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contents contents October 2014 vol. 24 / no.10

Tour de Grocery

By Meade Bailey

Kitchen Talk

music feature 23

Ann Arbor District Library music tools loan program by Russ Brakefield

Time out of mind by Stephan Spiess

29 art feature

Ruth Taubman, local jeweler extraordinaire by Louis Meldman

32 book feature

Harlequin Creature 5.5 Lit journal blurs lines between artforms by Alice Holbrook

39 style sense

What to wear to the game by Jessica Knapp

current online exclusives

film feature 25

Barista Romany Dubuc People’s Food Coop

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27 Theater feature

Filmmaking in Washtenaw County by Nan Bauer

Cover Photo:

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University of Michigan Helen Zell Visiting Writers’ Series: Where the writers are

Photograph by Patrick Record

Readers React

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Mary Ruefle, one of many writers speaking during the series

Preview:

The Ragbirds play the Ark, November 2

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^ Appeal to your “inner caveman” says Patrick Daly and Harold Tramazzo, owners of Wings Over, a new-to-town wings and ribs delivery and takeout franchise. 1758 Plymouth Road in the Plymouthview Shopping Center. Coming this winter. ^ The Michigan Theater has unveiled a new LED marquee. The 1,500 bulbs were installed by Ann Arbor-based Park Avenue Lighting for a brighter and greener appeal.

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^ A new burger joint, Hunter House Hamburgers, a 62-year mainstay in Birmingham, has taken over the shuttered Firehouse Subs. 609 E. William St., Ann Arbor. 734.368.9592 Mon-Thurs 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 8am-12am, Sun 11am-9pm. hunterhousehamburgers.com ^ Athletic gear will now be accompanied by business-casual attire: enter The Victors Collection, a new upscale version of the M Den. Items range from $15 socks to $20,000 custom Swiss watches. U-M student Jordana Schrager’s SKICKS shoes are also in stock. 307 S. State St., Ann Arbor. ^ Real Ryder Revolution, an indoor cycling center that aims to simulate an outdoor ride—you can turn, steer, and lean on these specialized bikes—has moved from North Main to 615 E. University Ave. ^ Dogma Catmantoo, Kerrytown’s longstanding pet shop, under new ownership, has completed its summerlong renovations and has reopened. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 208 N Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor.

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^ Sava Lelcaj, of Sava’s and Babo Market, is expanding her empire. Her new place, a quick-stop food shop in the Nickels Arcade opens late this month. Food will be prepared at a satellite kitchen, packaged, labeled, and delivered to Nickels Arcade. Lelcaj’s latest takes over Boersma Travel Services, which relocated to 7879 Jackson Road. ^ The Knight family has bought Main Dish Kitchen, prepared-food purveyor. Knight’s Kitchen, the new name, offers the same services for those too-busy-tocook-at-home folks at 5060 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor. 734-222-9210. ^ Frita Batidos, home of boozy milkshakes and perfectly fatty buggers, has revamped their cocktail list! And while they were at it, they reconfigured the mini-bar and renovated the tables and floors. 117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 761-2882

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Courtesy Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum.

Fall Foliage

Cooler days and chilly nights indicate the end of summer, but those temperature drops allow vibrant hues to emerge in fall foliage. Early to mid October is peak season, so grab your coziest sweater and take to the trails of Nichols Arboretum, Raymond F. Goodrich Preserve amidst oak, hickory, and maple trees, or the Matthaei Botanical Garden. Rent a canoe or kayak on the Huron River at Gallup Park, Argo Park, or Hudson Mills Metro-park to see the color from a different viewpoint. Just outside the city, Parker Mill's Park features a mile-long, handicap accessible boardwalk. Admire the colors almost anywhere, but make your appreciation intentional by hitting a park or preserve to take in the transformation.—AC

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For years crowdsourcing has shaken up longstanding corporate operations in both manufacturing and service industries— Uber and Lyft are still in operating agreement negotiations with the City Council which are again up for approval on October 20. Ann Arbor officials are now putting the power of the undefined public to good use. Since debuting A2 Fix It, an app which allows citizens to report broken street lights, potholes (where to begin?), and other civil infrastructure issues from their smartphones, Ann Arbor officials have had their hands full addressing hundreds of reports. The app allows users to locate the problem on an interactive map, identify the issue using a dropdown menu of preset categories, and request a course of action. Uploading a photo also helps officials pinpoint and resolve the problem.

Vanity Plate Politics

Ann Arbor’s Dave DeVarti, former publisher of Current Magazine, will be driving his Honda Odyssey with a newly minted and finally legal vanity plate. And the plate’s contested message, WAR SUX, has cost the state of Michigan the sum of DeVarti’s attorney fees: $21,500. Originally barred by the state due to the government’s claim that the word SUX had a sexual overtone, U.S. District Judge Gordon Quist rejected the argument, asserting that the Secretary of State guidelines were too broad. Officials cannot deny personalized license plate requests for subjective reasons, however, the state can impose restrictions on requests for plates that contain profanity, parlay explicitly sexual content, or portray a negative image of a racial, religious or socioeconomic group. Meanwhile in Brooklyn, New York's Department of Motor Vehicles is revoking the patently offensive registration of a black Dodge with the license plate HAMMAS. Although the plate is a misspelling of Hamas, the Palestinian flag displayed in the windshield suggests a nod to Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. War, in short, sux.—BB

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ts e k r a lm a n o i t na r e t n i ea r a o t e A guid As a seasoned traveler and cook, I ’m constantly on the hunt for the ingredients to produce the flavors at home that I’ve savored abroad. And while I’m grateful to find European treats like Dupont cider and Liverot cheese at Morgan and York, or heirloom garlic at the new Argus Grocery, I’m consistently excited by the diversity of international ingredients I can procure at some of the more international groceries in the area. For those curious to try an exotic dish, but who don’t know where to find the ingredients, here’s my list of go-to international grocers. By Meade Bailey Photography by Linda Radin

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feature Asian /Korean Galleria Market 3111 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 975-8900

Got a craving for Tteokbokki (a sweet and spicy Korean snack food staple)? Curious to try your hand at making Kimchi? Galleria has everything you need to produce the most refined Korean dishes. And whether you’re looking for fresh ramen or pickled burdock, Galleria has all the ingredients you’ll need for quickand-easy Asian feasts, too. Galleria also proudly offers a variety of traditional Korean pickling jars and other Asian culinary tools and utensils, and consistently sells some of the best garlic and ginger I can get my hands on anywhere in town.

Latin / African / Southeast Asian / Produce ZZ’s Produce

4092 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 822-0494 Look past the fading yellow façade and you’ll find a wonderland of ingredients for all your Latin, African, and Southeast Asian recipes. Pick up banana leaves, cassava, or shiso leaves. I’m particularly grateful when they carry green almonds and fava beans for my Moroccan lamb. Deliveries are weekly, but the produce goes fast, so be sure to give a call if you’re looking for something in particular.

Indian Bombay Grocer

3010 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 971-7707 Bombay grocery is a spotless gem of a grocery store featuring a small, but Indian-centric produce section including fresh turmeric, curry leaves, and even the occasional banana flower. The rest of the store is lined with freezers and refrigerators brimming with delights like pistachio kulfi and pre-made dosa batter. Don’t forget to pick up a samosa at the check-out to snack on during your trip home.

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Middle Eastern Mediterranean Market & Bakery

4019 Stone School Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 477-8023 On the southern edge of Ann Arbor, Mediterranean Market & Bakery is serving up some of the best Middle Eastern fresh baked goods anywhere in Southeastern Michigan. The Market also serves up delicious housemade hummus, babaganoush, and garlic spread, and offers a diversity of fresh feta cheeses and olives, making it just the place to create 1001 nights’ worth of amazing meals for your family.

Asian / Chinese Hua Xing Asia Market

2867 Washtenaw Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 528-3388 Very few groceries are able to offer the depth of ingredients, sauces, techniques, and tools required to properly execute Chinese cuisine. Fortunately, Hua Xing has absolutely everything – and I do mean EVERYTHING – you could ever possibly need to make the most rarefied of Chinese dishes. Even if you’re not looking for live frogs or fresh Opo squash, Hua Xing’s restaurant supply section is enough to attract the passionate cook dedicated to any kind of cuisine.

Italian

Japanese

Cantoro’s Italian Market

One World Market

19710 Middlebelt Rd, L Livonia, MI 48152 (248) 478-2345

After binge watching Goodfellas, the Godfather, and the Sopranos, ordinary spaghetti and meatballs just won’t do. At times like these, I head to Cantoro’s: one of the best Italian groceries I’ve been to anywhere in the country. Cantoro’s carries a number of specialty ingredients all imported from the old country, not to mention a sizable spread of deli meats and cheeses that will make you think you’re back in the Boot. Be sure you don’t miss the incredible array of fresh pastas or the housemade fennel sausage – they’re just like nonna used to make.

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42705 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375 (248) 374-0844

True Japanese groceries are a rare and special thing, and not many places in the US can boast one as authentic as One World Market in Novi. Walking through the door, you’ll swear you just stepped into suburban Tokyo. One World Market carries everything you’ll need from rarified soy sauce to fresh shishito peppers. One World Market also proudly features an inexpensive, but impressive sushi counter, featuring an automated rice machine, forming all your California Rolls and Kappamaki with elegant precision.

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People’s Food Co-op 216 N. Fourth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 994-9174 peoplesfood.coop Chef Gary Elrod and Pastry Chef Keegan Rodgers If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: GE: Musician. KR: Pilot. Guilty pleasure: GE: Ice cream. KR: Artisan chocolate. Signature dish: GE: Chicken ala King; Turkey Meatloaf; Veggie Ragu. KR: Crustless Cheesecake and BBQ sauce. Favorite local ingredient: GE: Fresh kale. KR: Blueberries and apples. Items that can always be found in my home refrigerator: GE: Garlic. KR: My homemade BBQ sauce. Tips for the home cook: GE: Learn and use the 5 Mother Sauces; Bechamel, Espagnole, Hollandaise, Tomato, and Veloute. KR: Let chocolate chip cookie dough chill overnight before baking. Food I could eat every day: GE: Salad. KR: Artisan chocolate.

Chef Gary Elrod

Pastry Chef Keegan Rodgers

CUBS’ A.C. Sports Bar and Restaurant 1950 S. Industrial Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 665-4474 coloniallanescubsac.com

Chef Robert McGeorge If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A DNR Officer

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Signature dish: Cajun Pasta

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Lena 226 South Main St

Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 994-2773 lena-annarbor.com Chef David Burnell If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: A farmer. Guilty pleasure: Pork. Signature dish: Our beef churrasco, grilled sirloin slices over creamy sofrito rice, traditional chimichurri, matchstick plantains and fried egg. Favorite local ingredient: Butternut squash. Three items that can always be found in my home refrigerator: Fresh fruit, cheese, and bacon. Tips for the home cook: I’ve always found that if a recipe doesn’t work, you should try it again. Recipes are more like guidelines, they aren’t exact. Chef David Burnell

Food I could eat every day: Pizza.

Paesano 3411 Washtenaw Ave.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 971-0484 paesanosannarbor.com Chef David Whitney If I wasn’t a chef, I’d be: I would be either a football coach, or a player, specifically a defensive coordinator. My mentor: My old chef, Isabella. Guilty pleasure: Lambchops Signature dish: Our dishes change seasonally, I would say it would be our lamb loin, with morel mushrooms and risotto. Three items that can always be found in my home refrigerator: Garlic, kale and lamb. Chef David WHITNEY

Tips for the home cook: Patience! Food I could eat every day: Pancetta.

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Ann Arbor Tortilla Factory 727 W. Ellsworth Rd. #6 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 973-9824 OWNER: GUADALUPE QUETGLAS What makes your business unique? Our method. We cook our Non-GMO corn rather than mix corn flour and water which is the standard with most businesses. Three words that describe your business? Fresh, nutritious, and local. What do you think when you hear someone say, “I think owning my own business looks like fun?” It is! It’s hard work and labor intensive but the customers’ comments make your day. How did you get your start in the industry? Morgan & York believed in our products and started selling them. It took us about a year and a half to set up and get a product that was good and tasty. Markets receive the product the same day that itis made; you can’t get fresher than that! What keeps you going? The workers who are dedicated and the people who call and say “Thank you!” It’s exciting to see it growing.

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The Blue Nile 221 E. Washington Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 998-4746 CHEF:Almaz Lessanework Signature dish: Our Ethiopian Feast includes beef and chicken dishes and a variety of vegetable preparations. We also have a Vegetarian Feast as an option, too. Favorite local ingredient: All the ingredients that we get from local farms in Michigan, such as onions and collard greens.

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Food that I could eat every day: Beef and collard greens. Three words that describe your restaurant? Great customer service. What do you think when you hear someone say, “I think owning a restaurant looks like fun”? Sometimes it is fun. Meeting new people, introducing new cuisine, and seeing your customers happy and excited makes it all worth while. What keeps you going? The Ann Arbor community keeps us going, and we’ve had a loyal customer base coming to the Blue Nile for the last 25 years. We are lucky to be in Ann Arbor.

The Northside Grill 1015 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 995-0965 CHEF: Jim Koli Guilty pleasure: Anything my doctor says I shouldn’t eat. Three items that can always be found in my home refrigerator: Garlic, onions, butter. Thing that I am fussiest about in the kitchen: Cleanliness and consistency. Tips for the at-home chef: Wash your hands. Twice. Food I could eat everyday: Anything from The Northside Grill.

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5 Questions for the Bartender With Eric Farrell at Bar 327 By Brandon Bye

After spending a lot of time in NYC in the early 2000s drinking at great cocktail bars like Milk & Honey, Eric Farrell learned drinks could be more than intoxicating; they could be delicious, too. And after 12 years of working at Zingerman’s as an importer of fine foods, all the while mixing drinks at home from old cocktail books, Eric Farrell switched gears and opened The Bar 327 at Braun Court. Next month the bar celebrates its third year of delivering tasty drinkables to thirsty bargoers. Farrell took some time to let us into his world. What’s your favorite Ann Arbor bar (other than 327) and why? Probably Casey’s Tavern. They have the best burger in town, and it has been my neighborhood bar for most of my time in Ann Arbor. People know me there. Runner-up is The Alley Bar. I go there when I want to disappear. What’s the most underrated spirit and why? I think there are probably far too many overrated, overused, and over-portioned spirits. Underrated is tough. Not technically a spirit, but I’ll go with Angostura Bitters. They’ve been around for almost 200 years and are the workhorse of the cocktail industry. Lately I’ve experienced people poo-pooing them, but they are irreplaceable. What cocktail trend is completely overrated? Techniques and whatnot: Smoked cocktails, ridiculous Bloody Mary garnishes, setting fire to everything that doesn’t run away, bacon-infused whatever.

1 wednesday Farm-To-Table Dinner

6:30pm. $65. Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3411 Washtenaw Ave. 734-971-0484. paesanosannarbor.com

The event will feature a locally sourced menu matched with some of Michigan’s finest wines from 2 Lads Winery. A portion of the ticket fee will go to the Washtenaw Food Hub. Registration required.

3 friday Ann Arbor Brewing Oktoberfest

5pm-12am. ABC Brewpub, 114 E. Washington St. 734-213-1393. arborbrewing.com

Join Ann Arbor Brewing Company in their annual Oktoberfest. Live music, food and of course beer will be provided. 21+ event. Also on October 4.

4 saturday 16th Annual Jam Contest and Tasting

10am-1pm. Downtown Home and Garden, 210 S. Ashley St. 734-6628122. downtownhomeandgarden.com

Stop by and taste over 50 local, homemade jams, jellies and preserves on bread from Zingerman’s. After tasting, vote for your favorite.

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Boston Cream Pie

8am-12pm. $100. Zingerman’s Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Dr. 734-761-7255. bakewithzing.com

Learn to make the official dessert of Massachusetts!

7 tuesday Attain Your Ideal Weight Naturally with Raw Foods

7-8:30pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Teahouse, 114 S. Main St. 734-994-4589. peoplesfood.coop Free

Learn why you can eat as much as you want and be healthy if you choose the right foods. Registration on website.

9 thursday French Macarons

1-5pm. $100. Zingerman’s Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Dr. 734-761-7255. bakewithzing.com

Learn to make the tasty sandwich cookies. You’ll leave the class with recipes and three dozen macarons.

9 thursday Beer Tasting

7-9pm. $25 advance. ABC Brewpub, 114 E. Washington St. 734-213-1393. arborbrewing.com

Ann Arbor Brewing Company is hosting a beer tasting of Marzen and Vienna style lagers as well as fall specialty ales and lagers from around the globe.

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What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever seen happen in a bar? I once stopped a bar fight at Old Town by putting someone in a full-nelson. I was there with some friends and a girl I was trying to impress. Another friend of mine was serving and kind of got caught in the middle of it. I didn’t want to see her get hurt so I jumped up and, through a reflex I didn’t know I had, I put the instigator in a full-nelson. It was so abrupt, both guys stopped immediately. I sat down. The aforementioned girl looked at me and said “um, wow.” We all went back to drinking. What’s your preferred hangover cure? A spicy Bloody Mary (or a breakfast cup) with a yellow fizzy beer-back, water, juice (fresh grapefruit or tomato juice) coffee, sometimes a Coca~Cola and a good breakfast sandwich. I like having 4 or 5 glasses at a time on my brunch table. What is everyone ordering at 327 these days? A popular one right now is “The Last Letter,” a slight variation on “The Last Word.” which was invented in Detroit in the early 20th century. It’s herbal and complex while still being refreshing for the end of summer. Twitter Chat: Wines from New Zealand Part II 8-9pm. Twitter. wholefoodsmarket.com

Join in the chat on the delicious wines from New Zealand for any occasion. Pick up one of the wines being chatted about beforehand to taste and contribute to the conversation. Follow #WFMwine.

11 saturday 6th Annual Pickle Contest and Public Tasting 10am-1pm. Downtown Home and Garden, 210 S. Ashley St. 734-6628122. downtownhomeandgarden. com

Taste a wide variety of pickled foods from traditional pickles, to asparagus, and even some spicy chutneys. After tasting vote for your favorites.

Sustainable Sukkot

4-7pm. Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. 734-971-0990. jewishculturalsociety.org

A community-wide Jewish harvest celebration. Join in on the fun potluck and explore Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival. Register online.

Danish: The Breakfast of Vikings

8am-12pm. $125. Zingerman’s Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Dr. 734-761-7255. bakewithzing.com

Learn the techniques needed to make your own dough and hand-shape the danish.

12 sunday Cooking Class with Chef Alan

5-8pm. $55. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

Chef will prepare four dishes showcasing seasonal ingredients. Call to reserve your spot.

13 monday Fall Cocktails

7:30pm. $45. The Last Word, 301 W. Huron St. tammystastings.com

Fall inspired cocktails including some farm-to-glass drinks as well. Registration required.

15 wednesday Sicilian Wine Dinner

6:30pm. $100 + tax and gratuity. Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar, 3411 Washtenaw Ave. 734-971-0484. paesanosannarbor.com

This wine dinner will feature Franchetti’s wines from Passopisciaro, with guest speaker Lisa Sapienza, Winery Director from Passopisciaro all the way from Italy. The evening will also feature a 5-course dinner. Reservations required.

Rat Pad Release

6-9pm. ABC Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. 734-480-2739. arborbrewing.com

Local amateur and professional brewers create imaginative beers in the 10 gallon Rat Pad

food brew system. The beers are served while supplies last. Beers still available after 9pm can be purchased in a growler.

19 sunday Brewing Methods

1-3pm. $30. Zingerman’s Coffee Company, 3723 Plaza Dr. 734-929-6060. zingermanscoffee.com

Wasem’s Fruit Farm

6580 Judd Rd, Milan, MI 48160 (734) 482-2342 wasemfruitfarm.com

Wiard’s Orchard

5565 Merritt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 482-7744 wiards.com

Apple Season Roundup

While Autumn is generally characterized by the new color and eventual falling of leaves, the season isn’t in full Alber Orchard and swing until you’re sipping Cider Mill fresh-pressed cider and eating 13011 Bethel Church Rd, Manchester, MI 48158 a homemade cinnamon-sugar (734) 428-9310 donut. And the Southeastern alberorchard.com Michigan region has countless family-run, independent farms Dexter Cider Mill and orchards providing just 3685 Central St, that. Each year, families and Dexter, MI 48130 (734) 426-8531 friends with cider cravings dextercidermill.com head to local orchards to pick apples, prance in a pumpkin patch, and get lost in a corn maze. Wasem’s Fruit Farm in Milan will also have raspberries up until early October. Wiard’s Orchard in Ypsilanti, a local favorite, also offers hayrides. Manchester’s Alber Orchard and Cider Mill has been pressing apples for cider since 1890 and grows over 100 varieties of heirloom apples no longer offered in grocery stores. Watch out for “Showcase Weekends” at Dexter Cider Mill, where local musicians, artists, and other talent will entertain as guests shop the diverse variety of products from their signature cookbook, such as Cider Slushies and Apple BBQ sauce. —AC

Learn the important parts of brewing a great cup of coffee using a wide variety of methods.

Ongoing

Ann Arbor Farmers Market

7-3pm. 315 Detroit St. 734-794-6255. a2gov.org

Enjoy a wide variety of products from local farmers and artisans. Wednesdays and Saturdays through December.

Brewery Tours

1pm. Wolverine State Brewing Co., 2019 S. Stadium Blvd. 734-369-2990. wolverinebeer.com Free.

21 thursday Preparing, Preserving and Using Herbs

7-8:30pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Teahouse, 114 S. Main St. 734-994-4589. peoplesfood.coop Free.

Learn methods to harvest, store, prepare and use local herbs. Registration on website.

28 tuesday

See how the magic happens at Wolverine State Brewery with an exclusive behind-the-scenes hop-tastic tour. Fourth Sunday of every month through December 28.

Wednesday Evening Farmers Market

4-8pm. 315 Detroit St. 734-794-6255. a2gov.org

Enjoy a wide variety of products from local farmers and artisans. Through October 29.

Jackhammer Old Ale Release

Garden Market A’fair

Come out for the release of this batch of the Jackhammer Old Ale. This beer has a fruity palate and a dry, spicy, hoppy finish.

A new outdoor farmers market springs into action offering shoppers fresh, locally grown produce, flowering plants, hanging baskets, annuals and perennials, vegetable flats, bedding plants and more. Fridays through October.

6pm. $10; Free for mug club. ABC Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. 734-480-2739. arborbrewing.com

30 thursday Twitter Chat: Seasonal Meals

7-11am. Ann Arbor Hills Shopping Center , 3010 Washtenaw Ave. 248336-8360.

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Chat about the foods we wait all year to make and enjoy. Follow #WFMdish.

Halloween Party

6-9pm. $5. Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson. 517-764-0679. sandhillcranevineyards.com

Come out to the vineyard for a Halloween themed party!

Photos courtesy of St. Vladimir Church

Ann Arbor Russian Festival

Fill up on homemade borscht, pirozhki, and authentic Russian sweets. Wash it all down with hot tea from the samovar or a Siberiancold sample or two from the infused vodka competition. Watch a puppet show, get your hair braided, and take in some traditional Russian dancing—all complete with ornate Eastern European garb. Musical performances range from Russian classical compositions to rural folk groups picking balalaikas and fanning accordions. The best of Russian culture comes to Washtenaw County in this twoday celebration. Saturday, October 4, 11am-8pm; Sunday, October 5, 1pm-7pm, St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Church, 9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter. 734-475-4590. russianfestival.stvladimiraami.org—BB

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Guitars, Influence, Going Solo, And Playing in the Band An interview with blues-folk icon Chris Smither By Brandon Bye

Chris Smither, with his weatherworn vocals and his busy blues-based fingerstyle guitar, has been quietly establishing his legend for the past half of a century. And he’s celebrating his 50-year run on tour with his latest album, Still On The Levee, a double disc retrospective reinterpreting 25 songs from across his little-known, yet prolific career. Current caught up with Smither in anticipation of his October 31 stop at The Ark and asked him about his new album, his guitars, and his development as a musician. Current: How did you select the songs to re-record for your new album? Chris Smither: You know, I didn’t really have a lot to do with it. (Laughs) If it were up to me, I would pick all my favorites. But actually, my producer David Goodrich and I sat down and we listened to everything, all my records, and made a list of about 100 songs. And then we, mostly David, whittled that down to about 45 that represent different guitar stages and periods of my career. Then we went down to New Orleans and our intent was to record all of them. And we almost got that done, not quite. We got just over 40 songs. And we thought about putting out a triple album. That way we could have got them all on there, but we decided that two discs is really enough for someone to get through. So we’ll save the rest for later. Either make them available for download or put them on another CD down the road. Well it’s fitting that “Devil Got Your Man” is the first track on the album. Yeah, I wrote that when I was 19. You mentioned different guitar stages in your career. Do you remember the guitar you wrote it on? It was an Epiphone Texan. Still have it? Yeah, I have two of them. I still have almost every guitar I’ve ever owned.

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One got away? A big Guild F-50. I was really distressed about that. At the time I thought it was a good idea to trade it for another one, but I should have just bought the other one. You should hang on to guitars. I’m interested in first-guitar stories. Was yours a pawn shop pickup or a birthday present? You hit it right on the head. It was a birthday present. When I was 9 years old, I started playing on the ukulele. And then my family moved to France for a year and a half when I was 11 and we didn’t take the ukulele with us. I missed it so much. My father was traveling all over Europe and right around my 12th birthday he went to Spain. When he came back he had a guitar with him. A Tatay Spanish guitar. You never took lessons did you? Never took lessons. (Laughs) At first I tried playing ukulele chords on it, but it didn’t work. I got a chord book and just started figuring it out on my own. Your hands do this, the axe does that. (Laughs) Exactly. Can you talk a little about how not taking lessons, how not having any formal training has influenced your blues style, your playing? It has its advantages and its disadvantages. You listen to records and you try to figure out how these guys do what they do. You get as close as you can, but you don’t always get it. You figure out something that works. You end up faking it, which becomes a style in its own right. It becomes the way you do things. And that encourages innovation. You develop a style of your own. I realize that if I had taken lessons, I would have learned what took me an awful long time to figure out a lot quicker. But I learned everything because I wanted to, not because I had someone telling me I had to. It was always fun. Fun on your own and not in a band setting. Right, I never play with bands. I never really wanted to play with bands. That’s what appealed to me most about country blues. The first time I heard a solo Lightning Hopkins record, I didn’t even think about whether it was blues or country. It sounded like rock and roll and it was one guy playing it, which is what I wanted. (Laughs) And I didn’t want to play with a band because I was uneducated musically. I didn’t want anyone to know how little I knew. You know, to avoid exposing my ignorance. Your drummer on this album, Billy Conway, stands out for me. How did select him? I’ve known Billy Conway off and on for years. We worked on a demo about 25 years ago, and the producer brought him on for that, and then I didn’t see him again for years. But he’s a good friend of Goody, David Goodrich, and he said we’ve got to get Billy. I said ok. His playing definitely follows your foot-tapping style. Yeah, he incorporates all that really well. He’s got the best intuition of any drummer I’ve ever met. He understands how the song it supposed to feel even when you’ve forgotten. He reminds you of the thing you were doing last week, the thing that you’ve lost track of in the process. Chris Smither, 8pm, $26, October 31, The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 761-1451

1 wednesday Steve Poltz - The Ark

His eclectic songbag of comic and serious songs paired with the unpredictable stage performance will be a show to remember. 8pm. $15.

2 thursday

Stick Figure - Blind Pig

This California based reggae/ dub band just finished touring with Rebelution. Don’t miss them on their own tour! 8pm. $13 advanced; $16 Day of show.

Sultans of String - The Ark Come out for Sultans of String’s fusion of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. 7:30pm. $15.

Showcase of Indian Music and Dance Stamps Auditorium

Featuring nine students who studied in India. Enjoy the showcase of singing, dancing, and musical instruments. 8pm. Free

3 friday

Charlie Dentel Crazy Wisdom

A dynamic performer who sings original melodies from the heart of American music, spanning genres from folk to soul. 8:30-10:30pm. Free

4 saturday

Davy O - Crazy Wisdom

Music from deep inside human experience and emotion. The characters are woven into stories. The songs become the soundtrack to the movie inside the listeners head. 8:30-10:30pm. Free

5 sunday Percussion Ensemble Hill Auditorium

The group of directors and students will celebrate an eclectic range of global music for many different percussion instruments. 4pm. Free

6 monday Voice Department Recital - Britton Recital Hall

Listen to the Voice Department of U of M perform. 6:45pm. Free

8 wednesday Music Lecture - Downtown Library A look into the royal instruments and music of West Africa. 7-8:30pm. Free

9 thursday Veterans for Peace John Lennon Birthday Concert - The Ark

The 7th annual concert benefitting the Veterans for Peace Chapter 93 scholarship fund. Musical artist will perform works of John Lennon and other peace-themed songs. 7:30pm. $15.

10 friday The Dorkestra Silvio’s Organic Pizza

Join in for a night of an eclectic blend of jazz, swing and more. 7pm.

Timeflies - Royal Oak Theatre

Timeflies is a duo who began performing together at Tufts University. Now they are known for their mixture of hip hop, electronic, dance and funk music. 7pm. $27.50.

11 saturday Made in the USA - Michigan Theater Presented by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, the concert reflects the many aspects of American music. 8pm. $15-$62.

12 sunday Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage - The Michigan Theater

Enjoy 23 excerpts of Mozart’s music played live by the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. The music is accompanied

by two actors who recreate incidents from the composer’s life. 4-5pm. $15-$62.

14 tuesday Leo Kottke - The Ark

The LA Times called Leo Kottke “an American legend in the guitar world, and a king of his own private musical world”. He is one of the fastest 6- and 12-string guitar players around and one of the most innovative guitar players. 8pm. $40.

15 wednesday Gregory Porter Michigan Theater

Come out to see this Grammy winner, Brooklyn-based jazz and soul singer with a groove that never stops. 7:30 pm. $22-$48.

The Main Squeeze Blind pig

This funky group will have you dancing the night away with their joyful sound. 9pm. $10.

Sports Anthems: The History, Power and Business of Music in Athletics - Hatcher Graduate Library

The U-M American Music Institute brings panelists from all aspects of the sports field including players, authors, sports song composers, and coaches, to talk about the music in sports. 7pm. Free

16 thursday Paul Keller Trio - Vinology The Paul Keller Trio returns to play a night of soulful jazz. 7:30pm.

An Evening with Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer Michigan Theater

Bassist and mandolin duo present a diverse set of mostly original music that parallels a new release on Nonesuch Records. 8pm. $26-$60.

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Small Potatoes - Green Wood Coffee House

Hear two great voices, fine guitar playing and a touch of tin whistle, flute, mandolin and bodhran. Their award winning songwriting will make for a splendid evening. 8pm. $15.

18 saturday The Ragbirds - The Ark

Not your average contemporary folk-rock group. Erin Zindle, a classically trained violinist, can pluck the mandolin, play the accordion and strum the banjo while singing lead vocals! Backed up by a bassist, drummer and percussionist you won’t want to miss this unique blend. 7:30pm. $20.

Belcea Quartet Rackham Auditorium

Based in Great Britain this quartet is made up of diverse cultural backgrounds that contribute to their contemporary style paired with classical and romantic periods. 8pm. $24-$48.

21 tuesday The Whiskey Shivers The Ark

Get up and get down to some blue grass! The Whiskey Shivers take traditional blue grass sounds and add some spunk to it. 7:30pm. $15.

23 thursday Flying Lotus - Royal Oak Theatre Check out the experimental electronic, hip hop sound of Flying Lotus! 8pm. $25.

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Loudon Wainwright III Saturday, October 4 / The Ark

After 44 years of writing tunes, Photo courtesy of acting in movies, playing shows, Bernett Management and releasing albums, folk icon Loudon Wainwright III, once dubbed “the new Dylan,” is yet to get the blues. Wainwright’s honest, dark-humored, and self-reflective songwriting comes through as clear and as clever as ever on his latest release, his twenty-third studio album, Haven’t Got the Blues (Yet). 8pm. $25. The Ark, 316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 761-1451. theark.org.—BB

J Mascis

Monday, October 13 / The Blind Pig

J Mascis continues his long and diverse music career. While best known as the singer, guitarist, and songwriter for Dinosaur Jr., Mascis also has 8 music projects and countless guest appearances under his belt. His loud, aggressive, and technical style earned him the 86th spot on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” list and as the 5th “Greatest Guitarist of All Time” in 2012 by Spin Magazine. While critically acclaimed collaborations show that the guitarist definitely plays well with others, his solo work offers a uniquely Mascis experience. Coinciding with his new acoustic album Tied to a Star, WCBN presents Mascis solo with opening act LULUC. 8pm. $18 adv. / $20 day of, 18+ Monday, October 13 at The Blind Pig. 208 S 1st St., Ann Arbor. (734) 996-8555. —AC

Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer

Thursday, October 16 / The Ark

Usually when stars align fate gets all the credit, but this month the Michigan Theater gets some of the credit. Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer, both known for dazzling audiences with remarkable skill and improvisation, will perform together. Touring after the September 9th release of their album Bass and Mandolin, the talented duo will bring their impressive careers together for a performance of bluegrass and folk that fans cannot miss. A 2012 MacArthur Fellow, Chris Thile is a mandolin virtuoso and considered responsible for elevating the instrument from a niche style to classical concert halls. Edgar Meyer, a 2002 MacArthur Fellow, is well known as a bassist, multiinstrumentalist, and composer and also received the 2000 Avery Fisher Prize. 8 pm. $26-$60 (50% student discounts available). Thursday, October 16, Michigan Theater, 603 East Liberty Street, Ann Arbor. (734) 668 - 8397. —AC

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And the Beat Goes On Ann Arbor Downtown Library provides unique access to music tools and programs

By Russ Brakefield

f you’re looking for literary resources, kids books, DVDs, CDs, and other media, then the Ann Arbor District Library is certainly a good place to start. But if you’re picturing worn out technology and crumbling book covers, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The Ann Arbor Library continues to expand on borrowing opportunities through its many nontraditional collections. These services give the public access to a number of different tools and resources including art prints, games, home tools, and telescopes, among other items. “We're looking for things that our users can't generally get anywhere else, a unique value in the community,” said Eli Neiburger, deputy director of the Ann Arbor District Library.

Music Tools on Loan

The library’s newest stock of resources, the Music Tools collection, offers library members a unique opportunity to get their hands on innovative music and sound devices. The collection includes effects pedals, synthesizers, and acoustic percussion instruments—music tools for musicians, teachers, and hobbyists. “We work with local musicians when we're testing gear to get their feedback on what would be good additions to the collection,” said Neiburger. The website for the Music Tools collection boasts over sixty devices including something called a stylophone, a synthesizer named after Orson Wells, and even a music sequence program written for the original Game Boy. The wide scope of devices available through this collection has attracted a range of interest. “We have definitely heard from musicians who are thrilled to get to try this stuff out,” said Neiburger, “and from teachers who have used them in the classroom.” In addition to musicians and teachers, students, parents, and hobbyists are also taking advantage of this collection. “We're here to get it into your hands. Said Eli Neiburger, “what you do with it is up to you!” Part of the appeal of these resources is also about access. Not only are the tools unique and curated, they are also often extremely expensive to buy or rent. A machine called

the Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer, for example, retails online for several hundreds of dollars. Circulation Supervisor, This service allows Colin Simpson shows some access to tools and of the equipment offerings at the programs for many Ann Arbor District Library who would not be able to experience those resources otherwise. The collection emphasises programming that extends beyond the traditional ideas libraries offerings. The resources provide ample hands on educational opportunities for library members and visitors.

Progressive Mission

This type of progressive programming and advanced access echoes the AADL’s mission, which calls for public ownership of shared resources and efforts to sustain the value of library services “through the use of traditional and innovative technologies.” Eli Neiburger views the unique resources, like those available through the Music Tools collection, as essential to this mission, as a way for the system of publicly shared resources to remain relevant in an age of readily available digital media. “As media becomes more ubiquitous, AADL is adding unique value to the community by making these innovative services available through traditional methods,” said Neiburger. “In other words, offering a Theremin for checkout is right in our wheelhouse.” Music tools, along with tools and resources from the other library collections, are available for loan free to all library cardholders. Those interested can inquire with the downtown branch or visit the Music Tools section of the AADL website for a complete list of available resources. Ann Arbor District Library, 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, (734) 327-4200, aadl.org ecurrent.com / october 2014 23

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24 friday Isosceles Silvio’s Organic Pizza

A special Halloween themed show as well as original songs from their first CD. The Monster Mash will be played. 7pm. Free

Jeremy Horn - Green Wood Coffee House

A song writer for church and radio, but his songs are more complex than either would traditionally allow. His music is a fixture on Michigan’s 17 Smile-FM Contemporary Christian music stations, and this is a rare opportunity to see him in a small venue. 8pm. $15

26 sunday The Secret Sisters The Ark

This alternative country sibling duo with their new album Put Your Needle Down will be serenading the audience at The Ark. 7pm. $20.

Halloween Concert Hill Auditorium

The University Orchestra will be full of tricks and treats and music including a variety of spooktacular classics. Get out your costume or come dressed as you are for this event. 4:30pm. $12/ $8.

31 friday Steve Rich and Tim Prosser - Silvio’s Organic Pizza

A mixture of acoustic folk, pop, and originals with voice, guitar, and a mandolin. 7pm. Free

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Chuck Brodsky - Green Wood Coffee House

His spoken introductions to songs followed by unique lyrics sung with a well-traveled voice are spine tickling. His guitar picking has influences from the mountains of North Carolina and traditional folk. All the pieces will fill the night with wonderful music. 8pm. $15.

superposition|Ryoji Ikeda - Power Center

Performance created by a combination of synchronized video screens, real time content, digital sound sculptures and human performers. This experience will take you on a journey into the grey space between what we know to be true and false. Additional performance on November 1. 8pm. $24-$40.

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American Non-Horror Story Filmmaking in Washtenaw County By Nan Bauer

Lights. Camera. Make-up. Costume. Dirt. Steak. Steak? “It was 90 degrees, and we just had to lie down in costume and make-up in a filthy former steel warehouse and wait.” says Tracy Toepfer, a featured skater in the 2009 roller derby comedy-drama Whip It. “And then they’d bring in the prime rib.” That’s about as bloody as things get in Ann Arbor filmmaking. In fact, filmmaker and professor Victor Fanucchi says, “I honestly haven’t heard any horror stories. Ann Arbor’s incredibly filmmaker-friendly.” Filmmaker Barbara Twist seconds that. “My first thought when I hear some filmmaking nightmare is always, really? Couldn’t you see that coming? Everything is money. No one wants to be on a disorganized set.” Toepfer watched the director and producer of Whip It, Drew Barrymore, rise to the occasion. “She was the first on set and the last to leave. She had this amazing positive attitude, always. So for me to complain was just absurd.”

Innovative Financing

That film was made in the heyday of the Michigan Film Office incentive program, one of the most aggressive in the US, which fostered a boom until mandated restrictions dramatically curtailed movie production. Now, films made for less than 100K don’t qualify for the program— and therefore are made by any means necessary, which was V. Prasad’s m.o. “I saw Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture made for 10K. I wanted to show my students they could do that,” says the U-M screenwriting professor. He based his forthcoming screenplay, Considerations, currently in post-production, on articles he’d seen about female students financing their educations via sugar daddy websites. He and Twist initially relied on Kickstarter for funding, and he was extra cautious before launching production. “I’m the opposite of the ‘just do it’ school of filmmaking. The script had to be bulletproof, casting perfect, which would make it pretty hard to screw up with my directing.” Fanucchi agrees. “You’ve got to check and recheck that you’re solid. You may not be able to muster all the same people if you have to reshoot a scene.” For his 2010 movie

Art House, careful preparation resulted in a remarkable coup: “My co-writer, Kris Brown, had recently heard of this incredible young actress at SXSW in Austin.” She was Greta Gerwig.

On location, A2

While Whip It worked hard to disguise Ann Arbor (as well as Ypsilanti and Detroit) as the fictional town of Bodeen, Texas, Consideration and Art House feature the city loud and proud. Location hunting and securing are possibly more about networking than about permits, a nightmare to obtain in many places. “You’ve gotta know someone who owns a bar, works for a bank,” says Twist. “If you ask, a lot of times people don’t want anything in return.” Fanucchi based Art House on the Black Elk co-op, and filmed the movie there and in the Arb, among other Ann Arbor spots. “As long as we promised not to disturb things and go in with a small crew, they were fine with us.” For Consideration, snagging most locations for free allowed budget to pay to rent the Michigan Theater for an integral scene. Other settings were skillfully faked. “We could film the outside of the Gandy Dancer from the street, and I really wanted the valets,” says Prasad. The inside of the restaurant was actually shot at the Last Word on Huron Street. After production, the hard work of distribution begins. Prasad and Twist are working with Seed & Spark, who Twist describes as “blowing up” as a great source for indie filmmakers. She’s already involved in her next productions, one of them a short with Fanucchi. Fledgling film crews are encouraged to get involved. “It’s so informal,” says Fanucchi. “Be generous with lending a hand when people are doing things. Film productions of any size can always use some help. People get to know that they can count on you.” “I always describe Whip It as probably one of the most difficult and one of the most fun things I’ve ever done,” says Toepfer “And I’ve never eaten better in my life.” Whip It and Art House are available on DVD. Keep posted about Consideration: facebook.com/considerationfilm To learn more about financing your own film, visit seedandstart.com ecurrent.com / october 2014 25

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Movie nights in fishnet tights

Halloween is back, and you know what that means: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The 1975 cult classic returns to the State Theatre for two nights of dress-up and debauchery. Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) are taken by storm as Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) and his merry band of misfits sing and seduce the couple, and the audience, into a frenzy. Tickets go fast, and this is one freak show you won’t want to miss. 11:59pm. Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. $7. State Theatre, 233 S. State St. 734-761-8667. michtheater.org/state—MW

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Manhattan Short Film Festival

Journey to the West

See unique short films at the film festival that occurs simultaneously across the globe.

Contemporary remake of the misadventures of a Buddhist monk who tries to protect a village from demons.

7:30pm. The Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

5 sunday The Michigan Beer Film 7pm-9:30pm. Bill’s Beer Garden, 218 S. Ashley St. 734-327-4555. aadl.org Free.

This film visits brewers around Michigan celebrating the old core values in the craft beer industry as well as addressing some challenges that brewers encounter in the industry’s rapid growth.

6 monday The Illumination

7pm. $10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

The Illumination, a Polish film, follows the life of a man through college to get his doctorate. Paralleling his school life with the happenings of life outside of school. By the time he has achieved his goal he is given some shocking news.

7pm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org Free

9 thursday Film and Discussion

6-8:30pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free.

A screening of “Inequality for All” featuring former U.S. Secretary, Robert Reich, as he discusses the widening of the income gap and how it will impact the economy.

10 friday Jealousy

$6.50 members; $8.50 non-members. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave. 313-833-7900. dia.org

A French film, directed by Philippe Garrel, about a man who leaves his wife and child for the streets of Paris. Showtimes to be announced. Also on October 11 and 12.

A Master Builder

$6.50 members; $8.50 non-members. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-833-3237. dia.org

This disturbing classic follows a manipulative architect whose past haunts him. Through October 19. Showtimes vary.

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Howl’s Moving Castle

The Exorcist

Part of the Studio Ghibli Series celebrating the legendary team of Japanese animators this film is about a quiet girl who gets swept off her feet by a handsome wizard. The pair enter a magical world to break a spell on Howl’s castle.

Prepare for the Halloween season with a horror film. This film, based on a 1949 exorcism, is sure to make you grab the edge of your seat.

7pm. $10. The State Theater, 233 S. State St. 734-761-8667. michtheater.org

16 thursday FoodCorps

5pm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor. 734-668-8397. stamps.umich.edu Free

Speakers Curt Ellis and Ian Cheney create documentaries about the way that we use food in America. They also co-founded FoodCorps, a national team of Americorps leaders connecting kids to real food.

17 friday A Summer’s Tale

$6.50 members; $8.50 non-members. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-833-7900. dia.org

The first release of this film in the U.S. and recently restored, the tale of the dilemmas of young love. Through October 26. Showtimes vary.

11:45pm-2am. $7.The State Theater, 233 South State St. 734-761-8667. michtheater.org

20 monday Pharaoh

7-10pm. $10. The Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

This Polish film tells the story of Pharaoh Ramses XIII who defies tradition after the death of his father. Pharaoh is a part of Martin Scorsese Presents: Masterpieces of Polish Cinema.

22 wednesday Castle in the Sky

7pm. $10. State Theater, 233 S. State St. 734-761-8667. michtheater.org

This fantasy adventure is about an orphan who inherited a mysterious crystal that links her to the legendary sky kingdom.

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L-R: Dory Mead, Greg Kovas & Carol Gray Actors performing in Twelfth Night production

Time out of Mind Twelfth Night at the Arthur Miller Theater By Stephen Spiess

To Elizabethans, “Twelfth Night” was a time of mirth and merriment, a festive event marking transitions both agricultural and spiritual—from wintery quiescence to spring awakening, from the joyous celebrations of nativity and epiphany to the rigors of Lenten asceticism. Traditionally held on January 6th (the “twelfth day of Christmas”), it provided an occasion for feasting, sport, and revelry, as well as a temporary release from the rules of everyday life. As with many such moments—one might compare our contemporary New Years’ Eve rituals—the holiday provided an opportunity for frivolity as well as reflection, for experimentation as well as examination, for hilarious buffoonery but also a sober accounting of one’s life, station, and relations.

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Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (ca. 1601), showing at the Arthur Miller Theatre from October 30th to November 2nd, poses such questions amidst the expected witticisms, misapprehensions, and precarious couplings that characterize the playwright’s romantic comedies. It is, of course, a hoot—a rollicking, gender-bending play of remarkable wit and energy. It is also a deeply contemplative piece that traverses a vast emotional landscape. We begin in Illyria, where a debilitating, melancholic hue suffuses the countryside. The reigning authority, Duke Orsino, yearns for Olivia, but the wealthy countess is disinclined to accept his affections. Bearing her own sorrows—a father and brother recently dead—Olivia appears immobilized by grief, having withdrawn from society and its many engagements. Secluded within her expansive estate, Olivia has also relinquished household authority, allowing the opposing forces of order and anarchy—embodied in Malvolio, her puritanically priggish steward, and Sir Toby Belch, her enthusiastically inebriated uncle—to compete for domestic control. Here and throughout Illyria, excess has become status quo: it is a world stuck—in too much melancholy, too much hollow revelry, too much self-absorption. Change arrives in the form of Viola, a shipwrecked matron bearing her own sorrows: separated from a twin brother, Sebastian, she fears him lost at sea. Stranger in

a strange land, Viola vests herself in male attire, adopts the moniker “Cesario,” and seeks employment in Orsino’s court. As with many Renaissance transvestite comedies, the decision cheekily winks at Viola’s own dramatic origins: in Shakespeare’s era, this “her” playing a “him” would have been performed by a “him” (boy actor) impersonating a “her” (Viola) imitating a “him” (Cesario). But the disguise also—crucially—catalyzes a range of unpredictable behaviors and desires: Olivia falls for the “boy” Cesario, who falls for aristocratic Orsino, who pines for unattainable Olivia. In a memorable subplot, moreover, the pedantic Malvolio dreams of commanding his mistress’s bed, only to find himself victim of a particularly cruel—albeit uproarious—deception.

Possibility within Change

The result is a pulsing, exuberant play of identities lost and restored, a tour de force of dramatic energy that mingles sidesplitting humor with melancholy, resentment, and loss. Like the holiday to which its name alludes, Twelfth Night locates possibility within periods of transition and change, veering wildly from farce to pathos. Both party and hangover, the play forces audiences to consider the relation between the two. “It’s as if the comedy,” says director Kat Walsh, “is there to get us through the dark moments.” As its revelries unravel, Twelfth Night leads us to deeper, more resonant questions of love, merriment, and pleasure. These include, Walsh suggests, the relations between “love and illusion,” as well as whether “we compromise our values or something within ourselves” in the pursuit of connection. Through its lonely aristocrats and sober stewards, intrepid youths and abandoned friends, foolish knights and witty fools, the play revels in mirthful possibility and play, all while asking us to consider what— or who—we sacrifice in the process. Arthur Miller Theatre Thursday, October 30th at 8 pm. With additional 8pm performances on Friday and Saturday, followed by a Sunday matinee (2 pm). Purchase tickets in advance, online (wwa2ct.org) or by phone (734-971-2228). Online ticket sales cease five hours before each performance; remaining tickets can be purchased at the box office beginning 45 minutes before curtain.. ecurrent.com / october 2014 27

theater 1 wednesday Costumes by Design

12-6pm. Duderstadt Center Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd. 734-647-7673. music.umich.edu Free.

This design exhibit, curated by Professor Jessica Hahn, will feature selections of costumes from plays, musicals, opera and dance from the 2013-14 season. The costumes were created by students and the costume artisans of the University. Through October 17.

2 thursday Opening Night: Tomfoolery

6:30pm. Dinner-and-show $20; show only $10. Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 318 S. Main St. 734926-5346. pennyseats.org

Thursdays through October, join The Penny Seats Theatre Company as they partner with Conor O’Neill’s Irish Pub to give a dinner theatre type experience. Tomfoolery is a musical celebrating the words and music of satirist, mathematician and cult favorite, Tom Lehrer. The production also includes a five minute short, “Volcanoes”. Seatings for dinner at 6:30pm show at 8pm. Tickets online.

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Although the Performance Network Theater suspended operations last May, the theater company has now reopened with a new management team and an upcoming, exciting season. The 201415 season will feature 7 shows, kicked off with a crowd favorite, Driving Miss Daisy. The 1987 play is critically acclaimed and won writer Alfred Uhry’s the 1989 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the 1990 Academy Award winning adaptation of the film secured the story as a cultural staple. Ann Arbor’s professional theater will present the story of an elderly Southern matron’s relationship with her chauffeur during the growth of the Civil Rights movement. $24-39. Thursday-Sunday, September 25October 26. For showtimes: pntheatre.org. (734) 663-0681. 120 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor. —AC Good Kids

7:30pm. $28/ $10 with student ID. Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin Ave. 734-764-2538. music.umich.edu

Set in a high school in the midwest, in a world filled with social media, the play explores a possible crime and its public aftermath. Play contains profanity. Shows also Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm and the following weekend, October 9-12 .

3 friday Dance Master Class Repertory Series

12-2pm. Dance Building-Betty Pease Studio Theatre, 1310 N. University Ct. 734-763-5460. music.umich.edu Free.

A day of dance class at U-M open for the public to come and observe the class.

10 friday Dr. Faustus

7pm. $7-$15. Quirk Theatre, 124 Quirk Building, Ypsilanti. 734-487-3130. emich.edu

A tragical history from the Elizabethan drama of war waged between good and evil. Shows also on October 11 at 7pm, October 12 at 2pm and October 16-19.

Kiss & Cry

8pm. $26-$44. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. 734-764-2538. ums.org

A poetic piece touching on the question “Where do people go when they disappear from our life, from our memory?” With a combination of film, dance, text and theater the audience will see the story come together. Additional performances on October 11 at 8pm and October 12 at 2 pm.

12 sunday ACTivate

3pm. $10 suggested donation. Greenhills School, 850 Greenhills Dr. 734-205-4098. greenhillsschool.org

Enjoy a student-produced variety show raising funds for breast cancer research.

18 saturday Belle of Amherst

8pm. $60. Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St. 734-994-4898. kempfhousemuseum.org A one woman play about the life of poet Emily Dickinson. The funds raised will go towards restoration of the Kempf’s 1877 Steinway piano. Also on October 19 at 3pm.

24 friday Middle School Play

7:30pm. $5 students/seniors; $10 adults. Greenhills School, 850 Greenhills Dr. 734-2054098. greenhillsschool.org The evening will consist of two one-act plays including “The Arkansaw Bear” a tale about a young girl and a bear and their friendship. The second play, “The Lottery”, about a village and their traditions and rituals run amok. Shows also on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm.

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Théâtre de la Ville” Pirandello’s Six Characters in Search of an Author 8pm. $26-$48. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. 734-764-2538. ums.org

This play from 1921 is an absurdist metatheatrical play about the relationship between authors and their characters. Additional performance on October 25.

26 sunday Bonnie and Clyde Auditions

7-10pm. Ann Arbor Civic Theater, 322 W. Ann St. 734-971-0605. a2ct.org

Come out for auditions of Bonnie and Clyde, a new musical. Children (10-14) auditions 7-8pm, adult auditions 8-10pm. Adult auditions will also be held October 27 from 7-10pm.

Driving Miss Daisy

2pm. $27-$41. Performance Network Theater, 120 E. Huron St. 734-6630681. pntheatre.org

See Spotlight above for show details.Shows are Thursday through Sunday. Check website for times and tickets.

30 thursday Twelfth Night

8pm. $11-$22. Ann Arbor Civic Theater, 322 W. Ann St. 734-971-0605. a2ct.org

Enjoy a performance of Shakespeare’s twisted romantic comedy, Twelfth Night.See article, pg. 27. Thursday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.

Black Violin

7:30pm. $39. The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsly St., Flint. thewhiting.com

Classically trained violinists present a fresh fusion of classical music, rock, R&B, pop and hip-hop with their band BLACK VIOLIN produce a sound that breaks through the barriers of genre. They have collaborated with the likes of P. Diddy, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith and more!

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Ruth Taubman Nationally recognized jeweler here in A2 By Louis Meldman

uth Taubman. We have so many world-class yet low-key artists in our midst. Case in point: Ruth Taubman, American jewelry’s Doyenne of Design. An artistic genius whose medium is one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, she lives and works on the west side of Ann Arbor. Taubman’s artistic inclinations reach back to her childhood and to the relationships she’s developed along the way.

Growing Up

Taubman hails from Birmingham, Michigan. As a child, she was always drawing and doing creative projects, but her time at Groves High School, which had five full-time art teachers and excellent facilities, really forged her future. Looking back she realizes that the Groves’ art program was the equivalent of that of many small colleges. She was 15 years old and enamored with ceramics when the jewelry instructor, George Landino, suggested that she try one of his courses. “The first time I soldered,” said Taubman, “I realized, in that moment, that it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” She took every class Groves offered, supplemented her interests with coursework at Cranbrook and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center under instructor Bill Tall. In the summers she studied at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, and she worked at her dad’s aluminum factory, viewing firsthand the industrial side of metalwork. She went on to major in metalsmithing and jewelry design at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design. Her professor, Paul Stewart, told her, “it’s important to know who you’re not,” and, “The most important things you’ll take away from art school are your peers.”

New York Years

Taubman worked in New York for 14 years, including a job with David Yurman, who she now says is a “juggernaut” complete with advertisements in many issues of glossy magazines. Still friends, she introduced him when he spoke to the U of M School of Art and Design last spring.

She also befriended the most important people in the jewelry manufacturing industry: the artisans and the gem suppliers. Today she gets first choice of the finest and most unusual stones and pearls from around the world in deals that have been cemented with a handshake.

Back to Ann Arbor

Taubman had her own New York studio near Union Square Park, but raising a family in NYC proved too much. She moved back to Ann Arbor 18 years ago, teaching at the School of Art and Design for six years (bringing some real world perspective to what can be an abstract, conceptual, academic approach to jewelry). And she opened her studio right here in town, where, after 30 years of jeweling, she designs custom rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Although she is an accomplished goldsmith, she now focuses almost entirely on design, leaving the construction to the best in the world, her artisan friends back in New York. She shows her spring and fall collections at invitation-only events in San Francisco, New York and at her studio in Ann Arbor. The next event here is December 4-6, so Google her and get on her mailing list for an invite. On her website you’ll see the clean, bold lines in her work. Generally, she starts with a stone and brings out the most in it, achieving her signature “lit from within” effect. Anyone can buy a Cartier piece, easily recognizable for status purposes. Taubman’s clients want something you won’t see anywhere else, something no one else has, tailored to their body shape and dimensions. She keeps meticulous data on every item that she sells and on her clients and has been known to call clients to remind them of their upcoming anniversary. So what does the Taubman treatment cost? I didn’t ask, assuming that if I had to ask I couldn’t afford it. But I’ve started saving. ecurrent.com / october 2014 29

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Bygone Era: Detroit before the automobile

It’s hard to remember that Detroit hasn’t always been known as The Motor City. The University of Michigan Museum of Art’s exhibition “Detroit before the Automobile” reminds us of what the area once was, providing evidence of a bygone, more pastoral era in the form of maps, letters, books, prints, and photos from The William L. Clements Library Collection. From October 18, 2014 January 18, 2015 original resources will illustrate Detroit’s transformation from a French outpost to a manufacturing powerhouse at the end of the 19th century. Part of m o fr s, taken ents the UMMA’s Collections Collaborations series, the show it a tr S e it and th William L. Clem is supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and of Detro e nel. View4, Courtesy of th co-organized by the UMMA. Admission is free, but a $5 a p le ti Mosaic n Church, 180 donation is suggested to further support UMMA. Tuesday the Huro through Saturday, 11-5 pm. —AC Library

2 thursday A2 Art and Brew

6-8:30pm. $50; $60 after September 29. Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St. 734-926-4122. annarborartcenter.org

The second annual A2 Art and Brew is a pub-crawl and fundraiser benefiting the Ann Arbor Arts Center. Different locations will provide beers for tasting paired with a snack. Each location will also have a local artist creating sidewalk chalk art. At the end of the evening vote for your favorites. More information and locations can be found on the website.

Penny W. Stamps Speaker Series and UMMA Present: Fred Tomaselli “Chronicles, Volume One” 5-7pm. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu

Explore the reality dislocation and broken dreams of utopianism in colorful works of paint, photo collage, newsprint and some unorthodox materials in the works of Fred Tomaselli.

3 friday Yourist Studio Gallery Fall Pottery Sale

5-8pm. Yourist Studio Gallery, 1133 Broadway. 734-662-4914. youristpottery.com Free

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Come to the Yourist Studio Gallery Fall Pottery sale on October 3, 4, and 5 and get a jump on your holiday shopping while you enjoy our beautiful Michigan autumn days. The sale will feature the latest work from Yourist Studio Gallery Resident Artists. Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm.

4 saturday Ghoultide Gathering a Magical Bazaar of Halloween Art

8am-3pm. $20 before 10am; $5 after 10. Chelsea Community Fairgrounds, 20501 Old US-12 Hwy., Chelsea. ghoultidegathering.com

Over three dozen artists are brewing up pieces in a med-

ley of mediums and forms all based on the fantastical theme of Halloween.

5 sunday Engaging with Art 1-2pm. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu

UMMA docents will guide visitors through the galleries with a unique approach to show the different themes within the art.

Reductive Minimalism: Women Artists in Dialogue, 1960-2014 2-3pm. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

Learn about the approach of women minimalist artists from the UMMA docents.

6 monday Last day on view: Annual UMHS Employee Art Exhibition

8am-8pm. Taubman Health Center: South Lobby Floor 1, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor. 734-936-2787. med.umich.edu Free

Each year Gifts of Art presents an exhibition of artwork by U-M Health System faculty, staff, students, volunteers and family members. It showcases the exceptional talent, creativity and accomplishments of artists in the extensive UMHS community.

Last day on view: Ecosystem 1952-2014: Collage

8am-8pm. University Hospital Main Corridor: Floor 2, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor. 734-936-2787. med.umich.edu/goa Free.

Artist Brenda Miller-Slomovits has a BFA from EMU, past exhibits with Chelsea River Gallery and Ann Arbor Women Artist shows, and works at the Mott Newborn Intensive Care unit, developing support programs for parents and families.

Last day on view: Forest Patterns: Functional Porcelain Taubman Health Center: North Lobby Floor 1, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor. 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Free. 734-936-2787. med.umich.edu/goa

Tom Kendall’s pottery is functional, and designed with woodland whimsy. Leaf patterns surround each piece to connect light, color and movement, in a beautifully 3-dimensional way.

Last day on view: Gesture, Line & Color: Ceramics 8am-8pm. University Hospital Main Corridor: Floor 2, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 734-936-2787. med.umich.edu Free

An art teacher in Ann Arbor Public Schools for over 30 years, Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay, finding inspiration from the natural world. She exhibits her work locally and nationally and is a member of the Clay Gallery and Potters Guild in Ann Arbor.

13 monday Exhibition opening: Changing Light: Digital Photography

Gifts of Arts Gallery, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive. 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. 734-936-400. med.umich.edu/goa Free

Artist Arnold Berkman has a painterly quality to his photographs. He uses light to create emotional moods and brings the images to life. Through December 8.

UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

Through maps, letters, and photographs the exhibition will take you on a journey into Detroit’s history.

19 sunday Last day on view: Artistic Impositions in the Photographic Portrait

Exhibition opening: Warped: Jaquard Weaving

11am-5pm. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

A colorful display of contemporary fiber arts by Heather Macail. Through December 8.

Ongoing

8am-8pm. Gifts of Arts Gallery, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive. 734-936-4000. med.umich.edu Free

17 thursday AAWA Fall Juried Art Show

6-9pm. Downtown Library 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4555. annarborwomenartists.org Free

Dr. Margaret Carney, ceramics historian with a PhD in Asian Art History and founding director and curator at the Ann Arbor Dinnerware Museum, will be presenting a short program, “Demystifying Women and Dinnerware”, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. as part of the opening night reception. Art award winners will be announced following Dr. Carney’s discussion. The show can be viewed from October 16 to November 24.

18 saturday Ann Arbor Annual Arts and Crafts Show - Crafting with Grace

Susan Sontag shows sixteen photographs which speak to the collaboration between photographer and model.

Heart & Home: Primitive Painting

8am-5pm. Comprehensive Cancer Center: Floor 1, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 734-936-2787. med.umich.edu/goa Free

Created using acrylics, Sandra Somers’ primitive art depicts an active, bustling world with interesting architecture that time has somehow overlooked. Through December 8.

One Acre Ceramics: Art Pottery and Tile

8am-8pm. Gifts of Arts Gallery, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive. 734-936-4000. med.umich.edu Free

This ceramic duo takes the colors and patterns of their surrounding in southeastern Michigan while creating their work. Thomas Gelsanliter draws and hand carves while Sarah throws the covered jars, vases, candleholders and more on the wheel. October 13 through December 8.

10am-5pm. $2 (no fee for under 12yrs). New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd. 734-368-8897. craftingwithgrace.com

Indoor juried show featuring 50+ artisans with their unique hand-crafted items. With door prize drawings, concessions, and baked goods, children will enjoy the complimentary kid’s kraft korner and face-painting. Free on and off site parking with free shuttle to and from off-site parking. Portion of proceeds go to help the community.

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Miniature Paper Masks

6-9pm. $8. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-833-7900. dia.org

Create miniature masks using a variety of materials and learn how masks are used in different cultures. Fridays through October.

92nd Annual All Media Exhibition

Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St. 734-994-8004. annarborartcenter.org

Submissions are accepted in any media and the juried competition is open to all artists. Come out to see the types of work submitted and the winners. The Art Center is open 10am-7pm Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday, 12-5pm Sunday. October 17 through November 16.

Impressionism/ Post-Impressionism Prints and Drawings

$8 adults; $4 kids; $6 seniors. DIA members and local residents FREE. Detroit Institute of Arts , 5200 Woodward Ave. , Detroit. 313-833-7900. dia.org

Over 75 works on display, featuring the drawings of Edgar Degas as well as pieces by Edouard Manet, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Henri Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard and more. Museum hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays 9am-4pm; Fridays 9am-10pm; Saturdays-Sundays 10am-5pm. Through March 29, 2015.

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current reads Literary Chameleon Harlequin Creature blurs lines between art forms By Alice Holbrook

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Writers committed to the printed word have reasons to feel like an endangered species. Fortunately for these old-fashioned creatures, Harlequin Creature, an Ann Arbor-based literary journal, is releasing issue 5.5 this fall. If you’re not already acquainted with the magazine, its format may come as a bit of a surprise. “No two copies are the same,” says editor Hannah McMurray, a doctoral student in German Studies at the University of Michigan. Founded in 2011 by McMurray’s fellow student Meghan Forbes, the staff prides itself on avoiding digital reproduction. Each copy of the journal, save for 5.5, which comes in the form of a vinyl record, is hand-typed by volunteers at “typing bee” events, some of which take place in Ann Arbor. “People are really afraid of the machine in the beginning,” Hannah laughs. “The lack of a deletebutton really freaks people out initially, especially the perfectionists.” Barbara Brown, a local book artist, helps Forbes and McMurray devise hand-bindings for each issue, and has also taken part in each typing bee. She recalls, “I brought a bottle of Wite-Out to my first typing bee, but Meghan wouldn’t let me use it!”

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The journal’s unusual rules may intimidate some, but they help Harlequin Creature stand out in a publishing world dominated by tweets and status updates. McMurray doesn’t release any content online. She has made some concessions to convenience, reducing the word limit for prose and allowing each volunteer to type a carbon copy. Still, the journal retains its unique spirit. Original issues – as opposed to carbon copies – even include individual prints by the issue’s featured artist. “People are interested in it as an aesthetic object,” McMurray says. “There are different layers of authors,” she adds. “There are the authors and the editors, and then the typists who are typing them in their own way. Each person who types a copy signs it and dedicates it to someone.

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We encourage people who are thinking of buying an issue to flip through and find a copy whose dedication really speaks to them.” As you might expect, Harlequin Creature is produced in limited editions – currently 100 issues. And if you’re hoping to get your hands on one, you’ll have to act fast. McMurray reports that the last issue nearly sold out before its release and readers are now snapping up back issues. Copies are available for viewing at the University of Michigan’s Special Collections, and some are still for sale at Literati. Literati has also hosted past Harlequin Creature launch parties. “There’s a certain romance that comes with taking the time to actually make a work of art,” says Mike Gustafson, Literati’s owner. “We’re proud to support Harlequin Creature.”

5.5 Presale

Issue 5.5 is currently available for presale. Unlike previous releases, it will be a double-sided vinyl record featuring a series of spoken word pieces and an intro and outro by Ian McLellen Davis, the magazine’s music editor. Davis recorded each piece in his home studio. 5.5 will arrive in stores in late October or early November, McMurray estimates. The record will cost $15. Anyone can take part in a typing bee for the magazine’s upcoming sixth issue, or in one of the magazine’s workshops, which introduce children to typewriters. Past sessions have taken place at 826michigan and the DIA. McMurray says the program can always use volunteers, as well as donations. Writers and artists can submit work – including prose, poetry, sheet music, collage and other visual forms – through the magazine’s website. Submissions for the sixth issue closed in early September, and McMurray and Forbes will be combing through them, along with their doctoral studies. “What they’ve done is Herculean,” Brown says.

Local Reads

3 Friday Mark Webster Reading Series 7-8pm. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

MFA students in fiction and in poetry will read their work. The Mark Webster Reading Series is meant to present emerging writers in a welcoming setting. 7 Tuesday The Doctor and The Saint: The Ambedkar-Gandhi Debate: Race, Caste and Colonialism

5-6:30pm. Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington. 734-936-3518. lsa.umich.edu Free

A lecture on writings about the Indian caste and how it has continued through modern Indian history. 8 Wednesday An Evening of Poetry and Written Word

7-8:45pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Teahouse, 114 S. Main St. 734-665-2757. crazywisdom.net Free

Poetry workshop. All writers are welcome to discuss their poetry or short fiction. Bring at least six copies of your work, which will then be returned to you at the end of the night. 14 Tuesday Literati Independent Press Series

7pm. Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com

Small and independent presses provide an open environment

for experimentation, risk and bold choices. Hear about the experiences of Mimi Lipson and Garnett Kilberg-Cohen at their press. 15 Wednesday Book Club

12:30-2pm. Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave., Ann Arbor. 734-794-6250. a2gov.org Free

Join this group and participate in the AADL book club program! Meet on the third Wednesday of the month. You can borrow the monthly book from the Ann Arbor Senior Center to read before the meeting. Enjoy some lively discussions. New members are always welcome. Call the Ann Arbor Senior Center for this month’s title. Xtreme Readers

6pm. YDL-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Join in a for a monthly conversation around books by and about African Americans. This month’s book is “Tears of a Tiger”. 22 Wednesday An Evening of Poetry and Written Word with Featured Reader

7-8:45pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Teahouse, 114 S. Main St. 734-665-2757. crazywisdom.net Free

Featured reader Mary Minock has poetry appearing in many books and has just finished a new poetry book manuscript. All

current reads writers are welcome to read their own or favorite poetry afterward for an open mic.

writings by Gayle S. Rubin, a theorist, activist, feminist, LGBTQ and sexual studies academic.

23 Thursday Lisa Russ Spaar Poetry Reading

28 Tuesday The Things They Carried

5-6:15pm. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

Lisa Russ is the author of three books of poetry and editor of two books. Come out and listen to selected reading. 24 Friday Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

10:30am-12:30pm. $8. Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-833-7900. dia.org

The discussion of the biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera in anticipation of the upcoming Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo exhibition. Also on October 25. Fiction at Literati

7pm. Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com

Literati welcomes Stephen Schottenfeld to read from his debut book “Bluff City Pawn”. 27 Monday Deviations: A Conversation with Gayle Rubin and Valerie Traub

5:30-7pm. Hatcher Graduate Library, 913 S. University Ave. 734-764-0400. lsa.umich.edu Free

7pm. $30. The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsly St., Flint. 810-237-7337. thewhiting.com

A collection of short pieces detailing the harrowing hardships of battle. Serving as both the narrator and the protagonist, author Tim O’Brien recounts his personal experience in the Vietnam War. This presentation is a production of Young Audience New York’s Literature to Life Arts Education Program. All seating will be on stage for an intimate theatrical experience. 28 Tuesday African American Authors Book Group

7pm. YDL- Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Joining a book group is a great way to meet new people and experience the fun of discussing a book together. Explore the works of great African American Authors in a group setting.

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Free Open Yoga Studio A2 Yoga, 2030 Commerce Blvd. 734-216-4006.a2yoga.net Free.

An open studio for self led yoga practice. Sign up online. Saturdays at 12pm and Sundays at 11:30am.

Palmistry Readings

3-6pm. $1.50 per minute . Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom , 114 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 734-665-2757. crazywisdom.net

What do the lines of your hand reveal about your life? Vijayalaxmi Shinde can reveal the hidden truths. Held the first and third Saturdays and second and fourth Sundays of each month.

Professional Volunteer Corp New Member Orientation

7pm. NEW Center, 1100 North Main Street. a2pvc.org

Singles, divorced or widowed people ages 25 and older are invited to come volunteer and meet new people. The second Friday of every month is a new member orientation.

1 wednesday 1 Wednesday

How Integrated Marketing Helps De-stigmatize the B-Word - Don Kline 11:45am-1pm. $5. Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main Street. 734-272-4698. info@la2m.org

If you communicate through social media, press releases, online, interviews and advertising; a consistent voice is vital. In this talk, Don will share some of the strategies he’s used at AATA to educate the public, perpetuate partnerships, pass a millage and grow a likable brand. As the Integrated Marketing Coordinator for the AATA, he mixes traditional and new media to effectively connect with riders.

U of M Historic Steinway Piano Restorations 12-1pm. $2; $1 members. Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St. 734-994-4898. kempfhousemuseum.org

A lecture about some of UM’s important Steinway restorations, including that of the recently acquired piano of composer George Gershwin.

2 thursday The Nature of...Chocolate 7-8:30pm. $8. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org

This program takes a look at the history, ecology, and manufacturing chocolate. Ages 15+, Registration required.

4 friday Data, Social Justice, and the Humanities Conference

9am-4pm. Ehrlicher Room, 3100 North Quad. 734-936-3518. lsa.umich.edu Free

A one day conference exploring the implications of gathering and analyzing digital data for humanities scholarship in light of social justice imperatives.

Mustache Contest

2-5pm. Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St. 734-994-4898. kempfhousemuseum.org

Join us as a contestant or just to see some awesome mustaches!

2nd Annual Ann Arbor Russian Festival

11am-8pm. St. Vladimir Orthodox Church, 9900 Jackson Rd., Dexter. annarborrussianfestival.org Free.

The Russian Festival will be full of Russian Ukrainian Folk Music and performances, Slavic cuisine, a bar with Russian beer and infused vodka tastings, church tours, shopping and a kid’s corner! Also open on Sunday from 1-7pm.

Yom Kippur

2pm. Jewish Community Center, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. 734-971-0990. jewishculturalsociety.org

Join the Jewish Cultural Society for Yom Kippur.

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5 sunday Corn Dog Maze

12-4pm. $20/ $35 families. Coleman’s Farm, 12758 Jordan Rd., Saline 734-429-1212. annarboranimalhospital.com

The Ann Arbor Animal Hospital and the Coleman’s Farm Corn Maze are teaming up to host a Halloween themed charity event. There will be activities for both the people and the pets.

Harvest Time

12-5pm. $1/ kids free. Rentschler Farm Museum, 1265 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. 734-944-0442. salinehistory.org

Welcome harvest season with wagon rides, farm animals, garden harvest, entertainment with the Saline Big Band and Saline Area Players, farmhouse tours, gift shop and plenty of food.

8 wednesday Content, Content, Content

11:45am-1pm. $5. Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main Street. 734-272-4698. la2m.org

Content marketing, branded content, brand journalism, call it what you will. The point is: What marketers say and how they say it are critical to competitive advantage. Case studies will show how innovative content marketing strategies are helping companies achieve key business goals.

9 thursday uHeart Digital Medial 2014

7:45am-8:30pm. The University of Toledo’s Health Science Campus at the Radisson Hotel, Toledo. uheartdigitalmedia.com

The second uHeart Digital Media Conference, sponsored by the University of Toledo is for beginners and/or social media gurus. The conference will feature industry leaders from companies such as Chrysler and Google, including keynote speaker, Brian Kibby, president of McGraw Hill. Registration required. Also on October 10 at 9am.

12 sunday Stewardship Workday 9am-12pm. Stapp Nature Area, Huron Pkwy, Ann Arbor. 734-794-6000. a2gov.org Free.

Bring friends and family to come help cut away invasive shrubs and collect native seeds.

14 tuesday Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers

6:30-8:30pm. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 734-647-7600. lsa.umich.edu

Open to beekeepers, bee enthusiasts and those wanting to learn about bees.

15 wednesday The Wm. L. Clements Library: Its Collections and Current Renovation 12-1pm. $2; $1 members. Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St. 734-994-4898. kempfhousemuseum.org

The collections will be introduced, how they are used and by whom, alobg with an update on the building’s exciting renovation.

16 thursday Garden Chats

3-5pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free.

Join this group and chat about a wide variety of gardening topics. People with any level of gardening experience are welcome.

18 saturday African Violet Display and Sale

10am-4pm. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 734-647-7600. lsa.umich.edu Free.

All are invited to the display and sale of African Violets. Experts will be available to answer questions and give tips for successful plants.

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Peach Mountain Observatory / October 18, 25 With the sun setting earlier, fall is a good time to spot constellations without having to stay up too late. And fall is a special stargazing season because both summer constellations and emerging winter constellations share the night sky. Toward the end of October look for Taurus. About fifteen miles outside Ann Arbor in the Stinchfield Woods, the University of Michigan’s Lowbrow Astronomers club at the Peach Mountain observatory, established in 1979, has a growing, open membership. With special interest in public outreach, NASA’s Night Sky Network chose them to help provide free information, education, and events. Join the Lowbrows October 18th and 25th for an open house at dusk, call (734) 975-3248 after 4PM the day of the event for further information. For directions: http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows —AC

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11am. Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd, Jackson. 734-483-4444. visitypsinow.com

Celebrate the migration of the Sandhill Cranes with wine tastings and crane watching. The vineyard will stay open into the evening.

19 sunday Fireside Fun

6:30-8pm. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org Free.

Bring the family, camp chairs, and s’more fixings to the campfire and enjoy some stories and fun!

20 monday Come Drum with the Cancer Support Community

6-7:30pm. Cancer Support Center of Greater Ann Arbor, 2010 Hogback Rd. #3. 734-975-2500. cancersupportannarbor.org Free.

Drumming is an ancient form of self-expression that has been long reported to have meditative and therapeutic qualities. Join us as we connect over music and rhythm. No experience required, come as you are and let go. Registration required.

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22 wednesday The Historic Kempf House Gardens 12pm-1pm. $2; $1 members. Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St. 734-994-4898. kempfhousemuseum. org

Learn about the historic garden and the garden today.

Science Café: Extinction is Forever

Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub, 318 S. Main St. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 734-665-2968.

An opportunity for audiences to discuss current science topics with experts in an informal setting.

25 saturday Recycling Plant (MRF) Open House: T-Shirt Bags 10am-12pm. Ann Arbor’s Material Recovery Facility, 339 E. Liberty St. 734-663-9474. ecocenter.org Free.

Come learn how to reuse old fabric! Transform an old t-shirt into a fun, reusable bag that can double as a trick-or-treat bag! *Please bring your own T-shirt. This is an all-ages event, but visitors under 6 are not permitted on the floor when the plant is in operation. Groups of 5+ must register.

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Fall Beer Fest

Friday, October 24, Saturday, October 25,

After recently placing 4th, behind Colorado, California, and the #1 Oregon, on Thrillist’s “Every state in the USA ranked by its beer” list, Michigan continues to establish itself in the beer world as a top dog. And the 6th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival, featuring over 450 craft beers from 60 Michigan breweries, promises to advance the plot. $40, Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207, (313) 833-9300, Friday, October 24, 5pm-9pm; Saturday, October 25, 1pm-6pm.

Youmacon

October 30-November 2

Not only Detroit’s first and only Anime Convention, Youmacon is now one of the fastest growing anime conventions in the country with over 14,000 people gathering in Detroit to celebrate the 2013 event. This year’s highlights include industry guests for face-to-face meetings and autograph signings, cosplay (costume play) contests, and a colossal video game room. October 30-November 2, Cobo Center, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, and the Renaissance Center. Threeday passes: $60; Friday: $30; Saturday: $40; Sunday: $20. youmacon.com

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Bike Ypsi: Fall Ride

Sunday, October 12, 1pm-4pm,

Get your rides in before the frost comes and the snow flies. The Fall Ride starts and ends at the Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery. Two 15 mile routes (road and dirt) and a 30 mile road route provide options for those looking for a quick spin or those needing something more substantial before indulging in a post-ride burger and brew. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery will also host a few local bike shops, providing tuneups, at noon. Bring your helmet (mandatory for riders 16 and under). Free. Sunday, October 12, 1pm-4pm, Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, 720 Norris St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, (734) 480-2739, arborbrewingcompany.com. —BB

26 sunday Morning Bird Walk

9-11am. Rolling Hills Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-484-9679. ewashtenaw.org Bring your binoculars and search for birds in the many different habitats including woods, shrub and open fields.

28 tuesday Halloween Wreaths

7-8pm. Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free.

health events Ongoing

Chen Style Tai Chi

5:30-6:45pm. $85/month. Phoenix Center, 220 S. Main St (2nd Floor). 734-846-0661. a2phoenixcenter.com

Tai Chi is a sequence of movements to promote inner stillness and peace. Join the class to increase your strength, flexibility, balance, and to relax. Drop-ins welcome. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays 5:30-6:45pm and Saturday 10-11:15am.

3 Friday

Get in the holiday spirit and make halloween wreaths!

Laughter Yoga

29 wednesday

A half hour of laughter for your health. Exercises to laugh, breathe and stretch the body.

Vampire’s Ball

6-11:30pm. Dinner and Dancing: $200; Drinks and Dancing: $60. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms, 8540 Island Lake Road, Dexter. 734-7612796. foodgatherers.org

Join in for this 21+ Halloween event. Get your tickets for the multi-course meal followed by drinks and dancing, or just come for the drinks and the dancing. This gathering benefits the Food Gatherers Community Kitchen and Job Training Program. It is sure to be a spooktacular time.

The German Influence in Early Ann Arbor Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St. . 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. $2; $1 members. 734-994-4898.

Through photos and stories the influence of the German immigrants who comprised at least half the city, population up to the 20th century will be presented. kempfhousemuseum.org

30 thursday Downtown Halloween Festival

5-6:30pm. Downtown Ypsilanti, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-483-4444. visitypsinow.com

Trick or Treat at the local businesses, stop by the Library Plaza to eat popcorn, play games and win books.

HRWC

6-6:30pm. Medford Pavillion, 2225 Medford Rd. 734-368-5237. bodymindspiritguide.com Free.

4 Saturday

Park It and Run!

8:30 am. Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Road, Whitmore Lake. 734-449-4437. ewashtenaw.org

12 Sunday

Time to Remember Memorial Gathering

2-4pm. Malletts Creek Library, 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy. 734-327-4555. aadl.org Free.

The staff and volunteers of Arbor Hospice’s Grief Support Services invite you to honor the memory of your loved ones at the Memorial Gathering.

21 Tuesday

Addiction Recovery Management

Learn about a sustainable model for addiction treatment. Reception before the presentation.

28 Tuesday

Seasonal Transitions

10:30-11:30am. Indigo Forest, 4121 Jackson Rd. 734-994-8010. theindigoforest.com Free.

Don’t let daylight savings throw your body off. Learn practical and naturopathic ways to transition from one season to the next.

6:30-9pm. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliot Dr., Ypsilanti. 734-485-8725. dawnfarm. org Free.

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A 1 mile kids run followed by a 5k held on a beautiful course of nature trails and paved paths. Registration required.

5 Sunday

Autumn Spectacular

1:15-3:30pm. Springhill Nature Preserve, 3260 Berry Rd., Superior Township. ewashtenaw.org

Hike from Springhill to Kosch Preserve.

7 Tuesday

How to Advocate for your Child with ADHD and Other Special Needs 7-8:30pm. Downtown Library , 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 734-327-4555. aadl.org

Learn how to best advocate for your child with ADHD at school.

8 Wednesday

Cooking for Wellness

4-6pm. Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor, 2010 Hogback Rd. #3. 734-975-2500. cancersupportannarbor.org Free.

Nutrition program teaches nutritional information of benefit to people with cancer. This recipe will be for healthy hot and cold pasta.

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Down 1. 10-Down overseer 2. Word used with some sports records 3. Yahtzee prop 4. Real jerk 5. “The ___ of Wu” (philosophical book by the RZA) 6. Popeye’s goil 7. Bangers and mash spot 8. Only Wimbledon winner to wear a wig 9. Ancient Nile hub 10. O’Hare airport code 11. Sprint at top speed 12. Iran-Contra Attorney General 13. Gave to a cause 18. Quaker’s breakfast 22. Best of the best 24. Best of the best, briefly 25. Bonnie with ten Grammys 26. “___ it ironic?” 27. Painter’s studio 28. Scoop holder 33. Had to have 34. Whittled (down) 35. Rager, e.g. 36. Some fantasy football trades 37. Oral pain reliever brand 38. It’s the law 39. “A Delicate Truth” author John 41. “How bizarre”

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Across 1. Activity that in five years you’re going to be embarrassed you were so into today 4. Pull into, as a rest area 10. Took too much of 14. TV personality Fedotowsky 15. Finger Lakes Iroquois, or one of the Finger Lakes 16. Start over from square one 17. Deodorant made with whiskey? 19. With 53-Across, curse a deodorant? 20. 2013 Lorde hit 21. “Ice Age” sloth 23. Hank’s employer on “Breaking Bad” 24. Beckham’s wife’s deodorant? 29. Radio personality who said “I’m Howard Stern with a vocabulary” 30. ___ Spumante 31. Sleazebag 32. Liven up 33. Retsina, e.g. 34.Made a joke likely to be greeted with groans 35. War-time deodorant? 37. Tilted 40. Office memo heading 41. TiVo’s predecessor 44. Mil. trial 45. Formally surrender 46. Really wiggly 47.Deodorant for the single man? 50. Touchdown time?: Abbr. 51. Application of mousse 52. “¡___ con Dios!” 53. See 19-Across 55. Deodorant in a shell? 60. Univision’s “other” 61. “Hipster doofus” of “Seinfeld” 62. Soft drink in a green can, briefly 63. Look (at) amorously 64. Ill will 65. Pres. of the ‘50s

56. 59-Down’s mate 57. “Shutupshutupshutupshutup,” initially 58. “___ me be perfectly clear ...” 59. 56-Down’s mate

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By Jessica Knapp It’s game day. If you are in Ann Arbor, you had better be wearing Maize (Michigan’s version of yellow) and Blue. I learned this the hard way the first football game of the 2014 season. It was a hot, sunny August Saturday and the streets were full of crazed Wolverine fans. Around 10:30am, I was wearing an otherwise appropriate red floral sundress and had just finished brunch downtown. I walked through the sea of Maize, past the thumping fraternity house parties, on my way home to change into my game outfit and then head to a tailgate. Suddenly I heard an angry voice call out to me. “Where’s your Michigan gear?” Thankfully, the M Den and other Ann Arbor vendors have everything you need in Maize & Blue. Fake tattoos of a Block M? You can get them in multiple colors. Tshirts for the Michigan Mom, Michigan Dad, Michigan Boyfriend, or Michigan Cousin? There’s something for everyone in your life. Michigan Tom’s? Yeah—and a kid in a developing country gets a pair of shoes too! Striped overalls? Available, and curiously popular. I make an appeal to the University of Michigan’s football fan base to think creatively for game day. Here are a few ideas, from the mouths of Michigan students, on how to stand out on game day. Layer, Layer, Layer Sandhya Nakhasi, a Michigan graduate student, says that layering is a good way to bring something unique to your look. “As long as it’s a mix of bright yellow and dark blue, maybe with some white, you can get away with it. Layering is a great way to prepare for the unpredictable Michigan temperatures, too.” Shop Outside the Box “Today I saw a few fans in yellow tutus, which was fun,” says U-M Student Connie Yu. “You can get really cute stuff in the Michigan colors at places like American Apparel. And there are really good deals at Target.” Keep Comfort in Mind While it’s fun to experiment with your game day fashion, be careful not to sacrifice your personal comfort. You’re going to be standing in big crowds all day and trekking from one tailgate to another, and eventually to the Big House. The most critical piece of information? Know the weather forecast. Of course, fashion is really all about what makes you feel fabulous in any venue, even the Big House. Alex Papo, a graduate student who also completed his B.A. at Michigan, sums it up well: “For me, it’s about bringing style to Maize and Blue.” ecurrent.com / october 2014 39

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