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FOR Wood, who is likely to be Council pres- Schor plans to target neighborhood economic development ident next year, said she believes the focus DESIGN on neighbors and the corridor develop- With a push and pull tension between ment is important. neighborhoods and large scale develop- “We know from our experiences with ments long gnawing at city government, Colonial Village that those business - incoming Mayor Andy Schor is reshuffling es helped the neighborhood,” she said. his departments and cabinet leaders to “People could walk to them. And even with send a message: economic development of economic downturns, the area was able to neighborhoods matter. remain with more owner occupied hous- Under his plan, the Department of ing. That’s good.” Planning and Neighborhood Development Schor is considering appointing a busi- will be split into two cabinet-level depart- ness ombudsman to assist business in nav- ments: one Economic Development and igating the city’s often complicated and at Danny Sorrells of Lansing was the first Planning, the other Neighborhoods and times byzantine licensing, inspections and reader to correctly identify the Nov. Citizen Engagement. occupancy permits processes. Wood said 14 Eye for Design as the niche on the It’s partially a symbolic move, but it’s she was not necessarily opposed to this Christ’s Kingdom Builders Church at also elevating neighborhood concerns, idea, but said she would also like to see the 719 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing. organizations and stabilizations to the new mayor focus on customer service. An Eye for Design mug awaits him at cabinet level. The move comes as a direct “If it takes pushing 15 buttons to reach City Pulse. He adds that “the building result of Schor’s door to door work during a live person, that’s not good,” she said. was fashioned after the Alamo.” The the mayoral campaign this summer, he “If you then have to leave a message, but building is the former home of the said. His consolidation of economic devel- don’t hear back, that’s not good either. Athens Grill, and then housed Ramon’s opment issues and planning is also a We need a situation where those calls are Alamo restaurant, which moved into response to citizen concerns, he said. being returned, even if the employee can’t this building from its former location Ingham County Commissioner Brian immediately answer the question and has across the street. McGrain will oversee the new Economic to do more research. It’s all about custom- Development and Planning Department, er service.” while Andrea Crawford, who was tapped Also, he is considering returning code The snow-surrounded silhouette in 2014 by outgoing Mayor Virg Bernero compliance to the planning department. It below may be found in Delhi Charter to coordinate neighborhood activities for is handled now by the Fire Department. Township. The first person to correctly his office, will lead the new Neighborhoods While the outgoing Bernero adminis- identify the location of the detail will and Citizen Engagement Department. tration has dramatically reshaped the sky- receive a City Pulse Eye for Design The Lansing Economic Area line of Michigan Avenue, the mayor has mug. Send your answer to daniel@ Partnership will continue to represent been criticized for doing so at the expense eastarbor.com by Dec. 20. the city on large-scale development deals. of the southern corridors like Martin “LEAP is the expert with tools and LEAP Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Cedar Street DANIEL E. BOLLMAN, AIA does a lot for the city and will continue to and Pennsylvania Avenue. do that,” said Schor. He and McGrain said Elaine Wolmboldt, facilitator for in phone interviews Monday the restruc- Rejuvenating South Lansing, said she tured city departments will enhance LEAP looks at the Logan Square, at the corner activities. of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and The incoming mayor said the new Todd Heywood/City Pulse Holmes Road, as an example of blight that Economic Development and Planning Good and bad: Colonial Village is seen didn’t need to happen. Department under McGrain would be a as a positive example of neighborhood “He’s going to need to find a way to bridge between LEAP and individuals who development, while Logan Square may deal with deadbeat landlords,” she said. want to start having conversations about be Lansing’s classic example of the She was pleased that Schor is following up projects. opposite. Mayor-elect Andy Schor aims on his campaign promises to engage the “I think what he also wants to do is to bring stronger development outside of neighborhoods. make sure that his philosophy of economic downtown. “I think sometimes some neighbor- development is the philosophy that guides hoods have been excluded,” she said. “You that relationship. Iit will be up to me to that’s generated out of the community and can’t do that and make it work.” assist in making that happen. helping to make sure that businesses are She said her group is eager to “roll up “He’s certainly, of course, interested thriving in all parts of town, in all of our their sleeves and get dirty” to improve in attracting new jobs and new employ- commercial corridors.” their neighborhoods and the corridors. “Eye candy of the Week” is our weekly look at some of the nicer properties in Lansing. It rotates ers.,” McGrain said, “But I think he also At-Large Councilwoman Carol Wood Assessing Schor’s intentions, McGrain each with Eyesore of the Week. If you have a sug- has an interest in growing what we have said those corridors were like the front gestion, please e-mail [email protected] or here locally, working with small business porch. “If it looks like, excuse me for this, See Development, Page 6 call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 13, 2017

limits. Facilities in East Lansing must be a second ordinance that would solely regu- Wait and see 1,000 feet from any school or child care cen- late provisioning centers in the city. ter and must be located within select busi- Beier said she had no doubt provision- Lansing, East Lansing, Windsor Twp. only localities ness districts, office industrial park zones or ing centers will be allowed. Mayor Mark manufacturing zones. Meadows has previously made similar state- to opt into state medical marijuana licensing Councilwoman Ruth Beier was the lone ments. vote against the ordinance. During the meet- Most smaller communities surrounding To allow or not to allow — that is the the state and municipalities that opt into the ing, Beier repeatedly moved to heighten the Lansing and East Lansing have no ordi- question for communities across Michigan law and allow the businesses to operate. restrictions outlined in the ordinance, such nance on the books allowing medical mar- when it comes to medical marijuana facil- Some municipalities have planned as increasing the required distance between ijuana facilities. The state’s requirement of ities. Many municipalities in the greater changes in policy or even acted on the issue medical marijuana facilities and schools and an authorizing ordinance makes inaction on Lansing area are taking the wait-and-see since the release of emergency state rules requiring facilities to be 1,000 feet from the matter equivalent to a ban. approach to regulating and licensing the last Monday, while others are still waiting to residential areas. Each time, those motions Representatives from Williamstown, facilities in their boundaries. see how the situation plays out. failed or were withdrawn. Delta and Lansing townships could not be Without laws expressly allowing marijua- During a four-hour meeting on Dec. 5, Despite her opposition, Beier said she reached for comment. However, in previous na businesses, the state won’t issue licenses East Lansing City Council voted 4-1 to allow has “no problem” with allowing provision- interviews Dion’trae Hayes, supervisor of for their operation in those boundaries. The all medical marijuana facility types except ing centers to operate in East Lansing. That Lansing Township, said that municipality law will also result in cost-sharing between provisioning centers to operate within city issue will be discussed at the council meet- was taking a wait-and-see approach. In Delta ing on Tuesday, when a vote will be taken on See Pot, Page 7 CITY OF EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 1395 “build it and they will come” strategy. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-7 AND 50-9 OF “But once they’re here, what’s going to ARTICLE I -IN GENERAL- SECTION 50-552 OF DIVISION 2 Development – GENERAL OFFICE BUSINESS DISTRICT, B-1 – SECTION keep them here?” he asked. He said that’s 50-572 OF DIVISION 3 – RETAIL SALES BUSINESS DISTRICT, from page 5 where engaging neighborhoods on their B-2 - SECTION 50-612 OF DIVISION 5 - RESTRICTED OFFICE BUSINESS DISTRICT, B-4 - SECTION 50-632 OF DIVISION needs, like a grocery store, is essential to 6 - COMMUNITY RETAIL SALES BUSINESS DISTRICT, B-5 said, “He is interested in making neigh- creating a different strategy of develop- – SECTION 50-651 OF DIVISION 7 – MANUFACTURING DISTRICT, M-1 – AND SECTION 50-672 OF DIVISION 8 – borhoods that work, thinking about the ment that pulls people and businesses OFFICE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT, OIP - OF ARTICLE residential in neighborhoods, think- into the city. VI - BUSINESS, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OF ing about the commercial in neighbor- McGrain said that is an important CHAPTER 50 - ZONING - OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING AND TO ADD SECTION 50-94a - TO DIVISION hoods, making sure that people have perspective when it comes to econom- 3 - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - TO ARTICLE II - ADMINISTRATION amenities in all parts of the town.” ic development. He noted that without AND ENFORCEMENT - TO CHAPTER 50 - ZONING - OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING TO DEFINE, ALLOW An example of integrating a neighbor- strong neighborhoods featuring a diver- FOR, AND REGULATE MEDICAL MARIHUANA FACILITIES. hood need and economic development, sity of people and incomes and housing he said, is bringing a grocery store to food options, it’s difficult to expand the eco- Please take notice that Ordinance No. 1395 was adopted by the East Lansing City Council at the deserts in the city, like downtown. nomic base. regular meeting of the Council held on December 5, 2017, and will become effective 7 days after the publication of the following summary of ordinance. “I think a criticism of Bernero that I “I think if you don’t have a mix of peo- had heard was always that, ‘What are you ple bringing in a mix of income, shopping SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1395 doing for the neighborhoods.’ at a mix of different places, working at a THE CITY OF EAST LANSING ORDAINS: “I think Andy Schor really wanted to mix of different jobs; I think it’s problem- Ordinance1395 is intended to define, allow for and regulate medical marihuana pursuant to the respond to that by putting this cabinet atic,” he said. “I think it’s kind of like the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Act, Public Act 281 of 2016. The ordinance made the level oomph out there, by saying I want auto industry. With everything concen- following general changes to the City of East Lansing Zoning Ordinance: to hear actively from the neighborhoods.” trated in one place, if there’s a down turn, •Added definitions relative to various medical marihuana facilities Another community leader, Dale everybody suffers. I think for this com- Schrader from the Walnut neighborhood, munity, I think when somebody moves •Permits the following medical marihuana facilities as a special use in the following zoning districts: noted that developing the city is not only to Lansing, they’re going to want choice. •Grower – M-1 (Manufacturing), OIP (Office Industrial Park) about putting cranes in the air. It’s about And if it’s not there, I think it hurts us.” •Processor – M-1 (Manufacturing), OIP (Office Industrial Park) •Safety Compliance – B-1 (General Office Business), B-2 (Retail Sales how the developments are marketed. He — TODD HEYWOOD Business), B-4 (Restricted Office), B-5 (Community Retail Sales Business), said the current policy is a field-of dreams, and OIP (Office Industrial Park) •Secure Transport - B-1 (General Office Business), B-2 (Retail Sales Business), B-4 (Restricted Office), B-5 (Community Retail Sales Business), Towing Services M-1 (Manufacturing), and OIP (Office Industrial Park) Any explanation desired by a proposer regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFP and •Establishes the following standards for all medical marihuana facilities: attachments must be requested to the Ingham County Purchasing Department, attention James 1.Compliance with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act Hudgins at [email protected]. The deadline for submitting final questions is no later than 3:00 2.Must not be located within 1,000 feet of a school, child care, or daycare center P.M. on December 12, 2017. In the subject line of the email reference the packet number and title 3.May not be a residence or residential structure of this RFP. 4.Consumption of medical marihuana and alcohol is prohibited at facilities 5.Waste and by-products must be properly kept and disposed of Contact with any other County employee or official regarding this RFP may result in the rejection of 6.All medical marihuana transfers must be conducted by a secure transporter the proposer’s response. 7.Care-givers and dispensaries may not act as a facility CP#17-323 8.All medical marihuana and infused products must be kept and stored in a locked and enclosed facility 9.Establishments must practice responsible business practices Legal Services 10.Facilities must install odor controls 11.Facilities must pay an annual fee of $5K Any explanation desired by a proposer regarding the meaning or interpretation of this RFP and attachments must be requested to the Ingham County Purchasing Department, attention James A true copy of Ordinance No. 1395 can be inspected or obtained at the Office of the City Clerk at Hudgins at [email protected]. The deadline for submitting final questions is no later than 3:00 City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan during normal business hours. P.M. on December 20, 2017. In the subject line of the email reference the packet number and title of this RFP. Marie E. Wicks City Clerk Contact with any other County employee or official regarding this RFP may result in the rejection of the proposer’s response. CP#17-320 CP#17-324 City Pulse • December 13, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7 New faces … and old Schor announces department head choices and chief operating officer for the city under Economic Development Association of Mayor-elect Andy Schor has announced tee. Bernero. Michigan, where he oversees budget and the 12 members of his cabinet. Four are new Andrew Kilpatrick, the city’s trans- Andrea Crawford will run the new finances, fundraising, grants management, faces to city government and eight are famil- portation engineer, has been named public Department of Neighborhoods and Citizen training, and communication efforts. He is iar ones. Here’s who’s who and what they’re service director. The department oversees Engagement. She was hired by the city serving his fifth term on the Ingham County doing. roads, sidewalks, snow plowing and city in 2014 to work with neighborhoods and Board of Commissioners He serves on the New properties, among other things. During neighborhood leaders. In 2016 she was Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, Linda Sanchez Gazella, chief of staff to Kilpatrick’s 19 years with the city he has appointed neighborhood resource coordina- the Ingham County Economic Development former Mayor Tony Benavides, will return to managed traffic engineering, parking opera- tor. This work has garnered national recog- Corp, the Ingham County Land Bank and City Hall to join the Schor team as director tions and non-motorized transportation. He nition as part of the Cities of Service coali- the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors of human resources. Gazella is the execu- oversees transportation in his current post, tion and the Robert Wood Johnson Invest Bureau. tivedirector of the Retired Senior Volunteer including traffic engineering and operations, Health program. McGrain and Crawford will replace Bob Program of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton non-motorized planning and implementa- Brian McGrain will be the director Johnson, who has served as the director of counties. She worked for the Lansing School tion, and intelligent transportation systems. of economic development and planning. planning and neighborhood development District and former Mayor David Hollister. Kilpatrick will replace Chad Gamble, McGrain serves as the associate director/ She replaces Mary Riley, a Bernero appoin- who served as both director of public service chief operating officer of the Community See Cabinet, Page 8

nesses inside city limits,” Dolley said. “We’re started here a year and a half ago on dif- Crossings,” Shorkey said. “If they want to Pot taking a wait-and-see approach to see how ferent project plans and township plans, have an impact, they can come and talk to other communities that are looking at it or and we have very little feedback in general us about it.” from page 6 participating handle things.” from the student community in Chandler — MAXWELL EVANS Given the current landscape, that “wait Township, Supervisor Ken Fletcher said the and see approach” likely won’t lead to much township, at the urging of law enforcement, action any time soon. Few communities had banned marijuana operations within its in the Lansing metro area have passed an Apply or shut down boundaries and was “unlikely” to revisit that ordinance that either authorizes or prohib- ban anytime soon. its marijuana facilities in 2017, with East Bernero tells pot businesses to license or face consequences For Delhi Township, the current lack of Lansing, Lansing and Windsor Township an authorizing ordinance shouldn’t be inter- being a few notable exceptions. Marijuana businesses in Lansing are Department of Licensing and Regulatory preted as a permanent prohibition, accord- Lansing approved an ordinance in facing strict deadlines to get their applica- Affairs said. ing to Tracy Miller, the township’s director of September authorizing all facilities and a tions for licensing submitted or face clo- Civil infractions will be issued against community development. Delhi Township maximum of 25 provisioning centers, while sure. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, who businesses who do not follow the order, does have a ban on provisioning centers — Windsor Township passed a law allowing a completes his third and last term Jan. 1, with $1,000-a-day fines for each day a referred to by the township as dispensaries limited amount of all facility types except issued an executive order on Monday lay- rogue business continues to operate. The — but township ordinances do not outline provisioning centers, which are prohibited. ing out the timeline for compliance. businesses could also face mandatory the regulation of the other facility types. A planned development in Windsor The order, which is effective immedi- lockdown by city officials and other civil Miller said there is a potential that the Township, dubbed Harvest Park, will turn ately, requires growers, transporters, tes- actions. township will change its position in the 130 acres of land into a marijuana industri- ters and processors of medical marijuana City Attorney Jim Smiertka, the coming months. al park housing growers, processors, testers who do not apply for a conditional city Lansing Police Department, the Lansing “I don’t think that there’s an absolute and transporters. Harvest Park is reportedly license to shut down by 5 p.m. Dec. 31. Fire Department, and the Building Safety position against these businesses at all at expected to open in spring 2018. Provisioning centers will be required to and Zoning divisions of the Department this point,” Miller said. Bath, DeWitt, and Meridian townships all shut down even earlier. The order man- of Planning and Neighborhood Miller said she has not reviewed the have not issued any authorizing ordinances, dates dispensaries must either apply for Development are authorized to take state’s emergency rules under the Medical and only Bath appears to be open to chang- a city license by Friday or close by 5 p.m. action against non-compliant facilities Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act, released ing that stance right now. Representatives Dec. 22. under the executive order. on Dec. 4 after a significant delay. There from DeWitt and Meridian townships said Applicants who are denied a local Applicants for a city license must hasn’t been much discussion about wheth- they will likely wait until 2018 to take fur- or state license must immediately cease also apply for a state license by Feb. 15, er to make a decision now or wait for the ther action on the issue. operations. or they will be shut down as well. State release of permanent state rules, which must Given its proximity to East Lansing, With four days left in the initial appli- applications must include an attestation be unveiled by mid-2018. as well as the location of the Chandler cation period, there have been no appli- from the city clerk that the municipality “My feeling is we wouldn’t do anything Crossings student housing complex within cations for a license under the city’s med- has allowed medical marijuana facilities, until there were permanent rules, maybe, its borders, Bath Township’s student popu- ical marijuana ordinance as of Monday according to Harns. but we really haven’t had any conversation lation is somewhat unique compared to the afternoon, according to Deputy City Clerk If businesses have not received a state about that,” Miller said. other, mostly rural townships surrounding Brian Jackson. The application period for license by June 15, they are required to The city of Williamston is similarly wait- Lansing. city licenses opened on Nov. 16. close immediately. ing to make a decision, according to City However, students have largely ignored Jackson said a timeline for the City A resolution submitted to the city Manager Alan Dolley. Instead of waiting for the township’s attempts to gauge their views Clerk’s office to finish scoring applica- council by Bernero will be heard during the release of permanent rules, however, its on most other projects, planning director tions and begin issuing city licenses had the Council’s meeting on Monday, satis- hesitancy is due to a desire to see what other Brian Shorkey said, leading him to believe not been determined. State licenses are fying a requirement under LARA’s emer- municipalities in the region decide to do. they won’t have much influence over medi- expected to be issued by April 2018, if gency rules. “Williamston is not passing any ordi- cal marijuana regulations, either. not sooner, David Harns of the state’s — MAXWELL EVANS nances to allow medical marijuana busi- “We’ve done a couple surveys since I 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 13, 2017

tor of parks and rec- Cabinet reation. Kaschinske has worked for the from page 7 Department since 1993 and has been during Bernero’s 12 years in office. director since 2011. Staying on He is serving as pres- Angela Bennett will continue to oversee ident of MParks, the Finance Department. Bennett has 20 the parks and recre- years of municipal finance experience, includ- ation association for ing 12 for the City of Lansing. Previously she Michigan. worked for the City of Kalamazoo. Jim Smiertka will Collin Boyce will remain chief infor- continue as city attor- McGrain Bennett Sanchez-Gazella Kashinske mation officer. His primary responsibility ney. He has served as include strategic technology issues: gover- city attorney since July 2016 and previously instrumental in developing and execut- Capitol Area Violent Crime Initiative , Crisis nance and policy, resource allocation, infor- held the position from 1994 to 2004. His pri- ing the implementation of the Data Driven Intervention Teams, and the Body Worn mation security and assurance, and informa- or municipal experience includes 11 years as Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety, Camera Program at the Lansing Police tion technology services. deputy city attorney for Pontiac and assistant Gang Resistance Education and Training, Department. Tammy Good remains treasurer. She has city attorney for Kalamazoo. worked for the City of Lansing for 22 years. Randy Talifarro will continue as chief She has been on the board of directors for the of the Lansing’s Fire Department. He has Michigan Municipal Treasurers Association 34 years’ experience in fire services and has January resignations since 2013 and is a Michigan certified public been with the City of Lansing since 2001. McGrain seeks smooth transition to city development job treasurer and certified public funds invest- He worked in Flint for 17 years. He is a cer- ment manager. tified professional emergency manager and Brian McGrain, named director of where there might be some awkward Joan Jackson-Johnson will continue to fire inspector. This post will continue as a economic development and planning for negotiations. On the flip side, having head the Human Relations and Community shared position between the Lansing and Lansing, plans to continue service as a those relationships, I think we’re gonna Services Department, its director since 2006. East Lansing. county legislator until the commission’s be able to do some collaborative things. I She is a clinical psychologist and principal Mike Yankowski will continue to run last meeting in January. He will resign think it just would be neater and cleaner owner of the East Lansing Center for the the Lansing Police Department. Yankowski his current position with Community if we were, if I’m just fully with the city Family. has been with the LPD for 23 years. He has Economic Development Association of and not serving two masters.” Brett Kaschinske will continue as direc- served the last four years as chief. He was Michigan sometime in early January. City leaders have long sought part- The slight delays will allow for a nerships with the county. Some of LEGAL NOTICE smooth transition over the holidays, he those have been successful, including CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING CONDITIONAL REZONING PENDING said. “I want to provide my colleagues a countywide millage to finance Potter some time to prepare for this.” Park Zoo and another to fund parks and Notice is hereby given that the Lansing Charter Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lansing Township Administration Once McGrain has turned in his res- trails within the county, including the Building located at 3209 West Michigan Avenue to recommend approval or denial of the following ignation, the county commission will Lansing River Trail. Mayor Virg Bernero conditional rezoning request: Case R-17-14: Request to conditionally rezone 225 S. Waverly Road from “E” Local Business to have 30 days to appoint someone to has been pushing publicly to have the “G” General Business Conditional, to allow for expansion of services provided by Waverly Animal complete his term, said Ingham County county help finance an addition to the Hospital. Information on the conditional rezoning request may be examined at the office of the Clerk, 3209 Clerk Barb Byrum. His current two-year Veterans Memorial Courthouse, on West Michigan Avenue. term ends in January 2019. Kalamazoo Street, to include a tempo- Susan L. Aten, Clerk Charter Township of Lansing “I’m going to need to focus on the city,” rary lockup to replace the current lock- CP#17_311 he said. “I think there would be places up at City Hall.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING STATE OF MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED MINUTES OFFICE OF THE INGHAM COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER In the Matter of: A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LANSING WAS HELD AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICES LOCATED AT 3209 WEST MICHIGAN Aurelius/Delhi, Branch #1 Drain AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M.

ORDER OF ABANDONMENT OF PETITION MEMBERS PRESENT: Supervisor Hayes, Clerk Aten, Treasurer Rodgers Trustees: Harris, DeLay Whereas, a petition dated December 15, 1992, having been filed for cleaning out, MEMBERS ABSENT: Trustees: Broughton, McKenzie relocating, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling, extending, or relocating along a highway of the ALSO PRESENT: Michael Gresens, Attorney Aurelius/Delhi, Branch #1 Drain; and, ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD: Whereas, no contract for construction of said county drain is necessary due to the Meeting called to order by Supervisor Hayes. petition received from Delhi Charter Township, dated June 18, 2013, for the consolidation of Minutes of the meeting held on November 14, 2017 approved. drainage districts and drains, including the Aurelius/Delhi, Branch #1 Drain Drainage District, and a Agenda approved. subsequent petition received on November 14, 2016 for the improvement of the consolidated drain, Removed R-16-20 from table. which is now known as the Aurelius and Delhi Consolidated Drain. Denied conditional rezoning request R-16-20. Adopted Resolution 17-30: Resolution Objecting to the Transfer of All Unsold Tax Reverted It is therefore Ordered and Determined, that the petition dated December 15, 1992, Properties from the Ingham County Treasurer to the Township of Lansing. shall be deemed abandoned as unnecessary due to the petitions dated June 18, 2013 and Approved budget amendments. November 14, 2016 and that no further action shall be taken on the petition dated December 15, Approved 2018 meeting dates and authorized Clerk to publish. 1992. Claims approved. Patrick E. Lindemann Executive Session held to discuss pending litigation. Ingham County Drain Commissioner Board returned to regular session Approved MTT settlement and authorized Attorney and Assessor to execute agreements. Dated: April 18, 2017 Meeting adjourned. And filed in the Office of the Ingham County Drain Commissioner Diontrae Hayes, Supervisor Susan L. Aten, Clerk

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saving on expenditures is something These comments raised some eye- East Lansing arts in trouble? Lahanas said the Council will have to brows across East Lansing’s community decide as they move forward. and Altmann’s fellow Council members. After citizens reject an income tax, everything is on the table “I’m not always going to be looking into “Look at the surrounding areas. what revenue they bring,” said Draheim. Lansing, DeWitt, the city of Jackson “We have some things that operate at a have had a revival when it comes to the Facing a budget crunch after voters you do see both a tangible and intangible moderate cost but have huge intangible arts,” said Triplett. “They’re exceeding rejected an income tax, the East Lansing return on investment for the city.” economic benefits for our businesses and their economic development. So those City Council is taking a hard look at The East Lansing Art Festival is not community.” comments struck a chord with me.” where to cut — and arts and recreation under the same amount of pressure as its Leading up to Sunday’s meeting, new- But after Sunday’s meeting and dis- are in the crosshairs. folk and jazz counterparts, given that it ly elected Mayor Pro Tem Erik Altmann cussion, Altmann elaborated further on “The bottom line is there are going does not rely on any funding from the city. voiced frustrations about his vision for the point he was trying to make and took to be cuts,” said Councilwoman Shanna The festival’s director, Michelle Carlson, East Lansing and the impending budget a few steps back about the extensive rec- Draheim. “There are going to be cuts to chose not to comment, saying she would cuts at the City Council’s Nov. 21 meet- reation cuts. services that people don’t like. Everyone merely be spec- has the things they love, so we are not ulating on looking forward to that.” “what-ifs.” Following the income tax vote’s fail- The Summer ure, nothing is sacred. The city needs to Solstice Jazz address a legacy cost of nearly $130 mil- Festival’s lion in pension liability and retiree health coordinator, care. Benjamin Hall City Manager George Lahanas, during said the funds a special City Council meeting Sunday, being looked at provided a memo of potential cuts to by the city as parks and recreation. That hypothetical potential cuts proposal includes yanking all support have helped the from the city for the Summer Solstice festival expand Jazz and Great Lakes Folk festivals. into achieving Does that mean the arts and culture national recog- offerings of city that has touted itself as nition. “the city of the arts” have bullseye on “It’s become them? more of a “What we discussed isn’t a list of things regionally and we want to cut or are certainly planning nationally rec- to cut,” said Lahanas. “The list we went ognized festi- over comes from direct questions by City val,” Hall said. Council of what would be the savings if “If they take we didn’t do those programs.” away that sup- Like East Lansing’s other pub- port, it will go lic entities, the Parks and Recreation back to what Department will inevitably feel the sting it was before, Courtesy photo of a reduced budget. Lahanas request- mostly attend- Among budget-cutting targets in East Lansing is the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival as the city government tries to ed that the department identify ways it ed by local peo- figure how to make ends meet after voters rejected an income tax. could swing either a 5 or 10 percent bud- ple without a get reduction, which would entail cutting diverse region- costs of either $97,000 or $194,000. al lineup.” ing. “I was trying to find ways to think The hypothetical 5 percent bud - Hall said the festival is valuable “If you stop making payments and the about our vision for the city, what we get reduction proposed by Parks and regardless of a direct revenue stream for bank repossesses your car, nobody would need to cut, what we need to emphasize,” Recreation Director Tim McCaffrey rolls the city. “In the summertime it kind of say that’s vindictive or punitive,” said said Altmann. “One of the strengths of back spending by pulling $10,500 in cash turns into a ghost town here,” said Hall. Altmann. “You stop paying for some - the city is that it’s a good place to live support from the jazz festival, $15,000 “The festivals and summer concert series thing so you don’t get it.” and do your work. If we emphasize that from the folk festival, $4,000 from the are some of the only things that bring While speaking about where cuts dimension it changes what amenities East Lansing Emerging Leaders Program people into East Lansing.” should be considered, Altmann suggest- need to be cut.” and saves the remaining $68,000 by Lahanas agreed that the festivals ben- ed pulling all financial support away Altmann said he had been under the eliminating a full-time parks and recre- efit East Lansing’s vibrancy, but he add- from the festivals, grants from the arts impression that the festivals and other ation staffer. The 10 percent plan is the ed that those benefits don’t translate into commission and closing or selling the recreation staples came at a higher cost. same, but nixes an additional full-time hard cash for the city’s budget. Hannah Community Center, which has “What we’ve learned is that cutting a lot staffer. “If we give them a $10,000 subsi - its own art programs. of them wouldn’t save us a lot of money,” But those proposals, hypothetical or dy, that money is gone,” said Lahanas. Altmann summed up his feelings by said Altmann. “They are largely self suf- not, don’t set well with some in the city. “People come, they eat, they drink, they saying his vision of the city had changed ficient.” “Overall in the city’s budget, it’s a hang out. Those things are great, but into something more of a bedroom com- “We need to engage in a thoughtful drop in the bucket,” said Sarah Gonzalez there isn’t a direct payback.” munity and he was no longer sure if it dialogue,” said Triplett. “I am thrilled to Triplett, who chairs the East Lansing Arts Whether community enrichment will made sense to encourage bringing more hear he’s changed his tune.” Commission. “It is one of those items that be considered as valuable to the city as urban features to East Lansing. — SKYLER ASHLEY 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 13, 2017 The Bernero years: An assessment

By temperament, and perhaps tal- rely on a strong ent, Virg Bernero always had the polit- central city but ical makings of a mayor. He chafed at need not support the measured pace of a county legis- it. lator, state repre- Nonetheless, sentative and sena- Bernero was able tor, his pre-mayoral to build regional elected offices. But, support for a zoo unbridled as may- and trails mill- or, he was the boss age and pushed — bold and brash for a single chief and autocratic. For to oversee the the past 12 years Lansing/East Bernero called Lansing fire MICKEY HIRTEN Lansing “His City,” departments. and it was. Whether in How will his tenure be judged? time Bernero Bernero, in a long sit-down interview is venerated with City Pulse, graded his perfor- like Hollister, mance a B-plus, a generous but not altogether inac- pocket of developers. The result is a resurgent Michigan crowned with senior statesman laurels, may depend on curate appraisal. Twelve years covers a lot of politi- Avenue corridor, thanks largely to the support of the how his less savory characteristics are weighed. cal ground, inevitable successes and failures. Overall, Gillespie Group. Bernero’s meddling with the city’s supposedly inde- Lansing has advanced during the Bernero years, a The Outfield apartment complex, stretching between pendent Board of Water and Light resulted in an particularly challenging time for Michigan cities that right and left field at Cooley Law School Stadium, is impulsive $650,000 payout to former chief executive J. struggled with the collapse of the state economy, years unique and has drawn national attention to the city. Peter Lark. Bernero pressured the board of his political of hostile Republican government (think Flint and There are nearby Market Place Apartments, adjacent appointees to fire Lark, his one-time ally. There is also grim rounds of state aid cuts) and a need to resize and, to Lansing’s most under appreciated asset, the Grand the still unexplained $160,000-plus payout for former if possible reimagine, themselves. River. There are new mixed-use (housing and business) city attorney Janene McIntyre. Bernero minimizes the Bernero had to right-size a city government he inher- buildings stretching east on Michigan Avenue, nar- money involved, calling it insignificant in light of the ited from former Mayor Tony Benavides in 2006, trim- rowing the commercial and cultural distance between city’s $200 million budget. ming nearly 300 employees with little spending budget Lansing and East Lansing. During his time in office, Bernero expressed little growth. With fewer resources, it’s easy to find what’s The long delayed and perhaps overly ambitious Red interest in the arts, and Lansing, unlike East Lansing missing, what isn’t being done. The City Council excels Cedar development planned in the flood plain of the with its Hannah Center, still has no decent venue for at this. But Lansing’s core services like fire, police and Red Cedar golf course and the oversized, Iron Curtain- music, dance or theater. A centrally located arts cen- parks, the things that concern most residents, are in styled SkyVue apartment complex would be the mid- ter would burnish Lansing’s image and complement fine shape. Not the roads, of course. But that’s a state point of a larger and more unified Greater Lansing. its 21st century transformation. Similarly, his musings government mortal sin. Other accomplishments during the Bernero years about an amphitheater or performance site in Adado Bernero narrowed city services, closing two mon- include the development of the Promise scholarship Park never materialized. ey-losing golf courses. He offloaded its economic program — 65 free credits at Lansing Community Bernero’s cable-news fueled “Angriest Mayor” in development mission to the Lansing Economic Area College and equivalent aid at other state colleges for America shtick — fun at first, but overplayed — offered Partnership (LEAP) and offered his lieutenant, Bob city high school graduates. There’s the emergence of no real benefit to Lansing. It raised Bernero’s national Trezise, to resuscitate the floundering organization. A Old Town as the city’s trendiest neighborhood and the profile, as did his run for governor against Rick Snyder notable exception to a city slim-down was his support kickstart of a REO Town revival, attempting a similar in 2010. He made little progress in addressing the city’s for a new Lansing City Market: unnecessary, ugly and a transformation. And there was the failed, but bold, bid $700 million pension and $442 million health care perpetual money loser. for a tribal gambling casino adjacent to the Lansing obligations, most of it unfunded. Selling the BWL could In his City Pulse interview, Bernero cites former Center. have addressed this crushing debt, but while Bernero Mayor Dave Hollister as a mentor and role model, To critics, Bernero’s strong personality has been raised the prospect he in the end wanted no part of this praising his support for the Michigan Avenue baseball viewed as a detriment to addressing the regional issues politically risky solution. stadium. It changed the face of downtown Lansing and facing greater Lansing. This, in part, is true. He tars Twelve years running Lansing may seem like a long set the stage for two decades of projects that are chang- those on his mayoral enemies list with derogatory time, but mayors can have a long shelf life. Bernero ing the state’s capital. names: fat ass, piece of shit, etc. — well broadcast digs hasn’t offered a meaningful explanation for his decision It paved the way for Bernero’s monuments. The that ensure poisonous relationships. not to seek a fourth term or future plans. He simply Accident Fund complex that arose from the abandoned And he has particular and quite public disdain may have wanted to avoid what could have been some Ottawa Street Power Station fronting the Grand River for the collection of Balkan states that is Lansing very personal attacks. But a seasoned street fighter, he’d is a world-class example of inner-redevelopment and Township, labeling it a subsidiary of developer Mike probably have won. Incoming Mayor Andy Schor is a job creation. So too is the resurrection of the decay- Eyde’s Eastwood LCC ‘s sprawling retail and mixed use much cooler politician than Bernero, and it may be that ing Knapp department store, now a one-of-a-kind Art empire. The township is an appendage to the city of reflecting on Benero’s more fiery temperament, people Moderne office/housing showplace. Lansing, with most of the benefits and few of the costs. may miss him. It was, after all, for the past 12 years his Both projects reflect Bernero’s belief that a vibrant It contributes as little as possible to the overall support city. downtown Lansing is vital to the city’s future. He of the region and illustrates the larger issue that bedev- Mickey Hirten oversaw coverage of Bernero’s years ignored carping from those seeking more support iled Bernero and other mayors. Greater Lansing is a col- in office, first as executive editor of the Lansing State for neighborhoods and complaints that he was in the lection of independent townships and small cities that Journal and then as associate publisher of City Pulse. City Pulse • December 13, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 11 The Bernero years: Exit interview

ansing Mayor Virg Bernero sat remember a bench on South Cedar with down with City Pulse editor the slogan of Lansing on it then: “Put the Land publisher Berl Schwartz zing back in Lansing.” We just didn’t have for over an hour to talk about his three a plan. There was no vision. terms in City Hall. He chose not to seek I was just beginning by running for a fourth term and leaves office on Jan. county commissioner and Hollister ran for 1 after 12 years The full interview will mayor. We did a little house party for him. air on the Lansing public access chan- I saw how he galvanized, how he brought nel beginning today. It it also available at people together, how he talked about www.lansingcitypulse.com. The follow- Lansing as a region. He led with his chin ing excerpts are edited and condensed on some things. Some of the stuff people for clarity and concision. thought was crazy. He was gonna save GM. he was gonna build a stadium where peo- The left and center covers were prepared by Dennis Preston well in advance of Virg ple said it couldn’t fit. When he said he was Bernero’s first race against Tony Benavides in 2003. The one on the right was on the going to make Lansing a world-class city, ‘What did I do’ cover of City Pulse on Nov. 5 of that year. people chortled. I might have been one of them. Lansing? Put the zing back in. He remember sitting in my chair about built the foundation, and I learned from 6:30 on Friday the first week, look- Three covers for one issue him. I ing out of the Capitol longingly We had a void, a malaise, for three thinking, “What in the world? What was We knew it would be a tight alternate covers, and let him know years. That’s what led me to say, “Maybe I thinking? Leaving the Legislature, I was race. State Sen. Virg Bernero was the news: We will still did not know I gotta run.” not term limited. I could have stayed. I challenging Lansing Mayor Tony who was going to win. Fortunately, thought, “Dear Lord, what did I do? What Benavides, who by dint of being Preston was a night Owl and, more did I get myself into?” president of the City Council had fortunately, one of the nicest guys I was exhausted in every way. Physically, been anointed mayor after David in the world. “Dennis,” I pleaded, ‘The worst day’ mentally, I mean, that first week just took Holister quit to go to work for Gov. “could you whip up a new cover?” everything I had just to get through it. I Jennifer Granholm. We figured we or words to that effect. “One that was the first mayor to lay off a police remember saying a little prayer. I said, better prepare two covers, each doesn’t declare a winner, because officer and a firefighter. I don’t say “Dear Lord. Just get me through this year.” declaring one or the other the win- it’s a cliff hanger.” Iit as a point of pride. That was the All thoughts of a political future were van- ner. A couple of hours later, he sent worst day of my life. Well, close. When a quished from my mind. We didn’t know how close it was it over. By the time we sent it to the toddler was killed on the south side who going to be. printer, Benavides won by a hair — was used almost as a human shield by his Sometime after midnight on 258 votes out of more than 23,000. father or stepfather, that was probably the Nov. 5, 2003, I called Dennis worst day. But laying off a police officer or One tough, great job Preston, who had created the — BERL SCHWARTZ firefighter, that’s the last thing any mayor wants to do, next to attending a funeral of ayor is the toughest job next a toddler. to president of the United It was the Great Recession. I had to cut MStates. You are on the front 30 percent of staff. Police and fire is over line. It is like drinking out of a fire hose 50 percent of the budget. You’re not going every day. I have loved it, as you know. I to be able to hold them harmless. The fire- did it with vigor on most days. I’ve loved it. fighter union worked with us, so only had Wearing this badge of the city of to lay off 11 firefighters. People say to me, Lansing every day for 12 years has been “You must hate the police, because you laid my highest honor, an extreme privilege, off 36 police, but only 11 firefighters.” No. something that I don’t take lightly. This They took cuts to save their brethren. The means something to me. It’s the hopes, police union said, “Cut ‘em loose.” Terrible. and dreams, and aspirations of the people Terrible time. of Lansing. We were actually able to rehire almost every firefighter and police officer. That was very gratifying. ‘My mentor,’ the zing and the void

Bernero ran unsuccessfully against The Angriest Mayor Tony Benavides in 2003 after Hollister left July 23, 2003 Aug. 6, 2003 to work for Gov. Jennifer Granholm with led Lansing through the Great three years left in his third term, Dave Hollister. I was a political science got to Lansing, Terry McKane was mayor. Recession. Things were collaps- y mentor, whether he knew major. I aspired to go to Washington. I It was a sleepy town. It was a two-horse I ing around us. President George it or not at the time, and never thought about being mayor. Dave town, GM and the state capital and not Mwhether I knew it, was Hollister changed all that for me. When I much more. We didn’t aspire to more. I See Exit, Page 12 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 13, 2017

July 27, 2005 Nov. 2, 2005 Nov. 9, 2005 Oct. 22, 2003 I sat in stunned silence. Literally, it was mayors. ers to stay open. I’ve tried to do that. As like I was shellshocked. And then I just That was when I got on national news. much as people think I’m closed-minded Exit hung up the phone. I had the presence of I was just Joe Average mayor. I apparent- and I’ve made up my mind, I’ve always mind, because you would have heard the ly struck a cord, and I guess I came across surrounded myself not just with yes from page 11 angry mayor if I would have stayed on the sincere. I am. I was sincere. I guess I was people. Randy Hannan is an example. phone. I was either going to either blow authentic. I was angry. It wasn’t made We argue. We have knock-down, drag- Bush was weighing whether to inter- up or hang up. I didn’t even slam it. I just up. Because I was angry for my dad, and out fights all the time. If I wanted a yes vene in a major way to save the auto hung it up. So I had plausible deniability. again, all the things that we’ve talked person, I wouldn’t have Randy Hannan. industry. My dad’s a GM retiree. When Like, maybe we were disconnected. But, I about. The fact that they could just flush My whole staff knows that. Our cabinet my dad came here from Italy, he was a then called in my staff, Randy, and Renee all that, and the way they were blaming meetings, we argue about stuff. They produce man and then went to work for and Joe. I said, “We’re on our own. We’ve the UAW. change my mind. People can change my GM. That was when we got health bene- got to organize mayors. Google. Get on mind. But then, there are cases when I fits and stopped bringing produce to the the Internet. Find every automotive may- think I’m right, like on Ormond Park or doctor’s office because we had the Blue or. Try to find where they have a plant or on the Northrup sidewalk. The fact that Cross card. a supplier.” Wrong about City Hall you, as a resident, don’t want a sidewalk The right wing was talking about, I just started getting positive respons- is, frankly, neither here nor there. My job “Let the auto industry die.” That’s when I es. These mayors were as scared as I was. ut of the four developers that is to build sidewalks. Our job is to figure became the angry mayor because I knew But nobody really knew what to do, not we had submit plans, we out what the right thing is, and do it. what it meant. I knew how families and that I did, except that we gotta go to Ochose the non-local developer. the middle class were under attack. GM Washington and fight like hell. I called All my friends are equally mad at me. I and Chrysler would have gone down. I up the one guy I knew in Washington, don’t know this guy, Beitler, from Adam, was petrified. My city is a GM town. I Matt Ward, who’s a phenomenal lobby- but we looked into his record. The review Lark couldn’t imagine those two plants clos- ist. ”Matt, I got no money, but I’m gon- committees chose Beitler’s proposal ing, and the reverberating effects. We’re na have a bunch of mayors. I need your unanimously. I could have overruled n 12 years, you, and other media not just talking about 5,000 or 6,000 help.” them.I wrote a column in your paper say- want to talk to me about two employees at those two plants. We’re And the rest is history. He organized us. ing, “The building is crap. Take it down. Idismissals — about two depar- talking about all of the spin off, the sup- We knocked on doors. We had Democrat I’ve been in it for 12 years. Everything’s tures I should say. You want to talk to ply chain, the truckers, the steel, the and Republican mayors from all over the broken about it.” And I believed that. It me in 12 years about two people that got tires, all the things that go into a car. country. We got into Republican doors in just goes to show you how wrong we can quote unquote, “Paid off to leave.” I got I called the executive director, Tom Washington because we had Republican be. That’s why it is important for lead- an answer for you. A two-word answer. Cochran, of the U.S. Conference of Maybe it’s four: “Give me a break.” It was Mayors. It took me days to get through. gonna be, “Big deal.” At one point, I said, “Call him every half I’m not gonna get into it. I’m the CEO hour. This is a crisis.” Finally we got him of a $200 million corporation. Andy on the phone. He pretended he knew Schor will be CEO of a $200 million cor- me. I said, “Listen, we gotta act. We need poration. He can talk about transparency to get automotive mayors together. Is all he wants. If you think that Andy Schor there a plan? Do you have a plan? Are or any other mayor is going to sit here and you working to get automotive mayors tell you every employment decision, and together so we can discuss going in there the where-ofs, and where-ats, and whys, and lobbying the Bush administration? you’re kidding yourself. No CEO can. It is Blah, blah, blah.” complex. There are a lot of moving parts. There was a long pause when I asked Keep kidding yourself. the question. He says, “Well, I talked to Manny” Diaz, the mayor of Miami presi- dent of the U.S. Conference. “I talked to Manny, and it’s just not a priority for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.” May 6, 2009 Feb. 10, 2010 See Exit, Page 13 City Pulse • December 13, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

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ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER It’s all a show Kathryn Andrews mashes politics and showbiz at Broad Museum

By DYLAN TARR Politicians have been blurring the divide between Washington and Hollywood, mashing theater and pol- icy-making together, for years. Artist Kathryn Andrews has jumped into the melee with a multi-genre display of eclectic complexity and intelligence. Andrews’ genre-bending exhibit, includ- ing two new sculptures, goes on display Friday at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum as a part of the Broad’s “Field Station” series. Sculpted specifically for the Broad, Andrews’ pieces incorporate elements of the building’s role as a location for 2016 blockbuster “Batman v Superman.” The Broad itself hosted a world-class cultural mash- Field Station: up when it was Kathryn Andrews chosen as a loca- Andrews MSU Broad Art Museum tion for “Batman Opening reception and artist conversation v Superman.” “The exhibition I made at the MCA Fri., Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m. Andrews could not in Chicago in 2015 came before the elec- FREE resist using such a tion and had a lot of humorous elements spectacular colli- exploring the absurdities of the American sion of contemporary art and architecture electoral process and its historical rela- with mass culture as a point of departure tionship to the entertainment industry,” for her latest work. Andrews said. “This exhibition follows up “I have been working with objects on what has happened afterwards and is from Hollywood films for some time,” darker in tone.” said Andrews. One of her pieces is based Andrews’ partnership with the Broad on old Batman and Superman films. was a long time coming. Steven Bridges, It was fun for locals to see mass-mar- an associate curator at the Broad, spent ket mythmaking appropriate the Broad an entire year working with Andrews at Museum for a week or so, but the encoun- a former position at the MCA in Chicago, ter opens the door to serious questions readying “Run for President.” about the way media juggernauts run “I was just really blown away by her roughshod over fragile shoots of thought. intelligence, her creativity and the ways in “I was interested in exploring where which she imbeds poignant commentary individuals can exist, if at all, in the face in her works,” Bridges said. “She’s one of of such overwhelming power structures these amazing artists that’s able to layer and how we can be more than image-con- so many different things into her work. suming zombies,” said Andrews. The way in which you can approach and The local angle adds extra appeal. “It make connections within her work seem never ending.” will be interesting to see what people Joshua White/JWPictures.com. Courtesy of David Kordansky Gallery. who were present during the filming of While Andrews’ work is very much Los Angeles-based artist Kathryn Andrews exhibit runs Dec. 16-Feb.11 at the MSU Broad the movie take away from the exhibition,” governmentally engaged, the Broad Art Museum. Her new work reflects upon the current social and political climate in the serves only to provide a space for her she said. US, but also nod to the cultural histories of Hollywood, superhero comics, and twentieth- Taking her ideas beyond movies to pieces and the dialogue they create. century art . Here, her 2017 piece “National Flower,” illustrates her use of stainless steel, the theater of politics, Andrews’ newest “What we do is try to present the top- ink and LED light. work revolves around the intersection ics of today,” Bridges said. “We’re a con- between the individual and the state in a temporary art museum, we deal with post-election America. contemporary issues. What we try to the challenge of being one increases,” and how are they going to feel?” “The two works on view look at what do, especially myself as the curator of Andrews said. “Artists continue to model Bridges said, for some, the exhibit’s it means to exist in a world of disinfor- the show, is present work in a way that ways out of the quagmire, despite every- references to blockbuster superheroes mation, surveillance and governmental is purposely meant to be somewhat open thing. I find this to be incredibly hopeful.” might be the draw, but he hopes they coups,” Andrews said. “They also point ended.” And while Andrews rallies against the leave with more. to beauty and poetry and how their pro- The work has a life of its own, Bridges political swamp we’ve found ourselves “It’s not up to me to define people’s’ duction and consumption can function as asserts, independent of its creator’s in, she understands success as a working experiences of the work,” Bridges said. resistance to systematic oppression.” intentions. “Good artwork should have artist is never certain, especially in the “But my hope is that people will come Born in Mobile, Alabama, Andrews the ability to speak on many levels and United States. and consider the other layers that are pursued a degree in fine arts at Duke in many different ways,” he said. “It’s “Being an artist is difficult,” Andrews imbedded in those works and not simply University and continued her training my hope that people will find meaning said. “There is no guaranteed demand for take them at face value.” at the Art Center College of Design in in it no matter how they’re approaching your work and there is no governmental For Andrews, these varying viewpoints Pasadena, Calif., earning a master’s in it, their relationship with politics, their support in the U.S., unlike in other devel- are far from discrepancies, but the thesis fine arts. Since then, she has shown her social life, or our current social and polit- oped countries. It remains a radical posi- of her work. work both nationally and internationally. ical landscape in America.” tion.” “I’m always interested in bringing Andrews’ upcoming installation at the While Bridges’ invitation to the exhibit Her vision elicits a range of responses awareness to how we perceive our sur- Broad has roots that connect back to the exudes institutional diplomacy, Andrews from audiences, as all good art does. roundings and in pinpointing how we work she did two years ago at the Museum takes a clear enough stance with regard “That’s always the question when prioritize certain kinds of seeing over of Contemporary Art in Chicago, entitled to her work. opening an exhibition,” Bridges said with other kinds,” Andrews said. “I hope view- “Run for President.” In some ways, her “As the U.S. moves more towards an oli- a smile. “How are people really going to ers will see the works and will think about installation at the Broad is a sequel to her garchic structure, the presence of artists interact with this, how are they going to the ways in which we, as individuals, can 2015 exhibit. becomes more important, even though read into this, what are they going to see change the present through simple acts.” City Pulse • December 13, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15 Squirrel Nut Zippers swing into Wharton

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By LAWRENCE COSENTINO be played with such technical prowess.” Ariel is a sweet young girl looking for a The Mountain Town Brass, a fast-grow- These days, Steven Mead is at the top of family with big dog experience. She is look- ing mid-Michigan brass band formed in the brass band world, as soloist, recording ing for someone with lots of time to play. 2016, is unwrapping a shiny gift package for artist, teacher and leader of conferences and brass band organizations. He’s played with its holiday concert this year: two euphoni- Sponsored by Soldan’s Pets ums. symphony orchestras around the world and “A Winter’s Night with Steven and Misa done stints with nearly every military band Mead” adds a world-renowned euphonium on the planet, including the U.S. Army band. duo from England to the group’s noble, mel- Misa Mead was born in the city of ancholy, very British brass band sound. Kumamoto, in the south west of Japan. We’re not talking about a couple of char- They started playing duos almost immedi- tered accountants ately after they met in 2013 and it seems Mountain Town who moonlight in their euphonia have irrevocably intertwined. Brass Band the town square When they married in March 2014, she Steven and Misa after a pint or changed her name from Misa Akahoshi to Mead, euphonium two. In the world Misa Mead. duo of brass bands, “Misa is an emerging euphonium artist 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 16 Steven Mead is an well established in the Far East, but she is Wilson Center Auditorium quickly becoming a well known soloist and 101 W. Cass St., St. Johns über-poobah of the Cashew has a lot of heart and love free will offering euphonium, a mel- composer internationally,” Scott said. Misa French Toast is a sweet and but not much going on upstairs! He’s just (proceeds go to renovation Mead is a composer, arranger and music of Wilson Center) lifluous, smaller snuggly guy. He loves everybody and a big happy life crashing through life giv- writer as well as an instrumentalist. relative of the tuba. will gladly be anyone’s friend. ing out slobbery kisses and goofy smiles. As a duo, the Meads have already He’s the professor In memory of Rodica’s cats Sponsored by Dale Schrader of euphonium at the Royal Northern College toured Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, of Music in his home town of Manchester, Germany and Italy. December 2017 is their England, but tours the globe with 75 inter- first tour in the United States. national solo performances annually. He’s Riding the burgeoning brass band move- given over 500 world premiere performanc- ment in the United States, the Mountain es so far. Town Brass Band has cracked its cheeks on Travis Scott, director of the Mountain a wide variety of music, from Wagner to the Town Brass Band, is in seventh heaven over big band sound of Fletcher Henderson. Last hosting the duo in St. Johns. April, they uncorked a brass arrangement of He called Steven Mead “one of very great- George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” est, if not the greatest soloist playing today.” This time around, they will stick largely Seeing Mead perform for the first time to holiday favorites such as Leroy Anderson’s changed Scott’s life. “A Christmas Festival” and Mel Torme’s “The Julia is a laid back gal looking Garland is a sweet gal with lots to “My high school band director told me Christmas Song.” However, don’t be shocked for a quieter home. She’d do ok say. She came to the shelter a little about a soloist coming through town I if the euphonious star couple sneaks in a with animals that are more laid worse for wear, but has put on some should check out,” Scott recalled. “Mr. Mead golden-toned sonnet from their new CD, “Love’s Joy.” No matter. This time of year, back and quiet like her and older weight and is now ready to find her gave a concert with the local brass band, children would be best. new home. and I was absolutely floored. I had no idea a anything played by a brass ensemble sounds euphonium could sound that beautiful and like a Christmas song. Sponsored by Golden Harvest Sponsored by Lin & Owen Jewelers

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and sing-alongs. The first four shows quick- also a lot of 5th Annual Lansing ly sold out, as they did last year, but today sarcasm and Unionized Vaudeville Snark and sincerity the band announced a fifth show to appeal strangeness to Spectacle Holiday to all those last-minute shoppers out there. the show. We Show This year’s iteration has a Dickensian definitely aim 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15; 3 p.m. & Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle brings back 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16; 3 p.m. theme providing a storyline throughout for a jolly-feel- & 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 (all the evening. It will all be performed by the ing show, but shows sold out except 7 p.m. annual holiday show for five rounds of ‘strangeness’ Sunday show) smaller version of LUVS, which is less than certainly toss The Robin Theatre By ALLAN I. ROSS show but dial up the strangeness? Just ask half the size it was in its 16-piece heyday a few winks to 1105 S. Washington Ave., four years ago. We caught up with Rogers folks who aren’t Lansing The wise showman knows how to appeal Dylan Rogers, front man and founder of the $15/$12 advance to fill us in on what’s back, what’s not and that into the brownpapertickets.com/ to a wide range of fans, but when you’re Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle. what’s next for the band. tinsel and sug- event/3095416 dealing with “the holidays” — that hot but- This weekend, LUVS presents its 5th therobintheatre.com After five years of holiday shows, can arplum stuff. ton, non-secular slush zone of unbridled joy, Annual Holiday Show at its home base in attendees still expect something new? Should the audience do anything to pre- seasonal depression and cutthroat consum- REO Town, the Robin Theatre. Promising Every year is different. In my opinion, I pare themselves for the show? erism — things can get a little strange. So “equal parts snark and sincerity,” this year’s think each show has been better than the We always encourage our audiences to what’s a Lansing-based gypsy-folk-band/ show continues its blend of inventive vaude- last. We’ve incorporated a lot of sketches, interact with the show. If you want to come performance troupe to do for a Christmas ville-era songs, puppets, short skits, dances puppet, and technology elements into this in costume, or study your holiday song- year’s show, in addition to the expected book, that’s never out of line. Most impor- songs and dances. This year, it’s a bit of an tantly, we want everybody to have fun and absurdist take on “A Christmas Carol,” with leave feeling good. lots of music and sing-alongs. It’s been a while since we caught up with Are there any returning bits? LUVS. Has the band taken any new turns? We will be playing a few audience This year’s show has the smallest ensem- favorites, and “Dr. Dan” will be making a ble to date, which is new. We’re all taking number of appearances. (Ceramics artist) on a few more roles and stretching some Dan Nuñez crafted this vaguely Eastern creative muscles that weren’t being used European scientist about four years ago and before. The band is down to seven musi- now he’s become a mainstay of the show. cians, with a creative team of three, who Is this just for fans of the holidays? What perform puppets, dances and sketches. We about those who love to hate them? also have a few new tunes in the works and We’ve actually been talking about this hope to get some new recordings out there recently. I tend to go in for the sincere and in 2018. charming classic holiday vibe, but there’s

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Fortune Records The Verve Pipe label, Strong ‘This Christmas Mitten melodies achieved nation- Time’ al fame in 1954 For those A short list of obscure, Michigan-made Christmas songs thanks to his who had a pulse and lived in East By RICH TUPICA Last Christmas” now classic track Every year, radio stations fall into the for Flying “The Wind.” The Lansing in the ‘90s, same holiday-music trap. Countless spins Bomb Records’ ethereal tune, it was hard to miss of the same ol’ Christmas tunes by Mariah “Surprise long revered by show fliers for the Carey and Paul McCartney take over the Package” series. staunch doo-wop Verve Pipe. When “The Freshman” blew up in airwaves. Crowded shopping centers blast “No more sea- fans, showcases Strong’s distinct falsetto 1996, it landed on MTV and went Platinum, unnecessary covers of John Lennon’s sonal depression/ voice — a sound a young Smokey Robinson making the alt-rock band the biggest deal to “Happy Xmas (War is Over).” It’s a dreadful No more holi- adored and copped for himself. In fact, come out of the Capital City, perhaps, ever. stream of glossy, polished-pop nonsense. day aggression/ Robinson’s first ever demo session as a In the ensuing years the buzz died down, but For those looking to escape the relent- This is my last teenager was a spot-on cover of Strong’s the band has continued touring and record- less hum of holly-jolly jams, City Pulse has Christmas,” Collins downheartedly sings. first single, “Adios, My Desert Love.” Like ing records. In 2007, the guys issued a four- compiled a track list of rare, rough-around- Note: Lansing native Jim Diamond, the much of Strong’s mysterious life (it’s even song EP, “A Homemade Holiday,” which fea- the-edges Christmas tunes. Sure, these six band’s former bassist, co-wrote the tune unclear of how he died), the recording tures classics like “Joy to the World,” “Silent singles might not be as polished as “Santa with Collins. date on his take of “White Christmas” is Night” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Baby,” but at least they’re new to your ears. Nathaniel Mayer ‘Mr. Santa Claus (Bring unknown — but it’s still a shining exam- Tree.” However, the standout track is “This Bob Seger ‘Sock it to Me Santa’ Me My Baby)’ ple of what was once the hottest voice in Christmas Time” — a rollicking original tune The bearded Bob Seger might be best In the ear- pre-Motown Detroit. by Lansing’s own Donny Brown. known for his massive hits like “Night ly 1960s, one of Moves” and “Main Street,” but before he Detroit’s big- reached superstardom in the mid-’70s, he gest R&B stars was just anoth- was the teen- er Michigander aged Nathaniel with a dream. In Mayer. Thanks 1966, he record- to his electri- ed a James fying hit single Brown-esque “Village of Love,” tune called “Sock in 1962 on the Fortune Records imprint, he it to Me Santa.” scored a national hit and even an “American This single, Bandstand” appearance. That same year, the issued on the locally-owned Fortune label also had him Cameo Records cut the guttural “Mr. Santa Claus” on their imprint, is one of Seger’s funkiest numbers in-house, low-rent equipment. If you can — and much better than his drab 1987 take track down the original 45 rpm, the B-Side on “Little Drummer Boy.” is the equally brilliant — but non-holiday White Stripes ‘Candy Cane Children’ themed —± “Well, I’ve Got News (For You).” Before their 2011 breakup, the Jack Mayer passed away in 2008, but before his and Meg White of the White Stripes were death he saw a resurgence after the Black among the biggest rock stars to come out of Keys, and a string of other young bands, Michigan. Before championed his overlooked discography of the Grammy Detroit soul. Awards and Nolan Strong & the Diablos ‘White international Christmas’ tours, the prim- Traditional holiday songs were initially itive-rock duo axed from this mix, but an exception had spent years cut- to be made for the late Nolan Strong and ting their teeth his doo-wop group the Diablos. Also on the in Detroit’s grit- ty underground rock scene. In 1998, the pair cut “Candy Cane Children,” with the ominous un-jovial lyrics: “So when Christmas finally comes/And nobody’s got a gun/And you think it might be fun/To hang around/Think again girl.” The Dirtbombs ‘My Last Christmas’ Born from the same Motor-City circle as the White Stripes, the Dirtbombs were, and still are, known as Michigan-rock roy- alty. Led by guitarist/vocalist Mick Collins (who also cofounded the Gories), the group perfected their hybrid of lo-fi rock ‘n’ roll with blasts of soul and dance music on the milestone 2001 LP “Ultraglide in Black.” 2815 E. Saginaw Lansing, MI 48912 A year prior, the band cut the moody “My Inside Maurer’s Sanitary Cleaners 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 13, 2017

Frohman and later the Captain James Hook inside Barrie’s mind. Davidson is grounded and prag- matic as Frohman, but his Captain Hook steals the show at the end of Act 1. In the ‘Finding Neverland’ soars songs “Hook” and “Stronger,” Davidson’s By PAUL WOZNIAK other more formulaic plays. After meeting There’s plenty of magic and wonder four imaginative young brothers, and their melodic voice and alongside tears and heartbreak in “Finding widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, charismatic bravado Jeremy Daniel/Wharton Center Neverland.” The touring Barrie is inspired to write a new play to make you wish the Review Broadway production, now charm London theatergoers and audiences entire second act was Turner Birthisel, Tyler Patrick Hennessy, Colin Wheeler and running at Wharton Center, is beyond. devoted to this char- Conner Jameson Casey in “Finding Neverland.” not short and certainly not for cynics, but it Billy Harrigan Tighe plays Barrie with acter alone. Karen is a fun adaptation of a classic story. Buoyed the perfect balance of playfulness and Murphy plays Mrs. actors plenty of room to move around to by a superb cast, it sails beyond some ques- charm. He displays a genuine affection for Du Maurier, Llewelyn Davies’ disapproving Mia Michaels choreography. tionable songs and into the hearts of the Davies (Lael Van Keuren) and her children mother. Murphy helps anchor her scenes, The music and lyrics by, Gary Barlow audience. without giving off predatory vibes. Both serving as the reminder that self-expression and Eliot Kennedy, are poppy and pleasant Based on the 2004 film of the same Tighe and Van Keuren share impeccable is not encouraged in Edwardian England. although not particularly memorable. Songs name, “Finding Neverland” is the story voices that nail the high notes with room Scott Pask’s scenic design beautiful- like “Circus of Your Mind” and “Stronger” of how Scottish to spare. The Llewelyn Davies children ly blends the real world and the fantastic, stand out in Act 1, but the Act 2 power bal- “Finding Neverland” playwright J.M. – Connor Jameson Casey as Peter, Colin transitioning from the two-dimensional lads like “What You Mean to Me” somehow 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Barrie came to Wheeler as George, Wyatt Cirbus as Jack pastel backdrops of London to the three-di- slow down the show instead of energizing it. 13-Thursday, Dec. 14; 8 p.m. mensional ship rigging that enters at the Friday, Dec. 15; 2 p.m. and write “Peter Pan.” and Tyler Patrick Hennessy as Michael – are Still, as a celebration of the power of play 8 p.m. Set in early 20th polished professionals themselves. The chil- end of Act 1. Along with lighting design and the imagination, “Finding Neverland” Saturday, Dec. 16; 1 p.m. and by Kenneth Posner, the projections and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 century England, dren may change roles each night, but their reminds the audience that inspiration is Tickets start at $43/$29 Barrie struggles performances feel unique. sets seamlessly blend the real and dream all around us. If the show drags in places, students Wharton Center world that become Barrie’s play. Suttirat 750 E. Shaw Lane, East to write an orig- While the entire cast is strong, two actors the opening night audience didn’t seem to Lansing inal work dis- stand out. Television veteran John Davidson Anne Larlarb’s costume designs are stately notice. Just sprinkle on some fairy dust and (517) 432-2000, and period appropriate, but also allow the whartoncenter.com tinct from his plays the American theatre producer Charles enjoy.

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Look for the red sweater: Sally Potter leads Holiday Sing

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Wednesday, December 13 Dec. 15 CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS Courtest Photo. Ten Pound Fiddle’s annual Holiday Sing, organized by Sally Potter, returns Friday to the MSU Community Music School Mindfulness. From 7 to 9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington Lansing. Practice Your English. From 7 to 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Local musician and folk music promoter popular group Second Opinion from 1989 he was the resident artist at Shreveport Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Sally Potter is no ivory tower musician. to 2001. Opera. Shamanic Education & Healing Clinic. From She keeps busy recording, teaching and Organizing the popular public Holiday Getting vocalist Lindsay Snyder was an 6 to 8 p.m. Donation as guided. Willow Stick performing throughout the year, spreading Sing for the 15th time is just one of her many easy matter, and not just because Snyder Ceremonies & Healing Arts, 335 Seymour Ave, Suite D Lansing. 517-402-6727. the inclusive gospel of folk music, but she roles. Her day job is teaching economics teaches choir and drama at Williamston reaches her egalitarian apex when she and civics at Williamston High School. She High, where Potter teaches. Snyder is HOLIDAYS hosts the annual Holiday Sing at the Ten said it’s a demanding career, but she can dating Campbell, and Potter describes the 35th Annual Hispanic Christmas Symposium. Pound Fiddle. always find time for music. tight-knit musical duo as a team. From 5:30 to 9 p.m. $15.00 per person Food, beverages, and music provided - Cash Bar Everyone in the audience, of all talent Her five CDs include 2005’s “It’s About “She has a wonderful soprano voice,” after first beverage. levels and ages, gets to sing along. Time,” a duo LP featuring Pat Madden. said Potter. Snyder will sing a solo during . St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour Ave. Lansing. (517) 484-5331. “Everybody sings — and I mean everybody,” Although the Holiday Sing is not yet sung, the program, which runs 16 to 20 songs in she said, sounding as if she were waving Potter is already looking forward to length. Holiday Crafts!- Senior Discovery Group. two six-shooters. From 10 a.m. to noon FREE. Allen Market recording a solo album this summer. Hammered dulcimer player Doug Berch Place, 1629 E. Kalamazoo St. Lansing. In a way, she is. Potter leads the show, “Summer is the only time I get to do is an award-winning musician who has LITERATURE-AND-POETRY sings and plays banjo as well as a 12-string major projects,” she said. been featured on a stack of albums and guitar she rarely plays in public. soundtracks and recorded several of his Greenthumbs StoryTime. From 10:30 to 11 She also makes time to perform solo a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 The first half of the show is more kid- shows, but only “a couple a year,” she said. own. In 1983, Berch seriously brought down Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. friendly; the rest is just plain friendly. the hammer, winning both the National Potter said is more active as a singer Potter is never shy about coaxing people Hammered Dulcimer Championship and the MSU Creative Writing Center Group. From 7 with the Arts Chorale of Greater Lansing to 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, to sing, but nothing pre-shrinks peoples’ National Mountain Dulcimer Championship. 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351- and as a producer of musical events locally inhibitions like holiday music. “To win both is outrageous,” Potter said. 2420. and for other communities, including the “It’s my favorite gig of the year. It’s really Local poet Ruelaine Stokes completes MUSIC Holiday Sing. She’s booked countless fun to put this on,” she said. concerts for the Ten Pound Fiddle’s the Holiday Sing line-up. “She’s a marvelous Tavern House Jazz Band. From 7:30 p.m. to spoken word artist,” Potter said. “Instead 10:30 a.m. Tavern and Tap, 101 S. Washington It’s an old-fashioned program with lots of extensive folk concert and dance series, Square Lansing. seasonal songs on the set list. “We will sing now in its 45th year. of all music, she’ll break it up a couple of times.” EVENTS a lot of the old hymns — the favorites that Potter said past Holiday Sings has drawn everybody sings,” she said. “standing room only” crowds at the 200- December is no time to innovate. Holiday PJ Storytime (Age 3 & up). From The Holiday Sing is soaked in tradition, 7 to 7:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District However, every year, Potter peppers the seat Unitarian Church in East Lansing. This Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius pot with four or five obscure holiday tunes, year’s sing-along is at the 300-seat MSU including Potter’s own personal rituals of Road Holt. 517.694.9351. music aficionado that she is. One obscure Community Music School. Potter expects many years standing. “I always wear my Raising Little Ones Together. From 6 to 7 tune she is preparing for Friday’s show is to fill that house, too, and has enough red sweater, my mom’s silver earrings p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 and a bracelet I got from my grandfather,” Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. called “Once in Royal David’s City.” 300-lyric sheets at the ready. Potter said. “It’s the same every year.” A vocalist and banjo player, Potter, 57, Neill Campbell, the featured pianist, has ARTS has been a fixture in the roots music scene performed across the United States and ­­— DAVID WINKELSTERN

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p.m. $5.75/$3 suggested for ages 60+. Meridian Out on the town Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road Okemos. Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny Dec. 13 - 19 From page 21 Party Bridge. From 1 to 4 p.m. $1 Members/$2 Bookworms at the Broad: Music. From 1 to 2 p.m. Aries (March 21-April 19) According to a Sufi fulfill your agendas. Your limbic brain motivates you Public. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. aphorism, you can't be sure that you are in to engage in meaningful give-and-take with other Okemos. Circle Drive, MSU Campus East Lansing. possession of the righteous truth unless a thousand creatures. It's the source of your emotions and your people have called you a heretic. If that's accurate, urges to nurture. The neocortex part of your grey ARTS you still have a ways to go before you can be matter is where you plan your life and think deep certified. You need a few more agitated defenders thoughts. According to my astrological analysis, all Ballroom Lessons (Pasodoble). From 8:30 to 9:30 of the status quo to complain that your thoughts three of these centers of intelligence are currently Thursday, December 14 p.m. $42 per couple; $21 individual. Jackson School and actions aren't in alignment with conventional working at their best in you. You may be as smart wisdom. Go round them up! Ironically, those as you have ever been. How will you use your CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS of the Arts, 634 N. Mechanic St. Jackson. (517) 784- 2389. grumblers should give you just the push you require enhanced savvy? to get a complete grasp of the colorful, righteous (TOPS) Take Off Pounds Sensibly . At 6 p.m. First Friday, December 15 truth. Scorpio (October 23-November 21) The classical meeting FREE.. Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin composer and pianist Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart St. Haslett. CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS Taurus (April 20-May 20) I undertook a diplomatic thought that musicians can demonstrate their skills mission to the disputed borderlands where more vividly if they play quickly. During my career A Course in Miracles. From 7 to 9 p.m. Unity your nightmares built their hideout. I convinced as a rock singer, I've often been tempted to regard Elementary Economics Class. From 4:30 to 5:30 Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Lansing. them to lay down their slingshots, blowguns, and my rowdy, booming delivery as more powerful and p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot 517-371-3010. flamethrowers, and I struck a deal that will lead interesting than my softer, sensitive approach. I Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. them to free their hostages. In return, all you've hope that in the coming weeks, you will rebel against Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. From 6 to got to do is listen to them rant and rage for a while, these ideas, Scorpio. According to my reading Mud & Mug. From 7 to 10 p.m. $25. Reach Studio 8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. Hillsdale then give them a hug. Drawing on my extensive of the astrological omens, you're more likely to Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave. Lansing. (517) experience as a demon whisperer, I've concluded generate meaningful experiences if you are subtle, Lansing. 555-555-5555. 999-3643. that they resorted to extreme acts only because gentle, gradual, and crafty. they yearned for more of your attention. So grant Free Yoga for Kids and Youth. From 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. HOLIDAYS them that small wish, please! Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) At FREE for Youth ages 6-13. Parents pay usual rates. . one point in his career, the mythical Greek hero Bikram Yoga Capital Area, 1355 E. Grand River Ave Ten Pound Fiddle: Holiday Sing, hosted by Sally Gemini (May 21-June 20) Have you ever been Hercules was compelled to carry out a series East Lansing. 517-862-8926. Potter, with special guests. From 7:30 to 10 p.m. $15 wounded by a person you cared for deeply? Most of twelve strenuous labors. Many of them were Public; $12 Fiddle Members; $5 Students. Available of us have. Has that hurt reduced your capacity to glamorous adventures: engaging in hand-to-hand Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. At 5:45 care deeply for other people who fascinate and combat with a monstrous lion; liberating the god online or at the box office at 6:30 PM. MSU p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 attract you? Probably. If you suspect you harbor Prometheus, who'd been so kind to humans, from Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 346-9900. such lingering damage, the next six weeks will be being tortured by an eagle; and visiting a magical East Lansing. (517) 353-5340. a favorable time to take dramatic measures to orchard to procure golden apples that conferred address it. You will have good intuition about how immortality when eaten. But Hercules also had to Spanish Conversation Group. From 7 to 8 p.m. LITERATURE-AND-POETRY FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road to find the kind of healing that will really work. You'll perform a less exciting task: cleaning up the dung of East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. be braver and stronger than usual whenever you a thousand oxen, whose stables had not been swept StoryTime. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing diminish the power of the past to interfere with in 30 years. In 2018, Sagittarius, your own personal intimacy and togetherness in the here and now. hero's journey is likely to have resemblances to LITERATURE-AND-POETRY Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Hercules' Twelve Labors. Cancer (June 21-July 22) "Your task is not to seek Chipmunk Story Time: Curious Critters. From 10 to EVENTS for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Humans 11 a.m. $3/child. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van within yourself that you have built against it." So said have used petroleum as a fuel since ancient times. Atta Road Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866. TGIF Dance Party. From 12 to 12 a.m. $13. Hawk Helen Schuman in A Course in Miracles. Personally, I But it didn’t become a staple commodity until Hollow Golf Course, 15101 Chandler Rd. Bath. (517) don't agree with the first part of that advice. If done the invention of cars, airplanes, and plastics. East Lansing High School Book Group. From 9:30 with grace and generosity, seeking for love can be Coffee is another source of energy whose use 641-4295. to 10:30 a.m. FREE. East Lansing High School, 509 fun and educational. It can inspire us to escape has mushroomed in recent centuries. The first Burcham Drive East Lansing. our limitations and expand our charm. But I do European coffee shop appeared in Rome in 1645. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year. From 7 to 9 agree that one of the best ways to make ourselves Today there are over 25,000 Starbucks on the MUSIC p.m. $60.00 General Admission . Finley's American, available for love is to hunt down and destroy the planet. I predict that in the coming months you will 433 W Saginaw Hwy Lansing. 8886432583. barriers we have built against love. I expect 2018 to experience an analogous development. A resource Waterfronts Open Mic/Jam. From 6 to 10 p.m. free be a fantastic time for us Cancerians to attend to that has been of minor or no importance up until ARTS this holy work. Get started now! now could start to become essential. Do you have a and kids are fine until 9. Waterfront Bar and Grille, sense of what it is? Start sniffing around. 325 City Market Drive Lansing. Sunset Clay Studio Holiday Art Market. From 5 to 9 Leo (July 23-August 22) In the coming months, you will have substantial potential to cultivate a Aquarius (January 20- February 18) I'm not EVENTS p.m. Sunset Clay Studio, 1820 Sunset Ave., Ste 203 Lansing. deeper, richer sense of home. Here are tips on totally certain that events in 2018 will lift you to the how to take maximum advantage. 1. Make plans to Big Time or the Major League. But I do believe that *Baby Storytime (Ages up to 2). From 10:30 to 11:30 Saturday, December 16 move into your dream home, or to transform your you will at least have an appointment with a bigger a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Foster current abode so it's more like your dream home. 2. time or a more advanced minor league than the Branch, 200 North Foster Lansing. 517.485.5185. Obtain a new mirror that reflects your beauty in the level you've been at up until now. Are you prepared CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS best possible ways. 3. Have amusing philosophical to perform your duties with more confidence and *Decorate a Gingerbread House (Ages 8?12). From conversations with yourself in dark rooms or on competence than ever before? Are you willing to Reiki 1 Training. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $55. Willow 4 to 5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries long walks. 4. Acquire a new stuffed animal or take on more responsibility and make a greater Stick Ceremonies & Healing Arts, 335 Seymour Williamston Branch, 201 School Street Williamston. magic talisman to cuddle with. 5. Once a month, effort to show how much you care? In my opinion, Ave, Suite D Lansing. 517-402-6727. 517.655.1191. when the moon is full, literally dance with your own you can't afford to be breezy and casual about this shadow. 6. Expand and refine your relationship with opportunity to seize more authority. It will have the LITERATURE-AND-POETRY autoerotic pleasures. 7. Boost and give thanks for potential to either steal or heal your soul, so you've 12-Step Meeting . From 12 to 1 p.m. FREE. Donations the people, animals, and spirits that help keep you got to take it very seriously. welcome.. Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N. Books and Bagels. From 2 to 3 p.m. FREE. East strong and safe. High St. Lansing. Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Pisces (February 19-March 20) In 1865, England's Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Virgo (August 23-September 22) Deuces are wild. Royal Geographical Society decided to call the Drop-in Holiday Graham Cracker House (All ages). Contradictions will turn out to be unpredictably world's highest mountain "Everest," borrowing From 3 to 5 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Children's Social Justice Reading Group. From 10:30 useful. Substitutes may be more fun than what they the surname of Welsh surveyor George Everest. Libraries South Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. a.m. to noon FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 replace, and copies will probably be better than the Long before that, however, Nepali people called Lansing. 517-272-9840. originals. Repetition will allow you to get what you it Sagarmāthā and Tibetans referred to it as Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. couldn't or didn't get the first time around. Your Chomolungma. I propose that in 2018 you use patron patron saint saint will be an acquaintance of the earlier names if you ever talk about that English Country Dance. From 7 to 9:30 p.m. $6, MUSIC students $4, free to MSU students . Snyder-Phillips mine named Jesse Jesse. She's an ambidextrous, famous peak. This may help keep you in the right Hall, C20, 362 Bogue St. East Lansing. 517-321-3070. bisexual, double-jointed matchmaker with dual frame of mind as you attend to three of your Mountain Town Brass Holiday Concert with Steven citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland. I trust that you personal assignments, which are as follows: 1. & Misa Mead. From 7 to 9 p.m. A free will offering Holiday Pinterest Party with Wrapping!. From 6 to Virgos will be able to summon at least some of her familiarize yourself with the origins of people and will be collected with all the proceeds going talent for going both ways. I suspect that you may things you care about; 2. reconnect with influences 7:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 towards the renovation of the WC Auditorium and be able to have your cake and eat it, too. that were present at the beginnings of important Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. to the Mountain Town Brass operational expenses!. developments in your life; 3. look for the authentic Wilson Center Auditorium, 101 W. Cass St. St. Johns. Libra (September 23-October 22) The reptilian qualities beneath the gloss, the pretense, and the Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club . From 9:30 part of your brain keeps you alert, makes sure you masks. to 11:20 a.m. $5 and yearly dues fee. Suburban Ice, SPIRIT OF SOLSTICE CONCERT: In Celebration of the do what's necessary to survive, and provides you 2810 Hannah Blvd. East Lansing. Winter Goddesses . From 7 to 9:30 p.m. Suggested with the aggressiveness and power you need to donation $15 at the door. Red Cedar Friends Lunch at the Meridian Senior Center. From 12 to 1 Meeting House, 1400 Turner St. Lansing. Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700. City Pulse • December 13, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 23 Out on the town 321-0933. Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones From page 22 ARTS EVENTS “Bundle Up”--by LCC Dance Open House. From 4 to 6 p.m. free. wearing something *Decorate a Gingerbread House (Ages 2-16). From Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College, 500 warm. 1 to 2 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries N. Capitol Ave. Lansing. Across Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St. Mason. 517-676-9088. Monday, December 18 1 White of “Wheel” fame Drop-in Holiday Craft (All ages). From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Holt-Delhi CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS 6 Knock lightly Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road Holt. 517.694.9351 9 Prickly plants A Course in Love. From 1 to 2 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Lansing. 517-371- 14 Orchestra reeds Holiday Storytime (Ages up to 6). From 11 a.m. to 3010. 15 What tree rings noon FREE. Capital Area District Libraries South indicate Lansing Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. Lansing. 517-272- 9840. Support Group . At 7:30 p.m. St. Davids Episcopal 16 Kind of committee Church, 1519 Elmwood Rd. Lansing. (517) 323-2272. 17 Headwear seen at Make a Scratch Holiday Card. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. a rodeo FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road MUSIC 19 Western capital East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. that’s its state’s largest New Horizons Community Band. From 6 to 8 p.m. city Saturday Holiday Matinee (All ages). From 11 a.m. MSU Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road East Lansing. (517) 355-7661. 20 DuVernay who to 12:35 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries directed “Selma” Downtown Lansing Branch, 401 South Capitol Avenue Lansing. 517-367-6363. EVENTS 21 About 30.48 centimeters ARTS Chess, Cribbage, Hand & Foot. From 10 a.m. to 22 Tenth grader, for 4:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 short Red Barn Pottery Grand Opening of New Retail Okemos Road Okemos. Social Bridge. From 1 to 4 23 Half of the Brady Store. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE. Red Barn p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 kids Pottery, 4098 Zimmer Road Williamston. Elizabeth Road Lansing. 25 “Home Again” star ARTS Witherspoon 49 Office fixture 6 Lake between two 37 Take the rap? Sunday, December 17 27 Margarine 51 2016 Key and Peele states 38 Corn unit CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS Monday Movie Matinee. At 1 p.m. FREE. East Lansing containers movie 7 Quartz variety 39 Some birdhouse Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 30 Laptop connection 54 Quick drive 8 Iguana, for some dwellers Charlotte Yoga Club. From 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 351-2420. option 58 Play it ___ 9 ___ San Lucas 40 Electroplating stuff $5 annually. AL!VE, 800 W Lawrence Charlotte. Monday Night Life Drawing. From 7 to 9 p.m. $10 32 “Monsters, ___” 60 Rounded roof 10 Take in or take on 44 Apparel giant with a Juggling. From 2 to 4 p.m. FREE. Orchard Street (Pixar film) per session ($5 for students) to cover the model 62 Nest egg letters 11 Little barker World Headquarters in Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St. East Lansing. 34 Former UB40 lead Beaverton, Ore. and studio.. O'Day Studios, Suite 115 1650 Kendale 63 Hang in folds 12 How-___ Blvd. East Lansing. singer Campbell 45 Kick drum sound Reiki 2 Training. From 9 to 4 p.m. $95. Willow Stick 65 Political upheaval (instructional Ceremonies & Healing Arts, 335 Seymour Ave, 35 1969 Roberta Flack publications) 50 Demolished Tuesday, December 19 song with the lyric “The 67 Fashion magazine Suite D Lansing. 517-402-6727. President, he’s got his since 1892 13 Swelling reducer 52 Love so much MUSIC CLASSES-AND-SEMINARS war / Folks don’t know 68 Java vessel 18 ___ Linda, Calif. 53 Grammatical things just what it’s for” (Nixon Library site) 69 Persona non ___ 55 Pockets in the bread Bach Stress Relief Q&A. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free 40 Cancel out 22 E-mailed aisle Holiday Ukulele Concert with the Prime Time 70 Food regimens Strummers. From 2 to 3 p.m. FREE. East Lansing or Donation. Willow Stick Ceremonies & Healing 41 Sparks of “Queer 24 Recap 56 Steamed Arts, 335 Seymour Ave, Suite D Lansing. 517-402- 71 Wanna-___ Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) As Folk” 26 Move like a crab 57 Birth-related 351-2420. 6727. 72 Art store purchase 42 Art store purchase 28 Fun time 59 Bill listings Down EVENTS Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. At 7 p.m. FREE 43 Corporate getaway 29 “Star Wars Episode 61 Just beat out of sorts for visitors.. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 1 Word knowledge, III: Revenge of the ___” S. Capitol Ave. Lansing. (517) 367-6300. briefly 63 Streaming video Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance . At 6 p.m. 46 Suffix for social or 31 Egg-breaking sound predecessor graph 2 From the beginning, $8 dance, $10 dance & lesson. The Lansing 33 Mongoose’s foe 64 King, in Cannes Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River Ave. Lansing. (517) Duplicate Bridge . From 1 to 4 p.m. $2 members, 47 “___ and Eric in Latin $3 non members . Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Awesome Show, Great 3 “I don’t buy it” 35 $100 bill, slangily 65 Little leopard Okemos Road Okemos. Job!” 4 Lincoln’s st. 36 Sticking to the 66 Time period split 48 Solo on screen party line, like political into periods 5 Beginning from speeches DEC. 16>> TEASE A GOGO HOLIDAY BURLESQUE VARIETY SHOW ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page 25 The Holiday Burlesque Variety Show may not be the most traditional way to get in the Christmas spirt, but it’s certainly a thrilling way to celebrate the season. Tease-A-Gogo – a risqué local event company formed SUDOKU BEGINNER in 2013 – hosts its annual Christmas event, showcasing some of Michigan’s top burlesque acts. Food, jolly drinks and a free photo booth top off the festivities. Performers include Vivacious Miss Audacious, Veruka Salty, Tish La’Rain, Deliah Poppers, Sadie Tate, Veronica Scott and more. TO PLAY Doors at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m. $15, $12 advance, The Avenue Cafe, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, teaseagogo.com Fill in the grid so that every row, column, and outlined DEC. 16>> MSUFCU SHOWCASE SERIES: A JAZZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

3-by-3 box contains the By now, Christmas shopping is well underway, decorations are up, and the tree is likely standing tall in the numbers 1 through 9 exactly living room. Top off those holly, jolly vibes by watching A Jazzy Little Christmas, presented by Michigan once. No guessing is required. State University’s Professors of Jazz and friends. The festive set of holiday classics features the talent behind MSU’s School of Music. For those sick of the same old holiday songs, come hear them spiced up The solution is unique. with a jazzy twist. All ages are welcome. 8 p.m. $20, $18 for senior citizens, $10 for students and people under 18. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Answers on page 25 Auditorium, 542 Auditorium Rd., East Lansing, music.msu.edu. (517) 353-5340. 24 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 13, 2017

A survey of Lansing’s Musical LAndscape TURN IT D WNy IC TICA rookie of Friday, Dec. 15 jason Alarm Thursday, Dec. 14 Jimi Kanklez Sunday, Dec. 17 the Year

Jason Alarm at The Avenue Café UnKalled 4 Christmas Show Rookie of the Year at Mac’s Bar

Sunday, Dec. 17 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Friday, Dec. 15 @ The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Thursday, Dec. 14 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Lansing. All ages, $10, $8 adv., 8 p.m. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 21+, FREE, 8 p.m. Ave., Lansing. All ages, $13, $10 adv., 8 p.m. Local rapper Jimi Kanklez (real name James Secord) hosts Grand Ledge-based power-new wave band Jason Alarm Rookie of the Year front man Ryan Dunson (guitar/vocals) released its first full-length record, “Piling it On,” in 2016, the eighth annual UnKalled 4 Christmas Show Friday at brings his solo tour – the Winter Snow Tour 2017 – Sunday but the band has been a scene fixture since the mid-2000s. Mac’s Bar. The animated emcee, who started performing to Mac’s Bar. The all-ages show features openers Jeremy The group, which comprises front man Matt Waterman in 2007, said the event blends Christmas with a dark dash Menard, Alexis Mercer, Victory Drive, Life Size Ghost and (vocals/guitar), Kirk Mason (drums), Alex Rosendall (guitar), of Halloween. Sharing the bill are Jayson Starks, VALO and Tyler Walterspaugh. Dunson, Rookie of the Year’s chief David Birdsall (keys) and bassist Pat Hogan, returns Friday the Michigan Misfits. “I started throwing the show because songwriter, plays acoustic, stripped down versions of his emo- to the Avenue Café. Sharing the stage are Lipstick Jodi, the I love Halloween,” Secord told City Pulse. “I figured, ‘Why tinged, indie-pop tunes. The band’s breakthrough happened Tommy Plural Group, Stop Bobby Hatch and Corduroy does it have to be over after October?’” In 2018, he plans after the release of 2006’s “The Goodnight Moon,” the band’s Heart. Known for shredding rock ‘n’ roll guitars and blasting to release a new record, “Alien Muzik Vol. 4.” The disc will be debut LP on OneEleven/Warner Bros. Records. After years synthesizers, Jason Alarm gained a strong local following with released by his own label, E.T. Ent, and will feature his roster its high-energy all-ages shows across Mid-Michigan while of international touring, more than 200,000 records sold, simultaneously releasing tracks on local labels like Bermuda of labelmates. The New Year will also unveil his new duo, The and multiple Billboard-charting albums and singles, Dunson Mohawk, Good Time Gang and Lower Peninsula Records. In TommyKnockez, a collaboration with Jayson Starks – but that toured under the Rookie of The Year moniker as a solo act 2011, the band entered a four-year hiatus, but then reunited, LP “is still in progress,” according to Secord. for the better part of five years. While this is a Dunson solo recorded an LP, and have been periodically gigging ever since. tour, the full group has indeed reformed and is working on new music and scheduling tour dates.

Contact [email protected] vv LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service industry Night Krissy Booth Variety Show Free GTG Tease a Gogo

Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Travis Faber Karaoke, 9 pm Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Coach's, 6201 Bishop Road DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Pool Tourny, 7:30 a.m. Alskn "walleye" AYCE DJ, 9 p.m.

Darb's Tavern, 117 S. Cedar St. Scott Seth

Esquire, 1250 Turner St. Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. The Good Cookies Band Mike Skory & Friends Open Mic Smooth Daddy Smooth Daddy

Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Johnny D Blues Night 9 p.m. Karaoke Avon Bomb Medusa

The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Astronomy on Tap, 7pm The Jump Off Beat Battle, 7pm

Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Jimi Kanklez, 8pm Gettoblaster, 9pm

Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Rd The New Rule, 7pm

The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave. The Appleseed Collective, 7pm 5th Annual LUVS Holiday Show, 7pm 5th Annual LUVS Holiday Show, 3/7pm

Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy. Steve Armstrong and the 25 Cent Beer Band Steve Armstrong and the 25 Cent Beer Band Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd. Ladies Night Capitol City DJ's Capitol City DJ's

City Pulse • December 13, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25 Out on the town From page 23 HOLIDAYS

Gingerbread Houses. From 6 to 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

MUSIC

Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. From 7 to 10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 485-5287.

New Horizons Community Band. From 9 to 11 a.m. FREE. MSU Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road East Lansing. (517) 355-7661.

EVENTS

Bingo, Bridge, and Euchre. From 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost Varies . Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road Okemos. Game Night at UrbanBeat. From 7 to 11 OLD TOWN CHANGES: BLOOM COFFEE ROASTERS / GOLDEN HARVEST / CENTER OF THE HEALING ARTS p.m. FREE. UrbanBeat Event Center, 1213 Turner St. Lansing. Allan Ross/City Pulse Bloom Coffee Roasters in Lansing’s Old Town commercial district will close its café indefinitely next week. Owner/operator Jared Field will Knitting and Crochet Group. From 11:30 a.m. to shift his focus back to roasting coffee beans full time at that location. 12:30 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. By ALLAN I. ROSS to take some time to catch our breath and Arts, to a new location in Old Town. For LCC West Toastmasters. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. LCC put the right things in place so that we can all the last year she was situated in a building West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing. In June 2016, Jared Field transformed his Old 5174831314. Town coffee bean roasting operation, Bloom personally grow. behind the glass art boutique/workshop Coffee Roasters, into a sit-down café. As part of her partner, Craig Mitchell Smith, on Overeaters Anonymous. At 7 p.m. Presbyterian of the third wave coffee trend, customers Will Bloom continue as a roastery? Grand River Avenue. The move gives her a Church of Okemos, 2258 Bennett Road., Okemos. patiently waited minutes on end for their slow- Yes, we will still be roasting. Roasting is our more prominent, walkable location along (517) 349-9536. pours or French presses, but on Christmas Eve, foundation and one of the reasons we're Washington Avenue in the former HQ for the Field and his crew will hang up their aprons doing this with the café is to focus on the Michigan Association of Counties, and it also Reflexology. From 10:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. $14/$12 for good. roasting and wholesale end of our business so allowed her to add some new staff. members. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos that the potentially reopened café will have a Road Okemos. Well, maybe. Last week, Field posted a shot at being the best around. “I called in people who like to work with me heartfelt letter on his website citing a blend of and who have new ideas,” Maxson said. “This unmet expectations (his, not his customers) What do you think the chances are of new building will allow us to do more classes and impending fatherhood as reasons for the reopening? and workshops. I also want to work with artists CROSSWORD SOLUTION closure. In a City Pulse exclusive, Field took We're putting the right plans together to make who can present their paintings on my walls.” some time to wax philosophical on the nature that happen. I say it’s 50/50. We're focused on From Pg. 23 of good service and creating a quality product, regaining a semblance of intention toward our Maxson specializes in “intuitive healing,” expanding on his decision to close, and what craft. If we don't meet that, we won’t reopen. which includes a full line of holistic healing the chances are that Bloom may someday The space should exemplify that level of focus modalities to improve her clients' overall well- bloom again. and intention, so if we can't come to a solution being and good health. Maxson’s objective regarding our spatial needs, we won’t open. is to understand her clients’ problems, Why the decision to close? But we promise we're working hard to find both physically and emotionally, and help Essentially, we're going through an identity solutions. release the energetic causes of both types of crisis amidst a potentially saturated café discomfort. market in a "destination" sub-district of Golden (late) hours Lansing. We've always known who we want Meanwhile, just up the street from Bloom, Services include energy-based massages, to be, as Bloom Coffee Roasters. But we aren't Golden Harvest started offering Friday dinner pranic healing, reiki, and reflexology, with on that path, and haven't been since the day hours last week. So if you’ve ever lusted after new additions including a medical sauna and we opened the café. We can have a greater blueberry custard French toast but can’t get to medical ionic foot bath. Unlike her previous impact on this community if we're focused the buzzy brunch spot during the day, or you space, the new location is also ADA-compliant, solely on one part of the business. Since you want to fuel up before heading out to the bar enabling customers with wheelchairs to be can't have a café without roasted coffee beans, with the monster Mother Trucker plate, loaded able to visit. it was a no-brainer. with potatoes, bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy (not pictured: cardiologist warning), now you “And I also would like to work with children,” So what path do you want to be on? can. Maxson said. “I want to include them with SUDOKU SOLUTION When we opened the cafe in June of 2016, actives like storytelling, meditation and brain From Pg. 23 we had less than $200. That being said, in the Last week’s first-time experiment was a yoga.” months prior, we knew we were running low success, with nighttime lines rivaling daytime on money and that the money wouldn't buy ones, and this weekend is expected to be Er, brain yoga? us time to complete the space the way I had similarly busy. Initially the plan was only to envisioned it. It caused us a lot of efficiency stay open until 8 p.m., but the onslaught “Yes, I’m certified in that,” Maxson said. “It’s issues and spatial practicality has been of hunger kept the stools swiveling until 9 wonderful. It changes lives. Kids are more pretty nonexistent. I personally feel like I'm p.m. But snow is also in the forecast, so dress centered after they do it and they get better constantly putting out fires as a result and not warmly if you head over this week — the grades in school.” focusing on educating our staff or developing only way you get to wait inside is if fireballs my own coffee education. Trying to do it all are raining down from the sky. Seriously, it’s Allan I. Ross is a weekly contributor to the has stretched me rather thin. written right there on the door. Lansing City Pulse. If you know of any new businesses in town, contact him at allan@ How are the employees handling it? Healing moves lansingcitypulse.com. My team, the BCR family, feels the same way. Last month, Lena Maxson moved her 6-year- They are just as worn out as I am. So we want old healing center, Center of the Healing 26 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 13, 2017

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