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The Bands of Bonnaroo
We did more than dance and complain about the heat at this year's Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee. It turns out, we actually got some work done! We managed to steal some time with 21 Pilots, Royal Thunder, and U-God for exclusive Current interviews. Head to the web to check them out and relive our Bonnaroo 2013 experience.
Music Festival Report Card: Bunbury
The staff trekked down to Cincinnati for the second annual Bunbury Music Festival. Check out our report card and see if the fest made the grade or hit a sophomore slump.
Exclusive interview with Bethesda
Bethesda's Sunday set at Bunbury was an uplifting experience for festival goers. The heat was wicked, but Bethesda's sound and energy attracted worn-out music-lovers to the small stage and got the audience dancing. Luckily, we were able to get a quick interview with the Ohio band after their set.
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Co-publisher/Chief Financial Officer ^ After a 76 year tenure at UM, the University Club restaurant will be closing its doors for good on August 13. The restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the Michigan Union, will be replaced by franchise cafe and bakery Au Bon Pain and a Starbucks. 734-936-2701. www.uunions.umich.edu/uclub ^ Athleta, a clothing store that specializes in women's athletic wear, is replacing the storefront formerly occupied by Hollister at the Briarwood Mall. 734-769-9610. www.athleta.com ^ Frank Cheng, owner of Lansing-based sushi restaurant Tamaki, is planning to bring his fast-casual version of Sushi to downtown Ann Arbor at 521 E. Liberty St. 517-483-2650. www.tamakiroll.com ^ V2V, a women's lifestyle boutique located in the Kerrytown Market, is adding an additional storefront in the under-construction Arbor Hills shopping center on Washtenaw Ave. The boutique plans on an August 22nd opening with the rest of the shopping center. 734-665-9110. www.shopv2v.com ^ Elevation Burger, a fast-casual Virginia-based burger franchise, is opening its first Michigan location at 3365 Washtenaw Ave in the Chalmers Place shopping center. Franchisees Mike and Sarah Tayter, both UM alumni, have purchased the rights to open three Elevation Burgers in Michigan. 734-585-0467. www.facebook.com/ElevationBurgerAnnArbor ^ A Buffalo Wild Wings franchise will replace the Damon's Grill that closed down last February at 3150 Boardwalk Dr. www.buffalowildwings.com. ^ Wheels in Motion is almost finished with the major expansion project on 3400 Washtenaw Avenue that will make it the largest bike store in Ann Arbor. 734-971-2121. www.wheelsinmotion.us ^ Hola, a halal Mexican restaurant owned by Ali Hijazi, is coming to a 2,200 square-foot former office space at 2709 Plymouth Rd. Located between Songbird Cafe and Curry Up restaurants, the menu will consist of halal Mexican food or dishes that are prepared using Islamic guidelines. ^ The Big House is currently being repainted with 3,500 gallons of paint and will be adorned with a new 48-foot-wide electronic marquee that will promote student athletes and athletic events. The project will be completed in time for the 2013 football season. 1201 S. Main St. 734-647-2583. www.umich.edu ^ Seva Restaurant is relocating from is home on 314 E. Liberty Street to the Westgate Shopping Center at Maple and Jackson Roads. Owners Maren and Jeff Jackson decided to move their vegetarian restaurant after the rent on Liberty Street was scheduled to increase by more than 50 percent. 734-662-1111. www.sevarestaurant.com
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The Ann Arbor District Library is helping area residents express their creativity and get animated this summer with a Paper Collage Cut-Out Animation Workshop for adults on Sunday, August 11. Animation Professor and UM alum, Brad Pattullo, will lead a hands on workshop on the basics of short film making with cut-out scenes and characters. Pattullo has worked on several animated television programs, including “The PJs” and “Celebrity Deathmatch.” A children’s workshop will take place on Saturday, August 10, 11am-4pm. Lunch will be provided. Registration required. Free. 12:305:30pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 419-327-8301. www.aadl.org —JG
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Any fans of the original Karate Kid Trilogy (not the 2010 remake where the kid actually learns kung fu in China!) will recognize the zen properties of Mr. Miyagi’s “little trees”—the bonsai. In the film Mr. Miyagi uses the cultivation of the bonsai tree to teach Danielson patience and the tough little ancient plant becomes a metaphor for the resilientbut-picked-on Daniel LaRusso. Since 1970, the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society has been promoting the art of bonsai to the community in much the same way as the fictional sensei Miyagi. On Saturday & Sunday August 24-25, Matthaei Botanical Gardens will host the 41st Annual Ann Arbor Bonsai Society Show where over 100 of the society’s members’ best trees will be on display. There’ll be special workshops, demos and vendors throughout the weekend. Visitors can also vote for the Peoples’ Choice in different categories. 10am-4:30pm. $3. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 734-647-7600. www.annarborbonsaisociety.org —JG
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Chelsea, MI
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, or a day filled with small-town activities that are great for a date or a family fun, head to Chelsea, that lovely town located just 15 minutes outside Ann Arbor.
Chelsea House Victorian Inn Wake up in this cozy bed and breakfast that
features Victorian style décor, and is the home of Kim and Jim Myles. The couple provides unbeatable hospitality and the house features rooms for affordable prices. Perhaps even book the intimate Carriage House Suite. The location places you in the middle of Chelsea’s shops and restaurants that cater to a day of relaxation, or enjoy recreational activities at the nearby Waterloo Recreation area nearby. For more information call Kim at 7344752244, or email at innkeeper@chelseahouseinn.com 118 E Middle St, Chelsea
Back to Roots
Located on Main St. in downtown Chelsea, head on over to Back to Roots to enjoy a full local farm breakfast and a cup of gourmet coffee. The menu includes everything from American to vegetarian to various Asian food styles. Profits are used to bring awareness and effort to social justice issues. If you like the food or the vibe, come back at night to hear live music. 115 S Main Street
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Chelsea Teddy Bear Company Stop off for either a tour of the toy museum or shop at this popular Chelsea attraction. The city is known as the home of the teddy bear, and the factory is full of activities for a large group or a date. Pick out an unstuffed bear and bring it to life with the help of the friendly staff. Take your new teddy bear home and enjoy it for a lifetime.
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Jets
When you get hungry or ready for a cold one, be sure to walk back down Main St. and grab a pizza and a brew at Jets Pizza. Located in the heart of downtown Chelsea, it is the only Jet’s in the country that sells beer, currently offering 41 beers on draft. Choose from square or round pizza, paired with a salad or a side of wings or check out the wide selection of subs. Jets is the perfect place to take a break. Located on 506 N Main St
Just Imagine
Stop in to this all-in-one book, toy, and music store. This Chelsea gem has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a best seller or a local interest book, a game to take home and enjoy, or considering taking up a musical instrument, this place has it all. Chat with the knowledgeable staff to find what Just Imagine can do for you. 108 E. Middle Street
Smokehouse 52 Top off the night at this
delicious BBQ restaurant. Also located on Main St, take that special someone to this new Chelsea attraction. Enjoy a drink at the bar or unwind at a table. Taking BBQ back to the basics, Smokehouse 52 emphasizes the importance of slow cooking. The quality is there, but the steep prices are not. Barbeque not your thing? The menu features many other delicious entrees including burgers, salads, salmon, steak, and more. Drink in this chill atmosphere. 125 S. Main Street
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Mule Skinner Boot Shop
Chelsea is home of the best place to buy your leather goods in the Southwest Michigan. Mule Skinner Boots and Western Wear provides excellent customer service that will leave you with the perfect fit just for you. The family business adds that extra customer care and concern and the knowledgeable staff will make sure you leave with the best selection. If you are not already satisfied with their wide selection of popular brands, they will be sure to adjust your leather good so that it’s a perfect fit. Choose from styles ranging from $200 to $2,000 and you will walk out with an unbeatable quality boot.
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Buy one pair of boots at regular price and get the second pair for 40% off! 118 South Main • Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.0342
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Enjoy our guide to the most loved seafood delicacy. It's our catch of the month. by Nick Roumel
Yes, there is such a thing as too much sushi.
At the end of our sushi odyssey, seekers cried “no more.” Perfectly good raw fish, rice and seaweed went into the trash. Whether they stirred the nocturnal urgings of the raccoons and other night raiders, I do not know. Our panel finished its wine and scattered. And left me to memorialize the experience.
What is Sushi?
What we regard as sushi took shape in 18th century Japan. Rice was seasoned with rice vinegar and pressed with fresh fish from Tokyo Bay. This “fast food” was eaten without utensils. While there are myriad ways to prepare
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sushi, the constant is sticky, short-grained rice seasoned with a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and salt. In the 1920’s, outdoor sushi carts blossomed in Japan. With the advent of refrigeration, indoor “sushi bars” proliferated. The booming post-war economy and advances in shipping helped introduce sushi world-wide. The first reported sushi counter was in 1962, at Nippon Restaurant on East 52nd Street in New York. In 1970, the sushi bar “Osho” opened in Hollywood and catered to celebrities; a few years later, a chef in Los Angeles invented the ubiquitous California Roll. Forty-three years later, you can buy packaged sushi in Kroger, and Current Magazine is chasing the tail of Washtenaw County’s twenty-or-so sushi restaurants.
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Judging Sushi
The New York Times notes in a 1997 article the challenges of describing sushi. All might agree that freshness of the fish is the key; but what is “fresh?” For example, the tuna that finds its way to Ann Arbor on a Friday evening was not swimming that morning—perhaps not even that week. Commercial tuna boats travel long distances to find their catch, and often don’t return until taking on 20,000 lbs. of fish—which will have been iced down and held for close to two weeks. The Times notes, “If well handled, such a fish will have a clean taste, no fishy odor, and seem to dissolve in the mouth.” So “freshness” really means the care with which a fish has been preserved in ice, and may encompass color, texture, clarity, and smell. Fish that “melts in the mouth” has a fattier texture. That ruby red tuna steak that looks great for the grill, for instance, is not as prized for sushi as the pale pink “toro” or belly cut with the highest fat
Sushi chefs, ideally, are masters who have taken up to ten years of apprenticeship to perfect their craft.
The Rules
The Sushi Odyssey presented a particular challenge. As with most others, the difficulty was paring down the list of restaurants. It is beyond the scope of this article to sample the twenty-odd places in Washtenaw County which specialize, at least in part, in sushi. We narrowed it down by eliminating chain restaurants; a few others with scant press or reviews; and finally - in one fell swoop - the five or six sushi counters near UM’s central campus. (We would have selected Sadako, which tended to have higher reviews than the others, but they were closed.) To compensate for the narrow selection, we dispensed with the usual Odyssey scoring and ranking system. Instead we assigned everyone to pick up two orders each, assembled at a final meeting spot, and went through the eight take-out orders one by one, with gusto, to trepidation, and finally some aversion as we transitioned into a sushi coma. continued on pg. 14 ecurrent.com / august 2013 13
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sushi is raw. Sushi restaurants often make rolls that are cooked tempura style (battered & fried). California rolls are a great place to start too, with avocado, cucumber and cooked imitation crab meat (called kamaboko or surimi).
• Start with what you know.
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Sushi is not that different from eating any fish, it’s just not cooked. If you were to put it in the context of ‘seafood’ it should be easier on the neophyte palate. If you like grilled or smoked salmon, then a piece of salmon sushi shouldn’t be that much of a reach.
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• Try ‘vegetarian’ sushi.
Just to get yourself in the ‘sushi mode’ you might want to try rolls without any meat in them. Kappa Maki (cucumber rolls) are a good place to start.
• Start with the cut rolls (maki)
The Rest of the Crowd It would not be fair to single out the other five places we tried. Heather probably nailed the overall tenor of the evening, with “Midwestern sushi can be very good but it is not outstanding.” One restaurant’s offering went into the garbage after just one tentative bite. Another presented an indiscernible fish that could have been surf clam. Thin, red on the outside and white on the underbelly, it was tough. Jack quipped, “I have a hole in my shoe this can fix.” Another thought it was ‘krab’, and Patti offered “pig ear” sushi. Jack pressed it and warned, “Don’t eat it.” continued on pg. 16
instead of sushi or sashimi. The cut roll or hand roll (temaki) is a good way to start off if the thought of eating raw fish might be off-putting. With the rolls, the items are inside and not staring you in the face, and the rice is a nice buffer for you to become more accustomed to the concept of eating fish raw.
• Try the items with the least
‘fishy’ intensity. The milder items are a great place to start. Scallops (hotategai), red snapper (tai), squid (ika), and halibut (ohyo) are particularly mild, and are great for beginners. The general rule is the less oily, the less fishy, so keep that in mind. ecurrent.com / august 2013 15
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Final Thoughts And Lessons This was a tough Odyssey. Even given our foodie credentials, and Jack’s experience in Japan, many of us had newly burgeoning sushi awareness. For example, tasting the salmon roe topping, Ken commented, “This orange stuff is good!” Similarly, Patti had not previously tried eel. Taking a bite, she exclaimed, “Nick! Eel is delicious!” Whereupon a long discussion of eel ensued. Heather agreed, “I love eel but I once got the wrong kind at home. It was a horrible
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Learned experience. They were baby eels and it was like cooking a pot of worms.” Jack went from there to discuss eel fishing, and commented that with all this pure protein he was eating, “By 11 PM I’m going to be Superman!” That said, no one was feeling too super at the end of the night, as we all had varying cases of sushi fatigue. Sushi is not an “all you can eat” product. It should be eaten within minutes of the chef’s presentation, and thoughtfully. As the New York Times noted, at a superior sushi restaurant, “The atmosphere is serene.” In contrast, our takeout sushi was not eaten immediately, and our increasingly raucous evening was anything but Zen-like. We hope to have offered some insight into the history of Sushi and its foray into the Midwest. Let an experienced sushi guide take you to some of the best places. Engage in “Okonomi,” the practice of ordering sushi a few pieces at a time. And when you are done, politely say, "gochiso sama deshita," which literally means "it was quite a feast." It’s best if you keep your comments about shoe leather to yourself.
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My Seekers
My odyssey panel set out armed with only the knowledge of a Western foodie, save for our resident expert, Jack Savas, who served in Japan as a diplomat. His diplomatic skill was not as useful as anticipated, as we discovered when Jack began greeting Washtenaw county sushi chefs in fluent Japanese, only to discover that many local chefs are of Korean descent. The sushi panel consisted of all veterans from previous Current Food Odysseys (Pizza, Beer, Burger, BBQ, and Vegetarian).
Patti Smith Ken “Sky” Walker Sky, a sports writer, has joined Current for all but the Vegetarian Odyssey. His dry wit and plain spoken commentary cut through many a fishy moment.
The only veteran of all six odysseys, “Teacher Patti” is into craft beer, blogging and social networking. She is currently working on a historical book of downtown Ann Arbor for Arcadia publishers.
Mike Pitsch
Mike brings his engineer’s technical curiosity to the table, and has refined his tastes for good food through his world travels with …
Jack Savas Nick Roumel
Your author, a food lover with many years of restaurant, bar, and Heather Leavitt catering experience, and a Heather is the owner of “Sweet Heather long time food writer. Anne” (www.sweetheatheranne.com) famous for its beautifully designed cakes and other sweets. Heather also cooked at eve the restaurant for three years, assisted Courtney Clark of “Cake Nouveau” with her Food Network “Cake Challenge” successes, and has been recognized in Metro Detroit Bride, CBS Detroit, Edible Wow (Cover Story), University of Michigan LSA Alumni Magazine and Inspire Bride Magazine, among other publications.
Jack learned food at the feet of his Greek “Papou” who owned a Detroitarea restaurant. Jack earned his cooking certificate from Schoolcraft College and immersed himself in Japanese food and culture as a diplomat serving in Tokyo. He guided us through much of the language and nuance of sushi.
Rosemarie Pitsch
Rosemarie, a professional health and science writer, who was precise in her descriptive terms and made the most delightful faces as each new plate of sushi made it her way. Rose and Mike have accepted almost every Odyssey challenge.
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ongoing Westland Farmers Market 36601 Ford Rd, Westland. 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. N/A. (734) 786-8401.
Every Thursday this market, run by Growing Hope, features local vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables along with homemade prepared foods and crafts - all grown or made in Michigan. Accepting many forms of payment: cash, SNAP/EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/ debit cards. www.growinghope.net
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Wednesday & Saturday, 7:00-3:00pm; Wednesday Evening Market, 4:00 pm-8:00pm. 315 Detroit St.
This unique farmers maket experience offers you the chance to shop, sip, dine, and be merry! There will be live music, food carts, a non-profit sponsored beer and wine garden, as well as educational food demos throughout the season. Ends Wednesday, September 26.
Chelsea Farmers Market
8:00 am- noon. Downtown Chelsea on Park Street. www.chelseafarmersmkt.org
Every Saturday, enjoy highquality, locally grown food and hand-crafted artisan products including jewelry, Celtic arts, soaps and lotions and more.
Saline Farmers Market 8:00 am- noon. S. Ann Arbor St., Downtown.
Every Saturday this summer, enjoy a large selection of produce and specialty items like maple syrup and cheese, as well as unique locally handcrafted goods.
Ypsilanti Depot Town Farmers Market
100 Rice St, Ypsilanti. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. N/A. 734-786-8401.
Every Saturday, one of Ypsilanti’s two farmers markets, run by Growing Hope, featuring 40 vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, cheese, meats, plants and seedlings, soaps, laundry detergent, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan. Accepting many forms of payment: cash, SNAP/EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/debit cards. www.growinghope.net
Wednesday Wine Tasting 6-7pm. $25. Paesano’s, 3411 Washtenaw Ave. 734-971-0484. www. paesanosannarbor.com
Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers Market
Ferris St & Hamilton St in Downtown Ypsilanti. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (734) 786-8401.
Every Tuesday, one of Ypsilanti’s two farmers markets, run by Growing Hope, featuring 40 vendors selling a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and baked goods, cheese, meats, plants and seedlings, soaps, laundry detergent, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan. Accepting many forms of payment: cash, SNAP/EBT (Bridge Card), WIC Project FRESH, Senior Market FRESH, Double Up Food Bucks, and credit/debit cards. www. growinghope.net.
7 wednesday Eat the Season: Summer Feast
6:30pm-9:30pm. $75/person. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Rd. 734645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com
The beautiful thing about Summer is the bounty and fantastic fresh flavors. In this technique-focused hands-on class, we will celebrate Michigan’s seasonal produce at its nutritional best. You’ll learn how to choose, clean, blanch, sautee, fry, bake and dress a veritable feast, then we’ll gather to enjoy every sun-kissed bite!
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‘Ferragosto Festival’, also known as Assumption Day, is an ancient Italian holiday celebrated in midAugust with art, music, entertainment, games, and food. On August 14, Paesano is throwing their own special celebration, and they’ve invited a special guest --- Fiat. The evening party will include a casual appetizer buffet featuring grilled Italian favorites from Chef David matched with a variety of summer Italian wines from Specialty Wines and Italian beer from Peroni. An extended dance floor will allow the more adventurous party-goers to show off their best moves. In addition to the food and dancing, there will be multiple colorful Fiat 500’s and other classic Italian cars on display for ‘sampling’, courtesy of Suburban Fiat. According to Paesano owner Mike Roddy, “Our version of this Italian holiday will be quite the party.” 630pm. $50 (+ tax & grat.). 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-971-0484. paesanosannarbor. com -GMK
8 thursday Scrumptious Summer Veggies
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. $15. (734) 7868401. The Growing Hope Center, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti.
Join us for a cooking demonstration class with Harvest Kitchen using fresh, seasonal produce. Register online at www.growinghope.net or call (734) 786-8401. Workshop cost is $15. (Scholarships are available based on financial need. Please contact getintouch@ growinghope.net for more information.) www.growinghope.net
Homemade Ravioli
6:30pm-10pm. $75/person. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Rd. 734-6451030. www.annarborcooks.com
Join us for a hands-on evening with Francesca Giarraffa where you will roll up your sleeves and get up close and personal with the ravioli-making process! Master the dough, the fillings, and the sauces. This one is all about practice, practice, practice - and the best part - you get to learn from a native Italian chef! Come hungry!
A guest wine representative will teach you about various Italian wines. Sample 5 different kinds of wines with delicious appetizers.
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Making Vegetarian Nori Rolls with Kevin Sharp
10 saturday Creating Picnic Desserts with Keegan Rodgers
2pm-4:30pm. $25 non-members/$10 members. Home of Lisa Gottlieb, 722 Soule Blvd., Ann Arbor. www.peoplesfood.coop
Everyone loves a picnic and to have tasty food while enjoying the great outdoors. You will learn how to make simple portable treats the whole family can enjoy. Gluten-free and vegan recipes will be included. Registration required.
14 wednesday Feriae Augusti
6:30pm. $50 (+ tax & grat.). 3411 Washtenaw Ave. 734-971-0484. www.paesanosannarbor.com
‘Ferragosto Festival’, also known as Assumption Day, is an ancient mid-August festival celebrated in Italy. (see more p.19)
Cornman Farms’ Summer Harvest Dinner 7pm-10pm. $50/person. Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave. 734-663-3663. www.zingermansroadhouse.com
The first Cornman Farms’ dinner of the year, this summer harvest menu will be filled with fresh summer vegetables and feature meats from Cornman Farms’. Radishes, cucumbers, squash, squash blossom, tomatoes, spinach and potatoes will all be harvested hours before the dinner. Join us for the first dinner of the season and celebrate the summer harvest with Cornman Farms’ and Zingerman’s Roadhouse!
16 friday Date Night: Grill Master!
6:30pm-10pm. $150/pair. Registration required. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor. 734-6451030. www.annarborcooks.com
Back by popular demand! Bring your special someone and have some fun in the kitchen cooking up this fun GRILL MASTER menu! And please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your meal.
17 saturday Gardening & Cooking with Kids
11:00 am to 1:00 pm. $15 per family. The Growing Hope Center, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401.
A gardening and cooking workshop geared for the whole family to enjoy, from “farm-totable.” Registration required. (Scholarships are available based on financial need. Please contact getintouch@growinghope.net for more information.) www.growinghope.net
2pm-4:30pm. $25 non-members/$10 members. Home of Lisa Gottlieb, 722 Soule Blvd., Ann Arbor.
Learn how to make delicious and healthy vegetarian nori rolls with marketing manager and foodie Kevin Sharp. They are easy and fun once you learn the simple technique. Participants will leave with a rolling mat, recipes, and whatever rolls they’ve made. Registration required.
19 monday Eggplant Parmesan
6:00pm-8:30pm. Whole Foods Market, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy. 734-997-7500. www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Instructor Francesca Giaraffa will teach the basics of how to make delicious eggplant parmesan.
22 thursday Farmers Market Vendor Highlight Series
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. $15. The Growing Hope Center, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401.
Get tips and advice from one of your favorite growers from the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, Nightshade Army Industries. Includes tasting! Register online at www.growinghope. net or call (734) 786-8401. Workshop cost is $15. (Scholarships are available based on financial need. Please contact getintouch@growinghope.net for more information.) www. growinghope.net
25 sunday Chefs in the Garden
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. $65. The Growing Hope Center, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. www.growinghope.net
Join us as talented, local chefs from Silvio’s Ristorante Italiana & Pizzeria and Zingerman’s Creamery dish up seasonal fare during this delicious dinner party at the Growing Hope Center’s urban farm in the heart of Ypsilanti! Proceeds benefit Growing Hope’s work to help people improve their lives and communities through gardening and healthy food access.Tickets for this benefit dinner are $65 and can be purchased at chefsinthegardenaugust.eventbrite.com. More information about Growing Hope and its mission and programs, as well as sponsorship opportunities for this event, can be found at www.growinghope.net.
26 monday All-American BBQ Buffet and Zinfandel Tasting
7:00 pm. Quarter Bistro, 300 S. Maple. 734-995-1818. www.villagecorner.com
Enjoy a flavorful summer buffet accompanied by a crisp
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American lagers
by Oliver Roberts, Wolverine State Brewing Co. Head Brewer
At the Wolverine State Brewing Company we like to call “Premium” and “Amber” Lagers our “flagship beers.” They truly are what started everything rolling for us as a craft lager brewery in Ann Arbor. The Premium Lager is a “classic American Lager” style, crisp and quaffable, with plenty of real German brewing style flavor. It is, some say, the foundation upon which we build everything here, and that is true. Made with all American ingredients, including water from Washtenaw County’s Huron River, this brew is designed to quench your thirst as an easy-drinking, smooth lager beer. The Amber Lager, began as a beer on tap the first day we opened. Called “District 16” after the brewing district in Vienna, this award winning beer is brewed in the Vienna Style with a blend of Vienna malt, Munich malt, and Pilsner malt. This traditional lager is medium bodied, showcasing a slight toasty aroma, and perfectly layered with delicate malt flavors. By using choice German hops it drinks with a well-balanced and sessionable finish. The beauty of this brew is it’s clean, savory taste matched by its vibrant amber color. By the end of August we will offer premium lager in 12 ounce cans, which you can purchase on your way down the street to your favorite tailgate party as the cans will ONLY be available in the Tap Room. Both the Premium and Amber lagers are available every day in our Tap Room and in many fine grocery and package stores in the area including Busch’s, Kroger, Whole Foods, and Meijer.
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27 tuesday Cornman Farms’ Tomato Dinner
7pm-10pm. $50/person. Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-663-3663. www.zingermansroadhouse.com
The tomato bar makes its return – numerous different tomatoes, handmade fresh mozzarella, really good olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and fresh grown basil – fill up your plate as many times as you can! Cornman Farms’ beef and pork will add to this late summer feast, making it a meal to remember. Space is limited and this dinner sells out quickly, act fast and reserve now. Reservation required. If event is sold out, call 734-663-3663 to add your name to the wait list.
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The new British invasion Frank Turner delivers refreshing folk-rock from across the Atlantic by Steven J Athanas There is a sad, deflating theory that there is nothing new under the sun; that the human race has run out of creative ideas. As it applies to rock and roll, the fable goes, there’s nothing original to stick in your ears. Pop, rock and roll—whatever you choose to call it, now seems nothing more than a series of rehashed chord progressions, recurrent verbal sentiments and redundant guitar solos, all sewn together with a stompin' beat.
End of the world, indeed.
And yet, when you watch Frank Turner's video for "Recovery" (scan QR Code above) all the doom and gloom of musical pop culture just doesn't matter. Turner and his band, The Sleeping Souls, are depicted in the video playing in what looks like a large warehouse with a dancing crowd. The video is artistically clipped into horizontal (and then vertical) thirds. Each segment of the screen cleverly slides to cover and reveal parts of Turner with caricatures of skeletons, sea captains, etc. While the images are pretty catchy, it would be overstatement to describe it as artistically shattering. Turner delivers clever lyrics (So I've been pounding on the floor and I've been crawling up the walls/ And I've been dipping in my darkness for serotonin boosters/ Cider and some kind of smelling salts) at the top of his vocal range, and bolsters his songs with catchy melodies and a solid supporting band. Everything about his music just works. One listens to him and thinks 'this man could have been part of the British Invasion of the 60's.' The whole Tape Deck Heart album is filled with great tunage. In fact, the whole Frank Turner back catalog is worthy of your auditory attention. During his youth in Hampshire, England, Turner started out in a punk band called Kneejerk, and despite the pop and folk overtones of his solo career, the energy and vitriol of punk still runs in his music. One might think that the mixing of two disparate music styles (folk and punk) would make it difficult to find a following. "Some people I knew from the punk scene back in the day have made snarky comments about what I do now, but I think that has a lot more to do with success than anything stylistic,” Turner says. "My duty as an artist is to make the best music I can. Whether any part of that alienates anyone isn't really my concern.” Turner’s first favorite band spearheaded a different kind of british invasion—the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. "The first band I fell for was Iron Maiden,” he says, “and from there I spent a couple of years as a proper metal
kid. Then Nirvana showed up and steered me towards punk rock—The Descendents, NOFX, Black Flag and so on." The power-cord bombs of punk and metal remain in turner's music, and give otherwise pop songs some muchneeded gravitas. Though "Recovery" is a story of making one's way back from a bad relationship (as well as a rockin' love song), Turner is not afraid to use his music to make political and social statements. "My politics come from considering the world around me, and from my voracious reading of history (of all times and places)," Turner says. "I'm a classical liberal, really—Thomas Jefferson, Adam Smith, that kind of thing. I am optimistic about the future. We live in a pretty special time in human history, by most all metrics."
Songwriting as learned art
Because of his background in bands with various musical leanings, he's had to adapt to a changing style of songwriting. " I feel like I've learned about songwriting as a craft in itself, detached from genre considerations," Turner says. "I've also written a lot of songs and am keen not to repeat myself, so you have to dig a little deeper as time goes by; but the flipside is that, hopefully, you find something more interesting." So how far would he like to see this go? "I'm curious to see what happens when I push on the doors that I come across, and I don't want to get bored. With those as my guiding principles, I'm happy to just see what happens." Even at the relatively young age of 31, Turner's got some road scars. "The road has its ups and downs," he says. "I've lived like a king and slept like a tramp. I've been running since 1998 (constantly since 2004) so I've covered a fair few miles in my time. On balance though I love it, wouldn't trade it for anything." During Turner’s TV appearance on Conan O'Brien, his on-camera apprehension was palpable. "Ha, well, that was kind of a new one for me. TV is strange," he says. "It's kind of like playing in a vacuum. Trying to find a way to throw your heart and soul into a song in front of a camera is something that you have to work on. It was good to do though." In his defense, he looked much more at ease recently on Letterman. Rock stars come and go, but every once in awhile, for whatever reason, one will stick and have substance. Such is the case of Frank Turner, whose persistent sincerity is, in no small part, the reason he’s still climbing. Frank Turner's Monday, August 5, show at The Blind Pig is SOLD OUT. ecurrent.com / august 2013 21
Like Father like Daughter The Ark / Saturday, August 10
Between the two of them, father-daughter duo San and Emily Slomovits have an extensive history at The Ark. San, a frequent Current contributor, has been playing shows there since 1973. Emily first joined him onstage ten years ago when she was just nine years old. Since then, she’s become an exceptional violinist and vocalist, performing her original folk music both solo, and with her dad or other musicians at venues throughout Michigan. On Saturday, August 10th at the Ark, the two musicians will perform as part of the CD release party for their debut album Innocent When You Dream. The album, which is one part folk and one part jazz, features the father-daughter duo’s beautifully blended harmonic vocals and tender songwriting. 8pm. $15. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. www.theark.org.—GMK
1 thursday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
Sonic Lunch: The Ragbirds - Liberty Plaza Led by dynamic, energetic front woman and multiinstrumentalist Erin Zindle, A2’s The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world to create a fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler’s bow. 11pm. Free.
Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop The Paths - Blind Pig
This A2 group is gaining buzz for their ambient rock sound. 9:30pm. $5 / $8, under 21.
2 friday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic Stella! - The Ark
This four-piece, all-women, American roots band from Detroit, Michigan, has been referred to as a singer-songwriter supergroup with three-part vocal harmonies and four songwriter voices. 8pm. $15.
Olivia Millerschin Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
Driven by an artful, quirky blending of all of her favorite genres (pop, jazz, soul, folk), the multi-talented Michigan based singer/songwriter brings her ethereal voice and spirited instrumentation. 8:30pm. Free.
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3 saturday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
The Understorey Chelsea Alehouse Brewery
This duo is comprised of Jessica and Matt McCumons, who have created thoroughly compelling original songs as well as stylized covers. Now backed by a full band, they produce upbeat and rhythmic folkrock with country roots. 9pm. Suggested donation of $5.
Judy Insley & Almost Perfect - Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
This multi-talented trio has combined their musical gifts in a unique blend of original songs, as well as carefully selected covers by other admired artists and writers. 8:30pm. Free.
4 sunday Jazz, Blues & R&B
Hot Club of Detroit Kerrytown Concert House
More than seven decades after the innovations of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, featuring guitar virtuoso Django Reinhardt, combos called Hot Clubs carry on the gypsy jazz sound around the globe. None, however, offers a fresher take on the tradition than the Hot Club of Detroit, led by fast-fingered Reinhardt disciple Evan Perri. 7pm. $10-$35.
5 monday Dance & Techno
Factory - Necto Nightclub Every Monday features A2’s best goth, industrial, synthpop and alternative dance with DJ Jinx. 9pm. $1-$3.
Classical & Spiritual
PhoenixPhest Grande - Kerrytown Concert House This is The Phoenix Ensemble’s combined chamber music festival and full-scale Suzuki institute. Featuring world-class faculty and a noncompetitive, nurturing atmosphere, this event is one of a kind. 8pm. $15.
6 tuesday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
The Martha Redbone Roots Project - The Ark
Redbone’s music flows equally from her father’s North Carolina gospel legacy, proudly on display in her unique, awardwinning blend of Native American elements with soul and funk and her deep roots in Appalachian folk and Piedmont blues favored by the matriarchy that raised her on a rich sojourn from Clinch Mountain, Virginia to Harlan County, Kentucky and beyond to Brooklyn’s mean streets. 8pm. $17.50.
Laith Al-Saadi The Black Pearl
Soulful acoustic rock and blues covers and originals by this local singer-guitarist. 8pm. Free.
7 wednesday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
Dan Henig - Black Pearl
Henig’s music evokes the radio friendliness of John Mayer and Sara Bareilles, while introducing a sophisticated lyrical depth reminiscent of Leonard Cohen. His songs easily commit to memory with a smooth, warm voice singing them. 8pm. Free.
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8 thursday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop The Vagrant Symphony - Blind Pig
The idea of The Vagrant Symphony is to stray away from the conventional notion that you need a bass player, singer, drummer, rhythm guitar, and lead guitar to have a successful band. The members of this group don’t play the same instrument from song to song and it keeps it lively and fun. 9:30pm. $5 / $8, under 21.
Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
Chris Vallillo Downtown Library
Join nationally-known musician Chris Vallillo as he brings this rich heritage to life in a lively performance/discussion of roots music and its impact on people’s lives. 7pm. Free.
9 friday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
J. Washburn Gardner Silvio’s Organic Pizza
Gardner will bring you songs of love, pain and coffee. 7pm.
Joel Palmer Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
Known for his folk, blues and swing style, Joel is also a trained vocalist who can belt out a song or croon a tune while creating the sound of a small combo with his guitar. Audiences are treated to old nostalgic classics, jazz and swing tunes, and well-written originals. 8:30pm. Free.
10 saturday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Kathy Kosins Kerrytown Concert House
In a “LIVE BY REQUEST” performance, you choose your favorite song from a menu of 200 Great American Songbook Classics. Kathy invites you to order from off the “menu”. As a bonus you can also choose the musical style in which your favorite song is presented. 8pm. $10-$30.
Music City
Ann Arbor Farmers Market / Thursday, August 15
Few cities are as entrenched in music culture as Nashville, Tennessee—nicknamed ‘Music City’, Nashville is well known as a center of the music industry. On Thursday, August 15, the Kerrytown District Association is hosting their sixth annual ‘Nashbash’, an event that has built a tradition of showcasing the music of Nashville here in Ann Arbor. The free concert takes place in the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. In addition to the live music, there’s BBQ by Aut Bar, beer and wine, and an afterparty at the Aut Bar with music on their outdoor patio. Four acts will be playing during the event: Wild Ponies, Whit Hill and the Postcards, Haphazards, and Matt Boylan. All of the performers except Matt Boylan are currently based in Nashville, including Whit Hill who spent much of her creative career in Ann Arbor. Free. 5pm. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St. 734-769-2999.—GMK
Jazz, Blues & R&B Bluescasters Guy Hollerin’s
Rollickin’ blues is served up with cold brews for this hot summer jam. 8pm. $5.
11 sunday Classical & Spiritual
Louis Nagel Kerrytown Concert House
Celebrated pianist Louis Nagel returns to Kerrytown Concert House to present a concert on the music of Mozart and Debussy. 4pm. $5-$30.
13 tuesday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Jody Raffoul w/ Wes Buckley - Black Pearl A Canadian pop-rock singersongwriter described as a hybrid of Bono and Bruce Springsteen. Raffoul is joined by masterful back-up vocalist and acoustic guitarist Buckley. 8pm. Free.
14 wednesday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
Jake Shimabukuro The Ark
Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake is a virtuoso on a mission to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of much more than the traditional Hawaiian music many associate it with. 8pm. $35.
15 thursday Country & Bluegrass
Greensky Bluegrass Liberty Plaza
They’re known to throw a great party with their amazing songwriting and contagious musicianship, which has prominently placed them as one of the future leaders on the American bluegrass scene. 12pm. Free.
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16 friday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
Songwriters In The Round w/ Annie Capps, Whit Hill & Kitty Donohoe Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room Crazy Wisdom is delighted to host three of the best female singers/songwriters anywhere to be found – and all very popular and much loved local favorites! 8;30pm. Free.
17 saturday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
Timothy Monger Chelsea Alehouse Brewery His work both as a solo artist and as bandleader of nationally
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acclaimed folk-rock group Great Lakes Myth Society has been lauded by critics and fans alike for its weave of inspired lyrical songcraft and warm Midwestern spirit. 9pm. Suggested donation of $5.
Jazz, Blues & R&B
Chris Canas Blues Revolution - Guy Hollerin’s
The C2B Revolution has a well blended set of classic covers and funky smooth originals that keep the audience jumping and the party going. 8pm. $5.
18 sunday Jazz, Blues & R&B
Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge - The Ark With Lage’s background in modern jazz and new music, and Eldridge’s deep relationship with bluegrass as well as his membership in the widely acclaimed band Punch Brothers, this duo lives at the nexus of bluegrass and jazz, of improvisation, spontaneous
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composition, and virtuosic refinement. 7:30pm. $20.
19 monday Jazz, Blues & R&B John Lee Hooker Jr. The Ark
John Jr. says that his sound is two parts R&B, one part jazz and downhome blues. It all adds up to an evening of great urban sounds and an artist who, whether he admits it or not, has some of the charisma of his famous father. 8pm. $15.
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22 thursday Country & Bluegrass
Pure Michigan Black Box Summer Series: Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys - Te-
cumseh Center for the Arts Fantastic roots music from America’s Third Coast. Featuring swing jazz, progressive bluegrass, crisp vocals, and plenty of clever songwriting, the band’s throwback sound weaves musical magic. 7pm. $10.
23 friday
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Jazz, Blues & R&B
An eclectic mix of styles from blues, R & B, and jazz to rock and country by the Detroit Music award-winning singersongwriter Stalker and songwriter-guitarist Rawlings. 8pm. Free.
The concept of a small group, combined with traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms has positioned Los Gatos as a consistent crowd pleaser. 8pm. $5-$25.
Beth Stalker w/ Jim Rawlings - Black Pearl
Los Gatos 15th Anniversary Kerrytown Concert House
George Bedard - The Ark
A2’s resident guitar genius George Bedard just keeps getting more creative as he goes along. Tonight’s show brings a new album, “Further On,” and a new show that delves into ragtime, some acoustic blues, New Orleans jazz, classic swing, jump blues, Chicago blues, and early rock ‘n’ roll. 8pm. $20.
24 saturday Jazz, Blues & R&B Terraplanes Guy Hollerin’s
Weekly Blues and Brews gets rowdy with the Terraplanes. 8pm. $5.
25 sunday Country & Bluegrass
Bill Bynum & Co. - The Ark
Downriver Wayne County resident Bill Bynum writes hardcore country and bluegrass songs steeped in the music his Southern-migrant parents brought to Detroit. With songs both traditional and original, and a sound that’s at once as comfortable as old jeans and as fresh as a new blade of grass, Bill Bynum & Co. is a band that’s easy to love and hard to quit. 7:30pm. $15.
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26 monday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop
Rickie Lee Jones - The Ark
Named by VH1 as one of the 30 greatest women in rock, Rickie Lee Jones has been hard to classify ever since she came on the scene. She’s performed straight jazz, blues, synth pop, new wave rock, pop covers, trip-hop, gospel, ambitious singer-songwriter music, and more, putting her unique spin on each style.8pm. $45-$75.
28 wednesday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Billy Raffoul And Garret Bielaniec - Black Pearl
Two outstanding musicians from different sides of USA and Canada unite for Classic Rock and Blues covers and originals. 8pm. Free.
29 thursday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
The Appleseed Collective wsg Red Sea Pedestrians The Ark
Mix the Hot Club of Paris with the sweaty soul of Dixieland, a couple blades of bluegrass, a pinch of ragtime beat, and a western swinging swagger and you’ve just conjured the sound of The Appleseed Collective. 8pm. $15.
Back in the Closet
The Michigan Theater /Thursday, August 29
Brilliantly bizarre, R. Kelly is the Willy Wonka of R n’ B and his episodic musical drama Trapped in the Closet is his tremulous boat ride through the psychedelic tunnel. An extended hip-hopera album about secrets and infidelity, Trapped sees R. Kelly play an extended cast of misfits in a series of delightfully tacky misadventures narrated by his silky singing voice. Real talk. Bring your child-like sense of wonder to the Michigan Theater’s interactive screening of Trapped in the Closet as part of its Cult Films for Summer Nights series. No shame allowed. $8, $6.50 members. 10pm. Michigan Theater. 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org—JS
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Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic
Country & Bluegrass
Reilly is on a musical journey of faith and spirit. His songs touch deep reserves of compassion and joy within the hearts of his listeners, giving encouragement to others on the spiritual path. 8pm. Free.
Sonically restless and critically lauded, this Ann Arbor-based alt-country outfit has been tapping into that gleaming vein of auditory gold that travels back into the early part of the last century. 8pm. Free.
Joe Reilly - Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
Hoodang - Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
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film The Italian Stallion
Few films have garnered the critical praise of Frederico Fellini’s 8 1/2. The definitive movieabout-making-movies, 8 1/2 stars Marcello Mastroianni as troubled moviemaker Guido Anselmi, who dodges producers, his wife and his mistress while searching for his everelusive inspiration. The film breaks down as Guido—a cypher for Fellini himself— remembers his long history of infidelity, watching his personal life crumble while his career flourishes. At times comic, sexual and disturbing, 8 1/2’s Guido is the kind of well-rounded character that typified Italian Realism. By the end of the movie you won’t know what is real or what is a dream, but you will know Guido—and by extension, Fellini. 1:30pm Sunday, August 25, 7pm thursday, August 27. $8-10. Michigan Theater. 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org —JS
1 thursday Taxi Driver
10pm. $8 non members/ $6.50 members. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org
In Martin Scorsese’s classic 1970s drama, insomniac exMarine Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) works the nightshift, driving his cab throughout decaying mid-’70s New York City, wishing for a “real rain” to wash the “scum” off the neon-lit streets. Part of the Summer Classics After Dark Series, Taxi Driver presents a Manhattan skewed through Travis’ point-of-view, where De Niro’s now-famous “You talkin’ to me” improv becomes one more sign of Travis’ madness.
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Renoir
Time and price TBA. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org
Set on the French Riviera in the summer of 1915, Gilles Bourdos‘ lushly atmospheric drama Renoir tells the story of celebrated Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, in declining health at age 74, and his middle son Jean, who returns home to convalesce after being wounded in World War I.
Brooklyn Castle
6:30pm. Free. Downtown Library, Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4265. www.aadl.org.
Brooklyn Castle is the story of five members of the chess team at a below-the-poverty-
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line inner city junior high school who have won more national championships than any other in the country. This award-winning 2012 documentary follows the challenges these kids face in their personal lives as well as on the chessboard. The biggest obstacle thrust upon them arises not from other competitors but from budget cuts to all extracurricular activities at their school.
4 sunday Sing-a-long The Sound of Music
1:30pm. Also Tuesday August 6 at 7pm and Thursday August 29 at 10pm. $15 non-members/ $10 members. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org
Part of the Summer Classic Film Series, enjoy singing along to this musical classic, with lyrics on-screen and a goodie bag. One of the most popular movie musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a young nun in an Austrian convent who regularly misses her morning prayers because she enjoys going to the hills to sing the title song.
11 sunday The Kiss
1:30pm, also Tuesday August 13 at 7pm. $10 non-members/ $7.50 members. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org
Irene (Greta Garbo) is a young woman unhappily married to an older gentleman. She is in love with a young lawyer, but unable to find a solution to continue their romance, they stop seeing each other. Irene starts spending her time with the son of her husband’s business associate. When he leaves for college, he begs her for a goodbye kiss. After a chaste kiss, Pierre steals another – as Irene’s husband takes notice. A murder mystery and trial ensue. this 1929 film will screen with accompaniment by a live organ as part fo the Summer Classic Film Series.
15 thursday Willow
10pm. $8 non members/ $6.50 members. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org
Though Willow was one of director Ron Howard‘s few boxoffice disappointments, it definitely deserves a second look. At once an epic celebration and a gentle spoof of the sword-andsorcery genre, the film concerns the efforts by little person Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) to protect a sacred infant from the machinations of a wicked queen (Jean Marsh). This screening is part of the Summer Classics After Dark series.
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SLC Punk
12am the evening of August 17. $7. The State Theater, 233 South State St. 734-761-8667. www.michtheater.org/state
What’s it like being the only punk rockers in the biggest Mormon community in the world? Stevo (Matthew Lillard) and Heroin Bob (Michael Goorjian) provide the answer to this and other questions in SLC Punk. Stevo and Bob (whose name is actually an ironic reference to his fear of needles) are two friends fresh out of college who sport mohawks and blue hair, listen to hardcore and try to live up to their own anarchist ideals while figuring out what to do with their lives.
18 sunday Lawrence of Arabia
1:30pm, also Tuesday August 20 at 7pm. $10 non-members/ $7.50 members. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org
David Lean's epic masterpiece will screen as part of the Summer Classic Film Series. The titular character, a flamboyant and controversial British military figure grapples with his conflicted loyalties during his WWI service in Arabia. Starring Peter O’Toole as Lawrence, alongside Alec Guinness, and Anthony Quinn.
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Playing the Troublemaker A voice professor on laying vocal revolutionaries. by San Slomovits.
Dexter’s Encore Theatre is presenting Les Miserables until August 18. Stephen West, who plays the role of Javert, is a professor of Music in Voice at the University of Michigan and has had a long and illustrious career in musical theater and opera. He’s appeared in many of the most renowned opera houses in the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Bayreuth, and the Opera National de Paris. Last summer he played Tevye in the Encore’s production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Tevye is such a loveable character. Javert is... not.
This is the wonderful thing about being an actor, being able to plumb the depths of entirely different psychological personages. I, as an actor, call on either personal experiences, or emotions that will feed a characterization. As Tevye, those are usually happy, family things. As Javert I get to find a very concentrated nationalistic sense, a policeman who goes by the book. He believes very strongly that what he’s doing is ordained by God. And the conflict inside him—that turns 180 degrees and then causes him to kill himself—is that life does not play out according to that natural plan he had in his mind. With Tevye, there were tremendous religious struggles, but again, it was all about rules and the way things are supposed to be.
That’s fascinating. Maybe Tevye and Javert are not so different after all.
I hadn’t thought about it until just now, but with Tevye, too, it was about the way things have always been, and always should be, but they don’t end up that way.
But the reason that Tevye is not a tragic figure, like Javert, is that he is able to bend.
Right. He’s able to do that and Javert is not. He’s too rigid. I think it’s a great political commentary on virtually any nationalistic system at any time—you’re going to find elements that do things by the book and they will not bend. I think there’s a pretty strong parallel for that in our own country right now. (Laughter)
Talk a little about the musical differences between these two roles. Fiddler is a musical, but Les Mis is almost opera.
Strictly speaking, this is an opera, because every word is sung. Stylistically it’s different from a grand opera, a Verdi or Mozart, in that it’s a musical theater style. Because of the spoken dialog in Fiddler there’s a much more natural, real way of communicating. In a musical such as Fiddler, or South Pacific, in traditional American musical theater, we speak and our emotions become heightened in whatever we’re saying until we have to sing what we’re saying. (West’s voice steadily rose throughout that last sentence; by the end he was singing.) In Les Mis it’s already at that heightened level. That’s what opera is, already at that heightened level, and Les Mis is just in a different style. I have to act and present it in a musical theater fashion, rather than in an operatic fashion. Les Miserables runs at the Encore Theater until Sunday, August 18. Encore Theater, 3126 Broad St. Dexter. (734) 268-6200. www.theencoretheater.org ecurrent.com / august 2013 27
theater 1 thursday The Seagull
8pm. $15 general/ $5 students. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-904-7049.
Vacation by the lake—a summer idyll, or a train wreck? Will the young playwright romance his muse? Will the diva get a ride to the station? Can the doctor get rid of his patients? These questions and more drive The Seagull, a play by the Russian master, Anton Chekov. Traditionally done in a serious/ dramatic fashion, this production approaches The Seagull with a lighter touch. Brass Tacks Ensemble will approach things with a less is more attitude. This shows runs through Saturday, August 3
2 friday Frankie Paul
8pm and 10:30pm, also Saturday, August 3. $10 advance, $12 at door. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St. 734-996-9080. www.aacomedy.com.
Frankie Paul has been touring professionally since 1990 and entertaining audiences all over the country. He is fast becoming a prominent force in the world of comedy! He has a unique knack for taking a typically unnoticeable situation and placing it to new levels of hysterics! From fishing, scuba diving, and female body builders to marriage, kids, and how we choose the animals we eat. Frankie Paul hits them all from angles you know but never see coming! All done with an unstoppable high energy delivery! Frankie has had numerous TV appearances on FOX TV, NBC and Comedy Central as well as dozens of radio shows like “Rick & Bubba” and “Bob & Sheri” plus many others, and of course he has performed live in all the top comedy clubs and theaters around the country and abroad!
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The Grass is Sometimes Greener
Would you take a second chance with your first love if given one? Playwright Don Zolidis’ Miles and Ellie, examines just that. It tells the tale of two young teenagers who fall in love, break up, and then reconnect again 20 years later. The play, in its world premiere, shows the humor that exists in heartache as the two main characters awkwardly reconnect with each other after Ellie returns home to spend Thanksgiving with her quirky family. It doesn’t take her long to realize that Miles is still pining after her, which cues the hilarious antics, and leaves the audience pondering personal hypotheticals: “What if?” It runs through August 31 at the Purple Rose Theatre. $27 - $42. Go to www.purplerosetheatre.org for show times. 137 Park St., Chelsea. 734-433-7673.—GMK
3 saturday Joe Moses Showses
3pm. $20 general, $45 VIP seats (limit 100 seats). Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org
Writer, actor, internet celebrity and robot fighter Joe Moses rose to prominence in a musical internet-spoof of the Harry Potter series. He’s been doing one-man shows since 2010 and now he’s taking his acclaimed (mostly) one-man show on world tour, and of course, being a U of M grad, he’s bringing it to Ann Arbor. Guest starring Curt Mega (“Glee”) and Tessa Netting (Billy Elliot). VIPs include a meet and greet with the cast beginning 1 hour prior to scheduled showtime.
9 friday Nathan Timmel
8pm and 10:30pm, also Saturday, August 10. $10 advance, $12 at door. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St. 734-996-9080. www.aacomedy.com.
Comedian and writer Nathan Timmel has: performed at comedy clubs across the country, recorded several comedy CD’s—two of which receive regular airplay on Sirius/ XM Satellite Radio—and thrice visited the nationally syndicated “Bob & Tom Show.” Cutting past partisan politics and getting down to matters we all agree
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on is one of Nathan’s many skills as a wordsmith. Though the media may try to separate us as a people, Nathan is here to unite all using one weapon: the sound of laughter.
16 friday Kristen Key
8pm and 10:30pm, also Saturday, August 17. $12 advance, $14 at door. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St. 734-996-9080. www.aacomedy.com
Audiences can’t help but love the rapid-fire style of comedy coming from the “Preacher’s Kid”, and though female comics sometimes struggle to find work, Kristen Key is booked not for being a woman, but for simply being funny. After being seen by millions of comedy fans on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, she moved to Los Angeles and has continued to utilize opportunities in radio, television, writing, and live performance. Kristin’s writing was regularly featured in Life & Style Magazine’s Style Slip-up section. She currently has two full-length comedy CDs “Where The Cab Takes You” and “Buckle Up.”
23 friday Mike Bonner
8pm and 10:30pm, also Saturday, August 24. $10 advance, $12 at door. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase,
314 E. Liberty St. 734-996-9080. www.aacomedy.com.
A 14-year veteran of the standup comedy scene, Bonner was one of 10 comedians selected in 1999 to appear at the prestigious, HBO sponsored “US Comedy Arts Festival” in Aspen, CO. After a near fatal car accident in early 2001 almost took his life, five months later he went on to win the “Bay Area Black Comedy Competition”. Most recently he’s performed on “Comics Unleashed w/ Byron Allen,” and this summer on “Last Comic Standing.” A native of Detroit, Bonner’s act focuses on family life with his wife and three kids.
30 friday Bryan McCree
8pm and 10:30pm, also Saturday, August 24. $10 advance, $12 at door. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty St. 734-996-9080. www.aacomedy.com.
Bryan is a nationally known comedian, seen on “Mad TV” and Comedy Central. Most recently earned honors as a best of NBC’s “Stand Up For Diversity” finals. He has shared the stage with the likes of Sinbad, George Wallace, and the Isley Brothers. He has a natural charm on stage, and his infectious giggle often incites laughter among the masses. His natural acting talent shows through in his act as he plays his funniest character: himself.
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^ Mount Clemens Savings and Loan, Mount Clemens, Designed by William Kessler. Photographer: Balthazar Korab, Courtesy of the Library of Congress. < Reynolds Metals Regional Sales Office, Southfield, designed by Minoru Yamasaki. Photographer: Balthazar Korab. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Michigan modern The Cranbrook Art Museum showcases design-crazy state by Louis Meldman
On now through Sunday, October 13 (don’t wait till then), is a fabulous exhibition at the Cranbrook Art Museum, “Michigan Modern: Design That Shaped America,” which shows how, right here in Michigan, art and design were revolutionized into what philistines like me call simply “modern.” We Michiganders should never forget that we were an epicenter of American life and worldchanging design. Not just vintage automobiles (they’re in the show, too). Not just furniture, the interior decorative designs that we grew up with and used every day, and that are still with us. Not just buildings, but timeless life spaces that will live on as long as civilization perseveres. A sample of the work on display: Minoru Yamasaki lived and worked in Bloomfield Hills—his World Trade Center in New York was flattened by terrorists, but his Bloomfield Hills Temple Beth El and Birmingham Unitarian Church are still standing, and so is much of the Wayne State University campus that he designed. Albert Kahn, the foremost American industrial architect of his day, designed Cranbrook House, the residence of the visionaries George and Ellen Booth who started the whole Cranbrook thing. Kahn did the Fisher Building, the General Motors Building and half the University of Michigan central campus. Eliel Saarinen designed the Cranbrook campus, a National Historic Landmark. His son, Eero, grew up there and became one of America’s leading architects. His work included the General Motors Technical Center campus, the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Detroit’s Lafayette Park is the world’s largest collection of Mies van der Rohe’s residential architecture, and includes one room that has assembled a Lafayette Park apartment, including Herman Miller interior decoration and trompe-l’oeil walls so you get the re-created outside view from the inside. There are too many other Michigan artists and designers featured in this exhibit to mention them all.
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Also at the CAM are the iconic furniture and other decorative designs of the Cranbrook-based artists, including Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, George Nelson and so many more who were recruited to Herman Miller, Inc. in Zeeland, near Grand Rapids. Shortly after WWII, Herman Miller took these designs and manufactured the pieces that have defined “modern” ever since. There is a fascinating series of photographs capturing the artists at work. I’d never seen pictures of half of them, even though I’ve loved their chairs, lounges, clocks, sculptures, homes, fountains and public buildings for as long as I can remember. Especially exciting was the presentation of the work of Alden B. Dow, the son of the founder of Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan, who earned degrees in engineering at the University of Michigan and architecture at Columbia, and studied under Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin. At the 1937 Paris International Exposition, he received the Diplome de Grand Prix, awarded to the finest residential architect in the world—in that contest, he entered his own house and studio in Midland, which is now a National Historical Landmark. On UM’s Central Campus today you can see his Fleming Administration Building. Across the street from the Law School, it opened in 1968, and is known by everyone as the President’s House. The show also includes a fascinating collection of paintings from 1936-1974, featuring the remarkable work of Cranbrook artists Wallace Mitchell and Zoltan Sepeshy. While the weather is nice, take a tour of the vast Cranbrook Gardens. You can pick up a map of suggested sights at the front desk of the CMA. Bring your family to see what a design-crazy state they’ve been living in. Exhibit runs through October 2013. Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm. Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. www.cranbrookart.edu/museum ecurrent.com / august 2013 29
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Taking It to the Streets
Following its two month run in Ann Arbor, the project Inside/Out, arranged by the Detroit Institute of Art, is moving to Ypsilanti through August 2013. The DIA is placing framed reproductions of their most famous masterpieces from its collection along Ypsi’s main streets and public places. Ypsilanti is among 25 communities the DIA has selected to host outdoor art installations, taking art out of the museum and into the streets. Free to the public all day, in various locations. Visit the website for an interactive map of installations. Detroit Institute of Art, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-833-7900. www.dia.org/calendar/event—JT
New Exhibits
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Group Painting Project
Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St. 7-9pm. 734-994-8004. www.annarborartcenter.org
Each person will paint a canvas to represent a part of a large picture. The individual canvases will be assembled together at the end of the evening to reveal the larger group. Pre-registration required: call 734-926-4122.
Paint the Town
$30. Black Door Gallery, 133 East Chicago Blvd. Tecumseh. 517-301-4019. nartists.org
Black Door Gallery provides an exciting and creative new way to spend a Friday night. Participants are guided by an instructor through an acrylic painting from beginning to end. No experience necessary. Participants are welcomed to bring a beverage of their choice and snack foods. Black Door Gallery provides coffee and desserts and all painting supplies. Event recurs every Friday night.
Reception: New Abstract Paintings 7-10pm. Free. WSG Gallery, 306 S Main St. 734-761-2287. www.wsg-art.com
Join WSG Gallery for an opening reception celebrating the work of Elizabeth Schwartz. The artist will display a brand new set of abstract paintings, inspired by nature, including water, leaves, branches and the sky.
3 saturday Reception for Map It
5-7pm. Free. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N Huron St. Ypsilanti. 734-480-2787. www.riversidearts.org
Map It is a juried exhibition at Riverside Arts Center. The exhibit will run through Saturday, August 24.
Mont Saint Michel: An Island Beyond Time - Photography by Sandy Schopbach Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org
This exhibit of 47 photographs is a visual exploration of the many facets of Mont Saint Michel, one of France’s most recognizable landmarks. Mont Saint Michel is magic. Everything about the island is improbable: its location, its creation and its longevity. Sandy Schopbach divides her time between France, where she has worked as a translator, interpreter, tour guide and freelance journalist, and the U.S., where she works as a court interpreter and also managed the Bird of Paradise jazz club in Ann Arbor.
4 sunday Guided Tour: Isamu Noguchi/Qi Baishi/Beijing 1930 2pm. Free. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. www.umma.umich.edu
This exhibition will shed new light on the transformative relationship between American
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DIYpsi founders left to right: Marcy Davy, Cre Fuller and Sherri Green
How to do DIYpsi Inside Depot-town’s art fair experience By Jennifer Xu
By now you’ve survived the monsters that are Ann Arbor’s Art Fairs, the shelves of tents knocking into each other like wooden dolls. Maybe you’ve checked out the Shadow Art Fair in Ypsilanti, an offbeat performance art exhibition that took its last gasp this year. But what about an art fair with objects you can actually browse and buy, with items located somewhere in between the bizarre and hyper-commercial? Welcome to DIYpsi, the newest, hippest art fair this side of metro Detroit. DIYpsi was founded by Ypsilanti artists Marcy Davy, Cre Fuller, and Sherri Green two years ago in response to Shadow Art’s impending extinction. The three wanted to provide “a really, really good shopping experience,” showcasing the best of local artists at affordable prices. These artworks run the gamut of creativity, from robot lamps welded from food processor blades and coffee pots to handcrafted bowties to housewares carved out of hollowed-out books and test tubes. “There’s not a lot of people who are making anything similar to other vendors,” Davy says. The trio describes DIYpsi as a microcosm of what it means to live and work in the rough, rustbelt town of Ypsilanti. Though the vendors of this year’s DIYpsi hail from places as far as Pittsburgh, the trio has made sure to give special consideration to local Ypsi artists when selecting works to showcase. Such a move falls in line with the fundamental mission of DYIpsi. A major goal of the fledgling art fair is to keep dollars circulating locally, funding the creative class emerging from Ann Arbor’s struggling sister city. Ypsilanti – big enough to have a beating downtown, but small enough to avoid the ever-encroaching influence of Starbucks – has long contained an incredible sense of community. The residents of Ypsi love the town’s historic charm, and they want to keep it that way. For the past three winters, DIYpsi has held its winter expo in the wooden recesses of Corner Brewery, an airy space in the heart of Depot Town famous for its home-
brewed beer. This summer, DIYpsi will be moving outdoors, its tents overlooking Riverside Park at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival Beer Garden. The aesthetic of DIYpsi has, unsurprisingly, a do-ityourself feel. Previous iterations of DIYpsi brought in The Lunch Room, a vegan eatery that just recently opened its brick-and-mortar doors in Kerrytown, and eat, a hip, locally sourced restaurant on Packard – back when both establishments consisted of little more than a hot plate and a table. This year’s art fair promises a similarly roughand-ready culinary ambiance. Rob Hess of Go! Ice Cream will be peddling handcrafted ice creams while riding on a bicycle, offering intoxicatingly creative flavors like Sweet Browned Butter and Ypsilanti Proud Peppercorn to the fair’s hungry customers. Davy calls Ypsi “a really good incubator for businesses and entrepreneurs,” largely because the property is so affordable. “That’s what makes it so good for artists to stay there long term.” Property is so inexpensive that Fuller, who has transitioned to making robot lamps full-time after working as a produce buyer at Frog Holler and Whole Foods, can afford to rent studio space from SPUR Studios, a barebones warehouse repurposed from an old railroad office that houses burgeoning local artists and musicians. Not to mention that the city of Ypsilanti displays a level of support for its local artists unparalleled by any other. “People in Ypsi don’t take art for granted at all,” Davy says. “For every single one of our shows, the town just shows up. You feel a tremendous amount of support that I don’t know if you necessarily feel in Ann Arbor.” “It’s rougher,” Fuller says about Ypsi’s art scene in comparison to Ann Arbor’s. “There’s a great youthful energy in the art that’s happening in Ypsilanti. It’s a little bit grittier and therefore, in my eye, has a little more soul.” Friday, August 16-Sunday, August 18. Heritage Festival Beer Garden, Riverside Park, 6 W Cross St., Ypsilanti. www.diypsi.com ecurrent.com / august 2013 31
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artist Isamu Noguchi (1904– 1988) and Chinese ink painter Qi Baishi (1864–1957). In 1930 Noguchi spent six months in Beijing, where he met and studied with the renowned Chinese brush-and-ink painter Qi Baishi, an experience that greatly affected his creative vision. UMMA docents will explore the artists’ cross-cultural creative impulses and their respective and lasting influences on worldwide contemporary practice.The guided tour will also run Sunday, August 18.
9 friday Dexter Daze
Downtown Dexter, www.dexterdaze.org
For the fourth year in a row, Dexter, Michigan will host its own art fair. Visit ann Arbor’s neighboring community for two days of art booths, as well as family-friendly activities and live musical performances. If you can’t make it that Friday, the fair will continue on Saturday, August 10.
Saline Summerfest
Downtown Saline, www.salinesummerfest.org
Saline isn’t letting Dexter have all the fun. The streets of downtown Saline will host a fair of its own, featuring family-friendly entertainment
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17 saturday University of Michigan Museum of Art
Free. 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. www.umma.umich.edu
Brett Weston (1911–1993), the son of pioneer photographer, Edward Weston, was one of the iconic photographers of the 20th century.Weston’s work consists of highly distilled views from nature; his works capture the grandeur of sweeping landscape vistas while also finding in close-ups the kind of details that connect to abstract painting from the same time. This exhibit will run through Sunday, December 1.
25 sunday Guided tour: New Design Gallery 2pm. Free. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. www.umma.umich.edu
UMMA has assembled a choice group of domestic design objects that will go on display this summer in a new dedicated gallery, an important component of the Museum’s
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rededication to modern and contemporary visual culture and to making its own twentieth- and twenty-first-century holdings more visible. Both design aficionados and novices may recognize some of the historic work on view. UMMA docents will introduce this exciting new installation to visitors during this tour.
26 monday Thom Bohnert: Drawings and Sculpture
Yourist Studio Gallery, 1133 Broadway St.. 734-662-4914. www.youristpottery.com
Thom Bohnert brings a unique blend of engineering, poetry and whimsy to his art, often combining wire armature, wet clay fragments, and surfaces that reflect his deep understanding of clay and glaze chemistry. His evocative, archaeological forms challenge viewers to expand their thinking about the possibilities of clay as a medium. He received an MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1971 and has taught drawing and ceramics at Mott Community College in Flint for the past 40 years. His work is widely exhibited and published. This exhibit runs until Friday, October 4.
Invitational show
Free. Clay Gallery, 335 South Main. 734-662-7927 www.claygallery.org
Clay Gallery has invited a talented crew of potters and clay artists for an invitation-only exhibition, including work by Ann Tubbs, Alex Thullen, Jim Adair, John Leyland, Paul Young and Tanya Rudenjak.
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Natural Phenomena/ Synthetic Wonder
6:30-8:30pm. Free. River Gallery, 120 S. Main st., Chelsea. 734-443-0826. www.chelsearivergallery.com
Coinciding with the annual “Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights” music series, this exhibit features works by Jessica Joy London on paper utilizing ink, water from her fish tank, fresh water, garlic and onion skins, leaves, grass, grapefruit, and other materials layered on a synthetic surface. Installations are made of thousands of small translucent, colorful circles that stick together to form infinitely larger forms. These constructions symbolize acts of creation that reference cells, coral and fantastical creatures that are found in the ocean.
everything else everything else Called Again: An Evening with 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis
Downtown Library / Friday, Aug. 16 In 2011, Jennifer Pharr Davis
completed the fastest thru-hike of the 2,181 mile Applachian Trail in 46 days, for an average of 47 miles per day. Davis, who is the first woman to ever set the record, was named 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year for her efforts. On Friday, August 16 at the Downtown Library, Davis will be signing copies of her new book Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph, which Kirkus Reviews has called ‘an inspired exploration of the meaning of commitment.” During her talk, she will discuss the many challenges and lessons that she encountered while hiking the legendary Appalachian Trail. She will also share photos from the over 12,000 miles of hiking she has completed on 6 different continents. 7pm. Free. Downtown Library, 343 S. 5th Ave. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org—GMK
1 thursday Depot Town Cruise Nights Thursdays through September 26, 6-9pm. Cross Street, Depot Town, Ypsilanti.
Depot Town hosts Cruise Nights Thursday evenings this summer with classic cars, hot rods, and customs.
Between Power & Spirit: Sacred Spaces in Ancient Peru
Free. University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave. 734-764-0478. www.lsa.umich.edu/ummnh
Joe Hines (Anthropology, ‘75) travelled to Peru in the ‘70s and ‘80s to participate in U-M field work. He returned in the ‘90s to document sacred buildings in Machu Picchu, Cuzco and other Incan sites. Through stunning black-and-white photography, Hines explores ancient Incan architecture and use of space. Now a Dearborn-based designer, Hines has generously made his photographs available to the Museum for display. Between Power and Spirit opened July 26 and will have an openended run in the Museum’s fourth-floor Hallway Gallery.
Monroe County Fair
July 28-August 3. Sunday, 10am11pm; Monday-Saturday, 9am-11pm. $5 adult / $2 children ages 6-12 / Free, children 5 and under. Monroe County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe. 734-241-5775. www.monroecountyfair.com
Michigan’s finest fair features performances by Hunter Hayes and The Charlie Daniels Band, Marlin Goff Memorial Demolition Derby, U.S. FMX National Championship Series motocross, Ed Clock Memorial Tractor Pull NTPA Tractor Pull, Monster Truck Show, 4H competitions, midway rides and much more. Visit the website for a full schedule of events.
3 saturday Urban Livestock Series: Backyard Goats
10am-11:30am. $10. The Growing Hope Center, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. www.growinghope.net
Learn the ropes (and regulations) for keeping backyard goats. Register online. Scholarships are available based on financial need.
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5pm. BBQ, $60 / BBQ & performance, $100. The Purple Rose Theatre Company,137 Park Street, Chelsea. 734-433-7673. www.purplerosetheatre.org
Saline Summer Festival
Downtown Saline / Friday & Saturday, August 9-10
The sun is up, the heat is back, and once again it is time for Saline’s annual Summerfest celebration! On August 9-10 on the downtown streets, a sweeping variety of entertainment, attractions, and activities will unite people of all ages and interests for the biggest hometown bash of the year -- Saline’s Summerfest. This year features the traditional family-oriented food, music, and fun of Saline’s annual “Picnic in the Park” combined with a juried craft and art show, a trolley tour and a 5k race. Other activities include the Street Machines Car Show, a fishing contest, a rubber duck race, and the blackjack challenge. This family event truly has something for everyone, so make sure to get there early and take full advantage of everything that Saline’s Summerfest has to offer! August 9, 5pm. August 10, 7am. Free. Downtown Saline. 734-604-0051. www.salinesummerfest.org—GMK
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The Purple Rose Theatre Company will host its 2nd annual Backyard BBQ fundraiser. The event will feature a BBQ dinner, performance by the Mosaic Singers from the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, and a silent and live auction. At 8pm guests will enjoy the PRTC’s production of Miles & Ellie.
4 sunday 106th Jackson County Fair
August 4-10. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 200 W. Ganson St., Jackson. 517-788-4405. www.jacksoncountyfair.net
Enjoy all your fair favorites like rides, food and livestock, photography, fine arts, crafts, antiques, horticulture, floriculture, home economics, and youth 4-H competitions and exhibitions. Don’t miss music headliners The Band Perry on August 4, and Godsmack wsg Pop Evil on August 5. Visit the website for a full schedule of events.
5 monday Author Lecture w/ Christopher Shein
7-8:30pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-8301. www.aadl.com
Gardeners who are ready to take their organic gardening to the next level are discovering the wisdom of a simple system that emphasizes the idea that by taking care of the earth, the earth takes care of you. Find out more when permaculture expert Christopher Shein discusses his new book The Vegetable Gardeners Guide to Permaculture: Creating an Edible Ecosystem. This 2013 bestseller teaches gardeners of every skill level — with any size space — how to live in harmony with both nature and neighbors to produce and share an abundant food supply with minimal effort.
67th Annual Wayne County Fair
August 5-10. Gates open everyday at 7am. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 10871 Quirk Rd., Belleville. 734-697-7002. www.waynecountyfairgrounds.net
Along with midway rides & games, there’ll be livestock shows, wood carving demos, super cross championships, demolition derbies and live music throughout the week. Visit the website for a full schedule of events.
8 thursday NAP 20th Anniversary Party
4-7pm. Island Park “New Shelter,” 1450 Island Dr. 734-794-6627. www.a2gov.org/NAP
Join the City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (NAP) in celebrating 20 years of working to protect and restore A2’s natural areas! Stop by for some ice cream and live music and help create a mural for the new location. Also, chat with current and former NAP staff.
9 friday Marketing Success for Writers
9-11:30am. $50. Absolute Title, Inc., 2875 W. Liberty. 734-469-0460. www.LesGo4It.com
For this Laptop and Learn Series: Marketing Success for Writers bring your laptops (or not). Leslie McGraw, of Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training, will partner with Heather Buchanan, owner of Aquarius Press and Willow Books of Detroit to help writers achieve more visibility online and offline. In this class, participants will learn topics from branding to the best digital tools to use. Registration required.
everything else AACTMAD / AASDA Swing Dance Party
8pm, lesson; 9pm, dance. $3-$5. The Phoenix Center, 220 S. Main. 734-417-9857. www.aactmad.org
Every Friday starts with a free beginner lesson from 8-9pm, which covers the swing basics. Open dancing follows featuring two different swing DJs every week. Dance styles include lindy hop, east coast swing, charleston, blues, and balboa.
10 saturday Nature Rides
10-11:30am. $45. Horse n Around Stables at Waterloo, 12891 Trist Rd, Grass Lake Charter Township. 734-637-4457. www.horsenaroundstablesatwaterloo.com
Journey through miles of picturesque scenery and wildlife over vast terrains with nature guiding you along the way. Follow a gorgeous garden tour learning about the forest plant life, trees and flowers. This breathtaking adventure will lead you through a magical botanical jungle.
11 sunday Family Splash Days
1pm. $4 adult / $3.50, youth 17 & under and seniors / Free, 3 & under with a paid adult. Mack Indoor Pool, 715 Brooks St. 734-794-6237. www.a2gov.org/mack
Held on the second Sunday of each month, activities include crafts and games with treats and prizes for children.
15 thursday AADL Series Walk
7-8:30pm. Dolph Nature Area, Parklake Ave. 734-794-6627. www.a2gov.org/NAP
Join Natural Area Preservation on a nature walk through Dolph Nature Area. We will observe and discuss late summer native plant species, as well as some exciting restoration efforts which have occurred over the past few years at this site. This is part of a series of walks in partnership with Ann Arbor Public Library to give participants a more in-depth understanding of the natural areas and restoration work in the city. Meet in the Dolph Nature Area parking lot.
18 sunday Chelsea Community Fair August 20-24. Chelsea Community Fairgrounds, 20501 Old US-12 Hwy Chelsea. 734-475-1270. www.chelseafair.org
76th Annual Fair features a demolition derby and tractor pulls, crafts, exhibits, games and rides. Visit the website for a full schedule of events.
Dog Days of Summer
10am-2pm. Free. Nichols Arboretum, 1600 Washington Heights. 734-647-7600. www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg
This free event is especially designed for our four-legged Arb visitors, and their humans, too! Visitors will enjoy dog walks, socializing, information about dog adoption from the Huron Valley Humane Society, and other dog-friendly services in the community.
20 tuesday Meet Author Jason Karlawish
7pm. Nicola’s Books, 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600. www.nicolasbooks.com
Come for a reading and discussion of his fact-based historical novel, ‘Open Wound: The Tragic Obsession of Dr. William Beaumont’. In 1822 a shotgun misfires inside the American Fur Company store in Northern Michigan, and Alexis St. Martin’s death appears imminent. Dr. Beaumont’s radical treatment of his patient leads to a lifelong relationship involving experiments, ethical questions and even legal actions.
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6pm, Doors and Sign-Up / 7:30pm, start. 18+ / $5 tickets sold at the door. Circus Bar & Billiards, 210 S. First. www.themoth.org
Come hear inspiring, courageous and often humorous true stories told live. Sponsored by Michigan Radio. August’s theme is “Swagger.”
21 wednesday Meet Author Blaine L. Pardoe
7-8:30pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-8301. www.aadl.com
peoples co op
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the infamous Daisy Zick murder, which remains one of the most puzzling unsolved murders in Michigan’s history. Join as author Blaine Pardoe (recipient of the 2011 State History Award by the Historical Society of Michigan) discusses this shocking crime and his new book Murder In Battle Creek: The Mysterious Death Of Daisy Zick.
27 tuesday 78th Annual Saline Community Fair
August 27-September 2. $7. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 734-429-3145. www.salinefair.org
Fair week kicks off with a parade on Monday, August 26 at 6:30pm. Throughout the week there’ll be activities for all ages including tractor pulls, carnival rides, livestock auctions and the popular Miss Saline pageant on Tuesday, August 27 at 8pm. Visit the website for a full schedule of events.
29 thursday Meet Author Luis Montalvan
7-8:30pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-8301. www.aadl.com
Join for an evening with Luis Carlos Montalvan, the New York Times bestselling author
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of Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him. Accompanying him to this special Library event will be Tuesday, the golden retriever mentioned in the title of Luis’ bestselling memoir. This special event includes a book signing and books will be for sale.
Bonsai Workshop w/ Jack Douthitt
6-8pm. Free. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 734-6477600. www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg
Respected national bonsai artist Jack Douthitt leads a discussion on the elements of bonsai design and offers advice for the future progress of your bonsai.
30 friday Michigan State Fair
Adult, $6 adv. & $8 gate / Children 11 and under, $5 adv. & $6 gate. Weekend passes available. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. 248-348-6942. www. michiganstatefairllc.com
The 2013 Fifth Third Bank Michigan State Fair will be Bigger, Better & More Fun! The Fair brings together the best food, rides, games, exhibits, animals, agriculture, entertainment and so much more of all the things that make Michigan special! Visit the website for a full schedule of events.
31 saturday German Park Picnic
4-9pm. $5 / Free, 12 and under. German Park Recreation Club, 5549 Pontiac Trail. 734-769-0048. www.germanpark.org
The German Park Recreation Club hosts three picnics on the last Saturdays in June-August. Enjoy live music, authentic German food & beer and live German dance performances.
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