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Correction VOL. 17 ISSUE 3 Because of a reporting error, a story on Kevin Wirth, who was murdered in his home on Kalamazoo Street, incorrectly reported the reaction of a friend (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com of his to the decision by 54-A District Judge Louise Alderson to delay trying ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-5061 his accused killer after he was found incompetent to stand trial. The friend, or email [email protected] Christin Harris, was incorrectly reported as saying she was “disappointed” in PAGE CLASSIFIEDS: (517) 999-5066 the decision. It should have said that she was “disappointed that the criminal justice court process can take so much time.” 6 EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz [email protected] • (517) 999-5061 Dispensaries nervously await city, state regs. See P. 6. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER • Mickey Hirten [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Eve Kucharski PUBLIC NOTICES [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 PAGE PRODUCTION MANAGER • Amanda Proscia CITY OF LANSING [email protected] • (517) 999-5066 SUMMARY OF STAFF WRITERS • Lawerence Cosentino ADOPTED ORDINANCE # 1215 7 [email protected] Todd Heywood Lansing City Council adopted an Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to amend the Lansing Get to know the founder of the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival. Codified Ordinances by amending Chapter 1442. Signs, Section 1442.15 Window Signs; Permitted [email protected] Zoning Districts. SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR • Rich Tupica Effective date: August 30, 2017 [email protected] PAGE ASSISTANT SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR Notice: The full text of this Ordinance is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office, 9th Mandy Jackson • [email protected] Floor, City Hall, Lansing, Michigan. A copy of the full text of this Ordinance may 8 be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 9th Floor, City Hall, Lansing, Michigan Contributors: Andy Balaskovitz, Justin Bilicki, Daniel at a fee determined by City Council. E. Bollman, Capital News Service, Bill Castanier, Monday was the 13th annual Pulsar Awards. Here are the winners. Mary C. Cusack, Tom Helma, Gabrielle Lawrence Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk www.lansingmi.gov/Clerk www.facebook.com/LansingClerkSwope Johnson, Eve Kucharski, Terry Link, Andy McGlashen, CP#17-230 Kyle Melinn, Mark Nixon, Shawn Parker, Stefanie Pohl, Dennis Preston, Allan I. Ross, Rich Tupica, Ute Von Cover Der Heyden, David Winkelstern, Paul Wozniak

Art Distribution manager: Paul Shore • (517) 999-5061 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN NOTICE OF POSTING OF TOWNSHIP BOARD MINUTES Delivery drivers: Frank Estrada, Dave Fisher, Jack “The Fire that is Fall,” by Andrea Jeris. Sova, Richard Simpson, Thomas Scott Jr. On August 17, 2017, the following minutes of the proceedings of the Meridian Township Board were sent for posting in the following locations:

Meridian Township Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Court Hope Borbas Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road Haslett Branch Library, 1590 Franklin Street Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Roada nd the Township Web Site www.meridian.mi.us.

July 24, 2017 Special Meeting August 1, 2017 Regular Meeting

BRETT DREYFUS, CMMC TOWNSHIP CLERK CP#17-232

CITY OF EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN

NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 1403

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-792, 50-793 AND 50-794 OF DIVISION 6 – EAST VILLAGE DISTRICT – OF ARTICLE VII – OTHER DISTRICTS - OF CHAPTER 50 - ZONING - OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EAST LANSING. Please take notice that Ordinance No. 1403 was adopted by the East Lansing City Council at the regular meeting of the Council held on August 15, 2017, and will become effective 7 days after the publication of the following summary of ordinance.

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1403

THE CITY OF EAST LANSING ORDAINS: Ordinance1403 is intended to stimulate interest in redevelopment in the East Village District by reducing some of the restrictions that may be preventing redevelopment. The ordinance made the following general changes to the district:

• Loosened the required housing mix • Eliminated the requirement to provide for commercial land uses on the first floor in some areas of the district • Eliminated the requirement to implement the concepts recommended in the 2000 East Grand River Corridor Study • Eliminated the requirement to provide for a public pedestrian pathway adjacent to the Red Cedar River • Eliminated the two-story minimum building height in certain areas of the district

A true copy of Ordinance No. 1403 can be inspected or obtained at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan during normal business hours.

Marie E. Wicks City Clerk CP#17-231 City Pulse • August 30, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION

year. the right mix of stuff, I have no doubt they ‘Good luck with that’ Prescott said an associate of Rathbun would make money, because I live in that approached her about moving Mert’s to the neighborhood and people are clamoring Insurance man pushes for elusive old Rum Runners spot, but she declined. for it.” downtown grocery store “I wish him well, but that’s a terrible Rathbun said he pays $1,600 a month OF THE WEEK location and there’s no parking,” she said. for 800 square feet in his current loft, a Everybody thinks it would be “awesome” “And there’s no neighborhood either.” block east from the Rum Runners spot. but it never happens. A grocery store in But many variables skew the calculus of “They’re not the cheapest place to rent,” downtown Lansing is a humble dream the grocery business, and it’s hard to com- he said. “The people that live in my build- compared to a casino or a performing arts pare one situation with another. ing are professional people, they are doing center, but it has proven just as elusive. Rathbun contends that his spot is closer a residency at Sparrow. They walk there, Paul Rathbun thinks the and some of them don’t even time is right. Cows are not kept have a car. They want to live in here, and neither are coolers, a cool building downtown, and but this man wants his milk. they want the whole downtown Last summer, Rathbun, a experience.” Eyesore Revisited partner in the Rathbun insur- Bob Trezise, director of 6109 S. Cedar St. ance agency, bought the for- the Lansing Area Economic Lansing mer Rum Runners, at 601 E. Partnership, said it would be Michigan Ave., at the northeast “great” to get a grocery store down- corner of Michigan and Cedar town, but it’s hard to tell if the Street, across from the ballpark. demographics support it. He has the building nearly “Whether we are at the tip- This property was featured as an Eyesore of the Week (see below), in cleared out, listed the property ping point or not, it’s impossible March 2015, following a reader tip. last week, and he’s pushing for a to say,” he said. At that time, the owner had indicated downtown grocery store as first- The Lansing City Market, only his preference to work with actual floor tenant. two blocks away from Rathbone’s tenants rather than building speculative The cleintele, Rathbun building, offers another caution- structures in the hope of attracting said, would come from the ary lesson. After a long life as a businesses. However, he also indicated new apartments going up traditional city market, the city that a new development had been downtown and an established tore it down and tried several identified and that a new building was coterie of loft dwellers, includ- combinations of fresh produce, imminent. ing himself, who don’t want to dry goods and specialty stores in The site’s former service station has get into the car to pick up the a new building along the river- been replaced with a tidy new Dental day’s needs. front. None of them stuck. Food Dreams medical office. Clad in multi- Rathbun said he’s willing to emporiums of all stripes failed colored brick and a heavy cornice “cut a deal” with a tenant who so often there that city officials fashioned from finished exterior insulation, the new business has brought commits to starting a grocery started to spin it as a “small busi- renewed activity to this corner lot. store. He plans to live in the ness incubator.” —Daniel E. Bollman, AIA 2200-square-foot space above Trezise said there are incen- the store and rent the lower tives for a grocery downtown, level. Lawrence Cosentino/City Pulse such as the Obsolete Property “Good luck with that,” com- Downtown Lansing still lacks a grocery store, but Paul Rathbun Rehabilitation Act, or OPRA, mented Shirley Decker Prescott, thinks the old Rum Runners building, which he bought last summer which freezes taxes on a new co-owner of Okemos-based and has almost cleared out, would make an ideal spot. investment in an obsolete prop- Mert’s Meats. erty. The state’s Community Prescott offered a painfully recent cau- to downtown and further from the tempta- Revitalization Program, a tool for mixed- tionary tale. Two weeks ago, Mert’s closed its tion to go to Kroger or Meijer. use buildings in urban areas, might help Lansing store, at1629 E. Michigan, several He admitted parking is scanty, but he with infrastructure such as a loading dock. blocks east of downtown, after three years. hopes the store will rely on foot traffic any- “I’m certain this kind of project could The Lansing store specialized in meat, but it way. There are a few metered spaces along qualify for a CRP,” Trezise said. “If they put also had a modest variety of groceries. Michigan Avenue in front of his space, and a grocery store in that building, it’s reason- Prescott said the Lansing store got he plans to get permits for a few spaces in able to think that the MEDC and us would “great support” from downtown work- the ballpark lot across Cedar Street. be engaged with incentives to make a good ers and Sparrow Hospital employees, but As for Prescott’s “no neighborhood” go of it.” “Eyesore of the Week” is our weekly look none from the surrounding neighborhood. remark, Rathbun disagrees. Last year, state Rep. Andy Schor, a can- at some of the seedier properties in Lansing. It Business was good for the first two years, “I agree that there’s not the numbers didate for mayor of Lansing, sponsored rotates each with Eye Candy of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lansingci- she said, but plunged sharply in the third for a full grocery store,” he said, “but with See Grocery, Page 6 typulse.com or call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 30, 2017 Regulation anxiety Pot dispensaries nervous as state, city laws take final shape The medical marijuana industry in Schneider called the proposal “mean.” “That’s where this is. It’s right in the mid- she would rather “let the market take care Lansing is on edge. State Sen. Rick Jones, a Republican dle.” of it.” The City Council is close to voting on from Grand Ledge who chairs the Senate She praised a draft discussed by the Spitzley also expressed concern about a an ordinance that would reduce the num- Judiciary Committee and pushed through Council on Monday night that changed provision in the draft ordinance requiring ber of dispensaries to 25 overall, with 15 the new licensing laws, said he supports some of the buffer requirements for dis- applicants to show they have $100,000 in licenses to be approved in the first year closing them. That support, however, pensaries from previous versions. That net assets. The city does not require such a and 10 more in the next. And the city has comes with the caution that patients need draft would shake loose more retail spaces showing for any other business. However, already ordered six to close because they to be able to stock up on medications for dispensaries. state law will require applicants to prove violated a moratorium on new ones. A before any such shutdown. However, Councilwoman Carol Wood they have the resources to run the busi- City Pulse survey last spring found there City Councilwoman Jody Washington has proposed amending the draft to ness. were about 60 dispensaries operating is “leaning” toward supporting the shut- include previous restrictions. The biggest “I am not sure how that can be done,” here. down until the state hands out licenses. difference is how city officials measure she said, particularly in light of the ongo- As the state prepares to follow new “It’s getting to be too much,” she said. distances. In the current draft, a dis- ing issues with federally backed banks regulatory legislation that takes effect “They are all illegal, so why should they be pensary could be 500 feet or more from and credit unions refusing to handle mar- in December, a commission appoint- rewarded? I just don’t get it.” playground equipment. Wood wants the ijuana-related business dollars. That is ed by the governor is considering shut- The city has stepped up enforcement of distance measured from property line to because marijuana remains illegal on the ting down all dispensaries as illegal and a May 2016 moratorium meant to prevent property line. federal level. preventing operators from getting state new dis- City She said it may be time for the canna- licenses. pensaries Council’s bis community to rally together and cre- “It’s frustrating,” said Robin Schneider, from open- ‘Neither side is going to be happy. Committee ate their own banking facility that doesn’t legislative liaison for the National Patients ing until a It’s right in the middle.’ of the have federal backing. Rights Association. “They’re torn between licensing Whole will Because the businesses don’t have leaving the patients in pain without access ordinance - Robin Schneider, patients’ hold a spe- access to traditional banking operations, to medicine and staying open and keeping can be cial meet- they often have a lot of cash on hand. people employed.” adopted. rights advocate, on Lansing’s ing at 5 That’s an attractive target for thieves. That anxiety was echoed at an Aug. 21 A docu- proposed ordinace p.m. Sept. To address potential security concerns, meeting of the state Medical Marijuana ment pre- 7 to review the Lansing ordinance would require that Licensing Board. One member, Retired pared by Wood’s whenever the facility was open it would Michigan State Police Sgt. Donald Bailey, Jim Smiertka, Lansing’s city attorney, and proposed amendments as well as a have to have a security guard on duty. proposed shuttering all dispensaries and provided to the Council on Monday shows new draft submitted Monday night by No other business in Lansing has such a preventing their owners from obtaining that since June, the city has investigated Councilwoman Judi Brown Clarke. requirement. licenses on the grounds they are operat- 16 facilities for violating the moratorium. Under the new state law taking effect “I don’t think that’s necessary,” said ing illegal businesses. Under the Bailey Of those, six have had to close, eight were in December, municipalities may cap the Jones, a former sheriff of Eaton County. proposal, all facilities would have to shut deemed OK and two are still being exam- number of dispensaries and use zoning “I think what’s important is that there is a down by Sept. 15. The board’s chair- ined. to limit where they can locate. In fact, real security system in place. I have been man,Rick Johnson, endorsed Bailey’s Even as city officials crack down, the it leaves those decisions entirely to local to dispensaries where you have to show motion, but it was tabled while the board Council continues to wrestle with craft- governments, which can ban them alto- your ID just to enter, then you have to be sought an opinion from state Attorney ing a licensing ordinance that will satis- gether. buzzed into another room where the mar- General Bill Schuette on the board’s fy both medical marijuana advocates and A 25-dispensary cap is troublesome ijuana is. I have been to others where they authority to do so. neighborhood leaders. It’s a fine line, but to some on Council. Washington said don’t check the ID and the marijuana is The Bailey proposal will be considered Schneider said the Council appeared to be she would rather see it capped at 20 and right there in the open being guarded by at noon Sept. 12 at Eagle Eye Golf Course moving closer to a proper balance. evenly distributed throughout the city’s some guy with a shotgun. That doesn’t in Bath Township when the board recon- “I think when you land in the middle, four wards. make sense.” venes. neither side is going to be happy,” she said. Council President Patricia Spitzley said — TODD HEYWOOD

cities,” Schor said. “This is an amenity that “The trends are going in the right direction urban-loft boards and brick — with one Grocery people want and must patronize in order downtown, but whether we’re there or not, major exception. In a few days, a crew for them to be successful.” who knows?” from Volunteers of America will arrive to from page 5 Mindy Biladeau, director of Downtown Rathbun’s would-be grocery is on a take custody of a hulking pizza oven still Lansing Inc., said a market study of the prime corner. The building had a long run sitting on the first floor. Rathbun donat- a bill that would direct at least 5 per- downtown area, which balloons in popula- as the Schetzer (later Schetzer & Sons) ed the oven, the tables and chairs and cent of community revitalization money in tion by 1500 percent during the day, will be menswear store from 1916 to 1971 and did the other equipment Rum Runners left Michigan toward helping develop grocery ready by December. brief turns as an antique shop and furni- behind. stores in Michigan urban areas. The bill But Biladeau agreed that even with sol- ture store before becoming Rum Runners The oven is so big the window on the has passed committee and awaits consider- id numbers, when it comes to retail, a lot in 1997. The notoriously rowdy bar with Michigan Avenue side will have to be ation by the House. of variables cloud the crystal ball. There is the black walls and dueling pianos upstairs removed to get it out. Schor said it would be “awesome” to no “magic number” that would give a green closed in 2013. “They took one look at it and said, ‘We have a grocery store in the spot Rathbun light to a greengrocer, she said. This summer, Rathbun’s team can cook 30 turkeys in it,’” Rathbun said. is proposing. “It depends on the mix of products, the soda-blasted the lurid paint off the walls, Now all they need are the turkeys. “Grocery stores make it work in other location and a lot of other things,” she said. stripping the interior down to classic — LAWRENCE COSENTINO City Pulse • August 30, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER said she started the festival for a more seri- Fun for a foundation ous cause than an enjoyable weekend. The third annual Michigan Chicken “It’s not only the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival, but it supports a nonprofit I Wing Festival funds cancer foundation have for breast cancer and other survivors of cancer,” Carter said. By EVE KUCHARSKI Carter’s foundation is called Against Lansing resident Shirley M. Carter, 61, All Odds and has been around since 1999. by all outside accounts has been swamped. Carter herself is a two-time breast cancer She has had entertainment to book, food to survivor, having been diagnosed for the secure and prizes to plan for an estimated first time in 1995. 6,000 people. But on Friday, she’ll finally “When I first was diagnosed, I was mar- be able to take a breather with the start of ried but things started falling apart in the the third annual Michigan Chicken Wing home, and by ’99 I was separated,” Carter Festival. said. “Being that my job closed out on me, “Chicken wing festivals have been I started researching for support and as a around for 28 Michigan Chicken survivor, unable to work, I couldn’t find a years now,” Carter job.” Courtesy Photo Wing Festival said. “But there Friday, Sept. 1 and Sat. Sept. Without a support system and means Finley’s was one of dozens of vendors to contribute its services to last year’s festival. 2, noon to midnight. hasn’t been one in Sun. Sept. 3, 2 – 11:45 p.m. of income, Carter said she witnessed first- Tickets start at $25 Michigan, not an hand how the disease can damage not only For Dimondale resident Betteye Bolden, ease’s relapse even better. Adado Riverfront Park official one. There 300 N. Grand Ave., Lansing one’s physical health, but also the ability to 64, Carter aided her by informing her of “I’m still under the doctor’s care but michiganchickenwingfestival. have been festi- cope with trying times. She said she spent new treatments and organizing a way for thanks to Shirley, things that I don’t know, I com vals where they’ve time researching means of treatment when her to fly out of state for it. call her and she’s just like a walking dictio- had wings there, she was ill and eventually was able to land “I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know nary. She just pops up questions with answer or a wing bash, on her feet. where to go, who to trust, who to talk to. and phone numbers and stuff,” Bolden said. but this is different. It’s something new for However, Carter said that she under- I was just devastated and she was able to “She’s not just for breast cancer. She’s for all Michigan, the official chicken wing festival, stands that springing back to normal isn’t find organizations for me that helped me the things that can go wrong.” and why not in Lansing? It’s the capital.” always a possibility for everyone. That’s — like this Angel Flight that she found for Despite Carter’s best efforts however, The festival, which has more than 20 why her organization helps individuals me,” Bolden said, referring to a medical she can still sometimes lose a patient. She local sponsors, will include everything on a case-by-case basis. Carter’s help can flight-sharing program. “They flew me to said that for her, she becomes personally from an inflatable bounce house for kids include going to medical appointments the Mayo Clinic. It was free of charge and attached to each patient she aids. to a beer and wine tent for adults and, of with patients, paying a patient’s phone bill they arranged housing for me and every- “It touches me personally because I lost a course, plenty of with chicken wing ven- for a few months as they recuperate or just thing. I wouldn’t have even known that lot of family members to cancer and a cous- dors. But despite all the festivities, Carter being a friendly face. such an organization existed.” in died on 9/11 last year. She went through Bolden was inspired after receiving help four rounds and I was her patient advocate. from Carter, so she decided to help Against It can take a toll when you’re dealing with All Odds too. Although Bolden’s cancer someone so close to you,” Carter said. has since come back, she said she has since But this only pushes Carter to go further become more knowledgeable about the dis- in her efforts. ease and now advocates for patients to get “I have my way of knowing that at least 3-D mammography — multiple images of I was there. At least I gave them infor- the breast that help patients get a clearer mation. And there were certain patients I picture of their cancer — to ensure they helped with the information and there’s no have a better understanding of their own charge from our program,” Carter said. “I health. go and speak to hundreds and thousands “In my particular case, I had not been of people at seminars and it’s rewarding for informed that there was a possibility that I me to do that. I make sure to take my ‘me had breast cancer, so I kind of didn’t stay up time’ and I have friends around me.” with things. I went and got my first initial And in a way, the Michigan Chicken exam but I didn’t come back because I didn’t Wing Festival is just Carter’s way of taking know I had breast cancer,” Bolden said. “And both her “me time” and ensuring she can it happened the second time. Ever since the fund her patient advocacy. first diagnosis I have had my mammogram “Everybody loves chicken wings, and a every year.” lot of people are coming in from out of town That’s exactly the type of situation from Knoxville, Minnesota, California and Bolden and Carter hope to avoid. For now, busloads from Kalamazoo,” Carter said. Bolden has to suspend her advocacy in “We call it a staycation. It’s on Labor Day Courtesy Photo preparation for another flight back to the weekend and not everyone can afford to Founder of the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival (left) Shirley M. Carter with friend and Mayo Clinic. She said that with Carter’s take one last vacation. Why not come to fellow Against All Odds Member QueenEsther Murrell. help, she’s been able to monitor her dis- the festival?” 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 30, 2017 2017 Pulsar Award Winners By CITY PULSE STAFF This year marked the 13th annual City Pulse Pulsar Awards. The awards are dedicated to recognizing great theater in the Metro Lansing area and calling attention to some of the hardest working members of the local thespian community. This year’s awards ceremony was Monday night at the Lansing Brewing Co. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. To have been considered a nominee, a show must have been seen and scored by at least three Pulsar judges to qualify. The Pulsar judges were Erin Buitendorp, Mary Cusack, Kathy Helma, Tom Helma, Meegan Holland, Paul Wozniak, David Winkelstern, Sue Winkelstern and Ute Von Der Heyden. All of the Lansing area’s community, professional or college theater groups were in contention. Pulsars do not cover children’s theater, Eve Kucharski/City Pulse high school theater, gala presentations, student showcases or workshop shows. The season ran from July 1 last year to June 30 of this year. The crowd looked on as winners received their Pulsar awards on stage. Christy Hall “Urinetown” — MSU Department of “A Painted Window” — Williamston Theatre Theatre Best Supporting Actress, Musical Best Specialization Emma Kron-Deacon Alison Dobbins, Media Design “Heathers” — Peppermint Creek “The Tempest” — MSU Department of Theatre Co. Theatre Best Featured Actor, Musical Best Lead Actor, Play Grant Cleaveland Michael Hays “Urinetown” — MSU Department of “The Hemingway Play” — Riverwalk Theatre Theatre Best Featured Actress, Musical Best Lead Actress, Play Eve Kucharski/City Pulse Laura Croff Terry Heck “Catch Me If You Can” — Riverwalk The Pulsar Awards are dedicated to recognizing achievments in local theater. This year, the 13th awards were held at the Lansing Brewing Co. “Taking Shakespeare” — Williamston Theatre Theatre Best Ensemble Cast Best Play “Urinetown” — MSU Department of Theatre Best Supporting Actor, Play “1984” “A Painted Window” Lynch Travis Williamston Theatre Williamston Theatre Best Properties “A Painted Window” — Williamston Michelle Raymond Theatre Special Recognition for Best Musical Contributions to Greater “Summer Retreat” — Williamston Best Supporting Actress, Theatre Lansing Theater “Heathers” Play Best Sound Design Carmen Decker Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. Ja’Nay Duncan Jason Painter Price “Disgraced” — Peppermint Creek Best Director, Play “The Tempest” — MSU Department of Theatre Co. Theatre Mary Job Best Featured Actor, Play “Taking Shakespeare” — Williamston Best Lighting Design Heath Sartorius Theatre Daniel Walker “Eurydice” — Peppermint Creek Best Director, Musical “A Painted Window” — Williamston Theatre Co. Theatre Blake Bowen Best Featured Actress, Play “Heathers” — Peppermint Creek Best Costumes Laura Croff Theatre Co. Morgan Bowen and Shannon Bowen “Wonder of the World” — Riverwalk “Heathers” — Peppermint Creek Theatre Best Musical Direction Theatre Co. Best Lead Actor, Musical Yasmin Gewirtz Best Make-up/Hair Martin Underhill “Peter and the Starcatcher” — Owosso Meredith Wagner “Man of La Mancha” — Starlight Community Players “Urinetown” — MSU Department of Dinner Theatre Best Choreography Theatre Best Lead Actress, Musical Karyn Perry Best Make-up/Hair Bethany Heinlein “Heathers” — Peppermint Creek Anna Szabo “Urinetown” — MSU Department of Theatre Co. “Eurydice” — Peppermint Creek Theatre Eve Kucharski/City Pulse Best Set Design Theatre Co. Best Supporting Actor, Williamston Theatre’s Executive Director Musical John Lepard accepted several Pulsars on Lee Jones Best Original Script Jonathan Hamilton Williamston Theatre’s behalf. City Pulse • August 30, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

wants to paint a bowl of fruit?’ And then Placemaking for regional revitalization I saw some online where they were a lot Meet the artist more modern takes on a still-life and I The Arts Council of Greater Lansing helps to create community liked that. So, I tried that,” Jeris said. Colorful inspiration “They say to paint what you love, so I By DYLAN TARR Arts Council, members of Clinton County’s looked outside and I love the birds in my In the last few years, Lansing has seen a Economic Development Center and other By EVE KUCHARSKI backyard that I see constantly, so I tried huge volume of urban revitalization proj- community members. painting a bird. I thought, ‘Well that ects. Old Town, REO Town and sections “We let the community choose their own Each artist finds inspiration in some- turned out pretty well, I like that.’ And of Michigan Avenue are being pumped up people to be at the table,” said Mikula, “peo- thing different, but for Andrea Jeris, 66, then a couple of cats and I liked that, and revamped. This year, the Arts Council ple that could make projects happen that it’s usually color. That’s how she came to so I just expanded my subject matter to of Greater Lansing is taking this same spirit were creative enough in their thought pro- paint the autumnal tree on this week’s include just about anything that I like.” of reinvigoration on the road to surrounding cess and wanted to come around the table cover. Although she is retired from a career communities, with its first ever Create Place to discuss the projects.” “That one is in my very own neigh- in graphic design, Jeris said she considers Consulting Program. In the second meeting, the teams finalize borhood and her oil painting to be a second career. She “The arts council started in 1965 and the plan and draw up a course of action to coming home is also a big fan of artist Duane Keiser’s through the years our work has been about accomplish it. on a Saturday concept of daily painting. Jeris said she supporting and promoting arts and culture “Once the plan is written and handed from breakfast, makes an effort to create something every in the tri-counties,” said Deborah Mikula, back to them, we ask that they accomplish I stopped the day. executive director of the Arts Council. it in a year,” said Mikula. “We provide tech- car and started “You paint small, you paint quick, “Some of our work in the last three or four nical assistance throughout the year and if taking pictures it’s just very satisfying doing these little years has been very focused on creative they call us we can come back together and of different col- works,” Jeris said. “I think you learn a placemaking.” keep them motivated to accomplish those Jeris ors, those bright lot by doing them very quickly and doing Placemaking is an economic devel- placemaking ideas.” oranges and small works because if you make a mis - opment strategy that helps communities None of these initiatives could have been golds against take, you can just move on to the next through the addition of art with heavy input possible without financial partnerships the bright, blue sky,” Jeris said. “Color is one. And you can use these small ones as from those living in the area, Mikula said. between the Arts Council of Greater Lansing what excites me, so I just had to stop and study to do large ones.” But with urban revitalization’s infamous and Greater Lansing Regional Prosperity take it and then I had to paint it.” Although Jeris usually sticks to fairly sibling, gentrification, the Create Place Initiative and a dose of state funding. Jeris’ fascination with art started early. small canvases, 6-by-6 to 6-by-10 inches Consulting Program’s community involve- “Gov. Snyder has allocated a number of “I was doing watercolors in high or so, she isn’t opposed to doing larger ment is meant to change a community for resources to each of the prosperity regions school. When I was 16, my dad had works. And she certainly isn’t planning the better — and for everyone. across the state to support different proj- signed up for a mail-correspondence art on stopping her creative output. “It’s coming from the residents and those ects,” said Mikula. The Greater Lansing course for a hobby for himself,” Jeris said. “I just took a trip out to the Shiawassee that are working in those communities,” said Regional Prosperity Initiative received a “In about three months, he lost interest Arts Center with a friend and she was Mikula. “The opinions, the ideas, everything portion of these funds and used them to in the course and he gave me all the sup- dropping off some artwork and they have comes from them. We’re then synthesizing support the Arts Council’s Create Place con- plies that came with it, which included a these huge fields of sunflowers and we through it and then writing up a plan of sulting program. full set of oil paints. That was what start- took a lot of pictures out there,” Jeris said. attack that came out of their own mouths.” Despite all the moving parts, Mikula’s ed me in oil.” “So right now, I’m working on painting a Already, the Creative Place consulting hopes for the projects are straightforward: It wasn’t long before Jeris began field of sunflowers.” program has drawn up preliminary plans “That they happen and that they make an experimenting with a variety of mediums. To find more of Andrea Jeris’ work, with two out of the three communities impact,” she said. “We want to see more “I tried every other type of art as well find her gallery at dailypaintworks.com. they’re working with in 2017. communities actually create some robust and I loved them all, but if you want to Jeris’ work is the last entry in the sec- “In St. Johns, they want to do a farm-to- and vibrant projects that will get more peo- get good at something, you have to stick ond year of City Pulse’s Summer of Art table event,” said Mikula. “It will be creat- ple in their community to see the impact with it, so I just kept painting,” Jeris said. program. City Pulse features art on the ed with all locally sourced food and would they’re making through arts and culture.” “When I was in school, that’s what I did cover that the artists donate to the Arts become an event that would help them pay Only in its first year, the Arts Council — I painted constantly. That’s why I have Council of Greater Lansing to be auc- for a three-story mural downtown.” of Greater Lansing is already taking appli- two bachelor of fine arts degrees. When tioned at its annual Holiday Glitter fund- In Mason, Mikula said community mem- cants for the 2018 iteration of Create Place I was graduating, they said, ‘You have raiser in December. The artist receives a bers want to spruce up a highly trafficked Consulting Program. enough art classes to get two degrees!’ No 30 percent commission. This year, City alley in their downtown. “We’re trying to go out of the urban core matter what I was taking, I was always Pulse featured 12 covers. “They’re calling it their Art Alley,” said and do some work within some of those taking painting classes.” Mikula. “They would like to activate that smaller communities that might not have Those degrees are both from Eastern space and put a lot of art along the walls, the kind of resources at their disposal,” said Michigan University, but Jeris holds a put lighting in and make it a vibrant space Mikula. “We had the city of DeWitt call, degree in commercial art from Oakland to gather and to highlight some of the things we have meetings scheduled with them in Community College as well, along with that are happening in Mason.” October and we’re looking at Grand Ledge time spent studying fine art advertising in Eaton Rapids, the third community the and Williamston, too.” Detroit and plein air painting — painting Arts Council is consulting with, has not yet While the Arts Council plans this year out of doors — in Palo Alto, California. decided on a of placemaking project. They and next year’s Create Place Consulting Her time spent studying plein air intend to enact, but Mikula has high hopes Program, it’s easy to get caught up in a pile painting has given Jeris an affinity for for it. of organizational logistics. But Mikula says painting outdoors, but she isn’t a fan of The program consists of two meetings, their objective isn’t really that complicated. one subject over another — something the first a preliminary brainstorming ses- “At the end of the day it’s about the pride that she said makes art “more fun” for sion with the Arts Council and community we feel in our community,” Mikula said. “We her. members from the selected towns. want to see the pride just keep increasing “For a long, long time I did landscapes Courtesy Photo The brainstorming group consisted of and our communities becoming better plac- and I did life drawings and people. I nev- “Rain, the great equalizer,” by Andrea roughly 20 members from St. Johns’ own es because of the work that they’ve done.” er did still-lifes, because I thought, ‘Who Jeris. 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 30, 2017

The 14 short stories written over the relates how his cellmate, Pepper Pie, teach- last 12 years of incarceration let us into es himself to disappear, aided by a prisoner Books behind bars Dawkins’ world of locked cells, cheap mat- number that was formerly held by a dead Michigan inmate is successful author tresses, the yard and daydreaming cell- man. I won’t ruin how Pepper Pie got his mates. nickname, but it’s hilarious and indicative By BILL CASTANIER I caught up with Dawkins by phone of the importance of a nickname in prison. Prison writing and tattoos have a lot in from the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Dawkins said he doesn’t really have a common. Both give us a look at the soul of Coldwater, to learn more about what led jailhouse nickname. a person we can’t experience in any other him to prison and what inspires him to “But my cellmate calls me ‘Orville’ way. Both are seared with pain and often write. because I like popcorn,” he said. give us a glimpse of a culture we know While talking, there was a sense of How a man nicknamed Orville ended up nothing about. unspoken urgency since calls are limited to in prison for life is not something Dawkins Addict, convicted murderer and now 16 minutes. A robo-operator alerts callers likes to talk about, but he accepts respon- published author Curtis Dawkins, 49, pro- that calls are recorded, provides a number sibility for his actions. In 2004, he found vides keen insight into an unknown world to call if the prisoner is harassing you and himself in a Halloween gangster’s costume, in his debut book, “The Graybar Hotel,” a cuts in at 15 minutes, alerting you that you wielding a .357 Smith & Wesson, a weapon collection of short fiction. have one minute left. he had bought to protect himself from the The book joins a long history of jail- Dawkins is an unusual prisoner. In drug dealers he frequented. Courtesy Photo house writing, most notably, authors like 2000, he earned a master’s degree in fine His early life was characterized with alco- Curtis Dawkins’ fictional work written in O. Henry, Jack London, Malcolm X and arts from Western Michigan University, hol addiction, but he cleaned up, and while Jack Henry Abbott. prsion, gained national attention for its studying under National Book Award win- studying at Western Michigan University he keen storytelling. ner Jaimy Gordon and regional writer met his future partner. Kimberly Knutsen Stuart Dybek. In addition to being pub- was a Ph.D. student with whom Dawkins Eliot reading ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred SCHULER BOOKS lished, both his former teachers contribut- had two children: Lily Rose and Elijah, join- Prufrock and Others.’” He recently finished & USIC ed to the book. ing Knutsen’s son, Henry. an advanced reading copy of a book by M In several of Dawkins’ stories, there are But Dawkins’ idyllic reality soon suc- National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward Capitol City Writers glimpses of George Saunders’ magical real- cumbed to addiction again. After smoking and predicts that “it will win a Pulitzer.” Association Meeting ism — elements of fantasy that are ground- crack, he went — there is no easy way to say He reads in an eclectic fashion and calls ed in reality, such as in the story “573543,” it — crazy, becoming a murderer. authors Denis Johnson, Tim O’Brien and Wed., Sept. 6 from 7-8:30 pm Dawkins’ own prison identification num- Although the situation was mind-numb- Don DeLillo among his favorites, along Eastwood Towne Center location ber. The tale involves an inmate who ing for Knutsen and the children, Dawkins with the poet Billy Collins. said he still talks to them almost every day But Dawkins isn’t resigned to publish- Meetings are open to the public. This and is looking forward to an October visit. ing a single story. He said he has moved on month’s topic is WORLDBUILDING: It’s Not Just for Fantasy Writers, presented Most publishers shy away from prison to writing a futuristic novel about prison by award-winning, NYT-bestselling writing, so the circuitous way Dawkins’ life, set in subterranean chambers where author Colleen Gleason. manuscript was accepted is fascinating. prisoners are put to sleep for the duration While in prison, Dawkins said he began of their sentence. Michigan Author Vic Foerster writing, including doing book reviews Although he knows he will never get out presents Hidden in the Trees US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd for a literary magazine. The editor of that of prison, he said “I’m really not here. I live magazine, Jarrett Haley, then moved on mostly in my mind. I spend a lot of time in Thursday, Sept. 7 @ 7pm www.NCGmovies.com to become editor of the San Diego State a fictional world.” Meridian Mall location (517) 316-9100 Alumni Magazine. While doing an interview Dawkins is also creative in other Meet Vic Foerster, Student Discount with ID with prestigious alum, now a literary agent, ways.He contributes to the University of author of the 2017 ID required for “R” rated films Dawkins convinced her to take a look at his Michigan Prison Art Project. Great Lakes Reads manuscript. She did and, within weeks, it In a recent review in “Oprah” magazine Selection Naked was sold to Scribner Publishing Group. the esteemed novelist Joyce Carol Oates in the Stream: Isle Dawkins spends most of his time in called Dawkins a “wickedly skilled story- Royale Stories, as he prison reading and writing. He is listen- teller.” presents his newest ing to audio tapes of “Moby Dick” and T.S. She may have understated his skills. publication, Hidden in the Trees: An Isle Royale Sojourn!

Welcome Home: Adoption Anthology Panel Event

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393-3035. Lunch at the Meridian Senior Center. From 12 - 1 p.m. $5.75/$3 suggested for ages 60+. Meridian Senior A hint of music and a touch of magic Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. Party Bridge. Weekly events at the senior center. 1 - 4 p.m. $1 Members/$2 Public. Meridian Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. Spanish Conversation. Practice speaking in a friendly setting. 7 - 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.

ARTS Teen Movies. Watch movies intended for a teen audience. Popcorn while supplies last! 1 - 3 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East ON THE Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Friday, September 01 MUSIC Live Music. Calling Doctor Howard. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. FREE. Unicorn Lounge, 327 E Grand River Ave Lansing. (517) 485-9910. facebook.com/UnicornOldtown/. Jan Eberle, oboe, and Ralph Votapek, piano. At 8 p.m. $10/$8 Seniors/FREE Students and 18 and under EventsTOWN must be entered through the calendar at with ID. Cook Recital Hall, MSU Music Building, 333 West Circle Drive East Lansing. lansingcitypulse.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesdays Live Music w/ Rachel Curtis. 7 p.m. FREE. Lansing for the following week’s issue. Charges may apply for Brewing Company, 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. paid events to appear in print. If you need assistance, EVENTS please call Eve at (517) 999-5066. Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8-15). Play with fellow Minecrafters. Call ahead. 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Mason Branch, 145 W. Ash St., Wednesday, August 30 Mason. (517) 676-9088. Courtesy Photo CLASSES AND SEMINARS Video Game Night (Ages 8-18). Tournament style video Alcoholics Anonymous. At 6 p.m. Donation welcome. games. Call ahead x3. 5 - 7 p.m. FREE. Capital Area District "Hoodoo Love's" "Deacon" Earl Darnell Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. Libraries Holt-Delhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) rehearses with co-star Camille Thomas. Mindfulness. Meditation for beginners and experienced. 694-9351. 7 to 9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington, Lansing. (517) 420-5820

MUSIC Saturday, September 02 MUSIC Doc Howard Operation at Allen Farmers Market. Live Music w/ The Big Boss Band. At 7 p.m. Lansing Come enjoy a performance from Doc Howard Operation. September 2 Brewing Company, 518 E. Shiawassee St., Lansing. 5 - 5:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1629 E Kalamazoo St Lansing. EVENTS Tavern House Jazz Band. 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 a.m. Tavern Spartan Young Astronomers Club. From 10 a.m. to and Tap, 101 S. Washington Square, Lansing. A runaway, the Great Depression, African-American characters in a noon $3. Abrams Planetarium, 755 Science Road, East The Great Matt King - Elvis Impersonator Lansing. (517) 355-4672. blues music and a little bit of magic very specific time in a very specific Extraodinare! All your favorites from the Elvis songbook thrown in — Katori Hall’s play place," Wade said. "The playwright will be sung! 7-9 p.m. FREE/ Donations accepted. William E. Tennant Performance Shell, 805 W. Park St. Saint Johns. Sunday, September 03 “Hoodoo Love” has a little bit of captures that voice spot-on." (989) 224-2429. CLASSES AND SEMINARS everything. That’s partly why Rico But Wade makes clear that Charlotte Yoga Club. For kids ages 8-12 who love Bruce Wade, the play’s director, THEATRE learning about astronomy. 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $5 annually. the “blues are not a superfluous Auditions: The Government Inspector. From 7 - 10 AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence Charlotte. was excited to put on the show with element” in the storytelling. The p.m. Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College, 500 N. Juggling. Learn a life-long skill from Mike, the juggler. the Ixion Ensemble. genre’s centrality is why actual blues Capitol Ave., Lansing. Call/Text ahead. All skill levels welcome. 2 - 4 p.m. FREE. Orchard Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. “The playwright made these musician"Deacon" Earl Darnell was EVENTS (517) 355-4676. characters face these difficult cast in the role of Ace of Spades, Allen Farmers Market. 2:30 - 7 p.m. FREE. Allen Market EVENTS times unflinchingly,” Wade said. “I the play’s bluesman. Place, 1629 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911. was attracted to the language of Practice Your English. Practice in a comfortable setting. Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. At 6 p.m. $8 A first-time cast member, 7 - 8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot dance, $10 dance & lesson. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 the piece and the characters, and N. Grand River Ave. Lansing. (517) 321-0933. Darnell wasn’t Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. it’s very authentic and it’s very rich. initially a part of Rocking & Mixing in the Park for BBBS. Face painting, It’s a simple, direct elegance, very "Hoodoo Love" ARTS yard games, and a Dunk tank and local bands like the the production, Saturday, Sept. 2 - Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Scratch Pilots performing. 12 - 10 p.m. FREE. Ferris Park, much like the blues.” but after some Mandela. Quilted work from a variety of African-American 323 N. Walnut St., Lansing. And the blues of course, play well-intentioned Sunday, Sept. 10 artists. 12 - 2 p.m. FREE. Lookout! Gallery, 362 Bogue St., 8 p.m. MSU campus, East Lansing. Monday, September 04 a huge part in this production. prodding, decided $15 CLASSES AND SEMINARS Although it is a play, the story has a to go for it. AA Creative Corridor A Course in Love. Weekly group dedicated to the study of 1133 S. Washington Thursday, August 31 the spiritual pyschology. 1 - 2 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of large musical component, centering “A lot of people CLASSES AND SEMINARS Ave., Lansing Lansing, 230 S. Holmes Lansing. (517) 371-3010. around the main character, Toulou, A Course in Miracles. Group on peace through referred me (517) 775-4246 forgiveness. 7 - 9 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, Support Group. For the recently divorced, widowed and played by Camille Thomas. separated. 7:30 p.m. St. Davids Episcopal Church, 1519 because I’m not 230 S. Holmes, Lansing. (517) 371-3010. “‘Hoodoo Love’ is a story about actually an actor, Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All skill levels Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272. welcome. 6 - 8 p.m. FREE. St. Joseph Park, 2125 W. a young woman finding her voice. I’m a bluesman who plays guitar and Hillsdale Lansing. crisisrfc.com. MUSIC In this case, because the blues harmonica,” Darnell said. Celebrate Recovery. For all types of hurts and hang-ups. New Horizons Community Band. Learn a new play a part in the storytelling, she 6 p.m. Donations welcome. Trinity Church (Lansing), 3355 instrument or dust off an old one. 6 - 8 p.m. MSU But Darnell too is excited about Dunckel Road, Lansing. Community Music School, 4930 Hagadorn Road, East is literally finding her voice,” Wade the subject matter and a chance to Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. At 5:45 p.m. Lansing. (517) 355-7661. said. “She’s making her way during exercise his acting chops. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan a very difficult time. A difficult Ave. Lansing. (517) 515-5559. coda.org. EVENTS “I like the historical context of it. Chess, Cribbage, Hand & Foot. Weekly events at the time personally for her, and also a Lansing Reiki Share. Welcome all curious about Reiki. 6 - It touches on a few subjects that a 8 p.m. FREE/Donations accepted. Willow Stick Ceremonies, senior center. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FREE. Meridian Senior difficult time in our cultural history. 335 Seymour Ave., Suite D., Lansing. 517-402-6727. Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. This play takes place during the lot of people don’t touch on in the NAMI Class for Caregivers. 12-session structured class. Social Bridge. Meet new people, no partner needed. black community,” Darnell said. “The 6:30 - 9 p.m. FREE. McLaren-Greater Lansing Education 1 - 4 p.m. $1.50. Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 ‘30s during the Great Depression in Elizabeth Road, Lansing. segregated Memphis.” tough thing is, it’s different than Building, 401 W. Greenlawn Ave., Lansing. memorizing a four-minute song, as EVENTS ARTS Wade said that the setting of the opposed to two hours of notes, two 12-Step Meeting. From 12 to 1 p.m. FREE. Donations Monday Night Life Drawing. 7 - 9 p.m. $10 per session play allowed for an examination of a ($5 for students) to cover the model and studio. O'Day hours of little, tiny lines. But I think welcome. Cristo Rey Community Center, 1717 N. High St. major turning point in U.S. history, I’ll be fine.” Lansing. Studios, Suite 115 1650 Kendale Blvd. East Lansing. as well as for the use of a frequently Call for Crafters. Seeking crafters for 4th annual Holiday — EVE KUCHARSKI Craft Show. Call ahead. 12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Inner Ascended Tuesday, September 05 unheard voice. Masters Ministry, 5705 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. (517) See Out on the Town Page 14 “This is a play that is about four 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • August 30, 2017

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SILVER DOLLAR SALOON TRIBUTE TEJANO SOUND BAND AT THE LOFT EVENT TWIZTID AT THE LOFT Friday, Sept. 1 @ The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Saturday, Sept. 23 @ Tequila Cowboy, 5660 Thursday, Sept. 7 @ The Loft, 414 E. Ave., Lansing. 21+, $20, $15 adv., 9 p.m. W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. 5 p.m. to 11:30 Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $30, $27 p.m. adv., 7 p.m. Tejano Sound Band’s co-founders, Johnny Vasquez From 1975 to 1995, Rick Becker owned and operated the Since the mid-‘90s, Twiztid has been a fixture in Detroit’s (accordion) and Richard Vasquez (guitar/banjo), have now-demolished Silver Dollar Saloon, 3411 E. Michigan Ave. notorious horrorcore-rap scene. The duo has released 11 played Tejano music across Mid-Michigan for decades. The Hovering on the border of Lansing and East Lansing, the full-length albums and 10 EPs — many released via the brothers' roots go back to their first band, Los Hermanos beer-soaked night club and concert venue was a haunt for Insane Clown Posse’s Psychopathic Records imprint and Vasquez, made up of their siblings. By 1994, after their older both college students and music fans. On Sept. 23, Becker their own label, Majik Ninja Entertainment. Twiztid, which brothers retired from music, the pair formed the Tejano launches the first ever Silver Dollar Saloon Tribute Event. comprises Jamie Madrox and Monoxide, debuted in 1997 Sound Band. Known for its progressive Tejano tunes, the The nostalgic shindig will be hosted at Tequila Cowboy in with its “Mostasteless” LP on Psychopathic. Two years later, band incorporates hints of jazz, Norteño and Cumbia into the Lansing Mall. While during its heyday, big names played when ICP signed to Island Records, Twiztid was also roped what their bio calls a “Texas sound with a Midwestern twist.” the Silver Dollar – such as Kansas, REO Speedwagon, into a major-label deal, and the record was re-issued on Friday, the six-piece outfit headlines The Loft – DJ E-NYCE Tommy James & the Shondells, Rush, Del Shannon, Patti Island and hit the Billboard charts. Since then, Twiztid has shares the bill. Over the last 23 years, the Tejano Sound Smith, Alice in Chains and Blue Oyster Cult – this night is amassed a cult following and continues to tour. The pair’s Band has released a series of albums, including “Ahora,” all about the venue’s past house bands. Performing hours of latest LP, “The Continuous Evilution of Life’s ?’s,” hit stores “Yo Te Amare” and “Cierra Los Ojos.” Today, after a few local, live music are Northwind, Rich Kidz, Full House, Brat, in January. Twiztid headlines Friday at the Loft; openers are lineup changes, along with the Vasquez brothers, the group Carrera, Showdown and Raggidy Ann. Tickets are available Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Whitney Payton, My Brothers Keeper, includes Bobby Gonzalez (drums), Lupe Moreno (lead at lansingsilverdollarsaloontribute.eventbrite.com. Smokehouse Junkiez, Michigan Misfits, Knowledge Da MC vocals), AJ Garcia (bass) and keyboardist Rolando Revilla. and Prozak.

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LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service Industry Night, 3 p.m. '90s Karaoke Love Lansing Party Dead Hour Noise and Hordes Buddies - Holt, 2040 N Aurelius Rd Steve Cowles, 6:30 p.m. Greg Smith, 6:30 p.m. Daryn Larner, 6:30 p.m. Buddies - Okemos, 1937 W Grand River Ave Rush Clement, 9 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Travis Faber, 10 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Coach's, 6201 Bishop Rd DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Pool Tourny, 7:30 a.m. Alskn "walleye" AYCE DJ, 9 p.m. Eaton Rapids Craft Co., 204 N Main St. Alistair Beerens, 6 p.m. Steve Cowles, 6 p.m. Bryan Schaffer, 6 p.m. Esquire, 1250 Turner St. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Live Blues w/ The Good Cookies, 8 p.m. Mike Skory & Friends, 8:30 p.m. The Rotations, 9:30 p.m. The Blue Haired Bettys, 9:30 Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Hump Night Blues Jam Karaoke Kraze !!! Harpers, 131 Albert Ave. Alistair Beerens, 6 p.m. Sarah Brunner, 6 p.m. Sarah Brunner, 6 p.m. Harrison Roadhouse, 720 E. Michigan Ave. Mike Cooley, 5:30 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Tempest, 7 p.m. Tejano Sound Band Chess: Black X White Party Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. The Dirtball, 7 p.m. The Rocket Boosters, 8 p.m. Vincie D & The Sensations Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Open Mic w/ Jen Sygit, 9 p.m. Further Adventures of Fat Boy & Jive Turkey, 9 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road Rush Clement, 6 p.m. Jacob Ford, 6 p.m. Sarah Brunner, 6 p.m. Chris Laskos, 6 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 Mike Cooley, 6 p.m. Daryn Larner, 6 p.m. Chris Laskos, 6 p.m. Shaun Garth Walker, 6 p.m. Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy. Mark Weeks, 6 p.m. Tom & Sean, 6 p.m. Kathy Ford - Duo, 6 p.m. Steve Cowles, 6 p.m. Ryan's Roadhouse, 902 E State St. Chris Laskos, 6 p.m. The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave. Hoodoo Love, 8 p.m. Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd. Sarah Brunner, 7 p.m. Mike Cooley, 7 p.m. Waterfront Bar and Grill, 325 City Market Dr Open Mic. Night Alex Mendenall, 6 p.m. Henderseth City Pulse • August 30, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny August 31 - September 7 Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones

ARIES (March 21-April 19): "We are continually faced LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The sadness you feel by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble might be the most fertile sadness you have felt in a long "See?"--gotta keep on problems," said businessman Lee Iacocca. You are cur- time. At least potentially, it has tremendous motivating the ball. rently wrestling with an example of this phenomenon, power. You could respond to it by mobilizing changes Matt Jones Aries. The camouflage is well-rendered. To expose the that would dramatically diminish the sadness you feel opportunity hidden beneath the apparent dilemma, you in the coming years, and also make it less likely that Across 1 Beefeater and Bom- may have to be more strategic and less straightforward sadness-provoking events will come your way. So I invite bay, e.g. than you usually are -- cagier and not as blunt. Can you you to express gratitude for your current sadness. 5 Twilight, poetically manage that? I think so. Once you crack the riddle, tak- That's the crucial first step if you want to harness it to 10 Skiers' lift ing advantage of the opportunity should be interesting. work wonders. 14 Garbage boat TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Close your eyes and SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "Don't hoot with the 15 Colorado or Missouri imagine this: You and a beloved ally get lost in an howls at night if you want to crow with the rooster in 16 Greek letter before enchanted forest, discover a mysterious treasure, and the morning," advised Miss Georgia during the Miss kappa 17 "How well do you find your way back to civilization just before dark. Now Teen USA Pageant. Although that's usually good coun- know cartoon sailors" visualize this: You give a dear companion a photo of your sel, it may not apply to you in the coming weeks. Why? test? face taken on every one of your birthdays, and the two Because your capacity for revelry will be at an all-time 19 It's not a true story of you spend hours talking about your evolution. Picture high, as will your ability to be energized rather than 20 Ants ___ (snack with this: You and an exciting accomplice luxuriate in a sun-lit drained by your revelry. It seems you have a special raisins) sanctuary surrounded by gourmet snacks as you listen temporary superpower that enables you both to have 21 Felipe Alou's out- to ecstatic music and bestow compliments on each maximum fun and get a lot of work done. fielder son other. These are examples of the kinds of experiments 23 Estonia's second- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During this phase I invite you to try in the coming weeks. Dream up some largest city and home to of your astrological cycle, it makes sense to express more! Here's a keynote to inspire you: sacred fun. their largest university more leadership. If you're already a pretty good guide 24 Small market GEMINI (May 21-June 20): On its album *Jefferson's or role model, you will have the power to boost your increases Tree of Liberty,* Jefferson Starship plays a song I co- benevolent influence to an even higher level. For inspira- 27 Physicist Mach wrote, "In a Crisis." On its album *Deeper Space/Virgin tion, listen to educator Peter Drucker: "Leadership is 31 Like boats yet to be Sky,* the band covers another tune I co-wrote, "Dark not magnetic personality. That can just as well be a glib found, in Battleship Ages." Have I received a share of the record sales? 32 Comment on the tongue. It is not 'making friends and influencing people.' Not a penny. Am I upset? Not at all. I'm glad the songs weather to a Supreme version 11 The most famous one is star reviews That is flattery. Leadership is lifting a person's vision are being heard and enjoyed. I'm gratified that a world- Court Justice? 63 "Legend of the based in Vienna 42 Pillages to higher sights, raising a person's performance to a Guardians" birds famous, multi-platinum band chose to record them. I'm 35 "Pull ___ chair!" 12 Courtroom fig. 43 Galapagos owner higher standard, building a personality beyond its normal 37 Jessie ___ ("Saved 64 The gauche half of an pleased my musical creations are appreciated. Now 13 "Go team!" cheer 47 Having a handle? limitations." by the Bell" role) etiquette list 18 "___ the Worst" (show 48 First month of el aÒo here's my question for you, Gemini: Has some good thing CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "One should always 38 Plug-___ (program 65 "Crud!" on FXX) nuevo of yours been "borrowed"? Have you wielded a benevo- be a little improbable," said Oscar Wilde. That's advice I extensions) 22 "The Simpsons" disco 50 Crown with jewels lent influence that hasn't been fully acknowledged? I sug- 39 Person who goes wouldn't normally give a Capricorn. You thrive on being guy et al. 51 Atlas closeup map gest you consider adopting an approach like mine. It's around making steaks Down grounded and straightforward. But I'm making an excep- 25 Ceramics oven 52 Cultural value system prime time to adjust your thinking about how your gifts laugh? 1 Zone named for Dr. 26 Health clinic pamphlet 54 Actress Cannon of tion now. The astrological omens compel me. So what 44 Playing form and talents have been used, applied, or translated. Grafenberg subjects "Heaven Can Wait" does it mean, exactly? How might you be "improbable"? 45 2000s teen drama CANCER (June 21-July 22): Author Roger von Oech 2 "I Love It" duo ___ Pop 28 "The Big Board," for 55 States of wrath Here are suggestions to get you started. 1. Be on the set in Newport Beach tells us that creativity often involves "the ability to take 3 Like stock without face short 56 It often follows lookout for inspiring ways to surprise yourself. 2. Elude 46 Creator of Eeyore something out of one context and put it into another so value 29 Back-to-school mo. "further" any warped expectations that people have of you. 3. 49 Belly button type 4 Be in need of AC that it takes on new meanings." According to my analysis 53 Stretch out 30 Innate quality 57 Not preowned Be willing to change your mind. Open yourself up to evi- 5 Actor Kinnear of of the astrological omens, this strategy could and should 55 "___ Necessarily So" 32 Hybrid J-Pop group 59 Fig. that's in the neigh- dence that contradicts your theories and beliefs. 4. Use "Brigsby Bear" be your specialty in the coming weeks. "The first person 56 Dissenter's position that debuted "Gimme borhood telepathy to contact Oscar Wilde in your dreams, and 6 Kind of bar lic. to look at an oyster and think food had this ability," says 58 Quick sprint for "Late Chocolate!!" in the U.S. ask him to help you stir up some benevolent mischief or 7 Egg, in biology class von Oech. "So did the first person to look at sheep Night" host Seth? in 2016 compassionate trouble. 60 "___ White People" 8 Group that sometimes 33 Yardstick fraction intestines and think guitar strings. And so did the first includes Y AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A modern Israeli (2017 Netflix original 34 "One ___ Over the person to look at a perfume vaporizer and think gasoline 9 Old postal mascot who woman named Shoshana Hadad got into trouble series) Line" carburetor." Be on the lookout, Cancerian, for inventive promoted new five-digit because of an event that occurred long before she was 61 Destroy, as a record- 35 Major constellation? substitutions and ingenious replacements. ing codes born. In 580 B.C., one of her male ancestors married a 36 Bread that gets filled LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When famous socialite Nan 62 Cookie that some- 10 Co. that owns Life, 40 Cure-alls divorced woman, which at that time was regarded as a Kempner was young, her mother took her shopping at how did a Swedish Fish Look, and Money 41 Home to some one- Yves Saint Laurent's salon. Nan got fixated on a certain sin. Religious authorities decreed that as punishment, white satin suit, but her mean old mother refused to none of his descendants could ever wed a member ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to buy it for her. "You've already spent too much of your of the Cohen tribe. But Hadad did just that, which your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page 14 monthly allowance," mom said. But the resourceful girl prompted rabbis to declare her union with Masoud came up with a successful gambit. She broke into sobs, Cohen illegal. I bring this tale to your attention as a way and continued to cry nonstop until the store's clerks low- to illustrate the possibility that you, too, may soon have SUDOKU INTERMEDIATE ered the price to an amount she could afford. You know to deal with the consequences of past events. But now me, Leo: I don't usually recommend resorting to such that I have forewarned you, I expect you will act wisely, extreme measures to get what you want. But now is one not rashly. You will pass a tricky test and resolve the old TO PLAY time when I am giving you a go-ahead to do just that. matter for good. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The computer scientist PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Want to live to be 100? Fill in the grid so that every Tim Berners-Lee invented the miraculous communica- Then be as boring as possible. That's the conclusion of tion system that we know as the World Wide Web. When longevity researchers, as reported by the *Weekly World row, column, and outlined asked if he had any regrets about his pioneering work, News.* To ensure a maximum life span, you should do he named just one. There was no need for him to have nothing that excites you. You should cultivate a neutral, 3-by-3 box contains the inserted the double slash -- "//" -- after the "http:" in web blah personality, and never travel far from home. JUST numbers 1 through 9 exactly addresses. He's sorry that Internet users have had to KIDDING! I lied. The *Weekly World News* is in fact a type those irrelevant extra characters so many billions famous purveyor of fake news. The truth, according to once. No guessing is required. of times. Let this serve as a teaching story for you, my analysis of the astrological omens, is that you should The solution is unique. Virgo. 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Owner/operator Shawn Fearon studied culinary arts in Jamaica, but spent most of his French class for First Annual French Culture Appreciation 2/42 Community Building, 2630 Bennett Road Okemos. professional career in Michigan. week. 5:45 p.m. FREE. Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Michigan 5173392145. Ave., Lansing. ow.ly/E6Db30eLFK6 isn’t new to the area — local diners can French Class Explorers I (6-18 mos.) By ALLAN I. ROSS EVENTS already opt for French class for First Annual French Culture Appreciation Apps That Make Your Life Better (Adults). From 6 - 7 Jose’s Cuban Sandwich week. 5 p.m. FREE. Aux Petits Soins, 1824 E. Michigan Ave., p.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries South Lansing Growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, Shawn & Deli near downtown Lansing, Lil’ BBQ Lansing. ow.ly/E6Db30eLFK6 Branch, 3500 S. Cedar St. Lansing. (517) 272-9840. Fearon said he learned at an early age that Shack on the city’s south side and the Baby Storytime (Ages up to 2). 3 - 4 p.m. FREE. Capital there was just one way to avoid a life of THEATRE Caribbean BBQ food truck at the corner Area District Libraries Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road abject poverty. Auditions for The Canterville Ghost. From 6:30 to 8 Okemos. (517) 347-2021. of MLK Boulevard and Mt. Hope Avenue. p.m. 2/42 Community Building, 2630 Bennett Road, Okemos. Family Storytime (Ages up to 6). From 10:30 to 11:30 “In Jamaica, the only way to survive But those places are more grab-and-go; (517) 339-2145. a.m. FREE. Capital Area District Libraries Williamston is by working,” he said. “Luckily, I found Fearon hopes Kingston Kitchen will become EVENTS Branch, 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655-1191. something I was good at very quickly, and a destination location that will draw diners Advanced ESOL Book Discussion Group (Adults). Kids Reading to Dogs (Age 6 and up). 4 - 5 p.m. FREE. I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity from around the area. 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(517) 694.9351. chefs, next month Fearon will launch his see on local menus, but of course I’ll add a Compassionate Friends of Lansing. Support group Suits and The City. Networking event. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. first solo venture: , a for parents who have lost a child. 7:30 - 9 p.m. FREE. Kingston Kitchen Jamaican twist.” FREE. HopCat - East Lansing, 300 Grove St., East Lansing Jamaican-themed restaurant featuring Salvation Army (South) Community Center, 701 W. Jolly East Lansing. (517) 816-4300. Those original creations will include Road, Lansing. Wine Night. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, conversation dishes that are practically ingrained in his dishes that combine jerk chicken with Learn leadership and speaking LCC West Toastmasters. and more. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $15. UrbanBeat Event Center, DNA. He acknowledges he faces a distinct classic American staples such as macaroni skills. 5 - 6:30 p.m. LCC West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone 1213 Turner St. Lansing. v challenge of going all-in on ethnic cuisine. and cheese, pasta alfredo and nachos. “Jamaican food is extremely spicy, and SEPTEMBER 7-17 >>> MOON OVER BUFFALO — OVER THE LEDGE THEATRE CO. Fearon’s working this week to perfect a I’ve found that customers aren’t always lobster hot dog, which may be a hit just Interested in a little situational comedy? Why not try the 1953 classic “Moon Over Buffalo"? The comedic prepared for all those flavors,” Fearon said. based on the curiosity factor. The menu will “Of course I’ll have authentic dishes with play, by Ken Ludwig, was made especially famous when Carol Burnett was part of the cast. The show also be loaded with Jamaican favorites such full jerk seasoning, but I’ll also feature centers around two former Broadway stars who take their touring company to Buffalo, New York. When as fried plantains, ackee and codfish — a milder versions so people can get slowly customary fruit and fish dish, braised oxtail the two get there, troubles unfold with an act of infidelity, a drinking binge and a talent scout. The highly acquainted.” and goat curry. physical play involves everything from a wrestling match, a round of fencing and a variety of other, After he displayed an early knack for “These are all dishes I’ve been working onstage antics. Viewers can also expect a little bit of slapstick and screwball comedy to round off their the business working as a food runner at on for years,” Fearon said. “I’m happy that I evening in “Moon Over Buffalo.” The show is directed by Mary Job, who won this year’s Pulsar Award for a Kingston hospital, Fearon was nudged finally have an opportunity to share them Best Director for “Taking Shakespeare.” into a culinary arts vocational school with the public. When it comes to trying The Ledges Playhouse, 137 Fitzgerald Park Drive, Grand Ledge. (517) 230-9593. Overtheledge.org. by one of his mentors. This led to a work new kinds of food, I’ve found that Michigan exchange program on Mackinac Island, people are slowly adventurous, but once which turned into a regular seasonal gig. they’re on board, they’re on board. I can’t CROSSWORD SOLUTION SUDOKU SOLUTION He eventually got certified as a sous chef wait to see what they think of my food.” From Pg. 13 From Pg. 13 from the HEART College of Hospitality Services, a government-funded institution Kingston Kitchen (opens in late in Jamaica designed to pump out culinary arts professionals. September) “And I was lucky enough to keep 4749 Central Park Drive, Okemos finding work in Michigan,” Fearon said. “I’m 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; obviously from a tropical country where closed Sunday it’s hot year-round, but I discovered I love (517) 708-8322, winter. If I won the lottery, I’d probably thekingstonkitchen.com move to the U.P.” Before he can be a Yooper, however, Do you know of a new Greater Lansing business Fearon will try to build Kingston Kitchen that should be featured in New in Town? Send an into a local hotspot. He plans to source as email to [email protected]. much of his menu as he can locally, keeping in line with the humming, farm-to-table movement. Of course, Caribbean cuisine City Pulse • August 30, 2017 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15 The Redhead’s Local somm makes national splash Black Bean Burger DeWitt sommelier brings positive national attention to local wine scene By EVE KUCHARSKI — Midtown It’s a normal thing to have a little bit of What’s the secret to the wine list’s success hometown pride, but on occasion, an out- at Bridge Street Social? Brewing Co. side source can confirm that it’s well-found- Planning a wine list is both moderate- ed. That’s exactly the case with Justin King, ly easy and insanely difficult, and there’s a Midtown Brewing Co.’s “Redhead’s 37, the resident sommelier at Bridge Street balance to putting it together that will make Black Bean Burger” embraced the idea Social in DeWitt. For his exceptional work your guests happy and save you some head- Courtesy Photo that more of a good thing is better — lots at the local dinner spot and wine bar, King aches. I think it starts by talking about logis- Justin King was one of six sommeliers more. The place is known for its craft was highlighted in Wine & Spirits Magazine tics. nationwide to be featured in Wine & beers, but it crafted a bean burger unlike among six up-and-coming sommeliers from There are 20 different companies right Spirits Magazine. any I’ve had in town — a highly welcome California to Texas as one of the “Best New now that could sell me wine and those com- If you don’t want to spend a ton of money deviation. It came with two spicy patties, Sommeliers of 2017.” Hometown pride panies want to make money by selling me but you really want a bang for your buck, spicy cheese and spicy peppers. indeed. wine, but they don’t want to waste their time there’s a fair amount of wine coming from The patties were made from organic We caught up with Justin to ask him by selling me two wines, sending a truck out Shady Lane Cellars on Leelanau Peninsula Michigan beans, oats, carrots, corn and about being chosen, how he keeps the there and wasting gas money for really tiny that has dynamite stuff. Their semi-dry chickpeas. All this was seasoned with 150-bottle wine list strong at Bridge Street orders, so there’s a balance and essentially Riesling is outstanding, their Pinot Noir cumin and chili powder and then served Social and about some tasty Michigan wines. an agreement that one goes through as a Rosé is outstanding. them peppery feta cheese and sliced jala- buyer, as a sommelier. I’m a huge fan of Two Lads Winery on peño peppers. How did you hear the news? You want to work with companies that Old Mission peninsula. I think overall their Midtown Brewing The tangy com- Josh from Wine & Spirits wrote me at the will help you solve headaches when the whole lineup is amazing. Co. bination was end of July and asked me about some cer- products are out of stock, or they send the One of my favorite wines in Michigan is Mon. – Weds., 11 a.m. – 11 mellowed some- p.m. tification stuff about a project that he was wrong things. Besides the business side of the Cabernet Franc from Brys Estate. It’s Thurs. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 1 what with sliced working on. And I said, ‘That sounds pretty this job is more interesting than just work- on Old Mission Peninsula and it’s a little a.m. tomatoes, a pile Sun., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. interesting.’ So I called him. ing the floor and shaking hands and saying bit more expensive for what you get from 402 S. Washington, Lansing. of fresh greens midtownbrewingco.com I was walking my son around the neigh- hi to people and pouring wine. Shady Lane Cellars, but the Cabernet Franc and sliced pickles. (517) 977-1349 borhood in a stroller and he’s asking me It’s so much fun to be able to pour a table from Brys Estate rivals some of the better The extra-thick, about my job background, what I had been a Xinomavro from Greece and then they Cabernet Francs I’ve had from the Loire soft brioche bun doing. So, I walked him through a couple of say, ‘Well I really dig like-bodied wines like Valley in France which is where Cabernet added flavor and did well to limit the hot- jobs and what I did. He’s like, ‘O.K. great. So that from the states. Do you have anything Franc is from. It’s really exciting to see that ness. My tongue complained and applaud- just want to let you know that you’re eligible like that?’ and then you can pour four dif- sort of profile being made in Michigan. ed each taste of the amalgamation. to be in our best new sommeliers issue and ferent Pinot Noirs, two from California, one Its $13.95 price seemed justified by we’re going to put you in it!’ from Oregon and one from Michigan. It’s costly ingredients, double patties and a stuff like that, that we can put together and SATURDAYS AT size that required two hands. A side was What makes someone eligible to be put makes it worth it. Because the amount of included and I picked coleslaw. It was on the list? enjoyment from regulars and first-timers is chunky and delicious — and to my amuse- The best new sommeliers thing is only the reason I got into the business. ment — quite peppery. voted on by people who have had a role of With eggs in the bun and cheese in being a buyer for basically a restaurant. It’s With this national recognition, do you the mix, the Midtown Brewing Co.’s not really something that’s been open to the have any plans to expand your current “Redhead’s Black Bean Burger” wasn’t tru- public. If you’ve been a buyer for a restau- location? GROWLERS OF ly vegan, but I didn’t mind. Despite some MIDTOWN BEER rant, then Wine & Spirits Magazine will All I can say at this point is that things ARE ONLY $12 difficulty managing the rather messy sand- send you an email with a code to be able to are moving. We are certainly looking at 11am-5pm wich, it was truly enjoyable. vote for this. I got one and I voted for some options and as things evolve, we are excited -DAVID WINKELSTERN THAT’S $6 OF people that I know in Michigan, some peo- to try different concepts. SAVINGS! ple who I know who are doing some really We could open a business outside of good things. And have worked in the indus- Michigan — that’s possible. But I love being try less than four years as a sommelier. here. I love the people, I love my family. Do I have interest in other cities? Absolutely KITCHEN OPEN WITH It’s not meant for somebody who’s been I do. But my home is here and that’s not FULL MENU UNTIL P M going to change. 11:00 . . working in restaurants for 20 years. I’ve 402 S. Washington Ave. (517) 977-1349 been in sales for basically a decade, but I’ve Sun-Wed 11 a.m.-midnight only been on the restaurant side for roughly What are some wines you’d recommend Thurs-Sat 11 a.m.-1 a.m. 3 years at this point. for Michiganders? *growler sold separately

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