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NOW AT 10:00 A.M. SUNDAYS on City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 C PULSE NEWS & OPINIONOF THE WEEK C Slide to the left OF THE WEEK Shifting dynamics on Lansing City Council Conservatives take a hit, but no revolution in sight as Betz replaces Washington As incoming Lansing City Councilman Brandon Betz prepares to replace Jody Washington in the Frist Ward seat, his views could shift the city toward a more progressive agenda — ultimately chang- ing the dynamic of how elected leaders conduct business in the capital city. “I’m looking to help constituents State Christmas tree rather than do political favors,” Betz Since at least 1913 there has been said. “I care about public services and a tree of some sort on the grounds at our economic future, but just not on the the State Capitol in Lansing during backs of our residents. I want to trans- X the holiday season. However, it form this city into the future. I’m a new was not until 1987 that the Capitol face with fresh ideas, and that puts me Christmas tree became a chance to in a position to think about things from Brandon Betz (far left, added to the photo) is in, and Jody Washington (marked showcase one of Michigan’s great a different perspective.” with an "X") is out, leaving the Lansing City Council in flux. trees. That was the third year of Betz, a 28-year-old economist with Silver Bells in the City and then- the Michigan League for Public Policy, Dunbar represent the more liberal end tus, lost her seat to Garza. Gov. Jim Blanchard had recently beat Washington, 62, by 10 points in of Lansing’s leadership spectrum. Betz’ Subsequent turnover could allow the returned from a trip to New York, November. The outcome showcased addition splits the Council 4-4 with the City Council to take an altogether differ- where he was inspired by the icon- diminishing support for Washington’s more conservative wing. ent stance on the issue, Betz contended. ic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree conservative tactics over the last eight The outgoing Washington predicted “Jody really dug in her heels and made to similarly display an official State years and highlighted a desire (largely a big change. a lot of enemies on the City Council,” Christmas tree. from younger voters) for a left-facing “You should see a major shift in the Betz explained. “I’m not building a coa- This year’s state tree is a 61-foot future. way this city does business and the lition with any particular people, but tall Blue Spruce, donated by the Betz takes office in January. Voters way the Council does its business,” I do think that with Jody gone, we’re Wolfenberg family of Iron Mountain will soon learn whether his campaign Washington said. “It’s OK if that’s the going to have a more progressive city in the Upper Peninsula. Michigan is promises — like fewer tax incentives agenda, but I’m not sure what they that represents the actual views of its third in the nation for live Christmas for downtown developers and a more mean when they say ‘progressive.’ I people. She was just overly conservative. tree production, with more than 1.5 conducive market for marijuana — think these are going to be interesting That’s the reason I won.” million trees each year. The Blue will match his performance as a City times. I fear for my city. I love this city Betz, for instance, said he would have Spruce is one of the most popular Councilman. with all my heart, but I’m worried.” also joined Spadafore’s lone rejection of varieties because its stiff branches “He’ll bring up some issues that Progressivism to Betz means fewer a redevelopment plan at the former Red can accommodate heavier weight perhaps Councilwoman Washington tax incentives for downtown devel- Cedar Golf Course. He contends that and its layered branches give it an wouldn’t bring up,” Council Vice opment, a renewed focus on the envi- developers — for $2.2 million — paid old-fashioned, traditional look. The President Peter Spadafore foresaw. ronment and another look at the city’s the city far too little for the property and Capitol Christmas tree is strung with “One person isn’t going to change the marijuana ordinances. He also wants to are reaping too many rewards with a nearly 10,000 multi-colored lights entire direction of the city, but it might revisit Lansing’s rescinded status as a $54 million tax reimbursement for over under the design and direction of change our focus to different issues that sanctuary city for immigrants. 30 years. the Michigan Capitol Commission might’ve just been non-starters with the Washington, Wood, Spitzley and He plans to provide a more judicious and Lansing Board of Water & Light. old group dynamic.” Hussain voted to overturn that symbol- review on the amount of tax incentives The tree is topped by a ten-point star That “old group dynamic” refers to a ic protection in 2017. Dunbar — with- flowing to future projects that would with a bluish cast. See it in front of conservative-leaning four-person bloc out Spadafore and Jackson, who were have otherwise continued seamlessly the State Capitol at Michigan and of Washington, her son, Adam Hussain, elected later in the year, to lend their without decades of financial commit- Capitol avenues through the rest of Patricia Spitzley and Council President support — was the only one who still ments from Lansing taxpayers. December. Carol Wood — with their views bol- remains on the City Council to have vot- Betz also differs from Washington stered by supposedly moderate support “Eye Candy of the Week” is our look at some ed to keep the designation. Progressive in his support for Lansing’s marijuana of the nicer properties in Lansing. It rotates each from Jeremy Garza. Councilwoman Tina Houghton, who industry. He said he’d soon like to revis- with Eyesore of the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail [email protected] or call Berl Spadafore, Brian Jackson and Kathie strongly supported sanctuary city sta- See Council, Page 6 Schwartz at 999-5061. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019 Spadafore: Lansing’s next City Council president? First-term member Wood would seek a third year as pres- dency — including Spadafore — and ident. Wood hasn’t returned calls, but a anticipates that City Council will con- says he's ready for job review was unable to find a City Council tinue to see “new faces” in leadership president who remained at the helm for positions over the next few years. After a year at second-in-command, more than two consecutive years. “Leadership is about ensuring teams Lansing City Council Vice President “I always favor having new leadership stay together, working on problem Peter Spadafore this week announced once in a while,” Spitzley added. “It’s solving important issues and empow- a desire to take the gavel from Council important to have other Council mem- ering respective members for teams to President Carol Wood for a seat at the bers take those positions. It’s good for use their significant talents to drive the helm of the City Council in 2020. the city,” and Spadafore would make a ball down the field,” Hussain added. “I’m interested in the presidency,” “good president. I’d really like someone “Consequently, I think it’s important Spadafore confirmed. “I believe the last who hasn’t been a president in the past. for teams to choose those individuals year working alongside President Wood It’s a good opportunity for him.” who will lead.” has given me the experience and knowl- Councilman Brian Jackson hasn’t Councilman Jeremy Garza, who edge to do the job. If my colleagues see given the leadership selection much hasn’t served in a leadership role, didn’t fit to put their faith in me and elect me Spadafore thought, but said he wouldn’t be sur- return a call for comment. president, I’d be honored and thrilled prised if his colleagues have already The presidency also carries more to serve.” from other Council members. privately formed an election plan ahead than just ceremonial gavel authorities. Spadafore, 34, was elected at-large to Councilman-elect Brandon Betz said of next month’s meeting. He said every- Spadafore, if elected president, would the Council in 2017. He was previously he has pledged his support to Spadafore one — including himself — is qualified be empowered to appoint committee president of the Lansing School Board. because of his “willingness” to work col- to serve as president and hasn’t made members and control the city govern- Wood, at the first City Council meet- laboratively and find progressive solu- any decisions on his vote. ment agenda, ultimately deciding what ing of 2019, was chosen by her colleagues tions to various issues facing the capital Both Jackson and Councilwoman specific issues land on the Council’s in a 6-2 vote to remain president for her city in the next year. Kathie Dunbar, however, voted against radar and what issues can be delayed — second year. Spadafore — after some Patricia Spitzley, who was elected to Wood’s second year as president in perhaps indefinitely. closed-door tension before the vote — her second term as an at-large mem- January after citing a need for “fresh The vice president and president was unanimously elected vice president, ber, said she is not seeking a leadership perspectives.” Dunbar didn’t return are also paid more than other Council nabbing the position from now-outgo- position. She said she’d also support multiple phone calls, but her and members. The vice president is paid ing First Ward Councilwoman Jody Spadafore for president because he’s Jackson’s stances seems unlikely to $25,140 annually and serves largely as Washington. “definitely qualified” after serving as the change should Wood look to maintain a placeholder to manage meetings in The City Council will meet for its president of the Lansing School District the presidency for yet another year. the president’s absence. The president first organizational meeting in January and participating in several different Councilman Adam Hussain also said earns a salary of $26,640. The other six to elect its new leaders. And while committee appointments for the city of he isn’t seeking a leadership position Council members earn $24,640 annu- Spadafore is, so far, the only member Lansing. but is open to it. He offered to support ally. to publicly seek the presidency for next Spitzley also said it’s unlikely that “many” of his colleagues for the presi- — KYLE KAMINSKI year, he’s garnering some early support

and more robust conversation on some we’re going to see a drastic swing to the that Betz ran an overly ambitious cam- Council of these different topics.” left on the 10th floor. We still have to paign and made far too many promis- While the City Council in recent years adopt a budget. Trash collection is non- es to prospective voters. She thinks his has rarely split on the various issues fac- partisan. This isn’t Washington. We’re comparatively rigid stance against tax from page 5 ing Lansing, some suggested that Betz’ working on things that affect life on a incentives will only work to slow eco- arrival at City Hall could encourage day-to-day basis.” nomic growth in downtown Lansing it the city’s ordinance that restricts the those with more moderate viewpoints Spitzley labeled Betz as a “good fit” and cautioned local residents about a number of dispensaries, while simulta- to feel comfortable swinging more to to serve as Washington’s successor in a “negative” shift looming ahead. neously ensuring more room for grow- the left. At the very least, Betz’ political ward that is moving leftward. “He does have a lot to learn, and I ers and processors to fuel an adequate ideals are likely to add another liberal “We have a lot more things in com- think he’ll learn it. He doesn’t really supply to the medical and recreational voice to the dialogue. mon than we thought,” she said of Betz. know the city. He doesn’t really know market. Garza said he enjoyed working with “Like anybody on the Council, there are city politics. He’s never been involved in He’s also open to finding room in the Washington, but said he and Betz can going to be times where we disagree, a neighborhood group or anything like budget for a sustainability manager to also agree on a lot of different issues. “I but I only worry about my own vote. that,” Washington argued. “He made combat the effects of climate change like his fire and his drive, and I don’t We’ve discovered some shared passions some really big promises and that’s OK, and reduce the city’s dependence on fos- think there’ll be any sort of problematic about the city, and I think we’ll work but now he has to find a way to actually sil fuels. That conversation — spurred dynamic on the City Council.” well together.” keep those promises.” largely by continued support from Despite the ambitious nature of Betz’ “The reality is that everyone thinks Betz, for his part, doesn’t think he’ll Jackson — started and quickly died at campaign, however, it’ll always take at the job is one thing and then they actu- have any issues staying true to his pro- the Lansing City Council dais during least another four Councilmembers to ally get into the position and the job is gressive ideals during the transition. the last budget cycle. climb on board with his progressive totally different,” Hussain added. “At the “The people of Lansing spoke. They “People vote on the winning side,” vision to find a majority and make any end of the day, people want better pub- wanted an ambitious agenda and Betz said. “I’m not speaking badly real changes. And Spadafore doesn’t lic services, cleaner neighborhoods and they’re ready for some change,” he said. about my fellow Councilmembers, but expect any shift to be swift. economic development. I don’t think “The campaign is over.” Washington, he that’s what they’re expressing. Everyone “One vote can change the dynamic we’ll see Council deviate much from said, “has no say in what goes on in the has some interest, even the mayor, in on some issues, but certainly not every those issues.” city of Lansing anymore.” changing the way we do business. I’d issue,” Spadafore added. “I don’t think Washington, however, contended — KYLE KAMINSKI like to at least open the door to a longer City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7 Washington vs. Morgan?

Outgoing Councilwoman eyes up her second term on the Council. run against son-in-law Newcomer Brendon Betz defeated her handily in the General Election last for Ingham Co. Commissioner month. Outgoing Lansing City The commission is “much bigger Councilwoman Jody Washington is and you can leverage the entire coun- hinting at a bid for the Ingham County ty,” Washington said. “But there are so Board of Commissioners — in a race many things. There’s the school dis- that could pit her against her son-in- trict. I love our school district, but we law. need some help there. I’m not so sure.” Incumbent Thomas Morgan, serv- Unless Washington were to move, ing his first year, said that’s news to her residence in Lansing’s First Ward him. Regardless, he said he plans to would force her to run against Morgan. Washington Morgan run for a second term in three years. Washington didn’t return subse- “It would make for an interesting quent phone calls to further clarify “I love Lansing so much, which is ed because we have this strong mayor race, to say the least,” Morgan added. her intentions but said earlier this why you’re still going to hear from me,” government. … There are just so many Washington mentioned candida- week that she’s not going away and Washington said. “I’m not even sure things and so many organizations to cies for the county commission and will continue to do anything she can that City Council was the best place to get involved with.” Lansing School Board as she wraps to improve the city of Lansing. effectuate change. We’re really limit- — KYLE KAMINSKI

costs,” said Lansing City Council Vice President Peter Spadafore, who raised Lansing joins effort to fix employee health benefits the issue at Monday’s Council meeting “because I wanted to make sure that our Schor: Access to ded within a self-funded employ- drugs that are designed to facilitate employees are provided the lifesaving ee health insurance pool that covers gender transitions. prescription medicine medication they need without jumping employees of Ingham County, Lansing And now officials in both Lansing through unnecessary hoops.” ‘critical’ for city staff and the Community Mental Health and Ingham County are working to Name-brand HIV treatment medi- Authority. An investigation into the patch the coverage gaps. The City of Lansing this week joined cation, as officials previously explained, concerns continues. “It’s critical that people have access to Ingham County in its efforts to tweak is often behind the curve of constantly Among the problems uncovered last the medicine they need,” said Lansing employee health insurance benefits evolving research on the virus. Drugs week: Employees, without being forced Mayor Andy Schor in a statement. after officials discovered that name- that aren’t on the cutting edge of med- to seek specific insurance exceptions Officials said this year’s shift to a brand HIV treatment and other drugs ical technology often include a host of and repeatedly disclose their private self-funded insurance pool is saving were excluded from coverage. negative side effects and can lend to medical histories, are unable to access Ingham County about $2 million annu- City Pulse last week reported on the substandard treatment for county and name-brand prescription medication ally, but the changeover also came with “unconscious bias” that some county city employees. for HIV and other doctor-prescribed a new list of excluded medications. commissioners contended was embed- And because the FDA has yet to for- Among those are Botox, drugs to induce mally approve any method of hormon- abortions, anabolic steroids, sexual al transition treatment for transgender dyfunction medication and other cos- Have something to say about a local patients, all medication for gender dys- issue or an item that appeared in our metic items like hair growth products. LETTERS phoria is prohibited under the shared pages? Now you have two ways to But, for reasons still unknown by insurance plan as well. As a result, sound off: county and city officials, that list also to the editor 1.) Write a letter to the editor. municipal employees have been cut off specifically prohibits name-brand HIV • E-mail: letters@ lansingcitypulse.com from accessing those drugs without a Tree yes, menorah no drugs and treatment for gender dyspho- Whatever it’s called, the • Snail mail: City Pulse, formal exception. 1905 E. Michigan Ave., ria. The results of an Ingham County “Christmas tree” is manifestly not a While Ingham County officials con- religious symbol, or it wouldn’t be Lansing, MI 48912 investigation • Fax: (517) 371-5800 tinue to investigate their next steps, celebration central in December in STATE OF MICHIGAN into the issue • At lansingcitypulse.com PROBATE COURT officials in Lansing are also planning the homes of upwards of 100 mil- COUNTY OF INGHAM is expected to 2.) Write a guest column: NOTICE TO CREDITORS to begin searching for an alternative lion American unbelievers. Decedent's Estate be released Contact Berl Schwartz for more healthcare consultant as early as next The U.S. Constitution mandates information: File No. 19-1424-DE this week and separation of church and state (to Estate of Shirley Ann Gentges. month. City officials still can’t promise [email protected] Date of birth: 10/13/1935. could shed the benefit of both, in my view). or (517) 999-5061 TO ALL CREDITORS: that some medications won’t remain NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The more light on As a supporter of this separation, I (Please include your name, address decedent, Shirley Ann Gentges, excluded from future coverage, but died 05/15/2019. Creditors of the what solutions would have a problem with a cross and telephone number so we can reach decedent are notified that all claims efforts to bridge the gap are under way. against the estate will be forever are available or a menorah on the capitol lawn. you. Keep letters to 250 words or barred unless presented to Amy “We will not select a carrier that As a Christian I don’t want us to fewer. City Pulse reserves the right to Grant, personal representative, or — and at what to both the probate court at 313 W. includes language that — for all intents do anything to open the door to a edit letters and columns. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933 cost. and the personal representative and purposes — is discriminatory,” Satanist display. within 4 months after the date of “Access to albeit a secular one. publication of this notice. said Lansing DeputyMayor Samantha My only objection to the HIV medica- Christmas tree is that is has If we must have this massive 12/02/2019 Harkins. “Sometimes, with the high secular idol on the capitol lawn, let Robert L. Refior II P43374 tion already become the center and symbol 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave. Ste. 5 cost of drugs, there will be things that of a celebration of the wretched us not violate the Constitution by Lansing, MI 48910 comes with (517) 374-8890 are not covered, but we’re not going to excessess of the capitalism that is adding religious symbols to it. unneces- Amy Grant have something that includes this same destroying the very world we live Charles Haynes 448 North Barnes sary stigma Lansing Mason, MI 48854 list of exclusions for our employees.” on. An idol, worshiped by many, (517) 604-0089 CP#19-353 and high — KYLE KAMINSKI 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019

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RFP#: Demo-Abatement 12-2019 CP#19-350 By TERRY LINK Mark Skidmore, or the recent report This fall a coa- on the increase in secret spending of lition of organiza- the Pentagon to $76 billion last year). 2020 TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE RESOLUTION tions from around If our elected officials and the the state hosted an news media continue to ignore the At a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Meridian, Ingham County, Michigan, held at the Meridian Municipal Building, in said Township on all-day conference allocation of our treasury to increase the 19th day of November, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., local time. here in militarism, how will we ever begin OPINION PRESENT: Supervisor Styka, Clerk Dreyfus, Treasurer Deschaine, East to discuss building an economy that Trustees Jackson, Opsommer, Sundland, Wisinski Lansing preserves the biosphere we depend on, ABSENT: on “Building a Peace while affording an equality of oppor- Clerk Dreyfus revised the 2020 Board Meeting schedule, changing the Economy” where tunity and economic security for all of proposed December 15th meeting to December 8, 2020. Clerk Dreyfus moved to accept the Board Meeting schedule as presented. Supervisor Styka seconded instead of spending $100 million dol- the children, leaving no one behind? via request for Roll Call vote. lars for a single jet fighter we invest In 2017 all 193 member states of the WHEREAS, the Township Board desires to announce the time, date, and place of it in schools, medical care for all, or United Nations agreed on a set of 17 all regular meetings of the Board, pursuant to MCL 42.7; and renewable energy. More than 100 Sustainable Development Goals to WHEREAS, the Township Board deems the 2020 regular meeting schedule gave up their Saturday to learn from collectively work towards by 2030. sufficient to uphold the Board's Policies and Procedures, and advance its Global Ends. several nationally recognized speak- There is no doubt that the increasing NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Board of the Charter ers as well as state and local activists, expenditure of weaponry and milita- Township of Meridian, Ingham County, Michigan that the Township Board adopts its regular 2020 meeting schedule as follows: why and how the money pit that has rism is antithetical to those globally grown for military spending might agreed upon goals. As President and Tuesday, January 7, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting be redirected towards true commu- General Dwight Eisenhower so pro- Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:00 P.M. Joint Meeting (Township Boards and Commissions) nity well-being and security. More phetically noted, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting than 300 others watched online and “Every gun that is made, every Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting hundreds more have viewed it since. warship launched, every rocket fired Tuesday, March 3, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting A year was spent moving the idea of signifies, in the final sense, a theft Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting such an event to reality, reaching out from those who hunger and are not Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:00 P.M. Joint Meeting (School Districts & Local Governments) to many players along the way and fed, those who are cold and are not Tuesday, April 21, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting with hopes of drawing participation clothed. Tuesday, May 5, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting “This world in arms is not spend- Tuesday, May 19, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting from our elected representatives in Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting DC, who would be home in Michigan ing money alone. It is spending the Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting on break. We wanted to hear what sweat of its laborers, the genius of its Tuesday, July 7, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting they thought of the ideas: What hur- scientists, the hopes of its children. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Thursday,August 6,2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting dles must be overcome? How can The cost of one modern heavy bomb- Tuesday, August 18, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting concerned citizens better effect change er is this: a modern brick school in Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting (Budget Hearing & Deliberations) in policy? more than 30 cities. It is two electric Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting We hoped for coverage in the news power plants, each serving a town of Tuesday, October 8, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting media, either before or after the event, 60,000 population. It is two fine, ful- Thursday, November 5, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting to give the topic some visibility. All of ly equipped hospitals. It is some fifty Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting this was for naught. Not one of our miles of concrete pavement. We pay Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:00 P.M. Town Hall Meeting elected members of Congress nor any for a single fighter with a half-million Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting of their staff joined us. Not one media bushels of wheat. We pay for a single 2. Each of the above meetings shall be held at the specified time in the Town Hall outlet we contacted well in advance destroyer with new homes that could Room of the Meridian Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan (517) 853-4000, unless changed and noticed in accordance with MCL 15.265. and with follow-ups near the event have housed more than 8,000 people. contacted us or showed up to cover … This is not a way of life at all, in 3. A summary of this resolution stating date, place, and time shall be posted in the the event. any true sense. Under the cloud of Meridian Municipal Building within ten (10) days after the first regularly scheduled meeting of the year in accordance with MCL 15.265. It would seem from these reactions threatening war, it is humanity hang- ADOPTED: YEAS: Supervisor Styka, Clerk Dreyfus, Treasurer Deschaine, that our elected officials are not com- ing from a cross of iron.” Trustees Jackson, Opsommer, Sundland, Wisinski fortable discussing the blatant slush How do we get news media to look NAYS: funds that revolve around military at this issue, or elect officials brave spending, even those who sit on com- enough to publicly address it? Self- Resolution declared adopted. mittees that oversee that funding. The immolation by Buddhist monks helped STATE OF MICHIGAN) media in many cases has a shrinking direct world attention to the catastro- ) ss. COUNTY OF INGHAM) news hole and concomitant shrink- phe of the Vietnam War, but we’re not ing staff, and national affairs like ready for that level of sacrifice yet. I, the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the Township of Meridian, Tell us, please: When will this travesty Ingham County, Michigan, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and a military spending are beyond their complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Township Board on attention span. Yet, we continue to become news? the 19th day of November, 2019. pour increasing cascades of tax dollars (Tery Link is a consultant and BRETT DREYFUS, CMMC into this slush fund, much of which founding director of the Office of TOWNSHIP CLERK is unaccounted for. (See, for example, Sustainability at Michigan State CP#19-352 the work of MSU Economics Professor University.) City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019

General Rod Rosenstein — then 6. The M4A fight is pointless. overseeing Robert Mueller’s investi- Warren’s health care plan was 7 thoughts from a long gation — was to testify to Congress, derided by centrists as too ambi- a DOJ spokeswoman offered tious (since it increases federal reporters a salacious, context-free spending by $20 trillion over a selection of Page and Strzok’s texts. decade) and by left-wingers as not holiday weekend In the two years since, Trump has ambitious enough (since it doesn’t relentlessly targeted Page as an ava- eliminate private insurance until No. 4: Trump’s overlooked war on the poor tar for the Deep State and demand- the third year). To my mind, that ed to know why she isn’t in prison. only illustrates the point that I spent INFORMED DISSENT 1974, Richard Nixon wouldn’t At a rally in October, Trump sim- duking it out over the fine print Thanksgiving on have resigned. The key difference ulated an orgasm as he mentioned is a fruitless exercise. Any prog- a chilly, nearly between Nixon’s impeachment and her name. ress on health care will require deserted beach, Trump’s isn’t the strength of the 4. Trump’s overlooked war on a) a Democratic president, b) a trying to discon- case but Republicans’ willingness to the poor continues. While we’re Democratic House and Senate, and nect from work hold their party leader accountable. focused on impeachment, the c) a Democratic Senate willing to and politics and Gerrymandering and polarization JEFFERY C. BILLMAN Trump administration has been try- eliminate the filibuster. If you hit the world at are to blame, but so too is the right- ing to gut assistance to low-income the trifecta, fine, then argue about large. I wasn’t wing propaganda machine that families. In December and July, the how to phase out private insur- entirely successful; an idle mind checks dissent and reinforces non- Department of Agriculture pro- ance — and whether you can get can’t help but ruminate. In any sensical and conspiratorial talking posed two rule changes that would the votes from a caucus that will event, the news tsunami awaits the points. And so, for instance, Sen. kick more than 3.7 million people include the likes of Joe Manchin. second you return. So instead of John Kennedy, of Louisiana, could off of food stamps. And then, in Until then, you’re providing Trump picking one story from the deluge go on the Sunday shows last week- October, it proposed a third rule with ammo and giving the base to focus on, this week’s column end to dissemble about Ukraine that would eliminate benefits for unrealistic expectations. Medicare threads together several smaller hacking the the DNC server without nearly 8,000 additional households for All is the best policy. A public thoughts — seven, as it turned out. consequence, and Trump can com- while cutting benefits for 19 percent option is a more attainable goal. Ready? plain about being shut out of the of households who receive them. 7. Joe Biden 2020 = John Kerry 1. Donald Trump is better posi- impeachment process even as he (The public comment period for the 2004. Ask me about the nomina- tioned in 2020 than you think. Yes, refuses to participate in hearings, first two proposals has ended; final tion today, and I’d tell you Biden even though his approval rating and Fox News et al. will regurgitate rules are coming soon.) Meanwhile, might pull it off. Yes, he’s clunky is below 42%. Three reasons: 1) this narrative to his base. Nixon was the gap between rich and poor is and corny. And yes, he has baggage Presidents born a half-century too early. the largest it’s been in the 50 years and excites precisely no one. But typically 3. Trump’s DOJ is a political STATE OF MICHIGAN since the U.S. Census Bureau began he has as-yet-unrivaled support PROBATE COURT win unless tool. On Sunday, The Daily Beast COUNTY OF INGHAM monitoring income inequality. in the African American com- NOTICE TO CREDITORS there’s a published an interview with Lisa Decedent's Estate 5. The Democratic primary? munity — you don’t win without File No. 19-1423-DE recession; Page, the former FBI lawyer whom Estate of John Richard Gentges. Who knows? If you’d asked me six it — and among party leaders. Date of birth: 09/21/1935. 2) the U.S. Trump has casually accused of trea- TO ALL CREDITORS: months ago who the Dem nominee More important, he’s viewed by NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The isn’t expect- son because a) she was part of the decedent, John Richard Gentges, would be, I’d have said Kamala many shell-shocked Democrats as died 04/24/2018. Creditors of the ed to see a investigation into Russian election decedent are notified that all claims Harris, thinking she’d have the best the most electable candidate — against the estate will be forever recession interference, and b) she criticized barred unless presented to Amy chance of assembling a coalition the safest choice in a precarious Grant, personal representative, or in 2020; Trump in text messages with Peter to both the probate court at 313 W. of African Americans, women and election, a responsible, relatable, Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48933 and 3) the Strzok, an FBI agent with whom and the personal representative establishment types. But she failed nice-guy contrast to Trump’s circus within 4 months after the date of Electoral she had an affair. Next week, a publication of this notice. to launch, and last week, both the act. Perhaps that’s true. But it also College tilts Department of Justice inspector 12/02/2019 Post and The New York Times reminds me of the underlying the- in Trump’s general report will reportedly clear Robert L. Refior II P43374 wrote postmortems for her cam- sis behind John Kerry’s campaign 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave. Ste. 5 favor. Page and others of bias, but the Lansing, MI 48910 paign two months before the first against George W. Bush 16 years (517) 374-8890 2. If damage is done. One anecdote from votes. A month ago, I’d have said ago: the reluctant war hero versus Amy Grant Fox News the Beast story: In December 2017, 448 North Barnes Elizabeth Warren. But she stumbled the chickenhawk, the intellectual Mason, MI 48854 existed in the night before Deputy Attorney (517) 604-0089 CP#19-354 over her health care rollout (see no. wonk versus the uncurious doofus. 6) and now finds herself in a three- Remember how that went? (See no. way tie for second (depending on 1.) the poll) with Bernie Sanders and (Jeffrey Billman is the editor Pete Buttigieg. Joe Biden remains of INDY Week, in Durham, North stubbornly out in front (see no. 7). Carolina.)

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elik Brown doesn’t need ‘Everything is here’ a stage. The hood of his Msweatshirt is a prosceni- um arch. His face and his voice sup - Melik Brown finds ply the humor, drama, tenderness and anger, the lights and the shadows. a home, Lansing Lansing’s one and only Metro Melik is the guiding force of LansingMade, finds a champion a multi-pronged barrage of positive promotion and merchandise meant to shake Michigan’s capital city out of its By LAWRENCE COSENTINO deep-seated inferiority complex. But Metro Melik is only one facet of Melik Brown. He’s been in plays and movies, had his own cable TV show, took a turn as a rapper and might have served you a chowder at the Soup Spoon Café back in the day. In a series of disturbing and funny one-man per- formances at the Robin Theatre, he shares his experiences as a black man living in America. He often recedes into his hoodie and poses as the regular guy who’s just like you and me — his least convincing role. “People tell me I have a theatrical way about me,” he said with a shrug. “I don’t know what that means.” To get a deeper feel for Brown and his love for Lansing, go to Casa de Rosado, the cozy community gallery on Mt. Hope. There, you’ll find a display of photo- graphs he’s taken over the past several years. They tell the story of a restless soul who has been to Paris, New York, Puerto Rico and many other places, but has decided, with open eyes, to settle in Lansing. That’s “settle in,” not “settle for.” “People talk about, ‘Lansing sucks,’” he said. “What do you mean? Get out of your house. We’ve got two rivers, we have a River Trail, four seasons, a Big 10 university and museum, an award-winning community college that’s pretty much an art museum in itself.” The topic draws him out of his hood, stage front. “Everything is here except marine biology,” he said with a grin. “Equity theater. All kinds of music. You want to see a Broadway play without having a Manhattan apartment? You can get home by 11. You’re 10 minutes away from a park, at the most, an hour "Flight" away from a Great Lake. The secret of by Melik Brown Lansing is it’s all here, you just have to look around the corner.” Up in the sky In a luminous photograph by Melik Brown at Casa de Rosado, downtown Lansing is awash in silver light. Even though the familiar Capitol dome and

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Melik Brown Brown kibitzes with his partner’s daughter, from page 11 Evelynn, in “the nook,” the merchandise- Boji Tower dominate the view, people crammed home of ask Brown where the photo was taken. LansingMade, at The angle is unusual and the city looks 2722 E. Michigan like a metropolis. Ave. “It took me a Photographs by year to get this Melik Brown picture,” Brown Dec. 7-8 Casa de Rosado said. “Planning, 204 E. Mt. Hope Ave., thinking, waiting Lansing (517) 402-0282 for the perfect sunrise, getting permission and access to the roof. I’m on Ottawa Street, straight up in the sky.” The feeling that Lansing is home ripened gradually for Brown. As a kid, he bounced around the country, living wherever his Air Force dad was stationed. His family ended up in Oscoda in northern Michigan. A short stint at MSU studying hos- pitality management didn’t work out. Textbooks and tests didn’t suit his brain patterns. “It wasn’t my bag,” he said. “My blood alcohol was higher than my grade point by the time I left.” In the 1990s, he stuck around the found it.” he wanted to play Pepe. He popped up in a few movies, Lansing area and worked at various But nobody warned him about the “I wanted to be a lamp post, including “Eight Mile” (as an extra) service jobs. He sums up his 20s as dancing. and now I’m Pepe,” he cracked. and “The Elevator,” a TV produc- “restaurant work, bad relationships, “I’m looking at ladies in leotards, After a rehearsal, he mentioned tion by Blind Squirrel Productions. evictions from apartments — regular dudes stretching, and I’m like “I don’t to Brenner that he had written a Elizabeth Berkley of “Saved by the life stories.” belong here,’” he said. poem, “Rhythm of the Streets.” Bell” was also in the cast. When a bit How old is he? “We don’t talk about Encouraged by jovial Riverwalk Brenner asked him over to his house player didn’t show up one day, Brown that,” he said, making himself plural director Jeffrey Brenner, Brown gave to read the poem. He was so impressed was promoted from extra to speaking to shut the question down extra hard. it a try. he asked Brown to read it before each role. He was handed a notebook and One day in 1993, he spotted a notice “It was jump, jump, turn around, night’s performance, in addition to shouted out a question as part of a for a Riverwalk Theatre production jump,” he said. “They had a French playing Pepe. scrum of reporters being whisked into of “West Side Story,” with open audi- name for it.” “All 12 performances,” he said. “I an elevator. tions. “I thought, maybe I’ll get the He stumbled the first time and had a ball. I was terrified the whole Little by little, he took root in part of a tree,” he said. “I didn’t know asked if he could go again. “The cho- time.” Lansing. He bought a house, worked it was an inner-city story. That’s how reographer gave me a great welcoming at the Soup Spoon and pursued his ignorant I am.” smile and told me, ‘Sure,’” he recalled. side projects. He was doing a routine Part of Brown’s message about Taking root “It wasn’t much better, but I felt a In the early 2000s, Brown put on shift at the cafe when a stranger fixed Lansing is that it’s a city that gives you sense of accomplishment.” a penetrating gaze at him. a shot, leaves you space to spread your rap shows at the Masonic Temple in When the cast list was posted, he Detroit, with dancers, DJs, a video “You’re Melik, right?” the man said. wings. He wanted to try out for a show was shocked to see his name in the Brown was used to being recognized since his high school days in Oscoda, crew and full-on choreography. In chorus, just like people do in the mov- Lansing, he produced a public access from his cable TV show and from his but never had the opportunity. ies. appearances on WLNS-TV, but this He showed up alone for auditions, cable show that featured standup It sounded like a perfect gig — stay comics, musicians and oddities like a was different. with no idea what to expect. He out of the limelight, fake it if you need “It was like he was peering into the watched more experienced applicants man who built a hot rod tractor. to. “We took a camera out into the deepest, darkest recess of my soul, hand sheet music to their accompa- But Brown has a knack for being which was terrifying,” Brown recalled. nists. parking lot and it shot flame,” he said. in the right place, with eyes open. “I love that kind of stuff.” “You should meet my cousin,” the “I thought, ‘So that’s how you do it,’” The actor cast as Pepe, friend to gang man said. “She’s ready to meet people.” he said. He made industrial films. He took leader Bernardo, dropped out during acting classes from C.L. Adams, who “Well, I’m not.” Brown had just got- In lieu of a prepared audition, he rehearsals. ten out of a bad relationship. “I had sang a pop tune he liked, Shai’s 1992 ran a modeling and acting school in the Meanwhile, Brown read the script same East Side building on Michigan gray hair. I was done.” ballad “If I Ever Fall in Love.” and learned that the play was about But he made a date with the cousin, “It was years since I’d been in choir,” Avenue where Brown’s LansingMade racial conflict. He was already getting merchandise “nook” is now nestled. he said. “I could hold a note once I sucked in when Brenner asked him if See Brown, Page 13 City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

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what it’s like to be black in America. Brown searched his phone for baby White played at the Lansing Promise Brown While pregnant with Raiden, names that mean ‘thunder and light- dinner at the Lansing Center a few Yeargin had a few serious health ning.’ He found Raiden, the god of years ago. scares. One night, Brown went home thunder and lightning in Japanese from page 12 Brown had no interest in what he to join them after his shift and he Shinto mythology. called “up the nose with boogers” views found her on the floor, unconscious. He found out later that it’s also the typical of concert photos. He captured Jessi Yeargin, anyway. In a flash, he thought: is she dead? name of a character in Mortal Kombat. White head on, in mid-riff, kicking “I wasn’t used to normal and it “Did I just meet this wonderful per- He shrugged. There was less acid in up on one leg, with his hair whipping scared me,” he said. Not too much, son, and then I have to go back and his laugh. across his face. It’s a dramatic image though. They have now been partners tell her kids Mommy’s not here any- in its own right, but to Brown, White’s for three years and live on Lansing’s more?” he recalled. hair-covered face symbolized his west side with their 2-year-old son, In the same instant, a second needle Time and chance underserved obscurity in music histo- Raiden, and Yeargin’s two older kids, of panic pierced his primary pain. Brown’s reputation as a storyteller ry, and that of many black pioneers of Gabriel and Evelynn. “And I’m black,” he said. He laughed, has grown to the point where people rock. While Brown and I talked in the but the laughter had an acidic burn. ask him on short notice to do all kinds Being in the right place and spotting LansingMade “nook,” Yeargin and “And I’ve got these cute little blond- of public speaking gigs, often on short opportunities others miss is Brown’s Evelynn popped in to visit. Brown haired kids sleeping in my apartment, notice, because someone didn’t show formula for photography as well as life. handed Yeargin a bouquet of flowers with a white woman, possibly dead on up or bowed out of an obligation. “It’s a curse,” he said. he had stuffed onto a shelf crammed my floor, and I got to call the police He’s not crazy about that. “Don’t” is a dark panorama of ice floes with Lansing sweatshirts. No occa- at 11 o’clock at night. I said to myself “I’m not a jester,” he said. “I don’t on Lake Huron at the exact moment sion. There was a prolonged, soft rus- — and I’m being very frank — ‘Nigger, show up and go ‘durp de durp’ for your the sun appeared over the horizon. The tle of hugs and murmurings in the you’ve got to get your story straight.’” entertainment. I’m comfortable in my title refers to a sign warning people not hallway when Yeargin left. He tried to revive her. She stirred. house, sipping whiskey and watching a to walk on the ice, which, of course, he “Dude, she lit up the room, right?” He dialed 911. movie in my own dimly lit space.” did. Brown said when he came back. “Hi. My name is Melik,” he said, Besides, LansingMade is spreading “Time and chance,” he said. “You’re A photograph of Yeargin sitting in re-enacting the call. He barked the a lot of tendrils, with promotional vid- driving down the road and you go, the window of an apartment in Old words as if the hearer were deaf. eos, a network of partnerships with ‘That’s it.’ You start driving crazy, you San Juan, Puerto Rico, is featured in “I. Live. At. Such-and-such. It’s my area businesses and more merchandise don’t care where you park the car, you the Casa de Rosado show. Her white house. I found this situation. Send on the way, and the project is taking up don’t care if you get a ticket. ‘I’ll talk to dress glows like cream against the help I live here. I’m a black guy. This more of his time. you later, we’ll have all day. I’ve got to ancient stucco. There is a fort in the is where I live. My house. I live here.” But he will, with good cause, talk do this.’” middle ground and a wall of dark He paused. your ear off. He will gladly walk you Another photograph depicts a dis- thunderheads in the distance. “Now here’s another advantage of through the photography exhibit at carded note full of expletives left by an living in Lansing,” he said. “I’m pretty Casa de Rosado (providing Raiden is angry motorist in Detroit: “You fuck- Comes the storm sure some of the horrible things hap- up from his nap), offer commentary ing douchebag asshole, learn how to One of Brown’s most personal proj- pening across the country aren’t going on each image and “stop when you say park your P.O.S. truck.” Brown framed ects is his series of one-man spoken to happen here. However … .” stop.” the note lovingly, as if it were a bou- word performances at the Robin The acid laugh bubbled back up. One of the most striking pieces at the quet of roses. Theatre. Yeargin was prescribed bed rest. The show is “Face of Rock and Roll,” a con- By now, his laughter had bright- He tells the story of Yeargin’s trou- night she went into labor, a wave of cert photo of Verdine White, the orig- ened into a supersonic wheeze of pure bled pregnancy with Raiden, not for thunderstorms and tornadoes swept inal bassist of Earth, Wind and Fire. amusement. its own sake, but as a vivid lesson in through the area. “Good luck editing all this.” 14 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019

ARTS & CULTURE ART • BOOKS • FILM • MUSIC Adrienne Gelardi says quit your day job Tips from an art entrepreneur for budding creatives looking to make the switch

By AUDREY MATUSZ and proudly pointed out her abstract It’s hard out here for an artist (or vulva design. The fact the layered, anyone) living in a capitalist society geometric design was picked up by a that values production over quality. client and coincided with a release of Creative types looking to make the a Star Wars film still amuses her. switch to self-employment perhaps However, with the birth of any struggle the most, owing to lack of stroke of genius come the pains of re- guidance on topics such as basic busi- sponsibility of maintaining the purity ness-to-business marketing strate- of your craft while pleasing patrons. gies or how to file taxes. For that, one For commercial artists just starting must rely on the wisdom of those who to get their feet wet, Gelardi recom- have crossed over before them. mends a few basic tips to make the Illustrator and muralist Adrienne transition smoother. Audrey Matusz/City Pulse Gelardi,33, had Big City dreams that #1 Have something to fall back on Adrienne Gelardi in her studio working on a portrait of a client's pet. led her from her home town of Can- Gelardi emphasized the need to ton, Michigan, to Columbia College in have a cushion of savings loaded up expect you to pay it throughout the your style,” she said. “Painting my Chicago, where she studied tradition- before rage quitting a fulltime gig. year.” front door was a passion project that al animation. She is known in greater She sees her steady years slanging pa- Yes, the all and powerful “they” became my whole income because I Lansing for bringing cheery murals per plate designs as her key to stock- throw another hurdle into the jour- did so well. So you need that time to with flowers and geometric patterns ing stacks. ney for self-sufficency. Gelardi rec- generate new ideas. It’s like a scien- to almost 40 home exteriors in the With some peace of mind stored ommends keeping track of business tist working on a new theory. That’s area. However, this never would’ve in the bank, Gelardi dived head first expenses (she uses Google spread- what creates innovation." happened if she had not left her job into working on projects that had sheet) and hiring a specialist to help #4 Standing up for your art a graphic designer at Dart Container gotten away from her as a corporate file your taxes. As Gelardi’s business began picking to become a full-time artist in 2017. designer. “You are pretty much at their mer- up steam and new customers came “I’m not good at dealing with social “When I first left, I was busy full cy. Either you wing it and likely get pouring in, so did the headaches. She situations that I’m not happy with,” time doing all these paintings,” she it wrong, or just go to someone,” she said most of her clients are a dream to Gelardi said. “Being fake happy, said. “On top of that, more people said. work with, but every so often you run which is something I felt like I had to were able to see me online.” The second part of grappling with into the person that is never pleased. do there, can be draining. There was #2 A necessary evil the money monster is finding ways to Gelardi said it’s not natural for her no energy to pursue what I actually One element of being a freelance monetize passion projects. to be patient with the customer who loved doing.” artist that has been daunting for “I know that I could pump out routinely sends her back to the draw- For five years, Gelardi overpowered Gelardi is understanding taxes. cheesy stuff that people would buy, ing board, but she has developed a the corporate blues by creating elec- “I have to do my taxes five times a but I’m trying not to do that,” said few strategies to finish the job. tric-colored designs for plates and year, It’s outrageous,” she said. “When Gelardi. “I always explain how and why I’m cups, which were widely distributed you work for an employer, they pay a She said keeping a balance between making my choices,” she said. “I al- in supermarkets such as Walmart portion of your employment tax. But her projects for clients and her proj- ways plan the materials I use. I think and Meijer. She keeps unopened when you are working for yourself ects “for funsies” often tilts to the side some people think we just show up stacks of Solo plates in her basement you have to pay it yourself, and they where there are more dollars to be day of and start painting whatever.” had. However, she is nowhere short Gelardi added that in most cases a of creative ideas, which pushes her to verbal agreement and sharing sourc- find ways to bring them into fruition. es of inspiration usually results in a “I like really weird stuff. I want to happy customer, but creating sketch- do something really cutesy with de- es and stating your purpose for ma- mons. Kind of like a Lisa Frank style,” terials and design elements can help Gelardi said. put a client’s mind at ease. #3 Perseverance in making plans In addition to taking steps to en- Gelardi said January to March tend sure you won’t have to compromise to be slower months, which requires your vision based on a misunder- her to plan to ensure financial stabil- standing with a client, Gelardi’s big- ity, but also opens a new window of gest tip of all is to never work for free. time she can dedicate to building her Regardless if an artist is working online presence and passion projects. part-time, helping out an acquain- Gelardi credits her time spent mak- tance or making their living from ing bold patterns for paper plates to their craft, she said taking a job pure- her latest enterprise of painting door ly “for exposure” is the greatest farce murals. Less than two winters ago in the art world. during a lull in business, she got the “A lot of younger, up-and-coming idea to cover the front door of her artists will work for free for exposure, home in yellow chrysanthemums. but it makes it harder for everyone Since then she’s brought blasts of col- else,” she said. “Bigger picture, it de- or and whimsical designs to nearly values art and I don’t think people al- Courtesy photo 40 doors in the Greater Lansing area ways see that.” Gelardi started painting doors as a hobby in 2019 and has painted 40 door murals and beyond. in the Greater Lansing area. “Passion projects are what furthers City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15 Riverwalk’s ‘Charlie Brown’ takes comic to new dimensions The story holds up 52 years after the 'Peanuts' characters’ theatrical debut By DAVID WINKELSTERN in 1967, is a series of vignettes straight Any analysis of “You’re A out of a Schulz comic strip. The sing- Good Man, Charlie Brown” ing and musicianship in the Riverwalk might end up sounding like the version take the production to higher “whaa, whaa, whaaas” spoken by adults levels. in the “Peanuts” TV cartoon. As I type Jeff English directs a capable, five- this review, I can’t get that piece orchestra that is one of the stars of Review distinctive horn blare out the show. Besides the 16-song accom- of my head. paniments, English’s keyboard finesse Riverwalk Theatre’s “Your A Good is a full choir on its own. And when Man, Charlie Brown” musical includes Schroeder pretends to play Beethoven authentic horn sounds and many famil- and other masters, English effortlessly iar aspects from Charles M. Schulz’s duplicates their skills. “Peanuts” English also plays recognizable tunes comic strips, from the TV specials during intermis- which began sion and after the encore. in 1950. The All of the main “Peanuts” characters musical — in “Charlie Brown” have voices that David Winkelstern/City Pulse book, music soar. Tricia Rogers as Lucy Van Pelt has Cast of "Charlie Brown" backstage (left to right) Robert Mueller as Schroeder, and lyrics an operatic prowess that commands Tricia Rogers as Lucy, Christopher Verhil as Snoopy and Braden Cooley as Linus. by Clark your ears. The sextet blends well Gesner — together and harmonizes splendidly. sucking, blanket-obsessed Linus Van Despite an almost-two-hour-with- had classic Director Bob Purosky chose a suit- Pelt. Taren Going plays Sally Brown, intermission running time, “Charlie scenes of able cast of characters. Even though the ditzy, younger sister. Together with Brown” keeps all ages engaged. This the base- the collection of eternal kids all have Rogers’ crabby Lucy, the troublesome was achieved through Purosky’s fast David Winkelstern/City Pulse ball team, annoying traits and obvious adults play group is genuinely charming. pace, the ever-changing scenarios and Brian Farnham as kite flying, them, somehow an audience of kids Christopher Verhil’s Snoopy, even a Schulz-like ability to find humor Charlie Brown. Snoopy vs. and adults is made to enjoy them all. with a human nose with no black tip, in things like rejection, anxiety, self- the Red Baron, Schroeder’s masterful Brian Farnham, with a full head often steals the show with goofy ani- doubt and bullying. piano playing and Lucy’s “Psychiatric of hair, replicates the depression and mations. His “Suppertime” solo had the Youngsters react with glee to the Help 5 Cents” booth. And no shortage insecurities of Charlie Brown. Robert house making its own dog-like howls. silliness and slapstick. Adults are of “Oh, good grief.” Mueller is the bossy and snooty The minimal, moveable set embel- amused by the wit hidden in such The musical, originally premiered Schroeder. Braden Cooley is the thumb lished with drawings by Eric Chatfield antics. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie is an adequate playground for the icon- Brown” has aged well and remains a ic figures. Snoopy’s dog house, featur- god choice for families. ing drop-down wings and a Sopwith Cynical, adult critics might be both- Camel insignia, and Lucy’s booth were ered by a show with grown-ups in clever recreations. Oversized pencils, token disguises who try so hard to act toothbrush and other props designed like kids that they sometimes seem to by Jean Burk and Gloria Vivalda, as play dumb instead of acting innocent. well as projections of crayon drawings Most who see the popular production by July George Purosky added to the might think that’s just some whaa, immersive experience. whaa, whaaa from a blockhead. 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019 2019 HolidayHappenings

Dec. 5 - Dec. 7 - Winter Wine & Stein at East Lansing’s Winter Glow Potter Park Zoo East Lansing’s free outdoor winter fes- Sample delectable hors d’oeuvres and tival will feature ice carving, horse and beer and wine from local restaurants carriage rides, a special outdoor hol- on an illuminated “Wonderland of iday farmer’s market, a heated music Lights” tent, free family portrait with Santa path around the zoo. Attendees must and Mrs. Claus. be 21 and over to qualify. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 300 M. A. C. Ave, $25, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1301 S. Pennsyl- East Lansing (517) 337-1731 www. vania Ave., Lansing Charter Township, downtownel.com MI 48912. (517) 483-4222, Dec. 7 - www.potterparkzoo.org DAOM Heavy Metal Holiday Dec. 6 - Meltdown at The Avenue Café Ten Pound Fiddle Holiday Sing The Dark Arts of Michigan closes out Seasonal, secular songs and a few a year of sheer horror with a dense line hymns compose a warm evening of up of entertainment including Tater Audrey Matusz/City Pulse participatory music during the holidays Tot Noxious, Prince Marsallis, Veronica Dear Ollie greeting cards made by Sara Pulver were a hot item at Strange Matter for Ten Pound Fiddle’s annual Holiday Lockhart, Leena Allure, Eartha Kitten, Coffee Co.'s Holiday Market last week. Sing concert. Vocals and accompani- Caffeyne Luv and Darryn Storm. Two receives free admittance to Wonder- in a 5K “Scrooge Scramble” while Old ment will be provided by Doug Berch, floors of vendors and readings at Triple land of Lights. 5 to 8 p.m., 1301 S. Town businesses transform with Holi- poet Ruelaine Stokes, Marzeih Ghiasi Goddess Bookstore all night long. Pennsylvania Ave., day goods and more for its annual Hol- and Doug Austin on piano. Ten Pound 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., $10, 2021 E. Michi- Lansing Charter Township, MI 48912. iday Hullabaloo. Santa will be visiting Fiddle booking manager Sally Potter gan Ave., Lansing, facebook.com/ www.potterparkzoo.org, (517) 483- as well. hosts. Lyric sheets provided. Dec. 7 - 4222 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 1232 Turner St., $20, 7:30 p.m. MSU Community Toys for Tots at Potter Park Zoo Dec. 7 - Lansing (517)-485-4283, www.iloveo- Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn An annual initiative to fill a mov- Scrooge Scramble 5K and ldtown.org Road, East Lansing ing truck with toys. Each person Holiday Hullabaloo in Old Town Dec. 7 - (517) 337-7744, www.tenpoundfiddle. who brings in a new, unwrapped toy org Around 400 runners will participate Phil Denny Christmas Show National saxophonist Phil Denny puts his spin on Christmas classics and performs original music at this family friendly seventh annual event. Denny also welcomes trumpeter, songwrit- er and bandleader, Ryan Montano, Detroit’s rare jewel vocalist Gwen Foxx and guitarist Wayne Gerard, who rounds out the list with elements of rock, blues, Hip-Hop, punk, funk and jazz. 7 p.m., $28, Margaret Livensparger Theater, 5885 W. Holt Road, Holt hhs- [email protected], www.pdcc.brownpapertickets.com Dec. 7 - REO Town Neighborhood Holiday Pop Up Fifty different vendors in eight store- fronts unite for this holiday pop up. Goods range from local roasted coffee to wreaths and knitted apparel. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., REO Town, 1027 S. Washington Ave., Lansing Dec. 7 - Holiday deals & discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants and service providers Williamston Holiday Light Parade With illuminated floats and vehicles, a marching band and tree lighting, check out Williamston’s annual Holi- WINTER GLOW day Light Parade with area businesses open extended hours. There will also is from 2-5 p.m. be a costume contest with the winner receiving a stocking filled with Living on Saturday, Dec. 7 Arts goodies and candy. at Ann Street Plaza 4 p.m., 201 School St., Williamston (517) 655-1549, www.williamston.org Dec. 7 & Dec. 21 - Contra and Square Dance at Central United Methodist Church All dances taught – no partner needed. Wear loose clothes, comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Come early – at 6:30 – for a quick See Happenings, Page 17 City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17 2019 HolidayHappenings 7 p.m., 400 Moores River Drive, Happenings Lansing, facebook.com/517LUVS Dec. 14 - from page 16 Holiday Sing-A-Long with Carrie Quisenberry at MSU Community workshop on easy contra dance moves. School 7 to 10 p.m., $12, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Carrie Quisenberry will lead a sing-a- Lansing, tenpoundfiddle.org, (517) long for folk enthusiasts from ages 3 to 614-5858. 13 and their family. Dec. 7 - 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., 4930 S. Night Lights Christmas Parade and Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, Festivities in Grand Ledge tenpoundfiddle.org, (517) 974-3751. Grand Ledge celebrates its Christmas Dec. 14 - tree lighting with a parade of floats Terri Davis-Hayden Christmas and festivities starting from the Grand Cabaret at UrbanBeat Ledge Fire Barn, 500 N. Clinton St., You’re invited to “A Davis Family down Bridge Street. The Grand Mar- Christmas” featuring performances by shal is Jill Mangrum, recently retired the vocally-inclined bunch including principal of Grand Ledge High School. Terri Davis-Hayden, Mike “Mr. Enter- 7 p.m. Grand Ledge Chamber, 310 tainment” Davis and Jeff Davis. Greenwood St., Grand Ledge 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 1213 Turner St., (517) 627-2383, www.grandledge Lansing, urbanbeatevens.com, (517) Dec. 10 - 331-8440 FALCOERS Sensory-Friendly Dec. 20-22 - Wonderland of Lights Holiday Cheer at Riverwalk Theatre Thousands of lights will create extraor- Directed by Meghan Eldred-Woolsey, dinary animal exhibits and holiday dis- the Holiday Cabaret will feature local plays designed for people with unique performers singing classic Christmas challenges. Registration for free admis- songs alongside the John Dale Smith sion to the zoo and activities ends Dec, Trio and dancers from Karyn’s Dance 9 at midnight. Place. 5 to 8 p.m., 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m., $15, 228 Lansing Charter Township, MI 48912. Museum Drive, Lansing (517) 483-4222, (517) 482-5700, www.potterparkzoo.org www.riverwalktheatre.com Dec. 13 - Dec. 21 - Holiday arrangement workshop at Storytime & Cinnamon Rolls Where the Wild Things Bloom with Santa at Al!ve Weave, trim and arrange the ideal hol- A classic Christmas tale read by a iday centerpiece with evergreens, pine- storyteller and special guest, wish list cones, red roses an holiday trim. The making and cinnamon rolls. Families event is food and alcohol friendly. are encouraged to wear Christmas 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., $40, Where the pajamas to this event. Wild Things Bloom, 523 E. Cesar E. 10 a.m. to noon, $25-$30, 800 W. Chavez Ave., Lansing Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, (517) 253-8519, (517) 541-5800 www.wildthingsbloom.com Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve Dec. 13 - Salsa Party at UrbanBeat Caroling with LUVS in Back by popular demand, dinner starts Moores Park neighborhood at 8 p.m. Salsa lessons for those who Join the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville wish to partake will be given after din- Spectacle for an evening of caroling, ner. community, and holiday spirit in the 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., 1213 Turner St., Moores Park neighborhood! All faiths, Lansing, urbanbeatevens.com, (517) backgrounds and identities are wel- 331-8440 come, and the LUVS will select a sack- ful of holiday tunes to share! 18 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019

Williamston Theatre reinvents Christmas classic By MARY CUSACK juggle instruments as he performs Williamston Theatre has a histo- the script. Gribble deftly works the ry of producing outstanding plays many tables, racks and machines of designed to cultivate good cheer for noisemaking, which also provides Chris Purchis the audience with an education of Aral Gibble plays Bob Bennet, a foley sound effects artist tasked with the holiday season. Past productions included two unique variations of the the ingenuity and simplicity of foley being the sole performer in a Christmas radio show. Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas sound effects artists. Carol.” One was told from Jacob A box of corn starch makes foot - Marley’s point of view, steps crunching through snow, a bit Review another revisited Scrooge of cellophane makes a warm crack - 15 years after the events ling fire and a tin can strung with a of “Carol,” as he experiences his last leather lace makes a creepy creak - Christmas. This year, Williamston ing door when twisted just right. It Theatre adds to that rich history by is tempting to close one’s eyes and presenting “A Christmas Carol: The experience the play as it is suppos - Radio Show.” edly meant to be heard, but to do so The play takes place on Christmas would mean missing Gribble’s glee- Eve 1947 at an aptly named radio ful gleam. station, In addition to Michelle Raymond’s “A Christmas Carol: WXMS. As complex prop design, Kirk Domer has The Radio Show” per tradi- created a lush set, adorned in warm Through Dec. 22 $10-28 tion, the gold tones and a rich red drapery Williamston Theatre station is that create a cozy and Christmas-y 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston (517) 655-7469 supposed environment. The lighting design by www.williamstontheatre.org to present Dustin Miller is at first subtle, but as a live pro- the story rushes headlong toward the MSU FEDERAL CREDIT UNION duction of “A Christmas Carol,” but Christmases yet to come, the lighting SHOWCASE SERIES all of the radio talent are snowed intensifies along with Scrooge’s hor- in. Fortunately, Bob Bennett (Aral ror. This scene is critical in provid - Gribble), the foley sound effects art- ing the play with the right amount Peace, Joy & SongS ist responsible for the soundtrack, is of tension and gravitas that keeps able to make it to the station. Bob the play from being just a fluffy bit insists the show must go on, and, of fun. of the SeaSon along with an unseen sound board In the end, however, the play is operator, he launches into a one-man great fun. Because this is a “live” radio SUnday, d eCeMber 8, 3:00 PM performance. show, there is no intermission. Like Playwright David Albert wastes the Energizer bunny, Gribble goes ST. Mary CaThedral, lanSing little time setting up the prem - and goes for 80 minutes non-stop, 219 SEyMOUR AvE. | NEAR STATE CAPITOL BLDG. | FREE PARKING ise and doesn’t fall back on farce. fueled in part by the energy from the Instead of making Bob a bungling audience. The conceit of a live radio Settle into the Christmas season with the beautiful and uplifting goof, Albert has created a script show allows the audience to play a sounds of more than 200 singers and instrumentalists from Choral that allows a skilled actor to shine role in the show, as the audience of Union, University Chorale and the MSU Symphony Orchestra as they in the role. Gribble is such an actor. the live broadcast. As such, be pre - perform selections from Messiah by George Frideric Handel featuring He has proved in past productions, pared to applaud on cue and study the triumphant “Hallelujah Chorus,” and Francis Poulenc’s most such as Williamston’s “Greater Tuna” up on famous Tiny Tim quotes. celebrated work, Gloria. Jonathan Reed, Conductor. in 2010, that he can juggle multi -

Generously sponsored by a donor family with the hope that you enjoy the concert and ple characters and change between reflect upon its message of Peace and Joy. them in quick succession. This skill is imperative to the success of this tickets & info one-man show. MUSIC.MSU.EDU/SHOWCASE Not only does Gribble need to 517-353-5340 juggle characters, he also has to City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 19

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We always look forward to seeing you. 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019 Susan Skarsgard goes back to the future of GM Tech Center By BILL CASTANIER time, he had off-limits to the public in order to guard Amazon, Facebook, Google and Mi- never taken its top-secret design work. During crosoft like to think they conceived the on a project of planning for the Tech Center, GM pur- idea of a corporate campus. However, this scope. posely decided on a 183-acre, out-of- in 1956 when the General Motors Tech- “Where To- the-way farm to locate its corporate nical Center in Warren opened, it was day Meets To- campus. The campus now sprawls over arguably the first corporation in the morrow: Eero 813 acres. United States to centralize its design Saarinen and Skarsgard starts the book with a con- and product development in one loca- the General cise, well-written chapter on the histo- tion. Motors Tech- ry of General Motors and its corporate Not only was the Tech Center concept nical Center,” leaders. It’s just enough to give readers an expensive proposition, but General written by Su- not familiar with the history of the auto Motors also took the risk of engaging Skarsgard san Skarsgard, industry in Michigan an understanding the then 38-year-old Eero Saarinen as takes readers of how the corporation grew. the lead architect. Of course, Saarinen on a journey back in time to examine Skarsgard writes in the book that would go on to become one of most the concept, design and construction of Saarinen may have been influenced influential architects and furniture de- the GM Tech Center and what today is by the GM Futurama Exhibit at the signers of the 20th century, but at the still considered an architectural model. 1939 World’s Fair, which attracted an She writes about how leading up to estimated 5 million visitors and was the appointment of Saarinen, there designed by noted designer Norman was an internal dispute about hiring an Bel Geddes. Saarinen had worked as a untested architect. Initially, corporate draftsman on the project for Geddes. leaders leaned toward Albert Kahn, The book’s chapter on Saarinen is who designed GM’s Detroit corporate heavily illustrated with sketches and headquarters and numerous other GM would serve as the inspiration for her to design illustrations and is worth lin- facilities. take on the daunting project of writing gering over. For instance, it shows how Skarsgard started as a designer for a book on the GM Tech Center, a paean Saarinen created individual designs for General Motors specializing in car em- to Modernism. each of the five different lobbies to cre- STORY TIME W/ blems and type design and jumped at “The project indirectly led to a big ate a distinctive look. Dominating each MICHAEL WOODWORTH the opportunity to become the founder change in my career,” Skarsgard said. lobby is a spectacular staircase which December 7 · 11am and first director of the GM Design Ar- The book shows Saarinen left no de- ranged in design from cantilevered to sign element on the campus to chance, Local author Michael Woodworth will chive and Special Collections — a post spiral. be reading his newest title, The Crab, at she held until her recent retirement. applying his design skills right down to The dedication of the Tech Center in storytime! Joining him will be the book's The author has an intriguing back- the silverware to be used in the execu- 1956 was such a big deal that it has its illustrator Morgan Ferland. A signing will tive dining room. Some of the Saarinen follow. These gorgeous picture books ground outside of her GM career and is own chapter. The week-long dedica- known internationally for her calligra- design elements such as the “tea cup” tion included a National Broadcasting make great holiday gifts. Join us for desk in a lobby, the “wall of water” and story time and activities. phy, artist’s books and original lettering Co. TV special hosted by Dave Garro- design. the Alexander Calder sculpture have way and was broadcasted by radio and STORYTIME W/ Skarsgard said she made the choice been included in other modern design TV star Arthur Godfrey. However, they books. Skarsgard’s collection of pho- MRS. CLAUS of researching and writing the book, were overshadowed in history by Pres- tographs feature never-before-seen December 14 · 11am rather than designing it, after working ident Dwight Eisenhower’s keynote on the Tech Center’s 50th anniversary elements, such as sketches for the speech at dedication cermony May 16, Mrs. Claus is taking a break from helping celebration in 2006. dome-shaped aluminum clad Styling 1956. Despite that, the real focus be- Santa and is joining us for storytime! Auditorium. Stop in and enjoy some holiday stories For that, Skarsgard opted for a one- came the incredible structures and straight from the North Pole. of-a-kind artist’s book replete with The reason the vast majority of the their groundbreaking designs. mechanical pop-ups. Ten years later it campus’ futuristic design elements Saarinen had utilized the services of BOOK SIGNING W/ have never been seen is the campus is top flight designers like Florence Knoll, RICHARD P. SMITH Alexander Girard and Harry Bertoia to December 16 · 2pm blend all the design elements into one Join us for a signing with award winning Curious Book Shop cohesive statement. outdoor writer, photographer and 307 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing In the closing of her outstanding speaker Richard P. Smith. (517) 332-0112 • Mon.-Sat. 10-8, Sun. 12-5 book, Skarsgard writes, “An awareness We validate parking • curiousbooks.com of the architectural significance of this SCHULER BOOK CLUB campus is a value that has been handed December 18 · 6pm down from one generation of its inhab- Join us monthly for the Schuler Book 20%20% OFFOffOff itants to the next.” Club—a great way to create community, 25% She said she is proud to have been a GiftGift GiftCertificates Certificates Certificates and and engage with new books. Stop in our part in creating the Tech Center’s ar- store for this month’s book to get started. andUsedand Used Used Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover Books Books Books chives. “When we started we had 100 design Archives Book Shop sketches and today that number ex- 519 W. 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ages) - 7-9 p.m. CADL Holt - Delhi, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. cadl.org Holiday Open House & Reindeer Visit (All ages) - 5-6:30 p.m. CADL Williamston, 3845 Vanneter Road, Williamston. Lansing Area Mindfulness Community - 7-9 p.m. Chua Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S MLK Blvd., Lansing. 517-420-5820. lamc.info. Line Dancing - No partner or experience needed. 1-2 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Seeds of Growth Meditation - 6:30-8:30 ON THE p.m. Inner Ascended Masters Ministries, 5705 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. ARTS The Rainmakers Exhibit- 12-4 p.m. daily. 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517-332-6073. thepeopleschurch.com. Relief/Linocut Printmaking & Spreading TOWN Ideas: 4:30-6 p.m. Reach Studio Art Center, Events must be entered through the calendar 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517-999-3643. Old Town’s SantaCon 2019 at lansingcitypulse.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. reachstudioart.org. Teen Wheel - 6:30-8 p.m. Reach Studio Art Wednesdays for the following week’s issue. Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517-999- For 25 years, cities around the world and shake up typical Christmas expecta- Charges may apply for paid events to appear 3643. reachstudioart.org. have participated in this absurdist holi- tions. day celebration. The epic convention of The Cacophony Society got the idea in print. If you need assistance, please call Tween Wheel - With Gabby 4:30-6 p.m. Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Santas will take place locally in the form from a 1977 article in Mother Jones Suzi at (517) 999-6704. Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. of a bar crawl starting at Zoobies Tavern magazine about a four-day demonstra- (1200 N. Larch St.) at 6 p.m. and ending tion by Solvogen, a socio-politically Thursday, December 5 at Spiral Dance Bar (1247 Center St.) charged anarchist theater group based Wednesday, December 4 around midnight. in Denmark. The Danish group formed a CLASSES AND SEMINARS The rules are simple. Come dressed Santa Claus Army advocating for radi- CLASSES AND SEMINARS Aqua Fitness - Fun for all fitness levels. 10:30- in full Santa cal generosity which came to a climax Aqua Fitness - Fun for all fitness levels. 11:30 a.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot SantaCon gear (suits inside one of Cophenhagen’s largest 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. are available department stores when the band of EVENTS Old Town, Lansing at Party City Santas began handing out presents to Five Elements Tai Chi & Qigong for Grief 25th Annual Wonderland of Lights - Potter facebook.com/TheGridOldTown/ & Loss - 3:45-5 p.m. Hannah Community for $25) and customers directly off the shelves. What Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. 517- don’t make remains from the demonstration are Center, 819 Abbot, East Lansing. 517-337-1113. 483-4222. Kids’ Robot Zone (Ages 5-8) - Learn with Santa look bad. The organizers of the photos of police taking the presents 69th Athenian Luncheon and Bake Sale - 11 event remind participants that Santa out of people’s hands and arresting the our iPad-controlled robots. 4-5 p.m. CADL a.m.-3 p.m. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Holt-Delhi, 2078 N. Aurelius Rd., Holt. 1701 E. Saginaw St., Lansing does not get arrested for being drunk Santas. Since then, Santacon.nyc mar- Line Dance Lessons - 7-9 p.m. Overdrive in public, he also doesn’t “make children kets the global holiday event as a chance Lansing Mall, 5330 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing. Bath Township Farmers Market - 3-7 p.m. cry” or “throw gifts” at others. for adults to “spread absurdist joy.” Bath Community Center, 5959 Park Lake Rd, LITERATURE AND POETRY Bath. bathtownship.us. SantaCon officially started in San Other participating bars for Old Francisco in 1994, inspired by a Mother Town’s SantaCon are The Grid, Unicorn Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) - 11 a.m.- FOHL Holiday Bazaar - Unique gifts by local 12 p.m. CADL Webberville, 115 N. Main St., artists. 12-6 p.m. The Bookend, Haslett Library, Jones article about a Danish theatre Lounge, UrbanBeat, Ozone Brewhouse, Webberville. cadl.org. 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. troupe. In its original form, 35 members Sir Pizza and Spiral Dance Bar. This Queer Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) The Future - Talk about the future. 10-11:30 a.m. of the Cacophony Society, a group of event is not for children. For more - Featuring stories about LGBTQ families. 10:30- Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd0., East San Franciscan surrealist artists, began details on SantaCon at large visit santa- 11:30 a.m. CADL South, 3500 S. Cedar, Lansing. Lansing. 517-337-1113. a parade full of bearded, red and white con.info/about.html. Rock n’ Read Storytime - Combines books, clad folks to shock people on the street music and movement. 10:30-11 a.m. CADL Gift of Heart - Offering support for parents of Haslett, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. foster children or adopted. 6-8 p.m. Al!ve, 800 W Lawrence Ave., Charlotte. www.myalive.com. Intro to Clay on the Pottery Wheel - 6:30- Festivals of Lights (All ages) - From Deepavali EVENTS Lansing Grassroots Philosophy - discussion 8 p.m. Reach Studio, 1804 S Washington Ave, to Hanukkah, Yule to Christmas. 4-6 p.m. CADL Allen Farmers Market - 3-6:30 p.m. with live group. 6:30-8 p.m. Kelly’s Downtown, 220 S Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. South, 3500 S Cedar, Lansing. music at 5 p.m. Allen Neighborhood Center, Washington Square, Lansing. 1611 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. 517-999-3911. Learn 517 - Lesson - 1:30-3 p.m. Reach Studio FOHL Holiday Bazaar - Unique gifts by local allenneighborhoodcenter.org. Participatory Budget Nights - Join Mayor Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517- artists. 12-4 p.m. The Bookend, Haslett Library, Schor for a discussion to understand the City 999-3643. reachstudioart.org. 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. Brain Injury Association Capital Area Budget process. 6:30-8 p.m. Lansing City Hall, Chapter Support Group - 6-8 p.m. Peckham Studio (in)Process - 6-9 p.m. MSU Broad Art Holt Farmers Market Mini-Market - 2-6 p.m. Inc, 3510 Capital City Blvd., Lansing. 124 W Michigan Ave, Lansing. Lab, 565 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing. 517-884- 2150 Cedar St, Holt. delhitownship.com. 4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Cookie Decorating & Reindeer Visit (All Social Hour at Michigrain -with Thought Refuge Recovery Lansing - 7:30-8:30 p.m. Just ages) - Enjoy hot chocolate outside, then Club, a social club for queers. 6-9 p.m. 523 TOS-CAPs - 3-6 p.m. Reach Studio Art Center, B Yoga, 106 Island Avenue, Lansing. come in for cookie decorating. 4-6 p.m. CADL E Shiawassee St, Lansing. 517-220-0560. 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517-999-3643. TGIF Dance Party - all welcome! 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Okemos, 4321 Okemos Rd., Okemos. cadl.org thethoughtclub.com. reachstudioart.org. Hawk Hollow, 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath. 734-604- FOHL Holiday Bazaar - Unique gifts by local TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. 6-7 p.m. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - 7-9:30 5095. tgifdance.com. artists. 12-4 p.m. The Bookend, Haslett Library, Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., Room p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr, Lansing. Warren Miller Ski Movie - Hosted by Lansing’s 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. 207, Haslett. 517-927-4307. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. Jug and Mug Ski Club. 6-9 p.m. Okemos High Holiday Open House & Reindeer Visit (All ARTS MUSIC School, 2800 Jolly Rd., Okemos. 517-663-1854. Concert Orchestra - MSU Orchestra. 7:30 ARTS FRIDAY, DEC. 6 >> TEN POUND FIDDLE HOLIDAY SING p.m. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Rd, East Friday Clay Lab - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Reach Studio Lansing. 517-355-1855. music.msu.edu. Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517- Seasonal, secular songs and a few hymns 999-3643. reachstudioart.org. make for a warm evening of participatory Friday, December 6 You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - 8-10:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr, Lansing. music during the holidays at Ten Pound Fiddle’s CLASSES AND SEMINARS annual Holiday Sing concert. Vocals and 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. Aqua Fitness - Fun for all fitness levels. 10:30- MUSIC accompaniment will be provided by Doug Berch, 11:30 a.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. MSU Jazz Orchestra - 8-9 p.m. Fairchild poet Ruelaine Stokes, Marzeih Ghiasi and Doug Theatre, 542 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing. 517-353- Colorific Science - 10 a.m. Impression 5 5340. music.msu.edu. Austin on piano. Ten Pound Fiddle booking Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485- manager Sally Potter hosts. Lyric sheets 8116. impression5.org. The Steiner Chorale presents Vivaldi’s Gloria - 8-10 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, provided. Line Dance Lessons at Overdrive - All ages 800 Abbot, East Lansing. steinerchorale.org. welcome. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Overdrive Lansing Mall, 7:30 p.m. $20 5330 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing. 517-331-2701. Teen Studio: Portfolio - 3-6 p.m. Reach Studio MSU Community Music School Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Lansing. 517- EVENTS 4930 S. 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Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny Dec. 4 - Dec. 10, 2019 ARIES (March 21-April 19): In composing this a healing joy, a gift you give yourself. It's a crafty "I Before E?"- oracle, I have called on the unruly wisdom of strategy to make sure you're not hiding any secrets -which way Vivienne Westwood. She's the fashion designer from yourself. Now is a favorable time to practice is it? who incorporated the punk esthetic into this art, Virgo. mainstream styles. Here are four quotes by her by Matt Jones that will be especially suitable for your use in LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In accordance with the coming weeks. 1. "I disagree with everything I current astrological omens, here's your meditation, Across used to say." 2. "The only possible effect one can have on the world is through unpopular ideas." 3. as articulated by the blogger named Riverselkie: 1 Fraud-monitoring "Intelligence is composed mostly of imagination, "Let your life be guided by the things that produce agcy. insight, and things that have nothing to do with the purest secret happiness, with no thought to 4 Deprive of reason." 4. "I'm attracted to people who are really what that may look like from the outside. Feed weapons true to themselves and who are always trying to do the absurd whims of your soul and create with no something that makes their life more interesting." audience in mind but yourself. What is poignant to 9 Judge's seat, in you is what others will be moved by, too. Embrace court TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "I'm drowning in what you love about yourself and the right people 13 Boxer botherer the things I never told you." Famous make-up will come." 14 "London Warsaw artist Alexandra Joseph wrote that message to New York" musician a companion with whom she had a complicated SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "I swear I became a born in Poland relationship. Are you experiencing a similar saint from waiting," wrote Scorpio poet Odysseus sensation, Taurus? If so, I invite you to do something 15 "Shepherd Elytis in his poem "Three Times the Truth." about it! The coming weeks will be a good time to According to my reading of the astrological omens, Moons" singer stop drowning. One option is to blurt out to your ally *all* the feelings and thoughts you've been you may be in a similar situation. And you'll be 16 2019 debaters, wise to welcome the break in the action and abide for short withholding and hiding. A second option is to divulge just *some* of the feelings and thoughts you've calmly in the motionless lull. You'll experiment with 17 "Gloves are off" been withholding and hiding—and then monitor the the hypothesis that temporary postponement is 18 Unit of gold or results of your partial revelation. A third option is best not just for you, but for all concerned. silver? to analyze why you've been withholding and hiding. 19 Reattaches a Is it because your ally hasn't been receptive, or SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "My greatest tomato to a plant because you're afraid of being honest? Here's what asset is that I am constantly changing," says (but in a messy I suggest: Start with the third option, then move on Sagittarian actress and activist Jane Fonda. This way)? to the second. description may not always be applicable to you, 22 Grammy- but I think it should be during the coming weeks. 56 Roll call on a ship? "Just Dance" 34 American-born former GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I've got some You're primed to thrive on a robust commitment to winning bossa nova borderline sentimental poetry to offer you in this musician Gilberto 62 "Person of the Year" 5 1949 alliance queen of Jordan self-transformation. As you proceed in your holy horoscope. It may be too mushy for a mentally task, keep in mind this other advice from Fonda. 23 Source of some milk awarder 6 Professional org. 38 Winter footwear crisp person like you. You may worry that I've fallen under the sway of sappy versions of love rather 1. "One part of wisdom is knowing what you don't 24 Big expense in 63 "The Many Loves of 7 Public uprisings 39 Lovejoy on "The need anymore and letting it go." 2. "It is never too ___ Gillis" Simpsons," e.g. than the snappy versions I usually favor. But there blockbuster films 8 It has a round cover is a method in my madness: I suspect you need an late to master your weaknesses." 3. "If you allow 25 Freudian topic 64 ___ Yun (performing 40 Point opposite WNW emotionally suggestive nudge to fully activate your yourself, you can become stronger in the very arts company with 9 Wally's TV brother, with places that you've been broken." 4. "The challenge 27 "___ one, think that ..." "the" 42 In a wild way urge to merge; you require a jolt of sweetness to ubiquitous ads) inspire you to go in quest of the love mojo that's is not to be perfect. It’s to be whole." P.S. And what 30 Drum teacher's session 10 Hijinks 43 Emphatic words after 65 Strait of Hormuz "There!" potentially available to you in abundance. So please does it mean to be whole? Be respectful toward all 32 Actor who's all about country 11 "Us" actress Lupita allow your heart to be moved by the following your multiple facets, and welcome them into the 44 Survival group? the money? 66 Golf equipment 12 Entered passage from poet Rabindranath Tagore: "My soul conversation you have about how to live. 35 "Horrors!" 45 Grateful Dead bassist is alight with your infinitude of stars. Your world has 67 Like mud or slime 13 "Fireside chat" Phil broken upon me like a flood. The flowers of your CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can't escape 36 Lennon partner monogram garden blossom in my body." 68 "99 Luftballons" German 46 Gel in jellies your past completely. You can't loosen its hold on 37 "Incoming golf ball!" singer 20 Depilatory brand with you so thoroughly that it will forever allow you to 47 Bring back on CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try saying this, and 41 Autobiographies, two 69 Nine Inch Nails founder "short shorts" ads, once move with limitless freedom into the future. But you 48 Val Kilmer, in "Top Gun" notice how it feels: "For the next 17 days, I will make by two? Reznor 21 Window shopper, ingenious efforts to interpret my problems as definitely have the power to release yourself from 46 Light benders 70 #1 concern? essentially 53 Boxed soup and interesting opportunities that offer me the chance at least a part of your past's grip. And the coming 25 Tiny unit of work bouillon brand to liberate myself from my suffering and transform weeks will be an excellent time to do just that: to 49 Part of the mnemonic pay off a portion of your karmic debt and shed HOMES 26 Formerly Portuguese 55 He was famous for myself into the person I aspire to become." Now Down fables speak the following words and see what thoughts worn-out emotional baggage. 50 Wall-E's love interest Indian territory 1 Get out quick 57 Pro wrestler John and sensations get triggered: "For the next 17 days, 51 Common Market abbr., 28 Natural gas add-in I will have fun imagining that my so-called flaws are AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian 2 Short-term earning 58 Orchestra's tuning once opportunities 29 Step in the shower? signs of potential strengths and talents that I have playwright August Strindberg didn't have much instrument not yet developed." interest in people who "regurgitate what they have 52 Bedroom furniture 3 Inexpensive '80s 31 Online financial services wood company focused on 59 Swede's neighbor learned from books." He was bored by stories that keyboard manufacturer LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An interviewer asked have been told over and over again; was impatient 54 Romanov royal of student loans 60 Cold-___ (zinc-based singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen if he needed to 4 Gaming company behind brand) with propaganda disguised as information Russia "Assassin's Creed" and 33 "House" actor Omar feel bothered and agitated in order to stimulate and by sentimental platitudes masquerading 61 At ___ cost his creativity. Cohen said no. "When I get up in as sage insights. He craved to hear about the the morning," he testified, "my real concern is to ©2019 Jonesin' Crosswords ([email protected]) A nswers Page 25 discover whether I'm in a state of grace." Surprised, unprecedented secrets of each person's life: the interviewer asked, "What do you mean by a the things they know and feel that no one else state of grace?" Cohen described it as a knack for knows and feels. He was a student of "the natural SUDOKU Intermediate balance that he called on to ride the chaos around history of the human heart." I bring Strindberg's him. He knew he couldn't fix or banish the chaos— perspective to your attention, my dear one-of-a- and it would be arrogant to try. His state of grace kind Aquarius, because now is a perfect time for TO PLAY was more like skiing skillfully down a hill, gliding you to fully embody it. along the contours of unpredictable terrain. I'm telling you about Cohen's definition, Leo, because PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): "It’s no fun being Fill in the grid so that I think that's the state of grace you should cultivate in love with a shadow," wrote Piscean poet Edna right now. I bet it will stimulate your creativity in St. Vincent Millay. And yet she indulged profusely every row, column, and ways that surprise and delight you. in that no-fun activity, and even capitalized on it to create a number of decent, if morose, poems. But outlined 3-by-3 box VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Poet Juan Felipe in alignment with your astrological omens, Pisces, Herrera praises the value of making regular efforts contains the numbers 1 to detox our cluttered minds. He says that one of I'm going to encourage you to fall out of love with the best methods for accomplishing this cleansing shadows. The coming weeks will be an excellent is to daydream. You give yourself permission to time to channel your passions into solid realities: through 9 exactly once. indulge in uncensored, unabashed fantasies. You to focus your ardor and adoration on earthly feel no inhibition about envisioning scenes that pleasures and practical concerns and imperfect No guessing is required. you may or may not ever carry out in real life. You but interesting people. The solution is unique. understand that this free-form play of images is

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AA surveysurvey of Lansing’sLansing’s MusicalMusical LAndscapeLAndscape TURNTURN IT ITDD WNWN!By By RICH RICH TU TUPICPICAA FRIDAY, DEC. 6 Punks vs Pokes returns to The Avenue Café

Pokes: Flatfoot, a local alt-country group led by guitarist/vocalist Aaron Bales (far right), headlines the Punks Punks: Foxgrave, a Lansing-based outfit, represents for the “punks” at Punks vs Pokes, Vs Pokes concert. Other twangy acts include Old Empire and Paul Dubya & The Oak River Bridge Boys Band along with The Plurals and Otho Roi. Punks goes country, country goes punk Friday, Dec. 6 @ The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 21+, FREE, 8 p.m. The annual Punks vs Pokes concert, “Chocolate and peanut butter, punk and sang. I have an easier time enjoying Over the years, 13 “official members” now in its 14th year, has consistently and country — both classic combina- listening when it is the other guys signing.” of Flatfoot have rotated in and out. stuck to its roots. Each year, local punk tions,” he said. “If you take some of the Similar to the architects of alt-country, Bales said the churn has surely inspired bands play country covers while country best bands from each genre, alternate such as the Flying Burrito Brothers’ Chris its dynamic, albeit sometimes unpredict- bands belt out punk covers. The unique them in the bill, everyone always has fun.” Hillman and Gram Parsons, Flatfoot has able, batch of country-fueled rock ‘n roll idea keeps each year’s set list fresh, As for Flatfoot, the band has released always featured numerous songwriters tunes. though event founder Aaron Bales said five full-length LPs since its genesis nearly both on record and onstage. 2009’s “Wild “We’ve never really had much direc- he’s content with sticking to the basics. 20 years ago. The current lineup com- Was Our Mercy” was the album McCartan tion as a band,” he said. “Sometimes “I don’t know if we’ve evolved much,” prises Bales (vocals, guitar), Tom Green shined on. we fit the songs to the musicians we said Bales, who performs each year with (guitar, pedal steel, vocals), Thomas “That one had Tom McCartan coming are, sometimes we stretch out to be the his band, Flatfoot. “The music is good, McCartan (vocals, bass) and drummer back to Michigan after five years in New musicians the songs require. Lansing is especially strong in the past few years. I John Mizga (of Eight Ball Grifter). With a York City with a ton of songs,” Bales a very transitional area, but whenever suppose without the Cartridge Family on growing discography, Bales said it’s hard recalled. “He sang one on each of the people move we’ve had awesome people the bill the odds of getting hit by a corn- to choose a favorite disc. first three records, but by ‘Mercy’ he join up.” cob are much lower.” “I’m proud of them all, and each come had really found his voice and became With 2012’s “Blue Water” being its last This year, on the punks’ side, are The from such a different place in life and as a songwriting force. That was also the album, Bales said, perhaps, 2020 could Plurals, Foxgrave and Otho Roi. Over on a band,” he said. “The circumstances for one album where Justin Zeppa was in see a new release. the twangy side, along with Flatfoot, are recording were all unique and we were the band. He came in and shook things “We have an album’s worth of new Old Empire and Paul Dubya & The Oak fortunate to work with awesome folks up, kind of like Gram Parsons did with songs that I can’t wait to lock down and River Bridge Boys Band. The atypical to record them. I probably listen to ‘Wild the Byrds on ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo.’ record,” he said. “We’re still figuring them lineup may be diverse, but Bales said the Was Our Mercy’ the most, likely because Justin really revved us up — that ‘Mercy’ out as a band, but there will be a sixth two genres blend nicely. it has the fewest songs I actually wrote period was peak punk for us.” Flatfoot record.”

DESTINATION WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Trivia Night: The Simpsons 10PM GTG Free Show 8PM Punks VS Pokes 2019 8PM DAOM Heavy Metal Meltdown 8PM Coach's Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd. 3 Track Mind 8PM Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River, East Lansing Karaoke 9PM Karaoke 9PM The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Wednesday Vibes Eddie Bandz 9:30PM Old School Thursdays DJ Jalese 8:30PM Avon Bomb 9:30PM Avon Bomb 9:30PM LIVE Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. Mix Pack 9:30PM Roux 9:30PM Lansing Brewing Co., 518 E. Shiawassee Trivia with Sporcle 9PM AND The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Steady Flow 8:30PM Pop Evil 7:30PM Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Funknight 9PM Bass Night 9PM Midnight Air 8PM Homesafe 7PM Reno's East, 1310 Abbot, East Lansing The New Rule 7PM The New Rule 7PM LOCAL Spiral, 1247 Center St. Songs from RENT - Drag Show 9PM No Diggity 90s Dance Party 9PM Lansing SantaCon 2019 6PM Unicorn, 327 Cesar E. Chavez, Lansing Open Mic 9:30PM Live Music with Delilah DeWylde 9PM Live Music with Good Cookies 9PM Upcoming show? Contact Urban Beat, 1213 Turner Rd. Jury Duty vs Euro Trio - 8PM Grady Hall & Disciples of Funk 7PM [email protected] Wildlife Pub, 6380 Drumeller Rd., Bath Open Mic 7:30PM City Pulse • December 4, 2019 www.lansingcitypulse.com 25

From Page 22 handcrafted items. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. REO Town Juggling - Learn how to juggle! 2-4 p.m. Orchard Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Marketplace, 1023-27 S Washington Ave, Lansing. Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., East Lansing. Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. Saturday, December 7 Holt Farmers Market - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 2150 EVENTS MUSIC CLASSES AND SEMINARS Cedar St, Holt. delhitownship.com. 2019 Advent Celebration - 12-2 p.m. The Monday Jazz at Red Cedar Spirits - MSU Colorific Science - 11 a.m. Impression 5 Science Queers who Brunch at the Allen Peoples Church, 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Jazz students. 8 p.m. Red Cedar Spirits, 2000 Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. Neighborhood Center - 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Lansing. 517-332-6073.thepeopleschurch.com. Merritt, East Lansing. impression5.org. 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing. experiencefare.com. 25th Annual Wonderland of Lights - 5 p.m. MSU Holiday Brass Concert - 7-9 p.m. The LITERATURE AND POETRY St. Nicholas Day Craft Bazaar - 10 a.m.-4 Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. Peoples Church, 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Harry Potter Year Four Party (Age 7 & up) p.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood 517-483-4222. Lansing. 517-332-6073. thepeopleschurch.com. - Yule Ball. Triwizard Tournament. 2-3 p.m. CADL Rd, Lansing. 517-323-2272. Clayworks Holiday Pottery Sale - 12-4 p.m. Haslett, 1590 Franklin, Haslett. ARTS 13121 Wacousta Rd, Grand Ledge. Tuesday, December 10 The Poetry Room Open Mic: Theme: Promise. Casual Clay Studio - 12:30-2:30 p.m. Reach MSU Winter Arts & Crafts Show - 10 a.m.-4 CLASSES AND SEMINARS 6:30-9 p.m. Henry’s Place, 4926 Marsh Rd., Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, p.m. MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. Okemos. Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. ARTS Aqua Fitness - Fun for all fitness levels. 10:30- EVENTS 11:30 a.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Family Day - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Free Public Tours - 1-3 p.m. Eli and Edythe Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. 25th Annual Wonderland of Lights - 5 p.m. Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517- Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., East Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. 884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Drop-in Citizenship Test Prep - Practice for 517-483-4222. the USCIS Naturalization Test. 1-2 p.m. CADL Form and Movement - An exhibition. 12-4 p.m. Study Smart - at the MSU Broad + Art Lab! South, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. cadl.org. ARTspace Winter Pop up Market - All Reach Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, 2-7 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E merchandise is handmade. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-884-4800. Healthy Holiday Baking - 12-1:30 p.m. AL!VE, Lansing. 517-999-3643. 800 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte. myalive.com. Fledge, 1300 Eureka St,, Lansing. 517-230-7679. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - 2-4:30 Free Public Tours - 1-3 p.m. Eli and Edythe Science Tuesdays (Ages 12–16) - Make your Christmas Festival/Craft Show - Lots of Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Dr., East p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr, Lansing. great shopping opportunities. Clinton County 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. own “Glass Blown” ornament 3-4:30 p.m. CADL Lansing. 517-884-4800. broadmuseum.msu.edu. Williamston, 3845 Vanneter Rd., Williamston. RESA, St. Johns. festivalnet.com. MUSIC The Ha Ha Holidays Show - 7-10 p.m. Charlotte EVENTS Clayworks Holiday Pottery Sale - Sat. 10 Performing Arts Center, 378 State St, Charlotte. Delta Community Choir Winter Benefit a.m. - 5 p.m. 13121 Wacousta Rd, Grand Ledge. Death Cafe - 12:30-2 p.m. Hannah Community 517-541-5690. Concert - 4-5:30 p.m. Grand Ledge High School, Contra and Square Dance - 7-10 p.m. Central 820 Spring St. deltacc.org. Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-337-1113. Meet the Artists - Come meet John and United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing Symphony Family Series - 3 p.m. December 2019 Economic Club - 11:30 a.m.- Lansing. tenpoundfiddle.org. Stephanie Gregg. 12-4 p.m. Absolute Gallery, 307 1:30 p.m. Kellogg Center, 219 S. Harrison Rd., East E Grand River Ave, Lansing. 517-482-8845. Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lansing. 517-884-4800. cadl.org Lansing. lansingchamber.org. MSU Winter Arts & Crafts Show - 9 a.m.-5 First Congregational United Chruch of Christ, 210 Peace, Joy and Songs of the Season - enjoy Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance p.m. MSU Union, 49 Abbot Road, East Lansing. W. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge. fcgl.org. the beautiful sounds of more than 200 singers. Support Groups - 7-8:30 p.m. Sparrow Death Cafe - Drink tea, eat cake and discuss SmART Show | Pop-Up SmART: Art 3-5 p.m. St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour Ave, Professional Bldg.. 1200 Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, death. 10-11:30 a.m. Hospice of Lansing, 3186 Pine Movements - 10 a.m.-12 p.m. MSU Broad Art Lansing. 517-353-5340. music.msu.edu. Room 1-A, Lansing. 517-643-7671. Tree, Lansing. 810-938-2410. deathcafe.com. Lab, 565 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing. FOHL Holiday Bazaar - Unique gifts by local Decorate a Gingerbread House (Ages 2-16) Sunrises & Smokestacks Ecological Art artists. 12-4 p.m. The Bookend, Haslett Library, - Build and decorate a gingerbread house. 1-4 Exhibition - 12-4 p.m. Fenner Nature Center, Monday, December 9 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. p.m. CADL Mason, 145 West Ash Street, Mason. 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing. 517-483-4224. CLASSES AND SEMINARS Holiday Celebration & Reindeer Visit (All ages) - 6:30-8 p.m. CADL Downtown, 401 S. Drop-in DIY Holiday Gifts & Crafts (All mynaturecenter.org. Aqua Fitness - 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hannah Capitol Ave., Lansing. ages) - 1-3 p.m. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown A - Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. Capitol Ave., Lansing. 8-10:30 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr, 517-337-1113. Holiday Open House & Reindeer Visit (All ages) - 4-5:30 p.m. CADL Haslett, 1590 Franklin The Eclectic Emporium Gift Market - 10 a.m.- Lansing. 517-482-5700. riverwalktheatre.com. Intro to Italian Conversation - 3-4 p.m. St., Haslett. cadl.org 5 p.m. Inner Ascended Masters Ministries, 5705 S. MUSIC Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Washington Ave., Lansing. Lansing. 517-337-1113. Prime Time Crime Time - Movies of the Three Men & a Tenor - 7-9:30 p.m. Charlotte 60s and 70s. Dec. 10: Bullitt. 1-3 p.m. Hannah FOHL Holiday Bazaar - Unique gifts by local Performing Arts Center, 378 State St, Charlotte. Seminar Series: Holiday Bird Crafts - 7-8 artists. 12-2 p.m. The Bookend, Haslett Library, Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-541-5690. p.m. Michigan Audubon, 2310 Science Parkway, 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. Suite 200, Okemos. michiganaudubon.org. Yawn Patrol Toastmasters - 7-8:30 a.m. Two Men and Truck Corporate, 3400 Belle Chase Way, Holiday Pop Up Artisan Market - Many LITERATURE AND POETRY Lansing. 517-214-3327. yawnpatrol.com. Sunday, December 8 Homeschool Discoveries (Age 6 & up) - Read ARTS CLASSES AND SEMINARS and discuss books. 2:30-3:30 p.m. CADL Okemos, 4321 Okemos Rd., Okemos. cadl.org Kid’s Clay: Beginners - 4:30-5:30 p.m. Reach CROSSWORD SOLUTION Studio Art Center, 1804 S Washington Ave, Kids Reading to Dogs (Age 6 & up) - 4-5 p.m. Lansing. 517-999-3643. reachstudioart.org. From Pg. 23 CADL Foster, 200 North Foster, Lansing. SUDOKU SOLUTION Make 3 Pairs of Holiday Earrings - 1-3 p.m. EVENTS From Pg. 23 Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd., East FOHL Holiday Bazaar - Unique gifts by local Lansing. 517-337-1113. artists. 12-4 p.m. The Bookend, Haslett Library, MSU Libraries’ Knit In Tuesdays - All 1590 Franklin St., Haslett. materials provided. 12-1 p.m. MSU Libraries, 366 Pet Photos with Santa - Bring your furry West Circle Dr., East Lansing. 517-420-8593. friends for photos with Santa! 6-9 p.m. Meridian Study Smart - at the MSU Broad + Art Lab! Mall, Okemos. meridianmall.com. 12-7 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Refuge Recovery Lansing - 6-7 p.m. The Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-884-4800. Fledge, 1300 Eureka Street, Lansing. MUSIC Refugee Foster Care Informational Session Russian Chorus Concert - features sacred - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Samaritas, 1545 Keystone Ave., music in Church Slavonic and carols in various Lansing. European languages. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Emanuel ARTS Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Drawing Foundations - 4:30-6 p.m. Reach

SATURDAY, DEC. 7 >> PHIL DENNY CHRISTMAS SHOW National saxophonist Phil Denny puts his spin on Christmas classics and performs SATURDAY, DEC. 7 >> EAST LANSING’S WINTER GLOW original music at this family friendly seventh East Lansing’s free outdoor winter festival annual event. Denny also welcomes will feature ice carving, horse and carriage trumpeter, songwriter, bandleader, Ryan rides, a special outdoor holiday farmer’s Montano, Detroit's rare jewel vocalist, market, a heated music tent, free family Gwen Foxx and guitarist Wayne Gerard who portrait with Santa and Mrs. Claus. rounds out the list with elements of rock, blues, Hip-Hop, punk, funk and jazz. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 300 M. A. C. Ave, East Lansing 7 p.m., $28 (517) 337-1731 Margaret Livensparger Theater downtownel.com 5885 W. Holt Road, Holt pdcc.brownpapertickets.com 26 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • December 4, 2019 FOOD & DRINK DINING OUT IN GREATER LANSING The bold and the beautiful: A sommelier’s favorite wines of 2019 By JUSTIN KING there were some thought-provoking Realistically, you can’t just drink Every year, I’m likely to taste a and pleasurable wines at affordable one wine for the year. I want to few mind-blowing wines that make prices. include some other huge stand - me contemplate my existence. Most Sometimes the best wines are outs of their pricing and genre. are wines I can rarely afford. uniquely alive in a fleeting moment, Dassai “39” is technically not a wine. Palate differences notwithstand- and I can’t expect the same experi - It’s a sake made in the Junmai Daig- ing, this year ence the next time. It wouldn’t be injo style. Quick primer on sake: was a wild ride. fair. And that’s OK. That’s part of It’s a beverage made using specif- I didn’t get to the journey of finding exceptional ic grains of rice, produced using taste nearly as wines at prices one is willing to pay. the multiple parallel fermentation much wine as I The truth is, the best wine I tasted process, when sugar and alcohol usually do. But this year was a $300 bottle of Chave conversion occur simultaneously. Hermitage Blanc, a gorgeous wine Easily one of the best sakes I’ve ever made from marsanne and roussanne had, Dassai 39 is an impressive ex- grapes from the Northern Rhone ercise in purity. Drink this slightly region of France. I’ll literally never chilled, like you would a white wine. buy that bottle again. It was a life- The aromas and flavors match those time moment and a lifetime bottle. of green melon, lilacs, lilies and nec- Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “All tarines. It squeezes in like an assis - you have to do is write one true sen- tant to well-constructed traditional tence. Write the truest sentence that sushi and sashimi. Expect to spend Featured you know.” He was on to something. about $35 per bottle. on: Wine alone doesn’t define human- Runner up: the 2016 Combe ity’s best attributes. We are no Trousseau, from Santa Barba- Try our more interesting or special if we ra County, California. A compel- are drinking fermented grapes, ling project from Peter Stolpman compared to, say, cow’s milk. of Stolpman Vineyards and Raj Fish, Burgers & Steak Next to those expensive bot- Parr, a famous sommelier guy who tles of your biggest moments, has been all over the place this Fresh off the Grill! those cheap bottles slugged off last decade. This sings like some on a humble retail shelf might of our best pinot noirs. Trous- seem stupid to talk about. Screw seau is a native French grape from BUY ANY that. 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