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Lewis Black The mad comedian sounds off

by Zach Marburger

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Guiding nature When considering the harm caused to nature, we usually think of humans: discarding trash or encroaching on natural wilderness to build yet another luxury condo. But in Ann Arbor, there’s a more subtle, but still insidious, problem: invasive plant species like honeysuckle and buckthorn are strangling native plant life. During Stewardship Workdays, team up with other volunteers and members of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation team to remove invasive plant life and help nature thrive.

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Historic Ann Arbor Take a mental walk through Ann Arbor’s most beautiful buildings with local historians and tour guides Susan Wineberg and Patrick McCauley, authors of Historic Ann Arbor: An Architectural Guide, a new book that describes over 350 Ann Arbor buildings, their history and what makes each one unique architecturally. For UM fans, the book features 40 university buildings. Hosted by the AADL, this presentation and discussion will feature books for sale, as well as a signing. —ZM

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feature

Mad funny Lewis Black skewers the election at Michigan Theater

by Zach Marburger

For comedian Lewis Black, it’s a hell of a time to be alive— provided his blood pressure holds. Comedic bounty, an election season is ripe to be skewered and nobody does it better than Black, with his angry exasperation for all things political.

This season he’s already produced a CD, due out soon, and is currently touring and updating his material for a stint on Broadway, “Black to the Future,” in September and October. When we spoke, Black was on a tour stop in Canada, watching the Democratic National Convention and fuming about the media, the conventions, and of course, The Donald.

NSFW language follows.

Current: I was watching an old clip where you discussed Sarah Palin and how you chose not to engage with her onstage because, and I’m quoting you here, you “couldn’t exist in this world if she was a real person.”

How has your attitude onstage changed?

Lewis Black: I think my attitude is I

don’t think I’m necessary anymore. Reality has become satire. Essentially we’re living in the intersection of reality and satire. I don’t know how I’m supposed to satirize things that are already satiric. I’m watching the graphic comic depiction of 1984 in terms of what we’re saying is the opposite of what we’re meaning. I mean both parties couldn’t do anything more to flush the English language down the toilet.

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So it is becoming more of a challenge to do your job?

Yeah it is. My job I figure is to be more insane than what I see. That’s always been kind of my job. My comedy stems from anger and being crazy, and they’re stretching the limits of my sanity.

It seems like part of the problem is the total lack of context. You watch the news, and every story is the end of the world, or society is crumbling. How do you disengage from that cycle?

The media couldn’t find a fact if it existed in front of them. The world’s in trouble, but in order to be sure to watch it, we better have breaking news every moment. How can there be breaking news every fucking moment? Call it broken news.

Because we’re all going to have to get up, and go to work, and go about our day, no matter what’s going on.

Exactly. So get your face out of your phone.

The reason a lot of the times that we’re not picking up on where the problem is coming from is because we’re too busy sending out a meme or doing 500 other things on our phone. It’s stunning beyond belief what goes on.

To sit here and go, “The next President’s going to make a difference” — Fuck you! Fuck you hard! You need a congress that’s going to do stuff with the president and until that happens, fuck you. We’re in the same boat we’ve been in. So for them to be here and throw this shit in front of me — you can lay

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a certain amount of it at Obama’s door, but 13 percent of the American people approve of what Congress is doing, ok? What does it take? And then they’re going to go out and vote for the same jackass they voted for before. Nobody gives a fuck about your district, shithead. Ok? Work together with the other districts, so we can actually get somewhere. This is the same stuff. We’ve been discussing immigration for how many years now?

How do you keep your comedy fresh when it’s the same conversation?

Well that’s the tough part. You have to come up with a different way to put it. That’s really it. How can I put it this time, so that A) It’s funnier and B) somebody hears it?

I always think back on the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump, where everyone is mocking him for his presidential ambitions. Now look where he is. Has comedy lost some of it’s ability to skewer these figures?

Well, it’s a Roast.

Not exactly political satire.

No. It’s not political. Seriously, we don’t do it. What has to do it is when people are interviewing Donald Trump, from the moment where he started talking about the Mexicans to John McCain, should not have allowed him to blather on. Be the adult to the nine-year-old in the room with a behavioral problem. Nobody stood in front of him media-wise and curbed him. They’ve allowed him to make choices about who’s

going to interview him. You say no, you don’t get to do this, and that’s it, the ballgame is over. I really do hold the media at fault here.

You hold the media at fault, or does some of the blame lie on the viewing public?

No, no, no, no, no — we’re not at fault. A) Nobody should have an election that lasts a year. B) The job of journalists is to dissect what we’re looking at in terms of facts and not in terms of how many people are going to be watching. They created a false dynamic from the very beginning, that this was the most important election ever and God, this is really it.

You know, they’ve turned it into a sporting event that ends with these two fucking stupid pep rallies that I’ve been watching since I was a kid. Enough is enough. You don’t get a pep rally. You’re going to stand there and tell me you want to save money and this is what you spend it on. Blowing each other?

“My comedy stems from anger and being crazy, and they’re stretching the limits of my sanity.”

On a personal level, would you engage with these conventions at all if you didn’t have to?

No. In essence, I was stuck doing it because I was doing Colbert. I’ll watch a little of it and walk away because it’s like I’m going to break something. I either watch it in my pajamas, but most of the time I’m wandering around my apartment buck-naked and screaming like a banshee. Because it really is appalling. It’s just an opportunity for the state of Hawaii to go “quack quack honk honk.” Which would be fine if it was a two-month election cycle, or whatever normal countries do.

You know what makes you feel like the world is coming to an end? Because these people don’t shut the fuck up. This is summer. We should be barbequing and shit. I’m sorry to go off on a tangent. It just irritates me to no end. I’m up in Canada, and I need to turn to Sportsnet. I’d rather watch cricket results than this shit.

Is there a difference between how they cover all this theater?

Well I’m kind of watching CNN because basically the CD will be coming out shortly that I did on tour, and now I’m producing the stuff I’ll be doing in Ann Arbor and on Broadway. What’s nice about appearing up here in Canada is that I’m not dealing with an audience that’s thinking in terms of Democrat or Republican. They already get that that’s a joke. They’ve got their own jokes to deal with. It’s much easier for them to laugh at us than we can laugh at ourselves.

And then that tweet gets featured on the news, like it’s somehow worthy of discussion.

That’s the other thing. All the guys and the women I like, they’re not news. Spend that five minutes looking for a fact. Somebody can hack in with two seconds and find 20 thousand messages, and nobody is able to figure out what Donald Trump is earning. Really? You can’t do the breakdown of what he insists is financial genius, meanwhile he bankrupted a casino. Can you give us an analysis of how the genius did that? I mean how untrustworthy are these people? 50 to 60 percent of us don’t trust these politicians. Tell us how these people are untrustworthy. That’s your fucking job.

Ok, I’ve hit my fuck limit.

I wasn’t aware there was one.

Laughs.

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food

The new Westside BBQ Matteo Melosi is doing Barbeqcue Italian Style

by M.F. DiBella

Cheft Matteo Melosi spent his early childhood in Florence, Italy. There he learned the art of hospitality and “farm-totable” dining, before that term became a culinary idiom. Melosi, raised in Italy and then Kalamazoo, is now firmly rooted in Ann Arbor. Local sourcing and building community through food are two of his fortés.

Westside BBQ, located on Madison just east of Main (adjacent to Fingerle Lumber and a stone’s throw from the Big House) is Mateo’s dream, the result of perfecting his brand of barbecue after countless hours with a smoker. Travelling to Kansas City, Memphis, Texas and all stops in between, he absorbed each unique preparation style.

Long-time Grange bartender Adam Bota is a minority partner.

After being set up with a heaping plate of brisket with all the sides, Current sat down with Melosi on a smoky day in late July to talk BBQ.

Current: How did the idea for Westside BBQ come about?

Matteo Melosi: Matt Roy, who

owns Wolverine State Brewing, hired me to build his first kitchen in 2013. I brought in a couple of wood smokers that I had, like 12,000 pounds of metal, when Roy asked me to run the kitchen for him; fantastic run. I followed Wolverine with a pop-up at Argus Farm Stop and had an incredible reception

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from Ann Arbor’s west side. It got to the point where I needed to open a place.

fun. I never shook the bug and it’s grown into where we are right now.

Before Wolverine, give us a quick rundown of your hospitality and chef experience.

I was born in Florence. My father lives there and has owned and operated a hotel for 40 years, as well as a winery in Chianti. I grew up setting tables and making food for big groups of people on a daily basis. That’s what we did.

Slows is a name...

If you and I had an unlimited budget and we said ‘let’s go get some beers and some brisket’ where do you go — drive three hours? I think people really enjoy barbecue and there was kind of a market gap here. It’s supposed to be all about the meat and not the sauce. We have marathon 16-20 hour sessions on the smoker.

The Italian way.

The Italian way. The real farm-to-table.

You literally go out in the backyard and collect fruits and vegetables. Over a large amount of time, I was able to make a full circle. I worked for Harley Davidson, Worldcom and Mercedes-Benz but I got out of corporate America to get back to what I truly enjoy.

So was Wolverine kind of your re-entry point?

It was. I cleaned up a couple of other restaurants: the Dam Site Inn in Hell, Michigan and I was executive chef at Ann Arbor Country Club. I met this chef Aaron Peggs who has worked for me and I’ve worked for him. He’s Emeril Lagasse’s right-hand man. He was asked to be executive chef for The Masters last year.

He and I, we got together. That’s what barbecue really is, the experience getting there. Listening to music, having a lot of

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You’re an Italian doing barbecue.

I’m gonna let a cat out of the bag here, I grew up in Italy and know how to prepare Italian food. I can’t wait to get some homemade pastas in here, but right now I’m focusing on barbecue.

What about the menu?

Changes every day. I hand-select meats.

Always, I am gonna have some brisket, a pork product, poultry, the salmon and trout will be coming along. Cheesy potatoes, beans, mac n’ cheese, some greens soon.

Just seeing what people like and letting the menu reflect that.

Westside BBQ is located at 108 E. Madison. 734-489-3497.

Ongoing Wednesdays & Saturdays Cafe & Bakery Tent 9am. $1. People’s Food Co-op. peoplesfood.coop

$1 coffee and bakery treat.

3 saturday Saturday Market

9:30am. White Lotus Farms. whitelotusfarms.com Free

The White Lotus farm stand featuring fresh baked goods, produce, cheeses and farm pizza.

4 sunday Date Night: Modern Tuscan Cooking 5pm. $80. Sur La Table. surlatable.com

The classes menu features a crostini, grilled steak, polenta, and apple crostata.

6 tuesday Garden Party Cooking Series: Mediterranean Salad 6pm. Robin Hills Farm. robinhillsfarm.com Free

Garden-to-table Mediterranean cooking class.

9 friday Fast, Fresh & Healthy

11am. $70. Sur La Table. surlatable.com

Learn time-saving techniques and how to use more vegetables in meals.

10 saturday Brew, Brats & Bands

6pm. $10-$25. Barn Preservation Park, Canton. cantonhistoricalsociety.org

Over 75 varieties of craft beer.

The Tomato Dinner with author Amelia Saltsman 7pm. $85. Zingerman’s Roadhouse. zingermansroadhouse.com

Special dinner with The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen author featuring all things tomato.

15 thursday Made in Michigan Beer Tasting

7pm. Arbor Brewing Co Brewpub. arborbrewing.com Free

Taste the mitten’s best.

18 sunday The People of the Three Fires

3pm. Ann Arbor District Library Malletts Creek Branch. aadl.org Free

Celebrating the ceremonies and food of the Ojibwa, Odawa and Potawatomi Tribal Groups of Michigan.

21 wednesday Tea Time Cakes

5:30pm. $125. Zingerman’s BAKE! bakewithzing.com

Elevate afternoon tea with raspberry ricotta coffee cake, a yeasted tea ring, and the New Deli Crumb Cake.

A strolling dinner and specially selected wine. Reservations required.

23 friday Learn three Detroit classics: Detroit style deep dish, spiced almond cookies, Long John coffee cake.

1pm. $125. Zingerman’s BAKE! bakewithzing.com

Ann Arbor Wine Club Pre-Sale Tasting

Cocktail Class: Secrets of Single Malt

Sample the stock before it goes on sale.

Tasting-focused class exploring different styles of Scotch.

Cocktail Class: Made in Michigan 7:30pm. $45. The Last Word. tammystastings.com

Hands-on cocktail making of Michigan-made whiskeys, gins, vodkas and produce.

13 tuesday Fruit is Our Superfood

7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org Free

Learn how athletes use fruit for optimum health and energy.

Saturday, September 10. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St. 734-707-8488. hgfest.blogspot.com Free

6:30pm. $40. Mirepoix, Royal Oak. mirepoixcookingschool.com

Sample some of Lucky’s favorite products.

7pm. $33-$38. Westside Grill. villagecorner.com

Presented by Slow Food Huron Valley, the annual Homegrown Festival showcases the best (or most delicious) of Southeast Michigan’s food and drink.

The party features local and seasonal produce and food tastings, restaurateurs showing off their skills, and for those over 21, plenty of craft and home brewers showing off their concoctions. The HomeBrew competition will feature the best of the best beer, mead, cider and wine featuring local ingredients. The festival takes place rain or shine!

—ZM

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Private Label Tasting

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Uncorked: Brian and Jamie’s Favorite Wines

Detroit Classics

11am. Lucky’s Market Ann Arbor. facebook.com/luckysannarbor

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7:30pm. $45. The Last Word. tammystastings.com

24 saturday Milan Coffee Off

8am. Free. Tolan St., Downtown Milan. milancoffeeoff.com

Free coffee street fair, tasting event and competition. Get your buzz on with a $10 unlimited tasting wristband.

29 thursday Dinner & A Movie

6-9pm. $45. Robin Hills Farm. robinhillsfarm.com

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music

Clubs, Bars, Basements or Backyards The Music & Arts Guild wants to get the show to you

by Jeff Milo

the Ton Up Fest and First Fridays to help our artists and musicians with booking.”

The Guild also hosts a yearly Halloween party at Dreamland Theater — that’s just a month away, so mark your calendars!

When the editors of Current asked me to explore the touchy topic of the adequacy of live venues in the Ann Arbor area to accommodate local musicians, I went straight to the Music & Arts Guild. A conversation that can lead down a rabbit hole, I decided to spread it out over a series of articles, with a handful of discussions in forthcoming issues to feature unique organizations and artists who each offer informed opinions and insights.

Alexis Ford is a local singer/songwriter/ illustrator/event-planner (and more…), who started a Facebook group online in early 2014 called DIY Washtenaw, to link up lots of bands and other music enthusiasts who had previously set up their own shows at underground venues. The Music & Arts Guild of Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor was formed from that, hosting its first meeting about two years ago.

“At that time,” Ford said, “the only nonunderground venue in the area that an upand-coming band could break into was The Blind Pig, as Woodruff’s (formerly in Depot Town) had recently closed.” But what Ford, along with the Guild’s Board of volunteers came to appreciate, was that setting up your own DIY show involves a lot of logistics, like PA’s for sound, flyers and social media promotion, supporting acts, and, last but not least, a “venue” (or loft, or basement, etc).

So the idea, said Ford, became: “‘Let’s start a musician’s collective…’ where we can all help each other out!” Now, after more than a solid year of working to pro-

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mote events and concerts for artists and musicians, the Guild is applying for 501(c)3 status.

Music and Arts

“A big reason we’re the Music & Arts Guild and not simply the Musician’s Guild is because my work with Community Rebirth had put me in touch with a lot of visual artists who had been experiencing similar issues,” Ford said. “The biggest thing the Guild does for our membership is to provide them with access to opportunities to grow in their careers. We partner with the DIYpsi Summer Festival, the Fuzz Fest,

Things are turning around slowly. “Yes, a lot of businesses now have been starting to realize that there is an opportunity to bring in customers if they have music and art-nights,” Ford said. But capacity is still an issue; spaces like coffee shops might accommodate 30 people, but what if you want to reach 300? “Really only Crossroads Pub and the Blind Pig host nights for up-and-coming bands. When I meet an artist or band looking for a venue or to set up their own show, I try to give them suggestions of other bands or artists to work with; networking is key these days. Sometimes a venue like the Blind Pig isn’t where a musician needs to go to perform. I still generally prefer a Michigan basement over a proper stage.” The board of the Music & Arts Guild includes Ford (the Guild’s President), James McGee (Secretary), and Kyle Kipp (treasurer). Elections for a Vice President and Youth Ambassador are forthcoming. Up next, the Guild wants to secure that 501(c)3 status so that they can start doing more with grants in the future.

Ultimately, the Guild is working toward acquiring its own “clubhouse, with performance and studio space,” Ford said. And the Guild’s Halloween Party on Oct 29th at Dreamland Theater will feature a “super special guest headliner…”

Follow online for updates about upcoming workshops, showcases, concerts at musicandartsguild.org

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Ongoing

Mondays Live Music Mondays 7pm. ABC Microbrewery. arborbrewing.com Free

babsundergroundlounge.com Free

Live music with some suds.

Chrome Sparks with Roland Tings

The Blues

9pm. $15-$18. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

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

Spaced out synthesizer and percussion music.

Blues every Monday night with the JTW trio.

15 thursday

1 thursday

Altan

Terrible as the Dawn 9:30pm. $5-$8. Blind Pig, blindpigmusic.com

Indie screamo music based out of Ypsilanti.

Candy Bar LGBT Night w/ DJ Selina Style

10pm. $10/cover. Live. livea2.com

Enjoy Ann Arbor’s sweetest weekly LGBT dance party.

DJ John Beltran

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

Dance music to groove to.

Toad the Wet Sprocket

8pm. $25. The Ark. theark.org

Light it up Originally from Pittsburgh, Chrome Sparks (AKA Jeremy Malvin) originally came to Ann Arbor to study percussion at UM. While attending classes, Malvin got the itch to DJ, and despite lacking experience, he started spinning at house parties around town, which turned into a flourishing career and a regular drumming gig for Stepdad. Now a solo performer, Malvin combines synthesizers, dance music, electronica and a classically trained ear into a unique sound all his own. —ZM

Wednesday, September 14. 9pm. $15/advance, $18/door.

Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

7pm. $29.50-$55. Royal Oak Music Theatre. royaloakmusictheatre.com

8 thursday

Worst Case Scenario with Daddy and the Long Legs, Scarlet Court and Dear Anna

The Ark’s Student Welcome Show

Alternative rock band Worst Case Scenario brings their tunes and hilarious attitude back home.

Zach Heckendorf performs. Fluid songwriting and strong musicianship with a deep passion for contagious hip-hop rhythms.

9:30pm. $7-$10. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

3 saturday Remnose with Human Skull 9:30pm. $7-$10. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

Wanna be Yoopers play “up north” music.

4 sunday Heather Black Project 8pm. The Ravens Club. theravensclub.com Free

Soulful jazz and blues.

6 tuesday Luke Winslow-King

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

Michigan-raised, New Orleansbased slide guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter. His work is an eclectic mix that combines Mississippi delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz, and roots rock & roll.

7 wednesday Dave Menzo

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

Funk and rock music.

Gold Panda with Open Mike Eagle

9pm. $15. Blind Pig, blindpigmusic.com

Eclectic electronic music from Gold Panda.

DJ John Beltran

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

16 friday The Whiskey Charmers

9pm. Chelsea Alehouse. facebook.com/ChelseaAlehouse Free

25th anniversary tour.

2 friday

Dynamic and warm live performances mix the most touching old Irish songs with hard-hitting reels and jigs.

8pm. $15/GA, Free with student ID. The Ark. theark.org

DJ John Beltran

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

9 friday John Ford

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

Quique Sinesi

8pm. $5/student, $15/GA, $20-$30/ assigned seating. Kerrytown Concert House. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

A Detroit-based roots band led

by Carrie Shepard and Lawrence Daversa.

One of the most celebrated guitarists from Argentina.

Melanie

Falling Up & Getting Down

See the former Woodstock performer and Emmy winner swoon the crowd with her acoustic guitar.

2:30pm. Free. Ann Arbor Skatepark uma.org/skatepark

You remember Andy McDonald shredding at the X-Games during the 90s, right? Watch him illustrate the improvisational parallel between skating and jazz during this afternoon event sonically narrated by Jason Moran & the Bandwagon. Free with online registration.

13 tuesday

8pm. $20. Green Wood Coffee House, greenwoodcoffeehouse.com

17 saturday Glen Hansard

7:30pm. $35-$40. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

The celebrated principal songwriter and vocalist/guitarist for the influential Irish group The Frames.

John is most revered as half of the duo England Dan and John Ford Coley.

Basement

Stormy Chromer

Charlie Burg & Stoop Lee, Jacob Sigman, mAraLee, T.I.E.

Five friends from Ipswich, with Eskimeaux and OVLOV.

Four man band that presents a new brand of progressive and improvisational rock.

8pm. $10-$13. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

Hip hop music vibes presented

by What The Sound.

10 saturday Golf Clap

9pm. $10. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

Detroit-based gentlemen’s society focused on vinyl and digital house music, events, and producers.

11 sunday

8pm. $15/advance, $18/door. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

14 wednesday Kristina Johnsen

7pm. $5. The Yellow Barn. ouryellowbarn.com

A singer and multi-instrumentalist based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, bringing an organic and introspective, yet whimsical flair to alt-pop.

Dave Menzo

10pm. Babs’ Underground.

9:30pm. $7/under 21, $10/GA. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

20 tuesday Bakermat + Sam Feldt

9pm. $15. Necto Nightclub. necto.com

House music from rising DJs.

21 wednesday Kristin Rebecca with Joe Holt 7pm. $5. The Yellow Barn.

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Kristin Rebecca is a captivating performer who combines her powerful, angelic voice, unique guitar rhythms and rare harp ability.

29 thursday Mark Mothersbaugh 5:10pm. Michigan Theater. michigantheater.org Free

Dave Menzo

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

Elephant Revival

8pm. $28. The Ark. theark.org

This Nederland, Colorado, quintet falls into the pocket of a groove containing elements of gypsy, rock, Celtic, alt-country and folk.

22 thursday Yellow Claw

8pm. $25-27.50/Advance, $35/Door.

Royal Oak Music Theatre. royaloakmusictheatre.com

Innovative three-man DJ team.

DJ John Beltran

The Proclaimers with special guest Jenny O. Twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid make up The Proclaimers, and while they’re not well-known in the states, chances are their most well-known song has been bouncing around our heads on and off for decades. I’m Gonna Be (500 miles), took the world by storm back in the late 80s, but the Proclaimers have been churning out plenty of music since then charting singles in the UK and Ireland, and the duo remains beloved in their homeland of Scotland. They’ve come a long way to play their latest music, 2015’s Let’s hear it for the Dogs. Featuring California singer/songwriter Jenny O. as a special guest. —ZM

Thursday, September 29. 8pm. $30/GA, $37/Reserved. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

Dance music to groove to.

DJ John Beltran

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

Dance music to groove to.

30 friday Jeremy Horn

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

Jeremy Horn grew up in Memphis but his music sounds more like the Beatles than B.B. King or Elvis.

Goblin Cock

23 friday

9pm. $15. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

Self-styled masters of Reggae, Ska and Rock’n’Roll from NYC.

The Stellars CD Release Party

8:30pm. $7/under 21, $10/GA. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

25 sunday

production when Detroit sound designer Mike Huckaby returns to AADL for this popular workshop.

27 tuesday

Rock from every decade since the 50’s condensed into one band straight out of their parent’s basement in Ann Arbor.

Blitzen Trapper with Kacy & Clayton

Anderson East

Cheryl Wheeler

Rock and roll in a night of storytelling and songs.

Rhythm and Blues straight from Nashville.

Poetic folk singer and hilarious social critic.

Abigail Stauffer

28 wednesday

Regenerative folk siren.

March Cohn

7:30pm. $25. The Ark. theark.org

24 saturday

9pm. $17-$20. Blind Pig, blindpigmusic.com

7pm. $15. The Ark. theark.org

26 monday

Dark Star Orchestra

7:30pm. $25-$45. Michigan Theater. michigantheater.org

A composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, author, and visual artist, Mark Mothersbaugh is best known as co-founder, lead singer, and keyboardist of the popular band DEVO. He also composed the Rugrats theme.

Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience.

Electronic Production with Mike Huckaby

7pm. AADL Downtown. aadl.org Free

It’s time for electronic music

The Slackers

convenient real food for carry-out

8pm. $15/advance, $17/door. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

8pm. $45-$75. The Ark. theark.org

Grammy Award-winning American folk rock singer-songwriter.

Also runs Friday at 8pm.

9pm. $10/advance, $12/door. Blind Pig. blindpigmusic.com

A side project of the prolific Rob Crow.

Marc Cohn

7:30pm. $45-$75. The Ark. theark.org

Grammy Award-winning folk rock.

Kamasi Washington & The Next Step 8pm. $20-$48. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

You may have heard this epic sax player on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly. Or with Snoop Dogg. Or Quincy Jones. Get it?

Dave Menzo

10pm. Babs’ Underground. babsundergroundlounge.com Free

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Hitchcock’s most stylish comedy explodes onscreen at the Michigan Theater

by Nan Bauer

It features one of the most iconic love scenes in cinema history: Two beautiful people melt into kisses as fireworks burst in the background. To Catch a Thief, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 crime caper filmed on the French Riviera, plays at the Michigan Theater in all its VistaVision glory for two showings the first week of September.

Here are a few reasons to skip the home video version and make the trip downtown to our local movie palace.

Vision Guy

Hitchcock’s entire philosophy of film was, in his words, to “fill the white rectangle with a succession of images.” He detested what he called “photographs of people talking,” and believed passionately that every shot should deliver maximum visual, and thus emotional, ka-pow. To Catch a Thief is a master’s level class in filling the frame and true appreciation is best achieved on the Michigan Theater’s big white rectangle of a screen. As you watch, notice how often the story foregoes dialogue or slips into muttered, unsubtitled French.

Words don’t fail; they just aren’t necessary.

The Ice Blonde Sizzleth

“Thief” was Hitch’s third picture with Grace Kelly, who not long after would retire from the screen forever to marry a prince. Her first collaboration with the director, Dial M for Murder, reveals just how annoying Ms. Kelly’s reedy voice and nearly expressionless face can be. In Rear Window, the actress flounces around in a series of glorious Edith Head outfits without either detracting from or adding to this greatest and darkest of thrillers. In “Thief,” paired with Cary Grant at his most urbane, the famously glacial Kelly finally thaws into a sassy ice cold drink of champagne with killer comedic chops. As oil heiress Francie Stevens, she relishes everything from scaring Grant witless with her reckless driving to tearing into a chicken breast like a ravenous kitten.

Hitchcock told George Stevens, Jr., that when the front office at Paramount saw a film shot with the technology, “they were overwhelmed and ecstatic that a hand in the foreground was sharp as a figure half a mile away. And what the hell that’s got to do with picture making, I don’t know.” Nonetheless, he agreed to use the technology for “Thief,” though he still shot the way he wanted to shoot, including soft, swoony close-ups as needed. A high-ranking suit complained that the close-ups were blurred, insisting that “in VistaVision, everything is sharp.” Hitch simply got word “to each cameraman on the lot….to pile up more light to make everything sharp, so as to continue to deceive the front office.”

Director: 1, Writer: 0

In the AFI interview, Hitchcock claimed, “I’m not interested in content at all. I don’t give a damn what the film is about.” The story of “Thief” couldn’t stand up to a puff of wind. Who cares? It sparkles and glints like the summer sun on the Mediterranean. When beauty, wit and jump scares are flying at you this fast, you’d be a crazy curmudgeon not to sit back and enjoy the ride. Especially if Kelly’s behind the wheel of her lapis lazuli convertible, ripping along the corniche at speeds that can hurtle you into something that feels a lot like love.

Sunday, September 4 at 1:30pm and Tuesday, September 6 at 7pm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

I’ll See Your Double Entendre and Raise It

Speaking of chicken, it’s just one of the sources for a number of innuendos that can almost make you pine for the production code, which forced writers to be sexy without ever mentioning sex. The banter between Grant and Kelly, courtesy of screenwriter John Michael Hayes, barely masks two cantering libidos. Equally fine are some of the exchanges between the actor and Brigitte Auber, a soubrette in a speedboat, and the marvelous Jessie Royce Landis, who plays Kelly’s mum to louche perfection. Just watch how Landis handles a blameless poached egg.

The Wonder of Technology (and How to Beat It)

VistaVision, a non-anamorphic follow-up to Cinemascope and precursor of IMAX, had only become available to filmmakers in 1954. In a 1970 interview for the American Film Institute,

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Keeping Posted at Eastern An eye on EMU exhibit, Posters of Discontent

by Louis W. Meldman

The University of Michigan’s Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design is so near and dear and richly endowed that we sometimes lose track of our next-door neighbors in scintillating Ypsilanti: Eastern Michigan University’s School of Art and Design. Losing track is unwise. We might have missed that Professor Sandra Murchison, a national award-winning educator and studio artist, is the newly appointed Director of the program.

Sculpting Favor

You might have missed that in July, Professor Emeritus Charles McGee had his monumental sculpture, United We Stand, dedicated as a permanent installation at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit. It’s a beautiful, striking presence at the Wright, more than twenty feet tall, black-and-white, and reminiscent of the large works of Picasso and Leger. I guess I’m a sucker for beauty.

The now 91-yearold McGee was the first recipient of the Kresge Eminent Artist award in 2008.

You can see more of his work if you stroll along the sculpture walk on the lovely campus at Eastern, a great idea for a cool date this time of year.

We also certainly don’t want to miss the new exhibition Posters of Discontent III at Eastern’s University Gallery, running from September 7 through October 12.

The free gala Opening Reception is on September 21 from 4:30-6:30pm. Pair that with the sculpture walk and you’re a hero free gratis!

art Freedom Rally at Crisler Arena, which included John Lennon and Yoko, “Little Stevie” Wonder, Phil Ochs, Bob Seger, and assorted rabble-rousers. Talk about iconic!

Now comes the third quadrennial “Posters of Discontent” exhibition, midwifed and curated by Professor of Graphic Design extraordinaire, Andrew Maniotes. The shows are overtly political and timed to coincide with our presidential elections.

All viewpoints are welcome – left, right and center – and there are multiple and often-conflicting subjects: Tea Party, Occupy, immigration, LGBT issues, global warming, you name it. Prof.

Maniotes has created an international sensation this year with posters from nearly 20 countries. There are whimsical, profound and unpredictable messages in digital, screen, offset and hand printed forms. There are even images made with a new machine designed to produce super-gigantic, museum-sized posters. Prof.

Maniotes told me he’s not worried about who is “offended,” but that the goal is to inspire thought and dialogue. Amen to that.

Many of the artists have donated posters for sale, with proceeds going to charity. Amen to that, too.

Since you’ll be on campus anyway, check out the exciting exhibition Resonance: Ceramics Alumni Under the Tutelage of Susanne Stephenson & John Loree. It runs from September 7-20 at Eastern’s magnificent Ford Gallery, with a free reception on September 21. Stephenson and Loree headed the EMU ceramics department and hatched a generation of professional artists, educators and, above all, ceramicists who have had national and international impacts. To this day they credit their success to their EMU professors. The exhibit showcases 25 of these now-illustrious alumni and their life’s work. See you there.

Keeping Posted

Eastern has a remarkable recent history in poster art. The first “Posters of Discontent” show eight years ago included the work of Milton Glaser who designed the iconic “I (heart) NY” and the most famous poster of Bob Dylan, with colored, psychedelic hair. Another show in 2014 featured the work of Detroit native Gary Grimshaw, shortly before he died at the age of 67. He was one of the “Big Five” of 1960s psychedelic rock poster art. The reception at the EMU Student Center included talks and a Q&A

by Grimshaw and his wife, Laura, and Leni Sinclair, ex-wife of John Sinclair, the self-styled poet and former manager of the MC5. It was a love-in attended by an auditorium filled with young and old hippies as well as old timers who weren’t hippies, like me.

Grimshaw is now immortal in both San Francisco and Detroit for his posters of the Filmore, Avalon and Grande Ballrooms, touting groups like Cream, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Who and Pink Floyd. He also did the poster for the 1971 John Sinclair

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U-M pARTy Just under 7,000 new students are enrolled at U-M this year, and Artscapade, presented

by Arts at Michigan and the UM Museum of Art, aims to engage those new arrivals in the University’s thriving art scene with a celebration of ways to get involved, with live music, art-making workshops, dancing, poetry slams, and games and prizes. So before hitting the town to check out the nightlife, make sure to stimulate your creative gene.

Friday, September 2. 7-10pm. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. artsatmichigan.umich.edu Free

Happy Hour:

Love the Bomb During the height of the Cold War, with tensions about atom bombs at an all-time high, visionary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick made a film about the precarious balance of power between the U.S.S.R and the U.S. After reading the novel Red Alert by Peter George, Kubrick was inspired to create Dr. Strangelove or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. One of the best political satires of the century, the black comedy remains hilarious even if its references have aged — anyone looking to spoof today’s political climate could learn a thing or two about how to turn a bleak outlook into comedy.

Weeknights: 5pm-7pm

Sunday Nights: Live Jazz

2pm/Sunday, September 18 and 7pm/Wednesday, September 21. $12. Goodrich Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd.

Teddy and Elvis unite Brooklyn-based but celebrated all over the globe, the TEAM theater troupe analyzes what it means to live in America in 2016. Their latest play, RoosevElvis, follows the ghosts of Elvis and Teddy Roosevelt on a cross-country trip through America’s heartland as they fight over the spirit of Ann, a painfully shy factory worker. Using iconic figures to tackle topics like gender identity and masculinity, the show keeps a close eye on what it means to be an American — an important topic to consider now and always.

Thursday, September 29-Saturday, October 1. $25-$40. 7:30pm/Thursday, 8pm/Friday and Saturday, 2pm/Saturday. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University Ave. 734-764-2538. ums.org

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Born on Third Base

The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip

9am. $13. Detroit Institute of Art. dia.org

Explore the story of the American photographic road trip. Through September 11.

A Walk in the Park: Jackson’s Green Spaces

The centennial anniversary of the National Parks Service celebrates Jackson’s Green Spaces. Through September 10.

The Gun Show

2pm. WSG Gallery. wsg-art.com Free

The meeting of textiles and depictions of firearms. Through September 10.

Wednesdays

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Comedy Jamm

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

Very few Americans were born into the privilege Chuck Collins enjoyed. Fewer still can imagine giving their wealth away and embarking on a mission to combat inequality at the young age of 26. But that’s exactly what Collins did. As the great grandson of Oscar Mayer, Collins grew up in Detroit among the one-percent before giving away his inheritance and embarking on a life as an author and activist. Collins’ latest work, Born on Third Base, chronicles how taxpayers subsidize the rich, how charity can really enforce inequality, and how Americans can put aside their obsession with class to work together. Copies will be available for purchase following the reading.

—ZM

7pm. Wednesday, July 27.

Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com Free

[health]

2 friday

[theater]

Join Michele Bond for the happiest Yoga Hour of the week!

Candlelight, simple restorative postures, breath work, and tennis ball massage techniques to relax, refresh, and restore. Contact studio to reserve a spot.

1 thursday

[misc]

Museum on the Move

9am.UM Natural History Museum. lsa.umich.edu/ummnh. Free

The Natural History Museum is moving in 2018 and invites patrons to come into this new exhibit to see the museum’s 180 year history.

[art]

Pop-Up Exhibition, Curated by Doug Coombe 6pm. Ann Arbor Art Center. annarborartcenter.org. Free

Music and editorial photography of Ann Arbor and Detroit. Through September 3.

[health]

Weekly Meditation Sitting 7pm. Washington Street Education Center, Chelsea. chelseameditation.com. Free

A group meditation sitting of 35 minutes along with a short discussion of topics of interest.

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Open Mic series by celebrating RHINO’s 40th birthday as part of their #RHINO40Readings40Cities project. An open mic session followed by several poets who have appeared in the RHINO poetry journal including John Buckley, Ashwini Bhasi, and others.

[theater]

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee $20. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. a2ct.org

9 friday

Community Class: Nia with Ana Hough

6 tuesday

Dear Elizabeth

[literary]

A love story based off of the real letters of poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop. Through September 25.

7pm. Literati Bookstore. literatibookstore.com Free

$20. Theatre Nova. theatrenova.org

[art]

Drink & Draw

3pm. Pointless Brewery & Theatre. pointlessbrew.com Free

Pointless Brew provides the art supplies and houses the beer, what happens next is physics.

First Friday EMU Art Exhibit 5pm. Riverside Arts Center. riversidearts.org Free

EMU Bright Futures celebrates students elementary through college with this art exhibit.

[health]

Yoga Happy Hour

6pm. $11-$13. Yoga House. yogahouseannarbor.com

Take a break from it all in a peaceful yoga setting with candles and the sounds of birds singing.

3 saturday

[film] Drive

11:59pm. $8. State Theater. michtheater.org

Ryan Gosling as both stunt driver and criminal getaway driver.

The Dogs who Found Me Ken Foster’s memoir chronicles his journey from first-time dog owner to rescuer and all the lessons and mistakes he made along the way.

7 wednesday

[misc]

Benefit for Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund 8pm. $15. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. aacomedy.com

Michigan’s funniest comedians come together to present a night of laughs in honor of our servicemen and servicewomen. Every dollar goes directly to helping the troops. Best of all, veterans get in free.

[health]

RelaxStation Massage Open House 4-8pm. 300 W. Huron, corner of N. First.

734-623-1951. relaxstation.com

Free massages and refreshments.

8 thursday

[literary]

Where does my book fit on the shelf?

7pm. AADL Traverwood Branch. aadl.org Free

In this workshop, Bethany Neal september

7pm. Bookbound Bookstore. bookboundbookstore.com Free

[health]

Fridays

6pm. $13. Yoga House. yogahouseannarbor.com

Open Mic & Share Poetry

Six contestants compete for Spelling Bee Champion in this Tony Award-winning musical. Through September 11.

Rising Comedians from around Michigan perform.

Yoga Hour

and Alex Kourvo will show writers how to figure out exactly where their novel or nonfiction book belongs on the shelf, and why it’s crucial to its success.

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10:45am. A2 Yoga. a2yoga.net Free

Express joy through movement with martial arts, modern dance and yoga.

[misc]

Peace Love Run Woodstock 11am. Hell Creek Ranch, Pickney. meetup.com Free

Go back in time to the vibes of Woodstock with laid back runs, hippie hikes, music, yoga and craziness.

[art]

Potters Guild

3pm. Riverside Arts Center. riversidearts.org Free

An exhibit of functional pottery, sculpture, tile work, and wearable art. Also on September 10 and 11.

UMMA After Hours

7pm. UMMA. umma.umich.edu Free

Browse the regular exhibits outside normal hours.

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[art]

Engaging with Art

1pm. UMMA. umma.umich.edu Free

Each tour is individualized to the docent. Also on September 18 and 25.

Letterpress Workshop

1pm. AADL-Downtown. aadl.org Free

Hands-on letterpress workshop.

arts & culture [film]

Labyrinth 30th Anniversary 2pm. $12. Quality 16. goodrichqualitytheaters.com

Honoring late David Bowie with a special showing of Labyrinth.

[misc]

Falling Up and Getting Down: A Season-Opening Live Skateboarding + Music Celebration 2:30pm. Ann Arbor Skate Park. a2gov.org Free

Witness complex improvisation through skateboarding and jazz being brought together! Registration required.

You can dance if you want to

[misc]

Dancing is one of the oldest excuses to get together with neighbors and friends and relieve some stress by enjoying the ancient joy of music. Dancing in the Streets, in its 19th year, provides that experience in Ann Arbor every Labor Day weekend. Participants sample different music and dance traditions from around the world, an opportunity to see mini concerts, enjoy downtown and dance with friends, and strangers. —JB

Team up for a competitive night of trivia!

Trivia Night: Smarty Pants Smackdown

Sunday, September 4.1:30pm.

Main St. and Washington St. facebook.com/aactmad. 734-260-9027. Free

[film]

Series of interviews recording the life and experiences of African American individuals and their contribution of the community.

Pop-X is a 10 day festival of pop-up art pavilions in Ann Arbor.

The festival features 8-10 unique interactive pavilions, 100 sq ft each. Pop-X is community arts initiative of Ann Arbor Art Center of individualized interactive installation art to enrich the concept of place in Ann Arbor. Through October 1.

Fruit is Our Superfood

7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, aadl.org Free

Learn how to incorporate fruit into your diet for optimal energy and health.

14 wednesday

[film]

Snowden Live

7:30pm. $14. Quality 16. goodrichqualitytheaters.com

Live satellite conversation with Oliver Stone and Edward Snowden follows the premiere.

[literary]

History Readers Book Club 7:30pm. Motte and Bailey Bookstore. mottebooks.com Free

All welcome to discuss, And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East,

by Richard Engle, NBC’s Chief Foreign Correspondent.

15 thursday

Love and science converge in Eileen Pollack’s luminous new novel.

2pm. Liberty Plaza. popxannarbor.com Free

13 tuesday

Relieve stress and anxiety through coloring and meditation.

7pm. Literati Bookstore. literatibookstore.com Free

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[health]

10am. Dexter District Library. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

A Perfect Life

[art]

3pm. AADL Pittsfield. aadl.org Free

Adult Coloring for Relaxation & Meditation

21 wednesday

[literary]

22 thursday

African American Living Oral History Project

[health]

8pm. Chelsea Alehouse. chelseaalehouse.com Free

World War II, and had designed prototypes for the military during it. This is the first comprehensive, authoritative account of Tucker’s magnificent car and his battles with the government.

John Freeman & Valeria Luiselli Reading

5:30pm. UMMA. umma.umich.edu Free

John Freeman is is an American writer and a literary critic. Valeria Luiselli is the author of the book of essays Sidewalks, and the internationally acclaimed novel Faces in the Crowd.

16 friday

[health]

Ypsilanti Open Meditation 11am. Ypsilanti District Library. ypsilibrary.org Free

Come to meditate in a class that is open for all.

17 saturday

[literary]

[theater]

7pm. AADL Downtown. aadl.org Free

Noon. $30. Pointless Brewery & Theatre. pointlessbrew.com

Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow

Intro to Sketch Writing Workshop

Preston Tucker, salesman extraordinaire from Ypsilanti, Michigan, built race cars before

In-class writing exercises and an introduction to the basics with Mark Kendall.

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[health]

Colors of Cancer 5K

11am. $30. Rolling Hills County Park. ewashtenaw.org

Raise money and awareness for multiple types of cancer participating by running, walking or jogging.

[literary]

Ann Arbor Beer: A Happy History of Tree Town Brewing 2-4pm. AADL Downtown. aadl.org Free

Find out more about unique Ann Arbor history as author Dave Bardallis discusses his book.

20 tuesday

[health]

Bright Nights Community Forum: Understanding Electroconvulsive Therapy 7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. aadl.org Free

Learn about electroconvulsive therapy and how it is used to treat people with severe depression in a chat lead by University of Michigan professors.

[film]

The Hunting Ground

6pm. AADL-Downtown. aadl.org Free

The documentary exposing rape culture on college campuses.

Liberty’s Secret World Premiere

8pm. $10. Michigan Theater. michigantheater.org

Girl-meets-girl movie-musical with a healthy dose of political satire.

[literary]

Bob Hicok Reader

5:30pm. UMMA. umma.umich.edu Free

Bob Hicok was born in Grand Ledge, Michigan, in 1960 and worked for many years as an automotive die designer and a computer system administrator. His first book of poetry, The Legend of Light received the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry and was named a 1997 ALA Booklist Notable Book of the Year.

[health]

Community Class: Yoga with Lisa Wu

6pm. A2 Yoga. a2yoga.net Free

Free yoga class with donations welcome.

[art]

Composing a Space

7pm. UMMA. umma.umich.edu Free

Architect Mira Henry’s conceptual drawings of architecture.

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Art for X: Public Spaces

23 friday

[health]

Community Class: Ona Flow with Ana Hough

11:15am. A2 Yoga. a2yoga.net Free

Yoga session led by the founder of A2 Yoga, Ana Hough.

[art]

The Connoisseurs’ Legacy: The Collection of Nesta and Walter Spink 2pm. UMMA. umma.umich.edu Free

Early Buddhist art and lithographs.

Also on September 25.

[film]

Noir City Detroit

1:30pm. $25. Redford Theatre. redfordtheatre.com

The movie pass for 6 classic noir films and a special neo-noir.

Through September 25.

Mental with Director Q&A 7pm. $8-10. Michigan Theater. michtheater.org

[art]

The world of outpatient mental health in Japan.

A fair for everyone Hypnotists, fiddlers and beer enthusiasts converge for the annual Saline Community Fair, where there really is something for everyone. The five-day event, centering around the livestock show and auction, is split into themes, starting with Hero’s Day on Thursday and continuing with Friday’s Senior’s/Ladies’ Day, and Saturday’s Children’s Day. Special events, like tractor pulls and an autocross derby, can be found online. It all adds up to a confluence of events for everyone, from angsty teens to grandma and grandpa. —ZM

Thursday, September 1-Monday, September 5.

9am-11pm. $5-$7/per day.

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann ArborSaline Rd., Saline. salinefair.org

This special screening with an original 35mm print.

25 sunday

[miscellaneous]

43rd Annual Old West Side Homes Tour

Tours of beautiful West Side Homes.

[art]

Sculpture Walk Guided Tour 2pm. Chelsea District Library. chelsearivergallery.com Free

Panel discussion exploring the ability of art to influence a city’s economic development.

A love story between a mermaid woman and human man that became the highest-grossing film of all time in China. Mermaid Shan is sent to kill real-estate developer Xuan to save the lives of the other mermaids who depend on the sea, while they are being hunted.

The film tackles environmental questions and love.

29 thursday

[theater]

The TEAM’s RoosevElvis

$25-$35. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. ums.org

The spirits of Elvis Presley and Theodore Roosevelt battle over painfully shy Ann. Through October 1.

[film]

[health]

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

5:30pm. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Cancer Center. chelseamich.com Free

Support group for adults with cancer and their family and support people. This is a free group, and individuals can join at any time during or after treatment.

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September © Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Truth decay is in its early stages. If you take action soon, you can probably prevent a full-scale decomposition into putrid rot.

But be forewarned: Things could get messy, especially if you intervene with the relentless candor and clarity that will be required for medicinal purification.

So what do you think? Are you up for the struggle? I understand if you’re not. I’ll forgive you if you simply flee from the growing stench. But if you decide to work your cagey magic, here are some tips. 1. Compile your evidence with rigor. 2. As much as is humanly possible, put aside rancor.

Root your efforts in compassionate objectivity. 3. Even as you expose the unsightly facts, cherish the beautiful truths you’d like to replace them with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you willing to lose at least some of your inhibitions? Are you ready to find out what it feels like to cavort like a wise wild child? To cooperate fully with life’s plans for you, Taurus, I think you will need to consider those courses of action. I suspect you will thrive as you explore the pleasures of playful audacity and whimsical courage and effervescent experiments. Be blithe! Be exuberant!

Be open to the possibility that opening to new possibilities is the single most intelligent thing you can do right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What’s the current status of your relationship with your feet? Have you been cultivating and cherishing your connection with the earth below you? The reason I ask, Gemini, is that right now it’s especially important for you to enjoy intimacy with gravity, roots, and foundations. Whatever leads you down and deeper will be a source of good fortune. Feeling grounded will provide you with an aptitude for practical magic. Consider the healthful consequences of going barefoot, indulging in foot massages, and getting a new pair of shoes that are both beautiful and comfortable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A woman in the final stages of giving birth can experience acute

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Illuminati do not want you to receive the prophecy I have prepared for you. Nor do the Overlords of the New World Order, the Church of the SubGenius, the Fake God that masquerades as the Real God, or the fault-finding little voice in the back of your head. So why am I going ahead and divulging this oracle anyway? Because I love you. My loyalty is to you, not those shadowy powers. Therefore, I am pleased to inform you that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to evade, ignore, undermine, or rebel against controlling influences that aren’t in alignment with your soul’s goals. discomfort. But once her infant spills out into the world, her distress may transform into bliss. I don’t foresee quite so dramatic a shift for you, Cancerian. But the transition you undergo could have similar elements: from uncertainty to grace; from agitation to relief; from constriction to spaciousness. To take maximum advantage of this blessing, don’t hold onto the state you’re leaving behind -- or the feelings it aroused in you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In one of my dreams last night, a Leo sensualist I know advised me to take smart pills and eat an entire chocolate cheesecake before writing my next Leo horoscope.

In another dream, my Leo friend Erica suggested that I compose your horoscope while attending an orgy where all the participants were brilliant physicists, musicians, and poets. In a third dream, my old teacher Rudolf (also a Leo) said I should create the Leo horoscope as I sunbathed on a beach in Maui while being massaged by two sexy geniuses. Here’s how I interpret my dreams: In the coming days, you can literally increase your intelligence by indulging in luxurious comforts and sensory delights.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Play a joke on your nervous anxiety.

Leap off the ground or whirl in a circle five times as you shout, “I am made of love!” Learn the words and melody to a new song that lifts your mood whenever you sing it. Visualize yourself going on an adventure that will amplify your courage and surprise your heart. Make a daring promise to yourself, and acquire a beautiful object that will symbolize your intention to fulfill that promise. Ask yourself a soul-shaking question you haven’t been wise enough

to investigate before now. Go to a wide-open space, spread your arms out in a greeting to the sky, and pray for a vision of your next big goal.

may cause other problems. I think we all have our own versions of kryptonite, even if they’re metaphorical. For instance, my own superpowers tend to decline when I come into the presence of bad architecture, cheesy poetry, and off-pitch singing. How about you, Capricorn? What’s your version of kryptonite? Whatever it is, I’m happy to let you know that you are currently less susceptible to its debilitating influence than usual. Why? Well, you have a sixth sense about how to avoid it. And even if it does draw near, you have in your repertoire some new tricks to keep it from sapping your strength.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The dictionary says that the verb “to schmooze” means to chat with people in order to promote oneself or make a social connection that may prove to be advantageous. But that definition puts a selfish spin on an activity that can, at least sometimes, be carried out with artful integrity. Your assignment in the coming weeks is to perform this noble version of schmoozing. If you are offering a product or service that is beautiful or useful or both, I hope you will boost its presence and influence with the power of your good listening skills and smart conversations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s possible you will receive seductive proposals in the coming weeks. You may also be invited to join your fortunes with potential collaborators who have fully awakened to your charms. I won’t be surprised if you receive requests to share your talents, offer your advice, or bestow your largesse. You’re a hot prospect, my dear. You’re an attractive candidate. You appear to be ripe for the plucking and ready for adventure. How should you respond? My advice is to be flattered and gratified, but also discerning. Just because an inquiry is exciting doesn’t mean it’s good for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you are attuned with the cosmic rhythms in the coming weeks, you will be a source of teaching and leadership. Allies will feel fertilized by your creative vigor. You’ll stimulate team spirit with your smart appeals to group solidarity. If anyone can revive droopy procrastinators and demonstrate the catalytic power of gratitude, it’ll be you. Have you heard enough good news, Sagittarius, or can you absorb more? I expect that you will inspire interesting expressions of harmony that blow away contrived versions of togetherness. And every blessing you bestow will expand your capacity for attracting favors you can really use.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Would you like to become a master of intimacy? Can you imagine yourself handling the challenges of togetherness with the skill of a great artist and the wisdom of a love genius? If that prospect appeals to you, now would be a favorable time to up your game.

Here’s a hot tip to guide your next breakthroughs: You must cultivate two seemingly contradictory skills. The first is the capacity to identify and nurture the best qualities in your beloved friend.

The second is the ability to thrive on the fact that healthy relationships require you to periodically wrestle with each other’s ignorance and immaturity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The fictional character known as Superman has one prominent vulnerability: the mineral kryptonite. When he’s near this stuff, it weakens his superpowers and

Homework: All of us are trying to wake up from our sleepy delusions about the nature of life.

What’s your most potent wakeup technique?

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Describe your daily routine? What does a typical day look like for Mark​​ Schlissel?

I’ve been here two years, and not one of those days has been routine! That’s one​ ​of the reasons I love the job. On any given day, I could be meeting with alumni in​ ​Detroit, talking to students in Dearborn, learning about faculty partnerships with​​the Flint community, hearing about patient lives being saved in our health system,​ ​cheering on our studentathletes, or enjoying a performance by our students or the​ ​University Musical Society.

I tell people all over the state that I have the best job​​in all of higher education.

What was the last book you read, or what book would you recommend?

One of my favorite books is Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s autobiography, My​​Beloved World.

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How are you working with the University community to improve diversity​ ​and race relations on campus?

For more than a year, we have been developing strategic plans in our various units​​ to promote diversity, equity and inclusion – and an overall university-wide plan​ ​will be finalized in the fall. The work has been challenging but rewarding. We​ ​organized a multitude of forums and other opportunities to allow members of our​ ​community to have the difficult conversations that are needed to really tackle an​ ​issue of this importance. I’m proud of how we have come together as a university.

We don’t always agree, but the commitment has been inspiring. I am hopeful that​ ​our work will lead to a better Michigan.​ ​While developing the plans, we have also launched promising new initiatives to​​help us reach and recruit the most talented students from all communities in the​​state. You may have heard of our Wolverine Pathways initiative and our HAIL​ ​Scholarship program. Both have been successful in the early stages. We are able​ ​to reach students we previously had not been able to.

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Two—my first molecular biology class at Princeton taught by a great scientist,​​ Arnold Levine, and a class on the American Presidency taught by an expert in that​ ​arena, Fred Greenstein.

What​‘​s the most unusual UM spirit item you own? ​H​ow​‘d you acquire it​?​

I recently acquired and polished my very own Petoskey stone during a family trip​​ to Camp Michigania, a wonderful site on Walloon Lake owned and operated by​ ​the University of Michigan Alumni Association.

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by Elle Kay You know that roommate that drank a little too much at the party, came back to the room a little too late on weeknights, complained just a bit too often about money, and dated people right on the edge of driving you crazy? That was me, freshman year. With the newfound freedom of dorm life after strict curfews and chaperoned evenings, I felt like I could cut loose...in my own pseudo-rebellious way. I spent exorbitant amounts of money on organic snacks and cigarettes, subjecting my friend and roommate to the perma-stink of rotten fruit and stale smoke. I tried to creep silently into our room at 4am, but inevitably shined my cell phone directly into her eyes. One morning, about halfway through the year, I crawled into bed after my then-boyfriend shouted at me through the door to â&#x20AC;&#x153;quiet down.â&#x20AC;? I left a trail of my shoes, sweater, and gigantic purse with its contents strewn across the floor. My roommate sat up in bed, looked at me, then the floor, and just said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;seriously?â&#x20AC;? Mortified, I apologized. Something about her exhausted, annoyed expression reminded me of my mom, and mom-induced guilt can really halt any bad behavior.

For when your roommate is terminally unemployed

by Sonny Forrest One of my college roommates stayed up until 4am every night blasting fist-pumping EDM amid trips to retrieve his noxious pizza rolls from the loud-ass ancient microwave. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in school. His dad paid his rent. I had to be awake at 6:30am each morning for a 14-hour day while he slept in until 5pm.

We had several talks about the noise, the colon-clogging late-night snacks, and the fact that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do a thing all day, every day. It was unhealthy to live like this, I told him. I offered to help him find a job. I started explaining the contents of my day to him, how much energy it required to slog through each day. He stopped cranking that ear-splitting EDM noise before approaching our housemates about subleasing his room a month later. Make your lazy-ass roommate understand that everyone else in the house needs some semblance of calm, which may require them to stop being such a solipsistic jackass.

For when your roommate has an inhuman sleep cycle

by Jacqueline Bull My sophomore year, I lived in a house with four other girls. I soon discovered that the girl that I shared a room with was depressed. And by depressed I mean, a mountain of trash and empty pop bottles in her room at all times, and I almost never saw her awake, usually sleeping with Harry Potter tapes playing aloud. I wondered what she did with her waking hours, or if she had any, but as it is with roommates it is often better to mind your own business. One night, I woke with a start and looked at my phone to discover it was 4am. All the lights were on in the bedroom and she sat upright furiously tapping on her computer and blaring music. I actually shouted her name and she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notice. Turns out she did this every night and took advantage of my inhuman ability to sleep through anything. Her sleep cycle was sleeping in intervals from 6-9am, a brief nap at 1pm, and 5-8pm. She moved out a couple months later and left her trash bags and pop bottles behind.

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Pancheros

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The college diet: fried food, pizza binges and plenty of beer. It’s not exactly fine dining. But every once in awhile, something magical happens — parents (or your roommate’s mom) come into town and offer to take you out to dinner.

This isn’t the time to be proud. If you get the chance to eat a real meal, complete with something exotic (like vegetables), take it.

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4Howsteps to joining a band to make friends and music at U-M

by Adam Theisen

Step 1: Meet some other musicians

Music lovers just seem to find each other, and when they do, it’s only natural that they start writing songs.

Owl Game, an acoustic duo of Lena Sutter and Brennan Quinn, started simply when, as students in the sound engineering program at Michigan, they didn’t have musicians for a recording projects and decided to write their own songs.

“I think both of us, coming into college, were really trying to find a musical identity, and when we started writing together we realized that a lot of our background complimented each other pretty well,” Sutter said. “He has a lot more technical guitar skills, because he was really into metal, and I’ve always been a lyrics and melody person, coming from folk.”

Two other local bands, My Girlfriend Beru and The Deadly Vipers, advise joining student organizations to meet like-minded souls.

“One of the reasons Michael and I got to know each other better was that I joined New Beat Happening,” said MGB drummer Theo Czajkowski, referring to a student-run concert-booking organization.

“If I could condense all of my advice about being a musician in Ann Arbor, it would just be, ‘Make friends,” Sutter said.

Step 2: Find a place to jam

The musicians of My Girlfriend Beru all currently live in the same house, which keeps the band close, but as underclassmen they would take advantage of the music rooms at East Quad.

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And even if everyone is close together, It can also be tricky to carve out time for a band when there are essays to write and exams to study for. Owl Game has even done overnight recording sessions to work around this problem.

“It sucks, but in the end we get something that we’re proud of, and it’s worth it,” Sutter said.

Step 3: book a gig

If your band is just starting out, you may have to go outside where you normally see shows and play some less conventional spots.

“The first show was in this abandoned building,” Derringer said. “I don’t know how exactly they set up shows there, but it was this run down place. We drove up to the venue, and we were like, ‘Is this it? This looks super sketchy.’ But it was a really fun show.”

Step 4: Get in a recording studio

There’s a state-of-the-art studio right on North Campus at the Duderstadt Library. Any student’s band can book time at the studio for free, provided they have a certified engineer with them.

Once you have a release on Spotify or Bandcamp that local people can hear, it’s also much easier to get booked.

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ongratulations! You’ve picked up Current Magazine and have read (or skimmed) this far, which means you must have an interest in art, culture, food and everything else that makes Washtenaw County amazing. You’re probably better informed.

Good for you.

Since you likely live in town, you also probably have a rooting interest in sports — specifically, the University of Michigan Wolverines. We do too. You probably love, like, or are at least aware of, who Jim Harbaugh is. But since you are a multi-faceted person interested in a wide variety of cultural events (you are reading this magazine, after all) we thought we’d focus on something other than football.

So instead of a position-by-position breakdown, or hurling a bunch of insults at Ohio State, we’ve got Sonny Forrest breaking down the type of people you’ll see tailgating, Chris Crowder offering up some alternative sports events outside The Big House, and a look at an awesome event taking place at Ann Arbor Skate Park. Enjoy.

Hype Besides Harbaugh

Five athletic events to check out this fall, football notwithstanding

by Chris Crowder

Friday, September 2

Women’s Cross Country at Michigan Open

Give this sport some love. All-American great Erin Finn is primed for her best season in an already historic career. Cheer her and the Wolverines on as they cross the finish line in this meet featuring an intersquad race of the Michigan Women’s team, prepping for the grind of the Big Ten season. Take note: this race takes place in Dexter.

Saturday, September 24

Women’s Soccer vs. Michigan State

The Wolverines were bested by Michigan State last year in an embarrassing 3-0 loss in East Lansing. Now the Spartans visit Michigan on our home turf, and the Wolverines have their in-state rival right where they want them. The historically good U-M women’s team is sure to put on an elite performance. Catch the game after the football game against Penn State earlier in the afternoon.

Sunday, October 16

Field Hockey vs. Iowa

Coming off of last season when the Wolverines made it to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals, Michigan is hoping to build off of its success.

The face off against the Hawkeyes will be a good barometer, taking place at the end of the regular season against a likely top 25 opponent.

Also, the blue turf at Ocker Field is a Michigan fan must-see to check off their sports bucket list.

Friday, October 21

Men’s Soccer vs. Ohio State

The Men’s Soccer team doesn’t play its big rival, Michigan State, this year, but this matchup against the Buckeyes is huge. It’s the third to last game of the regular season, carrying Big Ten tournament seeding and NCAA Tournament implications. The Wolverines will be looking to avenge last year’s 3-1 loss with an enthusiastic home crowd behind them.

Wednesday, November 23

Volleyball vs. Michigan State

Catch volleyball star Abby Cole’s last game in a Michigan volleyball uniform. She’s sure to leave it all on the floor with stellar play at the net. The atmosphere is excellent as the small setting of Cliff Keen Arena bounces the yells of the student section off the walls. Cole will play basketball after volleyball season is over, so fans will have plenty more chances to see her on the hardwood.

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The Tao of Bo

The quintessential Michigan Man’s wisdom, corrupted for college life

by Zach Marburger

“I figured this was the easy stuff, and if we couldn’t show up on time, looking right and acting right, we weren’t going to be able to do anything else.”

Freshman — just go to class. Sure, it’s tempting to stay home and stream just one more episode of your favorite show on Netflix, especially when the weather gets bad. But trust us.

Professors notice who shows up.

“No man is more important than The Team. No coach is more important than The Team. The Team, The Team.

Nobody enjoys group projects. Everyone’s always on a different schedule, and there’s always that one slacker who procrastinates, feigns illness, and generally does whatever they can to get out of work before slapping their name on your project at the last minute. It’s frustrating, we know. But just remember — it’s your name on the grade too. So save the sabotage for passive-aggressive facebook posts.

“Those who stay will be champions.”

Applies to sixth-year seniors and beer pong skills. Also an appropriate mantra for last call at Rick’s.

“Nothing good ever happens after midnight.”

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Skateboarding and Jazz make a melody Two uniquely American art-forms come together in one exciting event

by Zach Marburger

Jason Moran (center) and The Bandwagon will jam while skaters shred A2 Skatepark From a bird’s-eye view, jazz music and skateboarding, and the people that love them, have very little in common. But jazz — which originated in the smoky rooms of Chicago — and skateboarding — founded by bored surfers on California streets — are both uniquely American art-forms.

The University Music Series, with help from Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark and Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation, are putting on an event aimed at bringing jazz lovers and skateboarders together. In Falling Up and Getting Down, 2010 MaCarthur Fellow Jason Moran and his band The Bandwagon will provide the tunes while skateboard legends carve up the Ann Arbor Skatepark.

The event is part of the UMS Renegade series, which focuses on assisting artists that push boundaries and challenge audience expectations.

Shifting perspective

Mark Jacobson, a senior programming manager at UMS, says the lineup of skaters at the event reflects the Renegade series’ commitment to shifting audience perspective.

“One thing that I’m doing is very consciously working to break down the stereotype of skateboards. The lineup that we’re presenting is an incredibly diverse and multicultural group of athletes. We’ve got pro skaters like Any MacDonald, seminal African-American skateboards including Ron Allen and Chuck Treece, and we’ve got female skateboarders represented with Jordyn Barratt and Natalie Krishna Das,” Jacobson said. “These skateboarders shred, but more importantly to me, they represent a real diversity that also lives within jazz.”

The similarities between jazz and skateboarding don’t end there. Both share a free-flowing improvisational style that Jacobson says will be reflected in the event.

Intersection of improv and music

“It’s a collaboration from the start. It’s about the intersection of improvisation with the music with the improvisation you see in skateboarding,” Jacobson said. “When it’s happening live, Jason and The Bandwagon are going to be pushing the skateboarders to soar higher in the vert, and the skateboarders will be encouraging the musicians to jam harder.

There’s a synergy that’s going to be created.”

Audiences can experience the give and take between performers completely free, although advance registration is required. Jacobson hopes that the event will give groups of people that might not otherwise experience jazz or skateboarding a chance to appreciate the artists and athletes, respectively.

“I don’t believe that there has been an event of this scale in UMS’ 138-year history, certainly not a public event. It’s about not only looking at the relationship between jazz and skating, but also breaking down barriers to the music,” Jacobson said. “You’re going to have kids who may have never listened to jazz before be exposed to this music.”

“We’re really working to specifically develop new audiences that are hungry for contemporary avant-garde art and culture.”

Catch Falling Up and Getting Down Sunday, September 11 at 2:30pm at The Ann Arbor Skatepark. Register at ums.org/skatepark. ecurrent.com / september 2016 13

The Tailgate; a tribal ritual Identifying Ann Arbor’s Gameday Gourmands

by Sonny Forrest

Old School Alumni

They told their Fortune 500 employer’s HR department that they’ve been planning a pilgrimage back for a game or two since last spring.

by Sonny Forrest The tailgating community surrounding University of Michigan home football games encompasses a variety of social strata. And conveniently generalizing the people that make up Michigan’s ancillary football cultures in one amateur ethnography has been on our list for a while.

New School Alumni

They work in advertising in either a.)

Chicago b.) New York City c.) metro Detroit or d.) they’re in consulting someplace random like Denver, where they’ve found the work-life balance to be pretty agreeable, on the whole.

How to spot them: Well-kempt yuppies

in normcore athletic wear or basic blue jeans. New Balance sneakers are usually incriminating.

What they’re drinking in September:

People in RVs

These people can shell out $400+ for a parking pass in the lot next to the stadium.

How to spot them: That guy lighting

a cigar with a $100 bill. His cosmetically enhanced wife (who looks great for whatever age she is) is laughing, probably at the proles humping it to the stadium on the golf course.

What they’re drinking: Top-shelf

Mimosas using a recipe from this killer brunch spot in one of Chicago’s bougier neighborhoods, like Lincoln Park.

liquor that’s too expensive for you to have heard of.

What they’re drinking in November:

ever the caterer prepared.

Spiced hard cider using a recipe culled from their friend’s food porn blog.

How they got to Ann Arbor for the game: Volkswagon Jetta, which they’re leasing.

Bros

They won’t remember the game when they wake up.

How to spot them: Maize arm-ex-

posing tank tops with Greek letters and the occasional innuendo. Most young people that are in the middle of puking and/or just got finished puking.

What they’re drinking in September: Different varieties of the same flavorless lager beer.

What they’re drinking in November: Different varieties of the same flavorless lager beer.

How they get to the game: Stum-

bling through a minefield of crushed Solo cups, dodging sobriety with a few road pops.

What they’re doing for food: Binge drinking.

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How to spot them: The men are wearing pleated khakis, loafers and a navy

blue Block M ball cap. The women are wearing Michigan scarves and little, dangling “M” earrings.

What they’re drinking in September: Stroh’s or Labatt Blue because they’re slumming it for old times.

What they’re drinking in November: Whisky in a plastic cup.

How they got to the Ann Arbor for the game: They took a cab in from DTW to their temporary-yet-eminently habitable residence at the Ross Business School residences.

What they’re doing for food: Cooking lightly processed meats over a portable propane grill.

Parents of Students

These are at least upper-middle class people in town for the weekend, using a football game as an excuse to spend time with their wunderkind student, who’s reluctantly spending time with them.

How to spot them: They’re the ones

Tailgate Lifers

These guys started off as Walmart Wolverines, but have steadily evolved into observing the tailgate as a spiritual obligation replete with its own set of rites, including homemade kielbasa.

How to spot them: Scars and authentic

on-field jerseys that they’ve been wearing to games since at least two presidential administrations ago.

What they’re drinking in September: Jack Daniels from the bottle.

What they’re drinking in November: Jack Daniels from the bottle.

How they got to Ann Arbor for the game: A 16-seat van painted maize and

blue. All but four seats were removed to accommodate the professional-grade charcoal grill, the flag pole and the gaspowered electricity generator responsible for keeping the satellite-enabled TV tuned in.

What they’re doing for food: USDA Prime Beef Tenderloin stuffed with King Crab.

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wearing Michigan-branded gear so new that they forgot to remove the M-Den price tags. This party includes a disinterested young adult checking their smartphone.

What they’re doing for food: Standing in line at Noodles & Co.

How they got to Ann Arbor for the game: A $70+ Uber from Detroit Metro Airport.

Academics

Professors and miscellaneous faculty, both adjunct and tenure-track. (There are still some tenure-track faculty out there, right?) They go to the football games, which their departmental peers at West Coast public universities just cannot understand.

How to spot them: Elbow-patched tweed blazers/cardigans.

What they bring: Papers to grade.

What they forgot to bring: Their keys and/or mobile phone.

Walmart Wolverines

They didn’t go to school at the U, but they moved off the couch from watching Sports Center and started watching Lloyd Carr’s teams in the mid-90s, then just kind of fell into intense fandom.

How to spot them: They’re wearing

those generic football jerseys that say “Michigan” across the back where a player’s last name would be if the jersey was authentic. It’s not.

What they’re drinking in September: Canned Bud Light.

What they’re drinking in November: Canned Budweiser.

How they got to the Ann Arbor for the game: Carpooled in an Astro van.

What they’re doing for food: John-

sonville brat or a jumbo box of fried chicken from Krogers.

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