-sixes, to a thug 35 Opium lounge 65 Earn a title 63 Better Than ___ 7 Language spoken in 37 Utter madness 66 Cool, to the Fresh 64 Major miner concern? 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MSU Faculty and Guest Recital. Voice, piano, viola, 676-2290. inghamconservation.com. Metaphysical Mondays. Discussion, 7-8 p.m. Out on the town oboe and cello. 8 p.m. $8-$20. Cook Recital Hall, Music Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. Third FREE. Triple Goddess New Age Bookstore, 1824 E. Building, 333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. music.msu. floor meeting room. 2-3 p.m. CADL Downtown Lansing Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 883-3414. triplegod- from page 22 edu/event-listing. Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6300. cadl. dessbookstore.net. of E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. MSU Guest Recital. Featuring the music of George Zumba Gold. For seniors or beginners. 11 a.m.-Noon, Domestic Violence Support Group. Noon-1:30 Gershwin. 7:30 p.m. $8-$20. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Events $8 drop-in rate, $35 five-visit punch card, $65 10-visit p.m. FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Campus, East Lansing. music.msu.edu/event-listing. Capital Area Singles Dance. With door prizes. 6-10 punch card. Kick it Out! Dance Studio, 1880 Haslett Road, Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163. Matt King’s Tribute to Elvis. Leslie native performs p.m. $8. Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River East Lansing. (517) 582-6784. a tribute to Elvis Presley. 8 p.m. $15. Leslie American Ave., Lansing. (517) 819-0405. Computer Training. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Faith United Events Legion, 422 Woodworth St., Leslie. (517) 676-1721. Spiritual Talk. Pure meditation and silent prayer. 7 p.m. Methodist Church, 4301 S. Waverly Road, Lansing. (517) 393-3347. Family Movie Matinee. Popcorn & movie. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, 7187 Adult Rape Survivor Support Group. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Theater Drumheller Road, Bath. (517) 641-6201. City of East FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michi- Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. dtdl.org. Scenes of Shakespeare. Donations benefit Friends Lansing Farmers Market. Growers-only market. 10 gan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163. womenscenterofgreat- Lansing Area Heart Walk. Health screenings, kid of the Lansing Libraries. 3 & 3:30 p.m. FREE. Downtown a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 400 Hillside Court, East erlansing.org. activities & more. 8:30 a.m. FREE. Delta Dental, 4100 Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367- Lansing. Job Seekers Support Group. Find the right job or Okemos Road, Okemos. (800) 968-1040. LansingHeart- 6363. cadl.org. Trade Faire & Open Mic. Bring things to sell or barter career. 10 am.-Noon, FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Walk.org. & open mic. Noon, FREE. 1200 Marquette St., Lansing. Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163. Watershed Wellness Center Farmers Market. 9 Literature and Poetry (517) 420-1873. thinklivemusic.com. Support Group. For the divorced, separated and wid- a.m.-1 p.m. Watershed Farmers Market, 16280 National Story Time. Bestselling author Deb Diesen pres- Art from the Lakes. See details Sept. 25. owed. Room 9. 7:30 p.m., St. David’s Episcopal Church, Parkway, Lansing. (517) 886-0440. ents “Picture Day Perfection,” 1 p.m. FREE. Schuler Lansing/East Lansing Aids Walk. Live entertain- 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272. Urbandale Farm Stand. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. ment, kid’s booth, doggie station and more. 11 a.m. Dona- Urbandale Farm, 700 block S. Hayford Ave., Lansing. (517) 316-7495. schulerbooks.com. tions. Valley Court Park, 400 Hillside Court, East Lansing. (517) 999-3916. (517) 394-3719 ext. 13. kintera.org. Events Holt Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2050 Cedar Homeschool Connect. All ages. Activities for home- St., Holt. Music schooling families. 1-2:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township American Heritage Festival. A day of rich cultural Sunday, September 29 MSU Faculty and Guest Recital. Trombone and District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) heritage. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Woldumar Nature Classes and Seminars piano. 3 p.m. $8-$20. Cook Recital Hall, Music Build- 321-4014 ext. 3. dtdl.org. Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. 517 322 0030. Juggling. Learn how to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Orchard ing, 333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. music.msu.edu/ Social Bridge. Come play Bridge and meet new woldumar.org. Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. (517) event-listing. people. No partner needed. 1-4 p.m. $1.50. Delta Art from the Lakes. See details Sept. 25. 485-9190. Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Spiritual Talk, Pure Meditation & Silent Prayer. Lansing. (517) 484-5600. 7 p.m. FREE. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, Cyber Safety for Parents/Caregivers. Presenta- Music 7187 Drumheller Road, Bath. (517) 641-6201. SelfRealiza- Monday, September 30 tion. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 Live Music at Lansing City Market. Deacon Earl tionCentreMichigan.org. Classes and Seminars ext. 3. dtdl.org. performs. 11 a.m.-1p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 Volunteer Stream Monitoring. Monitor water Learn to Meditate. Taught by Bob Teachout. Enter Mac’s Monday Comedy Night. Hosted by Mark Roe- City Market Drive, Lansing. (517)483-7460. lansingcity- quality in local rivers & streams. 1-5 p.m. FREE. Ingham at rear of building. 8:15-9 p.m. Donations. C. Weaver market.com. Conservation District, 1031 W. Dexter Trail, Mason. (517) Physical Therapy Exercise Studio, 1720 Abbey Road, East Lansing. (517) 272-9379. See Out on the Town, Page 24

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Literature and Poetry Hopeful Hearts Grief Group. Learn, grow and heal Out on the town Music Fanged Fiction Book Group Meeting. “The Walking together. 10-11 a.m. FREE. The Marquette Activity Room, from page 23 Open-Mic Blues Mondays. Solo, duo, band and Dead: Rise of the Govenor,” 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books 5968 Park Lake Road, East Lansing. (517) 381 4866. spoken-word acts welcome. 6:30-10:30 p.m. FREE. & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316- Transgender Support Group. Discussion for buck and Dan Currie. 9:30 p.m. FREE. Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Midtown Beer Co., 402 Washington Square, Lansing. 7495. schulerbooks.com. parents and guardians. 7:15 p.m. FREE. MSU LGBT Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 484-6795. macsbar.com. (517) 977-1349. Resource Center, near Collingwood entrance, East Club Shakespeare. Rehearsing “Scenes of Shake- MSU Guest Recital. Terje Hansen on violin. 7:30 Lansing. (517) 927-8260. speare.” 6-8:45 p.m. Donations. CADL Downtown p.m. $8-$20. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building, People's Law School. Bicycle and pedestrian law. 7-9 Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing. music.msu. Tuesday, October 1 p.m. $25 for seven weeks. Hannah Community Center, 348-5728. cadl.org. edu/event-listing. Classes and Seminars 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. peopleslawschool.org. Art from the Lakes. See details Sept. 25. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Anyone wanting to lose New Tomorrows Meeting. Handling stress. Call to weight is welcome. 7 p.m. FREE to visit. Eaton Rapids Medi- register. 10:30 a.m.-Noon, FREE. Burcham Hills Retire- cal Center, 1500 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. (517) 543-0786. ment Community, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing. Intro to Computers. Learn from professionals. (517) 975-9909. burchamhills.com. 2:30-4 p.m. FREE. Capital Area Michigan Works, 2110 4-H Animal Control Expo. Small animal demon- S. Cedar St., Lansing. strations. Noon-4 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Animal Speakeasies Toastmasters. Become a better speak- Control Outreach Center, 826 W. Saginaw St., Lansing. er. 12:05-1 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services (517) 676-8370 . Building. 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 887-1440. Water-media class. All skill levels. Pre-registration Healing Hearts. For those who have lost a loved one. required. 6-8:30 p.m. $60 for four weeks. Gallery 1212 4-5:30 p.m. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 Old Town, 1212 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 999-1212. E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163. womenscen- New Tomorrows Meeting. Handling stress. Call to terofgreaterlansing.org. register. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Burcham Hills Retirement Not So Happy Endings Support Group. 5:30-7:30 Community, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing. (517) p.m. FREE. Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 975-9909. burchamhills.com. E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 896-3311. womenscen- terofgreaterlansing.org. See Out on the Town, Page 25 Aldaco’s Taco Bar / Leopold Bloom & Co.

Allan I. Ross/City Pulse Aldaco’s Taco Bar in south Lansing recently moved from its previous location about a quarter mile to the north. The long-standing Mexican restaurant kept its famous buffet and will soon add a liquor license to the equation.

By ALLAN I. ROSS The building is the former “brings the refined elegance Earlier this month, south location for The Family of old and mixes it artfully Lansing’s Aldaco’s Authentic Restaurant, which lasted with carefully selected Mexican Restaurant made about a year after opening new home decor. Sort of a the move about in summer 2012. Owner/ ‘renewed vintage’ approach a quarter operator Ruben Aldaco has to home interiors.” mile down a rich legacy of Mexican The store is, of course, New Cedar Street cuisine in the area: His named after the hero of intown to its new uncle owned Famous Taco, James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” location in the where Aldaco got his start widely considered one of shadow of the in the biz at 14. Last fall, Western culture’s greatest I-96 overpass. The switch-up Aldaco opened Aldaco’s pieces of literature. Wonder also involved a name change: Taco 911 in the bustling if they give you a discount The restaurant’s new moniker bar district on the 400 block if you’ve actually made it all is Aldaco’s Taco Bar, a nod to of Michigan Avenue. the way through the book. its upcoming liquor license, but it could work just as well Something old, Aldaco’s Taco Bar for its most famous feature: something new 6724 S. Cedar St., Lansing a lunch and dinner buffet Last week, Leopold 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday- featuring a wide variety of Bloom & Co., a new home Wednesday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. authentic Mexican dishes, décor, housewares and Thursday-Saturday including, yep, tacos. antique store in Old Town, (517) 272-4600 (Fun fact: In 2009, the offered a sneak peek to tacos at Aldaco’s earned an curiosity seekers. (It officially Leopold Bloom & Co. impressive 7.2 rating out of opens next week.) On the 523 E. Grand River Ave., 10 in a city-wide taco taste store’s Facebook page, Lansing test conducted by a crack owner/operator Tony Sump, Hours coming soon. team of City Pulse experts, also a prominent member (517) 410-5670 good enough for third place.) of the Lansing community facebook.com/ theater scene, wrote Leopold leopoldbloomco City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

Beer Co., 402 S. Washington Square, Lansing. Out on the town Open Jam Night. All ages and levels welcome. Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny Sept 25-Oct 1 from page 24 6 p.m. FREE. Marshall Music, 3240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. (517) 337-9700. marshallmusic.com. ARIES (March 21-April 19):I've got a good feeling Modo. People celebrate the "Sea-Parting Festival" by Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45- about your relationship with intimacy in the coming strolling back and forth along the temporary path. 6:45 p.m. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. weeks. Judging from the astrological omens, I think The phenomenon has been called the "Korean ver- Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 346-9900. you will have a good instinct about how to drum up sion of Moses' miracle," although it's more reasonably City Pulse Classifieds interesting fun with your most important allies. You'll explained by the action of the tides. 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2311 Jolly Rd., Okemos | www.vineandbrew.com | 517.708.2030 | M-Th 10-7, F/Sat 10-8, Closed Sun. Laura Johnson/City Pulse The hot/cold bar at the Better Health Café is located in the rear of The Better Health Store, 305 N. Clippert St. in Lansing Township near Frandor. The hot bar, available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, is a recent addition to the cafe's offerings. The cold bar and soups are available seven days a week. hard choice. I reluctantly passed over the baked tilapia with cumin and corian- der, free-range garlic Parmesan chicken Hot and cold breast, California brown basmati rice, Better Health Café offers organic, spicy black-eyed peas and pinto beans and vegan and gluten-free lunch selections (even more reluctantly) the all-natural walnut apple pie. I also skipped the soups, By LAURA JOHNSON but there were some great-sounding op- I’m a semi-regular shopper tions: Award-winning vegan chili, dilled at The Better Health Store, barley soup, African pineapple peanut @ the natural and organic stew and a traditional clam chowder. grocery store located across ORGANIC Instead, I opted for the free-range chick- from Frandor Shopping Cen- en stew, roasted red beets and onions, roast- ter in Lansing Township. Until ed seasoned zucchini and sugar snap peas. recently, however, I hadn’t tried its café. I’d From the cold bar I added a small salad with glanced at it as I perused the back of the organic greens, tofu, chickpeas and sunflow- store, usually as I was in search of natural er seeds. The dressings weren’t homemade peanut butter, oatmeal or (let’s be honest) but were all-natural. I topped it off with a wine; but despite my affinity for natural, biscuit and some spiced rice pudding. My healthy, non-industrial foods, I’ve never total, with the store’s standard 10 percent been big on salad bars, the café’s center- student discount, came to $8.07 — much piece. Call me crazy. less than I’d expected. But now that the café has added a hot “(The price) isn’t bad,” Kuhn said. “We bar to its cold bar, it’s a whole new ball- just do everything (for $8.79) per pound, game. Not to mention a full menu of organic whether it’s hot or cold.” sandwiches, wraps and burgers, smoothies, As I ate, people drifted in and out. When juices and coffee that has somehow slipped I arrived that morning at 11:30, it was pretty under my radar. slow, but by the time I finished up the place The café added the hot bar to the mix was lively; seven of the 10 tables were full, about seven months ago, the café’s manager, and there were several people circling the Tasha Kuhn, told me. The menu changes hot/cold bar and a growing check-out line. everyday, posted regularly to Better Health’s Kuhn told me that it’s been sort of slow the Facebook page; Kuhn said the aim is to last few weeks with school starting, but that meet a range of dietary needs. overall business has picked up since the ar- “We try to do mostly gluten-free,” she rival of the hot bar. said, “And we always offer something vegan A couple of days later I returned, and and some protein or real meat.” She added this time, newly confident with how things that the café has also incorporated more worked, I helped myself to a plate of free- caveman-friendly items as the paleo diet range chicken in a natural broth, garlic has surged in popularity. “Our customers smashed redskin potatoes (vegan, gluten- are pretty loyal to us, and so we try to cover and dairy free), roasted kale with strawber- (all types of diets),” she explained. ries and blueberries, gourmet stuffed mush- I first tried the café’s lunch last Mon- day, and its wide selection made for a See Organic, Page 27 City Pulse • September 25, 2013 www.lansingcitypulse.com 27

Angus beef), black bean or portabella Joseph Joseph Organic burgers for $6.99, served with chips or an apple and a pickle. from page 26 A range of sandwiches and wraps are also offered, in addition to a full menu Sandy Baker rooms with wild sockeye salmon, bread with of smoothies and juices — which use all- Earrings vegan butter (surprisingly tasty!) and a pho- organic fruits and local honey — and an to-worthy slice of all-natural blueberry pie. I organic and fair-trade coffee bar. Across Umbra Fishhotel definitely pigged out this time, and my total the board, the café seems to be seeking the came to $11.47 — with leftovers. the highest quality products. Sale Hours: 10a-8p The café tries to source as much of its “We make sure that our meats are hor- all-organic meats and produce as it can mone and antibiotic free,” reads the café’s Votivo from local suppliers, one of the employees website, “Our coffee is always organic and Chilewich told me as I made my selections. Yet an- fair trade … (and) most of the foods we serve Placemats other reason to add to my growing list of avoid the process of any genetic engineering.” KATALYST reasons to eat here. People did seem to be enjoying them- the dri ving force behind ar t and design This time as I ate, I studied the perma- selves. As customers checked out at the nent menu more carefully; it has a ton of counter, I heard friendly and familiar con- 1214 Turner St. • Lansing 48906 • (517) 708.8916 | Hours: M-Sat 10-7 • Sun 12-5 appetizing and not-too-expensive options, versations. Kuhn told me there are a lot of too. Traditional meat burgers (grass-fed regulars here. I think they just got another. BUL GO GI KOREAN CUISINE

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