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Frog and the Beeftones, Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, 485-9910, 10 p.m. March 3. ! Paxton Norris, Green Door Blues Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 482-6376, www.greendoorlive.com, 9:30 p.m. March 3. ! C OUNTRY

Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys, Whiskey Barrel Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St., Lansing, 351-5690, 9 p.m. March 3. Cost: cover. FOLK

The Band of Heathens, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800, www.theark.org, 8 p.m. March 3. Cost: $17.50. INSTRUMENTAL

Eaton Rapids Middle School Bands PreFestival Concert, Eaton Rapids High School, 800 State St., Eaton Rapids, 646-0256, www.erbands.org, 7 p.m. March 3.

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Faculty recital: Ralph Votapek, piano, MSU Music Building Auditorium, West Circle Drive, East Lansing, 355-3345, www.music.msu.edu, 7:30 p.m. March 3. Cost: $10 general

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An Evening of Jazz, Dart Auditorium, 500 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, lcc.edu/hpa/events, 7:30 p.m. March 3 ! LCC’s instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles. ! Neil Gordon Trio, Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 485-5287, 8-11 p.m. March 3. ! Vid Weatherwax, Enso, 16800 Chandler Road, East Lansing, 333-1656, ensonow.com/ entertainment, 7-10 p.m. March 3.

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Suzuki Recitals, MSU Community Music School, 841 Timberlane St. #B, East Lansing, 355-7661, www.cms.msu.edu, 5:30 p.m. March 3 ! The Suzuki strings students will give two recitals. The Suzuki Method, or “mother tongue” method of instruction, is a well-established pedagogical method that teaches music in the same way children learn to speak their mother tongue. VAR I ETY

Dan MacLachlan, Mark’s Watershed, 5965 Marsh Road, Haslett, 999-7433, 6-10 p.m. March 3. ! John Solitro, Potbelly Sandwich Works, 233 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, 203-4278, 6-8 p.m. March 3. !

Mighty Medicine, The Chrome Cat, 226 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, 505-0408, www.thechromecat.com, 9 p.m. March 3. Cost: $5. NE Thing Goes, Colonial Bar and Grille, 3425 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, 882-6132, 9 p.m. March 3-5. ! Open mike with Don Middlebrook, Leo’s Spirits & Grub, 2085 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos, 349-1100, 8 p.m. March 3.

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“Abraham Lincoln in Song,” Grand Ledge Opera House, 121 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge, 627-1443, www.gloperahouse.com, 7-9 p.m. March 3 ! Presented by folksinger and folklorist Chris Vallillo. The program is in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s inauguration. Cost: $5 presale, $7 at the door and $3 for students.

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Daniel Tosh, Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (800) 745-3000, LiveNation.com, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. March 4. Cost: $38- $63.

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“Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors” (1964), NorthStar Center, 106 Lathrop St., Lansing, 371-2001, www.facebook. com/northstar.movies, 8-10 p.m. March 4 ! Sergei Paradjanov’s film of love, death and sorcery in the Carpathian Mountains. Cost: donation.

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Ari Hest, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800, www.theark.org, 8 p.m. March 4. Cost: $15, free to Ark members at the Solo Level and above. BLUES

Frog and the Beeftones, Center Stage, 1785 W. State Road, Lansing, 482-2280, 8:30 p.m. March 4-5. ! Stan Budzynski and 3rd Degree, LeRoy’s Classic Bar and Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing, 482-0184, 9:30 p.m. March 4. Cost: cover. CLASSICAL

March Musical Madness, downtown Williamston, 655-1549, www.williamston.org, 4 p.m. March 4 ! Numerous musicians and groups will be in downtown Williamston businesses performing for this special event. This is a Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Discover First Friday in Williamston event.

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Ray Kamalay and His Red Hot Peppers, Enso, 16800 Chandler Road, East Lansing, 332-7678, 8-11 p.m. March 4. ! Ricky and Nikki, Troppo, 111 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 371-4000, 6-10 p.m. March 4. !

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Bobbie Standal, Leo’s Spirits & Grub, 2085 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos, 349-1100, 9 p.m. March 4.

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Don Middlebrook, La Senorita, 2706 Lake Lansing Rd, Lansing, 485-0166, 6-9 p.m. March 4. ! Dr. Gunn, Unicorn Tavern, 327 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, 485-9910, 9 p.m. March 4-5. ! Fading World, Faye’s Evelyn Bay, 134 S. Cochran Ave., Charlotte, 543-1099, 6-8:30 p.m. March 4.

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Kathy Ford, R Club, 6409 Centurion Drive, Lansing, 321-7440, 8 p.m. March 4-5. ! NE Thing Goes, Colonial Bar and Grille, 3425 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, 882-6132, 9 p.m. March 3-5. ! Rob Klajda, Claddagh Irish Pub, 2900 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing, 484-2523, 9 p.m. March 4. ! Smooth Daddy, Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 485-5287, 10 p.m. March 4-5. ! Starfarm, Green Door Blues Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave.,

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The Loose Stone Band, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Hall, 4700 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing, 321-0933, ext. 2, 7-11 p.m. March 4.

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Singles Nite Life Party, Hawk Hollow Golf Course, 15101 Chandler Road, Bath, 281-6272, www.singlehearts.com, 8 p.m. March 4 ! Mardi Gras costume bash. Coat check, hors d’oeuvres, cash bars, door prizes, DJ dance music. Cost: $12.

“We The People, The Musical,” Charlotte Performing Arts Center, 378 State St., Charlotte, 541-5690, 7 p.m. March 4-5 ! Presented by Charlotte Middle Schoolers. Cost: $5, $4 for students, free for children younger than 3.

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Art Reception, Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing, 321-4014 ext. 4, www.dtdl.org, 1-3:30 p.m. March 5 ! Celebrate this month’s art featuring Characters and Caricatures in the Elmwood Room.

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“Fasching” Dinner and Dance, Lansing Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 449-0830, www.llc german.com, 5:30-11:30 p.m. March 5 ! Fasching (a costume party, costumes are optional) is an event held in Germany before Ash Wednesday. Dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dancing to the Luther Schaible Band from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Cost: dinner is $9

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Benefit Concert with a Mission, First Congregational Church, 100 Maple St., St. Johns, (989) 224-2636, 7 p.m. March 5 ! Concert will feature the Hands of Harmony Handbell Choir, Chancel Choir, Silo Singers, Holy Mamas, young pianists, Hallelujah Choir and other singers and instrumentalists. Proceeds will help support the International Missions Team and their medical trip to Peru. Cost: free-will offering. Community Treasure Spring Fling Fundraiser, Treasures To Grow On, 13060 U.S. 27, DeWitt, 668-0032, 6-9 p.m. March 5 ! Silent auction at 6 p.m., live auction at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Friends of the Library Euchre Tournament, Aurelius Township Hall, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason, www.cadl.org, 7 p.m. March 5 ! Bring finger foods to share. Coffee and pop provided. Cost: donation required to play. Friends of the Library Euchre Tournament, Capital Area District Library Aurelius Branch, 1939 S. Aurelius Road, Mason, 628-3743, www.cadl.org, 7 p.m. March 5 ! Bring a snack to share. Drinks provided. Book sale will be set up. Cost: donation required to play. Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Party fundraiser for Haslett Youth Lacrosse, Walnut Hills Country Club, 2874 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing, 332-8647, 6 p.m. March 5 ! Cocktails from 6-7 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., silent auction and games from 8-9 p.m. and a live band, The Squids, from 9 p.m.-midnight. Proceeds to raise

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Texas Hold’em Tournament, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 12250 S US Highway 27, Dewitt, 669-9251, March 5. “The 1940’s Radio Mystery” dessert theater fundraiser, Mid Michigan Family Theatre, 440 Frandor Ave., Lansing, 339-2145, www.mmft.net, 7 p.m. March 5 ! Hors d’ oeuvres, Panera coffee and other drinks, a a dessert featuring homemade cheesecake before and during the production. Call for tickets. Cost: $10.

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Frog and the Beeftones, Center Stage, 1785 W. State Road, Lansing, 482-2280, 8:30 p.m. March 4-5. ! Harry Oman Band with special guest Freddie Cunningham, LeRoy’s Classic Bar and Grill, 1526 S. Cedar St., Lansing, 482-0184, 9:30 p.m. March 5. Cost: cover. C OUNTRY

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Ben Taylor has toured with Sheryl Crow and the Blues Travelers, but never his own father. Until now. The son of James Taylor and Carly Simon is setting off on a U.S. tour with his dad — which hits the Wharton Center Cobb Great Hall on Wednesday, March 9 — in support of his upcoming release, “Listening,” out later this year. Far from an “opening act,” Ben will perform the whole set with his father, the two playing each others’ songs and trading on and off the way only father-son can. It took a while, but Ben says playing together was inevitable. “Really, it’s a dream come true,” Ben said, speaking last week from the first tour stop in Tulsa, Okla. “It was something we always figured we would get to sooner or later, but neither of us wanted to rush it. I didn’t want to be ill prepared, because I know what a pro he is.” The wait was worth the payoff: “It’s fantastic performing with my father. I love these songs, I love his songs, and to be able to have him playing on my songs,” Ben said. Ben Taylor “I originally asked if I could come out opening for on picking up his father’s tracks him, but the whole set is integrated, and we’re both on stage, performing on each others’ songs,” he added. “Half the songs are my dad’s, and half are mine. It’s phenomenal.” At the heart of both Taylors’ musical appeal is an inherent command of the singer-songwriter genre, mixing in folk, country, gospel and blues elements, all of them carefully discreet and distinct. Lyrics are meaningful and relevant. “I think the task of a songwriter is to come up with a feeling everyone has had before and then come up with an original way to express it,” Ben said. “I don’t a see common theme in my songs. Some are traveling songs. I write a lot of love songs. I have some existential, philosophical songs. “But they must all be relatable to the audience.”

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If you listen very closely to Ben’s singing voice, you’ll hear a resemblance to his father, with cool, calm and effortless vocals. But that’s pretty much where the comparisons end. “Now that I’m rehearsing with him and getting deep into his songs, I remember how much more sophisticated his chord structures are than mine,” Ben said. “He plays guitar like a pianist. He doesn’t play chords; he strums individual notes.” “He’s a really versatile and deeply musical cat, and I grew up listening to hip hop music, so I don’t mind when there are only three chords in a song.” Wednesday’s show will bring a collection of both Taylors’ songs, classic and new. Ben’s favorite James Taylor songs? “I have 20 favorite songs of my father’s, but most of the stuff I have nostalgic connections to are songs people wouldn’t have heard of, unless they were die hard James Taylor fans,” he said. “But as for big songs, ‘Don’t Be Sad Because Your Son Is Down,’ I’m crazy about. Also ‘Mexico,’ ‘How Sweet It Is,’ ‘Handy Man,’ ‘Your Smiling Face.’ “This music is part of the theme music of everybody’s life.” Next up for Ben: releasing two new albums this year — “Legend of Kung Folk, Pt. 1.5” and “Listening.” “The industry is in such a strange state right now, so it’s hard to figure out how to launch campaigns for albums — whether to release things digitally or in album format, whether to release albums or EPs, etc. So, we’re just trying to figure out the best way forward. But the main thing for me right now is playing these shows. “I’m looking at this as an opportunity to learn from my dad, who is such an experienced professional. it’s not my tour at all, so we are rolling his way, and that’s how I prefer it.”

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The son of James Taylor, Ben says he’s looking forward to hanging with his pops on this tour: “To be honest, I’m so looking forward to spending some concentrated time with my dad and making music with him over the next few weeks,” he said. “We’re three days into the rehearsal process, and I can’t imagine it will get better than this.” »Ben Taylor on making music for a living: “It’s the incredible irony of being paid for something so incredible to do; something I would be doing on my own time, no matter what else I had to do. Just the idea I don’t have to hold a day job down, and that what I get to do when other people go to work is write songs. I don’t know what I did to deserve being this lucky.” »Ben Taylor, on picking up his father’s tracks: “I took for granted I could play all these [James Taylor] songs, because I’ve known them my whole life,” he laughed. “But my father’s songs require a tremendous amount of rehearsal all day, and then I’m in my room all night practicing. I’m reimpressed by the sophistication of his songs, and I can’t believe he wrote all that stuff.” » Online: Check out Ben Taylor’s music on BenTaylorMusic.com

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Growing up in Manhattan, Ben wasn’t sure he wanted to be a musician. “I was resistant because of the obvious pitfalls and insecurity of pursuing a career in music,” he said. Of course, he couldn’t escape the fate. After teaching himself to play guitar, a young Ben released a collection of songs on Epic’s label, The Work Group, before launching his own label, Iris Musique, and releasing “Famous Among the Barns” in 2003, “Run Around the Sun” in 2005 and “Deeper than Gravity” in 2006. Ben’s latest full-length is “The Legend of Kung Folk, Pt. 1” (2008), and the title is a play on his background in martial arts: “I grew up practicing a lot of martial arts, and in my 20s, started practicing tai chi.” In the end, music is simply his calling. “My heroes are musicians, and I couldn’t be satisfied when I tried to do anything else,” Ben said. “My father was always telling me that music was ‘blue collar’ and you have to expect to work hard every night in order to make it work, so it’s my goal to achieve that level of intensity.” As for growing up around two musical legends, the memories are vivid. “They influenced me in all the obvious ways, by seeing them play their songs and watching them perform,” he said. “But the more I grow up, the more I realize I’ve been influenced in so many little ways, too. My parents, being the archetypical male and female role models in my life, influenced everything.” James and Carly also helped him develop the art of songwriting. “I think that for songwriting, one of the best things is simply to tour,” he said. “You don’t even know what one of your songs is until you play it for an audience of people who you don’t know. When you get out in front of an audience of paying patrons, that gives you a chance to position your song, and that brings you along as a songwriter.”

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Mighty Medicine blends the best of pop, rock, blues, jazz, folk and gospel into one rockin’ duo of guitarist and folk instrumentalist Larry Neuhardt and vocalist and percussionist DeShaun Sparkle Snead. Since 2009, the two have played 300 venues and sold more than 1,000 copies of their independent LP, “Bloom.” More than anything, Mighty Medicine epitomizes gospel-charged soul. Mighty Medicine plays the Chrome Cat in Old Town today — a venue Neuhardt says is one of the Lansing duo’s favorites. “The Chrome Cat has a very welcoming atmosphere that has allowed us to gain a following there,” he said. “There is always a very up-beat feeling that gives us a lot of energy. When we play so many different people come out to see us. There is a wide diversity of people who come to see us there from all age groups and backgrounds. The Chrome Cat gives the environment for this to happen ... I think other bars in town can’t really do this.” Next up for Mighty Medicine: a new, self-titled album out May 1, which the duo is recording at Herron Studio in East Lansing. • Mighty Medicine • 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today • The Chrome Cat in Old Town, 226 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing • $5

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woodpecker. A bird walk will follow NE Thing Goes, Colonial Bar the presentation, weather and Grille, 3425 S. Martin Luther permitting. Cost: $3, $2 for kids 12 King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, 882-6132, and younger, $8 per family. 9 p.m. March 3-5. ! Lansing, 351-5690, www.whiskeybarrel Scott Seth, Courthouse Pub, 160 SHOWS AND saloon.net, 8:30 p.m. March 4-5. W. Maple St., Mason, 676-6941, SALES INSTRUMENTAL 9:30 p.m. March 5. ! Brighton Masonic Antique Red Cedar Festival of Smooth Daddy, Moriarty’s Pub, Show, Old Hartland High School Community Bands, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Gymnasium, 9525 East Highland Okemos High School, 2800 Jolly 485-5287, 10 p.m. March 4-5. ! Road (M-59), Howell, (586) Road, Okemos, 641-4264, 214-3784, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 5 Soulstice, Green Door Blues Bar www.meridiancommunityband.org, ! Furniture, clocks, watches, & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. March 5 ! Twelve primitives, china, advertising items, Lansing, 482-6376, community wind bands from pottery, vintage and Depression www.greendoorlive.com, 9:30 p.m. across the state meet to provide a glassware, hunting and fishing March 5. Cost: cover. free series of concerts all day. Cost: items, linens, etc. Cost: $3 per free admission. Starfarm, Dublin Square Irish person. Pub, 327 Abbot Road, East Lansing, PAR O DY Shiawassee Home Garden 351-2222, 10 p.m. March 5. Cost: The Doyle & Debbie Show, Business Expo, Owosso High cover. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, School, 765 E. North St., Owosso, (734) 761-1800, www.theark.org, Trevor Compton, Darb’s Tavern (989) 723-5149, www.shiawassee 8 p.m. March 5. Cost: $20. & Eatery, 117 S. Cedar St., Mason, chamber.org/expo, March 5-6. 676-5042, 9:30 p.m. March 5. ! VAR I ETY Cost: $5 adults, $4 ages 62 or older, Blind Ambition, Lloyd’s Pit Ying and Yang, Leo’s Spirits free for younger than 18. Row Bar and Grill, 975 N. Main & Grub, 2085 W. Grand River Ave., St., Nashville, 852-9600, 9 p.m. SINGLES Okemos, 349-1100, 9 p.m. March 5. March 5. ! ! Social Breakfast, Flap Jack Blue Hair Betties, Sammy’s Restaurant, 6927 S. Cedar St., WORLD MUS I C Restaurant & Lounge, 301 E. Jolly Lansing, 484-3340, 9 a.m. Temesgen Hussein, Altu’s Road, Lansing, 393-1287, 9 p.m. Saturdays ! With Lansing Ethiopian Cuisine, 1312 Michigan March 5. ! Nonsmoking Singles. Note new Ave., East Lansing, 333-6295, location. www.eatataltus.com, Dr. Gunn, Unicorn Tavern, 327 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 5. ! E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, SPECIAL EVENTS 485-9910, 9 p.m. March 4-5. ! 3rd Annual Mason Area NATURE Kathy Ford, R Club, 6409 Women’s Expo, Ingham Pileated woodpecker Centurion Drive, Lansing, 321-7440, County Fairgrounds, 700 E Ash program, Lincoln Brick Park, 8 p.m. March 4-5. ! St, Mason, 676-0788, 10 a.m. to 13991 Tallman Road, Grand Ledge, 3 p.m. March 5 ! A day of catering Loose Stone Band, Fraternal 627-7351, www.eatoncounty to women of all ages. Cost: free Order of Eagles, 1111 N. Cedar St., parks.org, 10 a.m. March 5 ! admission and parking. Mason, 244-0684, 8 p.m. March 5. Join Michigan Audubon Society board member John Baumgartner ! for a program about this massive LIST CONTINUES Page 10

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A lot of small-town bars look like the house of your uncle, the confirmed bachelor. You know, it’s cozy but cluttered; not necessarily dirty, but never really clean either; and coordination — why would a bar need to be coordinated, anyway? While the Courthouse Pub is certainly a classic small-town bar in many ways, it’s more like your other uncle’s house — the one whose wife keeps everything nice and tidy at all times. It still has a cozy, unintimidating feel, but everything is shiny and well coordinated. And the women’s bathroom is decorated with gerbera daisy art. Adorable. The Courthouse Pub is the former Mason Jar bar, a change made when owners Joe Ghinelli and Cliff Walkington purchased the business a couple of years ago. Val Derosia, who has worked at the bar for the last 10 years under multiple owners, attests that the Courthouse Pub is both new and improved, and the same old local bar.

“Joe is a really active boss,” she said. “He did all the floors, the wood and all the decorations. He’s going to add an addition that will double the size of the bar.” So that explains the shininess and tidiness. While the Courthouse Pub is currently a small place, thanks to large mirrors on the wall it has a spacious feel. In spring, when the addition is set to be completed, that spaciousness will become more than an illusion. It seems it needs the room. I arrived just after 5 p.m. on a Thursday, and couldn’t find a seat along the bar. The crowd, all of whom seemed like the “just got here from the office” type, must have timecards reading 4:59 p.m. “Our regular crowd is pretty much the same,” Derosia said of their post-Mason Jar regulars. “We gained a few people, but they’re mostly locals who are here a lot.” Those locals are now getting the benefit of some changes be-

hind the bar as well. While the taps still have the classic domestic offerings, the new owners are featuring one microbrew tap per month to spice up the selections. The menu also is spiced up with a few standout items among the classic bar fare, including Pepperjack Crab soup, which is every bit as good as you suspect it may be, and “slappers,” which are great big sandwiches featuring shaved rib-eye. Among the variations are the “Cowboy slapper” and “tongue slapper.” Spoiler alert: there’s no actual tongue on the sandwich. Between the beer and the slappers and the comfort of their hometown bar, the regulars at the Courthouse Pub are quite content. “It’s sort of a beer and Captain and Coke crowd,” said Derosia. “We know almost all of our regular customers by name. We know what they drink, and we have their beer sitting on the bar waiting for them when they get here.”

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

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One of the pleasures of writing this column the past few years is watching the growth of breweries. My first experience with Twisted Pine brews started several years ago when a local resident brought some bottles home from a trip to Colorado. A standout was Billy’s Chilies, a clean, light ale with five different peppers added that was not overly hot, instead highlighting the aromas and flavors of the peppers. At the time, Twisted Pine was merely a brewpub and its offerings were only available in Boulder. However, its beers are now available throughout Colorado and in Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Nebraska and Florida. The growth is well deserved, even in the highly competitive Colorado market. The latest beers I tried were Le Petit Saison Ale and Hoppy Knight India Black Ale, the latter which is about the sixth of the style I’ve come across the past couple of months. The saison is well within the farmhouse ale style — pale yellow color, white fluffy head, aromas of light fruit such as apple and pear, along with biscuity yeast notes. The taste follows the aroma, along with pep-

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Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Family-friendly factor: High.The biggest rush on the Courthouse Pub is around dinner time, and the clean, friendly atmosphere is absolutely childappropriate. Hook-up factor: Probably not so much Specials: The Courthouse Pub features drink specials every day, including discounted pitchers and 25-ounce Killian’s drafts for $3.50 Entertainment: The biggest night at the Courthouse Pub is Wednesday when the bar hosts DJ trivia. Saturday nights often feature live music, and broadcasted sporting events are known to become events of their own.

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pery spice, medium sweetness and a semidry finish. It’s always a pleasure to see American brewers delving into the art of Belgian-style ales, and Twisted Pine really delivers with Le Petit. It’s a beer that deserves to be in its 22-ounce bottle, as a 12-ounce just wouldn’t do. The Hoppy Knight was a nice change from some of the other attempts to mix excessive hops with a stout that I’ve had recently. Instead of harshness from the hops or excessive bitterness from the roasted malts, I got a strong, clean grapefruit-orange citrus background that actually helped highlight the chocolate and roasted flavors. Bitterness is present throughout and in the aftertaste, but not in a punishing way. For those who might sniffle that the beer isn’t hoppy enough, why not just boil hops in water and drink it, since malt seems to hold no interest for you?

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Opening Reception, East Lansing Public Art Gallery, 819 “Autism: Communication Abbot Road, East Lansing, Through Art” reception, 333-2580, 1-2 p.m. March 6 ! For Absolute Gallery, 307 E. Grand “Raku by Beti.” Original wall art by River Ave., Lansing, 482-8845, Beti Dudley of Howell. Exhibit runs www.absolutegallery.net, 1-5 p.m. through March 31. March 6 ! Exhibit features the “Our Creative Group” artwork of autistic students from Gallery Walk, Coffee and mid-Michigan. ! Friends Cafe, 5100 Marsh Road, First Sunday Gallery Walk Suite C, Okemos, 347-0962, Artist Reception, Capital www.coffeeandfriendscafe.com, Area District Library Okemos 2-4 p.m. March 6 ! Featuring local Branch, 4321 Okemos Road, artists Kirsten Barton, K.W. Bell, Okemos, 347-2021, www.cadl.org, Cindy Evans and Jessica Kovan. 2-4 p.m. March 6 ! Elahe Crockett Peckham’s Art from the is the featured artist for March. Heart exhibit and artist ! reception, Wharton Center, Haze Art Gallery, Haze Art Cobb Great Hall, East Lansing, Gallery, 306 E. Grand River Ave., 432-2000, www.peckham.org, Lansing, 372-4293, 1-4 p.m. 2-4 p.m. March 6 ! Featuring March 6 ! Reception for featured work from more than 30 artists artists: Marcia Brendahl, mixed from Peckham’s “Pure Art” exhibit. media wall art; Marilyn Everingham, Exhibit runs March 1 through April luxurious soaps, lotions and more; 7. Darcy Kelly, colored pencil art. Refreshments will be served.

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Sunday Swing & Country Dance Party, Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, 749-1300, 4-8 p.m. March 6 ! Held first Sundays of the month in March, April and May. This month’s dance style: Country 2-Step. Beginner lesson from 4:15-4:45 p.m., intermediate lesson from 5-5:30 p.m. Dance party is from 5:30-8 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Food, soft drinks and water provided. Cost: $10 per person for dance party, $8 for students, lessons are free.

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Lansing School District Elementary Art exhibit, Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center, 100 E. North St., Lansing, 483-4220, 12:30-3:30 p.m. March 6.

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www.masonorchestras.org, 4 p.m. Vaughan, Loft at Harem Urban March 6 ! The orchestra, Lounge, 414 E. Michigan Ave., conducted by Timothy Krohn, will Lansing, 894-2353, 1 p.m. March 6perform the Octet in E Flat Major, 2 a.m. March 7 ! Vaughan has Op. 103 by Beethoven, the been diagnosed with stage IV Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, BWV glioblastoma and requires in-home 1049 by Bach, and Symphony No. care. Artists performing include 104 in D Major “London” by Haydn. Ghetto Gas John, Steve Doc Yankee, Cost: free, but tax deductible Amanda Potter, Medicine Crow, donations are appreciated.. Dog of The Two, Mighty Medicine, Benjamin’s Kite, Hilton Country, GOSPEL Ingham County Ramblers, Capital Joyful Sounds Quartet, City Groove, Root Doctor, Cloud Potterville United Methodist Magic, and Frannie and Friends. Church, 105 N. Church St., Cost: $10 cover. Potterville, 645-7701, www.pottervilleumc.org, March 6 MUSIC ! Singing group will perform a CHI LDREN’S variety of southern gospel songs at Billy Jonas, The Ark, 316 S. Main the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800, services. www.theark.org, 1 p.m. March 6 ! REC I TALS Special family performance. Cost: New Horizons Band, Too $10. Chamber Music Recital, CLASSICAL MSU Community Music School, Mason Chamber 841 Timberlane St. #B, East Orchestra Concert, Mason Lansing, 335-7661, First Church Of Nazarene, 415 E. Maple St., Mason, 485-1897, LIST CONTINUES Page 12

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cade. It’s a unique situation for State fans, who have used the past three football seasons to support the claim that the throne of the collegiate Kings (and Queens) of America’s High Five is firmly situated in East Lansing. The notion that our men’s basketball team is effectively fighting for its postseason life this Saturday at U-M’s Crisler Arena against a foe that, for many years, was a foregone conclusion — is a tough pill to swallow. While a win for either team this Saturday does not equate to an automatic bid anywhere, the momentum heading into the Big Ten Conference Tournament would be a serious help. I’ve been looking at this game for weeks in anticipation: mostly because I desperately want vengeance for the disgusting stomping we took at home against U-M earlier this year. But also because I think the way our guys respond to this game will dictate how far I pick them to go beyond. Tip time on Saturday is at 2 p.m., and the game will be on CBS. Do yourself a favor and tune in for Sparty’s last regular-season game. If we’re all lucky, MSU could use a win this weekend as a springboard for good things down the line. Enough waffling — let’s get down to winning.

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I don’t like waffles (or breakfast breads of any kind), but right now I sure seem to enjoy waffling. It’s the time of year for all of us in sports media who happen to care about men’s NCAA basketball to hem and haw, teeter-totter and genuinely play pondering ping-pong about what may or may not happen with the tournament bracket come Selection Sunday (March 13). There are entire professions (annual, salaried positions) that are built entirely on speculation of tournament seeds for March Madness. Sometimes I cannot believe that my mother didn’t tell me this was an option before I went to college. March Madness is a cultural phenomenon — and rightly so. We’re closing in on the end of the regular season and hurtling toward conference tournaments at breakneck pace. And there are no two teams who see the next ten days as “their time” more than MSU and Michigan. I never like to acknowledge similarities between Spartans and Wolverines (it makes me start to salivate excessively), but this year — things are noticeably different. In 2011, MSU finds themselves sitting fourth in the Big Ten, just ahead (as of Wednesday) of Illinois and Michigan. If you would’ve told Tom Izzo in December that his team would be here in early March, he might’ve opted to take his talents to the home of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Browns and the Flats. (Not that he’d have won much more there, either …) To the contrary, Michigan, a young team that came into the season untested and with zero expectations for success, has outperformed and over-achieved so much so that their regular-season résumé could gain them a spot in the dance for only the second time in the past de-

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The Brunch House offers a surprising take on a typical diner with the expected full breakfast lineup served all day and lunch options including burgers, sandwiches and salads. But somewhere in the middle, Lebanese flair brings another element to the south Lansing restaurant, which replaced the Hometown Diner a little more than a year ago.

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The Brunch House, while not extravagant, is warm and welcoming. Laura and I were immediately greeted by not just one, but two, employees as we made our way to a table. At that point, it was late morning and not too busy, but I could tell when the lunch hour hit. The diners steadily streaming in were a crosssection of Lansing: the elderly, men in business attire and students with their laptops.

1040 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 484-1567 www.thebrunchhouse lansing.com • 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays

THE FOOD

Since we were at a place that identifies itself as “brunch,” we felt compelled to order from the breakfast menu. Laura ordered the meat lovers omelet ($6.95) — generous portions of ham, bacon, sausage and cheddar cheese inside three fluffy eggs, with hash browns and toast. The waitress recommended the Leo’s Housa and eggs ($6.95, with hash browns and toast), a type of Lebanese-style seasoned beef with pine nuts. I was a little skeptical at first. Breakfast food is my favorite type, but I’m pretty

traditional when it comes to that — nothing beats well scrambled eggs (or over medium), crisp, ungreasy bacon, potatoes and toast. But the waitress pretty much guaranteed that I’d like the Housa. And of course, she was right. The whole concoction was very odd to me at first, since it’s unlike anything I’ve ever had (for instance I thought the eggs would be separate from the meat but it’s all cooked together). It’s sweet and savory at the same time, and the pine nuts provide a crunchiness to what’s otherwise a softer mix of the eggs and tenderness of the meat.

The hash browns were perfectly crisp, and the entire experience satisfied two hungry people.

THE DRINKS

A cup of coffee is worth every bit of the $1.50 (with refills). It was robust, but not bitter, and flavorful enough to keep you coming back for more.

THE DAMAGE

$16.70 (including tax, but not tip).

NEXT TIME

The 10-inch pancakes are apparently famous, so I might go for the double stack ($4.99) with blueberries (extra $1.50).

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Griff and John’s Afterhours Experience, Exchange of Lansing, 316 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 319-4500, 10 p.m. March 7. !

Benefit for David Toomey, Uli’s Haus of Rock, 4519 S. Martin NATURE Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, 719-1180, 4 p.m. March 6 ! Toomey 24th Annual Wildflower is recovering from a massive stroke. Conference, Kellogg Hotel & Chili cook-off and live music Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison featuring Chris Corey and friends, Road, East Lansing, Tyrone Johnson and friends, 100% www.wildflowersmich.org, Cotton Band, Craig Hendershot, March 6-7 ! Open to all who are Jamboozle and more. Cost: $10 interested in Michigan native plants suggested admittance donation . and their habitats. There will be general and concurrent sessions VAR I ETY both days. Educator’s workshop Don Middlebrook, Jimmy’s will take place on Sunday. More Pub, 16804 Chandler Road, East information and registration form Lansing, 324-7100, 6-9 p.m. on website. Cost: varies, see March 6. ! website. Rob Klajda, Stober’s Bar, 812 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 487-4464, 10 p.m. March 6. !

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24th Annual Wildflower Conference, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, www.wildflowersmich.org, March 6-7 ! Open to all who are interested in Michigan native plants and their habitats. There will be general and concurrent sessions both days. Educator’s workshop will take place on Sunday. More information and registration form on website. Cost: varies, see website.

SHOWS AND SALES

Lansing Antique & Collectible Doll Sale, Banquet and Conference Center of DeWitt, 1120 Commerce Park Drive, DeWitt, (269) 599-1511, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 6. Cost: $4 admission. Shiawassee Home Garden Business Expo, Owosso High School, 765 E. North St., Owosso, (989) 723-5149, www.shiawasseechamber.org/ expo, March 5-6. Cost: $5 adults, $4 ages 62 or older, free for younger than 18.

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“Books on Tap” book discussion group, Jimmy’s Pub, 16804 Chandler Road, East Lansing, 351-2420, www.elpl.org, 6:30 p.m. March 8 ! Come to enjoy food and drinks while discussing “A Visit From the Goon Squad” by Jennifer Egan. Sponsored by the East Lansing Public Library. Film Screening & Discussion: “FRESH,” Capital Area District Library HoltDelhi Branch, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt, www.cadl.org, 6:30 p.m. March 8 ! Movie celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are forging healthier, sustainable alternatives to the food we eat and our planet’s future. Discussion will be held after the film. Sponsored by the Holt Farmer’s Market. Space is limited. Call to register.

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Charlie and the Tune-as, VFW Post 701, 123 N. Rosemary St., Lansing, 485-1656, 7:30 p.m. March 8. Cost: donations accepted. The Killer Bz’s, Green Door Blues Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 482-6376, www.greendoorlive.com, 9:30 p.m. March 8. ! LIST CONTINUES Page 14


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Gretchen Foster paints in watercolor, acrylic and creates collages. She studies primarily with Mark Mehaffey. She has received various awards in local and statewide shows and the honor of several one-person exhibits. Her work can be seen locally at Technology Innovation Center, St. Katherine’s Church and the Williamston Theatre Gallery. She also has work at the Battle Creek Art Center and Shiawassee Arts Center.

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Club Alley presents Wisaal, Art Alley, 1133 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, 898- 4046, www.REOArtAlley.com, 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 8 ! Gallery opens at 5:30 p.m. for pre-show viewing. Wisaal — an Arabic word meaning links, connections, or unities — reflects the group’s attempt to fuse elements of the Arabic musical heritage with Klezmer, Indian, and American influences while respecting the spirit of these traditions. Cost: $10.

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“Parents, Do You Know What Your Kids Are Doing Online?,” Delta Township Enrichment Center, 4538 Elizabeth Road, Lansing, 484-5600, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 9 ! Held in cooperation with the Eaton County Sherriff’s Department. Topics include social networking, texting and video chats. Cost: $7.50, $5 for Delta Township residents.

LITERARY

‘The Evil/ Twice Dead’

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Another entry in the indispensable Shout! line of Roger Corman Cult Classics, this double feature includes a pair of haunted house tales, one ’70s and one ’80s, and the result is an above average grindhousestyle film experience at a bargain price. ‘The Evil’, with its dilapidated mansion setting and and ’70s style, is the bettermade film, even boasting competent structure and pacing. But ‘Twice Dead’, while being perhaps technically inferior, is more entertaining and worth the price of admission alone. Part home invasion, part ghost story, ‘Twice’ pits amazingly vile ‘Lost Boys’ wannabe punks against two teens home alone, save the vengeful (and helpful!) specter haunting them. Suffice to say, the punks meet their demise in a variety of most excellent ways. Watch with the “Roger Corman Experience” option (complete with trailers) and you have an instant, crowdpleasing cult movie night.

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Local author’s new book “In God’s Shadow,” Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 484-7434, www.PilgrimUCC.com, 6-7 p.m. March 9 ! Discussion led

THEONGOING LIST Á Look here for ongoing events at area museums, art galleries and more

ART GALLERIES

LANSING

“In Search of Good Coprolite,” Lansing Art Gallery, 119 N. Washington Square, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and first Sunday of the month, through March 11 ! Works by sculptor Mark Chatterley. Info: 374-6400, www.lansingartgallery.org.

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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 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, March 1-31 ! Info: 351-2420.

“Connections: Works in Wax,” East Lansing Public Art Gallery, 819 Abbot Road, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays and noon-8 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 6 through March 2. Info: 333-2580, www.cityofeastlansing.com.

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“Flowing Waters,” Mackerel Sky Gallery of Contemporary Craft, 211 M.A.C. Ave., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 6 through March 21 ! New collection of abstract oil paintings by Beatriz Henao. Info: www.mackerelsky.com. ! “Margaret and Doug Are At It Again,” East Lansing Public Library,

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Paul Vornhagen Trio, Enso, 16800 Chandler Road, East Lansing, 332-7678, 7-10 p.m. March 9. ! I Call Fives, Kid Liberty, Rust Belt Lights, Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 484-6795, www.facebook.com/ event.php?eid=192727604092976, 5-9 p.m. March 9. Cost: $8 advance, $10 door. VAR I ETY

Isolated Incident, Blue Gill Grill, 1591 Lake Lansing Road, Haslett, 339-4900, 7-11 p.m. March 9. ! Trevor Compton, Mark’s Watershed, 5965 Marsh Road, Haslett, 999-7433, 8 p.m. March 9. !

experience. Artists are encouraged to bring own supplies and will have an opportunity to draw from a live model with instructor on-hand for assistance. Limited space available. Please call to register Info: (269) 758-4200. Cost: $10.

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Artist of the Month: Arlene Bragg, Ledge Craft Lane, 120 S. Bridge St., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays in March ! Acrylics, oil, and pen and ink. Info: 627-9843, www.ledgecraftlane.com. !

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A Call for Artists, Vendors, and Demonstrators, Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, event is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14 and noon-4 p.m. May 15 ! Woldumar’s Wildflower Weekend is an annual celebration of art and nature. This year we hope to expand the scope of the festival to include artists, vendors and demonstrators who are focused on the preservation and integration of community, nature and art. Any vendor willing to conduct scheduled demonstrations will receive a $10 discount. Call or e-mail info@woldumar.org. Info: 322-0030, www.woldumar.org/ events.php?event=wildflower. Cost: $30 per booth.

Ceramics, prints and drawings of Rebecca Mott, Flora Kirsch Beck O L I V E T Kim Maguire-Gualtieri Art Gallery, Alma College, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. exhibition, Kresge Art Gallery, Olivet weekdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, College, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays, through through March 17 ! Gallery reception March 22 ! Info: (269) 749-7627, and talk held at 7 p.m. March 17. Info: www.olivetcollege.edu. ! www.alma.edu. ! EAST LANSING

by local author Doug Moffat. Moffat recently published his first novel, “In God’s Shadow.” !

Call for vendors for Girls Night Spring at Studio 215, Studio Out Beauty & Shopping 215, upstairs in Keller Plaza, downtown, Extravaganza, Atrium Event Center, 107 S. Putnam St., Feb. 19 through 2685 Jolly Road, event is 6-9 p.m. May 5 March 27 ! Artist Anita Saviko will be ! Call or e-mail Stiletto’s Event Planning exhibiting spring watercolors/acrylics and at stilettosevents@yahoo.com for more Michigan Lighthouse prints and cards. information. Info: 712-8974. Info: 256-8335. ! Meridian Township photo ARTS contest, Meridian Township Parks LANSING and Recreation Office, 2100 Gaylord Life Drawing Open Session, C. Smith Court, deadline is 4:30 p.m. Gallery 1212, 1212 Turner St., 1-3:30 p.m. March 25 ! Photographs must be of Thursdays ! Cost: $5. nature or recreational activities and taken in Meridian Township parks. Call BELLEVUE for details or e-mail Live model drawing sessions, grothous@meridian.mi.us. Info: North Star Studio, 124 N. Main St., 853-4616, www.meridian.mi.us. 6-8 p.m. March 9. ! Live model drawing session for artists of all ages and

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Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes. Servings: 4 to 6 CRUNCHY CROUTONS • 5 cups fresh focaccia bread, cubed • ¼ cup olive oil • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Directions Heat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the cubed focaccia with the olive oil until evenly coated, then toss with the salt. Spread the bread on a large, rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden and crunchy, 15 to 20 minutes. CAESAR SALAD DRESSING • 2 cloves garlic • 3 anchovies, or to taste • Zest and juice of ½ lemon, divided • 1 ½ teaspoons red wine vinegar • Worcestershire sauce • 1 egg • 1 cup olive oil, more as desired • Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions • In a food processor, grind the garlic and anchovy into a paste. • In a medium bowl, combine the garlicanchovy paste with the lemon zest, red wine vinegar, 1 to 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce and egg. Whisk to combine, then whisk in the lemon juice. • While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing. Season and adjust the flavoring as desired. This makes about 1 cup dressing, more than is needed for the remainder of the recipe. SALAD ASSEMBLY • 12 cups tender romaine leaves, washed and drained • 1/3 to ½ cup Caesar salad dressing, more as desired • 2 to 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Directions • In a large bowl, toss the romaine leaves with dressing just to coat. Plate the salad on a serving platter or on individual plates. Sprinkle the Parmigiano evenly over the salad, and top with the croutons. — MCT News Service


“Petticoat Patriots: How Michigan Women Won the Vote” Exhibit, Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., open noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Sundays, closed on major holiday weekends, through Feb. 15, 2012 ! Exhibit explores the suffrage movement in Michigan and the patriots who worked to win the right to vote. Info: 484-1880, www.michigan womenshalloffame.org. Cost: $2.50 for adults, $1 for students, $2 for seniors, free for children younger than 5. “The World Through the Lens of Merze Tate,” Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. Sundays, closed on major holiday weekends, Feb. 9 through April 27 ! Celebrate Black History Month and Women’s History Month by viewing a photography collection of Merze Tate (1905-1996). Info: 484-1880, www.michigan womenshalloffame.org. Cost: $2.50 for adults, $1 for students, $2 for seniors, free for children younger than 5. 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 March 30 ! Featuring paintings of florals and abstracts in water media and pastel by Carolyn Donahue. Info: 482-5700, www.riverwalktheatre.com. ! EAST LANSING

“Raku by Beti” exhibit, East Lansing Public Art Gallery, 819 Abbot Road, through March 31 ! Original wall art, ceramics and drawings by Howell artist Beti Dudley. Info: 333-2580. Peckham’s Art from the Heart “Pure Heart”

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“Blue” exhibit, Technology Innovation Center (TIC), 325 E. Grand River Ave., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, Jan. 10 through April 8 ! A new multi-media exhibit featuring GRAND RAP IDS works by Juanita Baldwin, Carole “Bodies Revealed” exhibit, Steinberg Berk, Juanita Baldwin, Grand Rapids Public Museum, Gretchen Foster and 10 other local Lacks Gallery, 272 Pearl St. NW, artists. Info: 319-6861. through May 1 ! Exhibit features OKEMOS real, whole and partial body Elahe Crockett art exhibit, specimens that have been Capital Area District Library dissected and preserved following Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos their donation to science. Info: Road, view during library hours ! (616) 456-3977, www.gmuseum. Info: 347-2021, www.cadl.org. ! org. Cost: $15, reduced prices for Grand Rapids Public Museum MUSEUMS members, seniors and children.

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“Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body,” Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 29 through May 15. Info: 485-8116, www.impression5.org. Cost: $5 for adults and students, $4.50 for seniors, children pay their age until age 5.

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Call for Recyclables for 2011 National RecycleMania Tournament, MSU campus, through April 2 ! Michigan State University is competing against 600 other colleges and universities, including Ohio State and U of M, to collect more than 1 million pounds of recyclables. MSU students, EAST LANSING faculty and staff are encouraged “American Roads,” MSU to bring white paper, mixed paper, Kresge Art Museum, Perspectives cardboard, boxboard, newspaper, Gallery, corner of Auditorium and plastics and household metal to any Physics Roads, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. of the campus building recycling Mondays through Fridays, stations now through April 2. Visit 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, the website for more information noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and to track MSU’s progress. Info: through March 13 ! Photographs www.recycle.msu.edu. by various artists featuring images of American highways, streets and roadside attractions. Info: 355-7631, www.artmuseum. msu.edu. ! “Evolutionary Artifacts,” MSU Museum, Heritage Gallery,

ARIES

Jennifer Shepherd MCT Direct

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22)

(MARCH 21 APRIL 19) You and your

honey need resolve some challenges involving money. Work together to balance your monthly budget and make sure that you’re both on the same page with your finances.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 -

MAY 20) Venus is putting

You’re in the mood to show off as the moon increases your desire for attention. You’ll dress in your sexiest outfit and shock everybody with your hot moves on the dance floor.

VIRGO

(AUG. 23 SEPT. 22) You need to slow

down and take better care you in a lovey-dovey mood. of yourself this week. A You’ll want to turn off the moon opposition is phone, the TV, and the reminding you that you computer and simply spend need to eat right, get time with your sweetheart. enough sleep, and make sure you are exercising (MAY 21 once in a while. JUNE 21) Your brain power is (SEPT. 23 being enhanced. You’ll find it easy to figure out exactly OCT. 23) A talkative moon has you engaging in sexy what you need to do with emails and text messages, romance. If you’re single, you’ll come up with ways to provocative phone conversations, and steamy meet people. in person flirtation.

GEMINI

LIBRA

CANCER

(JUNE 22 JULY 22) An emotional sun

is increasing your need to open your heart. You might need to shed a few tears and resolve old pain.

SCORPIO (OCT. 24 -

NOV. 21) Take action and

don’t look back. You know what you need to do. Mars is reminding you that

you have what it takes to succeed.

SAGITTARIUS

(NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) A casual friend or coworker might be interested in getting to know you on a personal basis. You could be surprised about this because you weren’t picking up on his or her signals.

CAPRICORN

(DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) You could learn about new technology like software, hardware, or a handheld electronic device. Neptune is increasing your intelligence and your ability to soak up fresh information.

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“Mask: Secrets and Revelations,” MSU Museum, Main Gallery, West Circle Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 22, 2012 ! More than 200 masks from the museum’s collection. Info: 355-2370, museum.msu.edu. ! “The Best of Friends: The Friends of Kresge Art Museum” exhibit, MSU Kresge Art Museum, corner of Auditorium and Physics Roads, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through March 13 ! Featuring a vast range of Friends acquisitions, including some of the most significant and well-known objects in the collection. Info: 355-7631, www.artmuseum.msu.edu.

Astrology

AQUARIUS

(JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Funky Mars has you in the mood to party. You don’t want to focus on serious stuff like work, money, or your longterm future.

PISCES

(FEB. 19 MARCH 20) You could have

an intense discussion with your honey as the moon inspires you to make a confession.

A B O U T T HE L I P S T I C K M Y S T I C Jennifer Shepherd is an astrologer and syndicated columnist. Read more at www.lipstickmystic.com

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West Circle Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through April 3 ! James Lawton’s installation combines museum artifacts, voice recordings, photos uploaded from around the world, and 20th-century family photos printed on Plexiglas. Info: 355-2370, museum.msu.edu. !

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CERTIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN Full time for a full service auto repair shop. Apply in person at 3800 S. MLK, Lansing MI, 48910

Bader & Sons Co. is looking for a qualified service technician at our Portland, Mi location. Perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. John Deere knowledge is preferred but not necessary. We offer competitive wages, 401k, health insurance and vacation/holiday pay. Email resume to mike@badersjddealer.com

Now Accepting New Plasma Donors Earn up to $100 cash this week while saving lives in addition to meeting the donation criteria you must provide a valid photo I.D., Proof of your current address and your Social Se- CMM OPERATOR/ curity or immigration card PROGRAMMER to donate. We have an immediate Talecris Plasma need for a CMM Resources, Operator/Programmer. 322 S. M.L.King Blvd The ideal candidate will Lansing have High School Diploma 517-272-9044 or GED and 4 years of CMM experience. CQT or CCT Certification preferred. Blueprint reading, HAMPTON INN & GD&T, Statistical Process SUITES Control and previous inspection experience reHousekeeping & quired. Automotive CMM Breakfast Bar Hostess experience a plus. Must Part time. Must be debe able to work flexible pendable and hard workhours. Competitive wage ing. Apply within at: and benefit package pro2200 Hampton Place vided. Please submit re,Okemos, MI or fax resume, certifications and sume to (517) 349-0885. salary requirements to automotivesupplier3@ yahoo.com.

Deputy Director Oversee MI National Farmworker Jobs Program operations in state-wide service area, monitor & train staff to ensure compliance & quality services. Supervise staff, negotiate agreements with service providers, represent program on committees. BA/BS in business admin or social services and 2 yrs mgt exp. Effective communication. Travel required. Bilingual Eng/Span preferred. $46,841 /yr. EOE/M/F/D/V. Interested applicants apply at: www.telamon.org by 3/18/11.

INDUSTRY LEADING MATTRESS RETAILER looking for enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated individuals to work in the Okemos and Lansing areas. Full-time position available. Mattress World pays top commission and sells all major brands of bedding. Experience a plus but not a must. Email resume to cbarbee.mw@ sbcglobal.net.

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Great Pay, customer sales/service, flexible work schedule, no exp nec Call 517-333-1700 IT Software Specialist A fast-growing Lansingbased Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company is seeking an IT Software Specialist. This individual will be responsible for detailed technical support of major software systems. A two-year degree in computer science, systems analysis, or related major, is required. Ideal candidate will have experience in Report Design and SQL. Experience in MS SQL Server, Oracle, C-sharp and/or Visual Basic a plus. Pay is commensurate with experience. For confidential consideration, qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Supervisor of Information Technology Michigan Commercial Insurance Mutual P.O. Box 80440 Lansing, MI 48908-0440 Email: itjob@mcim.com

CDL DRIVER Eikenhout distributes exterior building products and we are looking for a Class A Driver. Our drivers have a passion for customer service, attention to detail and are able to inspire others to work effectively as part of a team. They are self motivated, hardworking and committed to continuous learning. Good driving record and ability to lift 120 pounds. Send resume to Eikenhout, PO Box 2806, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 or hr@eikenhout.com

Morning Stock Crew Needed. 5 AM - 9 AM, Monday - Saturday. Apply in person at: Menards 8505 Delta Market Drive, Lansing, MI 48917

Residential Treatment Therapist Eaton County is accepting applications for a Residential Treatment Therapist for our secured unit in the Youth Facility. Must have a Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree preferred in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field with specialty in adolescent and family interventions. In addition, must have two years of progressively more responsible experience in a Juvenile Court, Youth Detention and Treatment Facility or closely related setting. Prefer some experience in a supervisory capacity. Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and a good driving record. Salary range is $39,610 to $49,513 plus fringe benefits. Applications are only accepted on line at www.eatoncounty.org by Friday, March 11, 2011. E.O.E. TREE CARE: Local company has an arborist position open. Must be able to Id. ornamentals and acquire pesticide certification. Competitive wages and full benefit package. Good driving record necessary. Drug free work place. Send resume to PO Box 25125 Lansing, MI 48909 or email employment@arborlawn. com

ELECTRICIANS Journeyman or Apprentice with electrical experience. Call 517-882-5937 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

2 PART TIME OPENINGS In Dental office. Pedo Dental Assistant and Front Office Staff. Experience a plus. Plase send resumes to pedodentalassistant@ yahoo.com.

DENTAL TEAM SEEKING: Secretary/Receptionist for our progressive dental office. Previous experience in dentistry is essential. We value warmth, maturity, and a health centered lifestyle. If you would like to fulfill your potential, fax your resume to: 517-3515709. Scheduling Co-ordinator/ Front Desk Dental Office Our high quality busy dental office, is seeking a fulltime scheduling coordinator for 4 days / week. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated - team oriented individual to manage the scheduling end of our pedodontic practice. Strong persuasion, customer service skills knowledge of dental insurance, Eaglesoft or other dental practice management software is a plus. Minimum of 2-3 years of front office dental experience required. Excellent salary and benefits, commensurate with experience. Please send resumes to discoversmiles@gmail. com.


A Heart For Seniors ??? Home Instead Senior Care seeks: Compassionate non-medical caregivers in the Lansing & surrounding areas to assist older adults with light housekeeping, companionship, transportation etc. Variable PT & FT: days, nights, overnights and weekend shifts available. Skilled in: Personal care, Dependability and Maturity. Reliable transportation a must. If long term rewarding work is what YOU seek, please call Sherry at 517-342-6472

ASHLEY CARE CENTER has immediate openings for full-time, part-time or per diem experienced State Certified nurse aides. If you’d like to join us, please apply in person at our Human Resource office - 103 E. Wallace St., Ashley, MI.

SECOND SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT International Automotive Components, (IAC) a global leader in the automotive interiors market, is seeking a Second Shift Production Superintendent at its Alma, Michigan facility. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Plastics Technology, or other related field with previous experience in injection molding. A demonstrated track record of progressive management assignments for the last 510 years strongly preferred. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage 50-75 production associates as well as mentor/develop other production supervisors is a must.IAC offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested applicants should send their resumes with salary requirements to: Human Resources Manager International Automotive Components 1965 Williams Rd. Alma, MI 48801

MEDICAL OFFICE OPPORTUNITIES ù Office Managerù ùReceptionistù ùClinical Research Coordinatorù ùMedical Assistantù Must have experience Fax 517-485-7561

RN’s & CNA’s Are you a team player with strong supervisory skills? Long term care experience helpful. Hiring for all shifts. Excellent attendance required. Must hold Michigan License. CNA positions available. Must have long term care certification. Phone 517-332-0817 Please apply in person at: East Lansing Health Care Center 2815 Northwind Dr. E. Lansing, MI 48823

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Our expanding dental team is searching for the right team mates in Okemos, MI to fill the following positions: Financial Care Coordinator & Registered/Certified Dental Assistant We are looking for candidates who are compassionate and focused on deliverying exceptional customer service. Extraordinatory communication skills, the ability to present treatment plans and experience in utilizing the latest dental software are essential. This is a practice with a quality, ethical team that offers professional growth opportunities. If you or someone you know, is qualified for either of these positions, and would like to join us, please send resumes to: Okemos Dental Attn: Raquel PO Box 980 Okemos, MI 48805 or forward resume online to staff@ okemosdental.com

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MENTAL HEALTH Director of Outpatient Services Management-level opportunity for a progressive, rural CMH. Responsible for supervising and managing clinical services to children and adults. Effective communication and management skills required. Masters degree and certification or licensure in social work, psychology or equivalent required. Experience in CMH settings preferred. Salary in the $50K range commensurate with training and experience. Liberal benefit package. Send resume by March 3, 2011, to: The Montcalm Center for Behavioral Health, 611 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888. jobs@montcalm center.org EOE

RN/LPN Primary Care office seeks RN/LPN for full and parttime positions Experience required. Email Resume to: IMmedicaloffice @yahoo.com

RETAIL MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE We are a growing Italian Meat manufacturing company in IL seeking a Retail Sales Representative to work in the Grocery Food market. Responsibilities include; implementing supermarket accounts, calling supermarket stores to introduce and sell our product, coordinate a network of independent Demos to work in supermarkets in the areas Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. Must have experience in retail food industry, If you don’t qualify, please do not apply. Qualified candidates with are requested to email resumes to jimd@fontanini.com. NO Phone Calls. ROUTE DELIVERY/SALES Salaried position in the Lansing area. Must have a chauffeur license & clean driving record; truck provided. Employeeowned company. Health/Life insurance and 401(k). Reply to: PCC; PO Box 40768; Lansing, MI 48901 or fax 517-3721923. NO CALLS.

Visit our website at www.co.muskegon.mi.us/humanresources for additional information and application or contact the Muskegon County Human Resources Department, Training Center Building, 133 E. Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442. Muskegon Area Phone: (231) 724-6442, Toll Free (877) 521-JOBS. Applications accepted until 5:00 p.m., March 11, 2011. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Conservation Operations Assistant Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s degree, technical education or 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination. In addition, the candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Primary responsibilities include supporting the Assistant State Director, project management support, as well as processing contract and grant approvals. If you meet the requirements above and have a strong commitment to conservation, would like a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an opportunity to pour your soul into our land and waters, please apply.

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MID-LEVEL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER $76,317 TO $97,381 Must have graduated from a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); AND Have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience providing services to adults or youth with developmental disabilities or mental illness; OR Possess a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university in an area of specific advanced nursing with a license as a Nurse Practitioner; AND Have a minimum of one (1) year of work experience providing services to adults or youth with developmental disabilities or mental illness. CMH of Muskegon County is seeking individuals to provide outpatient psychiatric services to Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses. Applicants must hold a license to practice in Michigan and be either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician’s Assistant. Psychiatric staff within our Agency are well supported by a multidisciplinary team approach in a brand new facility. Full clerical, scheduling, and billing support are also provided. Muskegon CMH is focused on implementing recovery approaches and other evidence-based practices. We create collaborative ventures with other community agencies including movement towards integrating with primary health care. Muskegon Is a caring community in transition from manufacturing to tourist-oriented economy. Bask on fabulous Lake Michigan beaches; enjoy the wildlife in area lakes and streams; participate in an active social calendar.


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Attend a Cooley Law School spring open house at any of Cooley’s four Michigan campuses. Cooley administrators, department representatives, students, and faculty members will be available to answer your questions about Cooley Law School, applying to and attending law school, and entering the legal profession. Register online to attend the campus or campuses of your choice at cooley.edu or register onsite the day of the open house. You are encouraged to visit more than one campus. Learn about cooley at cooley.edu DAYANA, CLASS OF APRIL 2012

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