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2010 brought lots of newness for East Lansing alt-rock group Wilson: a new, debut album (“Standing on the Reel”) and a new singer (Chad Nicefield), to name a few. Add to that a first music video for the track, “Snake Eyes.” If you’re familiar with Wilson’s music, then the theme of zombies in the music video won’t come as a surprise. Like the band’s album, which centers around a zombie apocalypse of sorts, the action-packed video is based on the concept of a “zombie mockumentary,” where the band goes around capturing people to party with them at a show. The guys — Nicefield, Jason Spencer (guitar), Joel Mathews (guitar), Drew Rambo (bass) and Michael McGowan (drums) — shot the video in two epic days outdoors in Livonia and at The Crofoot in Pontiac. Heavy riffing and raw, thick vocals are plentiful. See the band play live Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, opening for national pop-rocker Every Avenue. • Wilson, Every Avenue, Before You Exit, What Happened In Vegas • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 • Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit • Tickets $13 in advance; $15 day of show. Tickets available at Livenation.com, ticketmaster.com and service charge free at St. Andrew’s Hall Box Office Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 22.
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Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800, www.theark.org, 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Cost: $15. JAZ Z
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With the temperature outside getting colder, it’s the perfect time to head to an indoor concert and enjoy quality, local music. The newly renovated Metro Bowl on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lansing hosts a special night of rock ‘n’ roll of “yesteryear” on Friday, with a double tribute concert highlighting the music of Rush and KISS. Lansing-based rock band Fade to Black opens, playing cuts off their current full-length, “Black is Back.” Available on iTunes, Amazon and locally at Flat, Black and Circular, the album packs the raw energy of classic rock with a modern sensibility. Then, the tributes begin. Lansing power trio Sonic Mosaic performs an hour-long set of Rush tracks, and Lansing rock quartet Hangnail pays respect to KISS. • Rush and KISS tribute show featuring Fade to Black, Sonic Mosaic, Hangnail • 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 • Metro Bowl, 5141 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Lansing, 977-0321 • $5
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“A Night with the Arts,” Eastern High School, 220 N. Pennsylvania, Lansing, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 " Variety of performances from the Concert Band, Choir, Quaker Singers, Wind Ensemble and Drama Club.
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“9 to 5” Professional Women’s Workshop, Rizzi Designs LLC, 1141 N Pine St, Lansing, 708-2111, www.rizzifusion. com/9-to-5-the-musical-womansprofessional-workshop.php, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 16 " Facilitated by Michelle Napier-Dunnings of Pearl Partners, we will be incorporating themes from the Broadway show into an applied theater workshop. The themes will be directly linked to the roles we carry in the workplace. Cost: $195.
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A bachelorette party at Rum Runners
Dueling pianos upstairs, DJ downstairs make a fun night Rum Runners in Lansing has entertainment down to a science. “We are bachelorette party headquarters,” said Rum Runners promotions manager Tim Antes. “They come from all over the state. It’s just a fun place for a party. It’s interactive. The piano players get people up there on stage and everyone has a great time.” Just how much of a “party headquarters” is Rum Runners? Well, enough so that they need a promotions manager, at least. It’s not just bachelorette parties either. According to Antes, the bar hosts 10 or more organized parties. “Parties set the tone for the weekend,” he said. “People are packed in here, and it makes them want to stay and have a good time.” Apparently some clever person at Rum Runners noticed that lots-of-people-beget-lots-more-people cycle, and the result was Friday night luau parties. Each week, names are drawn from dueling piano request slips, and winners receive a party for themselves and up to 50 guests including a “luau style” dinner. And just what are all of these parties of people flocking to Rum Runners for?
Well, in case you’ve been particularly unobservant for the past 15 years, Rum Runners is widely known for its dueling piano act. It’s a fun show, and unless you have no sense of humor or hate having a good time, it’s a great way to spend an evening. What may be less known is that Rum Runners is actually two bars in one. While the dueling pianos go at it upstairs, an all-request DJ plays downstairs. “We consider ourselves Lansing’s best entertainment,” Antes said. “Some bars may have live music or a DJ sometimes, but we have both every night. Early in the night people will start upstairs, have some drinks, start feeling good and then they go downstairs to dance.” Rum Runners not only has two floors, but patrons can get drinks from four different places on those floors. “I’ve clubbed for 20 years,” Antes said, “and the worst thing about other clubs is waiting 15 or 20 minutes to get a drink. We always have fast, friendly service, and there are multiple ways to get drinks.” One of those drinks you can get at
various locations is the bar’s own Rum Runner. In keeping with the island feel of the place, the Rum Runner contains light and dark rum, black raspberry liquor, banana liquor and more. You may even be able to get some sand tossed in there, if you’re lucky. In June, Rum Runners will celebrate 15 years of bringing this dual entertainment to Lansing. Though the bar is not yet releasing details on the celebration, Rum Runners loyalists will want to stay tuned. Rumor has it a block party-style event with outdoor dueling pianos could be in store. Until the details are unveiled, the bar’s usual annual events will have to keep everyone satisfied. The biggest two are the St. Patrick’s Day and New Year’s Eve Parties. New Year’s Eve at Rum Runners is a fancy-pants ticketed event with prize giveaways, dinner party favors and more. There’s nothing like waiting out a party going to parties, and Rum Runners likes parties. 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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‘The Brady Bunch’ 1969 Mrs. Brady (Florence Henderson) loses her voice days before Christmas, imperiling her chance to sing a solo at church. At the mall, little Cindy tells Santa she doesn’t want any toys or games (unlike the greedy kid ahead of her in line). All she wants is for her mom to get her voice back.
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‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ 1970 As the episode begins, Mary is talking excitedly on the phone at her office desk — lavishly decorated for the holidays — planning her Christmas visit with her mother. Right afterward, however, boss Lou Grant informs her that she’ll have to work on Christmas Day. Later, another colleague manipulates Mary into working for him on Christmas Eve too. Virtually alone in the building that night, Mary is frightened when someone calls and hangs up without speaking. She hears a bang and footsteps down the hall. She quickly calls friend Rhoda to say a murderer is approaching. Then she arms herself with a Santa figurine and prepares to throw it as the door bursts open to reveal Lou and colleagues Murray and Ted, arriving to whisk her off to a holiday celebration.
What’s the holiday season without the television specials? While Rankin and Bass may have cornered the market on stop-motion productions like “Rudolph,” that never stopped our favorite network shows from getting into the act. From “The Brady Bunch” to “The Simpsons,” our boob tube favorites have come up with creative and entertaining holiday episodes, whether you celebrate Festivus or Chrismukkah. Here’s a look at the 10 greatest TV Christmas episodes.
‘Andy Griffith Show’ 1960 On Christmas Eve, town scrooge and store owner Ben Weaver demands Andy jail a local moonshiner, even if it means the poor sap is separated from his family. Andy tries to dissuade Ben, but he’s a stubborn old coot. So Andy, ever wise, jails the whole family (conspirators) so they can spend Christmas together. At the jailhouse, the moonshiner’s family, together with Andy, Aunt Bee, Barney and Opie, have a lovely holiday feast. Old Ben spies this through the window, and his grinch’s heart grows three sizes. To join in, he gets himself arrested and brings a suitcase full of presents. Show ends with Ben snoozing, after finishing off a jug of that moonshine.
Sure, by this point the stalwart comedic drama had lasted three times longer than the actual Korean War and had long since lost most of its edge. But the Christmas episode “Death Takes a Holiday,” written and directed by Mike Farrell (who played Trapper John replacement B.J. Honeycutt), was a good reminder of what the show could be with the right material. Father Mulcahy organizes a party for local orphans, and Winchester learns something about the season. But the central story finds Hawkeye, Honeycutt and Houlihan struggling to keep a gravely wounded soldier alive at least past midnight so his family won’t forever associate the holiday with his loss.
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1989 The family goes Christmas shopping, and Bart sneaks away to get a tattoo. He requests the word “Mother,” but Marge interrupts the inking process at “Moth” and takes Bart to a tattoo-removal clinic, where she spends the family’s Christmas money. With the holiday in peril, Homer heads to the dog track, where he bets on an entrant named Santa’s Little Helper. The dog finishes last, is abandoned by his owner and eventually follows Homer and Bart. When they return home, the family thinks Homer brought the dog as a gift and the holiday is saved.
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You not only had the guys’ goofy trip to Benihana, you had Kelly singing karaoke to Ryan, Michael’s plan to take Jan to an all-inclusive resort (“You know what that means!”), but you also had one of my favorite “Office” speeches ever — Michael on “bros before hos”: “Why? Because your bros are always there for you. They got your back after your ho rips your heart out, for no good reason.And you were nothing but great to your ho, and you told her that she was the only ho for you. And that she was better than all the other hos in the world. And then suddenly, she’s not your ho no mo’. “
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1955 One forgets how almost spartan it was in the Kramdens’ tiny apartment. In a “Gift of the Magi”inspired episode, Ralph hocks his new bowling ball to buy Alice a Napoleon orange juicer (you squeeze the oranges on the emperor’s head and the juice squirts out his ears). For Ralph, Alice buys him a new bag for the bowling ball she knows he loves so much.
‘TAXI,’ 1978 First of all, no Andy Kaufman as Latka, who must have been boycotting because the plot was so lame. Louie (Danny DeVito) is less angry than usual because his long-lost brother, a professional gambler, is coming from Las Vegas to visit for Christmas. It turns out the brother is more interested in the garage poker game than seeing Louie and his long-suffering mother. It all ends cheerily when the brother loses a huge hand to Alex (Judd Hirsch) and so has to let the mom stay with him in Vegas.
‘WINGS,’ 1990 It’s a sad and tedious Christmas Day at Tom Nevers Airport because everybody’s either working or has nowhere to go. The plot gets sadder and more tedious when the gang visits ticket agent Fay Evelyn Schlob Dumbly DeVay Cochran at home, thinking she’s having a Christmas party. Actually, she’s home mourning her husband, who has been dead a year. To celebrate the birth of Christ, they all fly over Nantucket Sound so Fay can scatter his ashes. But Lowell (Thomas Haden Church) spills them. After he vacuums them, she tosses the ashes out the window in a DustBuster. Ho ho ho.
‘Seinfeld’ 1997 George’s father, Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller), creates “a Festivus for the rest of us,” an alternative to the commercialized tradition of Christmas. During Festivus, family and friends are allowed to air their grievances to one another, and they compete in showing off feats of strength. Instead of displaying a Christmas tree, there is a simple aluminum pole that stands undecorated.
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Holidays at Hannah, East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 333-2580, ext. 0, Lathrop St., Lansing, 371-2001, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 17 " Holiday fun 9:30-11:30 p.m. Dec. 17 " Director for the whole family, including a Azazel Jacobs’ film of mistaken visit from Santa, Santa’s bounce identity, love, friendship and house, cookie decorating, family replacement. Cost: donation. swim, classic holiday movies, holiday games, holiday crafts and HOLIDAY Christmas caroling by the All-of-us 2010 International Festival Express Children’s Theatre. of Lights, Mill Race Park, One W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, Holiday Wishes 2010: (269) 420-4031, Dec. 17-19 " “Snow Snow Snow,” Grand Warming house open 6-8 p.m. Ledge Opera House, see Thursday, Friday through Sunday with Dec. 16. activities, international trees and Wonderland of Lights, displays, trains, holiday movies, hot Potter Park Zoo, see Thursday, chocolate and cookies. Ice carving Dec. 16. exhibition noon-4 p.m. Saturday, and photographs with Santa and MUSIC Mrs. Claus in their sleigh at 4 p.m. BLUES Brown Christmas Light Raymond Kamalay, Espresso Show, Holiday Light Show, see Royale, 1500 W. Lake Lansing Road, Thursday, Dec. 16. East Lansing, 203-4314, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 17. " “Christmas with Mark Twain,” Stormfield Theatre, see C E L T I C Thursday, Dec. 16. Belfast Gin, Moriarty’s Pub, 802 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Friday Night Light Display, 485-5287, 10 p.m. Dec. 17-18. " Northfork Farms & Outback, 3637 Morrice Road, Webberville, Crossroads Ceili, The Ark, 881-9142, www.northfork 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) outback.com, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 761-1800, www.theark.org, Dec. 17 " Watch Christmas classics 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18. Cost: $15. in a heated area while awaiting C OUNTRY your sleigh wagon. Blankets, hot Brenda Loomis and the cocoa and candy cane help you Blue Coyote Band, Whiskey snuggle in for the ride to the old Barrel Saloon, 410 S. Clippert St., village to see the light displays. Lansing, 351-5690, 9 p.m. Dec. 17. Then you’ll head back to the barn HO L I DAY for hot drinks and dessert. Cost: 2010 Holiday Concert, $6 per person, free for ages 2 and Chippewa Middle School, 4000 younger.
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THE LISTy Vid Weatherwax, Troppo, 111 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 371-4000, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 17. " WLNZ Grand River Radio Diner, Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing, 483-7460, www.wlnz.org, noon-12:30 p.m. Dec. 17 " Barb Barton. "
NATURE
Season of Light, Abrams Planetarium, MSU campus, East Lansing, 355-4672, www.pa.msu. edu/abrams, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 19 " Explore the customs we associate with this special time of year. Cost: $3, $2.50 for students and seniors, $2 for children 12 and younger.
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“Doo-Wop Yule Pop in the New Old Fashioned Way,” Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (800) 745-3000, www.olympia entertainment.com, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Cost: $32.50, $45, $55, $75.
THEATER
“9 to 5 The Musical,” Wharton Center, see Thursday, Dec. 16. “A Christmas Carol,” Meadow Brook Theatre, see Thursday, Dec. 16. “A Place Called Christmas” and “The Perfect Gift,” Mid-Michigan Family Theatre, 440 Frandor Ave., Lansing, 339-2145, www.mmft.net, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m.
“Greater Tuna,” Williamston Theatre, see Thursday, Dec. 16.
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Children’s Christmas Garland Workshop, Creation Station, 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, 371-2451, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 18 " Children and families, can choose from a wide variety of materials to create a personal garland for their home. Creations are made from donated and materials recycled in creative and attractive ways. "
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USA Dance Chapter 2037 Annual Christmas Potluck/Dinner Dance, Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, 712-6674, www.usadance 2037.com, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 18 " General dancing is from 8-11 p.m. Please bring a hot potato, hot vegetable, dessert or other dish to share; turkey will be provided. Singles and couples welcome; dressy attire. Cost: $15, $10 for members, $8 for students.
HOLIDAY
“Christmas with Mark Twain,” Stormfield Theatre, see Thursday, Dec. 16. Eastwood Winter Wonderland, Eastwood Towne Center, 3003 Preyde Blvd, Lansing, 316-9209, www.shop eastwoodtownecenter.com, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 18 " Annual holiday tradition, featuring Santa Claus, live reindeer and more. Visit Schuler Books for storytime with Mrs. Claus. Free gift wrap in Center Court from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 18 with refreshments and holiday music.
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Wonderland of Lights, Potter Park Zoo, see Thursday, Dec. 16.
LITERARY
“Lucky Elves” book signing, Ledge Craft Lane, 120 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge, 627-9843, www.luckyelves.com, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 18 " Local illustrator Rick Cunningham will sign his children’s Christmas story. Michigan Authors Expo, Meridian Mall, 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos, 706-0111, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 18 " Six local authors will sell and sign their books. Authors include Eloise deGeneres-Berkes, of East Lansing; J.R. Armstrong, of Fowlerville; James Pecora, of Lansing; and a trio of Grand Ledge authors from the group, “Writing at the Ledges.” Sponsored by Okemos Modeling and Entertainment Group.
MUSIC
2010 International Festival ACOUSTI C of Lights, Mill Race Park, One W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, see Tania Hayward and Chris Russell, Coffee and Friends Friday, Dec. 17. Cafe, 5100 Marsh Road, Suite C, Brown Christmas Light Okemos, 347-0962, Show, Holiday Light Show, see www.coffeeandfriendscafe.com, Thursday, Dec. 16. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 18. "
BLUES
Frog and the Beeftones, Center Stage, 1785 W. State Road, Lansing, 482-2280, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18. " Belfast Gin, Moriarty’s Pub, see Friday, Dec. 17. Crossroads Ceili, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800, www.theark.org, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18. Cost: $15.
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Dashboard Confessional is quite possibly the band that kick-started the entire emo movement. Known for bringing intense, vulnerable, personal emotions into his songs and onstage — something really apparent in the band’s breakout hit, “Screaming Infidelities” — frontman Chris Carrabba came onto the scene in the early 2000s. Acoustic guitar in hand, Carrabba and his band broke out quickly, thanks to their earnest, heartful delivery and perfect emo-pop ballads. Next came 2004’s anthem, “Vindicated,” which hit No. 31 on Top 40 and got placed on the “Spider-Man 2” soundtrack. Since then, Dashboard has toured with everyone from Bon Jovi (earlier this year) to New Found Glory. Believe it or not, this is the 10th anniversary year of the band’s debut, “Swiss Army Romance.” To celebrate, the guys re-released the album as a deluxe vinyl last month, with re-mastered versions of the album’s track listing, extended artwork and more. And, of course, they’re touring. Lansing-based Fusion Shows brings the Boca Raton, Fla.-based band Friday to the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac. The show sold out nearly two weeks in advance. • Fusion Shows presents the “Swiss Army Romance 10th Anniversary Tour,” with Dashboard Confessional, The Snowbirds, Cory Branan, John Lefler • 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 • The Crofoot Ballroom, 1 S. Saginaw Street, Pontiac, (248) 858-9333 • Sold out
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Annual Nutcracker Ballet, CHILDREN’S Wharton Center-Performing Arts, ACTIVITIES East Lansing, 353-1982, www.greaterlansingballet.org, Winter Break Adventures, 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 2 p.m. Dec. 19 Fenner Nature Center, 2020 Mount " Presented by The Greater Lansing Hope Ave., Lansing, 483-4224, Ballet Company. Tickets may be www.mynaturecenter.org, reserved by calling the Wharton noon-4 p.m. Dec. 19-22 " For ages Center or by contacting the GLBC 5-12. Sessions are “Natural Science directly at 372-9887 or 2224 E. Explorations” on Dec. 19, “Owls All Courtesy photo Michigan Ave. in Lansing. Cost: Around” on Dec. 20, “Nature As Tiny town of Tuna: Leonard Childers (Wayne David Parker) takes a call from Tuna resident Didi $20, $18 students, seniors, $12 for Art” on Dec. 21 and “Winter Fun in Snavely (Aral Gribble) in Williamston Theatre’s “Greater Tuna.” The show ends its run Sunday. ages 12 and younger. Nature” on Dec. 22. Call to register. Cost: $10 per child per day. SINGLES Neil Diamond and more. Cost: $5 at Pete Trappen, Leo’s Spirits & Sex With Exes, Mark’s door, bring a gift, get a gift. Grub, 2085 W. Grand River Ave., Watershed, 5965 Marsh Road, FUNDRAISERS Social Breakfast, Flap Jack Okemos, 349-1100, 9 p.m. Dec. 18. Haslett, 999-7433, Restaurant, 6927 S. Cedar St., Jammin’ for Jeff: A benefit Hulkster, Rick’s American Cafe, www.sexwithexes.com, 9 p.m. " Lansing, 484-3340, 9 a.m. concert for Brain Cancer 224 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Dec. 18. Saturdays " With Lansing research on behalf of 351-2285, www.ricksamerican Rush Clement, Log Jam, 110 Nonsmoking Singles. Note new Jeff Steinhaus, Holt High cafe.com, 10:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Cost: W Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, Updraft, Colonial Bar and Grille, location. School Performing Arts Center, cover. 627-4300, 9 p.m. Dec. 18. see Friday, Dec. 17. 5885 W. Holt Road, Holt, 202-2635, VAR I ETY Matt Foresman, Darb’s Tavern Ryan Apple, Lansing City THEATER www.facebook.com/pages/ Eddy and Friends, Mason & Eatery, 117 S. Cedar St., Mason, Market, 325 City Market Drive, Jammin-for-Jeff-A-benefit-concert“9 to 5 The Musical,” City Hall, 201 W. Ash St., Mason, 676-5042, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 18. " Lansing, 483-7460, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for-the-Jeff-Steinhaus-Family/ Wharton Center, see Thursday, 749-6553, 5 p.m. Dec. 18 " Doors at Nick May, Potbelly Sandwich Dec. 18. " 178310282184160, 3-5:30 p.m. Dec. 16. 5 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. Dancing Dec. 19 " Jeff Steinhaus, Holt Works, 233 E. Grand River Ave., East Scott Seth, Courthouse Pub, 160 to follow, prizes, food and fun. resident and GM employee, has Lansing, 203-4278, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 18. W. Maple St., Mason, 676-6941, Songs of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, been battling brain tumors since 9:30 p.m. Dec. 18. " "
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Joe Louis was a titan, the undisputed heavyweight champion boxer for more than 12 years (a record 23 title defenses) and, probably, the greatest American sports hero of the 20th century. Yet, oddly to those of us who grew up hearing him talked about as if he were a folk hero in the mold of John Henry, the memory of his achievement has largely faded from our collective consciousness. Why? Possibly because, as Randy Roberts points out in “Joe Louis: Hard Times Man,” the sport that Louis strode through like a colossus has been in decline for decades. “During the 1930s in the United States,” Roberts writes, “5,000 to 6,000 professional boxers practiced their trade annually, compared to half that number worldwide today.” “Joe Louis” isn’t so much a biography as a cultural history of its subject’s life and times. Roberts is particularly sensitive to the issue of race. But “Joe Louis” isn’t sociology. It’s a thrilling account of an extraordinary life. No other American sports figure of the century performed with such grace under unimaginable pressure. Roberts has reclaimed this giant for us. Allen Barra | MCT News Service
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Cake: Going the distance
Alt-rock band hits 20 years, new record Anne Erickson | NOISE
Coming up on its 20th anniversary, alternative rock group Cake will drop its sixth studio album, “Showroom of Compassion,” on Jan. 11. It’s the guys’ first release since 2004’s “Pressure Chief” and will come out on their own indie label, Upbeat Records. Produced and engineered by the band at their own solar-powered studio in Sacramento, Calif., the disc already has a Top 10 alternative hit in “Sick of You.” NOISE caught up with Vince DiFiore (trumpet/ euphonium/keyboards) — who along with John McCrea (vocals), Xan McCurdy (guitar/synthesizer) and Gabriel Nelson (bass/guitar/ rheem/bandalero) make up Cake — to talk about the group’s new album. NOISE: You’re coming up on the 20th anniversary of Cake. Is that crazy to you? DiFiore: It is. We started in the fall of ’91. It seems about right, but it does go by fast, no matter what age you are. It makes certain things
better. With this album coming out, I feel so much more cognizant of the process. I’m been through it before, so I’m much more aware of what it really means and how not to take it for granted. NOISE: You have a new album coming out on Jan. 11, “Showroom of Compassion.” Were you guys writing and recording during the 7-year break between albums? DiFiore: We really never stopped being a band. We toured two and a half years on “Pressure Chief,” and then after that, we slowed down our touring, got off our label and put out a b-sides and rarities record on our own. Then, we started making this album, and from the very first time we were introduced to these songs three years ago, they felt like they were something of value that deserved that sort of nurturing. NOISE: The album’s first single, “Sick of You,” cracked the Top 10 in alternative almost immediately. Surprised? DiFiore: I guess we had all hoped for that, and it was something we had seen in the past with songs like “Never There,” “The Distance” and “Short Skirt,
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Long Jacket.” We didn’t assume that could happen again; but low and behold, it did. As the reality unfolds, it always seems a little surreal. NOISE: What’s the concept behind the album? DiFiore: That’s a good question. Ultimately, it’s a collection of different songs, and it’s an examination of what thrills and captivates us in real life. It’s about the common experience in these exciting and marvelous times we’re living in. NOISE: Going back to, “Short Skirt, Long Jacket,” did you ever think that song would become so legendary? DiFiore: No. I guess it is, though. It’s really had a resurgence, with it being on the Nano commercial and the theme for TV show, “Chuck.” It was a great surprise.
Season of Light, Abrams Planetarium, see Friday, Dec. 17.
PERFOMANCES
Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker,” Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (800) 745-3000, www.OlympiaEntertainment.com, 3 p.m. Dec. 19. Cost: $27.50 - $350 . Annual Nutcracker Ballet, Wharton Center-Performing Arts, see Saturday, Dec. 18.
2010 International Festival THEATER of Lights, Mill Race Park, One “9 to 5 The Musical,” W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, see Wharton Center, see Thursday, Friday, Dec. 17. Dec. 16. Brown Christmas Light “A Bed Made in Heaven,” Show, Holiday Light Show, see Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Thursday, Dec. 16. Drive, Lansing, 482-5700, www.riverwalktheatre.com, 7 p.m. “Christmas with Mark Dec. 19 " Staged reading written Twain,” Stormfield Theatre, see by local playwright, Sandra Seaton. Thursday, Dec. 16. Cost: donations accepted. Wonderland of Lights, “A Christmas Carol,” Potter Park Zoo, see Thursday, Meadow Brook Theatre, see Dec. 16. Thursday, Dec. 16. MUSIC “A Place Called BLUEGRASS Christmas” and “The Mid-Michigan Bluegrass Perfect Gift,” Mid-Michigan Association, Woldumar Family Theatre, see Friday, Dec. 17. Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing “Greater Tuna,” Williamston Road, Lansing, 322-0030, 2-7 p.m. Theatre, see Thursday, Dec. 16. Dec. 19 " New place, new day, new time. Enjoy a concert at the nature center. Cost: $4, $2 seniors. HO L I DAY
FSO Holiday Pops, The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint, (810) 237-7333, www.TheWhiting.com, 3 p.m. Dec. 19 " Carols performed by the Flint Symphony Orchestra and conductor Enrique Diemecke, the Flint Festival Chorus and other community ensembles. Cost: $10, $16, $21, $30 children 14 and younger, half price. MSU Russian Chorus, Emanuel First Lutheran Church, 1001 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, 646-9626, 7 p.m. Dec. 19 " Featuring Russian and European Christmas music. " Riders in the Sky, The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-1800, www.theark.org, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Cost: $25.
NATURE
“George and Oatmeal Save Santa,” Abrams Planetarium, MSU campus, East Lansing, 355-4672, www.pa.msu.edu/abrams, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 19 " A seasonal family show designed for young children and their families. Cost: $3, $2.50 for students and seniors, $2 for children 12 and younger.
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Winter Break Adventures, Fenner Nature Center, see Sunday, Dec. 19.
FILM
Monday Movie Matinee, East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing, 351-2420, 1 p.m. Dec. 20 " Free popcorn will be served while supplies last. Intended for adult audiences only. Registration not required. "
HOLIDAY
Brown Christmas Light Show, Holiday Light Show, see Thursday, Dec. 16. Holiday Potluck Supper and Write for Rights Amnesty International Global Writeathon, Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., East Lansing, 410-1243, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20 " Writing letters and signing cards for prisoners of conscience. For the potluck, bring your own table service and dish to pass.
‘Black Christmas’ SOMERVILLE HOUSE (98 MIN., NOT RATED)
As my second favorite holiday film, this heartwarming tale of horror receives regular viewings as soon as the temperature begins to drop. Directed by Bob Clark, a name you might recognize as the director of everyone else’s favorite TBS-approved holiday movie “A Christmas Story,” “Black Christmas” is tense, gruesome and above all else, legitimately frightening. The story of a group of sorority sisters tormented by a deranged killer hiding out in their attic over winter break, “Black Christmas” is an early slasher film (1974) — and one of the best. The characters are unique and free of cliché (particularly Margot Kidder as boozy Barbie Coard); the killings rife with tension. The harrowing, twisted crank calls the killer makes to the house are totally unhinged and positively chilling. An ideal film to offset the usual, saccharine holiday fare, “Black Christmas” delivers yuletide scares galore. Season’s bleedings!
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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Winter Break Adventures, Fenner Nature Center, see Sunday, Dec. 19.
CLUBS AND MEETINGS
Jug & Mug Ski Club Social Hour and Meeting, Charlar Place, 4230 Charlar Dr, Holt, 342-9955, www.jugandmug.org, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays " Activities club for adult singles ages 21 and older meets year round. Visitors welcome. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m., cash bar.
FILM
Celebrating the Classics: “White Christmas,” Celebration Cinema IMAX, 200 E Edgewood Blvd, Lansing, 393-7469, www.celebrationcinema.com, 1:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Dec. 21 and 23. Cost: $3. Holiday Break Family Films, Capital Area District Library Okemos Branch, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos, 347-2021, www.cadl.org, 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Dec. 21-29. Mid-Day Movie, Capital Area District Library Downtown Lansing Branch, see Thursday, Dec. 16.
HOLIDAY
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MUSIC
HO L I DAY
State of Michigan Singers - Christmas Concert, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, 484-7434, www.PilgrimUCC.com, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 21 " A group of active and retired state employees who have been singing together for
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Charlie and the Tune-as, VFW Post 701, 123 N. Rosemary St., Lansing, 485-1656, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Cost: donations accepted. VOCAL
Shape note singing, Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn Road, East Lansing, 381-1321, www.fasolamichigan.org, 7-9 p.m. first and third Tuesdays of the month " Traditional singing from the 1991 edition of “The Sacred Harp.” Beginners welcome. Loaner books available. "
THEATER
“Dreamgirls,” Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit, (800) 745-3000, www.olympia entertainment.com, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-23, 1 p.m. Dec. 22-24, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 " Call or go online to purchase tickets. Cost: $20-$72.
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BLUES
Stan Budzynski and 3rd Degree, Green Door Blues Bar & Grill, 2005 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 482-6376, www.greendoorlive.com, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 22. " VAR I ETY
Chip Christy, Potbelly Sandwich Works, 233 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, 203-4278, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 22. " Rush Clement, Blue Gill Grill, 1591 Lake Lansing Road, Haslett, 339-4900, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 22. " Trevor Compton, Mark’s Watershed, 5965 Marsh Road, Haslett, 999-7433, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 22.
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“A Christmas Carol,” Meadow Brook Theatre, see Thursday, Dec. 16. “Dreamgirls,” Fox Theatre, see Tuesday, Dec. 21.
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With a reputation for crafting upbeat riffs, catchy hooks and sprawling indie alt-pop, Lansing’s Cheap Girls has carved a name for itself in the national alternative music scene. After all, the guys are signed to a national indie label (Paper + Plastick, founded by Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake). They appear at many of national music festivals each year (Warped Tour, Harvest of Hope, Awesome Fest) — they played a whopping seven tours throughout North America this year alone. Christmas is on the mind, and the band — Ben Graham (drums), Ian Graham (bass/ vocals) and Adam Aymor (guitar) — headlines a special Holiday Show on Friday at Mac’s Bar in Lansing. After that, the group hits the road for a national tour with alt-punk act Against Me! Ben Graham chatted with NOISE about the show and what 2011 will bring. NOISE: Cheap Girls went on seven major tours this year. Sounds busy!
Ben: Yes! We’ve been super-busy this year. I think we did about 140 or 150 shows. We’ve been to the West Coast four times since last September. Plus, we’re doing a New Year’s Eve show in Chicago with The Copyrights. NOISE: What else have you been up to, besides touring? Ben: We’ve been working on lots of new songs. We recorded two new 7-inch records: one that’s out now in the UK and one that’s coming out in January that’s a split with (alt-rock band) Lemuria. We also did a tribute to Bad Religion which was a digital-only release put out by “SPIN” magazine and MySpace. NOISE: Tell me about your plans for this Christmas show at Mac’s. Ben: Our idea was to do a Lansing headlining show, since we have mainly done shows opening for other bands this year, but have mainly all Lansing or Lansing-native bands on the bill. Since it’s the holidays and a lot of our friends will be in town, we thought we’d just have a big party with lots of friends. We thought it would be even cooler if we mixed genres up a bit. NOISE: Cool! So how did
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you mix up the genres? Ben: We have us, a loud rock band, plus a metal band, an acoustic solo artist and a hardcore band. It’s definitely going to be different and we’re keeping a low cover charge so that it’ll just be an easygoing and affordable show. NOISE: Plans for 2011? Ben: 2011 is going to start out very busy for us. First off, We have a tour with Against Me! We also have our new 7-inch split with Lemuria coming out. Then we have a tour in the works going to and from South By Southwest in Austin, Texas. After that, we have a lot of potential plans but nothing definite. Going back to Europe is high on our list of goals. We’ve been working on songs for a new album, so hopefully we’ll get back in the studio and work on that.
APOCALYPSE MINNESOTA
Sunday afternoon, news started to trickle in from across the big lake that something wicked had happened in Minneapolis — involving 17-plus inches of snow and a structural collapse. Little did we know that James Cameron had decided to film an impromptu scene for his next apocalyptic blockbuster. Not really, but it looked a lot like something he’d conjure up. FOX began to air stunning footage from inside the Metrodome of the roof ripping open to deliver a sugar-like bomb-drop of snow onto the indoor turf. Did you know that this has happened before? Three times before, actually — between 1981 and 1983. My question is this: while it appears that some changes were made between then and now, how is it possible for architects to NOT anticipate this type of ridiculous weather? The Metrodome is in Minneapolis! Build the thing to withstand a winter wallop.
LIONS WIN
It happened — and with Drew Stanton (notorious Care-Bear hurler) at the helm! I’d elaborate, I but have become nauseatingly superstitious about the Lions and fearful of jinxing. Let’s just bask in the glory of 3-10 and hope for three more weeks of horrifically bad football that leads to Detroit wins.
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SPARTANS REGROUP
After a huge scare from Oakland University last week, the Spartans watched with holiday glee as that same dangerous opponent de-railed No. 7 Tennessee this week in the upset of the college basketball season thus far. If you’ve watched any Spartan hoop this month, you’re probably feeling a wee bit uneasy (read: queasy) about some lackluster performances against seemingly weaker adversaries. That ends now — and by “that” I mean the weaker opponents. After a boxed lunch game in the form of Prairie View A&M (who!?), MSU runs smack into No. 25 Texas, followed by No. 20 Minnesota, as our Big Ten season kicks off. I’m thinking that a little “R & R” will go a long way for our guys; mostly because “R & R” in East Lansing under Coach Izzo typically translates into a rejuvenated and re-focused squad.
BIG TEN LOGO, LEGENDS & LEADERS
To the collective brain of the marketing firm Pentagram, hired by the Big Ten Conference: your employees lied on their resumes. There is no way a group of adults came up with that new logo. I joked with friends that I’ve drawn up more impressive things using Microsoft Paint at 4 a.m. (Most aren’t appropriate for public display, but that’s neither here nor there.) I’m disappointed that the “B10” unveiled this new logo, sidled with two new division names, “Legends” and “Leaders,” and expected to be lauded for their creativity, innovation and bold design. I’d just hate to think that along with having twelve teams and still being called the Big Ten, we’ll also have to deal with the ire of other conferences for exceedingly lame division names. What was wrong with “Great Lakes” and “Heartland?”
Andi Osters, 28, is a Michigan State graduate.
Astrology talking about it.
APRIL 19): Family members
might need more of your time. Your kids could require help with homework, or your spouse might want to talk about something at work.
TAURUS
(APRIL 20 - MAY 20): You’ll excel at
expressing yourself. This is a great time to woo that shy but sexy friend or generate some hot interest from a gorgeous stranger with your flirty comments.
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Lansing NOISE welcomes the dynamic duo of Daniel J. Hogan and Kat Cooper to its rag-tag gang of bloggers. Hogan, 29, and Cooper, 30, are former hosts of the LansingNext radio show at TalkLansing.net, which focused on news and commentary for young professionals in Lansing. They’ve since branched out on their own with Ginger and the Geek, a new podcast and website. Ginger and the Geek is produced in partnership with NOISE. We’re stoked to hear what Hogan (the geek) and Cooper (the ginger) have to say about what’s happening around town. In between podcasts, Hogan and Cooper keep their site awash in fresh content by blogging at gingerandthegeek.com and tweeting as @gingerATgeek. You can also find them on Facebook. Hogan’s blog, Geek Speak, features musings on comic books, video gaming, movies and more. Cooper’s blog Kitty Corner focuses on fashion, crafts and beauty tips. (We knew she was a fashionista — that’s why we picked her for our thrift store shopping challenge this fall.) The show features interviews with guests, and three local folks stopped by for the first episode. Chad Jordan of Cravings Popcorn talked about the new flavors he’s experimenting with at his Old Town store. (Chocolate driz-
zles and infused coconut oils? Yum!) Digitaltrends.com tech writer and movie buff Jeffrey Van Camp gave his two cents about which tablets and e-readers are the best bang for the buck this holiday season. Van Camp, who also runs cinemasoldier.com, will be back for the next episode to review holiday movies. The next Ginger and the Geek podcast will be available for listening and as a download on Dec. 23. Look for the button on the www.lansing noise.com homepage for the latest from Ginger and the Geek.
of two minds about a relationship. The sun is creating some confusion. You’re not sure how you feel, but you know that something isn’t quite right.
CANCER
(JUNE 22 JULY 22): Your honey could
be craving something new in the bedroom, but he or she could be shy about
inspire you to take things a little too far. Even if you’re already in a serious relationship, you might be tempted to make some flirty suggestions to somebody new.
VIRGO
(AUG. 23 SEPT. 22): This is a good
time to rest, relax, and revise your plans instead of pushing forward. Your planetary ruler, Mercury, is retrograde for a few weeks.
LIBRA
(SEPT. 23 OCT. 23): You and your
honey could experience some friction as a moon opposition makes you both cranky. Don’t take it out on each other.
SCORPIO
(OCT. 24 NOV. 21): It’s important for
there to be give and take in your relationship, and right now, things might not feel
(NOV. 22 - DEC. 21): You could decide to make your feelings known as the sun inspires you to let it all hang out.
CAPRICORN
(DEC. 22 - JAN. 19): Mercury will help you charm others. If you have to give a speech at a business meeting or networking event, you’ll choose the perfect words to impress your audience.
AQUARIUS
(JAN. 20 - FEB. 18): You’re in the mood to socialize. You’ll enjoy any holiday parties you’re invited to. You might even decide to stage your own cocktail party at home, inviting some friends over to hang out.
PISCES
(FEB. 19 MARCH 20): Jupiter is helping
you make a more appealing environment. Maybe you’re putting up holiday decorations with your family or making a furniture purchase with your honey.
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COOLEY/LCC NEAR: 1 bdrm apt. Secure building, $510/mo. + $250 security 121 ISLAND AVE. 1 bdrm., deposit. 517-347-0314. 1st floor apartment, heat, water, trash removal and basement included. All FRANDOR AREA 1400 sf., 3 new flooring. Must see! bdrms., 2 baths, formal liv. Quiet neighborhood. & din. rms, spacious kitch$550/mo. 517-881-3386 en, rent includes heat, water, carport, trash pickup. Safe secure bldg., on-site owner. No pets. $775 per 4823 SOUTH PENNSYLVA mo. 517-881-2049. NIA NEAR JOLLY, s p a cious 2 bdrm. $525 + dep. includes heat & water. FRANDOR/CHESTER RD., References. 517-339MSU FREE HEAT-WATER! 5330/517-420-1514 Spacious 2 bdrm. Quiet, clean, lg. closets, laundry, carport, storage area. DeBEECHFIELD Efficiency thru sirable neighborhood on 2 bedroom, $325-$540. bus route. $625. Utilities included. Taylor 517-641-7645 Realty 517-272-1512.
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2 BDRM TOWNHOMES for 1017 S GRAND Lansing. 4 DAKIN, 1022 3 bdrm., new LANSING HOME 2 to 3 vinyl windows, oak floor in bdrm., neat & clean, fresh GRAND LEDGE: 1, 2 & 3 bdrm., recently updated, $595/mo. w/ garage, W/D living/dining rm., kitch. paint. Just remodeled. Call bdrm., $420 to $535 + sec. 8 ok, $950/mo. Call hookup, bsmt. or balcony. appl., full bsmt. w/WD Terry 517-641-7271 or Tom sec. dep. No pets. 517-214-8282 Specials available! Call for hookup, enclosed front 517-214-7648. Call 517-627-2391, or details! The Brookshires porch, garage, fenced 517-896-3285. (517)394-0736. 1-3 BDRM HOUSES AVAILAyard. $700 + util. Also, 2706 BLE, Lansing area, recently W. Jolly. 4 BR. 517-372-4504 updated, $500 - $700 rent, BLUE WATER VILLAGE plus utilities. Section 8 ok. Dimondale, near GM Delta MOBILE HOME FOR rent MOVE IN FOR No pets. Please call Ryan plant. New 2 & 3 bdrms, 2 Deposit required, no pets. 517-819-4397. baths, starting at $700 Sec. 8 welcome. EATON RAPIDS $248 & trash incl. all applian517-482-4322 3603 Gale Rd., 2 bdrm., 2 ces, bsmt., pets welcome. FREE RENT TIL full bath, 1130 sq. ft. 1509 MARY AVE Call 517-749-1714 or ranch style home. Slab 3 bdrm.,1.5 bath, lg. yard, 517-372-6250 FEB. 2011! bsmnt., no garage. dishwasher, AC, fireplace, 3 Bdrm/2 Bath Homes $650+ deposit. very clean. $775. Payment starting as 517-622-6059 Call 517-388-2661 low as $599/mo! www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. GRAND LEDGE LG. New3 Bed/2 Bath, All Applicom ly remodeled, 2 bdrm ances, W/D, Central 2 & 3 bdrm., newly Townhouse, 1.5 bath, Air, Holt Schools, Pet rennovated homes. New full bsmt, garage, NASCAR SPEED WEEK Friendly carpet, newer appliances. $695+ util. No dogs 2 bdrm. condo for rent, No Application fees! No pets. Section 8 welplease. 517-339-2486 February 12-19, 2011, All Credit Considered! come. Available immediEATON RAPIDS at Daytona Beach, on the New and Pre-owned ately! $625-$775 + deposit 6288 Nye Hwy., 3 bdrm., beach. $1500. Homes Available & utilities. 517-819-3082. 1.5 bath, 1531 sq. ft. Please call 517-676-4453 Call Sun Homes at GRAND LEDGE: Updated lg. ranch style home. if interested. Kensington Meadows 1200 sf., 2 BR., + bsmnt., Propane heat. Today! 1-888-258-2412 laundry hookup. 1.5 bath, 2 2 BDRM., 2200 1/2 N. East 517-622-6059 St., Lansing. $525 mo., www.kensingtonmeadows.com story w/garage, lg. kitchen www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. $525 deposit. Heat & water *Must close by & bdrms,. w/balcony. com incld. References. Call 51712-27-10* Fresh paint, newer carpet. 290-2425. No big dogs. Includes trash, lawn & snow. $730 + util. 517-853-6307 2 BDRM. FILLEY ST. EnOKEMOS B eautiful ope n closed front porch. Very foyer & floor plan, 5 BRs + GRAND LEDGE nice. $395 plus utilities. den, 4 full baths, 2 DOWNTOWN 408 W. Ionia, HOUSING 7143 E. Saginaw Hwy., 3 Call 517-203-0873. whirlpools, 3 car garage, 3 DISCRIMINATION? furnished, close to LCC bdrm., 1 bath, 1668 sq. season room, deck, fin. Call The Fair Housing and Cooley. $335 per ft. ranch style home. Full bsmt., lg yard & woods. No Center at: 1-877-979-FAIR. month utilities incl. bsmnt., attached gar2 BDRM HOME 625 pets. $2495 mo. + utils., 517-749-3890 age. $800+ deposit. Cavanaugh, Lansing. Cute dep. & ref. 517-337-1007. 517-622-6059 & cozy. $600 mo. Call 517www.sundancefamilyhomecenter. 349-9436. com S. LANSING 2 BR ranch, 1 full ba., 1 car att. gar., fenced backyard, shed, AFFORDABLE HOMES 1-4 Sec. 8/MSHDA ok, nice quibdrms, Section 8 OK. et subd., near K-Mart, HASLETT- (2) HOMES. 2 Pets OK. Move in speMeijer, busline, pets ok. bdrm. w/pond/wildlife & 3 EAST LANSING Upperscale cial! Flexible terms $600 mo. + utils. 654 Armbdrm. Both incl. applianduplex in Whitehills area. 3 available. $395-$1095. LEASE TO OWN O f f i c e strong Rd. 517-410-7257. ces, washer/dryer. Both bdrm., 1 1/2 baths, plus 517-651-1374 /Warehouse. 5000 sf total. close to schools, many exW/D, new windows, insu2000 sf office. All heated & tras. Immediate occupanlation R39, $1050 + deposair conditioned. Located in cy. $800-$900. it. Call Jill at 517-410-6750 SOUTH LANSING Rensen Center. JollyBATH 6067 Park Lake Rd. 517-339-3038. or Mary at 517-347-1127. Very clean 3 bdrm., Pennsylvania area. Rate as close to highways. Unique 1 bath home in nice low as $1250/mo. 331-1734 3 bdrm. w/lakefront lot, neighborhood. $725+ M-F 8-5 for more details. GRAND LEDGE - 4/plex. EXfirepit, dock, home has deposit & utilities LANSING- 213 S. CELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD, stove, refrig., WD hookup, (517)694-4730 Francis, 3 bedroom, walk to downtown shops & air cond., deck & shed. dishwasher, parks. Lg. fenced yard, no Must see to appreciate. washer/dryer. $650.00 pets. 2 bdrm. $700 Incl. all $850. 517-243-0554. + deposit. util. Dennis: 517-348-6124 ST JOHNS Call 517-204-4451 3 bdrm./bath. 1792 sq.ft. Rent to own!! Only $369 BATH- LARGE 4 BDRM HOLT- 2 LG bdrms, 1 bath, per mo. Brand new carpet with garage. Gas, elec2 story, large kitchen, cen& appliances. Contact The tric & deposit required. tral air, washer/dryer, exMeadows of St. Johns, No pets. $800/mo. LANSING tra clean, full bsmt, gas (989) 224-7707. 517-641-6364 230 Francis, heat, small pets ok. Small 1 bedroom, 1 517-468-3963 bath home. ST JOHNS 3 BDRM./ Storage shed. BATH. 1792 sq.ft. Rent to HOLT CLEAN! 3BR,1.5BA, BE A HOME OWNER Rent to 517-622-6059 own!! Only $369 per mo. own. Owner will finance. Air, Dishwasher, W/D or Brand new carpet & appliLand Contract available. hookup, Private Drive, www.sundancefamilyhome ances. Contact The MeadCall 517-202-3121. Yard & Shed. No smoking center.com ows of St. Johns, (989) 224or pets. $750/mth incl. wa7707. ter & sewer. (517) 507-3887 HOLT Large 2 bdrm. duplex. Nice yard. W/D hookup. $650 water & sewer included. No pets. 517-694-1899. WEBBERVILLE- 2 bdrm. duplex, 2 car garage, $725/mo. 517-521-3242 or 810-923-0910. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
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CHEVROLET ASTRO LT 1999 $3650 7Pass, Immaculate, 115K, Veh Inspec., 4 bucket seat 517-321-2556 PONTIAC MONTANA 2003 $3,700 4Dr, Burgundy, a/c, Pwr win., nav, airbag, abs, good 517-898-7601 GMC SAVANA 1500 2000 $3,950 8 cyl, 3rd Row Seats, 164000mi., White 810-577-1102
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Oldsmobile AURORA 4.0 2001 $4500 Immac maint, Loaded, Lthr, MUST drive Excellent condition 517-881-6253 92 OLDS 98 TOURING SEDAN $600 FIRM 3800 super charged, as is for parts. Complete car. 517-896-9766
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HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L 2010 6 cyl, Lthr, 10100mi., Silver
CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 2004 $10,000 Ext. Cab LT, loaded, black/black, htd seats, topper, Excellent condition. 517-391-2512
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GRAND PRIX GT, 1999 $3,800/BEST 153K mi., leather, htd. seats, moonroof. Like new. Excellent condition. 517-391-2512
SATURN ION COUPE 2004 $6000 1 owner, auto, brand new trans. by GM, new brakes, 98K mi., lthr, clean 248-640-6448
HANDICAP VANS USED, BOUGHT & SOLD Mini & full size 5751 S. Cedar - Call Dale 517-882-7299
F-150, 1993 $1,675 149K mi. White w/tan interior, nice work truck. Good condition. 517-410-0695
Volkswagen
CHEVY VENTURE LT VAN 2001 $5950 7 pass., loaded, elec. sliders, Burg/lt grey, 98K mi. Excellent cond. 517-230-4745
CHEVY BLAZER 1999 $3900/OBO 4x4, 2 dr., new tires, runs great, all pwr, black 517-402-9590
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Subaru LEGACY OUTBACK AWD, 1998 $3900/OBO 175K mi. New eng. & tires, 2 sunroofs, auto, loaded, leather, Great cond. 517-487-5326
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Trucks FORD RANGER XLT 2000 $3500 4cyl, reg cab, 87000mi, Red, a/c, auto, cruise 517-323-6273
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FORD F150 1992 $4,200 Shortbox Pickup w/shell, 4’’ lift, 35’’ Toyo tires, 5.8L motor, 175K mi. 517-749-2365
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