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Ypsi skaters revive local skate park

Focus on the Arts 8 music feature

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Leftover Salmon, banjo bards

by Griffin Messer-Kruse

28 theater feature

Chekhov’s Three Sisters comes to Tree Town

by Sandor Slomovits

30 art feature:

Japanese print making makes an impression at the Toledo Museum of Art

by Louis Meldman

33 current reads Alexis Ohanian—internet trailblazer and... author?

by Joseph Schafer

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Zingerman’s Cornman Farms nears completion

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Black tooth grin

Always political and very, very angry, Lewis Black has made his name as a comedian through a series of successful Comedy Central specials and a recurring segment on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Black laughed it up at Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater while ranting about legalizing pot, and the government shut-down.

Our writer Brandon Doriot caught up with him about life on the road as a comedian in 2013.

Peace treaties

The yin to one another's yang, politically-charged emcees Immortal Technique and Brother Ali hit the road together this fall as the War and Peace tour. Both artists spit lyrical fire at St. Andrew's Hall, where Joseph Schafer and Brandon Doriot cornered them for a tag-team interview session. Music by the underground people for the underground people, presented by Current. ecurrent.com / november 2013 3

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Adams Street Publishing Co. If you could meet any artist (living or dead) who would it be?

^ Guy Hollerin's, the restaurant and music venue located inside the Holiday Inn at 3600 Plymouth Rd., has been renamed Guy Hollerin's Ann Arbor Bar & Grill and has a newly expanded menu. The restaurant has a renovated interior, providing a sleek, modern look.

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^ After more than 25 years at 314 E. Liberty St., the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase is moving to 212 S. Fourth Ave. at the beginning of next year. The new location is in the Town Center Plaza, formerly the Montgomery Ward & Co. building.

734-996-9080. aacomedy.com

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^ Florida-based chain restaurant BurgerFi is now open at the corner of S. Forest and S. University.

The restaurant offers all-natural hamburgers made with grass-fed beef, Wagyu beef hot dogs, and even a quinoa veggie burger. The South University location is also one of the first BurgerFi restaurants to have a full bar. burgerfi.com

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^ Arbor Hills Shopping Center on Washtenaw at Platt, which celebrated its grand opening in August, has four new retail stores and two new restaurants.

The establishments are Arhaus Furniture, Zola Bistro, J. Jill, Brooks Brothers Flatiron Shop, Pizzeria Biga, and Bluemercury.

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^ Remodeling is nearly complete at the former Caribou Coffee at the corner of Stadium and Packard Road, but that hasn’t stopped future tenant Peet’s Coffee and Tea from setting up a food cart outside the building. The catch—all the coffee they are handing out is free! Small, medium and large drip coffees as well as small espressos, teas and other specialty drinks are available for free until Sunday, November 17, one day before the permanent location is set to open. peets.com

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^ Ann Arbor’s newest clothing store, Merit, opened on Thursday, October 11 at 1113 S. University Ave in the former Smoka Hookah Lounge. Opened by University of Michigan alum David Merritt and his partner Kuhu Saha, the clothing store donates 20% of its proceeds to help fund college scholarships as part of Merritt’s FATE program. MeritGoodness.com

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^ Local tanning salon owners Carl and Patti Chase are changing their chain of local tanning salons from ‘Tanfastic’ to ‘Sun Tan City’ as part of a new franchise agreement. On Tuesday, October 22, the store will shift its appearance, promotions and tanning packages. annarbortans.com. 734-677-2800. ecurrent.com / november 2013 5

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fyi green corner Farm life Zingerman’s is nearing completion of a new barn on their property, ‘Cornman Farms’, just west of downtown Dexter on Island Lake Road. Started

by Zingerman’s Roadhouse chef and managing partner Alex Young, Cornman Farms is an 8-acre property that raises cows, sheep, pigs, goats and chickens, providing a source for meat, dairy and vegetables to Zingerman’s. The new barn, which is dedicated to farm-related education and entertainment, will feature miniature production gardens, a goat farm and milking parlor. The Greek revival house on the property will be renovated to provide a commercial kitchen for classes. Events are being booked for May of 2014—farm dinners that are open to the public will start in June of 2014.

Cornman Farms, 8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter.

734-619-8100. cornmanfarms.com—GMK

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Skate free or die tryin’

A group of enterprising Ypsilanti skateboarders have successfully converted an abandoned tennis court in Prospect Park into a regional skate destination. Conceived

by Ypsilanti-native Eli Stevick, the park began humbly as just two benches to grind on, but has since progressed into a full-fledged skate park. Skaters come on weekends from as far away as Toledo, Kalamazoo and even Los Angeles. Top skateboarding website TheBerrics.com recently provided a $2,500 grant to build concrete ramps in the park and posted footage of Stevic and other local skaters to their website. Stevic and a few others are in the process of replicating the park’s current design (made with wood) into cement, and the park is still fully operational. Prospect Park, corner of Prospect Rd. and Cross St., Ypsilanti. Open 6am-10pm. 734-482-9825. cityofypsilanti.com—GMK

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rt lovers, aesthetes and audiophiles, there’s still plenty to take in and observe throughout the remainder of 2013. We’ve assembled the brightest and most engaging events in Washtenaw county that you need to see this winter. Focus on the arts until the end of 2013.

Valerie Mann: The Real Cinderella Dress and Other Recent Work Friday 11/1-12/1 7-10pm, Free. WSG Gallery.

306 S. Main St. 734.761.2287 • wsg-art.com The Saline artist will display three installation pieces made of nearly all recycled materials, including Depression era feedbags used to make the Cinderella dress and wire sculptures inspired by birds.

Reception Friday, November 1.

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Blind Summit: The Table Friday 11/1 - 11/3

Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday, 2pm $40 Performance Network Theater.

120 East Huron St. 734.764.2538 • ums.org Epic puppetry inspired by Beckett, the Bible, and Ikea, this hilarious, beautiful, and occasionally profound work features a cantankerous puppet with a cardboard head having an existential crisis on a table.

Ballet Preljocaj Friday 11/1 & 11/2 $18-$44 Power Center. 21 Fletcher St. 734.764.2538 • ums.org

A hot ticket on their last visit to Ann Arbor in 2012, this wildly creative dance company will present And Then, One Thousand Years of Peace, which will be seen only in Ann Arbor, Brooklyn, and Minneapolis, and which takes inspiration from the vision of apocalypse conjured by St. John in the biblical Book of Revelation.

Steve Lehman Octet Saturday 11/9

9pm. $25 Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. 911 N. University 734.763.3333 • ums.org This is the new, sound of jazz to come – unhinged artistry and caution to the wind creation are the mothers of genre reinvention, and few demonstrate that better than the scholarly jazz virtuoso, Steve Lehman, and his adept, agile octet of players. The University Musical Society (with support from Maxine and Stuart Frankel and the Renegade Ventures Fund) present a night of instrumental acrobatics in a jazz context.

James Blake Monday 11/11

7:30pm. $20-$44 Michigan Theatre. 603 E. Liberty St. 734.994.4801 • michtheater.org James Blake’s voice could be described as “soulful” if it didn’t sound so ghostly—he skews on R&B rhythms with static synthesizer and robotic drum machines, creating high-minded technopop.

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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Tuesday 11/12 7:30pm. $24-$54 Michigan Theatre. 603 E. Liberty St. 734.994.4801 • a2so.com

Let’s get this straight, a British Ukulele Orchestra that rocks a mean cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”? Awesome. Wait until you hear some touchstone jams of your musical upbringing re-imagined (and rocked-out) by this adept ensemble.

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7pm. Free. Stamps Auditorium. 1226 Murfin Ave. art-design.umich.edu/stamps The Chicago-based sculptor, cultural worker, peace activist and educator takes inspiration from transitory, ritualistic Indian folk art practices which she uses to address issues of domestic violence, leprosy health education, labor, the environment, gender, peace, nonviolence and literacy.

Non Text Wednesday 11/13 - 12/11

Reception 4-7pm, 11/13 Mondays & Thursdays, 10am-5pm, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am-7pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-2pm.

Free. University Gallery, EMU Student Center, Ypsilanti.

734.487.1268 • art.emich.edu/events/nontext This exhibit questions the Western cultural assumption that textual content is necessarily the primary and most efficient communication medium. The featured works employ text, typography, or writing to create aesthetic forms that express visual meaning rather than allowing words to function as invisible verbal transmitters.

Stepdad with Silent Lions Friday 11/15

9:30pm. $10.The Blind Pig. 208 N. First St. 734.936.8555 • blindpigmusic.com This Grand Rapids/Chicago area quintet might actually be the Stepsons of comparably zany synth experimenters like Dan Deacon or they could be the step-siblings of newer 80’s electrotoying outfits like Chvrches. This is fine synth-pop.

Jerry’s Girls Friday 11/15 - 1/5/14 $27-$41.

Performance Network Theater. 120 E. Huron St. 734.663.0681 • performancenetwork.org Fabulous, flamboyant and fun for the whole family, this larger than life musical revue focuses on the music of Jerry Herman. Complete with large scale production numbers, tap dancing, and a little bit of drag.

John Prine Friday 11/15

7:30pm. $45-$69.50 Michigan Theatre. 603 E. Liberty St. 734.994.4801 • a2so.com Despite his acoustic guitar and rich, raspy voice, John Prine, but doesn’t quite fit into any category. This troubadour’s gregarious charms soften his image as an avant-garde outsider (not like a zany Tom Waits or anything,) but his genre defiance comes with a wink and a slight elbow in your ribs. ecurrent.com /

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San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (Mahler Symphony No. 9 in d minor) Saturday 11/16 8pm. $10. Hill Auditorium. 825 N. University 734.764.2538 • ums.org

Take in a night of enriching classical music brought to life by an authority on the late 19th Austrian master, Gustav Mahler. The esteemed San Francisco Symphony, its players and Music Director (Michael Tilson Thomas), have won numerous awards and acclaim for their performances.

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Leon Russell with Nathan Blake Lynn Tuesday 11/19

7:30pm. $35. The Ark. 316 S. Main St. 734.761.1451 • theark.org A lifelong session man who has collaborated with just about any icon you can name (Jerry Lee Lewis, George Harrison, Bob Dylan)—come hear a master. Leon Russell can sing you some sensational country-western ballads scorched with his raspy warble and proclivities towards a rock-nrolling vigor.

Antony Gormley: Making Space, a Film Thursday 11/21

5:10pm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. artdesign.umich.edu/stamps The artist’s sculptures, installations and public artworks investigate the relationship of the human body to space, and have been widely exhibited throughout the UK and internationally, including at the Venice Biennale and Documenta 8.

Winter Dreams Saturday 11/25

8pm. $12-$60 Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734.994.480 • a2so.com The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky’s rare Winter Dreams symphony, preceded by selections of Pärt and Glazunov. The symphony will showcase Concertmaster and violinist Aaron Berofsky.

Spinal Tap Monday 11/25

7pm. $10 (Adult) $8 (Student).

Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734.994.4801 • a2so.com How much funnier could this movie be? And the answer would be: None. Or: This hilarity “goes to 11.” This “mockumentary” directed by Karl Reiner, from 1984, following the hilariously pathetic swan song tour of chronically delusional has-been rock stars (Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, Derek Smalls) relics of the 70’s arena rock band Valhalla, still rocking horseshoe mustaches, leather pants and entitled aloofness.

The WSG Holiday Show Tuesday 12/3 - 12/31

Winter gallery hours: Tues-Wed, 12-6pm, Thurs, 12-9pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm, Sun. 12-5pm. Midnight Madness: Friday 6. 7pm. WSG Gallery. 306 S. Main St. 734.761.2287 • wsgart.com See the gallery’s festive collection of small and large artwork by many local artists.

In addition to the Holiday Show, discover artwork by WSG’s 16 artist/members and year round changing roster of visiting artists.

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John Marshall: Yes. The Space-Time Continuum Thursday 12/5,

5:10pm. Free. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. art-design.umich.edu/stamps This principal with Cezanne Charles in rootoftwo, LLC, will discuss how the hybrid design + art studio creates experimental objects and experiences that attempt to disrupt and expose existing systems through humor, play, interaction and participation to create a condition where we can perceive ourselves, the here and now, and the future differently.

Saline Moonlight Madness Craft Show Friday 12/6

5-11pm $3. Saline Middle School, 7190 N. Maple Rd., Saline.

734.429.5922 • salineshows.com Over 150 craft persons from throughout Michigan and surrounding states will exhibit work that includes decorative painting, stoneware, rugs, birdhouses, holiday decorating ideas, ceramics, calligraphy and clothing. All products are designed, made, and displayed by the individual crafters and available at affordable prices.

Chelsea’s Hometown Holiday Friday 12/6 -12/8

Free. Downtown Chelsea.

734.475.1145 • chelseafestivals.com/holidays/ This fun-filled weekend celebration ushers in holiday festivities with a tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa, plus lots of other holiday activities and entertainment at various locations in and around Chelsea. Check online for all events and times.

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Flip Your Field: Photographs from the Collection Saturday 12/7 - 12/16 Tuesday-Saturday, 11am–5pm; closed Mondays.

Sunday 12–5 pm. Suggested donation $5.

The University of Michigan Museum of Art. 525 South State St. 734.764.0395 • umma.umich.edu.

Artist and UM Professor Larry Cressman will present two contrasting arrangements of photographic imagery: the first, a salon style display of many pieces focused on trees, and the second, a collection of photographs that have been uniquely manipulated by the artist to create individual statements.

The Ragbirds present the Ebird and Friends Holiday Show

Friday 12/13

7:30pm. $20. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734.761.1451 • theark.org Familiar, cozy, celebratory, and yet surprising and sensational – all facets of the rootsy, wanderlust-spurring Neo-Americana canon of Ann Arbor’s own Ragbirds.

Rock hymns, gypsy jigs and heavy helpings of vocals and violins lead by Erin Zindle (“Ebird”) return to the Ark this holiday season to kick off this 6th annual musical celebration which is sure to be stacked with a showcase of local talent.

D.I.Ypsi Indie Art Fair Saturday 12/14 & 12/5

Free. 11am-11pm Saturday, noon-7pm Sunday.

720 Norris St., Ypsilanti. diypsiartfair.weebly.com.

DIYpsi (dipsee) is a handmade art fair that takes place in Ypsilanti’s Corner Brewery every December. Check out the best indie artists our region has to offer for a one of a kind holiday shopping experience that will take care of everyone on your list. Enjoy great food and craft beer while you shop.

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Orpheum Bell with Jonas Friddle & The Majority Sunday 12/15 Doors 7pm. $16.50. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734.761.1451 • theark.org

Banjos caper with Dixieland clarinets and trumpets under the harmonies of two distinctive male/female voices – Orpheum Bell’s spooky and sublime style is a sandpapery telegram, transcending folk, gypsy, and bluegrass.

Ben Daniels Band with Cold Tone Harvest, Nick Shaheen & Associates – Friday 12/20 Doors 9:30pm. $7 (Student) $10 (Adult).

The Blind Pig. 208 N. First St. 734.936.8555 • blindpigmusic.com

This ensemble creates a pleasing atmosphere rich with resplendent melodies and a range of instrumentation; cruising comfortably, but speeding ahead with the windows rolled down when the chorus calls for it.

Mittenfest VIII Friday 12/27 - 1/1/14

5pm each night. $10 suggested donation.

Woodruff’s Bar, 36 Cross St., Ypsilanti.

734.985.6804 • woodruffsbar.com This music festival raises funds for 826 Michigan (Ann Arbor-based nonprofit education advocacy organization specializing in creative writing tutorship), and its mightily packed with local talent – with 40 (or more) bands and performers circulating across the humble stage at Woodruffs in Depot Town. Eight different Michigan (or Great Lakes area) talents perform each night. Mittenfest.org for schedule updates.

Table of Contents Monday 1/6/14 – 2/15/14

Monday-Thursday 12-8pm Friday-Saturday 12-9pm, Sunday 12-5pm Free. Clay Gallery, 335 South Main St. 734.662.7927 • claygallery.org This juried competition features the work of ceramic artists from MI, IL, IN, and OH and their dinnerware creations.

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Bullet Catch

Tuesday 7 - Sunday 12

Tuesday-Thursday 7:30pm Friday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. $50. Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin Ave. 734.764.2538 • ums.org Writer and performer Rob Drummond explores the history of this infamous trick, as he leads the audience through a darkly humorous and engaging theatrical magic show featuring levitation, games of chance, and — for those who dare stay to the very end —the most notorious finale in show business.

Ann Arbor Symphony (Mozart Birthday Bash) John Schwartz/Chelsea River Gallery

Saturday 1/18/14 - 3/1/14

Opening Reception 1/18/14, 5-8pm.

Free. 120 S. Main St., Chelsea.

734.433.0826 • chelsearivergallery.com The artist uses found metal objects to form sculptures that are a careful blend of art and mechanics, with much of the work being robotic and mechanical in nature— appropriate for the son of an engineer in the space program back in the late fifties through the early seventies.

Saturday 1/25/14

8pm Michigan Theatre, 603 E. Liberty St. 734.966.8463 • a2so.com Così fan tutte, indeed! An all-star cast charms this semi-staged opera, narrated by Stephen West, with sopranos Sarah Hibbard and Lauren Skuce, mezzosoprano Jennifer Holloway, tenor Charles Reid, bassbaritone David Small and bass John Shuffle. The esteemed A2S0 even gets into the act, with a chorus prepared by Steven Lorenz. A charming and cheeky opera made richer by the talents of our symphony and our singers—a fine way to spend a midwinter’s eve.

Doris Duke’s Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art Saturday 1/25/14 -5/4/14 Tuesday-Saturday 11am–5pm Closed Mondays Sunday 12–5 pm.

Suggested donation $5.

The University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St. 734.764.0395 • umma.umich.edu

This exhibition is the first to present Duke’s five acre Honolulu estate and its collections to audiences throughout the continental United States, and illustrates her fascination with Islamic art, extensive travels in Muslim countries, and her work with a broad array of individuals, including scholars, dealers, and artisans.

The 37th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival

Friday 1/31/14 & 2/1/14 6:30pm each night. Ticket price TBA. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University.

734.764.2538 • ums.org

This fundraiser for The Ark, our nonprofit home of traditional folk, roots and ethnic music, is a musical way to thaw the winter blues (in fact, you’ll likely get a fine sampling of blues, as well as light bits of local indie rock). The lineup always impresses.

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Southern Food in Ann Arbor Tree city treats from south of the Mason-Dixon

by Lucy Huber

Biscuits smothered in gravy, grits covered in melted cheese, deep fried everything: Southern cooking is iconic American cuisine. It is about comfort, tradition, and sneaking bacon fat into otherwise nutritious dishes. It’s hard to think about Southern food and not to at least consider knocking a giant hole in your kitchen counter and installing your own deep fryer.

But luckily for the sake of your taste buds (and security deposit), it’s not hard to find authentic Southern food in Ann Arbor, if you know where to look.

Grange Kitchen and Bar’s Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes are one of the most iconic foods of the South. Or are they? “We started frying the tomatoes in the Northern style, but later we switched to a Southern style,” says sous chef Chris Chiapelli of Grange Kitchen and Bar. At first Grange’s tomatoes were battered with panko and brioche crumbs, but now they are marinated in buttermilk, breaded with a seasoned cornmeal coating, and deep fried. The buttermilk and cornmeal technique is a popular way to fry other foods, like okra or chicken, in the South. But no matter the origin, the dish has earned its place in Southern cuisine and Grange’s crispy fried tomatoes certainly feel Southern. The dish’s accoutrements also help give it a classic Southern taste. The tomatoes are topped with a pickled corn relish and served with homemade buttermilk ranch sauce, and bacon jam for dipping.

Zingerman’s Roadhouse's Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is one of those Southern foods that, unlike barbecue or fried chicken, people may not have tried. Zingerman’s co founder Ari Weinzweig writes on the Roadhouse website, “I assumed that pimento cheese was like the pimento loaf stuff that they sell in the deli cases of mass-market grocery stores. You know pasteurized, processed cheese that no one that’s into full flavored food would want to eat.” That was before he tried it and started making his own. Now Zingerman’s Roadhouse’s pimento cheese is like the Steve Urkel of their menu; it just keeps showing up unexpectedly. But unlike the suspender-clad neighbor, Zingerman’s pimento cheese is always welcome.

At Zingerman’s the creamy cheddar cheese and chopped pimento mixture can be found as an appetizer all by itself, in an omelet, spread on a burger, or even baked into macaroni and cheese.

Zingerman’s Roadhouse Mon-Thursday 7am-10pm; Friday 7am-11pm; Saturday 9am-11pm; Sunday 9am-9pm.

2501 Jackson Ave. 734-663-3663. zingermansroadhouse.com

Grange Kitchen and Bar Monday-Thursday 5-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5-11pm; Sunday 10am-3pm. 118 W. Liberty St. 734-995-2107. grangekitchenandbar.com

Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery’s Fried Pickles Northside Grill’s Biscuits and Gravy

Although it is pretty much the lone Southern offering on the Northside Grill’s menu, dining room manager David Ruby says their biscuits and gravy is a favorite menu item at the restaurant. “Every year we review the menu and take off things that aren’t working. Biscuits and gravy has stayed on there for twenty years.” They are made from scratch Southern-style buttermilk biscuits and then doused with a peppery and thick white sausage gravy. Ruby isn’t quite sure how this Southern dish snuck onto the menu, but he’s not surprised at its popularity.

“It’s a comfort food,” says Ruby. “Sometimes when it’s cold, you need something that will stick to you.”

Northside Grill 7am-3pm. 1015 Broadway St. 734-995-0965 northsidegrill.com

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“I like Southern cooking because of the time and finesse it takes,” says Chef Neal Diebold, Head Chef at Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery. Although best known for their various styles of barbecue from several different regions—Eastern and Western Carolinian, Texan, and even Asian—one of Blue Tractor’s most popular dishes comes straight from the South: fried pickles. The pickles are crinkle cut and soaked overnight in buttermilk, covered with seasoned flour and cornstarch breading, deep fried, and served with white barbecue sauce. When asked if people ever think this salty, crunchy, thoroughly Southern snack is strange, Diebold laughs and replies, “Not at all.”

Blue Tractor BBQ and Brewery Monday-Saturday 11am-2am; Sunday 12pm-12am.

207 E. Washington St. 734-222-4095.bluetractor.net

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The Wafel Shop's Chicken and Waffles

A European-style waffle shop is probably not the first place one might search for Southern food, but propped up on The Wafel Shoppe’s counter is a poster offering a special menu item: chicken and waffles. At first, The Wafel Shoppe was hesitant about putting chicken and waffles on the menu, but so many people asked for it that they had to figure something out. In the South, chicken and waffles is a sit-down dish with fluffy waffles and pieces of fried chicken, all covered in maple syrup. But the Wafel Shoppe serves European-style waffles that are meant to be hand-held, not eaten with a knife and fork. Their version is a portable take on the classic dish. They use Carolina-style barbecued chicken instead of fried, sans syrup, but the vinegarbased sauce contains sugar cane, which mimics the sweetness of the absent syrup.

The Wafel Shop Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm; Sunday 8am-7pm.

113 E. Liberty St. 734-369-4734. thewafelshop.com

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past and future of soul food, its roots from West Africa to the American South, and its role in the modern health crisis.

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Grange Sunday Brunch

10am-3pm. Grange Kitchen & Bar, 118 W. Liberty Street. 734-995-2107. grangekitchenandbar.com

Relax on Sunday and enjoy this eclectic brunch menu featuring local farm produce.

Ypsilanti Winter Farmers Market

10am-2pm. Adams STEM Academy, 503 Oak St., Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Ypsilanti’s farmers markets, run by Growing Hope, move indoors for the fall and winter.

Shop a wide variety of fresh seasonal produce, breads and baked goods, cheese, meats, soaps, laundry detergent, and other homemade crafts and jewelry - all grown or made in Michigan.

Ann Arbor Farmers Market

Wednesday & Saturday, 7am-3pm.

315 Detroit St. 734-794-6255. a2gov.org

This unique farmers market experience offers you the chance to shop, sip, dine, and be merry! The market features fresh local produce, delicious food vendors and fantastic live music. Through December.

6 wednesday Holiday Wine Tasting

6-8:30pm. $45 (+tax & gratuity).

Paesano’s Restaurant, 3411 Washtenaw Avenue. 734-9710484. paesanosannarbor.com

This delicious event features 25 different Italian wines presented by representatives from several local wine distributors.

The casual, strolling format features various stations with dozens of wines to sample, along with Chef David’s holiday appetizer and dessert buffet.

7 thursday Indigenous Foods

6:30-8pm. $10 (suggested donation).

Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Enjoy a demonstration and sampling class about Native American dishes and celebration of Indigenous Foods Week, led by Growing Hope Program Director, Danielle Gartner. Registration requested.

8 friday Potluck & Sustainability Film Series

6pm, potluck/7pm, movie. Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Join Growing Hope, the Ypsilanti District Library, the Ypsilanti Food Co-op, and Transition Ypsi for a community potluck and a screening of Soul Food Junkies. This film explores the

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11 monday Cocktail Class - A Tale of Three Whisk(e)ys

7:30-9pm. $35, advance/ $45, at door.

The Last Word, 301 W. Huron St. 734276-3215. tammystastings.com/shop

You will learn the different roles that Rye, Bourbon and Scotch play in cocktails.

Classes are hands-on, with lots of tasting opportunities.

Registration required.

12 tuesday Raw Foods: Fall Cleaning and Healthy Holidays with Raw Foods 7-8:30pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom, 114 S. Main St. 734-994-4589. crazywisdom.net

Ellen Livingston will teach you how to detoxify naturally and get ideas for truly healthy holiday times.

13 wednesday Virtue Cider Dinner

7-10pm. $50. Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave. 734-663-3663. zingermansroadhouse.com

Virtue Cider is a Michigan based company that shares the Roadhouse’s passion for local farming. At dinner, Gregory will be share the history of cider and what makes it people’s drink of choice. Chef Alex will also be preparing a meal that pairs perfectly with the cider selection.

14 thursday Beer Tasting: Belgians

7-9pm. $30, advance/ $35, day of.

Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington St. 734-213-1393. arborbrewing.com

Enjoy a compilation of 25 to 30 of the best Belgian and belgian-style ales in the country.

19 tuesday Herbal Wisdom: What is Dangerous?

7-8:30pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom, 114 S. Main St. 734-994-4589. crazywisdom.net

One of the most commonly asked questions of an herbalist is: what is dangerous? Linda Diane Feldt will answer this both practically and philosophically. She will examine how to be safe and effective using herbal medicine as well as the best use and misuse in medicine and wellness.

21 thursday International Neighbors

1-2:30pm. Free. Westminster Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 1500 Scio Church Rd. 734-995-1645. westpresa2.org

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Still jazzing it up three years in

Cows come and cows go, but the vegans around Ann Arbor last forever.

Nowhere is this better exemplified than Jazzy Veggie. The popular vegan-style restaurant celebrates its three-year anniversary on Tuesday, November 15 by handing out free samples, and will add a free side to any burger, sandwich or wrap. An alternative to meatheavy menus and unpalatable veggie options, Jazzy Veggie has a unique, healthy cuisine that is delicious and presentable. Owner Andy Pullela says "We wanted to offer a broad menu of vegan selections in a fast casual setting to grab a quick bite for lunch without straining the wallet, unlike typical vegetarian restaurants which are usually fancy and expensive." With an expanded menu including new burgers and salads, the restaurant offers vegan takes on popular comfort foods, while incorporating hot and zesty flavors in unexpected ways. "Our krab cakes and potstickers are extremely popular. Our Spanish rice is the best in town," Pulella boasts. Even ardent meat lovers may convert after sampling their Spicy Black Bean Burger. Add in a catering service, free meals for kids (6 and under) Mondays thru Wednesdays and it’s easy to see why Jazzy Veggie has flourished. Tuesday, November 15. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-9pm; Sunday, Noon-5pm.

108 S. Main St. 734-222-0203. jazzyveggie.com —RA & JS ern but traditional Thanksgiving feast. A wide variety of dishes will be available, including vegetarian, international and more. Attendees are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items for Food Gatherers.

Nursery care will be provided for youngsters.

24 sunday 19th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration 7pm. First Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 4001 Ann Arbor Saline Rd. 734-218-5383.

Join the community to give thanks with music, meditation and readings from sacred texts of many faith traditions.

Refreshments afterwards.

Donations accepted; nonperishable food.

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26 monday Thanksgiving Cake Class 5:30-8pm. $90. Sweet Heather Anne, 920 N. Main St. 734-913-2025. sweetheatheranne.com

Impress your Thanksgiving guests with this pumpkin buttercream cake. A pumpkin cake and Michigan maple buttercream are provided. You will also learn how to make an adorable pumpkin topper from sugar paste.

27 wednesday Release Party: Terminator 6-8pm. $10/ Free for those with Mug Club memberships. Arbor Brewing Pub & Eatery, 114 E. Washington St. arborbrewing.com

The Corner Brewery is holding a release party for the Terminator. They will be providing new beer samples along with some tasty treats.

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Wild caught

An interview with Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon

by Griffin Messer-Kruse

Photo by Alicia J. Rose

Leftover Salmon’s success story is about as grassroots as it gets—since they formed in 1989, the band has managed to record seven albums, tour premier venues across America, and cultivate a devoted fan-base without the help of a major record label or radio-play. Their genrehopping sound has been described as ‘poly-ethnic Cajun slamgrass’, but even that description doesn’t do the music justice. We talked to the band’s banjo player Andy Thorn about the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, jamming with Steve Martin, and Mumford and Son’s effect on popular music.

What’s your musical highlight of the year ?

Telluride Bluegrass Festival was pretty great. Jackson Browne sat in with us, and that was really freakin' cool.

We played a couple of his tunes—he sang Under the Falling Sky with us. Leftover Salmon also got to headline the festival on Saturday, so that weekend was a total blast.

The word is, Telluride is the best venue for a festival in the country.

Yea it really is. It's just so much fun—you play your one night, but then the rest of the weekend you sit in with friends and there is stuff going on non-stop.

Any side-projects you’re currently working on?

There is one project I should mention. I'm recording on an album in December with a group called Songs From The Road Band. It was organized by the bass player from the Steep Canyon Rangers, who are Steve Martin's backup band. He is an old buddy of mine from North Carolina, and we made a few albums a couple years ago. So I'm excited to get back together and create another one this winter.

Steve Martin has been a pretty major player in the modern bluegrass revival. Martin is obviously better known for his acting, but what do you think about him being a leading figure in bluegrass?

I think he does a great job. He is actually a much better player than you might think—he doesn't just skate by on his celebrity status. He is a great banjo player and writes

Boulder-based quintet Leftover Salmon (Andy Thron on far right)

some really cool songs. Its pretty amazing that my old friends became his backup band. I got to sit in with the Steep Canyon Rangers at Telluride and Steve Martin was standing side-stage checking it out. That was a memorable moment.

Leftover Salmon is releasing new singles this year in conjunction with Breckenridge Brewery in Colorado. In every 12-pack seasonal sampler from Breckenridge, there is a download code for a new single. How did this idea come about?

Our manager is based in Denver and is friends with some of the Breckenridge Beer guys just from hanging around town. They started talking and it seemed like a good idea for both of us. In the end, it’s just a great excuse to get [Leftover Salmon] to do some studio work [laughs].

We play a lot of shows, but we don't go into the studio that often if we don't have a reason. This project really motivated us—we ended up with 10 new songs.

Bluegrass is kind of being pushed to the forefront of popular music with bands like Mumford and Sons’ extreme success. They certainly aren't traditional bluegrass, but they play acoustic instruments and write songs through a sort of “bluegrass lens.” What do you think about bluegrass music becoming an influence on mainstream pop music?

I think it's great. It was only a matter of time really.

Bluegrass instruments have always been in and out of popular music. The whole “Brother Where Art Thou” thing kind of restarted that popularity, and that was probably ten years ago. People who didn't know about or listen to bluegrass growing up are now incorporating that style into their music. It's cool to see what they are coming up with, and its cool that it’s appealing to the masses. Mumford and Sons are one of the most popular bands in the world, and they play mainly acoustic instruments. I think it is great.

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music 1 friday Rock, Pop & Hip-hop Black Note Graffiti Woodruff’s

These veteran rockers take elements of progressive metal, alt rock and punk, then mix it all together for an infectious, heavy sound. As a special treat, these Ann Arbor boys will release their new CD at the show. 9pm. $5.

Classical, spiritual Laurie Rubin - Kerrytown Concert House

Ms. Rubin has performed a number of operatic roles, including the title role in Rossin’s La Cenerentola and the role of Karen in Gordon Beeferman’s The Rat Land with New York City Opera. 8pm. $5-$30.

Woodwind Quintet - Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor

The finest chamber recital music is played by A2SO musicians and guests. These hour-long concerts are open to listeners of all ages. 1pm. $10.

Bela Fleck and Brooklyn Rider

Rackham Auditorium / Sunday, November 24

Bela Fleck is one of the premier banjo players in the world. From bluegrass to classical and even African-inspired world music, Fleck's genre-defying, virtuoso playing is instantly recognizable. On November 24, he brings his new band Brooklyn Rider to Rackham Auditorium as part of UMS's Chamber Arts Series. Known for his mind-blowing banjo picking, Fleck has been exploring the boundaries of music for over 30 years. Brooklyn Rider, featuring members of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble, translates contemporary classical music into an easily accessible and fun concert, inviting to the ears of all listeners. 4pm. $24-$56. Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington St. 734-763-3333. ums.org—GMK

will entertain you with acoustic originals and covers. Always crunchy. 7pm. Free.

2 saturday Rock, Pop & Hip-hop Ghost City Searchlight Woodruff’s

Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic

Mixed Nuts - Silvio’s Organic Pizza

Paul, Rick and Tom are three troubadours from Chelsea who

Based out of Ann Arbor, this sextet plays energetic folk-rock rooted in Celtic and American music, with lyrics rooted in traditional storytelling. 9pm. $5.

Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic

The Ragbirds - The Ark

5 tuesday

he Ragbirds exhibit a gleeful disregard for contemporary folk-rock convention. The five-piece project is clearly built around the multi-talented Erin Zindle, who is not only the singer and songwriter, but is proficient in a variety of stringed instruments. 7:30pm. $20.

Rock, Pop & Hip-hop

Jazz, Blues & R&B

The concept behind to carry on the Jewish musical traditions that are still alive for us, while also searching for a common denominator shared

by Hasidic music and free jazz.

8pm. $5-$30.

The Chris Canas Blues Revolution - Guy Hollerin’s Come out to Guy Hollerin’s for a night of high energy blues.

8pm. $5.

Techno, Dance

Chrome Sparks - The Blind Pig Jeremy Malvin, aka Chrome Sparks, creates experimental music inspired equally by his background in classical percussion and his obsession with synthesizers. 9:30pm. $12.

3 sunday Classical, spiritual Apollo’s Fire Hill Auditorium

Named for the classical god of music and the sun, Apollo’s Fire was founded in 1992 by the harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell. 4pm. $14-$70.

Music Mishmash Scholarship Fundraiser - Chelsea Center for the Arts

Join the Chelsea Center for the Arts for their first Music Mishmash Scholarship Fundraiser.

Mini performances by CCA music students and faculty will set the tone for this unconventional fundraising event. 3pm. $5 per person/$20 a family.

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The Kin - The Ark

The Kin is an eclectic band composed of Australian brothers Thorald and Isaac Koren and the New York drummer Shakerleg. 7:30pm. $15.

Jazz, Blues & R&B

Shofar - Kerrytown Concert House

6 wednesday Rock, Pop & Hip-hop Brett Dennen - The Blind Pig

Brett Michael Dennen is a singer/song-writer from Northern California who specializes in folk-based pop music. His fifth album, Smoke and Mirrors, is due to come out on October 22. 8:15pm. $20.

23 EXP - Woodruff’s

Hard-hitting, tasty and banging are a few of the adjectives that best describe 23 EXP. This heavy rock trio’s music is characterized by driving bass lines and slow hand guitar riffs­—a live show ideal for head bangers. 9pm. $5.

7 thursday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic

Dar Williams - The Ark

Dar Williams is a longtime Ark favorite who finds the personal in the political and the universal. 7:30pm. $35.

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music Techno, Dance Kaytranada The Blind Pig

Kaytranada isn’t your average EDM producer—from hip-hop to heavy electronic dance beats, his original blend of melodic rap and dance grooves is an insatiable mix that anyone can get down to. 9pm. $12.

8 friday Rock, Pop & Hip-hop

Quiet Hollers - Woodruff’s

Deftly combining the wisdom of authentic Americana with the brash energy of hardcore punk, Quiet Hollers sounds like nothing and no one else. Their debut album, I Am the Morning, was built upon funeral homes and broken necks. 9pm. $5.

Jazz, Blues & R&B

Seventh and Nowhere Silvio’s Organic Pizza

The Seventh and Nowhere jazz combo plays straight ahead jazz featuring latin and swing standards as well as originals by composer Tim Berla. 7pm.

Free.

9 saturday Rock, Pop & Hip-hop

Enter the Haggis - The Ark

The Canadian-Scots band Enter the Haggis (bagpiper Craig Downie is from Scotland) has

just about as much variety in their style, a high-speed collision of Celtic music, rock, bluegrass, and funk. 7:30pm. $20.

Jazz, Blues & R&B

The Bluescasters - Guy Hollerin’s

Local blues-rockers bring their rockin’ show to Guy Hollerin’s.

8pm. $5.

Steve Lehman Octet - Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Steve Lehman is a dazzling saxophonist who works across a broad spectrum of musical idioms. His pieces have been performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble and So Percussion. 8pm. $25-$35.

Omar Sosa - Kerrytown Concert House

Mr. Sosa’s recording career began in 1997 with the release of his first solo piano recording on the Oakland, California-based record label, Otacute Records, and has continued with the release of 22 CDs as a leader, resulting in five Grammy nominations. 7pm. $5-$30.

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10 sunday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop del Brutto - Woodruff’s

Eschewing digital effects and electronic instruments, this Ann Arbor trio sticks with a classic guitar/bass/drum lineup to create bluesy folk-rock. They keep the music coming during their live shows, and their second album is scheduled to drop the middle of this month.

9pm. $5.

Jazz, Blues & R&B

The Byrn Roberts Trio Kerrytown Concert House

Pianist/keyboardist/composer Bryn Roberts lives in New York City, where he is in demand in a wide variety of musical contexts. Roberts has performed extensively both as a sideman and a leader. 7pm. $5-$30.

11 monday Techno, Dance

James Blake - Michigan Theater

James Blake is an electronic musician and singer-songwriter from London, England. Blake is primarily considered a dubstep producer and is frequently heralded as a leading figure in the post-dubstep community, but he is also noted for his prominent soul influences.

7:30pm. $20-$44.

12 tuesday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic

Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain - Michigan Theater Renowned for its perfectly polished professionalism, threaded through with dry wit and wry humor, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has seen over 9,000 days of ukulele action. 7:30pm. $24-$54.

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Leftover Salmon - The Ark Looking back over the past 25 years of rootsy, string-based music, the impact of Leftover Salmon is impossible to deny.

Formed in Boulder at the end of 1989, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers were one of the first bluegrass bands to add drums and tour rock & roll bars. See pg. 21 for more details. 7:30pm. $25.

Jazz, Blues & R&B

Dale Grisa & Kris Kurzawa - Vinology

This jazz organ combo of keyboardist Grisa & guitarist Kurzawa have been on the scene for many years, playing alongside a long list of local, regional and national performers. 7pm. Free.

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13 wednesday Classical, spiritual

Hagen Quartet - Rackham Auditorium

Over the past two years, while celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Hagen Quartet has devoted many of its performances to its Beethoven cycle, including a stop in Ann Arbor in February 2012. 7:30pm. $22-$46.

Techno, Dance

The White Panda - Necto Nightclub

James Blake

Michigan Theater / Monday, November 11

James Blake, an electronic music producer and singer-songwriter from London, made waves in the music industry when he debuted his eponymous album in February of 2011. Combining soulful vocals with sleek, sexy downtempo production, Blake's music is robotic without ever losing sight of humanity. His new record “Overgrown,” which features guest appearances by the RZA and Brian Eno, is his most expansive record to date and debuted at #1 on the US Dance/Electronic chart. The 24 year-old has quickly ascended to the top of the dubstep electronic dance music community—this might be his last tour in intimate theaters before he starts playing the big venues. 7:30pm. $20-$44. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org—GMK

The White Panda formed when two boyhood friends discovered they had independently embarked on mashup careers in college. Chicago-based Procrast (Tom Evans) first blended Rick Astley snippets with 2 Live Crew grooves as a way to avoid productive activity in 2008, while DJ Griffi embarked on the same mission, for a similar purpose, in Los Ange les. 9pm. $25.

14 thursday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop The Main Squeeze - The Blind Pig

The Main Squeeze, Bloomington, Indiana’s hottest funk and soul band, is making waves across America with their highenergy feel good live show.

Hand-picked by Rolling Stone to open for The Roots at the official Superbowl XLVI party in Indianapolis, The Main Squeeze is not to be missed. 9:30pm. $11.

15 friday Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic

Tim Prosser and Steve Rich - Silvio’s Organic Pizza

Tim Prosser (the mandolin maniac) and Steve Rich bring listeners a cornucopia of acoustic folk, pop, and originals with voice, guitar and mandolin.

Plus—a surprise special guest every time. 7pm. Free.

John Prine - Michigan Theater

John Prine was the headliner for the very first Ann Arbor Folk Festival, back in 1977. He’s been back many times since, each time with some new life lessons and hard-earned wisdom under his belt. 7:30pm. $45-$69.

16 saturday Classical, spiritual

San Francisco Symphony Hill Auditorium

Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony return with their specialty: Mahler. MTT has been associated with the San Francisco Symphony since his first guestconducting appearance in 1974, and their Mahler Project, a 17-disc set recorded over an eight-year period of all of the

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composer’s symphonies and works for voice with orchestra, has won seven Grammy awards. 8pm. $10.

Techno, Dance

Kero w/ Joel Morgan Necto Nightclub

With over 30 releases on some of electronic music’s most celebrated and innovative labels such as Touchin’ Bass, Bpitch control, Ghostly, Shitkatapult and most recently Wild Oats as well as his own critically acclaimed Detund Records. Kero has established a reputation for his unrepentantly brash, yet cultivated compositions and unforgettable live performances.

9pm. $5.

19 tuesday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Leon Russell - The Ark

The heavily bearded and musically one-of-a-kind Leon Russell was a session keyboardist and producer who worked with Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, Frank Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, Herb Alpert, Eric Clapton, and just about everyone else in between. 7:30pm. $35.

20 wednesday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Houndmouth - The Blind Pig

Roots-rockers Houndmouth are a band best experienced live— featuring loud guitars, bluesy vocals and sing-along choruses. Houndmouth’s whiskeydrenched concerts will rock your face right off. 9pm. $12.

21 thursday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Birds of Chicago - The Ark

Birds of Chicago is JT Nero, a distinctive new American songwriter who lists Mark Twain and Sam Cooke among his biggest songwriting influences. He is a poet of the everyday and the absurd, of loneliness and hope, and he’s a bit of a rock n’ roll preacher. 7:30pm. $15.

22 friday Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Adam’s Ale - Woodruff’s

Part of Ohio’s longstanding jam band scene, Adam’s Ale mesh instrumental harmonies with expressive lyrics, producing infectious dance grooves. Plus, how many bands feature a lead trombone? 9pm. $5.

Acoustic, Folk & Ethnic

Katie Geddes and Friends - Green Wood Coffee House An evening of harmony featuring the Chenille Sisters and All About Eve. 8pm. $15.

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The Ark / Thursday, November 21

One of the hottest acts in roots music today, Birds of Chicago will perform songs from their debut, self-titled album. The collective jumps between minimalist banjo and guitar melodies to full band revivals, all grounded by the dichotic voices of JT Nero and Allison Russell.

The pair sporadically collaborated for years before 2011’s “Mountains/Forests” solidified the arrangement.

With Nero’s mountain-man twang and Russell’s divine tones, the duo has quickly conquered bars, music halls and festivals in the U.S. and Europe. Their live show promises to be an intimate, energizing experience filled with love, electric seahorses and ice cream, among other randomness. 8pm. $15-$22. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1818. theark.org—RA

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Classical, spiritual

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Join A2SO in a winter journey with Tchaikovsky’s seldomheard masterpiece, Symphony No. 1, Winter Dreams. Hear for yourself why the composer himself said this symphony was better than any of my other more mature works. 9pm. $30-$60.

Known for his wicked banjo playing, he has been pushing the boundaries of the instrument for over 30 years. 4pm. $24 - $56.

Winter Dreams - Michigan Theater.

Bela Fleck - Rackham Auditorium

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Vincent York - Vinology

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This multi-instrumentalist is one of the leading veteran performers and instructors Ann Arbor has ever produced, and works in public schools with his group Jazzistry.

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27 wednesday Techno, Dance

J Clark w/ Ayinde Audio - Necto Nightclub

Playing freeform music including indie dance, nu-disco, funk, soul, house, new wave and rare grooves. 9pm. Free.

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop Decent Folk - Woodruff’s

Since 2008, this Ohio quartet has blazed a unique trail along the jam band scene, adding elements of folk, indie and Caribbean music along the way.

Their live shows are characterized by impeccable harmonies and brilliant instrumentals.

9pm. $5.

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Dark side of the beer

by Oliver Roberts, Wolverine State Brewing Co. Head Brewer

The second batch of our famed Massacre Imperial Dark Lager was released on October 25. Every bit as ferocious as its older brother, the 2013 edition serves as reminder that Wolverine State Brewing Co. lagers are not like other lagers. As before, we aged Massacre in “freshly dumped” bourbon barrels to impart distinct whiskey character, but this year we also employed a special double-mashing technique to give us a richer, fuller, more intense beer. The days when “lager” meant “light” are definitely over. Cheers!

Available in 4-packs in the Tap Room at 2019 W. Stadium www.wolverinebeer.com for more info

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1 friday Cinema Night Special: The Low Voltage and Son of Rambow 7pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. aadl.org Free.

The evening will open with a short set from local indie musicians The Low Voltage, and then follow up with the charming 2007 British comedydrama Son of Rambow, wherein two troubled children attempt to re-make the Rambo film, First Blood, by themselves.

Japanese Film Series

7pm. Natural Sciences Auditorium at the Kraus Building. University of Michigan, 830 N. University. lsa.umich.edu/sac/events Free.

UM’s Center for Japanese Studies will host a four-week film series. Each Friday in November will showcase unique, powerful Japanese documentaries from Ogawa Productions, chronicling life across four different villages.

Slated films are ‘Sanrizuka’ (Nov. 1), ‘Dokkoi!’ (Nov. 8), ‘Nippon’ (Nov. 15) and ‘The Magino Village Story’ (Nov. 22).

Hannah Arendt

6pm. Price TBA. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St.. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

In the award-winning ‘Hannah Arendt,’ Barbara Sukowa stars as the influential GermanJewish philosopher and political theorist. This beautifully filmed, dramatic biopic follows Arendt’s controversial reporting of an exNazi’s trial in the early ‘60s. Not rated. This film will also screen Sunday, November 3.

4 monday The Blues Brothers

7pm. $10 general admission; $8 children, students, seniors & veterans; $7.50 members. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St.. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

In this comedy-musical classic, the stylishly stoic Jake and Elwood Blues (John Belushi and Dan Akroyd) are ‘on a mission from God’ to save an orphanage. Watch for cameos from James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Jon Candy, Steven Spielberg and more. Rated R. Advanced tickets available online.

5 tuesday Nebraska

8pm. $22 general admission, $20 students, $18 Michigan Theater members. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

This advance screening of Alexander Payne’s new film, ‘Nebraska’—which follows an elderly father and his estranged son as they travel to claim a million-dollar prize—will feature a live broadcast, post-film interview with the lead actors. Rated R. Tickets available online.

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8 friday Potluck & Sustainability Film Series 6-9pm. Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti.

734-786-8401. growinghope.net Free.

Join Growing Hope, the Ypsilanti District Library, the Ypsilanti Food Co-op, and Transition Ypsi for a community potluck starting at 6pm and a screening of ‘Soul Food Junkies’ at 7pm. This film explores the past and future of soul food, its roots from West Africa to the American South, and its role in the modern health crisis.

12 tuesday End of the Century: the Story of the Ramones

8:30pm. Arbor Brewing Pub & Eatery 114 E. Washington St. 734-213-1393. arborbrewing.com Free.

This 2003 documentary follows legendary punk rockers The Ramones from their humble beginnings in NYC to their induction into the rock and roll Hall of Fame.

14 thursday We Can’t Eat Gold

6-8:30pm. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734- 327-8301. aadl.org Free.

The 2013 documentary We Can’t Eat Gold, casts light on the sustainable living the people have made off the land and sea. It also gives voice to the concern of the Alaska Native elders and youths not only about the future but also the impacts the exploration of Pebble Mine has already had on the Bristol Bay region’s King Salmon and Caribou populations. With government approval pending, will the people’s voice be heard?

Film director Joshua Tucker and producer Giovanna Marcantonio will be on hand to lead the discussion following the viewing of the film. This event is cosponsored by the University of Michigan Community Scholars’ Program.

Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson

There’s only one thing to say about the 1967 film The Graduate: this one's a legend. In the breakout role of his career, Dustin Hoffman plays the title character, who spends his post-college summer "sowing wild oats" with a vivacious older woman, Mrs. Robinson—the original cougar. Events twist and contort when he finds himself falling in love with Mrs. Robinson's daughter. The film's legendary soundtrack by Simon & Garfunkel actually knocked The Beatles' White Album off the #1 spot in the Billboard charts. This psycho-sexual, comedic drama is the 21st highest-grossing film in the United States for good reason. Monday, November 18. 7pm. $10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org—JS

22 friday The Razor’s Edge

7pm. Jewel Heart Buddhist Temple Center, 1129 Oak Valley Dr. 734-994-3387. jewelheart.org/chapters/ann-arbor Free.

The Jewel Heart Buddhist Temple Center will host a screening and discussion of John Byrum’s 1984 film, ‘The Razor’s Edge.’

Adapted from W. Somerset Maugham’s novel, the story follows Bill Murray’s character, a WWI vet, as he seeks peace and enlightenment through his war experiences.

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theater Sisters of mercy UM brings Chekhov classic to Ann Arbor

by Sandor Slomovits

Kate Berg as Irina, Jacqueline Toboni as Masha, and Alex Madda as Olga in the U-M Department of Theatre & Drama's production of "Three Sisters" by Anton Chekhov in a new adaptation by U-M alumna Libby Appel

The University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters November 21-24 at the Arthur Miller Theatre. Priscilla Lindsay, Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre & Drama will direct, and Lindsay Wormser, a sophomore in the BFA-Directing program will serve as assistant director.

Chekhov is one of the most celebrated Russian playwrights of all time—why did you choose to perform one of his plays?

Prof. Lindsay: Chekhov is a delight to direct because he’s so close to the heart of actors and directors. He’s only second to Shakespeare in his characterizations and in his understanding of the human spirit. I think that his material provides an actor with amazing opportunities for growth and exploration.

Wormser: I love that although Chekhov plays are done often, they are not done as often as Shakespeare, so not everyone knows the plot beforehand or has preconceived ideas about the show.

What are the challenges in presenting Chekhov?

Wormser: Not doing Chekhov in his original Russian. Our translator, Libby Appel, has done a remarkable job, but still I feel a lot gets lost in translation. There are many puns, sayings, and references that unfortunately do not quite work in English. However, Libby's contemporary Americanized translation makes it easier for the audience to comprehend than perhaps a Shakespeare play.

Prof. Lindsay: One of the challenges for me will be that I like to move very quickly in a rehearsal period. I like to get a play on its feet and explore the beats in a detailed way. That will not serve me with this play as much. That’ s because I think that Chekhov requires breathing room, the actors need to have the freedom to experiment and create an ensemble of trust in the rehearsal room that really goes beyond the simple blocking and rehearsing of a script.

This is a play about, mostly, young people just setting out on their adult lives. It might be especially meaningful for young actors.

Prof. Lindsay: Definitely. Of all the major Chekhov works, Three Sisters is the most accessible for young actors. I think they’ll really be able to sink their teeth into the joy and the angst, the trials and tribulations of these young people who want to get on with their lives, who yearn to be somewhere other than where they are and who are encountering all those issues that seem so black and white to young people. And then you’ve got the older characters; they’ve lived enough life that they know about how things are not so cut and dried and to be careful what you wish for.

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Photo by Peter Smith Photography Wormser: The themes of Chekhov plays are timeless.

The sisters' longing to go to Moscow reminds me of when I wanted to leave New Jersey and come to Michigan. I wanted to start an independent life, become an adult and I felt as though college could not come soon enough.

Prof: Lindsay: I think in all successful productions of Chekhov, you have to focus on the people. You don’t want to clutter the stage with things or with objects—you want to evoke the feeling of the period. It’s about these people and about their lives, and that’s what I want it to be about. We should feel like we’re immersed in this very specific world and if we’re successful, our rehearsal process will allow this play to bloom.

Thursday, November 21 through Sunday, November 24.7:30pm Thursday; 8pm Friday & Saturday; 2pm Sunday. $28 general admission, $10 with student ID. Walgren Dance Center, Arthur Miller Theater, University of Michigan. 1226 Murfin Ave. 734-764-2538. tickets.music.umich.edu w online Read our full, uncut intervie at ecurrent.com

1 friday Young Frankenstein

7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays. Adults: $16 presale, $18 door; students: $14 presale, $16 door. Community Theatre of Howell, 1400 W. Grand River Ave., Howell. 517-545-1290. cththeatre.org

The classic Mel Brooks comedy film is now one of the funniest musicals of all time. Runs through Sunday, November 10.

2 saturday You Can Dance: Ballet Preljocaj

12pm. Ann Arbor YMCA, 400 W. Washington St. 734-996-9622. ums. org/performances/you-can-danceballet-preljocaj Free.

Join dancers from Ballet Preljocaj as they explore the company’s movement style. No dance experience necessary, all ages above 13 are welcome.

First come first serve.

3 sunday Theater Audition Workshops

2-5pm. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre’s Studio, 322 W. Ann Arbor St. 734-9712228. a2ct.org

Thursdays, 7:30pm; Fridays, 8pm; Saturdays, 3pm and 8pm; Sundays, 2pm. $25-34. Performance Network Theatre, 120 E. Huron St. 734-6630681. tickets.performancenetwork. org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/ tmEvent522.html

Jerry’s Girls is the musical revue of Jerry Herman, and has won six Tony awards including the Lifetime Achievement of Theatre.Runs through Sunday, January 5.

Gulliver’s Travels

7:30pm. $5 kids, $8 adults. WCC College Theater, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 734-971-2228. a2ct.org

This charming adaptation of Johnathan Swift’s classic adventure yarn spins hapless traveller Gulliver through Lilliput. Runs through Sunday, November 17.

16 saturday Five Bowls of Oatmeal IV: The Revenge of Oatmeal 2pm. $5 adults, Free 18 and under.

Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N University Ave. 734-761-3463.

826michigan.org

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre will hold two audition workshops (Nov. 3 & 16) for musical theater actors ages 16 and up. The workshops will be lead by the Civic Theatre’s Les Miserables.

The second workshop will include 10-minute one-on-one coaching sessions.

Must register online.

This collaborative theater festival features plays and shorts prominently featuring oatmeal, written 8-18-year-old students from 826michigan and performed by adult actors from Penny Seats. The event will be hosted by noted playwright Joe Horton. Proceeds benefit 826michigan’s free youth programs.

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The Gravedigger: A Frankenstein Play

White Christmas The Musical

7pm Friday and Saturday. 2pm Sunday. Sponberg Theatre, 124 Quirk Hall, Ypsilanti. $7. 734-487-1220. emich.edu/convocation/emu-theatretickets.html

Thursday, 7pm; Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 3 and 8pm; Sunday, 3pm. $26. Encore Theatre, 3126 Broad St., Dexter. 734-268-6200. theencoretheatre.org

In this staged reading by awardwinning local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, the legendary creature meets a gravedigger. For audiences age 13 and up. Runs through Sunday, November 10.

The Encore Theatre will be presenting Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical, based on the classic 1954 film by the same name. Runs through Friday, December 22.

Les Miserables’

The Firebird

8pm. Adult, $15/ Student and Senior, $13. Davidson Auditorium, 15800 Trenton Rd., Southgate.

This is the first opportunity in the downriver area to see the world famous story of Les Miserables’, based on Victor Hugo’s novel, come to life on stage.

Runs through Saturday, November 16.

The Mystery of Edward Drood

Friday and Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2:30pm. $18. The Players Guild of Dearborn, 21730 Madison, Dearborn.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a musical adaptation of the last story written by Charles Dickens, who died before finishing the story. Runs through Sunday, December 1.

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14 thursday Jerry’s Girls

Left to right: Katie Parzych, Nancy Heusel, David Keren and Matt Berdahl.

Photo by Tom Steppe

Mental flux

For people suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the past and the present bleed together as the fabric of memories—the continuity of a life itself— unravels. It's a heady and tragic scenario, which is why it's so remarkable to see that degenerative process treated with the compassion and tenderness of Kim Carney's Moonglow. Michigan's own Carney tells the story of Maxine, who is placed in an Alzheimer's facility by her own daughter, and struggles to reconstruct her life. Thursday, November 7. 8pm Thurs-Sat, 2pm Sun. $11-22. This play runs through Sunday, November 10. Arthur Miller Theatre inside Walgreen Drama Center. 1226 Murfin Ave. 734-971-0605. a2ct.org—JS

10am and 12:30pm. $15. Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr.. 734-995-0530. wildswantheater.org

This classic Russian fairy tale follows Prince Ivan as he tries to capture the Firebird who has been stealing his golden apples. Runs through Sunday, November 24.

22 friday The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

2pm. $7-$15. Quirk Theatre, 103 Quirk Hall, Ypsilanti. 734-487-1220. emich. edu/convocation/emu-theatretickets.html

Worlds and stories collide in this classic, Christmas comedy.

Runs through Sunday, November 24.

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Turning Japanese at the TMA The rising sun over Toledo

by Louis Meldman

Paul Binnie (Scottish, born 1967), Yoshitoshi’s Ghosts (Yoshitoshi no bakemono) from the series Edo zumi hyaku shoku (A Hundred Shades of Ink of Edo). Color woodblock print, May/June 2004. Toledo Museum of Art, gift of Susan L. Peters, 2012.105

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You have to see the Toledo Museum of Art to believe it. Less than an hour away and yet terra incognita for many art lovers here in cosmopolitan Southeast Michigan. “World class” has become a cliché but there’s not a city on earth that wouldn’t love to have this gem within its jurisdiction. The TMA is always worth the easy drive, but when there’s a special show it’s a must. Case in point: right now there is a complex of interrelated exhibitions with Japanese flavors and themes that my readers and fans have got to, got to, got to see.

The centerpiece is “Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints,” which runs through January 1, 2014. It is the reassembling and reinterpreting of the identical TMA show that electrified the North American art world when it was first exhibited there in 1930, the largest modern Japanese woodblock print spectacle ever assembled in this hemisphere. Now you can—must—see the museum’s same, entire 343-piece collection, still considered the finest in the United States. A prescient gift from local industrialist, H.D. Bennett, the prints have been in hermetic storage since the 1930s and have retained their vivid, ethereal color and their modern— indeed timeless—pristine esthetic.

The prints are from the “shin hanga” (literally “new print”) school of woodblock technique, a revival of traditional Japanese methods mixed with early 20th century western influences, including Impressionism. They comprise a variety of subject matter, including landscapes, seascapes, beautiful women, actors, temples, town and country. In addition to the prints there are companion objects on display – kimonos, Kabuki costumes, samurai swords and armor. There is a major companion catalog, reproducing all 343 works, on sale at the Museum Store or online at toledomuseum.org. A perfect Christmas gift for the loved one who has everything.

East meets West

Also running now through January 5 is “Ebb & Flow: Cross-Cultural Prints.” The 100 pieces drawn principally from the TMA’s collection are an exploration of cross-pollinating artistic exchanges since 1900, particularly between Japan and the West. Whereas the “Fresh Impressions” exhibit showcases the shin hanga school, “Ebb & Flow” features the “sosaku hanga” (“creative prints”) and “kindai hanga” (“modern-contemporary prints”) movements.

Sosaku hanga was the result of Japanese artists starting to travel to the West around the turn of the 20th century.

They were in for something of a shock, given that Japan had been a feudal society only 35 years earlier. One thing that stood out about Western printmaking was that the artist created the art himself from beginning to end: making the design, cutting the blocks, pulling the print, every-

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Yoshimoto’s Ghost ,2004, by Paul Binnie: 21st Centurykindai hanga woodblock print

thing. In Japan, up to that time, each step of the work was divided among different artisans. The kindai hanga are post-War works, including a moving series by JapaneseAmerican artist, Roger Shimomura portraying his time in an American internment camp during World War II. The TMA has also pulled out its entire collection of Japanese netsuke, dating from the Edo Period. At more than 500 pieces it is one of the largest and finest in the world. Netsuke are the fasteners that hold kimonos in place, and the Edo Period dated from 1615 to 1868, the end of the feudal era. The craftsmanship is extraordinary in ceramic, ivory, horn and various woods. In addition, the museum has commissioned local clothing artists to create garments informed by the Japanese artworks on view.

More than 21 pieces were selected for display including Tshirts, head pieces and hair decorations. On the last day of the exhibition, Friday December 27, there will be a massive runway show and reception.

There are also two other major exhibitions running, plus the TMA’s permanent collection, the free-standing glass museum made out of glass (perhaps the finest in the world), and the sculpture gardens that surround the museum. Don’t say I didn’t tell you.

Free. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo OH. Tuesday & Wednesday 10am-4pm; Thursday & Friday 10am-9pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Letters and Words: Another Take

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Text is integral to communication, right? The University Gallery in the EMU Student Center is presenting the exhibition NonText that challenges our conventional assumptions about text as our primary means of narrative communication. The exhibit includes the work of sixteen national and international artists, who have aesthetically manipulated the recognizable qualities of letters and words into visual experiences. Treating them as abstract visual shapes considers alternatives to the text. A reception for NonText will be held on Wednesday, November 13 from 4-7pm; the exhibit runs through Wednesday, December 11. University Gallery at Eastern Michigan University, 900 Oakwood Street, Ypsilanti. 734-487-0465. art.emich.edu/events/non-text—JT

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Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Mini Shrines

University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 South State St., Ann Arbor .

1pm to 4pm. Members, $38; non-members, $45.

Create a mini shrine of Dia de Los Muertos with media artist Michele Riddel Bagnasco to honor a loved one, or celebrate a personal experience. All materials are provided but you can bring small personal items to use as well. To attend register online at annarborartcenter.org at least three days before.

Crafting with Grace 10am-5pm. $2 (12yrs and older).

New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd. 734-368-8897. craftingwithgrace.com Free

Indoor juried arts and crafts show featuring 50-60 artisans and their handcrafted items, including door prize drawings, concessions, baked goods, complimentary face-painting and kids kraft korner. A portion of proceeds will go to help fund those in need.

4 monday Ruth Bardenstein: Structures of Possibilities

Kerrytown Concert House Gallery, 415 North Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com Free.

Ruth Bardenstein creates with structures, diagrams, symbolic communication and other methods of linking in her search for connections that bring insight or simply reveal more clearly the elusiveness and mystery of the whole.

Exhibits are available for viewing Monday-Friday 9:30-5pm during public concerts and by

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appointment. Gallery reception on Wednesday, November 6, 5-7pm. Runs through Tuesday, December 3.

12 tuesday

Indira Freitas Johnson: Ten Thousand Ripples

7pm. Stamps Auditorium, Walgreen Charles R Jr Drama Center, 1226 Murfin Ave. michtheater.org/ series/penny-stamps Free.

The recipient of numerous grants and awards, Indira Freitas Johnson’s work has exhibited internationally and is represented in numerous private and public collections.

Indira’s projects follow the “call and response” tradition prevalent in many cultures. She puts out a call and the community responds so that the final artwork is a hybrid that depends on and is completed by community interaction.

14 thursday Arts of the Arab World Uprisings Keynote Address with CNN Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jill Dougherty

5:30pm. UMMA Helmut Stern Auditorium, 525 South State St. 734-764-0395. lsa.umich.edu/histart/ ArtsOfTheMiddleEastUprisings Free.

During the recent Middle East uprisings, images were disseminated through countless venues as demonstrators and others created visual forms of dissent. This symposium explores these visual arts and other expressive media, bringing together internationally acclaimed journalists, writers, bloggers, activists, cinematographers, photographers, cartoonists, and scholars whose work explores or makes use of image-based modes of communication.

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15 friday Self-Portrait Show

7-9pm. Two Twelve Arts Center, 216 W. Michigan Ave., Saline.

734-944-2787. twotwelvearts.org Free.

This exhibit consists of selfportraits created during or inspired by Two Twelve Arts Center’s self-portrait classes.

Covered styles include pop art, representational, abstract and more across a variety of mediums. This artists’ reception is open to the public, and the work will remain on display for an extended period afterward.

21 thursday Lily Cox-Richard Exhibition: Thicket 9am-5pm. Institute for the Humanities Gallery, 202 S. Thayer St. Free.

A showing of Lily Cox-Richard’s Exhibition: Thicket, which explores her life growing up on the farm, and college accomplishments. Runs through Friday, January 10.

5pm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. michtheater.org/series/ penny-stamps Free.

Part of the Penny W. Stamps Speaker Series, Antony Gormley’s sculptures, installations and public artworks investigate the relationship of the human body to space. Gormley’s work has been widely exhibited throughout the UK and has won international acclaim including the Biennale and Documenta 8 amongst many.

He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, an Honorary Doctor of the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity and Jesus Colleges, Cambridge.

30 saturday 25th Annual Handspinner’s Holiday Fair 10am-4pm. Maththaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Rd. 734-475-7922. Free.

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, holiday shoppers and collectors of fiber art will find a variety of handcrafted items by the Spinner’s Flock handspinning guild. In addition to handspun yarns, this sale will feature knitted, woven and felted garments, toys, dolls,

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ornaments and wall hangings.

Books, spinning wheels and related equipment will also be available and demos will be given throughout the day.

Fragments from the Past: Islamic Art from the Collection of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

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

The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology’s collection of Islamic art ranges from the eighth to the nineteenth century and reflects the brilliant diversity of the cultural traditions of Islam.

Fragments from the Past: Islamic Art from the Collection features vessels, architectural fragments, furniture, and other artifacts from Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, and Iran that reveal the aesthetic attention paid by artisans to the objects of everyday life. Runs through Monday, April 14.

Ongoing

The Real Cinderella Dress and Other Recent Work WSG Gallery, 306 S. Main 734-761-2287. wsg-art.com Free.

The WSG Gallery presents an exhibition of artist, Valerie Mann whose work includes a multitude of re-purposed/ recycled materials. This exhibit runs through Wednesday, January 1.

Rackham Exhibit: Fall Dahlias by Helen Gotlib Rackham Graduate School Exhibition

8am-9pm. Rackham Graduate School, 915 E. Washington St. 734-443-0826. chelsearivergallery. com/projects/rackham-exhibit-2013 Free.

This exhibition is a dynamic and beautiful demonstration of some of the best art being created by the educators, graduates, current students and professionals working in the visual arts. Many of the artists in this show, now educators themselves, or successful professional artists were once the students of the last generation of art teachers and professors working in our local universities, colleges and community colleges. This exhibit runs through Friday, December 13.

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By your estimation, what is the impact that Reddit has had on the American and international internet-using community?

Scientists haven’t quite linked it to a global reduction in GDP growth because of the lost productivity, but I’d like to think it’s helped those 70 million plus people educate and entertain themselves better than ever before.

We’ll really have achieved something once it becomes the platform for online communities to share links and discussions.

Photo by Tanya Kechichian

The internet maverick A conversation with young web

In your book's trailer, you talk about "gatekeepers" to success. Who are they?

It varies, but “gatekeepers” are the incumbents who’ve historically determined the fate of people within the industry. It’s my contention that, thanks to the internet, the future will allow many more awesome people to shine, while before it was managed from the top-down.

pioneer Alexis Ohanian

by Joseph Schafer

Alexis Ohanian has accomplished much in thirty years of life. The Armenian-American internet entrepreneur founded social news website Reddit, one of the largest social websites in the world—if you've never been, think of it as Facebook and Twitter's edgier, more underground cousin. As an activist, he played a pivotal role in the grassroots movements that helped shut down the Stop Online Piracy Act, a controversial internet censorship legislation, in 2012. Now he can add author to his resume. Ohanian's new book, Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century Will Be Made, Not Managed, was released in October. It's basically a hacker's guide to internet entrepreneurship.

Ohanian visited UM in October as part of his first book tour, and chatted with Current about Reddit, his book, and the future of the internet as we know it.

What's the biggest difference between running a website and writing a book?

What about the similarities?

The biggest difference is websites are interactive— once you launch, it's expected that the product will continue to improve; the book is done and I can't do any last minute code updates. What they have in common is true of everything: you've got to make something people want.

I'm really proud of this book, especially the new book smell.

Your work addresses the impact the internet has made on business, but what has been its impact on society and political systems, globally?

Are things like the Arab Spring and Occupy, obviously connected to web culture, isolated incidents or indicators of a larger trend?

They’re part of a bigger trend, for sure, but keep in mind that we’re in new territory here. The reason I’m so vigilant about protecting the open internet is because we’ve seen a glimpse at the promise, but nothing is guaranteed. We’re on the frontier and there is no future but what we make.

What is the origin of the infamous Reddit alien?

I was a bored senior in marketing class and doodled it in my notes, then went home and reproduced it digitally.

We didn’t even have the site functionality fleshed out yet, but I knew we needed a mascot—an alien from the future.

And of course: would you rather fight 100 duck sized horses or one horse-sized duck?

I’d rather fight 100 duck sized buckeyes, am I right? I could totally take them.

Ohanian's book can be purchased at withouttheirpermission.com

A round of applause

It's about time 826michigan received the credit they deserve. Earlier this year, the Library of Congress awarded 826 National (a nonprofit organization of which 826michigan is a part) with 2013 Library of Congress American Literacy Award. The award will hopefully precede an increase in funding for the literary nonprofit, which provides writing outreach programs, workshops and tutoring for students, supplying them with the tools they need to become better writers.

826michigan, founded in part by lauded author David Eggers, and has been bringing literacy to the Ann Arbor, Detroit and Yspilanti areas for eight years. Show your local writers some love, and maybe volunteer. 734-761-3463. 826michigan.org—JS

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ongoing Krav Maga Self-Defense Class

Every Monday, 7:30-9pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 7-8:30pm. $60 monthly fee. Commando Krav Maga Chelsea, 14495 N. Territorial Rd., Chelsea.

734-904-5003. commandokravmagachelsea.com

Commando Krav Maga (CKM) is one of the most efficient martial arts, and is utilized by Israeli Special Forces. Learn the art of CKM during these weekly self-defense classes, which focus on disarming, take downs and mental fitness.

Private lessons available.

Starry night

Photo by: Doug Scobel

Hudson Mill Metropark, Dexter / Saturday, November 9th Calling all local astronomy buffs: from sunset ‘till midnight, join the Peach Mountain Observatory for a look at the sky through the center's high-tech instruments. Participants are invited to use the observatory’s huge, 24-inch McMath Telescope.

Program will be cancelled if the sky is overcast or if there is inclement weather; if in doubt, call 734-9753248 after 4pm the day of the event. Participants are encouraged to bring their own telescopes. Sunset.

Free. Peach Mountain Observatory, North Territorial Rd., about 1 mile west of Hudson Mill Metropark, Dexter. 734-975-3248. umich.edu—GMK

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1 friday Aerial Sampler

6:30-8pm. $25. Ann Arbor Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. 734-726-0353. a2aviary. com/offerings/aerial-sampler

Learn the basics of aerial artistry. Try out the aerial silks, lyra (aerial hoop) and static trapeze, with assistance from professional aerialists. Check online for rules. Space is limited. Call for reservations throughout the month.

2 saturday Ann Arbor Annual Arts and Crafts Show

10am-5pm. $2. New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd. 734-368-8897. craftingwithgrace.com

This indoor juried arts and crafts show will feature 50-60 artisans and their handcrafted

items. The day will feature prize drawings, concessions, baked goods, complimentary facepainting, and a kids kraft korner.

Free parking with complimentary shuttle service. A portion of the proceeds go to help fund those in need.

Hoop House Basics

10am-Noon. $10 (suggested donation). Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Looking to grow your vegetable garden year-round? Come to this workshop about how to install your own backyard hoop house and extend your growing season. Led by Growing Hope Founder and Executive Director, Amanda Edmonds.

Cold Weather Bicycling

2pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 229 West Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti.

734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free.

You can enjoy riding your bike all year long. The Ypsilanti District Library will be teaching how to dress for cold weather riding, what precautions to take, and what equipment you’ll need.

3 sunday Fall Color Rides

$35. Waterloo Stables, 17030 Bush Road, Chelsea. 734-475-3170. horsenaroundstablesatwaterloo.com

Take a ride through the beautiful Michigan landscape and see the breathtaking fall colors and wild animals. Bring a sweater and your camera!

6 wednesday Growing Hope Center Tour 4:30-5:30pm. Growing Hope, 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti.

734-786-8401. growinghope.net Free.

Enjoy an intimate tour of the Growing Hope Center, including the 1.4 acre demonstration urban farm. The Center showcases how urban lots can maximize production for income. Reservations requested.

Ethics and Living Collections: A View from the Zoo 6:30-8pm. University of Michigan, Museum of Art auditorium, 525 South state St. 734-936-6678. ummsp.lsa.umich.edu

This presentation addresses the complex and significant ethical issues surrounding the conservation and welfare of animals living within zoos.

8 friday Chuck Brodsky

8pm. $15. Green Wood Coffee House, 120 S. State St. 734-662-4536.

There is no better storyteller than Chuck Brodsky. Chuck’s soulful and compassionate voice brings his characters to life, and is the perfect instrument for infusing his lyrics with heartfelt humanity or biting wit.

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FUMCN Co-op Preschool’s Fundraising Auction 6:30pm. 242 Community Church, 10 South Maple Rd.

The FUMCN pre-school hosts its annual fundraising auction with items, gift certificates, and one-of-a-kind treasures from parents and local businesses in Ann Arbor. Silent auction starts at 6:30pm with preview of live auction items, live auction starts promptly at 8pm. .

9 saturday

Stakes & Choices with Natalie Bakopoulos

1-3:30pm. $25 per writer/ $40 for two.

826michigan, 115 E. Liberty St. 734-761-3463. 826michigan.org

Natalie Bakopoulos received her MFA from the University of Michigan, where she currently teaches. Her first novel, The Green Shore, was published in June 2012 by Simon & Schuster. Join Natalie and 826michigan for an afternoon of writing, discussion, and treats from Zingerman’s Bakehouse. .

Bramble Patch Care

10am-1pm. $10 (suggested donation). Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Gerry Donaldson and Ginny Golembiewski, who led the popular fruit tree workshop in early spring, return to teach all you need to know about how to plant and care for berry bushes.

everything else 10 sunday Fireside Fun

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

There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. Bring your family, camp chairs, and s’mores fixings. An outdoor campfire and plenty of marshmallows will be provided.

Eco-Restoration Workdays 9am-Noon. Reader Center, 1610 Washington Heights.

734-647-7600. lsa.umich.edu/mbg

Enjoy and learn about the beautiful natural areas at Nichols Arboretum as you contribute to the restoration efforts. Education and tools provided. Individuals welcome to drop-in; groups register in advance. Volunteers under age 18 must submit a permission form prior to participation; those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

13 wednesday The Shadow Side of Social Change & Spiritual Groups 7-8:30pm. $5 (suggested donation).

Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom, 114 S. Main Street. umich.edu/~mackeyj

Explore the benefits of greater honesty and awareness for our-

selves and our communities.

Facilitator: Jeanne Mackey, MSW.

15 saturday “Tellabration” Storytelling Concert for Adults

7:30pm. $15. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1400 West Stadium Blvd. 734-6623770. annarborstorytelling.com

Jeff Doyle will be the MC and guest storyteller. Other tellers are Beverly Black, Lyn Davidge, Jane Fink, Jill Halpern, Jennifer Otto, Judy Schmidt and Gertrude Warkentin. Anna Haines-Smith will provide interpretation for the deaf and Beverly Black will play harp music.

16 saturday Lantern-Lit Full Moon Walk

6-7:30pm. Individual, $8; family, $30; free for LSNC Members. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org

Enjoy an enchanting self-led lantern-lit walk through Black Pond Woods. Read poems along the way, make moon shadows and then warm up around the fire with hot cocoa and story telling.

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17 sunday Writing In Nature/ Writing In Place

2pm. Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org Free.

The Leslie Science & Nature Center present the Writing In Nature/Writing in Place workshop where writers of all levels will be able to explore how the surroundings, especially those in the natural world, shape how we express ourselves.

18 monday College Humor Live

8pm. $15, advance/ $18, door. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 314 E. Liberty. 734-996-9080, aacomedy.com

Check out stand-up and skits at this one-night only event, featuring stars from the award-winning comedy website College Humor, including Jake Hurwitz, Amir Blumenfeld and Streeter Seidell. Advance tickets available online.

19 tuesday Intervention

7:30-9pm. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. 734-485-8725. dawnfarm.org Free.

Intervention will be presented

by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay; Intervention specialists, chemical dependency therapists and trainers. They are also bestselling authors of Love First: A New Approach to Intervention for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request.

20 wednesday Washtenaw Wanderers Walking Club

7pm. R.E.I. Store Meeting Room, 970 W. Eisenhower Parkway. ava.org

Don’t miss this monthly meeting of the Washtenaw Wanderers Walking Club.

Exquisite Corpses: Our Dialogue with the Dead in Museums 6:30-8pm. University of Michigan, Museum of Art auditorium, 525 South State St. 734-936-6678. ummsp.lsa.umich.edu

This presentation explores visitors’ reactions to fascinating and disquieting post-mortem human imagery by examining anatomical collections and ownership of the dead. Human remains exhibited at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia form a backdrop to this dialogue and illustrate the contradictory and challenging messages anatomical displays convey to visitors.

Social Media for Urban Gardeners

6:30-8pm. $10 (suggested donation). Growing Hope Center, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Come learn to maximize communication through social media to recruit volunteers and promote your community garden or urban farm.

23 saturday Mix: 2013 Holiday Season Runway Show & Gala 7pm. Mix, 130 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-961-8704.

Enjoy cocktails, sweet and savory appetizers and of course, a fantastic runway show.

28 thursday Turkey Trot 5K

8:45am. Downtown Ann Arbor.

248-921-2720. theturkeytrot.com Free.

Join thousands of runners on Thanksgiving Morning for a 5K jog and some hot chocolate before your Thanksgiving feast.

Registration is open online until November 25.

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— Detroit & Toledo Saturday, November 9 The Devil Makes Three

Santa Cruz-based rockers The Devil Makes Three combine acoustic music with bluegrass, jazz and rockabilly to create their purely American brand of folk punk. They’ll bring their whiskey-fueled live show to St. Andrews Hall on Saturday, November 9 for a good ol’ fashioned throwdown, Detroit Rock City-style. From Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival to small bars and clubs across the U.S., the trio—quartet if you actually include the red guy—guarantee a raucous, unforgettable performance at all of their shows.

9pm. $15. St. Andrews Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit.

313-961-8961. standrewsdetroit.com

Wednesday, November 13 Built to Spill

Indie? Hip? These words are old hat to Built to Spill, the raucous Boise, Idaho-based garage rock band. The group paved the way for modern independent rock. Even after they signed with Warner Brothers, they maintained a large degree of creative control over their reverb-driven riffs and bittersweet, working man lyrical approach.

7pm. $20. St. Andrews Hall, 431 E. Congress St., Detroit. 313-961-8961. standrewsdetroit.com

Friday, November 22 Jerry Seinfeld

Regardless of whether you think he's funny or not (we totally think he's funny), Jerry Seinfeld is probably the most well-known stand-up comedian alive. You may recall the NYC-based sitcom that bears his name—the so-called “show about nothing”—which TV Guide called the greatest television show of all time. Seinfeld is bringing this upperWest-Side sense of humor back to Toledo for one night of stand-up.

7pm. $48-$78. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

Ongoing

Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints In the 1930's, the Toledo Museum of Art presented two landmark exhibitions featuring the works of 15 contemporary Japanese artists who had revived the traditional art of woodblock prints known as the shin hanga, or "new print," movement. Eighty years later, the Museum has reassembled and reinterpreted those shows in a major fall exhibition. See pg.30 for more details. Free.

Runs through Wednesday, January 1. The Toledo Museum of Art, 445 Monroe St., Toledo 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org see art beat on pg. 30 for more details

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Just Browsing Across 1. Hill staffer 5. Chinese action star in “Lethal Weapon 4” 10. Trans-Siberian Railroad city 14. Beijing environmental issue 15. The skin is the largest one in humans 16. Silver of political and sports analysis 17. Baller’s wheel decorations 19. Company that hired 16-Across away from the New York Times 20. Animal with shoes 21. “Bossypants” author 22. Assists, e.g.

23. One seeing the sites?

26. Apartment rental caveat 28. Met VIP, e.g.

33. High Times centerfold, perhaps 34. Caesarean section?

35. 1980s Buick series 38. S&M prop 39. “I’ll call you,” on Telemundo 41. Rowing need 42. Metal fusion 44. Beret’s place 45. Mrs. Krabappel 46. Category for some research vessels 49. Art Ensemble of Chicago sax player Mitchell 51. “Sounds fair to me” 52. Subject of Machu Picchu builder Pachacuti 53. Vintage film channel, briefly 56. Gives a boost 60. American-born Jordanian queen 61. Tourist area where one might drive past the game 64. Small denomination of a golden Galleon, in “Harry Potter” 65. UMich student’s concern 66. Chop ___ 67. Match parts 68. Takes too much of, as a drug 69. Hot, as a former lover, in slang

40. Lone 43. Old-time farmers’ rides 45. Orbital path 47. “C’mon, Tigers!”

48. West Coast state, briefly 49. Curling arenas 50. QB or conductor’s cue 54. Word after E or ID 55. Degs. for performance artists 57. Imitation

58. “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” band 59. American vodka brand 62. Hubbub 63. Stimpy’s partner

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Down 1. “In the Beginning” author Sholem 2. Disclaimer letters before a message board comment 3. ___ Rebellion (19th-century Rhode Island Republican insurrection) 4. Search for oneself, in a way?

5. Ann Arbor singer and former student activist Reilly 6. Eff up 7. Comment before a break in the rat race 8. Square 9. Harmonized 10. Dollar bill 11. Young Skywalker’s teacher 12. Patron of puking outside Irish pubs before noon, casually 13. Some British cigarettes 18. Land form in the Southwestern U.S. 24. Upper hand 25. Famed section of Venice 27. Palindromic Porter picked third by the Wizards in the 2013 NBA draft 28. “Quantum of Solace” Bond girl Kurylenko 29. Bell sound 30. Youth program rank that requires 21 merit badges 31. Back-to-school shopping purchase 32. On top of the world 36. Gives one star to 37. History book sections, say 39. This club has one

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style sense Article and Photo by Natasha Barros

Interview with

Dri Mello -

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How you describe your style?

If I have to describe my style with words, I would say “Casual - Free.” Usually I wear casual and I love to have the freedom to mix pieces in a way that I like the look and feel comfortable. I don’t follow any trends, for example I love skinny jeans but I never wear them, it makes me feel very uncomfortable.

How does your work influences in your style?

I work painting on canvas, creating different things and having new ideas all the time. For sure it has lots of influence on my style. It’s funny because many times I imagine a look and I just can’t find the pieces at any store.

What else influences your style?

I don’t follow fashion trends.... rarely I look fashion magazines, and I would never ever buy a shoe or something just because I saw some top DELL LAPTOP Computer. model or a famous person wearing it. But, as Extremely fast, professional an ordinary woman, I love to go shopping and grade model. Excellent condition. explore the stores, of course I have my favorite Windows 7, Premium software ones, like Diesel, Lucky Brand, Fossil, Puma, Juicy bundle. Perfect for home, school Couture, I love independent designers, but if I or business. Six month warranty. find something that I really love, I don’t care about $399. 717-653-6314 the brand or the store. It can happen even at the ------------------------------------- grocery store.

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