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May 2017 vol. 27/no. 05

Outdoor Eating 6 The patio roundup of 2017

The future of the Blind Pig 12

And the live music scene as we knew it

The ultimate farmer’s market guide 16 Where to get your greens in Washtenaw County

food: Ma Lou’s 15

The new and great fried chicken of Ypsi

music: Vulfpack at

The Michigan Theatre 20

A musical homecoming of Ann Arbor rockers

art: Ink inspiration 24

Lovely Monkey heals the soul with tattoos

film: Jewish Film Fest 25

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The festival you didn’t know you need to be at in May

theatre: Vino Veritas 27

A classic show transformed at the Purple Rose

person of interest: Linda Fingerle 32

Westside Ann Arbor woman takes on venture capitalism

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Adams Street Publishing Co. Divine Sweets Zingerman’s newest destination for all things creamy celebrated its grand opening April 29. The Cream Top Shop offers a variety of cheeses, gelato, shakes and malts, made-to-order sandwiches, beers, and wines. Located in the old creamery space at 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor, 48108. Vegan, Juice, Yoga Babo, a juice bar, tea room and restaurant paired with Tiny Buddha Yoga opened in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town last month offering vegan and vegetarian dining and a selection of yoga classes. From Retail to Gala

Native Kichwa Arts of Downtown

Ann Arbor’s Main Street has transitioned to a more gallery-like space from the once retail store offering unique Native American jewelry and clothing. Lovers of the Native American wares, have no fear, as the items are still available for purchase online. Go-To Fro-Yo

Cherry Bee’s Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream is now open

on Platt Road in Ann Arbor. The self-serve frozen treat destination offers 18 flavors of gelato, frozen yogurt and ice cream along with “endless” options for toppings.

A Legend Retired Downtown Ann Arbor’s staple knick-knack shop, Peaceable Kingdom, is closing its doors after 44 years of offering handmade jewelry, scented lotions, children’s toys, and a little something for everyone, due to a sharp decline in business.

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PATIO GUIDE Weber’s Inn

3050 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor 734-665-3636

Breakfast 6:30 am-11am Monday-Friday 8 am-11:30 am Saturday 8 am-12:30 pm Sunday Lunch 11 am-4 pm Monday-Friday 11:30 am-4 pm Saturday Sunday Brunch 9:30 am-1 pm Dinner Service 4-9:30 pm Monday 4-10:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday 4-11:00 pm Friday and Saturday 1- 9:30 PM Sunday

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Logan Restaurant

115 W Washington St, Ann Arbor 734-327-2312 5-10pm Tuesday-Friday

Are dogs permitted? No.

Will you be offering any specialty drink or food items for the patio season? Our Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie and Seafood Linguini are perfect patio selections!

What makes your patio unique? We have the best

food in town, with the sights and sounds of Ann Arbor!

Are dogs permitted?

Yes, of course.

Give readers “one good reason” to check out your patio this year. Get a great

patio experience without fighting downtown traffic and parking.

Offering any specialty drink oR food items for the patio season? Logan

is a truly chef driven restaurant. Chef Thad is in his kitchen daily. Everything he prepares is special.

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full time bartender making delicious craft cocktails daily as well as a full time sommelier selecting some of the most unique wines in Michigan.

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Aventura

216 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor 734-369-3153 Monday-Thursday, 3pm-12am, Friday 3pm-2am, Saturday 10am-2am, Sunday 10am-12am. First come, first served.

What makes your patio unique?

We offer both a front and enclosed back patio, and are happy to honor your request for either. The front patio is street-side, perfect for people watching and being a part of the summer action. The back is enclosed by original brick, open to the sun and stars, and stringlight lit; for those who love the atmosphere of the dining room, but want a little Valencia-style open air with their Paella.

Are dogs permitted? Yes, though on

the front patio only.

Any patio events scheduled this summer? Keep your eyes peeled

for Chef Raúl’s ‘Paella On the Patio’ events; open fire paella parties, master paella cooking classes, and lots more!

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Choose your own patio adventure! Enjoy our sidewalk dining for the foot traffic and fun, or our back patio for its intimate and transporting European atmosphere.

Specialty food or drink items offered for the patio season? In

addition to our (almost too) popular Happy Hour, Monday-Friday, 3-6pm, look for seasonal surprises from our bar and kitchen.

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Sava’s

216 S State Street, Ann Arbor 734-623-2233 8am-Midnight, Sunday-Saturday. Reservations are not taken, nor required; first come, first served.

What makes your patio unique?

Our patio sits alongside the restaurant, still sidewalk-facing, but semi-private and very charming (fresh herb window boxes, heaters for the cooler evening hours); be as visible as you want to be, and watch the party that is summer on State Street! Are dogs permitted? Yes and yes,

please. We love ‘em.

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Any patio events scheduled this summer? Our much loved Sava’s

Happy Hour, Monday-Friday from 3-6pm. Specialty food or drink items offered for the patio season? Look

for our regular seasonal specials, both from the Chef and bar team.

Give Current readers “one good reason” to check out your patio.

Our patio is perfect for anyone wanting to see and be seen, but with a little intimacy and elegance in the mix. Come for the food and service, sit on our patio for some added streetscene glamour.

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Pretzel Bell

226 S Main St, Ann Arbor 734-994-2773 Monday – Thursday: 11am – 11pm, Friday: 11am – midnight, Saturday: 10am – midnight, Sunday: 10am – 10pm What makes your patio unique? We have a combination of lounges with cushions and regular dining tables, so your dining experience is suited to what you prefer. Are dogs permitted? Yes, we do allow dogs. Any patio events scheduled this summer?

Patio events will be posted on our website and social media.

Specialty food or drink items offered for the patio season? Our entire menu

is available on the patio!

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Best Patio in town! We are in the heart of downtown with the patio expanding on Main Street as well as Liberty Street.

Logan Bubbles Over! A Celebration of Sparkling Wine Logan will be featuring some of our favorite Champagne and sparkling wine throughout May. They may be pink, or pale; dry, or a little sweet, and they will even be made into cocktails from time to time. Wines will be available by the glass, bottle, and as part of our Wine Flights. Don’t miss out! Five-course tasting menu, highlighting Champagne and sparkling wine

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Northside Grill 1015 Broadway, Ann Arbor 734-995-0965 9 am-2 pm Sunday-Saturday

What makes your patio unique?

Dan’s Downtown Tavern 103 E Michigan Ave, Saline 734-429-3159 Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm

The patio is covered - so there are no weather issues. It’s off the sidewalk and we have plants by Master Gardener Ruby, and visits from Turkey the cat! Any patio events scheduled this summer? We have a couple

tap takeovers!

Specialty food or drink items offered for the patio season?

Full menu is available.

What makes your patio unique?

We have seating for 40+ people, with both sun and shade. A quiet place with music to enjoy. Are dogs permitted? Yes.

Give Current readers “one good reason” to check out your patio. You’re outdoors

getting some sun and fresh air. A great place to hang out with 64 draft beers to choose from!

Are dogs permitted? Only certified

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Artists speak oN Blind Pig’s Future Interviews with Grove Studios, Music & Arts Guild, Joe Hertler, FLWR CHLD, Greg Powell, and Stormy Chromer by Jeff Milo

As we go to print this month social media streams are dotted with posts of anxiety and woe as the news that the Blind Pig, Ann Arbor’s storied live music venue is up for sale ( including the building and the liquor license). While conjecture flurries online, it is not certain that a sale of the Pig will necessarily mean a transition away from hosting live music. One recent post on the Blind Pig Facebook page implored whoever buys the property to maintain it as a venue for live music, reasoning, to paraphrase: there are already enough condos and parking lots in Ann Arbor.

Last autumn, Current featured a five-part series on the importance of venues and performance spaces to assure the vitality of a community’s music scene. To lose a spot like the Blind Pig, a 400-seat nightclub that’s been central to the local rock scene for more than 40 years, would be a devastating blow. Live music venues matter. The Blind Pig matters. And we’re not the only ones who feel that way. We reached out to members of the local music scene for their perspective:

Joe Hertler, singer/songwriter of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers “Important venues have the powerful ability to shape our lives. They give us a place to enjoy the company of others and bring commerce to the area. They reinforce local culture and, in some cases, reflect local history. Venues provide a place for local artists to engage and share their music with their communities and they give national touring acts a means to sustain their careers. But most importantly, they foster deep, interpersonal experiences that bring us together... in a way that make us proud of the place that we call home.” “Music is about more than just the music. It offers a connective, social experience which strengthens and binds communities. Think of your favorite concerts from the past. What made them great? An awesome performance? Were you with good friends? Memories were made, I am sure. Imagine that (those concerts) never happened. Imagine if all your other memories (of local, live music events) we’re gone, too.”

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Andre Upton, aka FLWR CHLD

“The first show I went to when I moved to Michigan (from Toledo) was at the Blind Pig... Venues are vital to a scene simply because you need that space for an indoor event; we’re in the Midwest, I don’t know anyone preferring to perform outside rather than indoors in the winter, not this melanin here, f*ck that. Venues also help you continue your development as an artist; that includes performing, exhibiting work and being in the same space as other artists and individuals who are beneficial resources.” “It’s harder than it should be to find supportive venues and spaces to perform consistently from my perspective. When I first thought about how to have an event with the vastly growing population of artists creating in Ypsi, I had no clue… until Keep Ypsi Black gave me a tour of downtown. From that point, it was time to walk in and make some noise!”

Alexis Ford, of the Music & Arts Guild (Ypsi/Ann Arbor) “Ann Arbor likes to be seen as an art community but there are many ways in which they can be seen as a MUSIC community, as well... I firmly believe that music has the capacity to bring us to a mutual understanding with one another. If Ann Arbor wants to be seen as a city that supports the arts then it is necessary to have a multitude of venues which can support musicians and audiences, from small to large, booking a variety of genres.

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C Brendan Collins, guitarist for Ypsi-based band Stormy Chromer “Live music is very important for so many people I know in the area, and not having a reliable space to see local artists and more well-known touring bands, that can’t play at The Ark or Michigan Theatre, is somewhat disheartening… (I), and many others in the area, have been trying hard to keep the music scene around here strong... It would be a shame to see our options become more limited. I’d very much like to see more collaboration to give expanded opportunities to local artists trying to make a splash by dishing out solid entertainment for the area.”

Greg Powell, FORMER manager, 2015-17, THE HEIDELBERG Club Above “I’ll say that the last venue I was involved in before moving to Michigan, which was about twice the size of the Blind Pig and also in a college town in Florida, closed due to lack of community support. Our last three major acts were M83, Swans and Claude VonStroke. All three lost money. As a comparable city, this does not bode well for Ann Arbor.” “Unfortunately I think the famed days of a mid-sized rock venue in Ann Arbor are over. However, myriad ways still, and will, exist for local music to flourish. Old Town Tavern and Ann Arbor Distillery have done more live music lately than venues outfitted for live music such as Club Above. Let that settle for a moment. No need for Ann Arbor to have a scarcity of venue options. Dream big.” CONT’D ON P13

urrent has been exploring, through a series by local music aficionado Jeff Milo, the changes to the makeup of Washtenaw County’s music scene, focusing on venues, performance spaces, and overall opportunities for bands and artists to reach an audience. Through that series, what came into a sharper focus were the changes and the loss of various live performance venues; a number of factors likely contributed to the current situation and these changes will definitely shape the entertainment and nightlife scene in Washtenaw County moving forward. The ability for artists and musicians to record their work is more accessible than it was 20 or 30 years ago. Everyone today can record on a MacBook and the cost to reproduce the sound, with electronic streaming as opposed to vinyl pressing, has significantly diminished. The means to make your own music (i.e. albums, EPs), and release it on your own, online, is significantly more attainable, which fed a fount of local bands - a burgeoning scene of DIY musicians. Yet despite more folks playing, and greater accessibility to recording, there are fewer venues. A brief look at Current’s June 2007 issue, from ten years ago, demonstrates that there are almost half the number of live music venues today in Washtenaw County than there were at that time. In this issue of Current, with comments and observations by local artists’ focusing on the announcement of the availability of the Blind Pig for sale, we take the opportunity to draw some observations, perhaps make a call for action, and offer some suggestions. In a post social media age, it’s becoming apparent that more individuals are staying home and dropping out. Earbuds are prevalent, and overtaking “IRL” conversations, ousting the social activity of enjoying a beer while listening to live music. Similar to the shift of film-viewing becoming a more solitary evening of entertainment in the time of Netflix and streaming, live music as entertainment seems to be moving that way as well. The blunt fact is that, in Ann Arbor specifically, real estate values are appreciating; so a space like The Blind Pig potentially seems worth more as a high rise real estate development, or something similar, rather than a live-music venue. The depletion of local live music venues, and the lack of ability for young/ up-and-coming artists to gain that experience and that exposure lead to more conformity and more homogenization. Acts that once were local are now only deemed “successful” if they can engage an audience in a number of sizeable venues, regularly attracting a substantial fanbase. Live concerts in large venues are doing well, and garnering ticket prices that were heretofore unheard of. But the local music stage, for local acts to develop and ply their trade, is in jeopardy. Those readers that can recall going to a live music show with a named national act for $10 or less, realize that those days are gone. But that reality begs the question: How will national acts develop if we don’t start with local venues?’ While Washtenaw County still has a number of local music venues, they certainly seem to be diminishing. Names that have faded include the Firefly Club, T.C’s Speakeasy, the Elbow Room, and Woodruffs. When the quantity of shows diminishes, the ability for local musicians to test their mettle goes away... We don’t want to end on a sour note, because there are certainly an abundance of talented, passionate, and truly creative musicians in our community. We’re just concerned that the writing may be on the wall… while at Current, we look forward to covering these developments as this phenomenon moves into the future.

Yet despite more folks playing, and greater accessibility to recording, there are fewer venues.

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CONT’D FROM P12

Rick Coughlin, founder of Grove Studios in Ypsilanti “Look at any city with a strong and well supported scene, like Austin (TX), for example. While there are many things going on there, music is a significant part of their economy, but that didn’t happen by accident. Few things do when it comes to the arts. That came from a supportive community and infrastructure that supports music.” “A strong economy is a diverse economy, and live music plays a role in it. Even when it comes to tourism, music is important. Build a healthy and vibrant art, culture, design and creative ecosystem throughout Michigan. Deploy art, culture, design and creativity in re-imagining the future of Michigan.”

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Ma Lou’s: Count the Ways By Adam Theisen It may be tough to keep up with all the new restaurants popping up around Washtenaw County, but this is one you won’t want to miss. Opened in March, Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken gives hungry customers exactly what they advertise: authentic fried chicken. If that alone doesn’t make your mouth water, here are a few more reasons why you should check them out.

1. The location is awesome

“This place just screams ‘chicken shack,’ ” chef Frank Fejeran tells Current as we sit in a booth at Ma Lou’s. He’s right. Ma Lou’s is a small, no-frills spot that looks perfectly designed to get people great food as efficiently as possible. But it’s also got a great location going for it, in downtown Ypsilanti. “It’s one of the coolest looking areas and one of the coolest towns around,” Fejeran said. Fejeran admits, though, that location isn’t the most important thing. His experiences with the hit food truck, Ricewood, show that people will travel practically anywhere for good food. “We have a food truck behind a liquor store with no front signage and we sell out in 90 minutes every single day,” he said.

2. It’s inspired by Nashville

“There’s fried chicken everywhere, but Nashville is one of those places where fried chicken is the thing,” Fejeran said. In order to get inspired for Ma Lou’s, Fejeran traveled to Nashville to experience the city’s culture and check out how some of the best make their chicken. One of the most striking differences from Michigan food culture, he noticed, was how locals would wait as many as two hours for fried chicken. “It’s an event. It’s more than just feeding yourself,” he said.

3. The perfect place to get a family meal

Fejeran, one of six children, knows how important and difficult it can be to feed a large family, and Ma Lou’s is set up to be a delicious, affordable destination that everyone can agree on. “I stress out when I am cooking for my kid,” he said. “Can you imagine cooking seven times a week? We ate out a lot.” Family is built right into Ma Lou’s name, which was inspired by Fejeran’s grandmother, who was named Louise and had a love of fried chicken. “She didn’t cook at all,” Fejeran said. “But she would go drop 50 bucks at the local fried chicken spot.”

4. The man behind it is driven to succeed

Fejeran, a former chef at Ravens Club, has more recently taken to ventures where he can be his own boss, including his food trucks and consulting work. This comes after some time spent soul-searching and making some tough career decisions. “If you’re not happy within yourself, nothing else is going to be right,” he said. Now, Fejeran doesn’t just see himself as a chef, but as a businessman and, most importantly, a provider for his employees and their families. And while he admits that some might come into Ma Lou’s with preconceived notions because of his elaborate background, he’d rather people not judge the menu based on personal expectations. “I just wanted to do good fried chicken,” he said.

5. Fried chicken is universal

Look: you already know how much you love fried chicken. Whether you like legs or breasts, pickles or not, plain or with Ma Lou’s “Spicy AF” sauce, you know you want to check this place out. Fried chicken is a tasty comfort food, and Ma Lou’s is fully committed to giving this gift to Michigan. “It’s one of those foods everyone loves,” Fejeran said. “It doesn’t matter where you come from, or how you grew up. It’s just really good.”

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Farmers Markets By Jennifer Brough

Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Farmers Market www.a2gov.org/market

Open all year round: January thru April: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May thru December: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. June thru October, Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown district, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor 48104 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Credit/Debit SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH

Cobblestone Farm Market

www.cobblestonefarmmarket.org Open May through October: Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: 2781 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor 48108 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project/Market FRESH

Dixboro Farmers Market

www.dixborofarmersmarket.org Open May through October: Fridays, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: 5221 Church Rd., Village of Dixboro, Ann Arbor 48105 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks.

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Pittsfield Charter Township Farmers Market

pittsfield-mi.gov Open June 4 thru October 1: Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Pittsfield Township Admin. Building; 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor 48108 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks

St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor stjoesannarbor.org/thefarm

Open January thru December (winter hours weather dependent): Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Main Lobby of St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, 5301 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Credit Card

Westside Farmers Market www.westsidefarmersmarket.com

Open June through September: Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Corner of W. Maple & Jackson Rd., 2501 Jackson Rd., Westgate Plaza, Ann Arbor, 48103 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH

Chelsea Bushel Basket Farmers Market www.chelseafarmersmkt.org

Open May through end of Oct: Bushel Basket Market Wednesday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Municipal Lot (Palmer Lot) at 222 S. Main St in Chelsea, MI 48118 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, Prescription for Health, WIC Project FRESH

Saturday Farmers Market www.chelseafarmersmkt.org

Open May through October: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Location: Palmer Lot, 222 S. Main, downtown Chelsea Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, Prescription for Health

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Saturday Farmers Market cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket

Open May through 3rd Saturday in October: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Downtown Saline on S. Ann Arbor St., one-half block south of Michigan Ave. Methods of Payment Accepted: SNAP/ Bridge/EBT, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH

Tuesday Farmers Market cityofsaline.org/farmersmarket

Open June through September: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd., one-half mile north of Michigan Ave. Methods of Payment Accepted: SNAP/Bridge/EBT, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH

Ypsilanti

Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market

www.growinghope.net and fb.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets Open May through October: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: 16 S Washington St in Downtown Ypsilanti MI 48197 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Credit/Debit, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH, Prescription for Health, Hoophouses for Health

Depot Town Farmers Market

www.growinghope.net and fb.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets Open May through October: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Freighthouse Plaza, 100 Rice St, Ypsilanti MI 48198 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Credit/Debit, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH, Prescription for Health, Hoophouses for Health

Mobile Farm Stands

www.growinghope.net and fb.com/YpsilantiFarmersMarkets for updates on 2017 information. Open June through September at these locations: Towner Human Service Center, 555 Towner Downtown: Thursdays, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Corner of MacArthur and Harris in Superior Township: Thursdays 4 p.m to 7 p.m. Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave.: Fridays 10 a.m to 1:00 p.m Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Credit/Debit, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH, Prescription for Health

Dexter/Manchester/Milan Dexter Farmers Market

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Open May through October: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: just off Main St., downtown Dexter at 3233 Alpine St., Dexter 48130 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/Bridge/EBT, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH

Manchester Farmers Market www.manchestermi.org

Open May 11th through October 13th: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Chi-Bro Park: 209 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, MI 48158 Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, SNAP/EBT/Bridge Card, Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH, WIC, Prescription for Health. (tentative – please call)

Milan Farmers and Artisan Market jtewsley.wixsite.com/milanfarmersmarket

Open June through October: Fridays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: @ Tolan St. and Main St. in Downtown Milan Methods of Payment Accepted: Cash, Credit/Debit

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food Ongoing Wine Night Wednesdays 6pm. Evans Street Station. evansstreetstation.com Free

Try out some new wines. There are half priced bottles of wine and unfinished bottles that can be corked and taken home.

Wednesdays and Saturdays 7am. Ann Arbor Farmer’s MarketKerrytowm. a2gov.org Free

As it gets warmer, the market is heating up and continuing to offer fresh local produce.

Meals on Heels The annual Ypsilanti “Meals on Heels” fundraiser, this year at The Ladies’ Literary Club May 4, will allow guests to enjoy a fun cocktail party, featuring catering by Bona Sera and other local favorites, while supporting the Meals on Wheels mission, to feed the community’s homebound elderly and medically fragile members. Those unable to attend are encouraged to be sponsors. -CB

May 4. 4 pm. $70. Ypsilanti Ladies’ Literary Club 218 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, 48198. ymow.org

Sunday Artisan Market 11am. 315 Detroit St. sundayartisanmarket.org Free

The market features over 40 local artisans with handmade creations.

3 wednesday Farmers Market Food Truck Rally

5pm. Prices vary. Ann Arbor Farmers Market. facebook.com/a2market

Trucks, carts and many other vendors will be on site until 8pm. Savor the summer nights and summer flavors with local vendors offering dinner and dessert. Bring a chair, an appetite and a foodie friend.

Stack and Tier Cake Demo 5:30pm. $20. The Baker’s Nook. thebakersnook.com

Tiered cakes are great for weddings and birthdays. Learn the basics of stacking or tiering a cake. Explore the different types of dowels, plates and pillars and how to use them. This class is a demonstration and not a hands on class.

Sava’s Uncorked: German Wines

7pm. $25. Sava’s. savasrestaurant.com

Stop in for a fun and social wine tasting. Guests will explore eight different german wines paired with cheese and charcuterie.

1 monday Best Brunch Before Cooking Class

6pm. $45. Washington House. burnttoastinn.com

Best friend team Barb Harte and Marcia Rockwood have been cooking together for years. They bring their knowledge, tips and ideas. This class will make a vegetable frittata, stone fruit bake and an egg casserole.

2 tuesday Mastering the French Mother Sauces: Velouté

7pm. AADL-Downtwon. aadl.org Free

Head Baker at the People’s Food Co-op brings this lesson about the french basic master sauces and how to create them and various variations.

5 friday Learn how to cook from a pro: Old Meets New 6:30pm. $65. Stone Coop Farm, Brighton. stonecoopfarm.com

Learn the way Chef Matt Talupa, of Salt and Saffron, cooks. He demonstrates how to showcase organic farm fresh produce. This class prepares three courses with a focus on chicken. These classes are BYOB.

6 saturday Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Dinner 6pm. $69. Karl’s Cabin. facebook.com/karlscabin

Do up the 143rd Run of the Roses the right way. Karl’s Cabin is showing the derby with mint juleps and appetizers. Later there will be a special five course dinner with the courses paired with four different Woodford Reserve bourbons.

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8 monday Cocktail Class: Crafting with Vodka 7:30pm. $45. The Last Word. tammystastings.com

Vodka doesn’t have the same gravitas or respect as other spirits, is that deserved? This class explores some craft applications for America’s bestselling spirit. Experiment with the versatility of vodka. It’s all for the sake of science.

9 tuesday Dinner & A Movie: Latin America Task Force

6:30pm. $8. St. Mary’s Student Parish.

This series pairs a film pertaining to Latin America and a meal. They will be serving tamales with salsa, organic casamiento, fried plantains and curtido. A Reservation is requested. They will be showing the film Harvest of Empire following the meal.

Wine Dinner: Spring Fling

7pm. $45. Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille, Brighton. downtownmain.com

A five course dinner will be prepared by Chef Christian specifically paired with wine.

10 wednesday

Vine & Dine 2017

This fundraising event gathers together community and business leaders invested in local art. The evening includes a cocktail hour with drinks by Two James Spirits, hors d’oeuvres, and a meal at Zingerman’s Greyline. There will also be music by the community high jazz band and art center-specific auction items.

13 saturday Mother’s Day Tea

10am. $5-$20. Joyful Treats Community Development, Ypsilanti. joyfultreats.org

Enjoy a southern style tea. After there will be a hat show.

10th Annual Michigan Cask Ale Festival 2pm. $25-$35. Ashley’s Beer & Grill. facebook.com/Michigan-Cask-AleFestival

Cask ales are rare birds among the craft beer scene. Many oneof-a-kind craft beers will be available to sample. Many Michigan brewers will be showing their fares like Bell’s, Founder’s and Short’s.

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2017 Taste of Saline

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An event to showcase Saline business with art, music and an emphasis on food. Many Saline favorite restaurants will be participating like Mac’s Acadian Seafood, Salt Springs Brewery, Dan’s Downtown Tavern, and Brecon Grille. See their website for a full list of participating businesses.

Northside Grill is preparing a special “Mom’s Quiche” with spinach, feta cheese and tomatoes. The quiche is served with hash browns and a fresh biscuit. They will also be preparing an eggs benedict.

5pm. $25/person, 2 for $40. Downtown Saline. salinemainstreet.org

3-D Flowerpot Cake

5:30pm. $50. The Baker’s Nook. thebakersnook.com

Themed or seasonal bakers may enjoy this class in time for spring. Participants will carve and ice a 6” round cake to look like a flower pot. Make edible dirt and fondant flowers and leaves for decoration.

11 thursday No Water No Beer Festival

5:30pm. $20. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, Ypsilanti.

Join the members of the Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for a night dedicated to promoting the value of water. There will be light appetizers and plenty of drinks as well as chances to win prizes during the event.

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6pm. $300. The Ann Arbor Art Center. annarborartcenter.org

9am. Prices vary. Northside Grill. northsidegrill.com

All White Mother’s Day Brunch

10am. Prices vary. Pine View Golf Course, Ypsilanti. antoniosplacatering.com

Guests are asked to come dressed in all white for a special Mother’s Day Brunch. The meal will be catered by Antonio’s Place Catering which serves middle eastern cuisine, BBQ, and American gourmet meals. The meal will be announced soon.

Mother’s Day Mimosas & Macarons

12pm. $15. Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room, Royal Oak. mbtbtasting.com

Enjoy an afternoon of decadent treats. The ticket price includes a flight of gourmet macarons, a mimosa and a bottle credit towards take home wine purchases. Registration is requested.

Mother’s Day Brunch

1pm. $50. Stone Coop Farm, Brighton. stonecoopfarm.com

A special farm to table brunch. The meal focuses on the crops at their best, and will be anounced soon. The brunch will showcase a 4 course meal.

15 monday Decadent Chocolate and Divine Cocktails

7:30pm. $40. Zingerman’s Roadhouse. events.zingermanscommunity.com

An evening of chocolate and cocktail pairing. Special guests Mindo Chocolate and American Fifth Distillery will be in attendance.

17 wednesday 5th Annual Wine Tasting & Strolling Buffet 6pm. $49. Karl’s Cabin. facebook.com/karlscabin

Karl’s Chef is preparing a whopping 10 dishes to pair with 30 different wines. Lemon artichoke chicken, meatloaf & braised cabbage, housemade gnocchi and northern jambalaya are a few of the dishes offered. Advance registration is requested.

22nd Annual Dining for Dollars

6pm. $110. Ann Arbor City Club. miunified.org

The largest annual fundraiser for the only comprehensive HIV/ AIDS service in southeastern Michigan. Dinner will be prepared by Executive Chef Nathan Ennis.

Cocktail Class: Ladies Sling the Booze 7:30pm. $45. Antietam, Detroit. tammystastings.com

Get to know some historical female bartenders through their cocktails. Discover Ada Coleman, head bartender at the Savoy in London, wartime Bessie the Bartenders, and modern trendsetters Audrey Saunders and Ivy Mix.

18 thursday Henna with Tracy

7pm. Prices vary. Wines on Main, Chelsea. facebook.com/WinesOnMainChelsea

Enjoy a selection of wines in this ladies-centric wine night. Spice it up with some Henna tattoos to pair.

22 monday Foolproof at OUR Table 6pm. $45. Washington House. burnttoastinn.com

This class consists of a three-five course sit down meal. The class will feature favorite recipes from

the Barefoot Contessa that work as dishes for gatherings. The menu includes tomato crostini, lobster mac and cheese, crispy kale and a raspberry crumble.

Cocktail Class: Taking the Long Road 7:30pm. $45. The Last Word. tammystastings.com

Grand Rapids’ Long Road Distillers makes interesting spirits from grain and other michiganbased ingredients. Long Road Distillers’ co-owner will be in attendance as a guest speaker to mix some samplings, try some of the offerings and talk cocktails.

24 wednesday Buttercream Rose Class

5:30pm. $25. The Baker’s Nook. thebakersnook.com

This technique class teaches the most popular and classic flower for a cake, the rose. Learn how to pipe a rose, rose bud, stems and leaves. All supplies are provided.

Taste for Spring

6pm. $50. Fustini’s. fustinis.com

Chefs looking to add fresh fruits to their meals may enjoy this class. Chef Nikolas is sharing the secrets to chickpea hummus with homemade pita chips, smoked chicken pizza, field green salad, ginger honey marinated skirt steak, and berries jubilee with homemade aged balsamic whipped cream. This class is a demonstration.

30 tuesday Bliss Hefeweizen

6pm. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, Ypsilanti.

Belly up to the bar for a chance to try Bliss Hefeweizen. This refreshing favorite is made with 50% malted wheat.

31 wednesday Market Day

12pm. $40. Fustini’s. fustinis.com

Spring produce is getting ready. Take advantage of the spring produce from the farmers market with this interactive class. Make asparagus three ways, portobello baklava with rosemary honey, potato gallette, strawberries with olive oil ice cream and basil oil.

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Sing along with Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir!

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Karaoke for the faint of heart at The Ark Looking to sing your heart out, but not quite ready for the blinding solo lights of the karaoke stage? Head down to The Ark on May 21 to croon along to your favorite pop music with Canada’s

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The duo - comprised of Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman - began as a drop-in club for music lovers in Toronto. The two create choral arrangements from a wide variety of artists with classics from The Supremes and The Beatles to modern recording artists like Lana Del Ray and Drake. Attendees are invited to sing along to the arrangements. Choir! Choir! Choir! delivers an off-beat experience like nothing else you’ll find in Ann Arbor. Whether you’re a music aficionado or avid shower singer, you’re sure to find your voice at this show. -KG Choir! Choir! Choir! Sunday, May 21. 7:30 p.m. $15. The Ark, 316 S. Main. (734) 761-1800. theark.org

Vulfpeck’s home for the weekend And it’s going to be wild by Russell Brakefield

If you haven’t heard of the funk band Vulfpeck, you might not be listening hard enough. Since 2011, Vulfpeck has released several critically acclaimed albums and has toured extensively both in the US and abroad. Their newest album “The Beautiful Game,” debuted at number 10 on the Billboard R&B charts. The group now returns to Ann Arbor to play two shows at the Michigan Theater. On the latest album, Vulfpeck continues to bring the unique blend of funk, soul, pop, and jazz that has gained them notoriety and a massive fan base. Beginning with a long, rangy clarinet solo that dumps into the jumpy pop-forward second track, the album proceeds from there with fearless reach—from the stripped down funk and groove that is Vulfpeck’s bread and butter, to smoother R&B tracks and irresistible disco-pop songs. Like most Vulfpeck albums, “The Beautiful Game” also makes use of a plethora of talented guests. The album features vocal performances from their stand-by, stand-out vocalist Antwaun Stanley as well as a number of other players. This scope of influence is one of the major draws of Vulfpeck albums. Critics have compared them to everyone from The Meters to ABBA to Steely Dan. The minds behind the music are Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss, and Joe Dart. The band formed while attending the University of Michigan Music School. Katzman and Stratton have multiple instrumental credits on their albums (and often trade around positions on stage). Woody Goss plays keyboards while Joe Dart holds down the bass in epic fashion. Vulfpeck, known for their dramatic, high energy live performances, sold out the first night of the Ann Arbor shows months ago, a testament to their loyal hometown following and to their appeal as a live act. Their shows are marked with humor and theatrics, but one of the greatest joys of this band is the the interplay between their casual performance persona and their tightly arranged compositions. This interplay is present in the band’s hilarious online content as well. Check out the drone video with Vulfpeck, Solange, and Michael McDonald or Jack Stratton’s “Holy Trinities” videos for a taste. This content is much like the band’s carefully crafted music—full of humor and joy, with a great reverence for the legendary musicians of the past.

May 12 and 13. $25. Michigan Theatre. 603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, 48104. http://www.michtheater.org/show/vulfpeck/

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Ongoing

Mondays Acoustic Mondays 7pm. ABC Microbrewery. arborbrewing.com

Grab a beer and settle in with some acoustic jams.

Thursdays Oz’s Guitar Jam

7:30pm. $20. Oz’s Music Store. ozmusic.com

Moderate and pro performers and bassists welcome.

Fridays Live Music at Om of Medicine 8pm. Om of Medicine. omofmedicine.org Free

Relax in the membership lounge and enjoy some tunes.

Sundays Traditional Irish Session 7:30pm. Conor O’Neill’s Pub. conoroneills.com/annarbor

Get surrounded with irish food and music.

1 monday Travis Aukerman Trio 7pm. Arbor Brewing Company. arborbrewing.com Free

Jazz with a strong percussion section.

2 tuesday Sunday Jam Sessions 5pm. Eluminous Studios. eluminousstudios.org Free

Bring your own instruments for a social jam. A sound engineer will be present and recordings can be requested.

The Cool Birds

7pm. YpsiAlehouse. facebook.com/ YpsiAlehouse Free

The Hi-Views

Moon Boots

9pm. $10-$15. Necto. necto.com

Underground disco and R&B.

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

Detroit-based blues rock band.

Detroit-based blues rock guitarist.

5 friday Laura Rain Duo

The Ben Daniels Band

Songwriters Open Mic

Cold Tone Harvest

Come play some original acoustic music with Oz’s Music Store. Performances are able to be videotaped for public-access TV.

A four piece acoustic outfit with the added interest of a dobro and banjos.

3 wednesday

8pm. $20. Green Wood Coffee House. greenwoodcoffeehouse.org

8pm. $15. The Ark. theark.org

Blues and Soul.

Local folk rock.

7pm. $6. The Rumpus Room, Chelsea. facebook.com/therumpusroomchelsea

Don White

Adam Lebeaux

Heartfelt lyrics with an edge of humor.

The Ragbirds guitarist performs solo.

John Gorka

4 thursday Davina and the Vagabonds 8pm. $20. The Ark. theark.org

Folk Festival’s retro-nuevo sensation.

Blues and Brews: Jimmy McCarty and Mystery Train

8pm. $5. Guy Hollerin’s. hiannarbor.com

6pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

9pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

High-energy rockabilly rock n roll.

6 saturday

Jennifer Westwood & Handsome Devils

Old country music from the locals. 7:30pm. Oz’ Music Store. ozmusic.com Free

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

Joel Rydecki Band

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

Neo-Soul funk.

7 sunday Student Showcase: Ann Arbor Fiddle Club

2pm. $8-$12. Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum. aahom.org

Local students to play traditional American and Celtic tunes.

The Rusty Nails

8pm. $20. The Ark. theark.org

7pm. YpsiAlehouse. facebook.com/YpsiAlehouse Free

Classic Folk.

A 3-piece mostly acoustic band.

Worst Case Scenario 9pm. $7-$10. The Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

Ann Arbor-based musical trio dabbling in hard rock, punk and alternative. cont’d ON P22

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8 monday Chirp

7pm. Arbor Brewing Company. arborbrewing.com Free

A four-piece band that falls in the styles of prog rock and jazz fusion.

9 tuesday Peter Bradley Adams 8pm. $15. The Ark. theark.org

Low-key roots-based indie folk.

10 wednesday David Roof

9pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

Rock and Roots music.

11 thursday Free Concert: Go West, Young Man! 7:30pm. Washtenaw Community College. wccband.org Free

Travel to the west with music from John Wayne movies and many others.

Swordfish

9pm. $5-$8. The Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

Emo rockers from Ypsilanti.

12 friday Michael Johnson

8pm. $15. Green Wood Coffee House. greenwoodcoffeehouse.org

Known for his impressive guitar work.

The Invasion

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

British invasion rock and roll.

13 saturday Blues and Brews: Saints of Soul

8pm. $5. Guy Hollerin’s. hiannarbor.com

They ask one question: Got Soul?

Whitehorse

8pm. $20. The Ark. theark.org

Toronto’s fearless rock explorers.

Nobody’s Business

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

Swinging rockabilly and roots trio.

Mouth of Babes

8pm. $15. The Ark. theark.org

A power duo of the modern folk scene.

14 sunday Celtic Jam

2pm. YpsiAlehouse. facebook.com/YpsiAlehouse Free

Irish and Scottish music played on traditional acoustic instruments. Also on May 28.

Caravan of Thieves

7:30pm. $20. The Ark. theark.org

“Gypsy-swinging, fire breathing, serenading circus freaks!”

15 monday Carly Bins

7pm. Arbor Brewing Company. arborbrewing.com Free

This 17-year-old writes mostly for her acoustic guitar, but also plays the electric guitar and ukulele.

16 tuesday Acoustic Tuesday: Wire in the Wood

7pm. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, Ypsilanti. arborbrewing.com Free

Blues and Brews: Al Hill and The Love Butlers

8pm. $5. Guy Hollerin’s. hiannarbor.com

This band started in Michigan moved to Nashville and is back in Michigan.

Chris Canas Band

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

Native Michigan blues, soul and funk. A staple at mash.

21 sunday The Wes Fritzemeier Jazz Experience 6pm. Chelsea Alehouse. chelseaalehouse.com. Free

Indulge in some jazz and some brews.

23 tuesday Acoustic Tuesday: Jay Fry 7pm. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, Ypsilanti. arborbrewing.com Free

Stripped down classic rock.

24 wednesday

A bluegrass and jazz quartet.

Barelyon Duo

17 wednesday

Raw and soulful pop rock.

Reeds-n-Steel

9pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

This Ann Arbor duo puts jazz into blues and blues into rock.

18 thursday May Erlewine

7pm. Ann Arbor Distilling Company. annarbordistilling.com

9pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

25 thursday The Shelter Dogs

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

This trio plays swing, blues, country and old school rock.

26 friday

A standby in the folk scene.

Bill Kirchen & Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Brett Mitchell & Ghost

Americana and alt-country.

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

“Folky-Indie-Pop-Rock.”

19 friday Kenny White

8pm. $15. Green Wood Coffee House. greenwoodcoffeehouse.org

8pm. $20. The Ark. theark.org

27 saturday The Messarounds

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

Northern soul.

29 monday

This Pianist and singer/ songwriter makes very personal music.

Jen Sygit

Kris Kristofferson

A folk/americana artist with a roots music background.

8pm. $40-$55. Royal Oak Music Theatre. theark.org

A legend in country and rockabilly.

Sonic Freeway

10pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

“Folky-Indie-Pop-Rock.”

20 saturday Saturday Night Bands: Hullabaloo

7pm. Ann Arbor Distilling Company. annarbordistilling.com

“An upbeat sonic expression.”

7pm. Arbor Brewing Company. arborbrewing.com Free

30 tuesday Acoustic Tuesday: Estar Cohen

7pm. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, Ypsilanti. arborbrewing.com Free

“Local jazz prodigy.”

31 wednesday The Ark’s Open Stage 8pm. $3. The Ark. theark.org

Get up on the well-loved stage and share some tunes.

Jay Fry

9pm. Mash. mashbar.net Free

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This Ann Arborite’s take on rock, prog, funk and fusion.

DRINK. EAT. SHOP

Downtown Ypsilanti Scan for map of Downtown!

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Artists Bri Howard (L) and Jamie Epsy Bollerud (R) are dedicated to providing tattoos their clients will treasure for a lifetime.

Healing through body art Lovely Monkey Tattoo helps breast cancer survivors by Jennifer Brough

At Whitmore Lake’s new Lovely Monkey Tattoo Salon, clients are met with soothing décor, comfortable seating, private consultation rooms, and a generally welcoming and calming atmosphere. Not your prototypical tattoo shop, owner and manager Dana Forester explains, “Although we have regular tattoo clients at this location, we specialize in realistic nipple and areola designs customized for each of our breast cancer survivor clients.”

15 years of tattooing

Forester has been in the tattoo business for 15 years: “I opened Lucky Monkey Tattoo in Ann Arbor in 2002. Over the last few years, I’ve been getting more and more requests from breast cancer survivors. Although their treatments are successful, they want help in covering scars and achieving a realistic look after surgery, which encouraged me to open our sister location, Lovely Monkey, in Whitmore Lake in September 2016.” Doctors work miracles for breast cancer patients with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, but dealing with scars and, in the case of nipple removal, an unrealistic look, can still be traumatic. “The main comments I get from my nipple

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and areola clients after application is ‘I can’t believe they look so real.’ and ‘I find myself looking in the mirror more than I ever did before,’” says Lovely Monkey tattoo artist, Jamie Espy-Bollerud. “Each of my clients is unique, dealing with different types of cancer, its complications, surgical reconstructions, and compromised skin. I provide free consultations to discuss specific concerns, take measurements and offer advice. I often send clients home with temporary tattoos, so they can determine if the color, size, and so forth is right for them. Clients can take some time to think things through, before they return for a two to four hour application followed by a check up and color touch up a few weeks later.”

Unique designs

Some clients opt for a regular tattoo. One client, after reconstruction, chose the application of a gorgeous rose design that enveloped her breast. Another, who eschewed reconstruction, chose a full torso goddess design. “One of my greatest satisfactions in this industry is seeing, first hand, how tattoos can transform a person. Tattoos are a deeply personal way to declare ownership

Bollerud tattoos realistic areolas and nipples, as well as custom designs for women who don’t want surgery.

of one’s body - to customize ourselves in a very individualized way. And that can be extremely empowering.” says Forester. Bollerud adds, “To work alongside these women is a blessing. They are the strongest and most poised women I have ever met. I feel very lucky to have a job that gives something back that means so much. This was a calling for me, but I am so lucky to do this for a living.

Lovely Monkey is the first local tattoo studio specializing in this practice and both Forester and Bollerud are overwhelmed by the response they’ve had from the community. Now, with clients from all over the state, they note that some health insurance providers cover the cost of application, which is in the $600 range. lovelymonkeytattoo.com

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outside the festival. In addition, topics that can be hard to talk about are much more accessible through film because watching a film is a very personal experience.” This year’s Festival features films that push the envelope on sensitive subjects such as politics and sexual identity, as well as reflecting on the past and its impact on the present. This year’s film fest promises to give viewers a lot to reflect on and talk about with films such as The Women’s Balcony and Fanny’s Journey.

Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival by Heidi Philipsen

The 16th annual Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival kicks off May 4, running until May 11, to bring the global Jewish experience to the Ann Arbor community, celebrated through the medium of film and related cultural presentations. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in advance at the Michigan Theater box office. The Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival is a great example of film and culture nurturing and embracing each other.

The Women’s Balcony

is a dramedy that dares to take on the complex nature of religious and gender politics inside a small orthodox Jewish community in Israel. A mishap at the synagogue leads to a widening of an often silent and tolerated divide between orthodox women and men. When the mishap is resolved under the leadership of the charismatic young, but ultra-orthodox, Rabbi, all hell breaks loose. This is a warm and witty film about the pain and frustration experienced when religious extremism is imposed on religious moderates which too often divides communities along gender lines.

Beginnings

The Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival started out as “The Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival” 19 years ago, exhibited at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. “Sixteen years ago, we established connections to the Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival, and were able to forge a partnership to become a sister festival in Ann Arbor. After about 13 years of developing our volunteer leadership and growing a unique audience, we essentially morphed into an independent festival,” says Clara Silver, Director of Operations at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor, who, along with JCC colleague Karen Freeland, has been involved in all aspects of running and organizing the largely volunteer-based and supported festival with great success.

Building a Legacy

What’s the spark that keeps this festival going for over 15 years? According to Silver, “movies are a natural draw for

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people because film allows them to see through someone else’s eyes. The Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival provides the community with an opportunity to see not only high quality films that rarely ever see mass distribution, but also to see films with Jewish themes and content.” In this case, she continues, “the audience gets to be the proverbial ‘fly on the wall’ for Jewish topics of interest that pique everyone’s curiosity but may not be readily available to explore

tells the true story of Fanny, a 12-yearold girl, who stays in a hidden home far from her Jewish parents during World War 11. She takes care of her two younger sisters until she is forced to flee in a rush, becoming the head of a group of eight children heading across occupied France. “It’s a riveting story that will keep you on the edge of your seat,” adds Silver, “The courage of these children and their stories is a very timely subject given the current conditions of refugees today and makes one think how lucky we are.”

For more information contact Karen Freedland at karenfreedland@ jccannarbor.org or 734-971-0990. May 4-11. $10 (students: $5). Michigan Theatre, 603 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, 48103. http://film.jccannarbor.org/

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theater Well, now you get to. You get to peek into this world and eavesdrop. And at the same time you’re not able to get away from it. MacGregor: I think part of the reason people responded to this play is they recognized themselves in the characters. It’s stuff that you think—but you think it’s just you—and you think, “There’s something wrong with me, and if I really let people know about this, people in white jackets would show up.” And then to see it played out on stage, and you see, it’s not just you.

Is truth better than fiction? (L-R) Claire (Aphrodite Nikolovski), Ridley (Alex Leydenfrost), Phil (David Bendena) and Lauren (Kate Thomsen) find out during an evening unable to lie.

Truth serum on stage Vino Veritas Returns to the Purple Rose

by Sandor Slomovits

Ragland: The actors, we’re not out there separately trying to

tell you a story. We’re there to get the story to you and to breathe with you, and to breathe for you when you can’t.

For its spring play the Purple Rose revives an old favorite, first produced there ten years ago, David MacGregor’s “Vino Veritas”, a dark comedy about two couples who, on Halloween night, drink a bottle of what is purported to be truth serum, a South American wine made from the skin of blue dart tree frogs. Current talked with MacGregor, and director, Rhiannon Ragland about the play.

Vino Veritas opened March 23 and will run through May 27, 2017, at the Purple Rose Theatre, 37 Park St, Chelsea. purplerosetheatre.org Tickets range from $20.50 to $41.

Did you see Vino Veritas at the Purple Rose 10 years ago? Ragland: I did. I was the understudy for both female roles. It

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When you’re directing it now, are you carrying memories of that first production? Ragland: I do carry memories of the play, but because it’s an

entirely different cast, with a very different set, so the story does get to be new again, and we do get to discover things.

I’ve seen two of your plays, David, “Gravity” and “Consider the Oyster,” and the seeds of both spring from science. “Vino Veritas” also seems to do that. What is it about scientific facts that spark ideas for you? MacGregor: It can be a historical fact or a scientific one, but it

has to relate to a human story. For “Gravity,” it was watching a documentary about Newton at two in the morning, half asleep, and hearing a quote from a letter in which Newton is writing to the philosopher John Locke, “You’ve endeavored to embroil me with women and I wish you were dead!” (Laughter) And I thought, “What the hell is that? That’s not the Newton I learned about in school!” So yes, it starts off with a kernel, an inciting incident if you will, that is then going to throw these characters into a world, into a journey out of the realm of their experience, or everyday life.

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What do you want people to know about this play? Ragland: The voyeurism of the play is what intrigues me. At

one of the first meetings with the designers someone said, “Have you ever been at a party, and seen the couple over in the corner having the fight, and while it doesn’t have anything to do with you, you can’t stop watching, you want to know what’s going on.”

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The feeling’s right in Ann Arbor Ladies night 2017 Local Ann Arbor businesses roll out the red carpet for Ladies Night 2017 with special offers, goody bags and one big party. Get a taste of the foodie scene with Avalon Cafe and Kitchen, Conor O’Neills, Real Seafood Company, and Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea. Or get a taste of retail therapy at Crazy Wisdom and Literati Bookstores, Vault of Midnight, Ten Thousand Villages, Moosejaw, Life is Good, and many more locations. Make sure to get your ‘passport’ and a stamp at each of the stops to enter a drawing for prizes. For full list of participating retailers and deals visit mainstreetannarbor.org —JB

Friday, May 19. 5pm. Main Street Area. 734-668-7112. mainstreetannarbor.org. Free

‘Girls play house, Women build them’ Empowerment through learned skills Habitat For Humanity of Ann Arbor will host “Women Build,” May 12-14. The weekend long experience is an opportunity for women who want to learn how to build to take a proactive step in serving the community by gaining some of the skills necessary to build a home. All tools are provided and no skills are required! The work days are 9 am-4 pm. Part of Habitat for Humanity’s effort to empower women and their families, multiple opportunities are available for involvement including becoming a fundraiser, participating in a build, and sponsorship.

May 12-14. 9 am-4 pm. $100 ($150/pair) (734) 882-2004 h4h.org/womenbuild

Paper faces on parade . . . Masquerade! The Maidstone Theatre hosts Macabre Masquerade May 26. Dress up in the manner of the Macabre, à la Tim Burton, Edgar Allen Poe or Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Grab a mask and join fellow macabre masters as vampires, dark faeries and sugar skulls. The masquerade is set to the tunes of rock bands Handsome Pete, Metal Horror Show, Sudden Tide and more. —JB Friday, May 26. $15. 6pm. Maidstone Theatre, 1425 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti. 734-483-6899. facebook.com/maidstonetheatre

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Ongoing [art] DIY Dragon Boats: Orientation Robin Hills Farm. robinhillsfarm.com

Participate in the Dragon Boat Festival with your own seaworthy vessel. Robin Hills Farms has orientations and workshops to prepare. May 15 and onward.

[literary] Literati Book Clubs

7pm. Literati. literatibookstore.com Free

1 monday 9am. Fusilier Farms, Chelsea. fusilierfamilyfarms.com. Free

Fusilier Farms opens their season to show their selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.

[health] Weekly Meditation Sitting

7pm. Washington Street Education Center, Chelsea. chelseamich.com

May 22: Poetry Book Club, May 24: Literati Book Club, May 30: Feminist Book Club, May 31: Eco Book Club. Registration is requested.

Free

[health] Ladies only Zumba

9pm. The Tap Room. taproomypsi.com Free

9:30am. $10-$15. Peachy Fitness. peachyfitness.com Wednesday & Fridays; 9:30-10:30am Saturdays; 8:30-9:30am Latin-inspired dance fitness.

[health] Free Community Yoga Class A2 Yoga. a2yoga.net

Tuesdays/11am Vinyasa, Fridays/5:30pm Vinyasa, Saturdays/8am Ashtanga. Sundays/4:30pm NIA.

[film]

Tuesdays Thrifty Ticket Tuesday

Times vary. $7. Goodrich Quality 16. goodrichqualitytheaters.com

GQT is giving a reason to get out and love movies, even on a Tuesday.

[misc]

Wednesdays Sporcle Trivia

7pm. The Rumpus Room, Chelsea. therumpusroomchelsea.com. Free

Pub trivia made by a community of whizzes.

[comedy]

Thursdays Summer Comedy Jamm

8pm. $5. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. aacomedy.com

Cut-loose comedy showcases 12 rising stars in the Detroit Metro area.

[misc]

Saturdays Saturday Morning Physics: Casting Light on the Fourth Dimension

10:30am. U-M Central Campus, 182 Weiser Hall. saturdaymorningphysics.org. Free

Spend a Saturday morning learning about our natural world.

arts & culture

[green] Season Opening Week

A 35-minute group meditation followed by a short discussion.

[comedy] Tap Room Comedy Night A mix of new and experienced comedians.

2 tuesday [art] Trip the Light

1pm. Prices vary. Riverside Arts Center. riversidearts.org Hip Hop Dance classes taught by Dizzy Roc and Macho-1.

[literary] The Moth Storyslam: First Impression

6:30pm. Ann Arbor Distilling Company. annarbordistilling.com Free

Prepare a five-minute story about a memorable first impression or stop by to enjoy as a listener.

3 wednesday [misc] um3detroit

9:30am. Robertson Auditorium and Blau Lobby. Search “um3detroit” on Event Brite. Free

A daylong showcase of researchers, educators and students on U of M’s connection to Detroit.

[health] Spring 2017 Cosmetic Open House

5:30pm. Chelsea Dermatology. chelsea-derm.com Free

A night to discuss cosmetic treatment options.

4 thursday [theater] Marketplace Stories: Folktales from the Arab World 10am. $8+. Towsley Auditorium, Washtenaw Community College. wildswantheater.org

This production was developed in collaboration with the Arab American National Museum, and is inspired by folktales from the Arab world.

[misc] Black Churches of Washtenaw County

6 saturday

6:30pm. YDL-Michigan. ypsilibrary.org Free

Learn about the role black churches have in the area.

[green] Chelsea Area Garden Club 19th Annual Plant Sale 8am. Chelsea Area Garden Club. chelseagardenclub.com Free

See what this garden club has to offer for your yard.

5 friday [misc] Library Camp 2017: An Uncomference

[green] Alumni Arbor Planting Day

Free

Alumni of Chelsea High School are invited to plant the Alumni Arbor.

9:30am. AADL-Downtown. aadl.org An informal conference that share ideas, technologies and discussions.

[literary] The Keep Ypsi Black Book Club 4:30pm. Black Stone Bookstore & Cultural Center. Find Black Stone Bookstore on Facebook.

This book club is a series of pop-up gatherings for creative discussion.

[art] Art Reception

10am. Chelsea High School. facebook.com/chsalumniarbor

[theater] Dialect Workshop

1pm. $25. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. a2ct.org An actor and voice-over artist leads teaches techniques for speaking in different dialects.

[green] Butterfly Survey Kickoff & Training

1:30pm. Natural Area Preservation Office. a2gov.org Free

5pm. Riverside Arts Center. riversidearts.org Free

Discover the art of Ypsilanti’s K-12 students.

Help keep track of the beautiful native butterflies. Registration is required.

[art] Hailey Banda Artist Talk and Gallery Sale

[green] Black Pond Woods Expedition

6pm. $9. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org

6pm. RnR Ceramics, Dexter. rrceramics.com Free

This ceramic artist shares her work and provides a discussion for the gallery sale.

[art] Opening Party for Text/Image 6pm. The Ann Arbor Art Center. annarborartcenter.org Free

The exhibition explores how artists and graphic designers use type to clarify and deliver messages.

Collect and study the creatures in the vernal pond under a video microscope.

7 sunday [health] 39th Annual Burns Park Run 8am. $5-$30. Burns Park. burnsparkrun.org

5k and 10k races through a scenic Ann Arbor neighborhood.

[film] Movie Premiere Showcase: Guardians of the Galaxy 2

[art] Old Hollywood B&W Mini Sessions

7pm. $20. Emagine Novi. emagine-entertainment.com

10am. $150. Muse Atelier Vintage. facebook.com/museateliervintage

A full evening of trivia, comedy and the premiere showing of Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

Revel in the world of old hollywood with a stylized photo shoot.

[comedy] Johnny Beehner

[green] Gardening and DIY Fest

He has a background in improv from Second City and the Upright Citizens Brigade. His comedy recounts tales of being a tall skinny kid in a huge family.

An all-day celebration of gardening, nature and the DIY spirit. Topics such as composting, vermiculture, container gardening and backyard beekeeping will be discussed.

8pm. $12. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. aacomedy.com

12:30pm. AADL-Downtown. aadl.org Free

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[theater] Anne of Green Gables

1:30pm. $17. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

The musical based on the classic book follows the orphan Anne on her journey to find the family she’s always wanted.

[green] Pollinator Gardens

10 wednesday [literary] An Evening of Poetry and the Written Word

7pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and TeaRoom. crazywisdom.net Free

This poetry and short fiction workshop is open to all writers. Writers are asked to bring 6 copies of their work.

11 thursday

2pm. YDL-Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org Free

Learn how to make beautiful gardens that support the local bees.

[film] The African American Cultural & Historical Museum Of Washtenaw County Living Oral History Project 3pm. AADL-Westgate. aadl.org Free

This Shakespearean drinking game experience is just like the Bard intended.

12 friday

This release of this documentary features the individuals interviewed in attendance.

8 monday

A drop-in guided meditation practice.

6pm. Cultivate Coffee & TapHouse, Ypsilanti. cultivateypsi.org Free

Costumes are encouraged in this coloring party set to the tune of 80’s classics.

9 tuesday [misc] How to Buy a Home in 2017

11am. YDL-Michigan. ypsilibrary.org Free

[comedy] Tina Giorgi

8pm. $12. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. aacomedy.com Smart wit and clever commentary.

13 saturday [green] Bioreserve Training

6:30pm. Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill, Dexter.

10am. Huron River Watershed Council.

This home buying and selling seminar goes over the buying process, mortgage options and the housing market in the area.

Get outside and help conduct rapid ecological assessments of the local grasslands, forests, wetlands and aquatic habitats.

[green] Designing Landscapes with Native Plants

[green] Butterfly Festival

7pm. AADL-Westgate. aadl.org Free

Drew Lathin of Creating Sustain able Landscapes talks how to incorporate native plants in a beautiful and wildlife-friendly landscape.

[literary] Susan Faludi: Backlash, In the Darkroom

7pm. Literati. literatibookstore.com Free

This Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist pens a memoir investigating her father.

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7:30pm. Pointless Brewery & Theatre. pointlessbrew.com

[health] Ypsilanti Open Meditation

[art] 80’s Coloring Party

[theater] Macbrew

Free

10am. Alexander G. Ruthven Museum. events.umich.edu Free Celebrate spring by learning about the butterflies life cycle, and witnessing them in their habitat.

[theater] Physical Characterization Workshop

1pm. $25. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. a2ct.org

This workshop covers how to find their neutral position and create postures and gaits to find character gestures.

14 sunday [health] The Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac Ann Arbor Goddess 5K and Mile Fun Run

8am. Location and pricing information is available after registration at epicraces.com/event/ann-arborgoddess

Celebrate women and mother’s day with a fun run. A portion of this event’s proceeds will benefit the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance.

[green] Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike

1pm. $5. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org

Enjoy a guided wildflower hike through the LSNC grounds followed by a short presentation on spring wildflowers in Michigan and the folklore surrounding some of the plants.

[literary] Literati Bookstore Presents Jo Nesbø 6pm. $30. Ann Arbor Distilling Company. literatibookstore.com

The 11th installment of the best-selling crime fiction series, The Thirst. Price includes a copy of the novel.

[art] Paint Night A2

7pm. $45. The Blue Leprechaun. paintnite.com

[film] Film Club

7pm. YDL-Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org Free

A book club style discussion of films with film critic Perry Seibert.

[literary] James Kakalios: The Physics of Everyday Things 7pm. Literati. literatibookstore.com Free

This professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy engages curiosity about everyday objects in narrative physics.

[misc] Trivia at the Alehouse

8pm. Chelsea AleHouse. chelseaalehouse.com Free

Show off your randomly collected knowledge.

17 wednesday [literary] Paula Hawkins

7:30pm. $30-$65. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

Author Paula Hawkins will read excerpts from her new novel, Into the Water, take part in an audience Q&A, and sign copies of the book. Ticket price includes a copy of the novel.

18 thursday

The booze will be provided at this adult painting and drinking party. Participants paint an enchanted rose.

[misc] Tecumseh Classic Car & Bike Show Series

15 monday

Check out all of the great cars and bikes from the past.

[film] A Room with a View

7pm. $8-$10. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

A british period piece starring Helena Bonham-Carter.

[theater] Auditions for “Anatomy of a Murder”

7:30pm. PTD Productions, Ypsilanti. ptdproductions.com Free

This play is based on a true story set in Michigan. They are looking for actors ages 25-70.

16 tuesday [literary] The Moth Storyslam: Traps

6:30pm. Ann Arbor Distilling Company. annarbordistilling.com Free

Prepare a five-minute story about a mouse trap, speed trap, emotional trap or just stop by to enjoy as a listener.

6pm. Old National Bank parking lot, 205 E. Chicago Blvd. Free

[literary] Lori Rader-Day

7pm. Aun Agatha’s Mystery Bookshop. auntagathas.com Free Author Lori Rader-Day joins the book club to discuss her latest thriller The Day I Died.

19 friday [misc] TechTwilight

6:30pm. $12-$15. Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. aahom.org

Check out the latest tech, engineering, and scientific innovations from local companies and student groups.

[comedy] Ricarlo Flanagan

8pm. $12. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. aacomedy.com

A club favorite at the comedy showcase.

20 saturday [health] Heart & Sole Run, Walk, Bike

8am. $27+. Chelsea High School. chelseaheartandsole.org

This fun run benefits St. Joseph Mercy in Chelsea.

[art] Catie Miller: Prints on Clay 10am. $160. Rovin Ceramics. rovinceramics.com

This two day hands-on workshop on the technique to transfer prints onto functional ceramics.

[comedy] Fundraiser: Spec Oly

Check out a hand-made upscale vintage inspired market for a unique gift or inspiration for home renovations.

[theater] NT Live: Hedda Gabler

7pm. $18. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

National Theatre live screens a play about a couple whose whose relationship unravels immediately after their honeymoon.

22 monday [film] My Own Private Idaho

7pm. $8-$10. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

5pm. $20. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. aacomedy.com

Comedy from a badge-wielding officer. All proceeds go towards Law Enforcement Torch Runs, which raises money for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

[green] Mayfly

5:30pm. $125. Leslie Science and Nature Center. lesliesnc.org

This special event invites guests to the LSNC for a pleasant evening. Guests enjoy drinks and a catered meal set to live music. Guests can wander the grounds with twinkling lights and visit the animal residents.

21 sunday

Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery.

24 wednesday [art] Art Show at Painting with a Twist 6pm. Painting with a Twist. pwata2.com Free

An art show featuring original work by their instructors.

[misc] Volunteer Orientation 6pm. AADL-Downtown. aadl.org

The Ann Arbor District Library is accepting volunteers for help with their events and activities.

[misc] Walk and Wag 2017

8am. $30-$50. Rolling Hills County Park, Ypsilanti. hshv.org

This 5k invites runners, kids and dogs to enjoy the race.

[misc] Michigan Vintage Volkswagen Car Show 9am. $5. Riverside Park, Ypsilanti. visitypsinow.com

Celebrate all things volkswagen: originals, restorations, customs, race cars, etc in this community show.

[health] The Great American Run

9am. $29. Kensington Metro Park. trailrunner.com/event/the-greatamerican-run/ An off-road trail run from 5k to 1M with yoga, drinks and giveaways.

[misc] Finders Keepers Vintage Market

10am. $5. Chelsea Community Fair. facebook.com/finderskeepersvintagemarket

26 friday [comedy] Kevin Zeoli

8pm. $12. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. aacomedy.com

High-energy humor that is a big believer at laughing at yourself.

29 monday [film] The Player

7pm. $8-$10. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected.

30 tuesday [literary] African American Authors Book Group

7pm. YDL-Whittaker. ypsilibrary.org Free

Lively discussions of books by African American Authors. See their website for information on the current title.

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person of interest Linda Fingerle by Cammie Finch

We chatted with Linda Fingerle, President and Managing Director of venture capital firm, Tappan Hill Ventures, about what it’s like to be in the business of capital investment as a woman, a progressive and an Ann Arborite for 19 years. How did you become involved with Tappan Hill Ventures?

I had the good fortune to branch out in venture capital on my own with my Ross Executive MBA classmates who became the foundation for Tappan Hill. The name Tappan Hill comes from the cross streets outside the Ross Business School, where we all met. What is the climate like for women in your line of business?

Women aren’t often on the front line in venture capital. It’s a tough business. Entering the field is more difficult for women, but that’s changing as women have careers that prepare them for the challenges of the industry. Does Ann Arbor encourage women to work as venture capitalists or as president of the University?

Ann Arbor is more progressive for women. I believe companies, and maybe more so in Ann Arbor, appreciate the level of excellence achieved through diversity. What makes Ann Arbor unique?

It’s a collegiate community with great diversity and charm and an abundance of culture and a continuous learning environment. Downtown is very entertaining with the eclectic shops and restaurants and residents take great pride in their neighborhoods. Where’s your favorite loval outdoor space?

My favorite outdoor space is enjoying food and good company at the many outdoor restaurants including Mani, Café Zola, Gratzi and Prickly Pear.

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Up and coming rap sensation Kulture wishing his Mom a Happy Mother’s Day@Music Matters in Ann Arbor

Karma Bellydance is all dolled up@ Festifools in Ann Arbor

Courtney Merta from Elite Stilt “stilt walking”@ Festifools in Ann Arbor

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Congratulations to U of M class of 2017 Grads Alexjandria Edwards & Kevin Yanos

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For beginners easing their way into the smoky world of smoking, Wild Side is everything you would expect in a smoke shop. Most of their glass is generic or branded by some company you’ve never heard of. That being said, if you’re not a super “heady” glass enthusiast, this is a great place to get the essentials and more. Whether you’re a freshman dipping toes into life experiences not required by AP tests or a senior citizen just looking for an arthritis-edge cutter, this place is solid. Exscape Smoke Shop

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Seemingly tailored for Google’s more alternativeleaning Ann Arbor employees, Exscape recently moved in next to 42 Degrees as an extension of a national retail brand. Aesthetically, this is the fanciest shop in town; it feels more like stepping into an Apple Store than a bong shop. But don’t let the bougie atmosphere intimidate you. The selection is solid and they even feature some Michigan-made glass.

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This shop has been in town for 17 years. They have a great curated selection that eschews low-end pieces altogether, favoring quality-made glass and accessories. Check the pieces from both local and nationally recognized artists that will turn heads (and destroy wallets). If you’re ballin’ on a budget, check out their KZOO Glass selection produced in a Kalamazoo hot shop known for making excellent affordable tubes. Pink Flamingo

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This is a newer shop, located just above Totoro, that features a diverse collection of artisan glass. The store itself is sleek and low-key, made in the image of a proper gallery and showcases a range of styles that fit any taste or budget. There’s also

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May ARIES (March 21-April 19): I have misgivings when I witness bears riding bicycles or tigers dancing on their hind legs or Aries people wielding diplomatic phrases and making careful compromises at committee meetings. While I am impressed by the disciplined expression of primal power, I worry for the soul of the creature that is behaving with such civilized restraint. So here’s my advice for you in the coming weeks: Take advantage of opportunities to make deals and forge win-win situations. But also keep a part of your fiery heart untamed. Don’t let people think they’ve got you all figured out. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my reading of the astrological omens, it’s time for you to take a break from the magic you have been weaving since your birthday in 2016. That’s why I’m suggesting that you go on a brief sabbatical. Allow your deep mind to fully integrate the lessons you’ve been learning and the transformations you have undergone over the past eleven months. In a few weeks, you’ll be ready to resume where you left off. For now, though, you require breathing room. Your spiritual batteries need time to recharge. The hard work you’ve done should be balanced by an extended regimen of relaxed playtime. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Apparently, a lot of kids in the UK don’t like to eat vegetables. In response, food researchers in that country marketed a variety of exotic variations designed to appeal to their palate. The new dishes included chocolate-flavored carrots, pizza-flavored corn, and cheese-and-onion-flavored cauliflower. I don’t recommend that you get quite so extreme in trying to broaden your own appeal, Cancerian. But see if you can at least reach out to your potential constituency with a new wrinkle or fresh twist. Be imaginative as you expand the range of what your colleagues and clientele have to choose from. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In speaking about the arduous quest to become one’s authentic self, writer Thomas Merton used the example of poets who aspire to be original but end up being imi-

free will astrology tative. “Many poets never succeed in being themselves,” he said. “They never get around to being the particular poet they are intended to be by God. They never become the person or artist who is called for by all of the circumstances of their individual lives. They waste their years in vain efforts to be some other poet. They wear out their minds and bodies in a hopeless endeavor to have somebody else’s experiences or write somebody else’s poems.” I happen to believe that this is a problem for non-poets, as well. Many of us never succeed in becoming ourselves. Luckily for you, Leo, in the coming weeks and months you will have an unprecedented chance to become more of who you really are. To expedite the process, work on dissolving any attraction you might have to acting like someone other than yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): On numerous occasions, French acrobat Charles Blondin walked across a tightrope that spanned the gorge near Niagara Falls. His cable was three and a quarter inches in diameter, 1,100 feet long, and 160 feet above the Niagara River. Once he made the entire crossing by doing back flips and somersaults. Another time he carried a small stove on his back, stopped midway to cook an omelet, and ate the meal before finishing. Now would be an excellent time for you to carry out your personal equivalent of his feats, Virgo. What daring actions have you never tried before even though you’ve been sufficiently trained or educated to perform them well? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ready for some subterranean journeys? They may not involve literal explorations of deep caverns and ancient tunnels and underground streams. You may not stumble upon lost treasure and forgotten artifacts and valuable ruins. But then again, you might. At the very least, you will encounter metaphorical versions of some of the above. What mysteries would you love to solve? What secrets would be fun to uncover? What shadows would you be excited to illuminate? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Why would you guzzle mind-clouding moonshine when you will even-

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “One of the advantages of being disorderly,” said author A. A. Milne, “is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” I wouldn’t normally offer this idea as advice to a methodical dynamo like you. But my interpretation of the astrological omens compels me to override my personal theories about what you need. I must suggest that you consider experimenting with jaunty, rambunctious behavior in the coming days, even if it generates some disorder. The potential reward? Exciting discoveries, of course.

tually get a chance to sip a heartreviving tonic? Why spoil your appetite by loading up on nonnutritious hors d’oeuvres when a healthy feast will be available sooner than you imagine? I advise you to suppress your compulsion for immediate gratification. It may seem impossible for you to summon such heroic patience, but I know you can. And in the long run, you’ll be happy if you do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You’ll always be my favorite what-if.” Many years ago, I heard that phrase whispered in my ear. It came from the mouth of a wonderful-but-impossible woman. We had just decided that it was not a good plan, as we had previously fantasized, to run away and get married at Angkor Wat in Cambodia and then spend the next decade being tour guides who led travelers on exotic getaways to the world’s sacred sites. “You’ll always be my favorite what-if” was a poignant but liberating moment. It allowed us to move on with our lives and pursue other dreams that were more realistic and productive. I invite you to consider triggering a liberation like that sometime soon. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’d love to see you increase the number of people, places, and experiences you love, as well as the wise intensity with which you love them. From an astrological perspective, now is an excellent time to upgrade your appreciation and adoration for the whole world and everything in it. To get you in the mood, I’ll call your attention to some unfamiliar forms of ardor you may want to pursue: eraunophilia, an attraction to thunder and lightning; cymophilia, a fascination with waves

and waviness; chorophilia, a passion for dancing; asymmetrophilia, a zeal for asymmetrical things; sapiophilia, an erotic enchantment with intelligence. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could go online and buy an antique Gothic throne or a psychedelic hippie couch to spruce up your living room. For your bathroom, you could get a Japanese “wonder toilet,” complete with a heated seat, automated bidet, and white noise generator. Here’s another good idea: You could build a sacred crazy altar in your bedroom where you will conduct rituals of playful liberation. Or how about this? Acquire a kit that enables you to create spontaneous poetry on your refrigerator door using tiny magnets with evocative words written on them. Can you think of other ideas to revitalize your home environment? It’s high time you did so. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Among America’s 50 states, Texas has the third-highest rate of teenage pregnancies. Uncoincidentally, sex education in Texas is steeped in ignorance. Most of its high schools offer no teaching about contraception other than to advise students to avoid sex. In the coming weeks, Pisces, you can’t afford to be as deprived of the truth as those kids. Even more than usual, you need accurate information that’s tailored to your precise needs, not fake news or ideological delusions or selfserving propaganda. Make sure you gather insight and wisdom from the very best sources. That’s how you’ll avoid behavior that’s irrelevant to your life goals. That’s how you’ll attract experiences that serve your highest good.

Homework: What’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever done? Testify! Go to Realastrology.com and click on “Email Rob.”

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GETTING YOUR DIGS IN Across 1. Thing dropped to “level” some rooms 6. Scotland yard makeup? 11. Ultimate place 15. “Bad news” 16. Mystery writer Gardner and people named after him 17. Floating 18. Two things that might tickle a “Doctor Who” superfan? 21. Outmoded footwear 22. Immune system fighter 23. Purple hue 26. “I don’t like it” 27. Max Scherzer stat 28. Made members of a colony mingle? 35. “Seinfeld” character who goes postal 37. Soccer star Suárez 38. And the like: Abbr. 39. Sweet wine 40. Turbaned fellow 41. “Me too” 42. Russian oligarch Deripaska 43. Clothing spec 44. Superhero alias of Hank Pym 45. Two roots used in salads? 48. Mason’s rival 49. Signal to start acting 50. M portrayer in the latest Bond series 52. “Princess Mononoke” genre 55. Late 58. BDSM figure who remains unused? 63. All crazy 64. Money recipient 65. False step 66. Brazilian soccer legend 67. Breed, as salmon 68. Scrum sport

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6. Loin cutter 7. Seaside bird 8. “I ignored that epic email you sent me” in Internet shorthand 9. Goaltending callers 10. Atlanta-toSavannah dir. 11. Most sporadic 12. Social activist Arthur 13. Recite, with “off” 14. Marx brother? 19. Non-violent protest 20. Somewhat 23. Wise teacher 24. Nipple ring 25. Stared at openmouthed 26. Public transport 29. Actress Dushku 30. Punched with the fists 31. Medicinal funding org. 32. Part of a flower 33. Husk-wrapped treat 34. Moves stealthily 36. 2012 cult film about male strippers 40. Baronet’s title 41. Busch’s brewing partner 43. Her over there 44. “___ from that ...” 46. Takes to court 47. Kind of logical statement 51. Gandhi’s father 52. Like right now 53. Famous person 54. Famous person 55. Info 56. Editor Wintour 57. Fret over 59. Brady scores: Abbr. 60. Bit of energy 61. Softball pitch path 62. Use a skillet

Down 1. In shape 2. Dramaturgy deg. 3. Poet’s contraction 4. Madonna’s nickname 5. “Bohemian Rhapsody” guitarist

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