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One of the pleasures of being photography into newspapers yet here is looking through these books when they did these. A lot of stories for the first time. I actually do this were illustrated by artists. about 20 times a day. My favorite I still have to do a few more things SEPT. 13, 6–8pm thing right now is this “Forgotten with this one and see what this guy’s Sunday Comics” collection. It’s on plan was and why he chose these good paper. The originals would ones before I archive it. be falling apart and this new book It just makes me think the world came in roughly a year ago. of comics is so big. I’m amazed they All this stuff is before World War found so much more that I haven’t I. This is the beginning of comics seen before. We have the largest col- when comics were just starting to lection of comics in the world so I feel their bones. As far as we know, see a lot of comics. comics had just started in the 1890s, I’m starting to think that the but that is still disputed. amount of literature in comics form What we do know is that news- in this country might be as much as papers were using them as part of a third of all American literature. a circulation war. You’d have this The thing is libraries never col- beautiful color section and the lected these. They were unrespect- newspaper would sell millions if ed. They weren’t even in libraries they had the coolest comics. These until the last 30 years. comics were king. You don’t see this This is something big we missed. much anymore with an artist able to We can’t even get close to getting all work with this big of a page. of them even if we did dedicate this FALL Lyonel Feininger was a German whole building to comics, which I artist featured in here who was think we should. lured over here for the good pay in There are a lot of private collec- the circulation wars. It was him and tors who were much more crazy SPECIALS a half dozen German artists that about them than the professors and came here for this. librarians who thought they were He was following another person junk. These were enjoyable and featured here, Windsor McCay, who certainly things people cared about did “Little Nemo.” He was actually from the day they were printed. from Marshall and was one of the (This interview was edited and first big name Sunday comic artists. condensed by Dennis Burck. If He was also one of the first ani- you have a recommendation for mators and went by the pen name “Favorite Things,” please email den- Silas. [email protected].) It’s amazing to think they hadn’t even fully managed to integrate 4 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019 VOL. 19 ISSUE 5
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NOW AT 10:00 A.M. SUNDAYS on City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 C PULSE NEWS & OPINIONOF THE WEEK Kroger to ‘ghost’ City Pulse C OF THE WEEK More than 3,000 people a week something other than Kroger) will pick up this newspaper at the six no longer provide this free service Kroger stores in the Greater Lansing to its customers. Its argument is, market. essentially, that print is on the way That will come to an end in three out, so free pubs are just taking up weeks unless the country’s largest valuable space. In corporate speak, supermarket chain can be persuad- it does not enhance “customer en- ed to reconsider a new policy that gagement.” bans all free publications. Kroger’s Kroger is failing to make an im- decision will damage efforts by City portant distinction: Paid newspa- Pulse and other papers around the pers are certainly declining. But free country to keep local readers in- publications such as City Pulse are formed of what is happening in their not. In fact, to the contrary: At Kro- communities as mainstream dailies ger stores alone, our pickup rate has 1146 S. Grand Ave, Lansing This announcement was posted on pull back such coverage. gone from fewer than 1,100 copies a Tucked onto the corner of Grand Kroger has announced that al- week to over 3,000 since 2012. And a free publication rack in a Kroger- Avenue and South Street in the most all of its more than 2,600 that makes sense. The price of daily owned grocery store in Boise, Idaho, River Point Neighborhood near stores (many elsewhere branded as where the ban on free publications has REO Town, this 1922 gable-roofed See Kroger, Page 6 already started. Craftsman style home is a garden oasis with a single center dormer and a handsome front porch. Sitting on a slight rise, the home’s clean, classic lines seem to command the atten- tion of the neighboring properties. Lansing Council quashes marijuana social equity Grapefruit-sized roses, a profusion of bright yellow sunflowers, creep- ing vines and a rainbow of annuals The Lansing City Council swiftly putting in language in to make your- mean 'I have to be black.'” and perennials create a profusion of shot down placing any social equity self feel good.” Despite the dismissive attitude of color in the late summer sun. requirements in its marijuana regu- Spitzley pointed out that most of the Lansing City Council, social eq- Owner Josepha Diaz was unavail- lations during a heated debate Mon- the dispensaries that proliferated uity has been a key part of the debate able to talk, but Lydia Nelson, a day night. in Lansing before the city imposed over marijuana legalization. “I’m not young woman visiting the nearby Blue Owl coffee shop, said she drives Councilwoman-at-Large Kathie strict regulations were owned by sure how anyone is not familiar with Dunbar wanted the city to give peo- whites, not African-Americans. that phenomenon,” said Margeaux from Lansing’s far west side to enjoy the dining, yoga and energy of the ple who had been arrested for mar- “It is the African-American com- Bruner, the political director for the neighborhood. “I love the freshness ijuana crimes, and therefore strug- munity that was disproportionately Michigan Cannabis Industry Associ- and colors that gardens like this cre- gled to get gainful employment, a affected by marijuana arrests,” added ation. ate, and I come back frequently to better chance to break into the in- Washington, who represents the 1st It may also end up playing into the see what’s growing!” This simple yet dustry and make money off an herb Ward. “You’re setting people up for Lansing City Council elections this stately home and colorful landscap- that had set them back in life. failure. I think it’s a feel-good pro- fall. Washington’s opponent, Bran- ing contribute energy and excite- “It’s important for us to have a posal.” don Betz, for her 1st Ward seat “ab- ment to the resurgence of Lansing’s social equity component in there. “I’m not trying to go back to the solutely” supports Dunbar’s position historic neighborhoods. This week- We’ve excluded folks most affected way it was,” Dunbar said. “I want to and had made opening the marijua- end’s “Below the Stacks” citywide from any opportunities,” Dunbar open opportunities to people who na market to small businesses and mural festival will add colorful, said. “We have some very big players have been disproportionately affect- communities and individuals hurt vibrant and inspiring works of art who came to town but not a lot of lo- ed by marijuana laws.” by the War on Drugs part of his cam- to compliment REO Town’s streets, cal entrepreneurs.” Dunbar added anyone helped by paign. walls and neighborhood. But Dunbar immediately ran into a local proposal would still have to The successful 2018 ballot pro- — JOHN STAVROS a buzz-saw from Councilwomen Pa- qualify for a state license, and do- posal actually requires state poli- ([email protected]) tricia Spitzley and Jody Washington. ing that would necessitate having a cymakers to consider social equity. “They don’t have the money as strong business plan. “'Them' isn’t Bruner said prospective marijuana “Eye Candy of the Week” is our look at some of the nicer properties in Lansing. It rotates each small-business owners,” said Spitz- everybody who’s been involved with businesses must describe their plans with Eyesore of the Week. If you have a suggestion, ley, an at-large member. “You’re just marijuana. It doesn’t necessarily please e-mail [email protected] or call Berl See Pot, Page 6 Schwartz at 999-5061. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019
Americans are 2.5 times as likely to had a low rate of marijuana arrests, Pot be arrested for marijuana offenses before prohibition ended. than white Americans, despite sim- Dunbar’s policy would’ve been ilar rates of use. Blacks are 14 per- quite limited — 25 of the city’s initial from page 5 cent of Michigan’s population, but 28 facilities that can sell marijuana a survey of marijuana shop owners were those that had been approved for social equity in their state appli- showed only about 4 percent were for medical marijuana under the old cation. African-American. rules. Mayor Andy Schor has pro- The state identified 19 cities across State law prohibits any racial pref- posed three additional dispensaries Michigan where people were espe- erences in social equity policies. as well as a small number of micro- cially impacted by the War on Drugs. A discount program was set up to businesses –– a proposal the City These cities have higher historic charge lower fees to people who’d Council has proposed amending and arrest rates for marijuana offenses lived in one of the 19 communities limiting to just four businesses, one and usually higher rates of poverty. for five years, had a marijuana con- in each ward. East Lansing is one of those 19 cit- Dunbar viction or served as a marijuana care- Microbusinesses are designed to ies, probably because of a high arrest giver, growing cannabis for medical give entrepreneurs a chance to com- rate related to university students. stronger if citizens testified about marijuana patients. The discounts pete on a small scale after bigger Lansing did not make the list of 19 the historic injustices of marijuana could lower fees for applicants by as businesses had the advantage for the cities, but Dunbar said the city could enforcement, otherwise it could be much as 60 percent. regular provisioning centers. These still proactively favor those who had struck down in court as an arbitrary Dunbar suggested mirroring the small businesses can grow up to 150 been punished under marijuana pro- barrier to business owners’ right to state program as Lansing set up its plants and can only sell directly to hibition. equal treatment under the law. own fees for recreational marijuana. consumers. City Attorney Jim Smiertka said According to a 2017 report from The capital city was left out of the — CHRIS GRAY a social equity ordinance would be the Drug Policy Alliance, black special discounts because it already
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The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/ WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. community partner, to listen care- cott” will help keep local journalism CP#19-256 fully. Local journalism is at stake. strong. Reader, if you value the indepen- — BERL SCHWARTZ City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7 Rotary Park brings diverse crowd downtown If the number of people milling, chilling, strolling and sitting atop downtown Lansing’s new riverfront perch, Rotary Park, last week is any indication of things to come, the 2-week-old park may have accom- plished a feat that has eluded the city for decades. In urban planner lingo, it has acti- vated the waterfront. Size-wise, it’s a small park, but the privately funded project marks a deci- sive moment in the city’s ongoing piv- ot to the river. By now, everyone rec- ognizes the Grand River — once the city’s backyard industrial cesspool — as the city’s lifeblood and centerpiece. Rotary Park bids to become a hub of riverfront activity. The backbone of the park is a few hundred feet of crisp concrete embankment, stepped down to river’s edge for duck ogling, fishing or close- up ripple contemplation. For a higher view, bays with tables and umbrellas poke out of the embankment like the prows of little ships. To the south is Lawrence Cosentino/City Pulse a fancy new kayak landing and dock. Just before dusk Saturday, Gerard Riverfront strollers basked in the gleam of city lights and stainless steel at Lansing's new Rotary Park after dusk Saturday. Mausé and a friend took in the sun- set from a pair of chairs overlooking Robins and his crew were already Lights.” At the north end of the park, Louise Wilkes, who lives in the sandy (but non-swimming) beach making their second visit. near the Shiawassee Street bridge, the Riverfront Apartments just to the north of the embankment. Mausé “I love it that you want to bring trees are strung with vertical lights north, is already a regular here. She drove to the park with a friend from something downtown, do something that change color. schmoozed near the sculpture with a their home on the south side. with the waterfront,” Robins said. “I’ve always liked this pathway but group of five other people and three “It’s an attractive place for people to “It’s such a great resource for the city this gives it a nice boost,” Robertson dogs. come and relax, enjoy another area of to have. This makes it a little more said. “We were here 4 1/2 hours today the city,” he said. kid-friendly.” He regarded the “beach” with with my great-granddaughter,” she Four tiny shoes were lined up on Making everybody happy with benign bemusement. “They doing the said. “This is a great place for the the embankment, not far from the Rotary Park will not be easy — or best with what they have,” he said. kids. She played, I sat.” table where Mausé sat, musing. even possible. Mausé said he wouldn’t “I like the lights, I like the water,” “I think this is fantastic,” her friend, Eric Robins of Lansing brought his mind if some food and drink material- his wife said. “It’s a peaceful spot.” Maureen Carpenter, said. two sons, Liam and Lennon, to roll, ized on his table to go with the sunset. By now, traffic through the park About 10 p.m., as people passed rummage and bulldoze in the sand. While he pictured a basket of french was non-stop. The white moon was to and fro on the walkway above fries and a beer on the table in front of aloft in a purple haze, but kids were them, a brightly garbed couple sat him, a woman named Marie, strolling still playing in the sand. A large romantically on the lower steps of nearby, said she hoped booze would troupe of strollers, hauling a wagon, the embankment. Only their heads not saturate the sands of Rotary. rolled into view, past the loopy stain- were visible to passers by. Bansi and “Everything is about liquor in the less steel sculpture, “Inspiration,” that Swedta Muddada walked to the park city,” she said. “We need more family commands the center of the park. The from the Outfield, the nearby apart- oriented attractions.” kids in the group couldn’t resist peel- ment project adjoining the baseball Another strolling couple, Harley ing off and running around it in cir- stadium. and Deltavier Robertson of Lansing, cles. “This is awesome,” Muddada said. stopped to look at the majestic Park planners did well to provide “What a nice evening.” They lingered Ottawa Power Station across the riv- a people-friendly pedestal for the wistfully, for almost a half hour, on er. Both come from places with bigger 20-foot-tall, $225,000 sculpture, the banks, and looked at the lights water and much bigger beaches — he which seemed stuck in an obscure, on the river. He was already thinking is from the Caribbean and she is from compromise location when it was about winter. Lawrence Cosentino/City Pulse Miami — but they seemed to be hav- erected here in 2011. The play of light “In a couple of months, we won’t be Liam and Lennon Robins of Lansing ing a fine time. on the sculpture, from the nearby able to sit here in shorts anymore, so brought some heavy equipment to “It uplifts the city,” Robertson said. “Forest of Lights” and from the city get it when you can,” he said. further refine Rotary Park's sandy “We like to sit down and enjoy the itself, gave it a striking night pres- — LAWRENCE COSENTINO "beach." scene. I especially like the Forest of ence. 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019
officials have shown no such spine, to Republicans’ chagrin, Hofeller’s even on matters as banal as Sharp- daughter had turned over thousands All the president’s sharpies ie-gate. of his files to Common Cause. On The higher the stakes — and the Friday, The New Yorker reported their If you’ve wondered how we reached Peak Stupid, more unhinged Trump becomes — the contents. As you’d expect, they showed more dangerous that gets. that Hofeller compiled “intensely de- you should get to know Thomas Hofeller Plenty of ink has been spilled tailed” data on race, as well as things I suppose I can’t not write about left the North Carolina coast, and we explaining how we got here — how, like whether college students were Sharpie-gate, as much as I’d rather were still talking about this — the since the civil rights movement, the likely to have the state-required ID to not. After all, of the myriad episodes National Oceanic and Atmospheric Republican Party’s embrace of white vote. racial grievance and cultivation of au- He got particularly deep in the
that have defined the INFORMED DISSENT Administration issued a statement Trump administra- “correcting” the Weather Service’s thoritarianism in its pursuit of power weeds at North Carolina A&T Univer- tion’s idiocracy, few tweet from a week earlier and back- have destroyed liberal democracy’s sity in Greensboro, the nation’s largest have reached this ing the president. (The justification: guardrails, allowing a pernicious oaf historically black college. Hofeller peak of stupidity. One model showed a tiny chance of like Trump into the Oval Office. But used dorm-level data to draw congres- A week ago Satur- tropical storm-force winds in a sliver we shouldn’t overlook the behind-the- sional districts that literally bisected day, with Hurricane JEFFERY C. BILLMAN of Alabama.) scenes roles played by men like Thom- the campus, ensuring that Greensboro Dorian bearing down By Sunday, The Washington Post as Hofeller, who made the radicaliza- would have two Republican represen- on the U.S., President Trump warned had reported that, the day after tion of the GOP possible. tatives. This, Republicans argued, was that it posed a serious risk to Alabama, Trump’s Alabama flub, NOAA sent a Hofeller, who died last year, was a about partisan advantage, not race. though forecasters had days earlier directive to National -Weather Service Republican redistricting consultant, a The files show that Hofeller was said Alabama was out of danger. The meteorologists ordering them not to number-cruncher who helped gerry- involved in Republican gerrymander- next day, after receiving calls from contradict the president, even though mander congressional and legislative ing efforts in Arizona, Mississippi, worried residents, the Birmingham he was wrong and they were right, and districts all over the country, but most Alabama, Virginia, Texas and Florida, office of the National Weather Service part of their job is to correct misinfor- famously in North Carolina, where his and that “he was part of a Republi- tweeted that “Alabama would NOT see mation. NOAA sent a similar directive work has been subject to numerous can effort to add a citizenship ques- any impacts from the hurricane.” after the Sharpie display. lawsuits. The districts he helped draw tion to the census … which Hofeller For reasons best left to a psychol- “I have never been so embarrassed,” in 2011 were struck down as racial believed would make it easier to pack ogist, Trump refused to let it go. He the head of the National Weather Ser- gerrymanders. The congressional dis- Democrats and minorities into fewer spent the next week obsessing over vice union tweeted Friday. tricts he helped draw to replace them districts, giving an advantage to Re- it, insisting that he was right and the So say we all, pal. were then struck down as partisan publicans.” Trump, you’ll recall, cham- National Weather Service experts (and In the U.K., when Trump-lite Prime gerrymanders, though earlier this year pioned this cause — even after the the media that covered them) were Minister Boris Johnson tried to go the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Supreme Court rejected the question wrong and fake. By Wednesday, he around Parliament to facilitate a partisan gerrymandering was consti- because the administration couldn’t be was in the Oval Office with a hurri- disastrous no-deal Brexit, defections tutional. bothered to hide its political motives. cane forecast from Aug. 29 altered within his own party blocked him and But last week, a state court struck Hofeller and the Republicans who by a hand-drawn Sharpie to include then prevented him from calling snap down the redrawn legislative districts, employed him contorted democracy Alabama in the storm’s projected path. elections. Country was more import- ruling that extreme partisan gerry- to their own ends. But by creating By Friday night — after the storm had ant than party. Here, administration mandering violated the state constitu- ruby-red districts in which Republi- tion. This followed a lawsuit Common cans could only lose in primaries, they Cause filed in 2018, after North Car- pulled the GOP further and further ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE olina Democrats won more votes for right — the kind of asymmetric CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN state House and Senate, but Republi- polarization that, in short order, gave Sealed bids marked S/20/021, ABANDONED VEHICLES will be accepted at the City of cans emerged with strong majorities. us a president who draws hurricane Lansing Purchasing Office, LPD OPS Center Wise Rd Haco Dr, Lansing Mi. 48911 until but Facing a Democratic-controlled state projections with a Sharpie and a party no later than, 1:00 PM, local time in effect WED. 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Abandoned Vehicle Sale List OCT 18,2019 CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHSIDE PJ'S SHROYERS YEAR MAKE YEAR MAKE YEAR MAKE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 FORD 2000 JAG 2014 CHEV 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan 2018 NISS 2007 CHEV 2012 FORD Ave., Lansing, MI for the purpose of considering: 2012 KIA 2005 CHEV 2016 CADIL 2014 CHEV 2009 CADIL 2019 CHEV An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, for the purpose to amend the Lansing 2018 MOPED 1996 CADIL 2012 FORD Codified Ordinances by amending Chapter 1300, Sections 1 through 16 to add business 2014 DODGE 1998 LEX licenses to address recreational marihuana and update the ordinance to reflect changes 2015 CADIL 2007 CADIL in laws and rules. 2016 MTRCYL 2009 HYUND 2016 MOPED 2011 CHEV For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please 2012 CHEV 2006 CHEV attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted 2018 MOPED between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of 2013 TOYO the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., 2019 DODGE Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. 2017 JEEP Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC 2016 FORD www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk CP#19-258 www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-265 City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9
B/20/019 Frances Park Pump station Forcemain Repair as per the specifications provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the CITY OF PUBLIC NOTICE LANSING, C/O LBWL, PURCHASING OFFICE, at 1110 S. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., LANSING, Of Vehicle Auction MICHIGAN 48912 until 2:00 PM local time in effect on SEPT. 17, 2019 at which time bids will September 20, 2019, at 12:00 p.m. be publicly opened and read. Complete specifications and forms required to submit bids are available by contacting Stephanie Robinson at (517) 702-6197, or stephanie.robinson@ 2008 Chevy Impala 2G1WD58C589282771 Starting bid $1,925 lbwl.com or go to www.mitn.info. The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors 2015 Chrysler 200 1C3CCCAB0FN546545 Starting bid $2,430 including MBE/WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. 1998 Chevy Blazer 1GNCS18W8WK168995 Starting bid $1,985 CP#19-261 2018 Ford Focus 1FADP3FE7JL210277 Starting bid 2,965 2006 Ford Focus 1FAHP34N46W214734 Starting bid $2,055
Auction will be held at P. J.’s Towing CITY OF LANSING 1425 Rensen St. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lansing, MI 48910 NO PHONE CALLS CP#19-260 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI on the proposed creation of Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority in accordance with the provisions of Part 6, Corridor Improvement Authorities, of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, Public Act 57 of 2018, as amended (the Act) and as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018 as: CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Eligible property within an area along North Grand River bounded by an area of all commercial property, as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018, found within 500 feet of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 14 at centerline of North Grand River, east on Franette Road to Old US 27 on East North 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Street with branches on North Martin Luther King Boulevard, Turner Road and Capital Lansing, MI on the proposed creation of South Martin Luther King Corridor Improvement City Boulevar Authority in accordance with the provisions of Part 6, Corridor Improvement Authorities, of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, Public Act 57 of 2018, as amended (the Act) and as For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please defined by Public Act 57 of 2018 as: attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of Eligible property within an area along South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bounded the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., by an area of all commercial property, as defined by Public Act 57 of 2018, found within Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected]. 500 feet of the centerline of South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, from the railroad tracks south of Victor Avenue to I-96. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk For more information, please call 517-483-4177. If you are interested in this matter, please www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-262 attend the public hearing or send a representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on City business days if received before 5 p.m., on the day of the Public Hearing at the City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 or email [email protected].
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk, MMC/CMMC ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope CP#19-263 Sealed bids marked S/20/013, ABANDONED VEHICLES will be accepted at the City of Lansing Purchasing Office, 1232 Haco Dr, Lansing Mi. 48912 until but no later than, 1:00 PM, local time in effect WED. SEPT. 18, 2019. Questions regarding this sale may be directed to Stephanie Robinson, Buyer, at (517) 702- CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT AVAILABLE 6197 or email: [email protected]. AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE City of East Lansing CDBG Program Vehicles may be inspected WED. SEPT. 18, 2019, as follows: SHROYER’S, 2740 EATON RAPIDS RD, LANSING MI. 48911 8:30 AM The City of East Lansing has completed the 2018 Community Development Block Grant SWIFT TOWING, 2347 N CEDAR HOLT, MI 9:15 AM (CDBG) program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report covering activities PJ’S, 1425 RENSEN, LANSING MI 10:00 AM from 7/1/18 through 6/30/19. This is to provide notice that the formal 15 calendar day comment NORTHSIDE TOWING, 226 RUSSELL, LANSING, MI 48906 10:45 AM period on the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report begins on September 11, 2019 and concludes on September 25, 2019. Individuals wishing to see and review the Abandoned Vehicle Sale Performance Report may do so at the City’s Planning, Building & Development Department List located in Room 217, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan SEPT 18,2019 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. NORTHSIDE The City of East Lansing will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m. YEAR MAKE PJ'S in Court Room 2 of the East Lansing City Hall, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing, MI 48823 2008 CADIL YEAR MAKE SHROYERS to receive comments on the CDBG program performance during the 2018 program year. 2002 PONT 2004 OTHER YEAR MAKE SWIFT Individuals and groups wishing to comment on the program performance are encouraged to 2013 MAZDA 2008 DODGE 1988 OTHER YEAR MAKE attend the public hearing. 2000 MERCED 1975 PONT 2007 MAZDA 2013 MOPED 1993 CHEV 2009 CHEV 2008 DODGE Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the Planning, Building, 2001 CHEV 2011 CHEV 2002 OLDS Development Department, C/O Amy Schlusler-Schmitt, 410 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 2014 DODGE 2012 CHRYSL 48823 no later than 5:00 p.m., on September 25, 2019 or should be presented at the public 2013 CHRYSL 2008 CADIL hearing. 2000 JEEP 2001 SAAB 2006 CHRYSL 2008 DODGE The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as 1999 CHEV 2003 MAZDA interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at 1998 FORD 2009 CHEV the meeting, upon notice to the City, prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring 2010 CHEV 2004 PONT aids or services should write or call the City Manager’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 2000 CHEV 2009 GMC MI 48823. (517) 319-6930. TDD 1-800-649-3777. 2012 CHRYSL 2008 CHYSL 2006 PONT 2013 FORD Jennifer Shuster, City Clerk CP#19-257 City of East Lansing Ingham and Clinton Counties Dated: September 11, 2019 CP#19-259 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019
my word for it, Virg wouldn’t do that. Democrat announces in MI-7 It’s much more likely the life- The Eaton-Jackson county 7th What is Virg up to next? long Democrat will be a part of a Congressional District held by U.S. left-leaning public affairs media pro- Rep. Tim Walberg has vanished from Virg Bernero, Lansing’s former need to be doing more.” gram discussing policy and politics. the Democratic Congressional Cam- mayor and the Democrats’ 2010 gu- Most Facebook commenters Bernero became a vocal defender of paign Committee’s radar after qual- bernatorial nominee, teased a return assumed that Bernero was announc- Michigan’s auto industry during the ity, well-funded nominee Gretchen to the public spotlight more than 18 ing a run for public office, but that auto bailout in 2009 and became Driskell fell short in 2016 and 2018. months since leaving office. is highly unlikely considering the nationally known for his national TV With the political winds moving Bernero changed his Facebook timing of the announcement. It’s too appearances in which he would go toward suburban seats for national banner to read, late for Bernero to make a presiden- toe-to-toe with conservative hosts. Democrats, Driskell is not trying “America’s Angri- tial run. The U.S. Senate seat up next It’s from these types of interviews again in 2020. POLITICS est Mayor Returns year is held by Democratic U.S. Sen. that Bernero earned the “angry may- Instead, 45-year-old Saline com- September.” He Gary Peters. or” moniker. Prior to being Lansing;s puter science technician Chris teased that an The 8th Congressional seat is held mayor, he briefly hosted a Saturday Bartholomew Smith announced announcement is by a Democrat. The state Senate isn’t morning radio show on 1240 WJIM last week at Grand Ledge’s Log- “coming soon.” His up in 2020. His old state House seat before the arrangement fell apart. jam restaurant. To avoid confusion profile picture is is held by freshman Rep. Kara Hope. After leaving mayor in 2017, Bernero with the Michigan State University a new studio shot The state House seat in which he actively explored some media oppor- professor who ran in the 8th District with a suit jacket lives now is represented by freshman tunities last year or the sitting New Jersey tossed over his un- Rep. Sarah Anthony. Agree with him or not, Bernero is congressman, Smith is going by C.B. buttoned light blue dress shirt. If he were running for a city office, never at a loss for words. He’s engag- Smith. “Friends, colleagues, and my fellow the timing is way off. Council elec- ing. He’s opinionated. He’s colorful. The personable southeast Michigan #Americans: Is it time to roll-up our tions in 2019 have already cleared He can be combative. That’s the point native hasn’t run for office before. sleeves, again? #angrymayor,” Berne- the primary stage. Bernero is too late of the modern-day talk radio, podcast Recently divorced, the Eastern Mich- ro posted. to do that. If he were looking at chal- or TV show after all, isn’t it? igan University graduate has two When contacted by City Pulse, Ber- lenging Andy Schor, an announce- Right now, Virg and his longtime younger children. nero declined to elaborate other than ment would come after this Novem- aide, Randy Hannan, are economic Motivated by President Donald to say, “I have to do my public part. ber’s city elections, not this month. development advisers. Bernero is also Trump’s actions in office, Smith will We’re in such an age where every Announcing plans in September executive director of the Capital Area try to use his personal experience as citizen has to look in the mirror and for a political run? There’s literally Manufacturing Council. an assembly line worker and ware- ask, ‘Am I doing enough? How are we nothing for Bernero to run for unless After 12 years as mayor and six house worker to connect with the conducting ourselves as citizens in he wanted to challenge an accom- years in the Legislature, a regular mostly rural, working-class district. times like these? I clearly feel like I plished Democratic incumbent. Take talk program that allows the 55-year- “We have elected a president who old Bernero to keep his day job so prides himself on his irresponsible he wouldn’t need the scant media and reckless behavior,” Smith said. STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF THE INGHAM COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER paycheck to pay the mortgage. “The members of Congress who If he can work up a following, it’s enable him, like Congressman Tim In the Matter of: Mud Creek Drain not a stretch to see a national outfit Walberg, have taken this country NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DETERMINATION picking up “The Angry Mayor” and down a dangerous and irresponsible NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you as a person liable for an assessment that the making it full time. path.” Board of Determination, composed of John Leonard, Cheryl Risner, Dennis Williams and As they stay in the business, stay (Kyle Melinn, of the Capitol news Jennie Nerkowski, (Alternate), will meet on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alaiedon Township Hall, 2021 W. Holt Rd., Mason, MI 48854 to hear all interested tuned. service MIRS, is at melinnky@gmail. persons and evidence and to determine whether the actions prayed for in a Petition dated com.) March 20, 2017 for the cleaning out, relocating, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling, extending, improving, providing structures, mechanical devices and pumping equipment, adding lands, adding branches and a relief drain and/or relocating along a highway to the drain known and designated as the Mud Creek Drain, is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare of Alaiedon Township, in accordance with Sections 72 and 191 of Act No. 40, PA 1956, as amended, and for the protection of the public health of said Alaiedon Township, and further, to determine whether it is necessary to add lands to and/or delete lands from the Mud Creek Drain Drainage District pursuant to Section 197 of Act No. 40, PA 1956, as amended.
Proceedings conducted at this public hearing will be subject to the provisions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, and you are further notified that information regarding this meeting may be obtained from the Ingham County Drain Commissioner. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the Ingham County Drain Commissioner at the number noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 711 (TTY) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Minutes of the meeting will be on file in the following office: Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office, 707 Buhl Avenue, Mason, Michigan 48854. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons aggrieved by the decisions of the Board of Determination may seek judicial review in the Circuit Court for the County of Ingham within ten (10) days of the determination. If the actions prayed for in the Petition are determined to be necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience or welfare, a special assessment may be levied against properties that benefit from the project. A landowner of or party of interest to property to be assessed, or their agent, may appear in person to comment on the necessity of the project.
Dated: September 3, 2019 Patrick E. Lindemann Ingham County Drain Commissioner Phone: (517) 676-8395 CP#19-255 City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11 Anarchist group fights for tables in downtown Reutter Park Punks with Lunch is standing its ground at Reutter Park. The picnic tables it dropped in the park this summer in an act of enlightened anar- chism will stay — for now. “We have decided as a group in dis- cussion with everyone in the park that the tables will stay until we have a discussion with city leadership,” said Martin Mashon, a spokesman for the radical charity group, which finds cre- ative grassroots ways to help less for- tunate neighbors. Punks with Lunch installed the freshly varnished picnic tables in the park without warning in late June, hoping to spring a little life into the woebegone Reutter Park, which is centered on a dilapidated fountain that works infrequently. The park takes up an entire city block across Capitol Avenue from the Capital Area Dennis Burck/City Pulse District Library’s flagship location. People hanging out at Reutter Park's picnic tables, which the city wants removed, sparking controversy. The Lansing Parks & Recreation Department tolerated the tables for to have many activities happening,” for people to sit,” he said. “We’ll leave didn’t want to leave them out for the warm weather months, but the he said. “We could have playground them till the end of the season.” autumn if the city was going to take city has threatened to remove the equipment, provide social services, Mashon said they had intended to them and lock them in storage for tables by winter if the group does not and potentially do other things as remove the tables before winter any- next year. take them first. well.” way to prevent weathering. He just — CHRIS GRAY Mayor Andy Schor wants to reinvig- Punks with Lunch advocates for orate the park in time for $25 million homeless Lansingites, and of course in new housing to open across the Mashon and his fellow activists dis- street on the site of the old down- pute that the tables make the situation town YMCA, and he worries the pic- worse, arguing that the tables liven up nic tables help retain a rough group of the park and show the city cares. people that makes the park feel unsafe “It is an age-old problem: drugs, for families and children. alcohol and prostitution exist — “We want to make sure that park is having tables or not having tables,” open and accessible,” he said.” We have said the Rev. Bob Higle of Plymouth a right to for that space to be better Congregational Church. Higle minis- utilized for kids who can’t with this ters with Punks with Lunch. activity.” Higle said the fountain had been Reutter Park is known as a hot spot operating off and on this summer, for drug dealing, assault and public greatly improving the atmosphere. intoxication. Some people drinking “It changed the whole dynamic of the beer on the tables last week told a park. There was a cool mist blowing.” reporter to get the hell out of there Travis Wichert said other cities, when he asked them questions about such as Seattle and Portland, have the fate of the lawn ware. worked with volunteer groups to help The city provided crime data show- maintain parks and greenspace and SEPTEMBER 21 ing 67 incident reports within a reduce the burden on city taxpayers. SATURDAY, 7:30PM He wants Schor and Lansing to be block of Reutter Park since the start WHARTON CENTER of the year. However, about a third more open to the same. AN EVENING WITH of those took place a block away on “We’re trying to improve our city,” FOR A CHANCE TO WIN South Washington Square, which has said Cayley Kline. “If it becomes a AUDRA MCDONALD TWO FREE TICKETS, VISIT a liquor store and a number of bars. common place for people to go, the AUDRA MCDONALD, SOPRANO LANSINGCITYPULSE.COM Also, there were 15 incidents report- drugs and prositution won’t happen.” ed in the area in May and another 15 Schor added Monday that he plans in June, but then only 15 incidents in to meet with street outreach groups July and August combined — the two Cardboard Prophets and the Homeless Angels, along with Punks with Lunch months since the tables were dropped. TICKETS • 517.487.5001 Schor has asked citizens for ideas on later this month to resolve the matter. LANSINGSYMPHONY.ORG CELEBRATING 90 YEARS how to make the park more friendly to “We appreciate that we had a group all residents. “This park is big enough that provided picnic tables and a place 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019
ARTS & CULTURE ART • BOOKS • FILM • MUSIC Below the Stack: An art festival for the people By AUDREY MATUSZ While presenting students at Sexton High School with math exercises using public art, Dustin Hunt had a student ask him, “What is a mural?” Inspired by the spoils of marriage between street art and the economy in Portland, Ore- gon, Hunt created a business based on incorporating murals and architecture into tactile exercises for youth, called Muralmatics. Hunt, a Lansing Commu- nity College and Michigan State Uni- versity alum, said when he returned to the capitol city and noticed the lack of engagement with the blocks of empty beige walls, he was “concerned.” Below the Stacks, Lansing’s inaugural mural-painting festival, kicks off Sun- day in conjunction with Art Attack in REO Town. Ozay Moore is the founder of All of the Above Hip Hop Academy and is the second half of the mind be- hind the festival’s programming. The result is essentially a free course in Hip Courtesy Photo Hop Culture 101 for all ages, through Werc is a public artist based in New York known for incorporating metamorphic visuals with historical messages. lecture series, breakdancing tutorials, bike tours, DJ sets and more. Alexis ble for the bird-like figure living in REO based in Brooklyn, New York, and re- it’s more of an afterthought, instead of Rosado, the festival marketing director, Town, will return to Lansing to take on mains a reigning champ in the national, how we design our city.” said she has grown to appreciate the role the towering west wall of The Grid, an independent rap music scene. Rosado said at least one business public art can play in the community. arcade bar near the Brenke Fish Ladder. Let’s organize backed out, noting that part of the agree- “It’s not just people painting on a The wall of the Cadillac Room in REO Co-founders Moore and Hunt ac- ment is the owners don’t get a say in the building,” Rosado said. “Every artist is Town adjacent to a parking lot, which quired two grants from the Arts Coun- art itself. Dom Cochran, co-founder of representing different cultural back- once carried a frenzy of throw ups, was cil of Greater Lansing, including the Ahptic Productions and director of the grounds and messaging. What I love returned to a fresh canvas. Four inter- 2019 impact grant, which allowed them Lansing Public Media Center, sat on about our lineup is the mixture of men national artists will collaborate to rein- to hire eight apprentices to assist the two boards that approved having mu- and women.” vent the parking lot wall, including De- professional painters. The apprentices rals. Ahptic Productions, a media com- The week-long festival will activate troit native Sydney James. The parking themselves range from local art students pany at 901 Cleveland St., will have its eight sites across Lansing. Most are near lot will serve as the information desk of to full-time freelancers. In an appren- wall facing Oakland Avenue reimaged the Grand River in REO Town and Old the festival as well as the hub for day- tice orientation meeting Friday, Moore by Werc. The Mexico-born artist is Town. More than 10 public artists were time events and bike tours. and Hunt noted the past eight months known for electrifying cityscapes with selected, from Lansing to Los Angeles, The final gathering is at the Avenue were spent working with building own- vibrant metamorphic illustrations that for their ability to quickly execute large Café with a performance by Oddisee. ers. They added that in the case of in- incorporate historical elements. murals. Chicago’s Sent Rock, responsi- The Sudanese producer and rapper is stalling murals on city-owned build- “We have a high percentage of His- ings, the artist must give up ownership, panic population in our neighborhood Below the Stacks REO Block Party w/ Tall Black Guy which the co-founders knew would be a and the artist is supposed to be inspired Sept. 15-21 Fri., Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m. disincentive for the painters. by the community,” said Cochran. REO Town Art Attack w/ AOTA Cadillac Room Parking Lot Contrasting his years spent in Lan- Rosado said it “required a lot of trust” Sun., Sept. 15, 1-7 p.m. 1155 S. Washington Ave. Cadillac Room Parking Lot Bike Tours sing to Portland, Hunt said it’s easy to to have owners blindly accept the vision 1155 S. Washington Ave. Sept. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. “forget how difficult it is to get that visi- of Moore, Hunt and the assigned artist. Artist Talks Sept. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. bility for the arts.” “That’s transformative in a culture Wed., Sept. 18, 6:30- 8 p.m. Cadillac Room Parking Lot “Those cities know the value of public where art is dying in school systems,” REACH Art Studios 1155 S. Washington Ave. art and they incorporate it in their de- she added. 1804 S. Washington Ave. Culture Clash w/ Oddisee Paint Pop Up Workshop Sat., Sept. 21, 6 p.m.- 2 a.m. velopment,” he said. “Here, I think a lot For a list of mural locations, visit w/ MSU Broad All ages until 10 p.m. of people understand the value of it, but belowthestacks.com Thurs., Sept. 19, 5-8 p.m. The Avenue Café Cadillac Room Parking Lot 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Correction: Last week's Newcomers Issue incorrectly reported that 1155 S. Washington Ave. Book Burrow accepts estate sale donations. City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13 WINNER! BEST MUSICAL ALL ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
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I know I would've never been able to quit ‘cold turkey’ without it.” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called a public health emergency last Dennis Burck/City Pulse week and issued a ban on flavored A Clean Cigarette's e-cigarette variant, designed to help cigarette smokers quit, next to a common flavored nicotine vape. e-cigarettes to take effect in a few weeks. Once effective, vape shops have arettes and vaping can be dangerous,” arettes than other nicotine replacement which analyzed vaping products of a 30-day “sell-through” period to com- said Sarah Lyon-Callo, a state epidemi- therapies. hospitalized patients in the state. The ply before no flavored e-cigarette can ologist at the Health and Human Ser- “It’s the single most used form of agency said many of the products that be sold in Michigan in retail stores and vices Department. “E-cigarettes/vaping quitting,” Warner said. “Not only are tested positive for vitamin E acetate are online. The temporary ban would last products can contain harmful chemi- they the most popular, they appear to suspected counterfeits of recreational six months, but it could be renewed. cals that can result in damage to a user’s be more effective than the FDA-ap- cannabis vape products. Michigan is the first state in the nation lungs, heart or other body systems.” proved products.” Michigan’s ban will include only to impose a ban on flavored vape. State officials have yet to identify a “Those who acknowledge both sides nicotine vaping products, not flavored “As governor, my number one priority specific brand or device or e-liquid re- think we need to keep them from chil- THC and CBD vape cartridges, which is keeping our kids safe,” Whitmer said sponsible. As of Aug. 23, there were dren while helping adults have access to will remain legal under state law, ac- in a statement. “And right now, compa- 203 possible cases of severe respiratory them.” cording to Tiffany Brown, Whitmer’s nies selling vaping products are using disease associated with e-cigarette use Though vaping has harmful sub- press secretary. candy flavors to hook children on nico- reported in 23 states. stances, toxic chemicals exist in tobacco The ban is designed to protect chil- tine and misleading claims to promote Protecting kids while cigarettes at 10 to 400 times the level, dren from getting sucked into the vap- the belief that these products are safe. helping adult smokers he said. ing habit with enticing flavors such as That ends today.” State bureaucrats and most public Warner also has doubts that the re- bubble-gum, cherry and watermelon. But the move spurs debate on how health advocates dismiss any positive cent vaping health cases are linked to Some advertisements included cotton to balance protecting a new genera- aspects of e-cigarettes, especially fla- the nicotine in e-cigarettes. He said candy and unicorns, which the state ar- tion from nicotine addiction, with the vored e-cigarettes, for adults, but their the cases reported to the Centers for gues are marketed towards children. A potential e-cigarettes have as harm re- sentiment is not universal. Disease Control and Prevention have federal report also showed vape manu- ducers, compared to much more deadly “I think this is a pretty drastic mea- mostly involve inhalation of oils, THC facturer Juul marketed to schools. tobacco cigarettes. sure that the governor has taken,” said and synthetic THC. According to a 2017 FDA study, 2.1 Whitmer’s public health emergency Ken Warner, a researcher and public “Vaping has been around 10 years million middle and high school students comes amid a rash of deaths and lung health professor at the University of now. Why haven’t we seen it in the past used e-cigarettes or vaping equipment. ailments and a new call from promi- Michigan. “For adult smokers, it’s cut- decade?” he inquired. Meanwhile, 1.4 million used tobacco nent politicians such as former New ting off access to a more effective way U.S. Food and Drug Administration cigarettes. The FDA reports e-cigarette York mayor Michael Bloomberg for a to quit smoking than what the govern- investigators found a link to the same use is up 78 percent among high school national ban on flavored e-cigarettes. ment has authorized for them.” chemical in people sickened by THC students in 2018 from the year before. The state is investigating six cases of Warner, who was a founder of the vapes recently in different parts of the “In the past few years, we’ve seen an vaping-related illnesses in Michigan, University of Michigan Tobacco Re- country last week. The shared sub- explosive increase in the number of according to a statement released on search Network, recently completed re- stance is an oil called vitamin E acetate, Michigan kids exposed to vaping prod- Aug. 27. search that showed e-cigarettes’ poten- which is commonly used in skin care ucts,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the “The severity of illness people are tial for harm reduction. Clinical trials products. chief medical executive for the State of experiencing is alarming, and we want in the United Kingdom also show near- The research comes from the New Michiganders to be aware using e-cig- ly twice as many people quit with e-cig- York State Department of Health, See E-cigs, Page 14 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019
helping them transition to e-cigarettes. E-cigs The company assists smokers with a plan to reduce nicotine intake to zero through e-cigarette use and doesn’t sell from page 13 to nonsmokers. Its Larch Street loca- tion features a ceiling full of cigarette Michigan and chief deputy director for packs signed by smokers promising to health at the Michigan Department of make it their last pack before quitting Health and Human Services. “This is a regular cigarettes. public health crisis. These products can “If I lose this product, I will lose my contain harmful chemicals that put our job and my health insurance and go kids’ health at risk.” back to normal cigarettes,” warned Adults like fruit and menthol John Whaley, the manager of the Larch flavors Street store. “If you think doing that to The problem with a flavor ban for 5,000 people in this industry isn’t dev- Warner is that the same flavors that astating, it is.” teenagers like are also craved by adults, As of Tuesday, 15,000 signed a who also like alcohol flavors that may change.org petition to prevent the ban. seem childish to the temperance league. A march on Lansing for e-cigarette fla- Banning those flavors means fewer peo- vors is planned on Sept. 27 to protest ple switching from cigarettes, he said. the ban with 100 people pledging to go. “Surveys show fruit flavors are the The morning the proposed ban was most favored flavors for adult smokers, announced, customers made a run on as they are for kids. I don’t doubt that Whaley’s store. kids like them, but adults like them, “People were panicking. Two people too,” Warner said. Vaper Tyler Pratt, 28, came in asking for all the bricks we had. gets a new flavor every time he visits the I would only sell them two each,” Wha- vape shop. A cigarette smoker since the ley said. “I found out two people came age of 16, Pratt successfully used vapes in bought over $800 worth of product Dennis Burck/City Pulse to quit smoking cigarettes for the past apiece. They had cleaned out our other Vaper Tyler Pratt uses a flavored vape outside his home in Lansing. three years. store before us.” “I hope that doesn’t actually go The most sought-after flavor from Nationally, San Francisco made his- mandeered LorAnn Oils’ products and through because I would have to quit the run? menthol. tory when it became the first city in the tells home-vape enthusiasts how to use ‘cold turkey’ or go back to smoking Raise the age to 21 like U.S. to ban all vaping and electronic the essential oils to make vape juice. cigarettes,” Pratt said, dragging a vape liberal Ohio cigarette products in June. However, it The Oklahoma company categorizes mod from his front porch on the west Warner said a much more effective doesn’t go into effect until 2020. LorAnn Oils flavors with color codes side of Lansing. approach to blocking access to e-ciga- Vaping has also drawn the ire of the for home brewing: red is unsafe, green Another reason to smoke vapes is rettes for children would be increasing U.S. surgeon general, who released a is safe and yellow is vape “at your own that it’s much cheaper than cigarettes, the age both for smoking and e-cig- detailed advisory report on e-cigarettes risk,” based on amateur testing and Pratt added. He spends $30 a month arettes to 21 — a move that 18 states, risk in 2018, labeling them an epidem- data from ingredient lists. on vape juice and coils. from California and Illinois to Ohio ic. According to the report, nicotine use “Unfortunately, the Amazon buyers An additional drawback of an out- and Texas — have already done. With in any form can seriously affect a young of the world are using our flavors for right flavor ban is that it prohibits the age raised to 21, senior high school persons brain. their own concoctions,” LorAnn Oils menthol as well as fruity flavors, and 40 students wouldn’t have the opportuni- “These risks include nicotine addic- CEO John Grettenberger Jr. said. “It is percent of tobacco smokers prefer men- ty to purchase them and give them to tion, mood disorders, and permanent an area we are not comfortable selling tholated cigarettes, which have a crisp younger classmates. lowering of impulse control. Nico- into. These are all food safe ingredients minty flavor. Warner also supports banning e-cig- tine also changes the way synapses are for ingestion only. Vaping changes that.” Menthol cigarettes are especially arette sales in stores where teenagers formed, which can harm the parts of The company’s website has a section popular among black smokers. Nine are allowed to shop such as corner con- the brain that control attention and strongly advising against using its fla- out of 10 African-American smokers venience stores and gas stations. Adults learning,” the report said. vors in e-cigarettes: “LorAnn Oils does prefer menthol, according to the Truth could then purchase them in vape shops The report claimed e-cigarette de- not advertise or promote its flavors for Initiative, a nonprofit tobacco control where one must be 21 to enter. vices like Juul, which resemble USB use in e-cigarettes. LorAnn has not advocacy group. From Quality Dairy corner stores to flash drives, have extremely high levels tested its flavors for any purpose oth- In a 2016 landmark case against Big head shops, most Lansing convenience of nicotine due to their nicotine salts, a er than their use as an ingredient to be Tobacco, Evans vs. Lorillard Tobacco stores with tobacco products also sell form of nicotine that provides less irri- used in the preparation of foods to be Co., found the nicotine baron was guilty e-liquid or vape juice for e-cigarettes. tation to airways. consumed such as candy, cakes, cook- of targeting African-American youth in In greater Lansing, there are more than “A typical Juul cartridge, or ‘pod,’ ies, and ice cream.” poor neighborhoods by handing out 20 dedicated vape shops and lounges contains about as much nicotine as a Grettenberger added he is indifferent free menthol cigarettes. Menthol com- for adults. pack of 20 regular cigarettes,” the re- to the proposed ban until more testing pounds nicotine addiction by being an Whitmer only took office in January port said. “This is of particular concern is complete on the actual safety or dan- addictive substance as well. but Michigan had previously been an for young people because it could make ger of flavored e-cigarettes. “Big tobacco targeted minority extreme outlier in protecting children it easier for them to initiate the use of Meanwhile, vaper Calandra Jones groups with free menthol to get mi- from the harms of vaping. It was only nicotine through these products and said state lines won’t keep her from get- norities hooked,” said Carey Lee, the this spring that the Legislature banned also could make it easier to progress to ting the blueberry and raspberry flavors owner of A Clean Cigarette, a chain of their sale to minors, becoming almost regular e-cigarette use and nicotine de- she craves. 20 vape shops based in Saginaw. “I fear the last state to do so. Now only Penn- pendence.” “I have one flavor that I like to smoke sylvania has no age restrictions. Whit- with this flavor ban on menthol, a lot Essential oils misused for just how I smoked one flavor of ciga- mer signed that under-18 ban into of minority people will be forced to go vape juice rette. There is no ban that will stop me back to smoking cigarettes.” effect, but the state law is moot — the On the manufacturing side, LorAnn from smoking it. If I have to drive to The governor “thinks she is doing FDA banned the sale to minors nation- Oils of Lansing is begrudgingly caught Illinois or Ohio to get my flavor, I will.” good, but she doesn’t understand,” wide in 2016. in the middle of people using its sup- Jones doesn’t agree with the gover- Lee said. “She will literally damage the Strangely for a politician position- plies for do-it-yourself vape juice. Its nor’s position that flavored vapes are lungs of people because they will go ing herself as a public health advocate, products appear in an array of DIY geared solely toward minors. back to tobacco.” Whitmer accepted $7,150 in campaign vape guides and vape forums online. “If getting rid of flavors advertised A Clean Cigarette employs 54 people contributions from the tobacco industry The company manufactures essential toward kids is what the policy is going full time statewide and has two shops in 2018, according to followthemoney. oils that are intended for use flavoring to be, let’s get rid of candy named mar- in Lansing with others nearby in Char- org, a campaign finance tracking web- candies, ice cream and baked goods — ijuana strains, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, lotte and Owosso. Lee said the company site. Flavored tobacco, such as cherry not e-cigarettes. Cupcake Vodka and all that,” Jones said. focuses on getting people off the “death Swisher Sweets cigars are not affected Vape marketing company Oklahoma “That’s what you have to do if that’s the sentence” of combustible cigarettes by by her “public health emergency.” City Vape Shop Marketing has com- angle you are going to take.” City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15
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We truly can’t thank our volunteers enough for taking the time to make our events the fun and successful festivals that we’re proud to bring to Old Town. The Michigan BluesFest relies on these volunteer efforts and donations of our attendees who love to see the blues brought to Lansing’s Old Town. Please consider donating your time and effort to the 2019 Michigan BluesFest, and bring a friend! For information, please e-mail [email protected] or call Welcome to Michigan BluesFest! (517) 371-4600. The more things change, the more they stay the same, and so this year we will once again bring the very best blues acts from around Michigan Turnaround Lounge - $10 GOOD FOR BOTH NIGHTS The Turnaround Lounge - $10 *GOOD FOR BOTH NIGHTS* and the Midwest, along with thousands of fans, to come together and celebrate the Blues.This year it will have four stages; offering diverse The Turnaround Lounge is the prime location to experience music while enjoying The Turnaround Lounge is the prime location to experience music while enjoying and amazing blues acts featuring musicians from around the world. adult beverages. Admission is $10, which is good for both Friday and Saturday. adult beverages. Admission is $10, which is good for both Friday and Saturday. Thank you in advance for this contribution to support the festival. Entry is on the The longstanding mission of the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art, Thank you in advance for this contribution to support the festival. Entry is on the north side of Turner at Clinton. which organizes both the Lansing JazzFest and Michigan BluesFest, is to north side of Turner at Clinton. Enjoy a wide variety of beer, wine and spirts. create open spaces where people can make new friends, meet old friends, and in the context of the arts explore ways to make a better community. Beer, Wine, and Spirits We hope you come, and bring someone new with you! We hope you’ll enjoy the following beverage choices (subject to change): Cans: Wine: Miller Lite Cherry Creek Wood Duck Riesling KidzBeat | North Turner Street Coors Light Cherry Creek Wood Duck Rose Sat: 12:00pm-9:00pm Labatt Blue Rios de Chile Cabernet Sauvignon White Claw Black Cherry Rios de Chile Chardonnay KidzBeat is a range of activities giving kids arts experiences first-hand - including Corona Rios de Chile Reserve Pinot Noir through playing music themselves, learning dance through workshops and demos, Uncle John’s Apple Cider Aura Moscato and one-on-one sessions with a wide range of musical instruments, mentored by Blue Moon professional blues musicians. Uncle Johns Truly Wild Berry Sam Adams Octoberfest Accessibility Draft: American Fifth Spirits: As an outdoor street festival, the festival venue is naturally wheelchair accessible; Lansing Brewing Co. Penninsula Pils Vodka handicap-accessible parking available on César E. Chávez. Accessible restrooms Lansing Brewing Co. Amber Cream Gin Whiskey are available. Ellison Crescent Fresh Ellison Dawn Street Pale 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019
Thurs, September 19 Nicky T & the Sat, September 21 Snake Charmers BluesFest Kick Off Jam 8:00pm – 9:15pm KidzBeat 7:00pm – 10:30pm | UrbanBeat South Turner Stage 12:00pm - 9:00pm | North Turner Stage TBA Nicky T and The Snake Instrument Petting Zoo, MSU Community Music Charmers are a stone-cold School, Guitar and Bass Workshops, and more! 7:00pm – 8:30pm blues band with a contemporary edge. With David Dance Groups & KidzBeat Music Tomas Esparza Krammer on vocals, he brings his powerful voice 12:00pm - 5:00pm Blues Band that has captivated the Detroit blues community. 9:00pm – 10:30pm LACE 5:30pm - 9:30pm “Bluesy, jazzy, rockin’ fusion kinda sound!” Fri, September 20 KidzBeat 6:00pm - 8:00pm | North Turner Stage Kahlia Cummings / Dance Groups
Southern Avenue Fred Isaac 9:45pm – 11:00pm | South Turner Stage Steve Hilger 6:00pm – 10:00pm | 3:00pm - 3:45pm Turnaround Lounge Southern Avenue is Memphis soul, blues and rock and roll band that is turning the scene on its head. The South Turner Stage Frederick Isaac brings his boundary-breaking Memphis combo sparked a one- Steve Hilger started out fin- unique, improvisational band musical revolution, embodying an organic soul/ ger-picking acoustic guitar style that effortlessly and blues/R&B fusion that reflects the band member’s and evolved into a high-en- diverse roots and commitment to their individual style. comfortably works in a ergy electric blues band and variety of musical styles jazz fusion quintet. He re- and languages, as well Southern Avenue combines the talents of a prodigiously talented set of young musicians who turns to his roots and will as incorporating classical, bring their individual backgrounds to the table to play all original finger-pick- jazz, new-age, and the avant garde in a sound create music that carries the Southern soul legacy ing Delta acoustic blues. that has been described as “cross-cosmopolitan.” into the 21st century, spanning the band member’s wide-ranging musical interests while showcasing the powerful chemistry and electrifying live show they’ve honed through extensive stage and studio experience. Latin Blues Quintet Friday, Sep. 20 Saturday, Sep. 21 6:00pm - 10:00pm 3:30pm - 10:00pm UrbanBeat UrbanBeat
Experience the blues Corzo Effect from a new perspec- 4:00pm – 9:30pm | Turnaround Lounge tive...played on classical Junior Valentine & the All-Stars chamber instruments by The Corzo Effecs plays music from genres such as international musicians 10:45pm – 2:00am | UrbanBeat R&B, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop, Funk, Oldies, Soul, and and led by Daniela Diaz Initially inspired by the Beatles and British Invasion bands, create a very laid back atmosphere for people to Violin-Venezuela and Peri- after being introduced and inspired by blues in high school, come relax and listen to some smooth grooves! cles Gomes, chello and he’s proud to perform and keep rythym, blues, and roots percussion, from Brazil. rock ‘n roll fresh and available in Michigan. Junior Valentine on guitar/bass/vocals is joined by Chris Rumel on bass, Johnny Large on drums, and Troy Amaro on guitar.
Kathleen & the Bridge St Band 6:15pm – 7:30pm South Turner Stage Kathleen Walters has been Stan Budzynski & captivating audiences in and around the 3rd Degree Lansing with Steve Dely on slide guitar, Doug Fritch on the guitar, 4:00pm – 9:30pm | Turnaround Lounge Tim Brouhard on bass/harmonica, Stan Budzynski & 3rd Degree, one of the most and Eric Payne on drums, along recognizable names in blues throughout Lansing’s with local heavy-hitters like Mike music scene, features prominent slide guitarist Stan Lynch, Andy Wilson and Jon Gewirtz. Budzynski, bassist Ron Bretz, drummer Rick Alicea, Their masterful blend of blues, keyboardist Roger Little, and Catherine Groll as their country rock and heart-wrenching smoky vocalist, bring a fresh element of energy, ballad will take the stage by storm! new harmonies, and a variety of electrifying sounds. City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17
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There isn’t nearly enough space in these pages to adequately thank our wonderful sponsors, without whom it would simply be impossible to bring mid-Michigan’s premier free outdoor blues event to Lansing every fall. To all of our sponsors: thank you for your invaluable help. Your support allows MICA to continue to serve as a Grady Hall & catalyst for community development through quality arts programming. the Disciples of Funk 6:00pm – 7:00pm | South Turner Stage Founding Sponsor:
Grady Hall & The Disciples of Funk are best known to get the dance floor moving with their roots in old- school funk, blues, soul, and a unique touch of Latin grooves. This is a band that knows how to entertain with their captivating, high-energy performances that transport audiences back in time with a blend of Sponsors: musical styles, creativity, and one heck of a good time.
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Kathleen Murray & the Groove Council 7:30pm – 9:00pm | South Turner Stage
The Groove Council is the band to catch when you need some funky, horn-driven R&B with that old- school Detroit soul sound. When you put Kathleen’s vocals over a cookin’ rhythm section and those tasty horns, you get a delicious blend of soul, blues, R&B and funk that keeps audiences coming back for more!
Supported in part by Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affair, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Downtown Lansing, Inc., Rotary Club of Lansing Foundation, Capital Region Community Foundation Micro-Retrospective of MICA Artists August 1 - September 28 Artist Reception: Sep. 6, 5-8pm Jamiah Rogers 9:30pm – 11:00pm | South Turner Stage Featured Artists “The BAAADEST Bad Blues Man in Chicago Land, They Call Him The Blues Superman!” ‣ Eric Staib ‣ Faith L. Demyers The Jamiah Rogers band is one of the midwest’s hottest bands and local favorites of the Chicago ‣ Jack Bergeron area. With the man Jamiah Rogers himself on lead ‣ Jill Campbell vocals and guitar, Dionte Skinner on drunms, and Tony Kate Stralkowski Rogers on background vocals and bass, this band will ‣ Pericles Gomes be taking the BluesFest stage and showing us why ‣ Pericles Gomes ‣ they’ve performed internationally to an INCREDIBLE ‣ Terry Terry reception! These three musicians play on one accord, ‣ Bruce Thayer doing what they love to do! They play from the soul, speak to the people, and embrace their gifts.
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11:00pm – 1:00am | UrbanBeat ‣ Jill Campbell ‣ Kate Stralkowski ‣ Faith L.. Demyers Abbey Road 2.0: Not your father’s tribute band! This Beatles revival band interprets Beatles classics from the post-1966 catalogue, putting on a show that will captivate, surprise, entertain, and have you smiling for days. Don’t miss this show! Tuesday - Saturday 1210 Turner Rd. 12pm - 5pm (517) 371-4600 micagallery.org Lansing, MI 48906 Also open via appointment 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019
Thursday, September 19 FESTIVAL KICKOFF at URBANBEAT (limited seating) 1213 Turner St. 7:00pm – 8:00pm ...... TBA 8:30pm – 10:30pm...... Tomas Esparza Blues Band Friday, September 20 NORTH TURNER STAGE North of Clinton on Turner
6:00pm – 8:00pm ...... Dance Workshop 8:00pm – 9:30pm ...... Lace / Kahlia Cummings
SOUTH TURNER STAGE Turner St. + César E. Chávez Ave 6:15pm – 7:30pm ...... Kathleen & the Bridge St Band 8:00pm – 9:15pm ...... Nicky T & the Snake Charmers
9:45pm – 11:00pm ...... Southern Avenue TURNAROUND LOUNGE STAGE Inside Beverage Tent
6:00-6:30pm, 7:45-8:15pm, 9:30-10:00pm ...... Fred Isaac URBANBEAT (limited seating) 1213 Turner St. 6:00pm – 10:00pm ...... Latin Blues Quintet AFTERGLOW at URBANBEAT 1213 Turner St. 11:00pm – 1:00am ...... Junior Valentine & the All-Stars
Saturday, September 21 NORTH TURNER STAGE North of Clinton on Turner 12:00pm – 5:00pm ...... Dance Groups + KidzBeat Music 5:00pm – 9:30pm ...... Lace & others
SOUTH TURNER ST. STAGE Turner St. + César E. Chávez Ave 3:00pm – 3:45pm ...... Steve Hilger 4:30pm – 5:30pm ...... Steve Budzynski & 3rd Degree 6:00pm – 7:00pm ...... Grady Hall & the Disciples of Funk 7:30pm – 9:00pm...... Kathleen Murray & the Groove Council 9:30pm – 11:00pm...... Jamiah Rogers
URBAN BEAT (limited seating) 1213 Turner St. 3:30–4:30pm, 5:30-6:30pm, 7:30-8:30pm, 9:00-10:00pm ...... Latin Blues Quintet TURNAROUND LOUNGE STAGE Inside Beverage Tent 4:00–4:30pm, 5:30–6:00pm, 7:30–8:00pm, & 9:00–9:30pm ...... Corzo Effect Programs include MICA Board of AFTERGLOW at URBANBEAT PRODUCED BY MICA Art Gallery Directors Lansing JazzFest Terry Terry | President 1213 Turner St. Michigan BluesFest Tammy Slavik | VP / Treasurer 11:00pm – 1:00am ...... Abbey Road 2.0 Turner Park Place Tom Cathey | Secretary (1208-1212) Turner David Barr historic building Brandon Leathers rehabilitation project Ray Tadgerson Burning Desires Poetry 1210 Turner St., Lansing, MI 48906 • 517-371-4600 � MICHArts.org Limited seating. Schedule subject to change. The Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst for community development through quality arts programming. Grants, donations and sponsorships support art and artists. City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19 Youngsters take over Owosso's Lebowsky Center for ‘Matilda’
By DAVID WINKELSTERN some dark themes of mistreatment Almost everything about Owosso and child cruelty and Bruner’s stur- Community Players’ “Matilda, The diness as an actress somehow makes Musical” is big. Almost. such themes less brutal. The set is huge. Hundreds of small, Ava Louch as Lavender and Connor painted, foam blocks cover the sides Miller as Bruce are other children that of the massive Lebowsky Center stand out in a cast full of outstanding stage. The 3D adornments contin- performers. The entire classroom of ue up three stories and decorate the children had impressive dancing and entire proscenium. Dirk Rennick and singing abilities for such youthful Dan Wenzlick’s monumental design participants. Duffield and co-direc- includes dungeon bars, oversized tor Garrett Bradley deserve kudos for swings, a bedroom and an illusion of guiding and shepherding the children a large library. It took a team of 36 to to be the competent and entertaining put it all together. team they are. The musical, with book by Dennis Bradley also does some scene steal- Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim ing of his own as the wicked and an- Minchin — that’s based on the Roald imated, Miss Agatha Trunchbull. In Dahl story a busty woman’s outfit designed by “Matilda, the Musical” — has Jil- Allissa Britten, and with exaggerated Sept. 13- Sept. 15 lian Boots makeup by Duffield, Bradley offers an Fri., 8-10 p.m., Sat., 3-5 p.m., 8-10 p.m., conducting over-the-top performance of an over- Sun. 3-5 p.m. a skilled or- ly crabby headmistress. Trunchbull $23, public, $21 senior/student $16, 12 and under chestra of leads a phys ed class, and despite her owossoplayers.com 15. That in- wickedness, does have a well-execut- (989) 723-4003 cludes three ed, end-over-end summersault. trumpet players, three keyboardists Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, played by and two clarinet players. The band Mike Windnagle and Megan Meyer, also features flute, sax, trombone, are no less flamboyant. In a wild, plaid guitar, bass, percussion and— if that’s suit with matching tie, Windnagle ex- not big enough — a bassoon player. pands upon his usual roles by being “Matilda” has plenty of huge, showy, a more prominent figure we love to dance numbers. Co-director Erica despise. Meyer’s athletic dancing, dis- Duffield choreographs battalions of plays of vanity and powerhouse vocals David Lorne Photographic skilled dancers who often fill the stage make her the perfect evil mom. Ru- Alexis Bruner (left) plays a sturdy Matilda in the face of her flamboyant mother with perfectly synchronized flare. dolpho, played nimbly by Isaac Orr, is “Matilda” has 33 ensemble mem- fitting as her lithe dance partner. played by Megan Meyer. bers, including two foursomes that Mary Maurer suits the role of the alternate performances. There are 19 meek, yet kind, teacher who befriends cast members. Of the 52 performers, Matilda. As Miss Honey, Maurer 36 of them are youngsters. It’s the forcefully conveys emotion and re- largest number of children ever fea- veals singing chops that are anything tured in a Community Players pro- but meek. duction. Anna Marie Pasley-Horn as Mrs. It’s the little people who make the Phelps, gives a convincing portrayal as big production especially memorable. the kindhearted librarian. Her reac- Some are as little as third-graders tions to Matilda’s complicated stories and none are bigger than beginning are totally believable. Spotty audio, a seniors in high school. Alexis Bruner, lost wig on opening night and some a seventh-grader, commands the role difficulty understanding the rapid, of Matilda Wormwood. British speech, were distractions. Bruner delights with professional Overall, the little annoyances weren’t singing, acting and delivering most a big deal and were outnumbered by of the lines in “Matilda” in a man- the boisterous energy onstage. ner that’s endearing. The musical has
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Community Music School College of Music www.cms.msu.edu • (517) 355-7661 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019 South Lansing’s multicultural festival returns By AUDREY MATUSZ Last year, after several weeks of vol- unteer hours, the organizers behind the Lansing Harmony festival had prepared for everything, except the weather. Jason Wilkes, the president of the Lansing Neighborhood Council, remembers the cold, windy opening day. The inflatable projection screen was canceled and food vendors were getting anxious. Mike Redding, president of the Churchhill Downs Community Association, remembers standing onstage and hear- ing the slow crescendo of Everett High School’s marching band as they entered Benjamin Davis Park — signaling that the show was on, no matter what. Despite the ominous weather, the inaugural Lansing Harmony event drew a crowd close to 1,200 people, Redding said. Saturday marks the second year of the free-entry festival, and will feature four food vendors, as well as several artists and performers, from the pre- vious year. Representation of Burundi, Scotland, Native American and Tejano culture will Lansing Harmony Saturday, Sept. 14, Rain or shine be a fixture Noon-8 p.m. at the festi- Benjamin Davis Park 5500 Pleasant Grove Road val, among (517) 944-5453 others. Full activities schedule available at lansingharmony.org According to the fes- tival’s architect, Larry Grudt, an art festival in south Lansing is “long over- due.” He said in a survey distributed to residents, the largest demand was for a festival. Beige Planet Photography “The festivals are in Old Town, (Above) Habibi Dancers were a hit at last year's festival, highlighting global unity through sychronious belly dancing routines. Downtown and REO Town, but there (Below) Everett High School's marching band and art department are just a few of the community groups that will have a is no love given to south Lansing,” said presence at this year's festival. Grudt, who co-managed the mid-Mich- magician, petting zoo and hands-on art he is rewarding art vendors that arrive an entity that brings Andrew Brewer of igan BluesFest for five years. “The workshops. Wilkes, who has lived in the on time and stay till 7 p.m. by reimburs- Men Making A Difference, the Lansing rebranding of south Lansing is an south Lansing “off and on” for 20 years, ing them for the application fee. Harmony groups and the Cristo Rey essential part of that.” said the festival is an attempt to create With large sponsorship from neigh- groups, and really start making a con- The organizers echoed a similar mes- more “intergenerational” events in the borhood committees and the success certed effort to do things in South sage of wanting to shift the culture of area. Grudt, who is directing the art of other south Lansing-based festivals, Lansing and market our community.” local art-oriented festivals. They fore- market and who was the director of the Adam Hussain, the 3rd Ward council- (Those interested in volunteering or went a beer tent and banned smoking Keys to Creativity gallery in the Lansing man, said some residents want to make selling art at Lansing Harmony contact in favor of more emphasis on youth Mall, said he aims to reverse the trend steps towards modeling the infrastruc- Larry Grudt at [email protected].) activities. To cater to younger audienc- of paying onstage talent while making tures present in other sides of town. es there will be inflatables, puppets, a art vendors pay to participate. Instead, “It starts this conversation of having
Performances: Tejano Sound Band Main stage Starfarm 3:45-5 p.m. Main stage 1-3 p.m. Magician Brad Lancaster Kids stage Lansing Hoops 4:30-5:15 p.m. Kids stage 1-1:45 p.m. Habibi Dancers Main stage Steven Puppets 5-6 p.m. Kids stage 2-2:45 p.m. Burundian Choir Main stage Glen Erin Band 6-7 p.m. Main stage 3-3:45 p.m. Global Village Main stage The Music Lady – Beverly Meyer 7-8 p.m. Kids stage 3:14-4 p.m. City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 21 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019 Born from chaos: Ten Pound Fiddle's Phil Ochs Song Night
By AUDREY MATUSZ When Sonny Ochs discusses what it was like being the sister of one of the most prolific American folk-song- writers, she starts at the family dinner table. Five people sitting together, all with books in front of them. One of her favorite gags as a child was mak- ing her youngest brother, Phil, burst out in laughter during dinner, knowing it would get him exiled to the kitchen. Ochs, 82, still feels bad about antag- onizing her younger brother, but has tried to make up for it over the past three decades The Phil Ochs Song Night is a touring tribute show commemorating the late folk legend. Friday, the core members of the troupe will perform Ochs’ original songs at the MSU Community Music School. The core group members who will perform Friday are Reggie Harris (guitar), Greg Greenway (keyboard/gui- tar), Tom Prasada-Rao (guitar/violin/ fiddle) and Pat Wictor (guitar/dobro). As the Fiddle’s 45th season opener, the set will turn back the clock with lyrics that exemplify anti-war sentiments Courtesy Photo during the ’60s. (Left to right) Pat Wictor, Reggie Harris, Tom Prasada-Rao and Greg Greenway. “My motivation was that Phil’s songs didn’t die,” Ochs said. “Unfortunately, Shortly after Phil Ochs’ death by sui- she is clever about bringing on young the same things he was complaining cide in 1976, his sister was asked to do talent to perform at tribute shows. One about back then are still relevant today.” interviews and host weekly music shows of her heroes is a Chicago-based musi- Ochs hosted the first Phil Ochs trib- in his memory. Growing up, she said her cian, Zachary Stevenson, who has em- ute show inside a Manhattan folk club brother was reclusive and they “didn’t ulated legends such as Ochs and Buddy 36 years ago. The format has changed bond over anything.” After she moved to Holly on stages across North America. greatly over the years, from an open mic New York City in the ’60s, she followed Stevenson is just one example of the to a rehearsed quartet. The first couple her brother’s career, sitting in the audi- expansive network Ochs has accumulat- of runs she described as “chaotic and ence at Manhattan dives and Carnegie ed through hosting the series. disorganized” due to the high volume Hall. “I always knew what I was doing was of musicians wishing to participate. Re- “I really liked what he did,” she said, the right thing,” Ochs said. “His music gardless of how she felt about the show, noting her apolitical childhood was has to be heard; it can’t be let go.” a representative from Folk City caught stirred after listening to her brother’s Sally Potter, the booking agent for the open mic and asked her to host one music, as well as the Kingston Trio and the Fiddle, is responsible for bringing at their bar in Greenwich Village. Peter, Paul and Mary. She added that the Song Nights back to Lansing about every five years. She said the group’s set will consist of seven to 10 songs. The next night, Ten Pound Fiddle will feature the “Fiddle Scouts,” the or- ganization’s donation-based youth pro-
gramming. Saturday’s event is a “Drum- Chuck Winans munity” workshop where children (ages Sonny Ochs poses with a picture of her 3-13) can participate in a drum circle brother Phil Ochs. led by Lori Fithian. Parents are wel- come to jump in too. The folk roots and dance showcase of- tening rooms in the state.” fers experiences for all ages, Potter said, “This lets the music take over,” she from discounted student tickets at every said. “It’s not broken by a phone, flash. show to winter holiday sing-a-longs. We want our performers to have the best She added that what continues to opportunities to present their message.” bring national acts like the Phil Ochs Song Nights back on the Ten Pound Fiddle roster is being “one of the few lis- City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 23 Abigail Pesta raises voices of 'The Girls,' not their abuser
By BILL CASTANIER the case for a heightened awareness Abigail Pesta’s new book, “The and an understanding of how predators Girls,” shares the stories of 25 survi- groom and prey on victims. vors involved in the federal sentencing “It’s important to know the signs of Larry Nassar, the former Michigan of predators. It’s not like a segment State University and U.S. Olympic doc- of “Law and Order” when the creepy tor. The young women’s stories trace his music comes on as a predator enters the three-decade predation over athletes, room,” Pesta said. resulting in a piece that is as inspira- As mentioned earlier, the situations tional as it is disturbing. of abuse described in the book are in Ever since a sliver of the horrors of the survivor’s own words and they are Nassar’s sexual abuse were exposed by graphic and real. In addition, the bru- the Indianapolis Star in 2016, it’s been tality of some coaches is disturbing. a slow drip with each day revealing “Hopefully, they will help prevent another outrage or deserved condem- something like this happening in the nation of MSU’s role. Courtesy Photo future,” the author said. “What if one As examples, a “Grid of Shame” pic- Pesta person had listened?” togram in a recent Wall Street Journal shows “Sparty” in the bottom right cor- talking to editors about a book, she was ner, pulled down by the Nassar scandal. told the story would soon grow cold. Pesta said the nature of gymnastics Then there’s the recent fine from the She said, “They couldn’t have been contributes to this psyche of disbelief U.S. Department of Education of $4.5 more wrong.” and self-blaming. million for the university’s violations of This was before Judge Rosemarie “Athletes are isolated from their par- Title IX law. Aquilina allowed the survivors to make ents,” she said. “Kids want college schol- Forget the slow drip reading Pesta’s victim statements. arships, they are taught to trust and book is an ice-cold bucket of water “She made the case personal and did obey their coaches.” dumped on your head. Most everyone something incredible in the courtroom,” One survivor, now a coach, told her, in mid-Michigan has lived through Pesta said. “If you are a kid, you’ll do anything to POLO TATE the recriminations, the trial, the finger Also to hit shelves this month was please the coach.” September 12 · 7pm pointing, and the blaming and shaming Rachael Denhollander’s memoir, Pesta said that coaches, gymnastic “How Much is a Little Girl Worth.” Author, actress and survivor Polo Tate of victims, so we think we know every- officials, police and university employ- will be joining us for the evening to Denhollander was the first survivor to thing there is to know about the case. ees were enablers. In the book she doc- share Deep Dark Blue, her Young Adult However, Pesta’s compassionate go on the record after the article ran in uments that 13 women reported the story about sexual assault as a cadet in in-depth reporting is startling in its the Indianapolis Star. abuse to 11 employees at Michigan State the United States Air Force. entirety and candor and should be read Pesta used a chronological approach University including trainers, coaches by coaches, counselors, therapists, law in telling the maturation of Larry and doctors. It was a panel of Nassar’s MAGIC / KEYFORGE enforcement officers, sports writers, Nassar into a master predator over peers who on review gave him a green GAME NIGHT parents of young athletes and athletes, three decades. He had been successful in light to return to abusing young girls. September 17 · 6pm grooming young patients, their parents Pesta writes, “The bottom line: Larry, university officials and especially uni- Play Magic or KeyForge in a casual, versity presidents. Parental discretion and convinced the university, medical the all-important doctor, was widely and gymnastic officials that his actions friendly environment. Commander is should be used with younger athletes. trusted. The young women were not.” the most popular Magic format these Pesta is a highly regarded freelance were approved medical treatments. In one instance, Pesta chronicles a nights. All Magic products are 20% journalist, with bylines in the Wall “He was effective and over decades he survivor who did report abuse to a coach, off for those who attend the event. Street Journal, The Atlantic, Newsweek, honed his skills,” she said. “Decades lat- later discovering the coach reported the Cosmopolitan and Glamour magazine. er the survivors didn’t want to believe conversation to Nassar. She also makes SCHULER BOOK CLUB Her writing is straight forward and they were sexually abused,” she said. September 18 · 6pm compelling without straying into sen- Join us monthly for the Schuler Book sationalism. Above all, she was able to Club—a great way to create community, connect personally with 25 survivors, and engage with new books. This most of them lesser known athletes, 50th Anniversary Sale! months book is The Leisure Seeker by with them telling her intimate stories of To celebrate, we are offering Michael Zadoorian. Nassar’s sexual abuse. The author said in an interview from INGHAM GREAT START: her Brooklyn, New York, home she 50% Off PLAY GROUP became interested in writing a book only Used books $50 or less September 17 · 11am after Nassar’s highly-publicized trial in 20% off New Books Join us for a special playgroup Lansing. Pesta had previously authored with Ingham Great Start during our an article in Cosmopolitan about one of Exclusions: behind counter/under glass, Pulps & related, Genius of Play month! Signed & Limited Editions, Football programs, posters. the survivors, Lindsey Lemke, who was one of the first to publicly identify her- Curious Book Shop self amid a flurry of victim-blaming on 307 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing social media. (517) 332-0112 • Mon.-Sat. 10-8, Sun. 12-5 We validate parking • curiousbooks.com Pesta said when she first started 24 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019 Allen Market Place, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. 517-999-3911.
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Comedian Shane Mauss fuses science and humor “Stockholm Syndrome” was American singer- in his podcast and stand-up routines, brining local songwriter Derek Webb’s first solo-studio album scientists onstage for nerd-approved banter. At to break into the Billboard Top 200 albums chart. the end of the night, Mauss brings all the guests In a press release, Webb said to commemorate back onstage for a panel discussion led by the project, he is “taming” the original album’s audience questions. electronic and urban sounds into “radically intimate, acoustic reinterpretations.” 8-11 p.m., $18 8-10 p.m., $20 door, 1300 Eureka St. The Robin Theatre Lansing 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing Facebook.com/Thefledge therobintheatre.com (517) 230-7679 (989) 878-1810 City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25
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Rose of the West, featuring vocalist/guitarist Gina Barrington, headlines Mac’s Bar. (Courtesy Photo) Mile Twelve performs at Elderly Instruments in Old Town. (Courtesy Photo) Milwaukee dream-pop outfit head into Lansing Emerging Boston-based bluegrass group plays Old Town Friday, Sept. 13 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Wednesday, Sept. 18 @ Elderly Instruments, 1100 N. Washington, Lansing. All ages, $12, $10 adv., 7 p.m. All ages, $15, 7 p.m. Rose of the West released its self- delving deeper into trip-hop, shoegaze For the last year, Elderly Instruments While the group, which formed in titled dreamy debut album last year, via and psych-infused indie-pop. Earlier this has not only been selling the finest 2014, does have an undeniable old-timey Communicating Vessels Records, and year, the contemplative outfit —which of stringed instruments, they’ve also soul, Mile Twelve’s latest record, “City quickly garnered praise for the moody- also comprises Thomas Gilbert (guitar, become an up-and-coming music venue, on a Hill,” shows all five band members yet-wistful original tunes penned by Gina synthesizer), Erin Wolf (keys, vocals, hosting a series of first-rate acoustic bringing a variety of contemporary Barrington (vocals/guitar). harmonium), Cedric LeMoyne (bass) concerts. influences to the table. Aside from Blurred Culture praised the LP, saying and Dave Power (drums) — released a On Sept. 18, Elderly hosts Mile Twelve, critical praise, the disc also won three it’s “about as dreamy as it gets” while video for the brooding single, “Roads.” also comparing the album’s enigmatic “‘Roads’ is really about duality; its biggest-named Americana act yet. IBMA Momentum Awards. lyrics and lush melodies to icons like feeling torn, lost, overwhelmed and The Boston and Nashville-based group Along with virtuoso-playing skills, Siouxsie & the Banshees and Kate scared about, yet enthralled with, the is firmly rooted in the traditional world the members of Mile Twelve also take Bush. The publication also applauded possibilities in life,” Barrington said. of bluegrass and folk, dishing up plenty pride in their pensive lyric sheets. The the Milwaukee-based singer, saying “she “It’s one of the songs that’s been with of precise pickin’ and soaring vocal album explores various perspectives, exudes an organic mysteriousness as me longest, and the first one that came harmonies. Over the years, the group such as a war veteran with PTSD she croons." together during the making of the album has toured across North America, (“Jericho”), a Jewish immigrant This month, Rose of the West is which pointed it, and the band, in its Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and evading war (“Liberty”) and a man who touring across the Midwest, East Coast ultimate direction.” Japan. The five-piece ensemble cannot escape the stigma of the penal and Canada. Friday, the group headlines That song, like many others on the new comprises Evan Murphy (guitar), David system (“Innocent Again”). From there, an all-ages gig at Mac’s Bar. Openers will album, comes from a dark, yet genuine Benedict (mandolin), Bronwyn Keith- “Barefoot in Jail” offers up a light- include Fade and Krissy Booth. place. “About 50 percent of them Hynes (fiddle), Nate Sabat (bass) and hearted power waltz and “Journey’s Barrington spun her artistic wheels were written some years back when BB Bowness (banjo). End” delivers an ethereal, old-time for six years in Los Angeles before I was going through personal things,” “They truly are an exciting, award- dream sequence. returning home to Wisconsin. Soon Barrington told the Shepard Express winning group,” said AJ Glaub, the To buy tickets, visit elderly.com/events after, she issued a solo EP and formed back in April. “I don’t write the happiest promoter and show coordinator for or call the store at (517) 372-7880. the short-lived band, Nightgown. songs. I write for people who are looking Elderly Instruments. “This will be an Ultimately, she solidified a band and to feel some kind of happiness or be intimate performance that no bluegrass properly launched Rose of the West, fulfilled in their sadness.” fan in Mid-Michigan should miss.”
DESTINATION WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Trivia Night: The Office 10PM Rodeo Boys 9PM 80s Horror Movie Night 8PM Black Mass 9PM Coach's, 6201 Bishop Rd. New Rule 9PM Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River, East Lansing Karaoke 9PM Karaoke 9PM Karaoke 9PM LIVE The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Old School Thursdays w/Jalese 8:30PM Smooth Daddy 9:30PM Smooth Daddy 9:30PM Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Karaoke DJ E Nyce vs DJ Crazy Caz Roux AND Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee Trivia with Sporcle 9PM Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish 8PM The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. The Tenth Mountain Division 8PM Lzrd 9PM Little Liars 8PM Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Boys of Fall 7PM Thin Lips 7PM Rose of the West 7PM LOCAL Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Rd., East Lansing New Rule 6PM Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave. Derek Webb 8PM The Wolves 8PM Upcoming show? Contact Unicorn, 327 Cesar E. Chavez, Lansing Live Music with Capital Sundogs 9PM Live Music with The Dirty Boys 9PM [email protected] Urban Beat, 1213 Turner Rd. SAM.I.AM 5PM Fred Isaac 5PM Craig Hendershott 5PM City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 27 From Page 24 promoting local artists of all talents! 5-8 p.m. EVENTS Pokémon Party (Age 8 & up) - Celebrate 137 FItzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge. Clinton County Arts, 215 N Clinton Ave, St Johns. all things Pokemon! Crafts, play or trade with Annual Fall Festival - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 8800 trainers! 1-3 p.m. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 Studio (in)Process - 6-9 p.m. MSU Broad Art Arts Night Out with Pooh Stevenson - West Grand River Ave., Fowlerville. michigan.org. S. Capitol Ave. cadl.org Lab, 565 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing. 517- Free Family Friendly event! 5-8 p.m. Absolute 884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Gallery, 307 E Grand River Ave, Lansing. Art of Dining Fundraiser - 5-8 p.m. Clinton Recycling Drive 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Greater 517-482-8845. County Smith Hall, 819 W Park St, St. Johns. Laingsburg Recyclers, 651-2005 or 651-6437 Downtown, Laingsburg. laingsburg.us. Friday, September 13 Come From Away - 8 p.m. Wharton Center Cafecito Caliente 5k 2019 - Celebrate for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Hispanic Heritage Month. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Maguire Second Saturday Supper - 5-6 p.m. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Lansing. 517-353-1982. whartoncenter.com. Park, 4900 N. Aurelius Rd, Lansing. lansingmi.gov. Mayflower Congregational Church, 2901 W. Mt. Hope Ave, Lansing. 517-484-3139. Lake Erie Wing Watch 4-1 p.m. Michigan Friday Clay Lab - Summer - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Eaton Rapids Air 2019 - Family-friendly mayflowerchurch.com. Audubon, 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200, Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, festival that hosts nearly 100 Airstream Coaches Okemos. michiganaudubon.org. Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. along our roadways! 12 p.m. Eaton Rapids. Summer Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Meridian Township Central Park Pavilion, 5151 EVENTS The Great American Trailer Park Environmental Stewardship Work Day - Marsh Road, Okemos. .meridian.mi.us. Musical - 8-10:30 p.m. The Ledges Playhouse, Volunteer for one or more of a series of natural Adult Escape Room (Adults) - Theme: 137 FItzgerald Park Dr., Grand Ledge. area work days. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. East Lansing. Uncle John’s Fall Craft & Gift Show - 9 Game of Thrones. To register call 517-694-9351 cityofeastlansing.com. a.m. - 5 p.m. Uncle John’s Cider Mill, St. Johns. x3. 6-7 p.m. CADL Holt-Dehli, 2078 N. Aurelius Katrin Sigurdardottir Opening ujcidermill.com. Rd., Holt. cadl.org. Reception - 6-8 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Garden Club Saturday Meeting - 11 a.m.- Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-884- 12 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E ARTS Eaton Rapids Air 2019 - Family-friendly 4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Jefferson St, Grand Ledge. grandledge.lib.mi.us. festival that hosts nearly 100 Airstream Coaches Come From Away - 2 p.m. Wharton Center along our roadways! Noon. Eaton Rapids. Skyshapes Art Exhibition -Opening event. Lake Erie Wing Watch - 4-1 p.m. Michigan for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East 6-8 p.m. Lansing Art Gallery, 119 N Washington Audubon, 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200, Lansing. 517-353-1982. whartoncenter.com. Holt Farmers Market Mini-Market - 2-6 Sq, Ste 101, Lansing. 517-374-6400. Okemos. michiganaudubon.org. p.m. Holt Farmers Market, 2150 Cedar St, Holt. Create Your own Flag - 1-3 p.m. East Lansing delhitownship.com. MUSIC Lansing Harmony Celebration - 12-8 p.m. Public Library, 950 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517- 5500 Pleasant Grove, Lansing. lansingmi.gov. 381-1410. retreadart.com. Howl at the Moon: Guided Night Walk - Dogs Phil Ochs Song Night - 7:30-10 p.m. MSU on a leash and flashlights are welcome. 8-9 Community Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn, Lansing Ignite FC vs. Chattanooga Red Free Public Tours - 1 pm & 3 p.m. Eli and p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Rd, East Lansing. tenpoundfiddle.org. Wolves SC - 7-9 p.m. Cooley Stadium, 505 E Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., Okemos. 517-349-3866. meridian.mi.us. Michigan Ave, Lansing. 517-483-7400. East Lansing. 884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu Saturday, September 14 MSU Group Tours - Walking tour of the MSU Lansing’s 1st Annual Prayer Walk/ The Great American Trailer Park Musi- campus. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. MSU Union, 49 Abbot Praise Fest - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hope Sports CLASSES AND SEMINARS cal - 8-10:30 p.m. The Ledges Playhouse, 137 Road, East Lansing. Complex, 5801 N Aurelius Rd., Lansing. FItzgerald Park Dr., Grand Ledge. Everything You Need to Know About Rebel Nell Launch Party - 5-8 p.m. Brenke Mason “Sunshine” Farmers Market - The MUSIC Fish Ladder / Bad Annie’s, 1209 Turner, Lansing. Parenting - 2:30-5 p.m. East Lansing Public outdoor market is back for our 15th year! 9 a.m.- 517-927-8293. Library, 950 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-351- 1 p.m. Mason. business.masonchamber.org. 2420. bestbabykit.com. Music in Nature - Strings and Wood - 5-8 Mount Hope Quilters - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Rd., Refuge Recovery Lansing - Meetings are Okemos. 517-349-3866. meridian.mi.us. a Buddhist inspired approach to recovery from LITERATURE AND POETRY Custom Quilts, 5676 Okemos Rd, Haslett. addiction. All are welcome! 7:30-8:30 p.m. Just B Yoga, 106 Island Ave., Lansing. Creating a Poem: A Poetry Workshop in Two Night Sky Viewing (All Ages) - Join experts Sunday, September 15 Parts (Registration Required) - 1-3 p.m. Grand from the MSU Observatory. 8-9 p.m. CADL TGIF Dance Party - 7 p.m. -12 a.m. Hawk Ledge Library, 131 E. Jefferson St. 517-627-7014. Williamston, 3845 Vanneter Rd. #1, Williamston. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Hollow, 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath. 734-604-5095. cadl.org. tgifdance.com. Great Library Card Extravaganza (All Broad Wellness: Yoga - Free with online Ages) - Get a CADL card or show your card registration. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad ARTS for a small prize and entry into prize drawings. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. CADL Foster, 200 N. Foster Ave., See Out on the town, Page 28 Art Walk: Chalk It Up! - Fun, community event Lansing. cadl.org. CROSSWORD SOLUTION From Pg. 25 SUDOKU SOLUTION From Pg. 25 SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 IOU BAND LIVE AT THE HANNAH COMMUNITY CENTER
Inward Outward Upward Studios presents IOU Band, an original local outfit led by singer Leah Marie Wise. The band is formed from a 23-person collective, IOU Arts Productions, unifying the creative aspirations of artists, songwriters and musicians. Tickets are $10 per person at the door, proceeds go to the Lansing Rescue Mission. 8-11 p.m. $10 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing iouarts.com
SATURDAY, SEPT 14 >> WHIMSICAL FACE MUGS WITH CURT LACROSS SUNDAY, SEPT 15. >> CAPITAL CITY DRAGON BOAT RACE
The art of face mugs originated in the South, Watch teams of 15 to 20 people race across a with the intent to drive away evil spirits or scare pond, led by a traditional Chinese dragon mast. All children from its alcoholic contents. LaCross proceeds donated by participants go to support got his Masters of Fine Arts from Michigan State the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing which University in 1977 and has led various sculptural provides an array of low-barrier services including workshops around the country exploring career development, support groups and clothing. archetypes and psychological philosophies. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free Noon-2 p.m., $45 Hawk Island County Park Lansing Art Gallery 1601 Cavanaugh Road, Lanisng 119 N. Washington Square, Lansing womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org, facebook.com/LansingArtGallery (517) 372-9163 (517) 374-6400 28 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • September 11, 2019 From Page 27 MSU Museum, East Lansing. events.msu.edu. Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517- 884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. EVENTS Make $50,000 to $70,000 Juggling - Learn how to juggle! 2-4 p.m. Building Community: Resisting Hate. 7 p.m. Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., Club Spartan, Case Hall, MSU, 842 Chestnut Rd, East Lansing. East Lansing. 517-432-3493. a year EVENTS CanHope Support Group - 6:30-7:45 p.m. AL!VE, 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. Annual Picnic - Scandinavian Society of myalive.com. Greater Lansing Annual Potluck - lots of fun, food, fellowship. For info call 517-482-8357. 2-5 Coffee & Chat with Sen. Curtis Hertel, p.m. Members residence, 3609 Hull Rd., Leslie. Jr. - 9-10 a.m. Prime Time Seniors Program, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Back the Blue (Festival & 5k) - Back the Badge Michigan is a group that works to honor DDL Walking Club - 10-11 a.m. DeWitt District and support Michigan law enforcement. 9 a.m.-2 Library, 13101 Schavey Rd, DeWitt. 517-669-3156. Seeking full-time p.m. Adado Riverfront Park, 300 N. Grand Ave., dewittlibrary.org. Lansing. lansingmi.gov. Mason Chess & Backgammon Club - 6-8 CMN Benefit Car Show - to benefit Sparrow p.m. Bestsellers Books, 360 S. Jefferson St, Sales Exec Children’s Center. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shaheen Mason. business.masonchamber.org. Chevrolet, 632 American Rd. cccorvette.org. Movie Discussion Group (Adults) - 5:30- City Pulse is hiring sales execs. East Lansing Farmers Market - 10 a.m.-2 6:30 p.m. CADL Foster, 200 N. Foster Ave., p.m. Valley Court Park, 300 Valley Court, East Lansing. 517-485-5185. cadl.org. It’s not just a job — it’s a Ph.D. in sales education. Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com. MSU Group Tours - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. MSU Enter the most lucrative profession on earth: Sales. Eaton Rapids Air 2019 - Family-friendly Union, 49 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. Learn how to do it at City Pulse. festival that hosts nearly 100 Airstream Coaches along our roadways! Noon. Eaton Rapids. Refuge Recovery Lansing - Meetings are Age and experience are not an issue. We will train you if you have a Buddhist inspired approach to recovery from Fall Craft & Gift Show - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Uncle addiction. All are welcome! 6-7 p.m. The Fledge, the right personality and drive. 1300 Eureka St., Lansing. John’s Cider Mill, St. Johns. Then grow with City Pulse — or take your education to a bigger Grand Adventure Race - Paddle, bike, and ARTS run triathlon. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jaycee Park, 525 playing field. E. River St, Grand Ledge. glgrandadventure.com. Pour Painting - Create your own masterpiece by way of acrylic pour flow painting on canvas. Lake Erie Wing Watch - 4-1 p.m. Michigan All supplies included. 10-11:30 a.m. AL!VE, 800 W Audubon, 2310 Science Parkway, Suite 200, Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. myalive.com. INTERESTED? Okemos. michiganaudubon.org.
Meet your Friendly Neighborhood Church - Petting zoo, face painting, games Tuesday, September 17 Call Berl Schwartz • (517) 999-5061 and food! 12:30-3 p.m. Bretton Woods Covenant Church, 925 Bretton Rd., Lansing. 517-323-3316. CLASSES AND SEMINARS
Red Panda Day Celebration - 11 a.m.-3 Beginning American Style Tango - Dance 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. myalive.com. Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, p.m. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Class. 7:15-8:05 p.m. Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. Lansing. 517-483-4222. potterparkzoo.org. Hannah Blvd, East Lansing. 517-364-8888. Death Cafe - 1-2:30 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Recycled Materials Baskets - 2-4 p.m. Tardeada- Mini-Fiesta - Fundraiser. Beginning Cha Cha Group Dance Class Lansing Art Gallery, 119 N Washington Sq, Ste 101, 1-5 p.m. Cristo Rey Church, 201 W Miller Rd., - 8:15-9:05 p.m. Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Injury Clinic - Free consult with a sports or Lansing. 517-374-6400. lansingartgallery.org. Lansing. 517-394-4639. Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. 517-364-8888. health professional. 5:30-7 p.m. AL!VE, 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. MUSIC ARTS Beginning Italian - 1-2 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. Kiwanis Monthly Meeting - 6-8 p.m. Grand Vinyl Night Tuesdays - Bring some. Borrow 517-337-1113. Come From Away - 1 p.m. Wharton Center Ledge District Library, 131 S. Jefferson. Grand some. Trade some. Play some. 7 p.m. Unicorn for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Ln, East Ledge. grandledge.lib.mi.us. Lounge, 327 Cesar E Chavez Ave., Lansing. Lansing. 517-353-1982. whartoncenter.com. Chinese Cooking with Chef Ming Loui (Adults) - Let’s Eat & Talk & Learn About Each Lansing Area Parkinson’s Support Free Public Tours - 1 pm & 3 p.m. Eli and Other series. 6:30-7:30 p.m. CADL Haslett, 1590 Group - 6-8 p.m. Burcham Hills, 2700 Burcham Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., Franklin St., Haslett. 517-339-2324. cadl.org. Dr., East Lansing. 517-230-2629. East Lansing. 884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu IIBA Mid-Michigan Chapter Workshop - MSU Group Tours - 1-3 p.m. MSU Union, 49 Job Market and Resume Building 5:30-7:30 p.m. MUSIC Abbot Rd., East Lansing. MSUFCU, 3777 West Rd., East Lansing. Yawn Patrol Toastmasters - 7-8:30 a.m. The Page Men Concert (All Ages) - 2-3 Preparing for an Emergency (Adults) p.m. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Two Men and Truck Corporate, 3400 Belle Chase - Learn how to prepare for natural disasters. Way, Lansing. 517-214-3327. yawnpatrol.com. Ave, Lansing. cadl.org. 6:30-7:30 p.m. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. cadl.org. ARTS Monday, September 16 LITERATURE AND POETRY Adult Clay - Summer - 6:15-9:15 p.m. Reach
CLASSES AND SEMINARS Paws for Reading at GLADL - Come and TUESDAY, SEPT 17. – MEDICATION DISPOSAL EVENT AT THE CAPITOL read to a therapy dog! 6-7 p.m. Grand Ledge Beginning American Style Foxtrot - Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Group Dance Class. 8:15-9:05 p.m. Michigan Ledge. 517-627-7014. Clean out your medicine cabinets and bring Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing. your unused, unwanted or expired medications 517-364-8888. Preschool Storytime - for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. 11 to the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing for safe Beginning West Coast Swing Dance a.m.-12 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, disposal. The receptacle will accept inhalers, Class - Group Dance class. 7:15-8:05 p.m. 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-7014. controlled substance medications, ointments and Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East ped meds, among others. The drop-off will not Lansing. 517-364-8888. EVENTS accept syringes, medical waste or hazardous Business Model Workshop - 9-10 a.m. 100 Women Who Care Quarterly pharmaceuticals. Gaynor Entrepreneurship Lab, 651 N. Shaw Ln, Meeting - 5-6 p.m. The University Club of MSU, East Lansing. 3435 Forest Rd., Lansing. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. greaterlansing100womenwhocare.com. State Capitol Building Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives - Presentation “Working Class Targets: Law and Alzheimer’s Support Group - 3:30-4:30 facebook.com/michiganpharmacists the Oppression of the Urban Poor.” 11:15 a.m. p.m. AL!VE: Your Community Well-Being Place, (517) 484-1466 City Pulse • September 11, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 29
FOOD & DRINK DINING OUT IN GREATER LANSING Five things that make a winery accessible By JUSTIN KING With the change in weather, this Malbec is perennially one of the best pendable at a lower price, while likely I try to cook an array of world cui- seems about a good a time as any to Malbec’s for the money in the world. Ex- offering other impeccable wines. Below sines at home, and often enough, I have show a few of those who make some de- pect to pay about $25. It’s a fantastically is that shortlist of wineries who should dependable wines and wineries in my licious red wines. versatile wine for all meats. at least have some presence in the Lan- head. But that all depends on if I know Hoopes Vineyard’s 2015 bottling of Malbecs tend to look somewhat pur- sing market. I can find an adventurous bottle on that The Mutt from their “Hoopla” line is ple and opaque in the glass, and this California particular day. generous in its richness. Retailing for tasty wine is no different. I don’t often Hoopes Vineyard (Napa Valley) There’s an interesting about $23 (some of their wines get call Malbecs graceful, because they’re Morgan Winery (Central Coast) class of winery that isn’t down into the $17-20 range), it’s mostly not, but this comes close. Most impor- Oregon commonly found on merlot with about 20% cabernet sauvi- tantly, like The Brooks Wines (Willamette Valley) most wine shelves. The gnon blended in. It smells and drinks Mutt from Cal- Washington ideal winery should: like some Napa wines I’ve had at the ifornia hints at, L’Ecole No. 41 (Columbia Valley) A: Generally, not be $50 level. There are evident layers of this is a seriously France difficult to get in Lansing. fruit to this wine, but not overstuffed jammy wine that Saint-Cosme (Rhone) B: Come in bottles for sale from like a poorly made jam. has enough back- Zind-Humbrecht (Alsace) the winery less than $30 retail (while The Mutt is a very fun mix of plum- bone (acid and William Fevre (Chablis) more expensive bottles may exist). like flavors, raspberries, currants and an tannins) to sup- Germany C: Sell bottles that are worth far more oak presence that corral the tannins of port it. I would Karthauserhof (Mosel) than what they are priced for, or than this wine — rather than jump the line kill for a burger Dr. Loosen (Mosel) what its competitors give in value com- to make you feel like you’re chewing on when drinking Spain parison — given that the bottles are not wood. This is the product of the wine this wine, but it’s Bodegas Muga (Rioja) unnecessarily old. aging 18 months in old French oak bar- fruity enough to Bodegas Emilio Moro D: Give great representations of the rels. Caveat emptor: There are proba- be enjoyed in so (Ribera del Duero) style of wine of its region. bly more than 100 wines with dogs on Justin King many other ways. Italy E: Not be conjured up from the mar- labels. It’s a thing. So, if this sounds up Hoopes Vineyard's This wine is much Produttori del Barbaresco keting teams of enormous corporations. your alley, remember the name of the 2015 bottling of The less about oak (Piedmont) When you can hit those five factors, wine when talking with your preferred Mutt is generous than the pure Vietti (Piedmont) in its richness and that’s an extremely rewarding sweet independent retailer. velvety fruit of Australia goes for about $23 spot. These are wineries that I have full As the crow flies about 6,000 miles top-level Mendoza d’Arenberg (Southeast Australia) retail. confidence to grab off the shelf, and southeast from Napa (and that would production. Time Brokenwood (Hunter Valley) know that no matter what specific wine be one impressive crow), Achaval-Fer- and time again, Achaval-Ferrer comes Argentina it is, that it will show better than nearly rer is a true leader of Argentina’s wine through as a no-doubt recommendation. Achaval-Ferrer (Mendoza) all of its competition for the price. quality at an affordable cost. The 2016 Bodegas Emilio Moro’s 2017 Finca Re- Bodegas Catena Zapata (Mendoza) salso is a steal at $15. If you don’t see it Susana Balbo Wines (Mendoza) on a local shelf, it’s very easy to order, Austria as it’s made in larger quantities. It’s Domane Wachau (Wachau) Fresh food from the dry region of Ribera del Due- Justin King is an Advanced Sommeli- Family fun! ro about 75 miles north of Madrid. This er through the Court of Master Somme- style of big fruited and peppery tempra- liers. He is owner of Bridge Street Social, 3 LOCATIONS nillo is a natural extension for California a wine-and-cocktails focused restaurant zinfandel lovers. in DeWitt, and Bar Mitena, a Spanish Having tasted somewhere around winebar opening this year on Lansing’s 25,000 or so wines in my life, there are Eastside. He can be reached at justingk- few wineries that have always been de- [email protected]. A special just for you! Buy One Dinner GET ONE
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