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MUSIC Check out some local music insiders’ picks for best album of the year (Page 10) and music reviewer Shawn Parker’s picks (Page 08).

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R E P O R T ER S Anne Erickson Tricia Bobeda

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With 2010 winding down, I asked a handful of local music people to name their No. 1 album picks of the past decade. Here’s what they had to say!

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• Who: Jim Albrecht, bass player for Lansing metal band Genocya • Album pick: Nachtmystium “Addicts: Black Meddle Pt. II” • Why: Instead of just continuing with their great mix of Black Metal/Pink Floyd, they mix in other influences (early industrial bands like Joy Division, Killing Joke and Ministry) to produce an album with great song writing and atmosphere. Definitely a band to watch!

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• Who: Scott Bell, booking for Mac’s Bar and Bermuda Mohawk Productions • Album pick: Dr. Dre’s forthcoming and reported final studio album, “DETOX.” • Why: I’m excited for the good doctor to potentially drop this masterpiece on the rap game. Dre has proven once again that he could conceivably be the undisputed “Father of Rap,” with a reported 200 songs recorded and artists like TI, Ludacris and Lil Wayne

ghostwriting on the project and the latest single, “KUSH.” Fans everywhere will have to concede that this could be Dr. Dre’s greatest work thus far.

INDIE-ROCK

• Who: Aaron Bales, singer/ guitar player for Flatfoot • Album pick: Charlie Don’t Shake, “1-800charliedontshake” • Why: This Lansing/Chicago band created my road trip album of 2010. Some songs like “The Hardy Boys” and “Liquor Store Girl” lodge in your head right away.

Others will come with time.

The album manages to be sloppy, tight, lazy, energetic and even funny — sometimes all within one song. Between the indie (like the kids like), Weezer-esque rock, raw blues and sing-a-long choruses, there’s enough variety to keep things interesting and enough craft and skill to keep you listening.

ALT-ROCK

• Who: Nate Dorough, co-owner of independent concert promoter Fusion Shows • Album pick: Jimmy Eat World, “Invented” • Why: Jimmy Eat World never disappoints, and this record was no exception.

The perfect mix of edgy guitars, soaring melodies, simple rhythms and complex orchestrations.

The band backs it up live, which to me is the biggest compliment.

POP-ROCK

• Who: Anne Erickson, music writer for NOISE and LSJ; on-air afternoons on 94.1-FM The EDGE • Album pick: Anberlin, “Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place” • Why: This album is solid alternative pop-rock, with simple melodies, layers of guitars and Stephen Christian’s lush vocals. The first single, “Impossible,” is super-catchy and high-energy without being too manic, complete with building choruses and a sing-a-long hook. I hear a new riff or subtle vocal every time I listen.

METAL

• Who: Randy Ladiski, bassist and vocalist for Dagon • Album pick: Fleshgod Apocalypse, “Mafia” • Why: In a time when overproduced metal is flooding the market, this album blends the new school of metal with the old school very nicely. Few bands can get away with playing at such break-neck speeds and still have such memorable riffs.

POP-FOLK

• Who: Irving Ronk, co-owner Fusion Shows • Album pick: Ben Rector, “Into The Morning” • Why: I picked Ben’s record because it’s what I’ve listened to the most this year. It’s an extremely catchy record, no song is the same as another and lyrically Ben is leaps and bounds above most songwriters in his genre.

He’s unsigned, but he broke iTunes top 10 early in the year, so I’m not alone in thinking he’s the next big thing.

POP-PUNK

• Who: Cale Sauter, owner/co-operator Bermuda Mohawk Productions, guitarist Cavalcade, keyboards the Cartridge Family • Album pick: The Wonder Years, “The Upsides” • Why: Though, with this pick, I lose credibility with my friends (though I loved Superchunk’s “Majesty Shredding”) and my band’s peers (though I loved Nachmystium’s “Addicts”) by picking a pop-punk album, “The Upsides” is just anthem after sing-along anthem for maladjusted dudes hacking away in DIY punk bands. Extremely relatable lyrics and an instant pick-me-up every time I listen to it.

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New Year’s Eve DJ battle

Two of the areas hottest DJs, DJ Elemnt and DJ Donnie D, battle it out this New Year’s Eve at Harem Urban Lounge. Hosted by Barstarr Entertainment, Elemnt and Donnie D will spin in a head-to-head competition all night long. Plus, expect a midnight toast and party favors. Watch the ball drop via Harem’s six-foot projector screen. Tickets start at $10 for regular admission, with several group VIP packages available. For more information, visit www.haremnightclub.com.

• New Year’s Eve DJ Battle at Harem, featuring DJ Elemnt and DJ Donnie D • Doors 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 • Harem Urban Lounge, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 267-7898 • $10 general admission with several group VIP packages available

DANCES

Les Danseurs Ballroom Dance Club New Year’s Eve Dance, Grand Ledge Country Club, 5811 E. St. Joseph Highway, Grand Ledge, 543-4941, www.lesdanseurs.com, 9 p.m.

Dec. 31 " Featuring live music from The Bayou River Band. Bring your own beverage and an appetizer to share. Ice and cups provided.

Open dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Advance reservations required, even for members. Cost: $60 per couple.

FILM

“Paths of Glory” (1957), NorthStar Center, 106 Lathrop St., Lansing, 371-2001, www.facebook.com/ northstar.movies, 9:30-11:30 p.m.

Dec. 31 " Stanely Kubrick’s World War I film. Cost: donation.

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New Year’s Eve Early Show: Saints vs.

Sinners, Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., Lansing, 374-4242, www.connxtions comedyclub.com, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 31 " Comedians Matthew Lumpkin, Patrick Jolle and Quazi Rockstar. Reserved seating, party favors, door prizes, reservations required. Cost: $21 per person.

New Year’s Eve “Saints vs.

Sinners,” Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., Lansing, 374-4242, www. connxtionscomedyclub.com, 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 " Comedians Matthew Lumpkin, Patrick Jolle, Quazi Rockstar. Reserved seating, party favors, door prizes, champagne toast at midnight, DJ and dancing after midnight, brunch buffet, reservations required. Hotel packages are an File photo extra $100 per couple and include I Believe: New Year’s performance by Fantasia, the third winner a hotel room for two, shuttle service to and from Connxtions for of ‘American Idol’ at the Fox Theatre Friday in Detroit. the evening and late check out the tickets. Cost: $25, $35 in advance; LaPorte and Gary next day with breakfast. For hotel $27, $37 at the door. Higher Cannon, Temple Theatre, 203 packages, call club. Cost: $55 per price ticket includes private meet N. Washington Ave., Saginaw, person, $90 per couple. and greet, champagne toast and (877) 754-SHOW, www.temple New Year’s Eve with snacks immediately following theatre.com, 8 p.m. Dec. 31 " comedians Rocky show.

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• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls • 1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese • 4 tablespoons of fig jam (any fruit spread will work) • 1 egg

Music can make or break a party, whether you’re having a few people over for relaxed evening or want people up on the dance floor.

For 25 years, Lansing resident Chris Delgado of Jump Start DJs has been providing the soundtrack for weddings, school dances, holiday parties and corporate events.

“New Year’s is a different animal,” Delgado said.

On New Year’s Eve this year, the 46-year-old will serve as a one-man band at a wedding. In addition to offering an endless playlist, he also straps on an acoustic guitar and performs live.

“For people who are extroverts and have a love of music, it’s kind of a natural progression,” Delgado said about working as a DJ. “It’s nice to get paid and whatnot, but it’s also nice to do some work that you love to do.”

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay the Brie in the center of the dough. Spread the fig jam on top of the brie. Fold the excess pastry up around the Brie to enclose it.

• Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with one beaten egg. Bake for 20 minutes or until the outside is golden, reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake 10 more minutes. Serve with bread and/or crackers.

Adapted from a recipe from Pillsbury.com

Delgado said New Year’s Eve used to be a night he and the seven DJs who work for him would be booked solid. Now that’s not as common.

“I think maybe just with the economy in Michigan people are price shopping,” Delgado said.

He also said there are a lot more DJs in the market now. “(If) you always liked music and now you have no job, you think, ‘Geez, I’ve got two grand and I’ll go out and buy some gear,’” he said.

“And voila, I’m a DJ. Hire me.”

The latest gadgets are fun for DJs, but their livelihood depends on their performance skills.

“You can teach them what to play from oldies to disco to Motown, but you can’t teach them to have a good, funny upbeat personality,” Delgado said. “Even if you have all the coolest gear, if you’re a dud as an en-

tertainer, it doesn’t matter a hill of beans.”

Delgado said DJs live and die by word of mouth advertising, and now sites like weddingwire.com or theknot.com give customers a chance to leave reviews that lead to more business, too. Delgado said playing music is only 20 percent of what he does. There isn’t really a set DJ style or foolproof playlist.

“Knowing how to judge a crowd (is key),” he said. “It’s hard to pick a playlist in advance. What’s going to make most of the people dance most of the time? Familiarity.”

The best way to ensure a rocking party?

“Honestly, it’s who you invite to the party. We’ve done weddings of 500 people, we can’t get 20 to dance.

We’ve done weddings of 60 people and 58 of them are dancing. Make sure you invite fun people.”

LISTEN UP

11 songs that were hot in 2010 to help you rock out while you ring in the new year: • “You & Me” by Dave Matthews Band • “Rude Boy” by Rihanna • “Bad Romance” by Lady GaGa • “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars • “Nothin’ on You” by B.o.B • “El Juidero” by Rita Indiana & Los Misterios • “Hoola” by Archie Bronson Outfit • “Enough’s Enough” by Jamie Lidell • “Miami” by Foals • “Written in Reverse” by Spoon • “Crash Years” by New Pornographers

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• Preheat oven to 325 F. • For the crust: Place bread crumbs, pistachios, olive oil, basil, thyme, and oregano in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Press into the bottom of a four or five inch springform pan.

• For the cheesecake: Combine salt, sugar, cream, ricotta and goat cheeses with one egg and one egg yolk and blend in a food processor. Add basil and pulse until mixed, but not blended. Pour onto crust. Place the pan in a square baking dish. Pour hot water in the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake until the cheesecake is golden at the edges, about 45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

Chill in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve. Let the cheesecake return to room temperature before serving. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Recipe adapted from Giada De Laurentiis of the Food Network.

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$2.50 pudding shots from the Tin Can and Harem Urban Lounge, available on New Year’s Eve. Top to bottom: Superman, Eggnog, Pumpkin Pie, Christmas Cookie and Candy Cane.

DRINKS

At downtown Lansing bars Harem Urban Lounge and the Exchange, bottle service and reserved tables are the norm for New Year’s Eve. “It’s (about) the wow factor,” said manager Dave Sell, the general manager for Tin Can, Harem Urban Lounge, The Exchange, The Loft and Omar’s Show Bar. “Every one of our spots has a different vibe,” Sell said.

Across the board, it’s a big night for champagne and party favors.

“It’s a slightly later-arriving crowd,” Sell said. “You’re not going to have any happy hour. It’s a destination night for them to go out.”

The newest bar on the block, Tin Can, is making it known nothing special will happen on New Year’s Eve. “Our motto is, ‘We’re not doing anything,’” Sell said. The Tin Can hopes to draw the crowd looking to hang with friends and cheap brews but with no fuss.

The Tin Can will export its most festive element for the evening — its signature specialty frozen pudding shots in flavors like egg nog and candy cane will be available next door at the Harem Urban Lounge.

Sell couldn’t divulge their secret recipe, but shared another favorite of the bars’ staff. It’s tradition for the staff to end the night with a mind eraser — layers of vodka, Kaluha and soda water in a glass — on the night of the first snow.

And after shooing the last customers out on New Year’s Eve after they ring in the new year?

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Cheesecake: • ½ cup of cream cheese, at room temperature • 1/3 cup goat cheese, at room temperature • ½ cup ricotta cheese, at room temperature • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon sugar • 1 large egg and 1 large egg yolk • ½ cup of chopped fresh basil

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• Mix pudding with milk until creamy.

• Add peppermint schnapps and mix well.

• Add the whipped topping.

• Pour mixture into individual serving cups or shot glasses • Add crumbled candy cane to the top of each serving.

Cover with lids or plastic wrap.

• Freeze until ready to serve.

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Explore some new barley-and-hops brews

Samuel Adams Infinium BOSTON BEER C O., BOSTON, MA. WWW.SAMUELADAMS.COM 10.3 PERCENT ABV

Samuel Adams’ latest specialty beer is a joint effort with the 1,000-yearold Weihenstephan brewery of Germany, well known for its quality weiss beers.

Being the season of giving, I resisted the Scroogish urge to hog the ale for myself and took the 750ml, champagnestyle bottle to my local tavern to share with some fellow beer lovers.

Based on the little I knew about Infinium, I expected a beer along the lines of the Belgian Deus beer, which is fermented with champagne yeast. But while Infinium has a champagne-like body, the golden ale has no champagne yeast flavor, lots of fruit notes in the aroma and a sourish background.

It’s interesting how people’s senses differ. Mike Champion, who helped form the Stevens Point, Wis., homebrew club, whose alumni include the owners of the Central Waters and O’so breweries, found that cherry-like fruit was most prominent in the aroma.

My nose took notice of fresh grain at the forefront.

The grain was also a major taste factor, accompanied by a subtle malt background.

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The sourish aspect of the beer was somewhat of a surprise, since neither Samuel Adams or Weihenstephan are known for delving into that aspect of beer. It is not as pronounced as a Belgian lambic, but does have the dry, acidic finish with minimal sweetness.

While Sam Adams has nationwide distribution, supplies of Infinium will be limited.

It’s being marketed as a substitute to champagne for New Year’s toasting, based on a survey that found more men would rather toast the occasion with beer.

Much easier to find will be Samuel Adams’ winter releases, of which its Holiday Porter, Old Fezziweg and Winter Lager are very good.

The porter is a solid example of the style, the flavorful English hops and nice malt base in Old Fezziwig place it on par with quality English ales (with a dash of spices), and the more prominent spices in the lager give it a uniqueness without being overbearing.

Todd Haefer writes about beer for Gannett. Some of the beers may have limited availability. Check brewers’ websites.

Mason, www.brownchristmas lightshow.com, 5:30-10 p.m.

Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 2 " Our display is a computer synchronized Christmas light display featuring over 50,000 lights. The music is broadcast on 107.1 FM so you can sit in your car and watch the lights to music. When visiting, don’t block the driveways and turn off your headlights and use your parking lights. "

Community Christian Singles’ New Year’s Eve Party, DeVries Nature Conservancy, 2635 N. M-52, Owosso, (989) 723-5771, 8 p.m.

Dec. 31 " Enjoy a horse drawn sleigh ride, movie, board or card game or just pleasant conversation.

Snacks and beverages provided.

Cost: $3.

Family, Friends & Clients New Year’s Eve Party, Ramada Inn Lansing Hotel & Conference Center, 7501 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing, 974-0714, 7 p.m. Dec. 31 " Featuring the Powerlight Band, hors d’oeuvres buffet, cash bar, party favors and champagne toast.

Room packages available. Call Les Midgett for ticket information.

Cost: $25 per person.

Fire and Ice: A New Year’s Masquerade, Art Alley, 1133 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, 8984046, http://artalleynewyears eve.eventbrite.com, 8 a.m.

Dec. 31-1 a.m. Jan. 1 " Fire twirlers, ice carvers, hot entertainment, cool local artists, card games and more.

Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite hot/cold or winter/ summer character. Proceeds will help raise funds for a HVAC system.

Register online. Cost: $50 per person, $75 per couple.

New Year Contra and Square Dance, Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, 896-8665, www.lgmaa.org, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 " This is a joint effort of The Pound Fiddle and the Looking Glass Music and Arts Society. The caller is Kathy Anderson and music is provided by the Top Drawer String Band.

Potluck meal at 6:30 p.m., new dancer lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing at 8 p.m. Cost: $18, $15 for members and $8 for students.

New Year’s Eve Celebration, Motorcity Casino Hotel, 2901 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit, (866) STAY-MCC, www.MotorCityCasino.com, starting at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 " Music, midnight champagne toast

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Top albums of the year SHE A RWAT ER

“GOLDEN ARCHIPELAGO”

Not as haunting as “Rooks” but still another masterstroke by J. Meiburg and Co.

R A DI O D E P T. “CLINGING TO A SCHEME”

Fuzzy, blissed-out, best-inclass indie pop.

WILD NOTHING “GEMINI”

Yearning, buoyant pop that brings to mind Morrissey.

K ANYE WEST “MY BEAUTIFUL DARK TWISTED FANTASY”

Excessive, erratic, in the best way. Delivers on the hype.

SUR F ER B L O O D “ASTRO COAST”

Fist-in-the-air, triumphant indie rock.

B E A C H H O US E “TEEN DREAM”

Dreamy vibes, gorgeous vocals. Sunny as well as gloomy.

HOT CHIP “ONE LIFE STAND”

Utter danceable, and the best thing the Pet Shop Boys never did.

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“DISCONNECT FROM DESIRE”

Alluring, hypnotic electropop. Moody but not downbeat.

BL ACK KEYS “BROTHERS”

Unobnoxiously bluesey, stirring vocals hooks galore.

JA M E S “THE MORNING AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE”

Affecting, adult Brit pop and some of Tim Booth’s finest songs.

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When I think of El Azteco, I think of the East Lansing location and my not-too-positive experiences with the food there.

I realize the Lansing location is somewhat of an institution, but I’ve avoided it — until now.

Travis, who frequented the restaurant as he grew up in the area, promised me the Lansing location is different.

So I kept an open mind and gave it a try.

THE SCENE

We dropped by for lunch on Christmas Eve, and the place was hopping. It was festive, and you could feel the excitement. The booth seats were hard, but didn’t detract from the experience.

THE FOOD

A big basket of chips and salsa are complimentary. The salsa is some of the best you’ll ever have — bold and fiery, not for the faint of hearts. It’s also not the usual pico de gallo that’s served at other places, which was a

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major plus.

Travis insisted we start with the cheese dip ($4.50), a combination of cottage cheese, sour cream, Muenster cheese and spices. I’m no fan of cottage cheese, but the other ingredients helped smooth the texture to make it less curdy. The cheese and spices gave it flavor, but wasn’t overpowering. (If you order the dip, try it together with the salsa. Yum).

Travis suggested I try the enchiladas suizas ($8.50), three rolled up enchiladas

filled with chicken, then smothered with a creamy, cheese mixture.

Travis ordered his usual blue corn enchiladas ($9.50), filled with chicken and a spicy cottage cheese mixture, then topped with more cheese and red sauce. He swears by this entree, so I had to steal a bite. While the blue corn brought out a strong, natural flavor, the similar textures of the cheese, tortilla and sauce together felt mushy, and it threw me off.

I preferred my plate because the tortilla remained firm and stood out among the other flavors.

Our entrees were served with rice and beans. Enchilada plates also come with dessert sopapilla — soft, plain, fried dough that’s served with honey. It was the right balance of sweet and savory to round out our meals.

THE DAMAGE

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The topopo salad is massive, the Mexican counterpart to an American chef salad — lettuce, tomatoes, shredded chicken, cheese, jalapenos, peas and scallions, served on a bed of tortilla chips spread with frijoles, melted cheese and guacamole. Ideal for at least two.

New Year’s Eve Party 2011, Dublin Square Irish Pub & Restaurant, 327 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 381-7408, and 2 a.m. continental breakfast www.dublinsquare.net/nye2011, included. With a repeat at 9 p.m.

9 p.m. Dec. 31 " Live music by Jan. 1 for those who missed it.

Starfarm and DJ Beats. Cost: $10.

Cost: $30.

New Year’s Eve Gala, Eaton New Year’s Eve party at the Liederkranz Club, Rapids Senior Center, 201 Grand Liederkranz Club Lansing, 5828 St., Eaton Rapids, 663-2335, 8 p.m.

S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, Dec. 31 " Cards, games, dancing 882-6330, www.llcgerman.com, with Jerry Hoag Band, food buffet 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 " Includes at 10 p.m. Advance tickets sales dinner and favors. Cost: $50 per only. Cost: $10 per person. person.

New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve Party “KidStyle,” Time To Shine with Orquesta Ritmo Learning House, Lansing, and DJ Adrian “Ace” 214-2233, 9 p.m. Dec. 31-9 a.m.

Lopez, Summit Christian Jan. 1 " Crafts, food, music, Academy, 7868 Old M-78, East games, and lots of fun for you Lansing, 927-9384, little ones. Space is limited. Call www.orquestaritmo.com, 10 p.m. for reservations. Cost: $60.

Dec. 31 " Salsa dance lessons New Year’s Eve package, at 9:30 p.m. Cash bar, snacks Causeway Bay Hotel, 6820 S. provided, champagne at midnight.

Cedar St., Lansing, 694-8123, On-site sitter available for $5 per Dec. 31 " Includes dinner for child. Make reservations early. Call two in the Valencia Club (includes or e-mail mikeeyia@hotmail.com. prize drawings, DJ, hors d’oeuvres Cost: $30 per person, $50 per and champagne toast), two couple. complimentary drink coupons, New Year’s Eve Rock the breakfast for two on Jan. 1 and Boat, Michigan Princess late check-out. Cost: $149.99 per Riverboat, Grand River Park, 3205 couple plus tax.

Lansing Road, Lansing, 627-2154, New Year’s Eve Party, www.michiganprincess.com, Williamston Eagles, 835 High St., 9 p.m. Dec. 31 " Food, cash bar.

Williamston, 655-6510, Dec. 31 " Hats, party favors, champagne Featuring music by the Basement toast and balloon drop at Dawgs. Prime rib sandwiches on midnight. Music by DJ Dawn. Cost: the menu, champagne toast at $40. midnight. Volunteers available to New Year’s Eve with the chauffeur anyone who needs a Loose Stone Band, ride home locally. Call for more Smitty’s Place, 117 N. Bridge information. " St., Dimondale, 646-9188, 9 p.m.

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The enchiladas suizas platter ($8.50), filled with chicken and topped with a creamy, cheese sauce.

Entrees are served with rice and beans and then sopapilla as a dessert.

DJs Cutt-Nice and Space spin tunes for The Loft’s New Year’s Eve bash, coined “Unforgettable,” which kicks off at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31. Showtime Entertainment will help transform the club into a whole new room, including a dessert bar, complimentary champagne at midnight, party favors and more. Dress casual or wear all-out cocktail attire for this event.

• Y.E.S and JD Live present “Unforgettable,” featuring music from DJs Cutt-Nice and Space • 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31 • The Loft (above Harem Urban Lounge), 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 267-7898 • Tickets $15; table reservations $20; VIP $35 (includes a complimentary bottle of Champagne and coat check for up to four people) • Tickets available at the Tin Can in downtown Lansing, Music Manor in South Lansing and Flat, Black and Circular in East Lansing.

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Cost: $10.

Singles Nite Life “Party of the Decade,” Hawk Hollow Golf Course, 15101 Chandler Road, Bath, 281-6272, www.singlehearts.com, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31 " Admission includes hors d’oeuvres, party favors, dancing to Las Vegas veteran performer Kurtis May (the Entertainer), “millionaire raffle” door prizes, champagne toast and coffee/pastry buffet after midnight. Cost: $30 at the door.

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Brown Christmas Light Show, 1093 Cranbrook Lane, Mason, www.brownchristmas lightshow.com, 5:30-10 p.m.

Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 2 " Our display is a computer synchronized Christmas light display featuring over 50,000 lights. The music is broadcast on 107.1 FM so you can sit in your car and watch the lights to music. When visiting, don’t block the driveways and turn off your headlights and use your parking lights. "

Mittenfest V, Savoy, 23 N. Washington, Ypsilanti, www.mittenfest.org, Dec. 30 through Jan. 2 " 60 bands on two stages over four days. See website for details. Cost: $7 per day, $25 for a four-day wristband.

BLUES

‘Shiver of the Vampires’

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With the recent passing of French erotic horror auteur Jean Rollin, I have been revisiting some of his lesser-known works.

1970’s “Shiver of the Vampires” had completely eluded me, but it was worth seeking the film out, as it’s charms are many.

A Rollin film is 95 percent imagery and atmosphere, so a plot synopsis is pointless. Suffice to say, the film is rife with gothic imagery, scenes by turns gaudy then psychedelic, and alluring beauties in various states of undress.

And as with most of Rollin’s earliest films, his confounding attempt to meld the avant garde and exploitive results in a disjointed yet mesmerizing collision of styles.

For fans of the macabre or cinema-as-waking-dream, “Shiver” is a sensual touchstone and a fantastic entry point into the uneven but always visually arresting world of Jean Rollin.

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Frog and the Beeftones, Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 485-5287, 10 p.m.

Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. " Harry Oman and His Red Hot Blues Band, LeRoy’s Classic Bar and Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing, 482-0184, 9:30 p.m.

Dec. 31. Cost: cover.

Stan Budzynski and 3rd Degree, Michigan Brewing Company Brewpub, 402 S. Washington Square, Lansing, 977-1349, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31. " C OUNTRY

The Usual Suspects, Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St., Lansing, 351-5690, 7 p.m. Dec. 30 through Jan. 1. Cost: cover.

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Mittenfest V, Savoy, 23 N. Washington, Ypsilanti, www.mittenfest.org, Dec. 30 through Jan. 2 " 60 bands on two stages over four days. See website for details. Cost: $7 per day, $25 for a four-day wristband.

HO L I DAY

The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Show, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800, www.theark.org, 8 p.m.

Dec. 31. Cost: $25.

ROCK

Project GP, Rocky’s Roadhouse, 2470 N. Cedar St., Holt, 694-2698, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31. " VAR I ETY

DC-3 New Year’s Eve party, Nature’s View Golf Course, 4646 Howe Road, Bath, 242-4277, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31.

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Art lovers converge at Saper Galleries and Custom Framing for the First Sunday Gallery Walk in 2009.

Krosby’s Konspiracy, Jo’s Diner, 13631 Main St., Bath, 641-7574, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

Nick May, Potbelly Sandwich Works, 233 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, 203-4278, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 31. " Vid Weatherwax, Log Jam, 110 W Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, 627-4300, 9 p.m. Dec. 31.

OPEN MIKE

Anti-Venom Open Mike Night, West Windsor United Brethren Church, 7275 Windsor Highway, Dimondale, 7-10 p.m.

Dec. 31 " Positive music in the basement of the church. There is a PA system, drum set, and guitar amps in place. The church also has wi-fi, and video games.

Complimentary coffee will be available. E-mail jeffanz_2000@ yahoo.com for more information.

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Annual New Year’s Day " Paddle, Eaton Rapids, 663-8118, ext. 8109, noon Jan. 1 " Launch Dr. Gunn, Unicorn Tavern, 327 your boat at Mill Street and paddle E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, to the Bunker Road Landing, or 485-9910, 9 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. come down for the send-off. " " Brown Christmas Light Show, 1093 Cranbrook Lane,

Mason, www.brownchristmas lightshow.com, 5:30-10 p.m.

Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 2 " Our display is a computer synchronized Christmas light display featuring over 50,000 lights. The music is broadcast on 107.1 FM so you can sit in your car and watch the lights to music. When visiting, don’t block the driveways and turn off your headlights and use your parking lights. "

New Year’s Eve Celebration, Motorcity Casino Hotel, 2901 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit, (866) STAY-MCC, www.MotorCityCasino.com, starting at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 and 9 p.m. Jan. 1 " Music, midnight champagne toast and 2 a.m. continental breakfast included.

With a repeat 9 p.m. Jan. 1 for those who missed it. Cost: $30.

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BLUES

Frog and the Beeftones, Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 485-5287, 10 p.m.

Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. " C OUNTRY

The Usual Suspects, Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St., Lansing, 351-5690, 7 p.m. Dec. 30 through Jan. 1. Cost: cover.

FE S T I VA L S

Mittenfest V, Savoy, 23 N. Washington, Ypsilanti, www.mittenfest.org, Dec. 30

through Jan. 2 " 60 bands on two stages over four days. See website for details. Cost: $7 per day, $25 for a four-day wristband.

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ART GALLERIES

First Sunday Gallery Walk, Haze Art Gallery, 306 E. Grand VAR I ETY River Ave., Lansing, 372-4293, www.hazeartgallery.biz, 1-4 p.m.

Dr. Gunn, Unicorn Tavern, 327 Jan. 3 " With featured artists E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Sandy Koivu and Patsy Woodman.

485-9910, 9 p.m. Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

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MSU Children and Youth Choir Auditions, MSU Community Music School, 841 Timberlane St. B, East Lansing, 355-7661, www.cms.msu.edu, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 3. " Children and youth ages 7-18 years old are invited to audition for one of four choirs: MSU Children’s Choir, CMS Singers, Preparatory Choir and the Young Men’s Chorus, a new ensemble for young men 01.02.11 with changing or changed voices.

Audition material is not necessary.

ART OPENINGS Call for an appointment.

First Sunday Gallery Walk, Saper Galleries and Custom FILM Framing, 433 Albert Ave., East Monday Movie Matinee, Lansing, 351-0815, East Lansing Public Library, 950 www.sapergalleries.com, 1-4 p.m.

Abbot Road, East Lansing, Jan. 2 " “New Additions to the 351-2420, 1 p.m. Jan. 3 and 24 " Saper Galleries Collection.” " Free popcorn will be served while Opening Reception, East supplies last. Intended for adult Lansing Public Art Gallery, 819 audiences only. Call for titles. " Abbot Road, East Lansing, 333-2580, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 2 " For “The Festive Lens: Photos from the 2010 Great Lakes Folk Festival.”

Exhibit runs Jan. 2-Feb. 2.

Social Breakfast, Flap Jack Restaurant, 6927 S. Cedar St., Lansing, 484-3340, 9 a.m.

Saturdays " With Lansing Nonsmoking Singles. Note new location.

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The Top 10 pop singles of 2010 Maybe it’s the economy.

Or the iTunes “Singles rule!” business model. 2010 was a great year for singles, across the board. Here’s a look at some of the best.

The epic tribute to self-doubt and self-loathing set to a grand, pianodriven landscape is as lovely as it is desperate. His toasts are so well-crafted and sad-sack that you almost feel bad for West.

1. CEE LO GREEN,“FORGET YOU”

3. RIHANNA FEAT. DRAKE, “WHAT’S MY NAME?”

This ranting kiss-off disguised as a Motown classic is smart, touching and impossible to forget, even before he gets to the thrilling bridge of soulful screams of “Why?” And, yes, the expletivefilled version with the title we can’t print is way better.

This is near-perfect pop raised to high art when she quickens the pace during the “Hey boy” bits, singing those lines faster out of sheer excitement like a girl in love.

4.THE NATIONAL,“BLOOD BUZZ OHIO” The driving beat and big groove

make the generally unflappablesounding Matt Berninger seem, well, happy.

5. ROBYN,“DANCING ON MY OWN” A roller coaster of post-breakup emotions that Robyn somehow makes survivable through gurgling synths, an unstoppable beat and a brave delivery.

6. JONSI,“GO DO” Pure joy, as seemingly delivered

by Icelandic sprites carrying piccolos and big bass drums.

7.TRACEY THORN,“WHY DOES THE WIND?” Mournful synths, Thorn’s gorgeous vocals and a whole lot of

distrust.

8. KANYE WEST FEAT. JAY-Z, RICK ROSS, BON IVER AND NICKI MINAJ,“MONSTER” So much greatness bouncing around until Minaj delivers a starmaking string of verses so incredible that even after dozens of listens it still amazes.

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9. MACY GRAY,“KISSED IT” Part peacemaker, part stadium rocker — and all sorts of fun.

10. DAS RACIST,“YOU OUGHTA KNOW” Over a sped-up sample of Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out,” the trio offers a laid-back version of their hip-hop and showcase all-out cleverness.

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I’m in the middle of a new reading obsession, grown out of marathoning the final season of the Showtime series “The Tudors.” I’ve spent hours web searching and following wiki-trails, and am currently into my third book on the subject.

Thus far my favorite piece of reading has overwhelmingly been “Wolf Hall,” the 2009 winner of the Man Booker prize (the British Commonwealth equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize).

Since the interpretation of history depends entirely on where one’s sympathies lie, there are a variety of perspectives on Henry the VIII’s remarkable reign.

Mantel’s historical novel focuses on the viewpoint of Thomas Cromwell, the upstart commoner who rose from being an abusive blacksmith’s son to the king’s foremost advisor.

It’s all very Machiavellian and utterly fascinating, made all the more so by Mantel’s deft turns of phrase and unique style of writing. I was sad for the book to end, and overjoyed to hear that the author is working on a sequel.

Grand River Flute Ensembles, Okemos High School, 2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, 898-6958, www.kateprouty flutestudio.com/Grand_River_ Flutes.html, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays " Two all-volunteer flute ensembles, open to the public. First and third Tuesdays for advanced adults and high schoolers, second and fourth for intermediate flutists.

Welcoming flutists of all ages from the mid-Michigan area to join us to rehearse, brush up your skills, and enjoy performing locally (optional). Flutists may join at any time. Piccolos welcome. Cost: Free, donations accepted.

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Photo Cafe: How to Sell Your Images Online without Spending a Dime, Perspective2, 319 Grand River Ave., Lansing, 853-5880, www.perspective2studio.com, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 5 " Find out how to start selling your photos online at no cost to you. Led by Brian Knoblock of Lansing IT. Call or go online to RSVP. "

FOOD AND DRINK

Downtown Social Hour, The Exchange, 314 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 487-1661, www.downtownlansing.org, 5-7 p.m. first Wednesdays " Come join Downtown Lansing Inc. for a monthly social hour at various downtown restaurants and bars.

Every social hour will include free appetizers and drink specials. Visit www.downtownlansing.org for specific locations each month.

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Remember when wings were called wing dings? This was back before chicken wings turned into the bizarre phenomenon they are today, before national bar chains were dedicated to them and they became synonymous with beer drinking and football watching.

You can certainly get your wings with beer and football at Art’s Bar in Lansing if you want to, and they are still listed as wing dings, which says a lot about the bar itself. Fad after fad has swept through bars big and small over the last decade, and though it’s probably been six years since the last time I stepped into Art’s, it appears not a single of these fads have touched the place. The same standard domestics are still on tap, the same legendary pizza is still being served, and shoopers of beer still sit on every table.

If you don’t know what a shooper is, then you’ve clearly never been to Art’s. The trademark drink at this unpretentious Lansing bar isn’t a specific type of beer, but very special

beer vessel. The 32-ounce serving is somewhere between a stein and a goblet. Its ridiculous size and odd proportions make you feel absurd to be drinking out of in public, except that everyone else in the bar has one, too.

And that puts you among pretty hearty company. Art’s was packed early on the Friday evening I visited at an hour when most bars are just receiving their first few customers. The crowd included about every age bracket and demographic, and it didn’t appear to be anyone’s first time there.

“It’s a smorgasbord,” said Art’s employee Ganie Miteff of the typical Art’s crowd. “It’s a wide variety, but we have the greatest customers here.”

While all of the food falls un-

ART’S BAR AND GRILL 809 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing (517) 482-8328

Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to midnight Sunday.

Specials: Just like everything else at Art’s, they keep the specials simple: Happy Hour is daily from 7 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. featuring $3 shoopers. Yup, that’s $.09 an ounce.

Hook-up factor: The hook-up factor is low at Art’s, but I’m going to make the call that this is a good thing. Art’s strikes me as the kind of place where people are more concerned with how much extra pizza they’ll be taking home, rather than which person.

Family-friendly NOISE file photo factor: While there were no children at Art’s when I arrived, der the typical bar food categoI’m going to rate the ries of sandwiches, appetizers, place absolutely safe pizza and Mexican, the number for kiddie eyes and of choices in each are astounding. This includes a notaears during the day. ble emphasis on bologna-based Whether or not the food items, such as a fried bolo- fried bologna gna sandwich and an appetizer sandwiches are safe called, “eight bologna bites on a for kiddie mouths, I’ll bun.” Okey-dokey. leave to the nutritionI’m sure there was a time ists. when bologna-themed foods First stop on the were more common on bar mural tour: menus, and herein lies the Someday I’ll fulfill my charm of Art’s. As the rear of the menu states, the local Lanlife dream of hosting sing favorite has been around a “Hilarious Spartan for 50 years, and it appears that Sports Murals Tour” of the original recipe is working the Lansing area. Art’s pretty well.

Bar and Grill will be a Apparently everyone has premiere stop on this read and memorized the opentour.

ing lines of the Art’s Bar menu: “Hey, this is Art’s bar.

Lighten up!”

Natalie Burg is a writer and cheerleader of Michigan businesses — particularly ones with wine lists and numerous beers on tap. E-mail her at natalieburg@gmail.com

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10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Belen Gallery, 213 W. Main St., Call for film entries, Lansing, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays through CLASSES April 14-17 " The Capital City Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. first Sundays, Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Film Festival is seeking submissions L A N S I N G through December " The exhibition through Jan. 30 " Created by “Colorful Misfits” art for narrative features, documentary will feature paintings, works of members of Ann Arbor Women classes for 55 plus features, student entries, and nonart on paper, dimensional, kinetic, Artists, the exhibit focuses on seniors, 7225 Creekside Drive, student shorts. Visit the website ceramic and other original artwork women’s relationships, roles and sessions are Monday day or for details and deadlines. Info: that is non-representational. Info: importance as leaders. Info: Tuesday evening, starting Jan. 3 www.capitalcityfilmfest.com.

351-0815, 484-1880, " Painting class meets every Cost: submission fees vary. www.sapergalleries.com. www.michiganwomenshallof week for six weeks with an fame.org. Cost: $2.50, $2 for “Nature’s Enchantments,” Call For Lansing-based experienced teacher. All levels seniors, $1 for students, free for artists/educators, Lansing Mackerel Sky Gallery of and all mediums welcome. Call for children age 5 and younger.

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Square, ongoing " In preparation Ave., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, Info: 627-8242. Cost: call for cost. International Student for the Lansing Art Gallery’s 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Photography Exhibit, Dance classes, Dance Now, upcoming expansion and Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Gannon Building, first floor display Dance Forever Dance Studio, 5217 relocation, plans are underway for noon-5 p.m. Sundays through cases, 422 North Washington Old Lansing Road, ongoing " A educational programming at the January " An exhibit of appliqued Square, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays variety of classes are offered, art gallery and in the Lansing quilts by DeWitt artist Peggy Szasz. through Thursdays, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. including pre-dance, ballet, jazz, Public Schools. Interested artists/ Info: www.mackerelsky.com.

Fridays and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. tap and ballroom for ages 3 educators should send a cover Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 3-18 GRAND LEDGE through adult. Call for more letter and resume to Catherine " Featuring 67 images from Artist of the Month: information and to register.

Info: Babcock, executive director, 113 student photographers from Bridgette Cochran, Ledge .ROBERT KILLIPS file photo 490-9627.

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S. Washington Square, Lansing, around the world. " Craft Lane, 120 S. Bridge St., Celia Fonta, from Siempre Flamenco dances a Bulerias at the Great H O L T MI, 48933. Info: 374-6400, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through www.lansingartgallery.org.

Beginning Modern Lakes Folk Festival this summer.

Check out photography from the Saturdays in January " Exhibit Continued on Page 14 Great Lakes Folk Festival at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery.

Square Dance Lessons, D E W I T T of paintings. Info: 627-9843, DeWitt Community www.ledgecraft Concert Band looking for lane.com. " members, DeWitt Junior High New Artists at Ledge Craft School, 2957 W. Herbison Road, Lane, Ledge Craft Lane, 120 S. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays " The Dewitt Bridge St., ongoing " Featuring Community Concert band is handcrafted jewelry by Mary Kyle, looking for additional members. No paintings by Debra Butler, handauditions or tuition fee, just pick carved walking canes by Tom up your instrument and join us in Kirby, painter and illustrator Rick making music. Info: 485-1093.

Cunningham, all of Grand Ledge; GRAND LEDGE photography by Neil Weaver of Corner Okemos Rd. & Grand River Call for artists, Ledge Craft Portland; and water colorist and Lane, 120 S. Bridge St., ongoing " pen and ink artist Alan Coggan ¢ Interviews are being conducted for of Lyons. Info: 627-9843, featured Artist of the Month for the www.ledgecraftlane.com. o n Monday 2011 calendar year. Consignment $ WILLIAMSTON and booth space also available. Call “Michigan Lights at for information and jury form or Christmas,” Studio 215, Check them all out! ut! from 5 pm-2am visit the website. Info: 627-9843, Upstairs Keller’s Plaza, 107 S. www.ledgecraftlane.com.

Putnam St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every M ASON Saturday through December, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays Jan. 1-15 " Call for singers, Mason First United Methodist Church, 201 E. An exhibit of Michigan lighthouses, Ash St., weekly rehearsals begin as they would have appeared at of Equal or lesser value of Equal or lesser value Jan. 9 " The Ingham Festival Christmas time in the 1800s. Info: Chorale is looking for sopranos, 256-8335. altos, tenors and basses to perform “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Must present coupon when ordering. Dine in only. Not good Must present coupon when ordering. Dine in only. Not good CALL FOR with any other offers or discounts. Expires 12/31/10. with any other offers or discounts. Expires 12/31/10.

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Second Monday Artists exhibit, Gracie’s Place, 151 S. Putnam St., during regular business hours in January " Works by Ron Cook, Lee J. and Nancy M. Kronenberg, Gail Noren and Melinda Pope. Reception is 2-4 p.m.

Jan. 8. Info: 655-1100, www.secondmondayartists.com.

Continued from Page 13 Lobby art show, Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and during evening and weekend theater performances, through Jan. 31 " Featuring paintings of florals and abstracts in water media and pastel by Carolyn Donahue. Info: 482-5700, www.riverwalktheatre.com. "

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MUSEUMS

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“The Festive Lens: Photos from the 2010 Great Lakes Folk Festival” exhibit, East Lansing Public Art Gallery, 819 Abbot Road, 6-8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturdays, noon-8 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 2 through Feb. 2 " Info: 333-2580.

12th Annual East Lansing Elementary Schools’ Art Exhibit, East Lansing Public Library, North Foyer Gallery, 950 Abbot Road, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-Jan. 3. " Info: 351-2420, www.elpl.org. "

Geist Rutledge and 12 other local artists. Info: 319-6861.

January Gallery Walk: “My World and Yours,” East Lansing Public Library, North Foyer Gallery, 950 Abbot Road, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 5-Jan 31 " Watercolor exhibit by Jackie Borszich. Info: 351-2420, www.elpl.org. " “Red,” Technology Innovation Center (TIC), Third Floor, 325 E. Grand River Ave., runs through Jan. 7 " Multimedia exhibit “Red” features works by Juanita Baldwin, Carole Steinberg Berk, Roy Stephens, Bobbie Margolis, Gretel

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New Year’s all about MSU Forget the parties, rest up for the big bowl game on Jan. 1

Oh, New Year’s Eve. The hangover from Christmas has long subsided and now it’s far too late to try and conjure up plans of grandeur — mostly because everything is either (1) booked or (2) so over-priced you’d think inflation rates for 2021 had already taken hold.

I’ve been spoiled positively rotten for the past two years on Dec. 31 due to wedding invitations. (Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it: New Year’s Eve weddings are completely rad.)

This year, sans nupDantonio tials to attend, NYE plans have taken a surprising backseat for me.

My normal zeal for the changing of calendar years has been usurped by — you guessed it: MSU football! Rah! I’m serious; have you paid even an ounce of attention to any of the superfluous moneygrubbing “Insert-Sponsor-Name-Here” bowls?

If you have, it’s only because you finally caved and shut off the holiday film marathon on TBS (nah).

If you live anywhere in the 517, the big day for you is the first of 2011, because a certain BCS-snubbed team plays in the biggest non-BCS bowl at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Get overly hyped.

You can bet that ESPN will be devoting some serious airtime to the much-storied MSU-Nick Saban connection (or lack thereof). I’m sure sideline reporter Holly Rowe will have some nifty scripted jabs to throw at both coaches during on-field interviews — and you can bet Mark Dantonio is ready with a few of his own. Alabama coach Saban and Dantonio are no strangers — the two are good friends.

Dantonio credits Saban as his most influential mentor in the game; and Sa-

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ban has thrown reciprocal adoration back all season for Coach D. It’ll be an interesting chess match to watch unfold; and MSU fans would like nothing better than to witness a Notre Dame-esque finish with Saban smiling sheepishly through gritted teeth after a loss. (Just got goose bumps at the very prospect, didn’t you?)

We’ve lost our last four bowl games — Saban and if we’re hoping to win this one, we’ll need to do almost everything right.

Mistakes against a team like Alabama (9-3) aren’t easy to overcome — and both teams will know that forced turnovers and special-teams play frequently make the difference in games matched this closely.

MSU seniors have more wins than any four-year class in school history, and their capstone season garnered a Big Ten Championship and more wins in a season than anyone (including this writer) expected.

You can trust that they’ll come out in Orlando on Saturday ready to stomp all over Crimson Tide and prove that even on the biggest stage, their class represents something different.

By the way: if you’re looking for a prediction this weekend? I’d definitely take State to cover (Alabama is a 10-point favorite) … I’d make it MSU 34, ‘Bama 31.

It’s been a pleasure to write about Spartan success in 2010 — and I can only hope the year ahead brings more titles, trophies and triumph for East Lansing.

“MSU fans would like nothing better than to witness a Notre Dameesque finish with Saban smiling sheepishly through gritted teeth after a loss.”

Andi Osters, 28, is a Michigan State graduate.

Astrology APRIL 19): You could be

tempted to eat, drink, and be extremely merry, but take it easy. A moon opposition says don’t overdo it, because your body could suffer from too much overindulgence.

TAURUS

(APRIL 20 - MAY 20): Be open to

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The Mitsubishi MiEV i uses a 16 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery pack.

Electric cars on the horizon

NISSAN LEAF

The all-electric Nissan LEAF is powered by compact lithium-ion batteries, providing the power to drive at speeds up to 90 mph and deliver a zero-to-60 mph time of around 8 seconds.

The LEAF has no transmission and does not need to shift gears as it accelerates, resulting in a very smooth ride.

CHEVROLET VOLT

The Chevy Volt operates entirely as an electric car for its first 40 miles after a

full charge, with an engine that can go zero-to-60 in about 9 seconds. It burns no gasoline during those miles, drawing energy from a 16kW lithium ion battery pack. After the first 40 miles, a 1.4-liter engine kicks in to power a generator that sustains the battery charge enough to give the car another 300 miles or so of range.

CODA SEDAN

Coda Automotive’s electric sedan is based on an existing gas-powered fourdoor car, known as the Hafei Saibao 3, built in Harbin, China. Re-engineered with a 34 kWh lithium ion battery, the Coda sedan promises a driving range of 120 miles.

The Coda sedan sells for $44,900 — a significant step up from the competition.

MITSUBISHI MIEV I

The MiEV i uses a 16 kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery pack — less than half the size of the Coda and one-third smaller than the LEAF. Its 47-kilowatt motor provides 63 horsepower for a max speed of about 80 mph, with a range of roughly 75 — 85 miles.

going direct this week, so it’s time to come out of your shell and start making some big moves.

(NOV. 22 - DEC. 21): You could have a chance to help out a sexy acquaintance as the moon makes it easier for you to connect with someone in a flirty way.

CAPRICORN

(DEC. 22 - JAN. 19): You might need to look at your budget more closely. Mars is reminding you to pay attention to the way money is flowing in — and out — of your life.

AQUARIUS

(JAN. 20 - FEB. 18): A bouncy moon has you feeling (SEPT. 23 restless. You might decide OCT. 23): You could be to attend three New Year’s torn between two different parties at once. Drive romantic options. Mars has around and visit a bunch of you thinking about two friends all on the same day. paths you can take.

SCORPIO (OCT. 24

- NOV. 21): Jupiter is

PISCES

(FEB. 19 MARCH 20): If your honey

shares custody of his or increasing your desire to her children with an ex, you - JULY 22): Your physical express yourself in creative need to realize that you energy might be low, so do ways. Maybe you’ll can’t demand 100 percent some hibernating. Nurture compose a love song for of your partner’s time and attention.

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In the Smart ED, a 30 kW electric motor powers the rear wheels. When fully charged, the 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery provides about 70 to 80 miles worth of range. Daimler says that recharge time from 30 to 80 percent capacity is about three and a half hours.

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yourself having a heated discussion about politics, race, or religion. Saturn is increasing your desire to express yourself in passionate ways.

The all-electric version of the popular Ford Focus compact is due in late 2011. The EV is targeted to have a range of 100 miles between charges, courtesy of a 23 kWh battery pack. It will use a single-speed transmission.

The powertrain, including the motor and gearbox, are packaged under the hood where you would expect to see a gasoline engine.

VIRGO

(AUG. 23 SEPT. 22): Mercury is finally

(MAY 21 JUNE 21): You could find

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CROSS Pups. Black/white BOXER PUPPIES & Brown/white. Ready CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! 12/29. Hypo-allergenic & AKC reg. Shots, etc. $450. no n- sh e d d in g. 61 6 -3 74 Call 517-565-3630.

3286. williamkoetje@gmail.com BOXER PUPS FEMALES. 1 fawn, 2 reverse brindle.

Beautiful babies raised in my home w/ children. Vet ckd,shots,tails,etc. Ready Jan 11th. $350 (517)2318787 or (517)663-0082

CAVALON PUPPIES 10 wks, LABS AKC, Extra-stocky, shots, Beautiful King Black & chocolate. English YORKIE PUPS $500 Shorkies Charles Cavalier/Papillon OFA. Gorgeous! Health LARGE MALE & Yorkie-Poos $300/up pups.

Ready for Christmas guaranteed. $800.

BLONDE/YELLOW Tabby Shots No Shed, Toy Size $500.00. (517)862-6196 517-545-1649. cat lost near Harper & 989.225.1367 kokomolabradors.com Onondaga Rds. in Holt. $200, REWARD upon re- CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 8 YORKIE PUPS 6 mo. & 1.5 weeks old , Adorable, MALAMUTES AKC 4 months turn, 517-202-7202 yrs, both males.

Good With Children, Paold, males, black and 517-589-5844 rents Are On Site, PURE white or red and white, LOST Very small adult gray weaverspets.com BRED, only 2 puppies...1 $300 limited registration. cat, Fireside Dr., near Male (tan/white), and 1 (269)275-8766 Forest-Aurelius-Collins Rd. Female (black/white).

Lansing. 517-242-4001.

YORKIE XMAS PUPPIES 8 $400.00. (517)543-3516 MALTESE PUPPIES 12 wks wks Ready now,Dew old, 1st shots & wormed, MALE CAT BLACK, neutered claws,parents on site, little puff balls, $250. and front declawed lost CHINESE SHAR-PEI AKC shots+wormed, CKC Reg. 989-427-3205. near Potter and Lake Drive Good with children, paMale $500 Female $600 in Haslett. If you have seen rents on site, 4 males. ( 5 1 7 ) 5 8 9 - 8 4 9 1 MINI AND TOY Australian him please call: $600. (517)327-5059 ang_17733@yahoo.com Shepherd Puppies Red and 517-339-0831/517-980-4923 Blue Merles, 4 weeks, judy_wall@comcast.net COLLIE PUPS 6 wks old, 1st Beautiful coat and markshots, wormed, a good ings, Experienced breeder, idea for Christmas. $225 Health guaranteed, m, $250 fem. 989-587-3914. loveable, shots, $600.00.

(989)763-8854 (989)8472 1 5 5 inviteacowby@aol.com

(5) BROWNING RIFLES & 1 Shotgun, all Belgium made; REMINGTON 1100 BLACK FRIGIDAIRE MUST 410ga; WINCHESTER Modsell, purchased in 2007.

BUYING GARDEN TRAC el 88, 284cal. All guns like $300/b.o.

(517)977-5479 TORS We buy garden tracnew or never fired. 517blakiezee@yahoo.com tors in need of repair or in 449-0859, St. Johns. running condition. Prefer Allis Chalmers, Ariens, MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR, Bolens, CASE/Ingersoll, WHITE, $200; Elec. stove, Cub Cadet, John Deere, $100; Maytag Gas Dryer, FORD, Gravely, Sears, Sim$175; Kenmore 80 series plicity, Wheel Horse, and washer, $150; GE dishsimilar models. We pick washer, $100; GE up. (989)635-3648 Spacemaker Microwave, $75. All in excellent condition. Moving, must sell989A AARDVARK ANTIQUER BUYINGNON-RUNNING 224-2615 or 517-204-0888. paying cash for guns, JO H N Deere lawn & garjewlery, furniture, art & den tractors & accessounusual & bizarre items. ries.

Cash.

517-886517-819-8700 7443/517-402-2504.

(2) MALE CHIHUAHUAS 1 creme/brindle & 1 chocolate/tan. Shots & wormed.$200.517-231-6542

CORGI PUPS: AKC, Show, family. Small dog, big heart. $500-up. www.corgibreeder.com.

313-550-4429

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MADE VIOLIN HAY 1st & 2nd cutting, sq. or GERMAN Pre-1900’s; fair condition. round. Also wheat or oat $500/best offer. 989-725straw, sq. or round. Eagle 0175 area. 517-202-2371

WANTED: UNWANTED appliances, air conditioners, cars, trucks, vans, farm machinery, lawn mowers, campers, hot water tanks, aluminum or steel boats, aluminum windows or doors, aluminum toppers, any types of aluminum or steel siding, 4 wheelers, go carts, trailers, batteries.

All picked up for Free.

Call 517-628-2818

NEW & USED windows & doors.

Also Metal Chimmneys for fireplaces or woodburners. Make offer, low prices.

517-204-4949.

ADORABLE POMAPOO PUPS! Brn, White, fluffy, 7 wks., Great pets, little sweethearts! 8-10 lbs max $350.00. (517)282-8285.

AKC BRITISH LAB Puppies.

Yellow or Black. Excellent hunting or family dogs. $500 each. For info visit britishlabpuppies.blogspot.com or call Leo (231) 578-3884.

Ready now!

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP- REG. GERMAN "WOLF PIES AKC, both parents on PUPS" 2 mos old, parents site, $600. Big & beautiful. on site. Males & females Call 810-516-8792. $1000-$700. 517-575-2421.

AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS! Pics at: www.euchreclub.com/pups.html 989-315-1055.

KITTENS - MANY ages, 8 wks. & up. Litter trained $10. 517-819-5287.

MINIATURE PINSCHER PUPS different ages & colors, $100-$250.

Adults small placement fee to right home. 517-857-3036

****BEST HOME MINI DACHSHUND 5 LOANS****Refinance for MONTHS , AKC Registered, any reason: Mortgage and parents on site, records, Land Contract payoffs, shots, vet checked, debt-consolidation, home wormed, ONE ALL BLACK, improvements, property ONE BLACK AND TAN DAPtaxes, foreclosures. PurDACHSHUND MINI MALEPLE. BOTH SMOOTH COAT chases too!

Includes Black/tan, 14 wks. 1 yr.

MALES. $350.00. (989)661Houses/ Mobiles/ health guar. $275. (H)5177943 RCFARM@4CLD.NET Modulars. Cash Available 784-5225/(C)517-392-0608 for good/bad/ugly credit!

PAPILLON-CHIHUAHUA 12 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 4 6 - 8 1 0 0 DOBERMAN PUPPIES Born WEEKS, 1st. shots, vet www.umsmortgage.com 10/26/10. Red & rust. Tails, checked, wormed, $150.00.

MM dewclaws, Vet chkd., (517)676-5593 shots, wormed, parents on site, excellent disposition. PEMBROKE CORGI PUPS DRDANIELSANDSON.COM CASH REAL ESTATE $250. 616-557-2207.

R eds/sables/tri’s. 1 yr.

LOANS We Buy Land Conhealth guar. $275. (H) 517tracts. $10,000-$500,000 784-5225/(C)517-392-0608 ENGLISH BULLDOGS AKC, DrDanielsAndSon.com Prifemales, 2 mos., $1800. 6 vate Money, Fast! Deal mos. $1500. 3 yrs $550. POMERANIAN PUPPIES 8 with Decision Maker.

517-569-3744, 517-879-6773 wks old. $300 each. Call Michigan Licensed 989-862-4035.

NMLS#138110 800-8376166 or 248-335-6166 ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANAllan@DrDanielsAndSon.com IEL Liver and White, born RAGDOLL KITTENS BLUE MM Pointe mitted & Bi-color.

11/24/2010, AKC Regis$175. 989-615-4686 tered, Champion lines, $200.00.

(616)761-3403 ( 6 1 6 ) 9 0 2 - 3 9 6 4 SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES heppefarms@yahoo.com $350. Call 517-243-0524.

ASSISTANT Lansing area.

Must have transportation, pass criminal background check. Hrs: 5am-8am, 4pm-8pm and on-call additional hours. Includes light housekeeping duties. Call 269-731-6117.

INGHAM REGIONAL ASSISTED LIVING Cook-PT/FT; Experience with cooking for large groups and love of cooking; formal facility cook experience not necessary. Will train right person.

If you are a hard working, caring, compassionate person and enjoy working with the elderly, we have a job for you!

Apply in person at: 6429 Earlington Lane, Lansing M-F 8am-5pm (517) 321-3391

FREE MOVE

RELOCATE YOUR HOME AND SAVE! Up to $8,500 in relocation Expenses, PLUS Discounted Site Rent. $199*/mo. for 3 yrs.

Call Kensington Meadows (888)-605-2237 www.relocatemyhouse.com *Annual market

incr. apply. Site rent returns to full market rate in 4th year. Home must satis fy community move-in requirements. Expires 12/30/10 EHO

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| APT 1-3 BED NEWLY REMODELED 50 FEET FROM LCC from $535 517-204-5550

COOLEY/LCC NEAR: 1 bdrm apt.

Secure building, DOWNTOWN 408 W. Ionia, $510/mo. + $250 security 1 bdrm., garage, basedeposit. 517-347-0314. ment. Close to LCC and Cooley. $575 per month utilities included.

517-749-3890 FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! Spacious 2 bdrm. Quiet, TOWN - 1228 N. Washclean, lg. closets, laundry, OLD ington. lg. 1 bdrm., office, carport, storage area. Delg. clean bsmnt. w/washer sirable neighborhood on & dryer hookup, 1 blk. bus route. $625. from Riverwalk & park.

517-641-7645 Can text pictures. $575+ util. for 1 or $600 + dep. & util. for 2. 517-285-4489.

MOVE IN FOR $248* FREE RENT TILL FEB. 2011!

3 Bed/2 Bath Homes, Payments starting as low as $599 mo!

3 Bed/ 2 Bath, All Appliances, W/D, Central Air, Holt Schools, Pet Friendly No Application fees !

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New and Pre-owned Homes Available Call Sun Homes at Kensington Meadows TODAY! 1-888-259-3891 * Must close by 12-27-10*

ST.JOHNS-INCOME BASED 2 BDRM. TOWNHOMES. Beautiful Park setting.

Close to schools & shopping. Laundry hookup.

SUNTREE APARTMENTS 1100 Sunview Dr. 989-224-8919 EHO

DOWNTOWN remodeled 2 bdrm., laminate wood floors, large kitchen, available midJanuary. $550+ heat & water. 517-719-5600

NO RENT UNTIL Feb. Call Today Certain conditions

PLUMTREE

517-321-1765

BEECHFIELD Efficiency thru 2 bedroom, $325-$540.

Utilities included. Taylor Realty 517-272-1512.

CAPITOL VIEW- 420 W. Ottawa. Large, clean, safe 1 bdrm. Laundry room available. 1 year lease. Heat & water paid. Immediate occupancy. $565 & up.

517-896-2455/517-322-2456 CARY APTS. S. LANSING. 1 & 2 bdrms., $470-$570 mo., heat, water, sewer & trash included. 517-202-3964.

S. SIDE very nice, clean, quiet 2 bdrm., $475, washer/dryer hookup.

517-388-0584.

P WESTFIELD CLUB

GRAND LEDGE 2 bdrm. fireplace, garage, central air, washer & dryer, $750-$775. 517-2829669 or 517-349-8000

Old Orchard Apts.

Holts Best Value

$100 moves you in!

"0" application fee & "0" sec. deposit 1 or 2 bdrms Apts.

Call us today!

517-694-8975 conditions apply

EAST LANSING Upperscale duplex in Whitehills area. 3 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths, plus W/D, new windows, insulation R39, $1050 + deposit. Call Jill at 517-410-6750 or Mary at 517-347-1127.

GRAND LEDGE - 4/plex. EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD, walk to downtown shops & parks. Lg. fenced yard, no pets. 2 bdrm. $700 Incl. all util. Dennis: 517-348-6124

AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 bdrms, Section 8 OK. Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095.

517-651-1374

AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 bdrms, Section 8 OK. Pets OK. Move in special! Flexible terms available. $395-$1095.

517-651-1374

HOLT CLEAN! 3BR,1.5BA, Air, Dishwasher, W/D hookup, Private Drive, BATH 6067 Park Lake Rd. close to highways. Unique Yard & Shed. No smoking 3 bdrm. w/lakefront lot, or pets. $750/mth incl. wafirepit, dock, home has ter & sewer. (517) 507-3887 stove, refrig., WD hookup, air cond., deck & shed.

Must see to appreciate.

HOLT $850. 517-243-0554.

Large 2 bdrm. duplex.

Nice yard. W/D hookup. $650 water & sewer included. No pets. 517-694-1899.

CHARLOTTE

EHO

209½ E. MT. Hope - 1 bdrm., outside terrace, newer appliances & drywall. Clean & well maintained. Can text pictures. $490+ deposit, includes util. Can be furnished. 517-285-4489.

1st Month Rent FREE when you sign a 12 mo. lease!

Forest View Apts, Haslett * Immediate Occupancy * Cozy 1 bdrm apts $560 * PET WELCOME * Single level bldg w/ private entries * Washer/Dryer hook ups in utility room * Vaulted ceiling in living room * Storage access * Lovely wooded setting * Close to everything Expires January 15, 2011 Call today for info and tour!

517-349-2250 Conditions apply.

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GRAND LEDGE

7143 E. Saginaw Hwy., 3 bdrm., 1 bath, 1668 sq. ft. ranch style home. Full bsmnt., attached garage. $800+ deposit.

517-622-6059 www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. com

LANSING- 231 S. Francis, 3 bedroom, dishwasher, washer/dryer. $650.00 + deposit.

Call 517-204-4451

LANSI NG - 2, 4 & 5 bdrm houses and 2 bdrm apts. & duplexes. $575-$800. Local owner cell 989-550-1181.

WILLIAMSTON 3 BDRM., 1 bath, home on the river.

2 car garage, $750 mo. + utils. Call 517-881-8776.

GRAND LEDGE: 1, 2 & 3 bdrm., $420 to $535 + sec. dep. No pets.

Call 517-627-2391, or 517-896-3285.

MOBILE HOME FOR rent Deposit required, no pets.

Sec. 8 welcome.

517-482-4322

LARGE 1 BDRM APT. in 4285 Matthews Rd. 3 Grand Ledge, overlooking bdrm., 2 bath, 1300+ sq.  the park & river, includes ft. ranch home. Full  WEBBERVILLE- 2 bdrm.  heat & water, $530 mo. + 2 BDRM TOWNHOMES for  bsmnt., 2 car garage.  LANSING HOME 2 to 3 dep. No pets, no smoking. $595/mo. w/ garage, W/D  duplex, 2 car garage,  517-622-6059 bdrm., neat & clean, fresh DOWNTOWN 408 W. Ionia, Call 517-242-4867. hookup, bsmt. or balcony.  $725/mo. 517-521-3242  or paint. Just remodeled. Call or 810-923-0910. furnished, close to LCC  Specials available! Call for  www.sundancefamilyhomecenter.

Terry 517-641-7271 or Tom and Cooley. $335 per details! The Brookshires                   com 517-214-7648. month utilities incl.

(517)394-0736.

517-749-3890 MASON 2 & 3 bdrm. fireplace, central air, washer/ DEWITT TWP. - Nice family GRAND LEDGE: Updated lg.

MASON dryer. From $750.

2 story home on deadend 1200 sf., 2 BR., + bsmnt., 600 E. Columbia. 2 bdrm., 517-282-9669 st. 4 bdrm., 2 bath. Central laundry hookup.

1.5 bath, 2 1.5 bath, deck, garage.

517-349-8000 air, attached breezway & 2 story w/garage, lg. kitchen $700+ util. Call 719-5600 car garage. Clean, dry un& bdrms,. w/balcony. finished bsmnt.

Safe Fresh paint, newer carpet. 1210 CLIMAX Lansing. 2 neighborhood. $875 + dep.

No big dogs. Includes bdrm., hardwood floors, & util. 517-339-1962. trash, lawn & snow. $730 + MASON--FREE HEAT! stove, fridge, washer/ dryLEASE TO OWN O f f i c e util. 517-853-6307 2 Bdrms Avail. Now! $300 SOUTH LANSING er hookups, Near Sparrow /Warehouse. 5000 sf total.

Security Deposit. $645/mo.

Very clean 3 bdrm., & MSU/Cooley/LCC. Yard, 2000 sf office. All heated & Vouchers accepted. Spa1 bath home in nice garage. $625+ dep & util. air conditioned. Located in cious 1,000 sq. ft.

EATON RAPIDS neighborhood. $725+ 517-290-1403/517-285-4457 Rensen Center.

JollyHOUSING Water/Sewer/Trash incl. deposit & utilities 3603 Gale Rd., 2 bdrm., 2 Pennsylvania area. Rate as DISCRIMINATION? Pet-friendly. 517-244-0672 (517)694-4730 full bath, 1130 sq. ft. low as $1250/mo. 331-1734 Call The Fair Housing ranch style home. Slab M-F 8-5 for more details. newly Center at: 1-877-979-FAIR. 2 & 3 bdrm., bsmnt., no garage. rennovated homes. New $650+ deposit.

OKEMOS, 2056 HAMILTON carpet, newer appliances.

517-622-6059 Near Meridian Mall behind No pets. Section 8 welST JOHNS www.sundancefamilyhomecenter.

Meijers, near bus. $300+ MASON TOWNHOUSE come. Available immedi3 bdrm./bath. 1792 sq.ft. com util., 1 mo. sec. dep. in- MOVE IN SPECIAL Newly ately! $625-$775 + deposit Rent to own!! Only $369 cludes trash. No pets. 517- renovated 2 bdrm., 1 bath, & utilities. 517-819-3082. per mo. Brand new carpet 410-7257 with laundry & lockable pri& appliances. Contact The vate storage, lg fenced Meadows of St. Johns, backyard. $675. 517-202- 4229 CHICKORY (989) 224-7707.

Lansing LANSING 1781 or 517-230-3885.

SE. Newer 3 bdrm. ranch, 230 Francis, full basement, new carpet Small 1 bedroom, 1 & vinyl, very nice.

WEST LANSING bath home. $800/mo.

Waverly schools. 2 bdrm.

Storage shed.

Call Ron 323-4106. ranch 1 full ba., 1 car 517-622-6059 gar., fenced backyard, or shed, Sec. 8/MSHDA ok, www.sundancefamilyhome nice quiet subd., busline, center.com pets ok. $500 mo. + utils. .

Call 517-410-7257.

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DOWNTOWN LOFT 1 bdrm. loft, 1000 sq.ft., wood floors, stainless appliances, laundry, secured garage parking. $950/mo.

517-482-8771 or 517-7195600. www.wencoproperties.com

ACCORD PROPERTIES Studios, 1 & 2 Bdrms.

Lansing /E. Lansing Area.

517-337-7900 AIRPORT NEAR 2 bdrm, clean, $525. heat & water incl. $300 sec. dep. 517323-4164 or 517- 482-6079.

COLONIAL VILLAGE AREA: 1 bedroom Quiet Area. No Smoking, No Pets. Call 517-485-4300

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WAVERLY/WILLOW Large 2 bdrm, air, appliances, carpeting. Heat pd. $560 mo. Call 517-3519321 or 517-694-8988.

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Acura

Kia

TL 3.2 TYPE S 2003 $6500 Loaded, Lthr, 137000 hwy mi., runs exellent, nice.

517-488-8881

KIA AMANTI 2005 $9995 4 dr. Luxury Sedan, loaded, new brakes/battery, 91K mi.

Dave 517-285-6626

Mini Vans HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size 5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299

Vans $2800

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Automobiles Wanted

DTS, 2003 $5,900 150K+ hwy. mi., Diamond white, moon, well maint.

Excellent condition 517-204-4343

Chevrolet 2005 MALIBU MAXX $7495 Loaded, black, sharp, clean. 77K mi.

Mint City Auto, St Johns 989-640-1899 COBALT LT 2007 COUPE $7900 52500mi, 4cyl, Red, Auto start, nonsmoker, CLEAN 517-719-8765

Chrysler-Plymouth PT CRUISER TOURING, 2003 117K hwy. mi., Custom paint.

Excellent condition.

$3,450

KIA SPECTRA 2002 $4500 80K+ mi., 35 mpg., 2 yr. warr. Clean carfax.

Excellent cond.

517-525-4444

Lincoln CONTINENTAL 2002 $5,950 8 cyl, AM/FM/Cassette/CD, Lthr, 98500mi., Gold 517-712-8341

Mercury MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS 1997 $1500 190,000 mi., dependable car Call & lv msg 517-482-6623

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517-449-8344

TOWN & COUNTRY LXI, 2001 $4800 130+K hwy. mi., Immpecably maintained, spotless Excellent condition.

517-525-4444

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CAMRY LE V6 1998 $2,500 6 cyl, A/T, Dual Airbag, ABS, 172400mi., Blue 517-355-9958

Buick LESABRE CUSTOM, 1998 166K mi., 3800-V6, runs great.

Good condition.

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Toyota

CHEVY VENTURE LT VAN 2001 $5650 7 pass., loaded, elec. sliders, Burg/lt grey, 98K mi.

Excellent cond.

517-230-4745

SOLD.

VEHICLES WANTED DEAD/ALIVE Top $$ paid, Free towing. Same day pickup.

7 Days.

517-487-8704

Saturn SATURN ION COUPE 2004 $6000 1 owner, auto, brand new trans. by GM, new brakes, 98K mi., lthr, clean 248-640-6448

Sport Utility Vehicles RAINIER SUV, 2004 $10,900 80K+ mi., AWD, NAV, moon, leather. $45K new.

Excellent condition 517-204-4343 CADILLAC ESCALADE 2007 12 cyl, Lthr, 50000mi., Off White

$27,000 732-485-2438

Subaru LEGACY OUTBACK AWD, 1998 $3500/OBO 175K mi. New eng. & tires, 2 sunroofs, auto, loaded, leather, Great cond.

517-487-5326

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Junk Cars Wanted CARS & TRUCKS WANTED Paying cash. 7 days a week.

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BENJAMIN & SON A1 TOWING WANTED Junk cars, vans & trucks. Top $ paid .

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