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Time for a change obstacles and safely lead everyone to a successful result. A guide is given the opportu- (517) 371-5600 • Fax: (517) 999-6061 • 1905 E. Michigan Ave. • Lansing, MI 48912 • www.lansingcitypulse.com in state accountability nity to earn trust. ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: (517) 999-6704 In an article by guest columnist Zach Michigan government is the national PAGE or email [email protected] Pohl (vol. 15, issue 24, 1-27-16, pg. 6) Mr. leader in denying Pohl referenced the 2015 State Integrity EDITOR AND PUBLISHER • Berl Schwartz access of information Have something to say 7 [email protected] • (517) 999-5061 report in which Michigan placed 50th . A to the people they about a local issue ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER • Mickey Hirten look at this integrity report shows why the are elected to serve. [email protected] • (517) 999-5064 or an item that appeared Schwartz: Kenen goyim libe Sanders ? Vos nit? governor’s office exempted itself from FOIA. ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR • Ty Forquer Not long ago these in our pages? 50TH, an F in public access, financing, leaders smiled, and [email protected] • (517) 999-5068 accountability, management, disclosure, patted themselves on Now you have two ways to PAGE CREATIVE DIRECTOR • Jonathan Griffith [email protected] • (517) 999-5069 enforcement, on and on. Recognizing the the back and told us sound off: problem, it’s time to focus on change. 11 PRODUCTION MANAGER • Allison Hammerly they had finessed a 1.) Write a letter to the editor. [email protected] • (517) 999-5066 • E-mail: letters@ bill to fix our roads. STAFF WRITERS • Lawrence Cosentino — Kathy Carter lansingcitypulse.com The bill includes 130 • Snail mail: City Pulse, 1905 Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette share a rhythmic conversation [email protected] Lansing million dollars they E. 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RATIO AND TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTORS FOR 2016

INGHAM COUNTY RATIO FACTOR COMMERCIAL 50.00 1.00 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.00 RESIDENTIAL 50.00 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00 1.00

EATON COUNTY

COMMERCIAL 50.00 1.00 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.00 RESIDENTIAL 50.00 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00 1.00

CLINTON COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL 50.00 1.00 COMMERCIAL 50.00 1.00 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.00 DEVELOPMENTAL 50.00 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00 1.00

Subject to revisions by: Board of Review, County Equalization, State Tax Commission

City Assessor’s Office CP#16-031 City Pulse • February 17, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION Todd Heywood/City Pulse A resident's mattress Bedbugs bite shows the tell tale signs of bedbug Residents, management struggle infestations — dots with critters at ‘Tower of Terror’ and smears of blood OF THE WEEK caused by the bugs Late last year, the resident who had feces. noticed red, itchy dots on his skin woke up one night to discover tiny bugs at- tached to his skin, feasting on his blood. He got out of bed and quickly identified the culprits: bedbugs. “I knew what they were,” the resident, The resident does not feel the com- responds to resident complaints about whom City Pulse is not identifying be- mission has moved fast enough; his the bugs. cause he fears retribution from manage- apartment still has not been treated for Julie Powers, executive director of ment, said. “I told them I looked them up the bedbugs. An inspection did not occur the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, on Google.” until the end of January, and a treatment which provides housing and case man- The man lives at 3200 South Wash- was not scheduled agement services to formerly homeless ington Ave. — a Lansing Housing Com- until mid-February. people with severe mental illness, said mission facility known as South Wash- That treatment has she is sympathetic to LHC’s struggle with ington Park Apartments. The five-story, been delayed by the bedbugs. 190 apartment facility has been dubbed resident in order “They’re vile,” she said of the bugs. “the Tower of Terror” by some residents to comply with the “They’re just nasty and very, very hard to and has been plagued with crime, loi- commission’s direc- treat.” Property: Snow-free yards and fields tering, human feces and urine in public tives to move all be- The bugs can be transported from one areas, accumulated garbage and, since longings away from infested area to another on a human be- 2012, bedbugs. Baltimore the walls and into ing’s clothing or bedding. The bugs can It’s not an isolated incident. Bedbugs the center of the also spread out in a multi-unit building This subject will draw numerous detractors, have seen a resurgence not only in public room, and to launder and bag clothing through electrical lines and infest adjoin- as it pertains more to regionalism rather than housing and multi-family housing facili- and bedding. ing units on either side, as well as above so-called bad architecture. And very few people ties, but in five-star hotels, libraries and LHC officials declined to provide City and below. eagerly anticipate the prospect of clearing side- beyond. An adult bedbug lives for six to Pulse a timeline for addressing identi- Powers said her organization is “ex- walks with a snow thrower, much less shoveling 12 months, taking 10- to 15-minute blood fied bedbug infestations. Patricia Baines- tremely aggressive” in addressing bed- out several inches after a heavy fall. Yet, once the meals off of warm blooded hosts — like Lake, its executive director, was unable to bugs when they appear and regularly in- streets, walks and driveways have been cleared, humans — a couple of times a week, the identify the number of units infested or spects for them. there is a satisfying sense of accomplishment of Centers for disease Control reports. An treated each year. But she added that staff “You can’t suck it up and wait on these having handled the seasonal precipitation. adult female bedbug lays five eggs a day are supposed to investigate then call in a suckers,” she said. What’s more, when the conditions are right for her entire life. contractor to inspect and treat infested At South Washington Park Apart- and the snow packs well, the first snowmen Eradication efforts require vigilance units. ments, LHC then pays Eradico to treat that spring up (or, if you live closer to campus, and cooperation. “We are taking care of Baines-Lake said the facility is in- the infested unit and adjoining ones as slightly more prurient forms) will invariably bedbugs as the residents let us know,” spected annually using a dog trained to well. Baines-Lake told the City Council bring a smile. When the snow is particularly Tony Baltimore, the LHC chairman, told sniff out the bugs. In addition, the com- committee that it costs $200 to treat an abundant, a really good snow castle (complete mon areas are treated with bedbug-kill- with authentic crenellations) can last through the Lansing City Council Committee on Public Safety on Friday. ing chemicals monthly, and the facility See Bedbugs, Page 6 the season and well into the spring. Setting aside the prospect of global warm- ing and its hazardous implications, this year’s Crime by the numbers lack of snow means reducing skiing and sled- While the Lansing Housing Commission struggles with bed bugs, Lansing Police report that despite public and resi- ding opportunities. The individuals pictured above offer frequent reminders that several dent perceptions, crime is actually down in the facility. Lt. Ryan Cressman of Lansing Police Department told City Council school-free snow days will probably remain officials on Friday that the building was “certainly a busy location.” unclaimed. While we Michiganders can appre- ciate the benefits of milder temperatures, we 2012 Feb. 2015 to Feb. 2016 can also agree that there is something special Calls for Service 394 Calls for Service 257 about snow covered fields and crisp winter Crime Reports 100 Crime Reports 64 mornings. The bitter cold of this season makes the return of spring that much sweeter. “So if you compare over the past three years, calls for service has been reduced by 35 percent,” Lansing Police Chief Michael Yankowski said in an email. “Police crime reports have been reduced by 36 percent.” — Daniel E. Bollman, AIA Police said there are active criminal investigations at the property and that the department is continuing actions that have contributed to the reduction in calls and reports. “LPD continues to conduct knock and talks, walk-throughs, surveillance, and general enforcement during pro-active “Eyesore of the Week” is our look at some of the seedier police contacts and calls for service,” Yankowski said. “Building relationships with the tenants and management remains properties in Lansing. It rotates each week with Eye Candy of a key component of providing a safe environment.” the Week. If you have a suggestion, please e-mail eye@lansingcitypulse.com or call Berl Schwartz at 999-5061. 6 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 17, 2016

capsulate any lead on the property. would cost $10,000 to abate lead in the av- The Council committee will review at Lansing’s lead problem In Flint, failure to properly treat water erage American home. Such a hefty price tag least two models to address the issue. City Council investigates programs drawn from the Flint River resulted in cor- stopped the city from amending the housing A Chicago model would require landlords rosion of the water pipelines in the city. The code to include lead-safe housing require- and others working on remodeling pre-1978 on paint exposure to children corrosion caused lead from the pipes to be ments two years ago. The city’s law depart- properties to file paperwork demonstrat- Since 2008, at least 200 Ingham County leached into the drinking water. That situa- ment, according to minutes from the meeting that the contractor is certified to follow children have been diagnosed with blood tion has been declared an emergency by lo- ings, opposed the proposed laws because of a 2010 EPA renovation, repair and painting lead levels above the medically accepted lev- cal, state and federal authorities and could the cost, which it said would be an unfunded rule or face significant fines. els of 5 mg/DL of blood. Ninety percent of cost the city over a billion dollars to remedy. mandate. The second model is based on Detroit’s the lead poisoning cases in the county are Lansing’s lead crisis is not tied to the wa- The cost for lead remediation can be law, which requires inspections and certifi- found in the city of Lansing. Of those, 70 ter system, said Linda Vail, Ingham County’s minimized through grants from the state of cations that properties are lead free. percent live in a rental property in the city, health officer. The Lansing Board of Water in Michigan, but homeowners and landlords “It’s important to look at what is working,” according to documents released by the Ing- 2004 embarked on a $30 million program could still end up paying thousands of dol- said Brown Clarke. “It’s particularly impor- ham County Health Department. to remove hundreds of lead water lines being lars in out of pocket expenses. tant to look at what is working in the state.” At that level, federal, state and local used to feed water into homes across the city. “The city of Rochester [New York] found Regardless of what city officials decide health officials warn children are suscepti- That program is expected to be completed by that landlords paid an average of $1,700 to to do about the lead issues in the city’s chil- ble to lifelong, irreversible damage in cogni- 2017, according to the BWL website. comply with their lead safe law,” Jessica Yor- dren, county health officer Vail said the city tive function — which will impact academic “None of our work with children who ko, who represents the city’s Fourth Ward on needs to act. performance — as well as damage to the have elevated blood lead levels in the coun- the City Council, which has a large number “Other cities have lead-clearance re- endocrine system, which regulates growth ty indicates that drinking water is a main of lead poisoning cases. quirements for rental properties,” Vail said. in the body. source of lead exposure in our area,” she said. To make a property safe, lead removal “These requirements have been successful, “We know it needs to be addressed,” said “Lead paint is consistently the predom- professionals replace siding, windows and and the financial burden to landlords has Judi Brown Clarke, president of Lansing City inant source of lead for Ingham County doors, and secure lead painted surfaces been relatively low. I would be strongly in Council and a member of the Planning and children.” with non-lead paint. The state of Michigan favor of a city lead clearance ordinance. I Development Committee, which prompted Before 1978, lead was a regular com- estimates it can take three to seven days to encourage leadership in the city to explore by the Flint crisis is identifying legislative ponent of paint both inside and outside of complete such remediation, during which the possibility.” reforms to address lead poisoning among homes. Much of that paint remains on and the property is uninhabitable because tiny Lansing’s children. around homes built before that time, and particles of lead will be in the air, increasing — Todd Heywood City officials are considering legislation removal can be very expensive. The Environ- the risk of exposure and poisoning from the that would require property owners to en- mental Protection Agency estimates that it metal.

PUBLIC NOTICES So while a unit at the facility might be suc- cessfully treated, if the infestation has been NOTICE OF ELECTION Bedbugs TO BE HELD MARCH 8, 2016 IN spread to outside loca- THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF MERIDIAN from page 5 tions, it can be brought Please take notice that the Charter Township of Meridian will hold an election on Tuesday, March 8, back into the facility. 2016. apartment with chemicals, which may have a LHC officials ac- The following will be submitted to the electors: limited impact on infestations, and $800 to knowledge money is a Republican Party Candidates for President of the United States and heat-treat a unit. Heat-treating requires the barrier to addressing Democratic Party Candidates for President of the United States unit to be super-heated to 170 degrees, which the ongoing crisis for both residents and the To view the ballots contact the Office of the Meridian Township Clerk, at 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI kills all life stages of the bugs, from eggs to 48864, telephone 517-853-4300 or view your ballots at www.michigan.gov/vote. adulthood. organization. Residents Write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent on or before 4 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016. Relying on residents to report infesta- Baines-Lake are expected to launder all their clothing and THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8:00P.M. tions — which Baines-Lake and Baltimore THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: both acknowledged was something residents bedding, a potentially expensive proposition PCT 1 St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 can feel self-conscious about — does not for people living on fixed income disability PCT 2 Haslett Middle School, 1535 Franklin St., Haslett, MI 48840 payments or social security. LHC does offer PCT 3 Haslett High School, 5450 Marsh Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 match with best practices recommended by PCT 4 Murphy Elementary School, 1875 Lake Lansing Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 a 2010 study funded by the Environmental to refund residents for the cost of launder- PCT 5 Haslett Community Church, 1427 Haslett Rd., Haslett, MI 48840 Protection Agency and published by the Na- ing, but that offer is not included in the letters PCT 6 Meridian Municipal Building, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 about the problem sent to residents. PCT 7 Kinawa Middle School, 1900 Kinawa Dr., Okemos, MI 48864 tional Center for Health Housing. It calls for PCT 8 Cornell School, 4371 Cornell Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 monthly inspections of all units during infes- To reduce some of the costs of bedbug PCT 9 Edgewood School, 1826 Osage Dr., Okemos, MI 48864 tations and quarterly inspections once the control and eradication, the commission PCT 10 Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord C. Smith Ct., Haslett, MI 48840 is preparing to spend $1,800 to purchase a PCT 11 Meridian Christian Church, 2600 Bennett Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 problem has been controlled. PCT 12 Wardcliff School, 5150 Wardcliff Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823 “Residents with bedbugs can feel isolat- heat machine to use, significantly reducing PCT 13 Central School, 4406 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 ed,” Baines-Lake said. When a unit is con- the costs associated with control of the blood PCT 14 Hiawatha School, 1900 Jolly Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 sucking bugs. PCT 15 Meridian Senior Ctr., 4000 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 firmed to be infested, residents are advised PCT 16 consolidated with Pct. 17 not to visit friends or relatives, increasing the PCT 17 Bennett Woods School, 2650 Bennett Rd., Okemos, MI 48864 isolation. The reason behind the recommen- — Todd Heywood PCT 18 Snell Towar Recreation Center, 6146 Porter Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823 PCT 19 United Church of Christ MI Conference, 5945 Park Lake Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 dation is that people can transport bedbugs. PCT 20 Lansing Korean United Methodist Church, 2400 E. Lake Lansing Rd., E.L., MI 48823

All polling place locations are accessible and voting instructions are available in alternative formats of audio and Braille. An accessible voting device is also available. PUBLIC NOTICES All voters are required to show photo identification to vote at the polls. Voters without identification NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING will be required to fill out and sign an affidavit in order to receive a ballot. CITY OF EAST LANSING The Meridian Township Clerk’s office will be open on Saturday March 5, 2016 from 8:00am to 2:00pm to issue and accept absentee ballots for qualified electors. Monday March 7 at 4:00pm is the deadline Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory to request an absentee ballot and the ballot must be voted in person at the Meridian Township Clerk’s Commission on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 7:00 pm, at the East Lansing Hannah Community office. Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. The hearing will be for the purpose of accepting comment on To see if you are registered or to find your polling location, check the Secretary of State Voter a proposed Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant application from the Natural Resources Information web site at www.michigan.gov/vote Trust Fund for improvements to the Patriarche Park ball fields. All interested persons will be given the Brett Dreyfus, CMMC opportunity to be heard. Contact Wendy Wilmers Longpre, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation Meridian Township Clerk and Arts at (517) 319-6940, for additional information. Marie Wicks CP#16-049 City Clerk CP#16-045 City Pulse • February 17, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 7

a two-state solution, in opposition to The prior arrangement raised questions Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.) Michigan’s top doc when City Pulse reported that she was split- Feeling Like a lot of American Jews, he may not ting time as an epidemiology professor and get to a synagogue, but he is said to be Full-time state job means as director of the U-M Medical School of the Bernswitski proud of his heritage and would hardly $45K pay cut for Wells Preventative Medicine Residency Program. Bernie the Jew — deny being a Jew. The good news for Dr. Eden Wells is she's Section 333.2204 of the Public Health The interesting question is why little now a state employee. The bad news for Code reads, "The director (of public health) Who knew? Who cares? is being made of his religion. When Wells is … she's a state employee. shall receive an annual salary appropriated Regardless of who wins the Demo- Lieberman was chosen, Time magazine’s City Pulse broke the news last week that by the legislature and payable in the same cratic nomination, the result will be cover screamed “Chutzpah.” Today it Wells, the state’s chief medical officer in charge manner as salaries of other state officers. historic, Hillary Clinton because she is would shrug, “Eh.” of the medical response to the Flint water cri- The director's full time shall be devoted to a woman and Bernie Sanders because Rabbi Amy Bigman, of Congregation sis, was violating the law by being employed the performance of the functions of the di- he is a socialist. And the same will be Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, thinks only part time. On Friday, the Department of rector's office." true if either wins in Lieberman’s breakthrough may be the Health and Human Services announced she’d "Regardless of the source of pay, Wells November. cause, “so Senator Sanders’ Judaism is been bumped up to full time, as is required by is available to the department working full- But for a rea- not seen as a ‘first.’ Also, Lieberman was the state's Public Health Code. time hours for the emergency response in son that has barely a practicing Jew, but I don’t know that The move means Wells is no longer split- Flint," wrote DHHS spokeswoman Jen Eis- surfaced so far, a Sanders is.” ting time with the University of Michigan, ner on Feb. 9. "She has been accessible 24 Sanders nomination Indeed, Sanders’ apparent secularism which means a cut of roughly $45,000 in hours a day, seven days a week, and is essen- and victory would couldn’t have been clearer than during her annual pay, according to public records tial to leading our public health efforts. be YUGER. While the Jewish high holy days, which run obtained from both the state and U-M. That status changed on Friday, after more we’ve long had Jews from Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New When Wells was appointed the state's media outlets, including the Detroit Free Berl schwartz in Congress and on Year) to Yom Kippur (the Day of Atone- chief medical executive on May 1, 2015, she Press, started raising questions about the the Supreme Court, ment). During those 10 days, Sanders was awarded the same arrangement as her arrangement. Lyon issued his statement on Sanders would be the first major-party spoke at Liberty University, the Chris- predecessor, Dr. Matthew Davis, who also Friday that, prior, she was "technically a part- nominee, let alone president. Indeed, a tian school founded by bible thumper was working part time in violation of the time employee," but a "full-time resource for Jew winning a primary, as Sanders did Jerry Falwell. law. Wells was allowed the department." in New Hampshire, was itself a first. While Sanders doesn’t hide his to split her time between U-M spokesman Rick Fitzgerald con- Sanders wouldn’t, though, be the first heritage, he hardly calls attention to it her state job and a posi- firmed that Wells has taken a leave from Jew on the Democratic national ticket. either. Asked at the University of Wis- tion at U-M, according U-M and all of her duties have been reas- Joseph Lieberman, a senator from Con- consin debate last week if he worried to her $200,000-a-year signed to others. necticut, was Al Gore’s running mate in about thwarting the history-making contract. "She is 100 percent a state employee," he 2000 and even mentioned as a running opportunity to elect the first female U-M was paying the said. mate for Republican John McCain eight president, he said: state $24,634 quar- Wells' profile has been vastly elevated in years later. Awareness of his Jewish- “Well, you know, I think, from a his- terly to cover its half of recent months after the discovery of increased ness was high because, a religious man, torical point of view, somebody with my Wells the $200,000 contract lead levels found in Flint's municipal water he stayed off the campaign trail from background, somebody with my views, — which included her supply, which has caused a spike in lead levels sundown Friday to sundown Saturday to somebody who has spent his entire salary, benefits and retirement contribu- among the city's children and other residents. observe the Sabbath. life taking on the big money interests, tions. However, U-M records show she was The issue has received national atten- The media have only given a nod to I think a Sanders victory would be of also making an additional $45,000 with tion and Wells has been working "full-time" Sanders’ roots, mostly after he called at- some historical accomplishment, as the school, a salary she won't get now that hours, according to the Snyder administra- tention to it himself in a skit with Larry well.” DHHS Director Nick Lyon announced she tion, assisting in the directing of care to those David on “Saturday Night Live,” when Maybe, just maybe, his “background” would only be a state employee. poisoned by lead, which can result in leaning they played immigrants on a boat from was a nod to his Jewish heritage, but if "This change was made to more accu- difficulties and developmental delays. Europe to the United States: so it was certainly oblique. rately reflect Dr. Wells' work for the depart- Wells has also found herself on the front Sanders, looking very much the East- Even Jews aren’t crowing about the ment and Michigan residents," said Lyons in lines of a potential connection between ern European Jew in a newsboy’s cap possibility of sending the first Jew to a statement. Flint's water source and a Legionnaires' and shabby corduroy jacket, tells David the White House. Some of that could be As of Feb. 1, Wells is a full-time employee Disease increase in Genesee County and his name is Sanderswitski, but he is “go- political realism — Sanders is after all making $184,000 a year, roughly what she skin rashes reported by those who have ing to change it when we get to America a long shot. Moreover, older Jews may was making before when the benefits and in- bathed in the city's water. so it doesn’t sound so Jewish.” fear an anti-Semitic backlash if they call surance is taken out of her prior $200,000 Replies David: “That’ll trick ‘em.” attention to it, while younger Jews, who contract. — Kyle Melinn Research yields no information on haven’t suffered discrimination, may what Sanders’ family name was when wonder what’s the big deal. PUBLIC NOTICES Of course, if Sanders continues to win his Polish father emigrated to the B/16/079 Appraisals for Residential Properties as per the specifications provided by the City United States. (my lips to God’s ears), more interest of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed bids at the CITY OF LANSING, c/o LBWL, Nor does it tell us if his Eastern Eu- may be paid to it. It’s hard to imagine PURCHASING OFFICE, at 1232 HACO DR., LANSING, MICHIGAN 48912 until 3:00 PM local time in effect on March, 3, 2016 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Complete ropean roots influenced his politics, but, that right-wing Christians who think the specifications and forms required to submit bids are available by calling Stephanie Robinson based on my own family, it would not Jews killed Christ won’t make an issue at (517) 702-6197, or [email protected] or go to www.mitn.info for content and purpose of this bid surprise me. My grandfather, who came of it. contact Barb Kimmel at (517) 483-4053. The City of Lansing encourages bids from all vendors including MBE/WBE vendors and Lansing-based businesses. from Poland in the early 20th century, For me, it’s all been very refreshing to CP#16-051 was a Jewish socialist. He raised three have a candidate who is just being him- capitalists, but his working-class out- self, who doesn’t invoke God at every PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST IN MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP look continues to influence his descen- turn or otherwise pander to the religious FOR THE MARCH 8, 2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION dants, and I’ll bet the same is true of vote — but who doesn’t mind poking fun Sanders. at himself, as he did on “Saturday Night NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the March 8, 2016 Presidential Primary Election has been scheduled for Tuesday March 1, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Meridian Municipal Building, Sanders, unlike Lieberman, doesn’t Live.” What could be more Jewish than Town Hall Room, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864-1198. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted wear his Jewishness on his sleeve, but humor, after all. to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election nor does he try to hide it. He spent time And if we can nominate and even meets the requirements of law. Brett Dreyfus, CMMC on an Israeli kibbutz , or commune, elect a 74-year-old Jew from Brooklyn Meridian Township Clerk after he graduated from the University who still sounds like he is from Brook- of Chicago. (On Israel, Sanders favors lyn, I say, “Only in America.” CP#16-048 8 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 17, 2016

Eastern's sale to Sparrow raises 'red flag' Lawrence Cosentino/City Pulse The Lansing School District sold Eastern High School, built in 1928, to Sparrow Hospital in over fate of historic building January, with no provision to save the historic building. Preservationists, alumni and concerned members of the community fear its days are numbered. by lawrence cosentino

Last week, architect Elisabeth Knibbe vague. "People understand they had to sell the the room. Before the sale, Bob Trezise, CEO punched up a few images of Lansing's East- The school district can lease the build- school, but people are less than thrilled of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, ern High School on her computer. ing rent free for up to five years while a new about the agreement," he said. "It's so talked as if Eastern would never come down. A row of arched windows, embroidered school is built. After that, Sparrow has agreed vague, nobody knows." “If Eastern High School were suddenly with Indiana limestone, appeared on the to "honor the historic integrity of the struc- Spadafore tried to put the best face on the on the market, we would be 100 percent screen. ture," according to a Jan. 21 press release an- deal. He expects Sparrow, "to whatever de- adamant that nothing happen to the school "Oh, wow. It's really beautiful," she said. nouncing the sale, but the terms give Spar- gree possible, will work to ensure the com- itself,” Trezise said in March 2014. “That is While historic school buildings are be- row a freer hand and say nothing at all about munity has some sort of respect or homage far too significant and beautiful a building ing rehabbed and repurposed for housing the "structure." It only says that Sparrow to the history there." to ever tear down. We don’t make those mis- and other uses all over the state, the fate of "shall develop a plan, which in (Sparrow's) What form might "respect or homage" takes anymore.” Eastern after its January sale to neighboring reasonable discretion protects and preserves take? Spadafore said the district would Last week, Trezise declined to comment Sparrow Hospital is uncertain. the historical value of the property." work with Sparrow "to perhaps transfer any on the prospects for the building. Knibbe works at Quinn Evans, the Ann Even School Board President Peter meaningful internal architectural features or Nancy Finegood, director of the Michi- Arbor firm that has helped restore historic Spadafore, who approved the agreement pieces to a new site." gan Historic Preservation Network, called landmarks around the country, from Lan- with the rest of the board, doesn't know what "There's a lot of great tiling and wood- Eastern High a "magnificent building." sing's Ottawa Street Power Station to Wash- that means. He said that when it comes to work and stuff like that, and those could find “My organization has only sat in front of a ington, D.C.,'s Old Executive Office Building saving Eastern, he is "hoping for the best.” their way to a new home in (a new) Eastern bulldozer once, but Eastern might be worth to Michigan's Capitol. She made her mark "Let's keep our fingers crossed," Spada- High School," Spadafore said. it,” Finegood said. (That was the 1905 Mad- in Lansing as the lead architect on the 2014 fore said. Raiding the shell for historic nuggets, the ison-Lenox hotel in downtown Detroit, torn renovation of the downtown Knapp's De- Knibbe knows hospitals need a lot of way you'd pull copper pipes from a demoli- down in May 2005 and turned into a parking partment Store into the Knapp's Centre. parking. tion site, didn't sit well with Lynch. lot.) She scrutinized Eastern's meaty brick "That would really, really be a lost oppor- "That would definitely be a red flag for See Eastern, Page 9 and creamy masonry, delicately ornament- tunity," she said. me," Lynch said. "If they're just going to ed and topped by copper gutters and a slate Across the state, old neighborhood tear it down and build an ugly parking ramp roof. "You can't replicate anything like that schools from the 1920s are being renovated there, that's not good." today," she said. into modern schools or converted into hous- The heavy tread of Sparrow, one of the re- In January, the Lansing School District ing, offices and other purposes. Knibbe was gion's major employers, has a way of quieting sold the three-story, 237,000-square-foot the lead architect on two such projects in school and 18 acres of its surrounding campus Michigan, turning Ypsilanti High School, to its next-door neighbor, Sparrow Hospital built in 1929, and Fremont High in Neway- for $2.475 million. go County, built in 1926, into low-income The sprawling health complex now owns senior housing. "one of the maybe 25 or so key buildings in "If anything, (Eastern) is nicer than Lansing, from an architectural standpoint," those," Knibbe said. "This one is a more according to Robert Christensen, National handsome building." Register of Historic Places coordinator at the Christensen said a stream of proposals to State Historic Preservation Office. rehab historic school buildings have crossed Owner, yes. Proud owner? Hard to say. his desk in the past decade. In reply to an email inquiry about the "It's going on all over the place," he said. future of the building, Sparrow spokes- "Eastern would certainly lend itself to hous- man John Foren did not even mention ing, or a mixture of housing and office space. the building. It's hard to think that rehabbing it would not Asked whether preserving all or any be feasible." part of Eastern High School was a priority, Foren replied that Sparrow is committed to Raiding the nuggets "the continued health, education, and eco- James Lynch, president of the Eastern nomic growth of the area." He declined to Alumni Association, said his group is "very Lawrence Cosentino/City Pulse comment further. disappointed" that the school board punted Masonry details on Eastern High School's exterior reflect a mix of styles typical of The purchase agreement is almost as on preserving Eastern. the Chicago architectural firm Pond & Pond. City Pulse • February 17, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 9

pay for renovation. Federal historic tax cred- into a 38-unit low-income and market rate its pay for up to 20 percent of the total cost of senior housing complex, Gateway Fremont, Eastern a qualified project, up front or over five years, complete with geothermal heating. and they're not the only credits available. The $11.8 million project used low-in- from page 8 "There's a big interest all around the state come housing credit, federal historic tax in re-using these older school buildings as credits and a $450,000 Community Devel- Finegood's group offered to help the school district get its request for proposals the school districts abandon them for new opment Fund Grant, all of which are still for Eastern to preservation-minded devel- buildings," Christensen said. "They tend to available in Michigan. opers, but she said "the (request) was not be neglected in their later years by school In 2005, Ypsilanti High School, a 110,000 shared with us." districts that are thinking of moving out, but -square-foot 1929 building similar to Eastern, the building itself is a steel framed, masonry was converted into 110 units of senior housing, "My great fear is that they are going to Courtesy Capital Area District Libraries building that is a good building to start with." Cross Street Village. The school was closed in demolish it, and it will become parking, or Eastern High School's library in the 1960s. something new and completely incompat- Old schools lend themselves well to a 1972 and falling into extreme disrepair. ible," Finegood said. aren't just beautiful buildings. They reflect variety of uses, but housing is the most fre- Knibbe was lead architect on the Ypsi- an era in history when schools were a part quently chosen option, Christensen said. lanti High School and Fremont High School Elusive style of the urban streetscape, before they became "A couple of nominations I have on my projects. Christensen's memory of Eastern High prison-like, blocky behemoths tucked into desk are for schools around the state, with "They were both financed using the same School goes back to the early 1980s, when Gar- vast, mall-sized parking lots. ideas to rehab them into housing," he said. tools, which are historic tax credits and low- rison Keillor broadcast an episode of "A Prairie "This is a neighborhood high school," Architect Knibbe said classroom build- income housing tax credits," Knibbe said. Home Companion" from the auditorium. Harrell-Seyburn said. "People walked here ings "convert very easily" to housing. It so "They got done without the (discontinued) "It's hard to say what style to call it," every day. Most high schools today are not happens that old classrooms are about the state tax credits and without extra subsidies Christensen said. (Knibbe called it "kind of neighborhood based. You get there and back same size as modern efficiency apartments. from the state. Using the incentives that are like collegiate Gothic.") "It's sort of arts and by car or bus." "The depth between the window and the out there, you can do these projects and they crafts but it has allusions to English styles. Viewed up close, the squiggly details and corridor is good for putting a housing unit in," are economically viable." It's really distinctive and inventive. It goes window tracery came alive and the lime- Knibbe said. "You have these big, wide corri- Finegood said that any renovation of back to 16th century, 17th century styles — stone blocks looked huge — 3 feet long and dors, gyms and lobbies and libraries, that make Eastern would also likely qualify for grants extremely nice." 2 feet high. great social spaces. High ceilings, big windows, and/or low-interest loans under the Com- The school was designed by the Chicago "We can't afford to build buildings of this wood floors in some of the classrooms — all munity Revitalization Program, which re- architectural firm of Irving K. and Allen B. quality anymore," Harrell-Seyburn said. "This these make for very desirable housing." placed the state's now-discontinued brown- Pond, known for rich detail and inventive is full-on masonry, a solid wall, not cheap In May 2015, the first residents moved into field and historic tax credits. blending of styles. Pond & Pond, which spe- quarter-inch depth veneer they use now." the former Fremont High School in Newaygo cialized in academic buildings, designed the We walked from one end of the facade, County, built in 1926. The stately arts-and- student union buildings at MSU, Purdue facing Pennsylvania Avenue, to the other, crafts edifice, closed in 2012, was converted See Eastern, Page 10 University and the University of Michigan. stopping to look at the stairwells at each end (Their father was warden of the state prison of the school, clad in white stone. PUBLIC NOTICES "It's expensive to switch the material, at Jackson, Mich.) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS To get another expert eye on Eastern's but they're framing the building on either LITTER AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES charms, I took a walk around the school side," she said. "It's very classical, with ori- CITY OF EAST LANSING gins back in the Vatican and other Renais- 410 ABBOT ROAD Sunday with Lansing preservationist and EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48823 designer Amanda Harrell-Seyburn, a for- sance buildings." mer contributor to City Pulse's "Eyesore/Eye Every arched and crenelated entrance Sealed proposals will be received by the City of East Lansing, Department of Planning, Building and Development, up to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 for twenty-five (25) sets of 30 gallon Candy of the Week." was, in her words, "a celebration." litter and recycling receptacles for the City of East Lansing. The Bid Opening will take place at 11:00 Like Knibbe and Christensen, Harrell- "It's the quality of materials, the level of a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, where the proposals will be publicly opened and read. The bid Seyburn was hard pressed to pin down the detail," she said. "Those copper gutters will opening will take place in Conference Room A, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan. school's eclectic style, but that didn't damp- last forever. No one goes out and does a new The Request For Proposal (RFP) Documents, including Specifications and Bidding Forms may en her ardor for the building. high school with a slate roof." be requested via e-mail, [email protected] or in person at the Planning, Building and "I'd be OK with Elizabethan Revival," she Development Office, 2nd Floor, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. The RFP Documents will be available beginning Wednesday, February 17, 2016 and questions about the project will be said. "But it's just good, early 20th century Schoolhouse rock answered until Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Questions for this project should be made American high school architecture." As state coordinator for the National in writing to Heather Pope at [email protected] Harrell-Seyburn found it "very impor- Register of Historic Places, Christensen goes The City of East Lansing reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects in proposals, tant" that the details on the facade were through a lot of applications. He said there and to make the award in its own best interest. meant to be viewed close up, from the side- is "no question" Eastern could make the list. CITY OF EAST LANSING That would make the building eligible for Marie E. Wicks walk, not by a driver passing by. City Clerk Schools from the 1920s like Eastern substantial federal credits that would help CP#16_046 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST LANSING HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing Historic District Commission on March 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Court, Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street, East Lansing.

A public hearing will be held for the purpose of considering a request from Extra Space LLC, for the property at 627 Evergreen Avenue to replace windows on the first floor. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Single-Family Residential.

Call (517) 319-6930, the Department of Planning, Building and Development, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, for additional information. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters JOIN US! CMS ALL-SCHOOL RECITAL for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the FEBRUARY 20, 2016 • 3:00 P.M. • CMS meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Planning Department, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6930. TDD Number: 1-800- 4930 S. Hagadorn Rd. (517) 355-7661 or www.cms.msu.edu 649-3777. East Lansing, MI 48823 Marie E. Wicks CMS is the outreach arm of the MSU College of Music City Clerk CP#16-047 10 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 17, 2016

ed to housing, but also to offices and even Courtesy Photos Eastern laboratories. In Lansing alone, several old Below: Five of Michigan's recently rehabbed school buildings, from top to bottom: Flint's schools have been snapped up by new-tech 1898 Oak Street School, converted into low-income senior housing in 2013; Fremont from page 9 companies with specialized needs. High School in Newaygo County, built in 1926, converted to low-income and market rate Niowave, a manufacturer of parts for par- senior housing in 2015; Lansing's 1916 Oak Park School, converted by the Neogen Corp. ticle accelerators, took over Lansing's 1924 into offices and laboratories in 1985; Jackson High School, built in 1926 and renovated in Adaptable you Walnut Street School in 2006. The Neogen 2000; Ypsilanti High School, built in 1929 and converted to senior housing in 2005. The list of renovated schools in Michigan Corp., a biotech firm specializing in food safe- alone is growing year by year. ty test kits, bought and renovated two large The cost of renovating Eastern depends In 2013, Flint's 1898 Oak Street School elementary schools, the 1916 Oak Park Ele- on several unknowns, including the condi- was converted into 24 units of low-income mentary building in 1985 and the Allen Street tion of the building and the ultimate use. senior housing for about $5 million, using Elementary in 2005. Neogen CEO James "(Sparrow) is going to have to do their due federal grants. Herbert told the business website NextCity diligence to find out what is financially and "They did an amazing job," Finegood the school buildings cost about a quarter of structurally possible, according to their needs," said. "They have a waiting list." what a new building would have cost. Even Spadafore said. "There are wants, there are In 2004, voters in Charlevoix approved Lansing's creaky 1918 Cedar Street School, a needs and there are practical things as well." a millage to turn its classic 1927 high school crumbling eyesore since it was closed in the Is it worth it to rehab a fancy old build- into a high-tech library., which opened two 1980s, was converted into the LEED-certified ing? Knibbe said it depends. years later. Medical Arts Building in 2008. "Compared to a cheap stick-built build- Finegood and Christensen said similar With a potential for housing, office and ing that's built on a green field site, out in the school-to-housing rehabs are finished or un- even laboratory space, Eastern presents a suburbs, and will last 40 years, it's not cost der way in Grass Lake, Owosso, South Haven, menu of options for Sparrow. competitive," she said. Detroit and several other Michigan towns. In Among the possible uses are temporary "But Eastern is in a great location, next to The Grass Lake project, now called School- housing for families of patients who are in a hospital, near downtown and it's a beau- house Square Apartments, the hallways look long-term care, or new staff or interns who tiful, historic structure." Nothing new, she exactly as they did in the 1920s and 1930s, haven't found an apartment yet. said, is likely to be cost competitive with pre- down to the lockers and drinking fountains, "Training, continuing education — there serving a structure that has so many assets. but the apartments are fully modernized. are a lot of uses," Knibbe said. Knibbe allowed that some features of Lawrence Cosentino/City Pulse Old schools are not only being convert- Knibbe said she'd love to get a call from older buildings, "if they're not in great con- Sparrow and start a feasibility study. dition," make it more expensive to renovate, “The Knapp's building — nobody thought but that's where the incentives come in. we could do anything with that, either, and "The fact that the federal government that's exactly how that went," Knibbe said. subsidizes these projects with historic tax "The state hired us to do a study, and it sat credits reflects the policy that, as a culture, there for a while, but eventually it got imple- we think it makes more economic sense to Lawrence Cosentino/City Pulse mented. We'd be very interested in helping re-use these buildings than to tear them out with a building like this." down," she said. At refurbished Jackson High School, Rod Christensen hopes an application for Na- Walz is eager to give Sparrow execs a tour. tional Register status for Eastern, and a plan Walz, project manager for the school's spec- for its renovation, crosses his desk soon. tacular 2005 renovation, said that if Spar- "It's great that there are a couple of years row sends bulldozers over, they might have to for discussions of other plans, than just (to) contend with some serious steel and concrete, see this become another parking lot," he given the construction methods of the day. said. "That's a total waste." Gothic-towered Jackson High, built in The school district's five-year lease on 1926, got a stem-to-stern $30 million reno- Eastern gives Sparrow time for study and the vation, financed by a bond issue voters ap- community time to sound off on the fate of proved by a 5 to 1 margin. the building, but that isn't necessarily cause "If Sparrow decides to tear that down, for hope, in Finegood's view. they'll spend more time — I guarantee it'll go "My fear is, they say 'four to five years,' over budget," he said. "Come down and I can and you turn around and oh my gosh, the show you what you can do and how you can bulldozers are there," Finegood said. "We've do it," Walz said. "It is absolutely phenomenal." seen that happen before."

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ARTS & CULTURE ART BOOKS FILM MUSIC THEATER Glover said. “It was like a performing con- dolence. People comment about that all the time. That was one of those moments that was just left in the space. I don’t re- member much about it.” DeJohnette, 73, is a jazz legend with roots going back to Chicago’s avant-garde scene in the mid-1960s. In the early 1960s, he sat in for a night with John Col- By LAWRENCE COSENTINO Photo by James Adams trane’s classic quartet, filling in for Elvin Tap dancer Savion Glover and drummer Below: Drummer Jack DeJohnette, Jones at a Chicago club. Jack DeJohnette will have an intense con- who joins dancer Savion Glover at the He has worked with almost every ma- versation Friday at the Wharton Center. Wharton Center Friday, has worked jor jazz artist of his time, including a sem- Make that a cosmic conversation. with jazz legends like Miles Davis, inal late ‘60s stint with Miles Davis. He Possibly the greatest tap dancer in the Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. was the main drummer on Davis’ land- world and one of the greatest drummers mark “Bitches Brew” album. The album in jazz (or music) history have a major was a turning point in Davis’ career — gravity ripple going, and you don’t need and a turning point in jazz — when the laser interferometry to detect it. trumpeter was charting a course into a “I consider churning nebula of electric funk. An evening with him to be like the In the ‘70s, when Davis wanted to shift to Savion Glover and (John) Coltrane of more groove-based music, DeJohnette left. Jack DeJohnette contemporary tap,” “Jack could play drums like a moth- 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 DeJohnette said. erfucker in a groove,” Davis wrote of De- Tickets start at $28/$15 “Savion is beyond Johnette, “but he also wanted to do other students tap. He is a com- things, play a little freer, be a leader, do Wharton Center plete musician, and things his own way.” 750 E. Shaw Lane, East that’s what makes Since then, DeJohnette has gone in Lansing him different.” dozens of musical directions, from his (517) 432-2000, critically acclaimed Special Edition group whartoncenter.com “He’s allowed me to understand to stints with pianists Keith Jarrett, Her- the area of cosmic bie Hancock and Chick Corea and guitar- consciousness,” Glover vibrated back. “I’m ist Bill Frisell. For his 2012 “Sound Trav- in love with the guy.” Photo by Christian Altofer els” album, DeJohnette threw himself at In completely improvised duets, Glov- Above: Glover, possibly the greatest a phalanx of today’s top young musicians, er and DeJohnette penetrate the history living tap dancer, teams up with including bassist Esperanza Spalding and and mystery of rhythmic communica- DeJohnette for a rhythmic, highly pianist Jason Moran. tion, from primal whacking and fatback improvised stage show. In his autobiography, Davis put De- grooves to the most delicate shades of Johnette in sublime company. emotion and abstract realms of thought. “When you work with great musi- “If people are coming in anticipating a musician might approach his or her in- Friday’s concert will focus on the inter- cians, they are always a part of you,” Da- something, they’re in for a surprise,” Glov- strument,” Glover said. “I choose when it’s play between Glover and DeJohnette, with vis wrote. “People like Max Roach, Sonny er said. “We don’t even know what we’re percussive, melodic, woodwind or what a few variations on the duet format. Glov- Rollins, John Coltrane, Bird, Diz, Jack going to do.” have you. It’s left up to my imagination — er will be joined by dancer Marshall Da- DeJohnette, Philly Joe (Jones).” Glover has advice for jazz aficionados what I want to interpret or be at the time.” vis Jr., one of his collaborators on “STePz” To Glover, that’s where DeJohnette be- who are coming mainly to hear DeJohnette Who else would think of “woodwind” and on Glover’s first big success, “Bring in longs. and may not be familiar with tap dancing. dancing? ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk.” DeJohnette “The ginormity of his contribution is “Be ready to become familiar,” he said. Athletic daring and an omnivorous calls on his current trio mates, pianist/ beyond my comprehension,” Glover said, DeJohnette sees no significant differ- musical mind are Glover’s most potent trumpeter George Colligan and bassist/ “What he’s done, not only to the free mu- ence between the two arts. weapons. In “STePz,” his 2013 show at guitarist Jerome Harris. sic that you know to be jazz, but what he’s “They’re the same thing,” he said. “It’s New York’s Joyce Theater, he danced to “They will contribute greatly to the dy- done for the culture, through music.” all rhythm.” music from Coltrane, Prince, Stevie Won- namics,” DeJohnette said. Glover called their relationship a The arts of drumming and dancing der and Dmitri Shostakovich. Glover and DeJohnette have been “learning” one. followed similar paths in 20th century His forays with DeJohnette go beyond working together on and off for about five “Whenever I’m in the presence of America. In jazz, drumming evolved from anything that’s written down. years — with an early exception in 1989. any one of these great masters, there’s the rudimentary time-keeping of Louis “It’s free music,” Glover said. “At sound “When (Glover) was 16, I did a Young a huge sense of trust that is shared and Armstrong’s Hot Fives and Seven through check, he may have a song he wants to People’s Concert with him and (bassist) expressed,” he said. “I go back and forth swing, bebop and avant-garde styles to work out, but there’s no preconceived ap- Ron Carter and (pianist) Geri Allen at from student to comrade to additional in- the endlessly changing textures and pat- proach. The nature of the music is impro- Carnegie Hall,” DeJohnette recalled. strument.” terns of DeJohnette’s many projects. visational, as is the nature of my dancing.” One of their more remarkable recent DeJohnette worked in a final shimmer Tap dancing is catching up. Glover, 42, “Our performances are dynamic,” De- concerts was a coruscating duet at the on the high hat. has taken the art into new worlds of tim- Johnette said. “There are ebbs and flows June 20 funeral of American music giant “It’s about co-creative interplay, with bre and rhythm. and crescendos, plenty of space for people Ornette Coleman. love and respect,” he said. “It’s always “My approach to dance is similar to how to catch their breath.” “It was quite an intense moment,” fresh.” 12 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 17, 2016

It is not an even match. Brewer and Bowen are a contrast in Return of styles. You can see glimpses of an internal struggle in Brewer’s performance, mo- the cuckoo ments where McMurphy’s blustery façade doesn’t entirely cover the frightened vul- Classic play lands again nerability within. Bowen is slow, measured at Riverwalk Theatre and unflinching, ever confident of her ulti- By TOM HELMA mate victory. Some say love is lovelier the second time Much of the other action on stage is around. But does a theatrical production of peripheral, a cast of mental cases played Ken Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s with careful abandon by an ensemble of Nest” still sizzle as hot the sec- nine veteran actors. Bibbit (Connor Kelly) Review ond time around? For River- is most carefully drawn, a stuttering, stam- walk Theatre, it’s not a huge mering, suicidal bundle of ever-present risk to resurrect a play it first insecurities. Kelly, coming off of a brilliant staged some 15 years ago based a 54-year- performance in LCC’s “Never Swim Alone,” old novel that has already been made into captures this character completely. Other an iconic movie. But this is a brave new ef- standouts include Brett Robertson as the fort, nonetheless. enigmatic native American Chief Bromden, The play is both an indictment of mental who is silent for most of the play, and Mi- health practices chael Schacherbauer as Dale Harding, the “One Flew Over the of the post World leader of a card-playing quartet of crazies. Cuckoo’s Nest” War II era and a Most of the other actors perform small 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; metaphor for the roles, punctuating scenes with an array of 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 and questioning of ex- shouts, spastic hand gestures, and off-kilter Saturday, Feb. 20; 2 p.m. ternal authority walks. The effect is oddly authentic. Sunday, Feb. 21 over one’s inner It takes a while for the action to heat $10/$8 seniors, students and muse. up. Much of the first act moves at the pace military Thursday; $15/$12 seniors, students and Justin Brewer of mud mixed with molasses. Directors Friday Feb 26 military Friday-Sunday plays the alleg- Diane and Liz Cooke, a mother/daughter Riverwalk Theatre, edly psychopathic duo, do not utilize the Riverwalk stage Songwriting Festival Concert - 8 pm 228 Museum Drive, Lansing anti-hero Randle well, making a small space seem problem- (517) 482-5700, P. McMurphy — a atically large. Featuring Jonathan Kingham, John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal riverwalktheatre.com step up from his While this play is based on a 1962 nov- portrayal of Billy el, mental health is still a hot-button is- Bibbit in the previous incarnation of this sue in the U.S. Plays like this gives us a play. Brewer, now older but no less scruffy, chance to reflect on a few questions: Do SATURDAY Feb 27 projects all the external toughness of a we deliver mental health services better or fierce, tiny yipping dog. Brewer’s McMur- worse than 50 years ago? Have we traded Workshops- starting at 11 AM phy stalks and struts through the halls of the vast, barely manageable mental hospi- the loony bin with a fire in his eyes, stir- tals of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Lead by Jonathan Kingham, John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal ring up sleeping souls and inviting the for wandering, highly medicated homeless wrath of his arch-nemesis, Nurse Ratched schizophrenics? Have we increased person- SATURDAY CONCERT- 8 pm (Shannon Bowen). As Nurse Ratched, al freedom or merely decreased the costs of Bowen marches on and off the stage with a services to taxpayers? These are all ques- Weekend Package: $90.00 dogged, steely-eyed determination. tions worth asking. (includes Fri/Sat concerts and workshops) Photo by LukeAnthony Photography Friday Night Staff Concert only - $18 public, $15 members, $5 students Nurse Ratched *Saturday Workshops and Festival Participants Concert - $75.00 (Shannon Bowen, Saturday Night Festival Participants Concert only - $15 public, $12 members, $5 students left) faces off with Randle P. *Workshop participation is a requirement for performing in the Saturday Night Concert McMurphy (Justin Brewer, right) in Concerts and workshop location: Riverwalk Theatre’s MSU Community Music School, East Lansing Michigan production of “One Flew over the For more information visit Cuckoo’s Nest.” Also pictured: Brett TenPoundFiddle.org Robertson (center) as Chief Bromden. or call 517-881-8149 City Pulse • February 17, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 13

Photo by Nicole Rico people are interested in the law and the This is a pretty interesting world. Steve Miller, process. Life of Crime author of You met with Bashara while he was Local author discusses new book, “Murder in What kind of reputation does true locked up. What was that like? renewed public interest in true crime Grosse Pointe crime have in the literary world? I walked into a booth at the Wayne Park,” will It’s the pornography of nonfiction. County jail with the classic Plexiglass and By RICH TUPICA Most agents hate it and discourage it. greasy phones on each side. He held up a If there’s one thing author Steve Mill- discuss Netflix series “Making a They can’t make the big money off it as handwritten note to me that said “conspir- er has avoided over the past two decades, Murderer” and they can some book about a celebrity. acy.” As it was jail, we were being taped and it’s working a mind-numbing, run-of- the true-crime A lot of the bookstores, the few that are he didn’t want to be recorded saying that. the-mill day job. genre Feb. 25 at left, are hesitant to encourage it for rea- The Lansing-based journalist spe- Schuler Books & sons I don’t know. What's the most difficult part of cializes in music and true-crime writ- Music’s Okemos writing a true-crime book? ing — two literary genres stacked with location. How did you first hear about the Writing the book. The reporting is the a sordid batch of characters. In 2013’s Bashara case? best part, although sitting in the court- “Detroit Rock City: The Uncensored The Detroit media corporations room for the trial for almost two months History of Rock 'n' Roll in America's well-off Grosse Pointe man convicted of made a bundle on it and kept the story got to be work. Sitting down and con- Loudest City,” hiring handyman Joe Gentz to murder in front of everyone with tantalizing structing the narrative, piecing together Miller compiled Get a Clue Mystery his wife, Jane Bashara, for $2,000 and headlines and stories about BDSM. The all these different elements of the story, sleazy tales from Reading Group a used Cadillac. The story gets more bi- reporters did a great job covering it. I is time consuming. It can take two hours Michigan rock presents: zarre when Bob Bashara’s life as a father kept reading the stories and watched it to write a paragraph with fact checking, icons like Iggy “Making a and Rotary Club president clashes with develop. Then I started communicating word choice and any other tangent that a Pop, Alice Coo- Murderer” and the his second life as a slumlord, philanderer with Bashara via email and phone, and bit of info sends me off on. per and Ted Nu- Rise of True Crime and BDSM enthusiast. that was a selling point for the book to gent as well as Hosted by Steve Miller Miller will discuss “Making a Mur- the publisher. from talkative 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 derer” and the true-crime genre Feb. 25 Schuler Books scenesters. Not FREE at Schuler Books & Music’s Okemos lo- What factors made Bashara a good & Music Schuler Books & Music your typical day cation. City Pulse sat down with the au- option for a true-crime story? 1982 W. Grand River Ave., at the office. thor to talk about his new book and the On a prurient level, it has that sex Okemos When he’s Fantasy author JIM C. public’s renewed interest in true-crime with violence element to it. Three of my (517) 349-8840, not chasing schulerbooks.com stories. four books have had that, the exception HINES presents Revisionary down rock leg- being “Nobody’s Women,” which was ends, Miller’s What can people expect at your about a serial killer in Cleveland. It’s a Thursday, February 18 @ 7pm true-crime work Schuler Books discussion? combination that people want to read. Meridian Mall location places him across the table from some We’ll talk about the Bashara book for So with Bashara, you had the confessed true degenerates: cold-blooded killers. a bit and then go into this blossoming killer, along with Bob’s connection to the Jim C. Hines is one Fortunately for Miller, they’re already of our favorites! love of the genre. I was watching an epi- BDSM community and his fondness for behind prison bars during these heavy He’s the author of sode of “Making a Murderer” the other that world, plus some street characters exchanges. numerous books night. It was a long section with the trial that were part of his low-rent landlord Miller’s fourth true-crime book, including the Jig the testimony in it, and it’s a cool thing that profession and a few of Bob’s mistresses. “Murder in Grosse Pointe Park: Privi- Goblin series the lege, Adultery, and the Killing of Jane Princess series and Bashara,” was released in December, just the Magic Ex Libris in time to ride the wave of an unexpected series, as well as the true-crime renaissance. Over the holiday stand-alone novel season, the 10-part Netflix documentary Fable: Blood of Heroes, a story from series “Making a Murderer” captivated the successful and critically-acclaimed the country with the case of convicted Fable ® video game franchise. This murderer Steven Avery. Viewers lit up US 127 & Lake Lansing Rd time we are celebrating the release social media with countless conspiracy www.NCGmovies.com of Revisionary, book 4 in the Magic theories. 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Photo by Courtney P. Baker Wednesday, February 17 LCC’s production of “The Threepenny Classes and Seminars Opera” reimagines the early 20th ESOL Reading Group. Practice reading English, century play in a post-apocalyptic all levels welcome. Noon-1:30 p.m. FREE. CADL future. (Left to right: Zach Riley as Okemos, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347- Macheath, Sarah Lynn as Polly Peachum, 2021, cadl.org. Kelley McNabb as Celia Peachum and RELAX Alternatives to Anger. Managing Travis Williams as J.J. Peachum.) anger workshop. Call to RSPV. 6-7 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., February 19-28 Lansing. (517) 543-2310, ow.ly/Y7xHJ. Starting a Business. Intro course for business owners. Call or register online. 9-11 a.m. or 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Small Business Development Macheath, the original Mack the play as “futuristic steampunk,” a blend appealing veneer often masks a dark Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 110, Knife, sneaks ‘round the corner of Victorian Era fashion and industrial underside. Lansing. (517) 483-1921, sbdcmichigan.org. into Dart Auditorium this week as era science fiction. Most of the “(J.J. is) a very twisted character,” Aux Petits Soins. French immersion class for Lansing Community College’s Theatre costumes and props were carefully said Williams. “But he’s a very ages 0-12. See web for specific times for each Program presents “The Threepenny constructed by hand. charming person, age group. $15/$12 students. 1824 E. Michigan “The Threepenny Opera.” “I can’t give enough props to the despite the fact Ave., Suite F, Lansing. (517) 643-8059, facebook. Opera” com/auxpetitssoinsllc. While “Mack the Knife” is best prop-makers,” said actress Sarah that he is so evil. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. known from renditions by singers like Lynn, who plays Polly Peachum in the He knows how to 19, Saturday, Feb. 20, Literature and Poetry Friday, Feb. 26 and Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong and production. use his charms Saturday, Feb. 27; 2 Muslim Journeys Book Club. Persepolis: The p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 Story of A Childhood by Marjane Satrapi. 7 p.m. Ella Fitzgerald, the song originates The play centers around criminal to get out of bad $15/$10 seniors and LCC faculty/$5 students MSU Library, 100 Main Library, MSU Campus, East from “The Threepenny Opera,” antihero Macheath (Zach Riley). When situations.” Dart Auditorium Lansing. (517) 353-8700, lib.msu.edu. written in 1928. The musical play, he weds the seemingly innocent Polly, The play is one 500 N. Capitol Ave., Young Adult Author Trio. With Susan Dennard, Lansing featuring music by Kurt Weill and he incurs the wrath of the young girl’s of the first serious (517) 483-1546, lcc.edu/ EK Johnston and Veronica Rossi. 7-9 p.m. FREE. showinfo Schuler Books & Music (Lansing), 2820 Towne a book by Bertolt Brecht, is an father, J.J. Peachum (Travis Williams). theater works to Centre Blvd., Lansing. ow.ly/XyfRo. adaptation of John Gay’s 18th century While the character of Polly can come draw heavily from English play, “The Beggar’s Opera.” across as impulsive and petulant, jazz. The music for LCC’s production Music “It is often said that older shows, Lynn sees a different angle. will be led by former LCC faculty A Night at the Oscars. The Hollywood Concert Orchestra performs. 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $28. especially shows written in the 1920s, “She’s a young girl in love,” she member and Lansing music stalwart Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw are out of date, that their ideas are said. “She acts truly and wholly with John Dale Smith. In addition to Lane, East Lansing. 517-432-2000, whartoncenter. no longer relevant.” said Connie her heart.” playing keyboards, Smith directs the com. Curran-Oesterle, the play’s director. J.J. Peachum tries to pressure production’s eight-piece orchestra. Events “This could not be further from the Jackie “Tiger” Brown (Ian Whipp), While the overall tone of the play is Black Business Expo. Showcase of local black truth with ‘The Threepenny Opera.’” a corrupt police chief, to have dour and pessimistic, it’s not all doom entrepreneurs. Gannon Building, 610 N. Capitol Though the original “The Macheath hanged. But Peachum, and gloom. Ave., Lansing. Threepenny Opera” is set in Victorian who runs a business that claims to “Brecht and Weill knew how to Chemical Glass Etching. Ages 12 and up bring own glass item to create art. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. England, Curran-Oesterle opted to aid beggars, has some secrets of his keep a depressing story moving with ELPL 2.0 Maker Studio, 300 M.A.C. Ave., East put a post-apocalyptic twist on the own. humor,” said Curran-Oesterle. “While Lansing. story. This production is set in 2065, 40 “You would think it’s a kind of the characters suffer through some Preschool Storytime. Stories, songs and years into World War III. An exhausted charity,” said Williams. “In reality, he’s unspeakable challenges, they do so activities. Call to register. 9:30-10 a.m. FREE. CADL Foster, 200 N. Foster St., Lansing. (517) population no longer cares to protect training beggars in order to pocket with charm and wit.” the environment or economy. Curran- the money they get.” See Out on the Town, Page 16 Oesterle describes the aesthetic of the The play depicts a world where an — ALLISON HAMMERLY City Pulse • February 17, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 15

Ian Graham (of Cheap Girls) at Mac's Bar Friday, Feb. 19 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $10, $8 adv., 8 p.m. Fans of Lansing-based power-pop band Cheap Girls can check out a stripped-down version of the group Friday when lead vocalist/guitarist Ian Graham performs a solo acoustic set at Mac’s Bar. Openers are Braided Veins, Flash Photography and Dyno Gee. Why the solo gig? “It’s a nice option for maintaining my voice and playing through songs with a little added freedom,” Graham said. “It also makes me practice my singing a bit more.” A survey of Lansing’s Since Cheap Girls’ 2014 album, “Famous Graves,” the band Musical LAndscape added a new bassist, moving Graham to vocals/guitar. And things fri. feb are going to pick up soon. “Now is that time where we regroup, By RICH TUPICA refocus and set sights on the next record and learning the (new) 19th songs I’ve written. We’ve got a few specific release plans and Ian Graham tours, but I'm not in the position to announce them quite yet.”

Speedgod farewell show at the Avenue Cafe Saturday, Feb. 20 @ The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 21+, $5, 7 p.m. After nearly three years together, members of Lansing-based trash-metal outfit Speedgod have announced they’re parting ways. The group released one EP, “The Summer 2013 Demos,” and comprises Geoff Jenkins (vocals), Kris “Shark” Finison (guitar), Ivy Jenkins (bass) and Matt “Mattsquatch” McDaniels on drums. Speedgod debuted in June 2013 at the now defunct Uli's Haus Of Rock. “We’ve decided to call it quits for a number of reasons,” said Ivy Jenkins, who also spent time playing bass in Canadian metal band Kittie. “Geoff and I have been running our screen sat. feb. printing business, UCMerch, for a few years now and it is requiring more and more of our time.” As for the other 20th guys, McDaniels has a baby daughter on the way, and Finison recently joined another local metal band, Dagon. Speedgod Opening the farewell show are Past Tense, the Jonestown Crows, From Blue to Gray and After the Minor.

Flaw at The Loft Sunday, Feb. 21 @ The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $12, $10 adv., 7 p.m. Alt-metal band Flaw found some mainstream success in 2001 with the release of “Through the Eyes,” a full- length LP released on Universal/Republic Records. Singles like “Payback” and “Only the Strong” helped catapult the Tool/Korn-influenced band onto MTV and up the Billboard charts. The band’s 2004 LP, “Endangered Spe- cies,” enjoyed mild commercial success, but lineup changes and offstage drama stymied the band for the next decade. A 2009 album, “Home Grown Studio Sessions,” was released via CD Baby and failed to chart. But last year, the Kentucky-based band signed to Pavement Entertainment and announced its first proper studio album sun. feb. in 12 years will be released April 29. The current lineup features three of the band’s founding members. Flaw headlines Sunday at the Loft, openers are: St8 of Mine, C.O.R.E., Avenue Sky and 3 Minutes to Oblivion. 21st Flaw

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LIVE & LOCAL Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat u r day The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave. Service Industry Night, 3 p.m. Open Mic, 9 p.m. Residivis, 7 p.m. Speedgod, 7 p.m. Black Cat Bistro, 115 Albert Ave. DJ Don Black, 9:30 p.m. Rachel Curtis, 8 p.m. Blue Gill Grill, 1591 Lake Lansing Rd. Alistar, 9 p.m. Chris Laskos, 5 p.m. Capital Prime, 2324 Showtime Dr. Paulie O., 8:30 p.m. Bobby Standal, 8:30 p.m. Champions, 2440 N. Cedar St. Karaoke, 8 p.m. Coach’s Pub & Grill, 6201 Bishop Rd. DJ Trivia, 8 p.m. Updraft, 9 p.m. Crunchy's, 254 W. Grand River Ave. Eric Smith, 10 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m. Darb's, 117 S. Cedar St. Karaoke, 8 p.m. Lost Hitchhikers, 9:30 p.m. Esquire, 1250 Turner St. Karaoke with DJ Jamie, 9 p.m. Kamikaze Karaoke, 9 p.m. DJ Brandon, 9 p.m. The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave. Live Blues w/ The Good Cookies, 7 p.m. Skoryoke Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. Blue Haired Bettys, 9:30 p.m. Summer of Sol, 9:30 p.m. Gallery Brewery, 143 Kent St., Artzy Phartzy Night, 5 p.m. Open Mic, 7 p.m. Rachel Curtis, 7 p.m. Kevin Shaffer, 7 p.m. Grand Cafe/Sir Pizza, 201 E. Grand River Ave. Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave. "Johnny D" Blues Night, 9 p.m. Karaoke Kraze, 9 p.m. Still Rain, 9:30 p.m. Tell Yo' Mama, 9:30 p.m. Harrison Roadhouse, 720 Michigan Ave. Chris Laskos, 5:30 p.m. Leroys, 1526 S. Cedar St. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave. Q106 Homegrown Throwdown, 6:30 p.m. Masquerade Rendezvous, 10 p.m. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Eazy Money, 8 p.m. Scru Face Jean, 7 p.m. Ian Graham (Cheap Girls), 8 p.m. Jeff Rosenstock, 7 p.m. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave. Open Mic w/ Jen Sygit, 9 p.m. Kathleen & Bridge Street Band 9 p.m. Good Cookies, 9 p.m. Dragspel, 9 p.m. Reno's East, 1310 Abbot Road Kathy Ford, 7 p.m. Kathy Ford, 7 p.m. Reno's North, 16460 Old US 27 Kathy Ford Band Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Life Support, 7 p.m. Life Support, 7 p.m. Reno's West, 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy. New Rule, 7 p.m. New Rule, 7 p.m. Tavern and Tap, 101 S. Washington Sq. Tavern House Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Tequila Cowboy, 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy. Hoosier Highway, 8:30 p.m. Hoosier Highway, 8:30 p.m. Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave. Frog Open Blues Jam, 8:30 p.m. Kyle Hilton Band, 8:30 p.m. Time To Play, 8:30 p.m. Watershed Tavern and Grill 5965 Marsh Rd. Trevor Compton, 7 p.m. Mark Sala, 8 p.m. Capitol City DJs, 10 p.m. Capitol City DJs, 10 p.m. Waterfront Bar and Grill, 325 City Market Dr. Familiar Strangers, 6 p.m. Joe Wright, 6 p.m. 16 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 17, 2016

Practice Your English. All skill levels welcome. 7-8 Group. Free training. Snacks and movie for kids. Theater Out on the town p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. 7-9 p.m. Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. Bldg., 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 775-2693, $10/$8 students, military and seniors. Riverwalk ICACS Whisker Wednesday. Pet adoptions. michigan.gov/fostercare. Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517) 482-5700, from page 14 All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and John Herschel, Charles Darwin and the riverwalktheatre.com. microchipped. Noon to 6 p.m. Ingham County Animal 'Mystery of Mysteries'. Guest Speaker Richard Paula Poundstone. Veteran comedian 485-5185, cadl.org. Control, 600 Curtis St., Mason. (517) 676-8370. Bellon. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Abrams Planetarium, 400 E. performs. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $38.50. Wharton Center, Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 355-4672. MSU Campus East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON, p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7- whartoncenter.com. Washington St., Lansing. (517) 351-5866, lamc.info. 8:30 p.m. FREE. Quan Am Buddhist Temple, 1840 N. Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed step meeting. 6 Too Much, Too Much, Too Many. Poignant and College Road, Mason. (517) 853-1675, quanamtemple. p.m. Donations. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, Thursday, February 18 touchingly funny drama. 8-9:20 p.m. $23/$21 seniors org. 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 899-3215. Classes and Seminars and military/$10 students. Williamston Theatre, Spanish Conversation Group. All ability levels Allen Street Farmers Market - Indoors. Celebrate Recovery. For hurts and hang-ups. 6 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, welcome. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, Locally grown, baked and prepared foods. 3-6:30 p.m. Donations welcome. Trinity Church (Lansing), williamstontheatre.org. p.m. FREE. Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. 3355 Dunckel Road, Lansing. (517) 492-1866. 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911. Ingham County Foster Parent Support org. Events Anime & Manga Club. Ages 10-18 watch and Music Jonesin' Crossword By Matt Jones discuss anime. Call or register online. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Drum Circle. All levels welcome. Instruments FREE. CADL Holt-Delhi, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. provided or bring your own. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. (517) 694-9351, ext. 3, cadl.org. Marshall Music, 3240 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. (517) Mason Area Codependents Anonymous. A "The Movie Room" 337-9700, marshallmusic.com. fellowship to develop healthy relationships. 7-8 p.m. — is there room Open Mic @ The Colonial Bar & Grill. Weekly FREE. First Church of Nazarene, 415 E. Maple St., for more? bring-your-own instrument open mic. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. Matt Jones FREE. The Colonial Bar & Grille, 3425 S. Martin Job Seeker Lab. Help provided with resumes, Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. (517) 882-6132. Across See Out on the Town, Page 17 1 Charlie Brown's oath 5 Acquisition by mar- THURSDAY, FEB. 18 >> ANDREW SENDOR ARTIST RECEPTION AT BROAD ART MUSEUM riage 10 Library vols. One of the Broad Art Museum's ongoing exhibits lets you know exactly what to 13 Songstress Shore expect: “Paintings, Drawings and a Film” is the self-descriptive title of artist Andrew 14 "The West Wing" actress ___ Kelly Sendor's show at the museum. The exhibit features the artist’s photorealistic 15 Exercise unit drawings alongside paintings that look like recreations of movie stills. The short film, 16 She starred in 2002's "Panic Room" “Fenomeno,” depicts a series of complex rituals performed by a fictional band of 18 Shiba ___ (Japa- mystics. Sendor’s work draws attention to the contrived nature of images, blurring nese dog breed) the lines between artistic genres. Thursday’s reception features an artist talk; the 19 It keeps pages from flying every- show is open until April 24. 6:30 p.m. FREE. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. where Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 884-4800, broadmuseum.msu.edu. 20 Certain orthodon- tic device 22 Hardwood trees WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 >> 'A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS' AT THE WHARTON CENTER 24 Keep from escap- ence Guy 5 "According to me," ing 50 Po, in a 2016 in shorthand 37 Apple MP3 player 25 Republican presi- sequel, e.g. 6 Small bite 38 P, in the NATO East Lansing rolls out the red carpet Wednesday as the Hollywood Concert Orchestra dential candidate 52 How walkers travel 7 Less caloric, in ads phonetic alphabet comes to the Wharton Center. The concert features orchestral arrangements from Marco 41 "The Five People 55 1850s litigant Scott 8 Neighborhoods classic movies, including “The Wizard of Oz,” “Spider-Man,” and the James Bond 28 "Rock-hard" 57 Rainy-day boots 9 Prison chief You Meet in Heaven" muscles 60 "Keep Portland 10 Best Actress nomi- publisher franchise. The concert even includes music from the early days of film, with scores 31 "Boyz N the Hood" 44 "___ know what it's Weird" state nee for 2015's "Room" dating back to 1927. The traveling pops ensemble describes the program as a journey actress Long 64 Chemistry suffix 11 Alaska's ___ Fjords like ..." 32 Devoured 65 He wrote, di- National Park 48 Olympics broad- through the “music that made the movies.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $28. Wharton 33 Awake into the rected, and starred in 12 Blow off caster Bob Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000, whartoncenter.com. wee hours the 2003 cult film "The 13 Club crowd- 51 "___ Fideles" 36 Big game show Room" workers 52 Architectural rib prize, maybe 67 Short cleaner? 17 Masc. alternative 53 Tennis champ 39 Circulation im- 68 Jouster's outfit 21 Canter or trot Rafael SUDOKU INTERMEDIATE prover 69 Ferrell's cheer- 23 Fish served on a 54 Primrose protec- 40 He played the leading partner on cedar plank tor TO PLAY central unifying char- "SNL" 25 "Huckleberry Finn" 56 Use 62-Down acter in 1995's "Four 70 Antlered animal transport 58 Austen title match- Rooms" 71 Bumps in the road 26 Johnny ___ ("Point maker Fill in the grid so that every 42 Reduction site 72 Loch of legend Break" character) 59 Skyline haze 43 Pad prik king 27 He played a part in 61 Right turns, horse- row, column, and outlined cuisine Down 2000's "Boiler Room" wise 45 Country with a 3-by-3 box contains the 1 Major uproar 29 Maurice and 62 Sculling needs red, white and blue 2 Time-half link Robin's brother 63 "Rapa-___" (1994 numbers 1 through 9 exactly flag 3 Asian capital 30 In storage Easter Island film) 46 "Alley-___!" once. No guessing is required. nicknamed the City of 34 Wrestler's objec- 66 2222 and 2468, 47 Agcy. concerned Azaleas tive e.g., briefly The solution is unique. with fraud 4 Fork over 35 H, as in Greek 49 Bill ___, the Sci- Answers on page 18 ©2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords • For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Ans wers Page 18 City Pulse • February 17, 2016 www.lansingcitypulse.com 17

Out on the town Friday, February 19 Classes and Seminars from page 16 Aux Petits Soins. French immersion class for ages 0-12. See web for specific times for each age cover letters and job searching online. Call to group. $15/$12 students. 1824 E. Michigan Ave., register. 5-7 p.m. FREE. CADL Dansville, 1379 E. Suite F, Lansing. (517) 643-8059, facebook.com/ Mason St., Dansville. (517) 623-6511, cadl.org. auxpetitssoinsllc. Ladies Silver Blades Figure Skating Club. Mud & Mug. Pottery workshop. Guests welcome Lessons and practice. All skill levels welcome. 9:30- to bring food and drink. 7-10 p.m. $25. Reach Studio 11:20 a.m. $5/$2 skate rental. Suburban Ice, 2810 Art Center, 1804 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. Hannah Blvd., East Lansing. reachstudioart.org. Senior Reminiscing Series. Session to chat about Paint and Gogh Acrylic Class. For beginners, the past. 12:30-1:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Williamston, supplies provided. 6-8 p.m. $25. Eggleston Gallery, 201 School St., Williamston. (517) 655-1191. 14035 Webster Road, Bath. (517) 999-3343, egglestongallery.com. Arts Film Movement Series. "God's Slave" showing. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Okemos, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021, cadl.org. See Out on the Town, Page 18

FRIDAY, FEB. 19-21, 24-28 >> 'PRIDE AND PREJUDICE' AT MSU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE

While “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” has just hit movie theaters, don't expect the undead to make an appearance in MSU Department of Theatre's production of the classic Jane Austen novel. The play follows five sisters as they deal with the pressure to marry in early 19th century England. “Pride and Prejudice” is the final MSU production for several of the cast and crew who plan to graduate this spring. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 432-2000, whartoncenter.com

THURSDAY, FEB. 18 >> SOUPGRANT

Hot soup meets hot debate Thursday at SoupGrant, where local organizations face off in a battle to win the hearts of the community. SoupGrant is a monthly meeting where two groups present ideas for projects that would benefit the region. Visitors enjoy a bowl of soup while they hear the pitches and vote for the plan they would like to see come to life. At the end of the night, the winning idea takes home the money raised at the door. Past recipients include Child and Family Charities, Pure Performance Dance Studio and the Refugee Development Center. 6:30 p.m. $5. Grace Lutheran Church, 528 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. soupgrantlansing.com.

JULIE POWERS JODY WASHINGTON Executive Director of the First City Councilmember Greater Lansing Housing Coalition

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Planetarium, 400 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny Feb. 17-23 Out on the town (517) 355-4676, abramsplanetarium.org. TGIF Party. Dance party. 8 p.m.-midnight. $13. Hawk Hollow Banquet Center, 15101 S. Chandler ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Old paint on a canvas, a favorable time to gather information about riddles from page 17 as it ages, sometimes becomes transparent," said and mysteries that have perplexed you for a long time. Road, Bath. playwright Lillian Hellman. "When that happens, it is Be super-receptive and extra wide-eyed! Music possible to see the original lines: a tree will show LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Poet Barbara Hamby The Coffeehouse at All Saints. Musical/spoken through a woman's dress, a child makes way for a says the Russian word ostyt can be used to describe "a word showcase. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. FREE. All Saints dog, a large boat is no longer on an open sea." Why cup of tea that is too hot, but after you walk to the next Saturday, February 20 Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. does this happen? Because the painter changed his or room, and return, it is too cool." A little birdie told me Classes and Seminars (517) 402-2582, ow.ly/XeLKP. her mind. Early images were replaced, painted over. I that this may be an apt metaphor for a current situa- Lansing Area Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help suspect that a metaphorical version of this is underway tion in your life. I completely understand if you wish the Support Group. Support for MS patients. 11 a.m.- in your life. Certain choices you made in the past got tea had lost less of its original warmth, and was exactly Theater 12:30 p.m. FREE. Sparrow Professional Building, supplanted by choices you made later. They disap- the temperature you like, neither burning nor tepid. The Threepenny Opera. Musical theater 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 393-9747. peared from view. But now those older possibilities are But that won't happen unless you try to reheat it, which landmark set in steampunk setting. 8-10 p.m. Tai Chi at Allen Market Place. Instruction in re-emerging for your consideration. I'm not saying what would change the taste. So what should you do? One $15/$10 seniors/$5 students. Dart Auditorium, Qigong, meditation and Yang style tai chi forms. 9-10 you should do about them. I simply want to alert you to way or the other, a compromise will be necessary. Do Lansing Community College, 500 N. Capitol Ave., a.m. FREE. Allen Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo their ghostly presence so they don't cause confusion. you want the lukewarm tea or the hot tea with a differ- Lansing. (517) 483-1546, lcc.edu/showinfo. St., Lansing. (517) 272-9379. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let's talk about your ent flavor? Too Much, Too Much, Too Many. Poignant and Toastmasters CDAS Open House. Open house mouth. Since your words flow out of it, you use it SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Russian writer Ivan touchingly funny drama. 8-9:20 p.m. $28/$26 for public speaking organization. 9:15-11:30 a.m. to create and shape a lot of your experiences. Your Turgenev was a Scorpio. Midway through his first novel seniors and military/$10 students. Williamston Dart Bank, 1020 Charlevoix Drive, Grand Ledge. mouth is also the place where food and drink enter Rudin, his main character Dmitrii Nikolaevich Rudin Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655- toastmastersclubs.org. your body, as well as some of the air you breathe. So alludes to a problem that affects many Scorpios. "Do 7469, williamstontheatre.org. Make Your Own Soap. Call to register. 11 a.m.- it's crucial to fueling every move you make. You experi- you see that apple tree?" Rudin asks a woman com- Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen tale set on 1 p.m. $10. Smith Floral, 1124 E. Mt. Hope Ave., ence the beloved sense of taste in your mouth. You use panion. "It is broken by the weight and abundance of its stage. 8 p.m. $17.50-$22.50. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Lansing. (517) 484-6085. your mouth for kissing and other amorous activities. own fruit." Ouch! I want very much for you Scorpios to Auditorium Road, East Lansing. whartoncenter.com. With its help, you sing, moan, shout, and laugh. It's quite be spared a fate like that in the coming weeks. That's expressive, too. As you move its many muscles, you Music why I propose that you scheme about how you will Events send out an array of emotional signals. I've provided express the immense creativity that will be welling up DJClarinet Live at Lansing City Market. 3D Print It: Keychains. Ages 8-15 make keychains. this summary in the hope of inspiring you to celebrate in you. Don't let your lush and succulent output go to Clarinet stylings at bustling marketplace. 2:30-5 p.m. Call to register. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Mason, 145 your mouth, Taurus. It's prime time to enhance your waste. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, W. Ash St., Mason. (517) 676-9088, cadl.org. appreciation of its blessings! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Asking you Lansing. (517) 483-7460, lansingcitymarket.com Howl at the Moon: Guided Night Walk. 7-8 p.m. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Coloring books for Sagittarians to be patient may be akin to ordering a adults are best-sellers. Tightly-wound folks relieve their bonfire to burn more politely. But it's my duty to inform $3. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Theater stress by using crayons and markers to brighten up you of the cosmic tendencies, so I will request your Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866. Too Much, Too Much, Too Many. Poignant and black-and-white drawings of butterflies, flowers, man- forbearance for now. How about some nuances to Minecraft Game Night. Ages 8-15 game together. touchingly funny drama. 3-4:20 p.m. and 8-9:20 dalas, and pretty fishes. I highly recommend that you make it more palatable? Here's a quote from author Call or register online. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Holt- p.m. $25/$23 seniors and military/$10 students. avoid this type of recreation in the next three weeks, David G. Allen: "Patience is the calm acceptance that Delhi, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) 694-9351 ext. Williamston Theatre, 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. as it would send the wrong message to your subcon- things can happen in a different order than the one 3, cadl.org. (517) 655-7469, williamstontheatre.org. scious mind. You should expend as little energy as you have in mind." Novelist Gustave Flaubert: "Talent Skywatchers of Africa. Planetarium show. 8 p.m. possible working within frameworks that others have is a long patience." French playwright Moliere: "Trees $4/$3.50 students and seniors/$3 children. Abrams made. You need to focus on designing and constructing that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." Writer See Out on the Town, Page 19 your own frameworks. Ann Lamott: "Hope is a revolutionary patience." I've CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Old Testament book saved the best for last, from Russian novelist Irène SATURDAY, FEB. 20 >> BROADWAY ROCKS AT LANSING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA of Leviticus presents a long list of forbidden activities, Némirovsky: "Waiting is erotic." and declares that anyone who commits them should CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "If you ask for help be punished. You're not supposed to get tattoos, it comes, but not in any way you'd ever know." Poet The Lansing Symphony Orchestra takes a break from conquering the classics to have messy hair, consult oracles, work on Sunday, Gary Snyder said that, and now I'm passing it on to you, present a whirlwind tour of Broadway favorites with its Broadway Rocks program wear clothes that blend wool and linen, plant different Capricorn. The coming weeks will be an excellent time Saturday. The orchestra, joined by guest vocalists Christiane Noll, LaKisha Jones seeds in the same field, or eat snails, prawns, pigs, for you to think deeply about the precise kinds of help and crabs. (It's OK to buy slaves, though.) We laugh at you would most benefit from — even as you loosen and Rob Evan and the MSU Youth Chorale, tackle an evening of songs from popular how absurd it would be for us to obey these outdated up your expectations about how your requests for aid musicals including “Wicked,” “Rent,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and more. The rules and prohibitions, and yet many of us retain a might be fulfilled. Be aggressive in seeking assistance, superstitious loyalty toward guidelines and beliefs that but ready and willing to be surprised as it arrives. lineup of guest vocalists boasts an impressive Broadway resume. Noll, a successful are almost equally obsolete. Here's the good news, AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): For a limited time opera and as a jazz vocalist, was nominated for a Tony Award for playing Mother Cancerian: Now is an excellent time to dismantle or only, 153 is your lucky number. Mauve and olive are in “Ragtime.” Flint native and “American Idol” finalist Jones played Sophia in “The purge your own fossilized formulas. your colors of destiny, the platypus is your power LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "I would not talk so much animal, and torn burlap mended with silk thread is your Color Purple,” and Trans-Siberian Orchestra member Evan has performed in several about myself if there were anybody else whom I knew magic texture. I realize that all of this may sound odd, Broadway shows, including “Jekyll and Hyde.” 7:30 p.m. Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw as well," said the philosopher and naturalist Henry but it's the straight-up truth. The nature of the cosmic David Thoreau. In accordance with your astrological rhythms are rather erratic right now. To be in maximum Lane, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON, whartoncenter.com. constitution, Leo, I authorize you to use this declara- alignment with the irregular opportunities that are tion as your own almost any time you feel like it. But headed your way, you should probably make yourself I do suggest that you make an exception to the rule magnificently mysterious, even to yourself. To quote an CROSSWORD SOLUTION SUDOKU SOLUTION during the next four weeks. In my opinion, it will be old teacher, this might be a good time to be "so unpre- From Pg. 16 From Pg. 16 time to focus on increasing your understanding of the dictable that not even you yourself knows what's going people you care about -- even if that effort takes time to happen." and energy away from your quest for ultimate self- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the long-running knowledge. Don't worry: You can return to emphasizing TV show M*A*S*H*, the character known as Sidney Thoreau's perspective by the equinox. Freedman was a psychiatrist who did his best to nur- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are entering the ture the mental health of the soldiers in his care. He inquisitive phase of your astrological cycle. One of sometimes departed from conventional therapeutic the best ways to thrive during the coming weeks will approaches. In the series finale, he delivered the fol- be to ask more questions than you have asked since lowing speech, which I believe is highly pertinent to you were five years old. Curiosity and good listening your current quest for good mental hygiene: "I told you skills will be superpowers that you should you strive to people something a long time ago, and it's just as per- activate. For now, what matters most is not what you tinent today as it was then. Ladies and gentlemen, take already know but rather what you need to find out. It's my advice: Pull down your pants and slide on the ice."

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West Campus, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing. Out on the town TUESDAY, FEB. 23 >> PAINTING WITH A TWIST AT GALLERY BREWERY toastmasters.org. from page 18 Painting with a Twist, the Lansing art studio that invites patrons to sip wine while slinging Wednesday, February 24 paint, is taking its show on the road. Tuesday’s event will be hosted by Portland’s Classes and Seminars Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen tale on stage. H.E.R.O. Class: The Bug Man: Roaches, 2 and 8 p.m. $17.50-$22.50. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Gallery Brewery, which is known for featuring the work of Michigan artists on its Spiders, and Bedbugs OH MY! Home Auditorium Road, East Lansing. whartoncenter.com. walls. Painting supplies are provided; drinks and food can be ordered from the pub. improvement course. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Neighborhood The Threepenny Opera. Musical theater Gallery Brewery. Pre-registration for Tuesday’s event is required, and painters are Empowerment Center, 600 W. Maple St., Lansing. landmark set in steampunk setting. 8-10 p.m. $15/$10 (517) 372-5980, glhc.org. seniors/$5 students. Dart Auditorium, Lansing encouraged to arrive early to order food and beverages. 7-9 p.m. $35. The Gallery Community College, 500 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Brewery, 143 Kent St., Portland. (517) 483-2450, paintingwithatwist.com/lansing. Events (517) 483-1546, lcc.edu/showinfo. Adult Strategy Game Night. Learn and share favorite games. 5-7:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township Events lesson. The Lansing Eagles, 4700 N. Grand River Capital Area Crisis Rugby Practice. All skill Ave., Lansing. (517) 490-7838. District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) Family Tree Talk. Talk on how to preserve levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. $3. Gier Community Perfect Little Planet. Planetarium show. 2:30 p.m. 321-4014, dtdl.org. heirlooms. Bring an item to discuss. 2-3 p.m. FREE. Center, 2400 Hall St., Lansing. crisisrfc.com. $4/$3.50 students and seniors/$3 children. Abrams ICACS Whisker Wednesday. Pet adoptions. CADL South Lansing, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. Capital City Toastmasters Meeting. Learn Planetarium, 400 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and (517) 272-9840, cadl.org. public speaking and leadership skills. 7 p.m. FREE. (517) 355-4676, abramsplanetarium.org. microchipped. Noon to 6 p.m. Ingham County Animal ICAC Community Pet Adoption Event. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., PFLAG Greater Lansing Meeting. LGBT group Control, 600 Curtis St., Mason. (517) 676-8370. All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and Lansing. (517) 775-2697, cadl.org. shares stories, supports community. 3 p.m. FREE. Mid-MI Genealogical Society. Chris Czopek microchipped. Noon-4 p.m. Soldan's Feed and Pet Dinner with the Doc. Dinner with an First Congregational UCC Church, 210 W. Saginaw discusses Native American genealogy. 7-9 p.m. Supplies, 1802 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517) informational talk from a doctor. Call to register. Hwy., Grand Ledge. (517) 925-1125. FREE. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. 242-7440, ac.ingham.org. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Eastwood Towne Center, 3000 Grand River Ave., Lansing. mmgs.wordpress.com. Jackson Sports Cards and Collectibles Show. Preyde Blvd., Lansing. (855) 681-2225, Senior Scams-Don't Be a Victim. Presentation Showcase of items from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, totalhealth-fitness.com. Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. 5:45- to help seniors avoid identity theft and other scams. Nascar and more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE. American Monday, February 22 6:45 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads, 2019 E. Michigan Call to register. 6-7 p.m. FREE. CADL Holt-Delhi, Legion #324, 1190 Falahee Road, Jackson. ow.ly/ Classes and Seminars Ave., Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517) 694-9351, ext. 3. XkDq6. Enhance Fitness for Seniors. Class for strength, Make Central Workshop: Digital Preservation Undead Letter Society. Teens handwrite letters Magic the Gathering. Ages 13-18 play with own balance and flexibility. 1:30-2:15 p.m. FREE. CADL Strategies. Looking at emulation and vintage game to send out. 3:30 p.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal decks, or a borrowed deck. Call or register online. Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. preservation. 3-4:30 p.m. MSU Library, 366 W. Circle Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. elpl.org. 2-4 p.m. FREE. CADL Mason, 145 W. Ash St., Mason. (517) 367-6363, cadl.org. Drive, East Lansing. (517) 353-8700, lib.msu.edu. Senior Discovery @ ANC. "History of the Capitol" (517) 676-9088, cadl.org. French Club. All levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. FREE. Overeaters Anonymous. Support for weight loss with Valerie Marvin. 10 a.m.-noon. FREE. Allen Mobile Food Pantry. Food items for those in need. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East efforts. 7 p.m. FREE. Okemos Presbyterian Church, Market Place, 1619 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Lansing. (517) 9-11 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 3827 Delta Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. 2258 Bennett Road, Okemos. (517) 290-5163. 367-2468, allenneighborhoodcenter.org. River Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-5187. Homework Help for Grades K-8. Tutoring from Road., Okemos. (517) 349-9536. Meditation. For beginners and experienced. 7-9 Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe. Rentals available, MSU students. 5-7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Speakeasies Toastmasters. Improve listening, p.m. FREE. Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, 3015 S. reserve in advance. 6-9 p.m. $3/$10 with rental. Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- analysis, leadership and presentation skills. Noon-1 Washington St., Lansing. (517) 351-5866, lamc.info. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian 2420, elpl.org. Support Group. For the divorced, separated and p.m. FREE. Ingham County Human Services Building, Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed step meeting. 6 Township. (517) 349-3866. bit.ly/HNCprg. 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (616) 841-5176. p.m. Donations. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, Books and Bagels. "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony widowed. 7:30 p.m. St. David's Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 323-2272, Stress Less with Mindfulness. Stress coping 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 899-3215. Snicket. 2 p.m. FREE. ELPL 2.0 Maker Studio, 300 stdavidslansing.org. class. Offers educational credits. 6-8 p.m. $10 per Allen Street Farmers Market - Indoors. M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org. class/$30 for series. MSU Extension Office-Eaton Locally grown, baked and prepared foods. 3-6:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Street Farmers Market, 1619 E. Literature and Poetry County, 551 Courthouse Drive #1, Charlotte. (517) 543-2310, ow.ly/Y7yCw. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911. CADL Meridian Seniors Booklovers Group. Sunday, February 21 Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Have a support "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the Classes and Seminars system, lose weight. Wheelchair accessible. Weigh- End" by Atul Gawande. 11 a.m.-noon. FREE. Meridian Theater Juggling. Learn to juggle. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Orchard in 6:30, meeting 7 p.m. FREE first visit. St. Terese Senior Center, 4406 Okemos Road, Okemos. Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen tale on stage. Street Pumphouse, 368 Orchard St., Lansing. (517) Church, 102 W. Randolph St., Lansing. tops.org. Out of This World Book Group. The Black 7:30 p.m. $17.50-$22.50. Fairchild Theatre, 542 485-9190. Yawn Patrol Toastmasters. Learn public Company by Glen Cook. 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Auditorium Road, East Lansing. whartoncenter.com. speaking. 7-8:30 a.m. Studio 1210 Place, 1210 Turner Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) Theater St., Lansing. (989) 859-2086, yawnpatrol.com. 351-2420, elpl.org. Too Much, Too Much, Too Many. Poignant and Translation Conversation. Featuring translator touchingly funny drama. 2 p.m. $25/$23 seniors Nesreen Akhtarkhavari and musician Nadim Dlaikan. Music and military/$10 students. Williamston Theatre, Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's. Weekly world- 7 p.m. Snyder/Phillips Hall, intersection between 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston. (517) 655-7469, class jazz. 7-10 p.m. FREE. Moriarty's Pub, 802 E. Grand River Ave. and Bogue St., MSU campus, East williamstontheatre.org. Michigan Ave., Lansing. ow.ly/Ygua4. Lansing. (517) 884-1932, poetry.rcah.msu.edu. Pride and Prejudice. Jane Austen tale on stage. Jennifer Lewis with Family and Friends. 9:30- Director pre-talk at 1:15 p.m. Show 2 p.m. $17.50- 1 a.m. FREE. Stober's Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave., Events $22.50. Fairchild Theatre, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. (517) 574-2989. Malcolm X Celebration. Guests Leola Taylor, Rina Lansing. whartoncenter.com. Risper and El Hajj Malik el Shabazz Dancers and Drummers. 6-8 p.m. Gannon Building Room 244, Events Events Comedy Coven XII: The Toast. Occult-themed LCC Campus, 422 N. Washington Square, Lansing. Health & Healing: A Contemporary Dance comedians perform stand-up, sketch comedy. 8 Performance. DANCE Lansing performs. 1-2 p.m. p.m. $10/$7 in advance. Robin Theatre, 1105 S. 40 FREE. MICA Gallery, 1210 N. Turner St., Lansing. Tuesday, February 23 Washington Ave., Lansing. comedycoven.com. micagallery.org. Bible and Beer. Discussion of scripture's power Classes and Seminars Lansing Area Codependents Anonymous. A in daily events. 6 p.m. Kelly's Downtown, 220 S. LifeTime Total Body Strength and fellowship to develop healthy relationships. 2-3 p.m. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 482-0600, Conditioning. Muscle strengthening class using FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Ave., [email protected]. resistance bands and body weight. 9-10 a.m. Lansing. (517) 515-5559, coda.org. Daddy Daughter Dance. Girls ages 2 and up with Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd., Family Special: Birds of Winter. Educational male role model of their choice. Call or register East Lansing. program. 3-4:30 p.m. $3/$7 per family. Harris online. 7-9 p.m. $10/$12 non-resident. Crowne Plaza 90 Day Money Challenge. Class on financial Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Lansing West, 925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing. (517) goals. 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Center for Financial Health, Township. (517) 349-3866, bit.ly/HNCprg. 323-8555, deltami.gov/parks. 230 N. Washington Square, Lansing. (517) 708-2550, Lansing Area Sunday Swing Dance. Lessons LCC West Toastmasters. Public speaking skills- centerforfinancialhealth.org. 6-6:45 p.m., dance 6:45. $8 dance/$10 dance & building group. All are welcome. 5-6:30 p.m. LCC 20 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 17, 2016

“We’re doing everything possible to House announced that the Thai restau- accommodate the vendors onsite and rant, which has been closed for renova- encourage more food trucks to join tions following an electrical fire in June, them,” Thomas Mayes said. “Our goal is will reopen today. to add to community, and the only way “The public is going to be really to do that is to figure out an amicable impressed when they see the changes,” way to help both the existing businesses said Chris Buck, business manager for and our customers.” McCardel Restoration, which handled The brothers spent upwards of six fig- the construction. “The owners envi- ures to transform the building, including sioned something very special. It looks adding a secure sales floor and separate incredible.” consultation rooms. There’s also a kitchen Buck said the restaurant’s booths and left over from its days as a restaurant, but chairs were restored, but everything the Mayes haven’t determined how to else is brand new — ceilings, flooring best utilize it. One possibility: a medible (including both carpeted and tiled areas), production facility. bathrooms and kitchen. Insurance issues “This is still a relatively new industry, so waylaid the process, but Buck said once getting things like (a commercial kitchen) all the red tape was cut, restoration work going are still complicated,” Michael was fairly straightforward. Mayes said. “But we’re open to everything “This place is an institution,” he said. at this point.” “There’s been this massive outpouring of Michael Mayes has spent several years support as longtime customers see we’re GREENWAVE DISPENSARY/CAPITAL VINE /BANGKOK HOUSE researching dispensaries, both nationally close to being ready to open. They’ve and internationally, as part of Quantum been taping love letters on the door. I’ve Allan I. Ross/City Pulse 9, a marijuana consulting and technol- never even heard of anything like that Thomas Mayes is co-owner of Greenwave Dispensary, a new medical marijuana provision ogy business out of Chicago. He looked happening.” center opening next week in Lansing. at everything being done right — and wrong — in Colorado and throughout Spreading vine By ALLAN I. ROSS Greenwave Dispensary will open to Michigan and is trying to apply those les- This week, Capital Vine, on the north- After the 2011 Metro Lansing medi- medical marijuana patients in the most sons to Greenwave. ern end of Eastwood Towne Center, cal marijuana dispensary bubble and its prominent location yet for such a busi- “Safety was a very important part of will hold a soft opening to the public. subsequent pop, local cannabis provision ness, and that high profile is part of the our design process,” he said. “This is a Billed as a “modern wine bar, bistro centers have mostly flown under the plan. very well-lit, clean building, and it’s on and lounge,” the spinoff of neighbor- radar. They’ve also been mostly relegated “My brother and I grew up in Lansing, one of the busiest corners in the city. ing Capital Prime will feature a menu of to small shops on the city’s south side, and we wanted to do something that We want to make sure that we’re able small-plate offerings to complement its would benefit the community,” said wine list. where diminished visibility has kept to reach the widest possible group, and them from mainstream traffic — and Thomas Mayes, who co-owns/operates The space features a private dining mainstream customers. But next week, Greenwave with his brother, Michael get people who may be skeptical about area, a four-season room and an outdoor Mayes. “When we came across this (medical marijuana) to see this as a viable patio with a fireplace. I’ll give you the full building, we knew this was perfect for solution to their pain or other needs.” scoop next week. what we were looking to do. We’re very Greenwave will feature between 15 and FEB. 19-20, 26-27 at 8PM patient-focused and we’re here is to help 25 strains, which are being selected to Greenwave Dispensary FEB. 28 at 2PM people get better. (Greenwave) has the target ailments such as chronic pain and (slated to open next week) potential be unlike anything else being side effects to cancer treatment. A por- 500 E. Oakland Ave., Lansing done locally.” tion of Greenwave’s proceeds will benefit (517) 763-2717, greenwavemi.com The building, on the corner of Oakland the Homeless Hotel in south Lansing, in Avenue and Cedar Street just north of keeping with the community focus. And Bangkok House downtown Lansing, was originally built although marijuana is still federally illegal, 420 E. Saginaw St., Lansing as an Arby’s restaurant. It has also served Greenwave is well positioned to be a cen- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. Monday- as a fast casual chicken restaurant and a tral hub if pot is ever legalized. Friday; 5-9 p.m. Saturday; closed gold/silver exchange over the last seven “Adult (recreational) use is something Sunday years. Most recently, the property has we’re definitely ready to transition to, (517) 487-6900 become home to the Capital City Food but right now our focus is on patients,” Court, which has waxed and waned Thomas Mayes said. “We’re willing to Capital Vine with food trucks over the last two years. adapt to whatever the future holds.” 2320 Showtime Drive, Lansing Current denizens are Detroit Frankie’s 3 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 3-10 Wood-Fired Pizza and Maria’s Cuisine, Open House p.m. Sunday-Monday which specializes in Mexican fare. A sign in the window for Bangkok (517) 377-8463, capitalvinelansing.com

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By MARK NIXON By GABRIELLE JOHNSON An open letter to Hannah’s Koney Island in East Lansing: Over the holidays, the fiancé and I took a trip to Buffalo, N.Y., to visit some of his family. On the last morning we were there, I scoured Yelp for somewhere interesting to The water crisis in Flint compels us all to help that beleaguered city in any way we can. have our first breakfast of 2016. I settled on the Original Pancake House, a place that Here’s your chance, Hannah’s: Start making Flint Coneys. Show Flint some love. Every is lauded for its potato pancakes and Dutch babies. (A Dutch baby is something like a dog must have its day, and truth be told, Flint Coneys are the best. big, puffy pancake cooked in a cast iron skillet. It’s to die for.) We took You have Detroit Coneys on the menu, along with gussied-up dogs a chance on something new, and it paid off. My potato pancakes and representing Chicago and New York. What is Flint, chopped liver? Hannah’s Koney Island his chocolate chip pancakes — and our stockpiled episodes of the sec- 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday- ond season of the “Serial” podcast — fueled us through the slow drive Yours truly, Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. across Canada. The Coney Snob Sunday Unfortunately, Hannah’s Koney Island doesn’t offer anything that 4790 S. Hagadorn Road unique. The menu is overwhelming in its volume, ranging from typi- It’s true, I am a Coney Island hot dog snob. I’ve wolfed down Coneys (in Hannah Plaza), East cal omelets, skillets and pancakes to burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, from Cincinnati to the West Coast to those famed Coney competitors Lansing pasta dishes, salads and soup. On our first visit, I ordered the Cin- in Detroit, American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island. They’re (517) 333-3527, namon French Toast Special ($8.25), which features two pieces of French toast, choice of meat and two eggs. I had my eggs scrambled, good. But I like my Coney sauce Flint dry, not Detroit wet. Allow me to msuconey.com explain. my meat in sausage patties and my French toast covered in a thick Even in their namesake city, Flint Coneys dusting of powdered sugar. That last part wasn’t my choice, and the have, sadly, tumbled from their pedestal in diner wouldn’t have to rely on cheap recent years. The best place in Greater Lan- powdered sugar garnishes if the bread sing to find this cumin-centric Coney — fea- was any good to begin with. My break- turing a Koegel hot dog in natural casing, of fast was disappointingly middle-of-the- course — is Sparty’s Coney Island in Frandor, road and would have been forgotten if just a few miles west of Hannah’s. not for iPhone photographic evidence. Hannah’s would do well to emulate Spar- The fiancé had the Farmer’s Omelet ty’s. Heck, I’d even offer my mom’s old Flint- ($7.95), which was the same version of a style Coney Island recipe. (Online bonus: farmer’s omelet that my grandpa’s been check out lansingcitypulse.com for Margaret ordering since the armistice. The recipe Nixon’s Flint-style Coney sauce recipe.) hasn’t changed in 100 years. Our visits to Hannah’s were a mix of happy On our next visit, I decided to branch dining surprises and moments of bewilder- out and try a lunch item. I chose the Chicken Gyro Supreme ($7.25), one of ment. Let’s start with the dogs. They have six my go-to lunch choices, with an added kinds of hot dogs with various “fixin’s.” The side of fries ($2.25). The chicken was Detroit-style Coney has a chili sauce roughly juicy, well seasoned and hot, and the the consistency of thick spaghetti sauce. I vegetables in the gyro were crisp and re- prefer the Flint version where the liquid is freshing. The gyro could be improved if gradually simmered of the meat, intensifying the bread were grilled like it is at my fa- the flavor and aroma of the spices, especially vorite chicken gyro joint, State Side Deli the cumin. in Okemos. If you’re a Detroit Coney aficionado, I’d The fiancé had the chicken tender go with Hannah’s signature Koney Island lunch ($8.50), a choice that has infuri- Hot Dog ($3.45). I don’t recommend spend- ated us every day since then. The chicken ing the extra $0.50 for the Koney Special tenders were obviously removed from version. This version adds a ground beef Gabrielle Johnson/City Pulse a freezer bag shortly before they were topping, but we detected no taste difference Left: Jess’s “Fat Girl” Sandwich, listed with the diner’s breakfast sandwiches, is similar heated and brought to our table. They from the basic Koney Island. to a BLT but with avocado, egg and spicy mayo. Right: The Chicken Gyro Supreme, lacked flavor, character, heat, seasoning, Less successful is the New York Hot pictured here with a side of fries, features grilled marinated chicken with tomato, onion, integrity, honor or anything else good. I Dog ($3.75) with sauerkraut, mustard and lettuce, feta cheese and house-made gyro sauce. would be embarrassed to serve these if I chopped onion. I’m a fan of those toppings, were the restaurant owner. A text I re- but something was amiss. I would recom- ceived from my intended an hour later mend using a better brand of sauerkraut. informed me that he wished he could “throw up and have another lunch.” The Chicago Hot Dog ($2.75) is better in terms of quality and price. The cold chunks The fries were the only reason he didn’t. They were lightly battered, hot, crispy and of kosher dill pickle sprinkled on top make this dog menu-worthy. above average. OK, the snob hat is back on. The sensual beauty of a good hot dog or Coney dog is the We returned a few weeks later for something completely unexpected — a ramen look and the snap. The best dogs are about 6 inches long with ends where you can see pop-up. Ramen, you say? While I could use the excuse that we are eating on the cheap the natural casing has been trimmed and sealed. The snap is that unmistakable “crunch” and pinching pennies for our upcoming nuptials, the situation is in reality the complete sound when you bite into it. opposite. Ramen, in much of the world, is something very different from the inexpen- Michigan-made Koegel’s hot dogs have the look and the snap. Hannah’s dogs have nei- sive meal-in-a-minute version we are familiar with. For one night only, two fledgling See He Ate, Page 22 See She Ate, Page 22 22 www.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 17, 2016

Maybe good spelling and grammar are Lansing’s Original He Ate not as important in the age of Twitter and text messages. Auto-correct inevitably auto- from page 21 corrupts the native tongue. Perhaps spelling and vocabulary are now relative, like Ste- ther. They’re on the short side, which may phen Colbert’s “truthiness.” be forgiven, but no natural casings means Still, a business ought to know better. Our Offering Delivery, catering, Best Hummus, Falafel, no snap. table tent boasted French press coffee to “en- dine-in & takeout Tabouli & Kabob IN TOWN! Moving past my dog-mania, we found hance your coffee experiece.” Last I checked, some fine breakfast choices. The breakfast experience had an “n” in it. skillet with a sunny side up egg ($7.15) is ex- I’ve already raised the white flag of sur- FREE SANDWICH FREE DRINK cellent, especially with add-ons of grilled on- render over the many restaurants that mis- ion, mushrooms, bacon and cheese ($0.60 WITH PURCHASE OF WITH PURCHASE OF spell Reuben, as in Reuben sandwich. Han- extra per add-on). nah’s follows the lemmings over the cliff ENTREE & DRINK ENTREE OR SANDWICH On another visit, I dove into a Jess’s “Fat by putting the “u” before the “e” to make a Girl” Sandwich ($6.95). While it reached “Rueben.” our table on the cool side (the restaurant Then we come to “inaptly.” That wonder- was chilly enough that we kept our coats on), ful “Fat Girl” sandwich? The menu describes the ingredients were spot-on. There’s a fried it as “inaptly named.” egg, bacon, ripe avocado, lettuce, tomato and Did they mean “ineptly”? The “Fat Girl” ServingVEGETARIAN & MEAT dishes! spicy mayonnaise packed between grilled is, indeed, a hefty sandwich, so maybe they slices of marbled rye. Give it a try for break- meant “aptly.” It’s a mystery. In any case, “in- Frandor | 300 N. Clippert, Lansing | 517- 333 8710 | www.aladdinslansing.com fast sometime. aptly” is a questionable word choice when The caffeine crowd should not pass up trying to sell a sandwich. the French press coffee ($2.50 for a two-cup Finally, this place ought to choose a serving). The locally sourced coffee from the name and stick with it. The sign outside QUALITY INGREDIENTS : EXCEPTONAL SERVICE : INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE 517 Coffee Co. has the rich smokiness that is says Hannah’s Koney Island. At the top the hallmark of good French press coffee. of my bill, it read “Hannas Coney Island.” Service at Hannah’s is easy-going, befitting The restaurant’s Facebook page drops the a college town diner. Hot dog miscues aside, apostrophe from Hannah’s, and the diner’s my biggest beef with the diner is Hannah’s website is found at msuconey.com. mauling of the English language. Auto-correct run amok, I suppose.

It is essentially a B.L.T. with egg and avo- She Ate cado. The sandwich was lonely on the from page 21 plate with nothing to accompany it. If a B.L.T. is the best thing on your menu, my ramen chefs took over the kitchen at Han- suggestion is that you get a new menu. nah’s and offered a limited number of The fiancé created his own skillet ($7.15), tickets for curious eaters. The tickets sold including feta cheese and gyro meat. out almost instantly and we were lucky to Nothing spectacular, but much more ex- snag a few. The steaming bowls of ramen citing and flavorful than my B.L.T. were beautiful, with long loops of noodles, I don’t need restaurant menus to read crispy sheets of seaweed, and delicate pork to me and take out the trash. I don’t need belly. It is an abject shame that the ramen a breakfast section, a Mexican section isn’t a permanent menu item, because it and a sushi bar. I just need a few things, was head and shoulders better than any- some of them unique to your establish- thing else we ate at Hannah’s. ment, and all of them “snatch this plate Before our final visit, I asked on Han- from me after I’m done licking it clean” January 28 - February 28, 2016 nah’s Facebook page for the best menu fantastic. That menu doesn’t exist at “ . . . subtle performances from the item. A reply from the diner suggested I Hannah’s, no matter how many trips we cast imbue the play with a strong try the Jess’s “Fat Girl” Sandwich ($6.95). made. emotional core.”~ City Pulse “ . . . an emotional story about love and loss that’s imaginatively told.” ~ itsalltheatre.com

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