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Best of Washtenaw Your favorites for everything local

green corner 5

Learning in the wild

beer:Ypsi Alehouse 22

Gastropub food and small-batch beer

by Louis W. Meldman

music: A festival for the people 25

Patsy Cline

by Tami Sackett A review of Encore Theatre Company’s latest show

AFC Ann Arbor

by Chris Crowder Checking in with the local soccer squad.

Fuzz Fest continues to expand

by Jeff Milo

30 theater: Take a bow Redbud

A prize-winning performance caps another season

by Harold Rothbart

34 art: SculptureWalk Chelsea Enjoy the summer art scene in Chelsea

by Louis W. Meldman

40 Cannabis: Curing Cancer Local doc explains new findings

by Ken Wachsberger

42 everything else 46 crossword COVER ARTIST: Ashanti Africana is a multimedia artist forming a new world with her immense collection of consciousness.

She is a force that has been awakened so expect her influence to stretch beyond the stars. Follow her on Instagram @ashantiafricana

Last Month’s most read stories on

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 New No Thai Can’t get enough No Thai? The fast-casual Thai restaurant is set to open another Ann Arbor location at 2276 S. Main St. No word yet on the opening date.

Learning in the wild

Shows like Survivorman and Man vs. Wild helped ignite America’s interest in wilderness survival techniques. Washtenaw County is no different, as abundant outdoor areas and local plants make it the perfect place to explore and learn! The Waterloo Natural History Association is giving participants a chance to do just that with “Edible, Medicinal or Poisonous?”, an event led by Rowena Conahan, founder of the Nature Learning Community. Walk on the Discovery Center trails and learn to classify plants. Advance registration required. —ZM Sunday, June 5. 2pm. $2/person, $5/families.

Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea.

734-475-3170. wnha.org

fyi Motivation at the Masonic

While Southeast Michigan is home to innovative and inspired entrepreneurs, everyone needs a little push.

That’s where the Get Motivated Business Seminar comes in. A lively stage show (including pyrotechnics and special effects) will keep audiences entertained while celebrated minds give presentations on all things businessrelated. Kick-start your great idea with a performance The Wall Street Journal called, “A barnstorming Feel-Good Tour de Force.” —ZM Wednesday, June 15. 8am-5:45pm. $29-$149/ presale, $69-$499/door. Detroit Masonic Temple, 500 Temple St., Detroit. 1-800-905-7780. getmotivated.com

 Bye-bye Big Boy The Big Boy restaurant at the Zeeb Rd. I-94 exit has closed. The structure will be converted into a new, as yet undisclosed, eatery.  Dogs rejoice Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously to approve a plan to create a new dog rec area in Broadway Park along the Huron. The off-leash park, about an acre, should be open this summer.  New kind of house A two-story bath house— a mix of sauna space and bath areas—is coming to 319 N. Main St. courtesy of Sun Baths.

 Graduate Hotels Formerly the Dahlmann Campus Inn, the Graduate Ann Arbor will feature a bar, a coffee bar serving coffee from La Colombe and fresh juices at 615 E. Huron St.

 More Wolverine Wolverine State Brewing Company has expanded to allow them to double the quantity of beer they produce and distribute, as well as greater brewing variety.

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Shopping + Services New Business

Tiny Buddha Yoga 1717 Pauline Blvd 734-926-5040 tinybuddhayoga.com

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215 N. Main St. See p.21 for more information!

The results are in, and the readers have spoken. Featuring new categories with a mix of perennial frontrunners and a bevy of new winners, the Best of Washtenaw 2015 results showcase the eclectic mix of businesses, individuals, arts and entertainment that makes Washtenaw County a wonderful place to live.

Local Women’s Boutique

Vintage to Vogue

Caterer

Runner Up: Spencer Cheese

415 N. 5th Ave. 734-665-9110 shopv2v.com

Greenhouse

Runner Up: Collected Works

359 Metty Dr. #4 734-930-4270 katherines.com

Downtown Home & Garden

210 S. Ashley St 734-662-8122 downtownhomeandgarden.com Runner Up: Bloom! Garden

Home Boutique

Bed & Butter

333 S. Main St. 734-436-8905 shopbedandbutter.com Runner Up: Found

Antique Store

Treasure Mart 529 Detroit St. 734-662-1363 treasuremart.com

Runner Up: Arcadian

Thrift Store

Ann Arbor PTO 2280 S. Industrial Hwy. 734-996-9155 a2ptothriftshop.org

Runner Up: Salvation Army

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Local Men’s Boutique

Katherine’s Catering Runner Up: EAT

Van Boven

Party/Wine Store

Runner Up: Today

1928 Packard St. 734-662-0798 morganandyork.com

Shoe Store

Runner Up: Wine Castle

2517 Jackson Ave. 734-662-8118 mastshoes.com

Place to throw a party

326 S. State St. 734-665-7228

Mast

Morgan & York

Arbor Brewing Co.

Runner Up: Foot Prints

720 Norris St. 734-480-2739 arborbrewing.com

Jewelry Store

Runner Up: Weber’s

205 E. Liberty St. 734-994-4848 abragem.com

Hotel

Abracadabra

Weber’s

Runner Up: Lewis

3050 Jackson Rd. 734-769-2500 webersinn.com

Farm Market

Runner Up: Graduate Inn (Campus Inn)

Ann Arbor Farmers Market 315 Detroit St. 734-794-6255

Runner Up: White Lotus

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place to study Ugly Mug

317 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti 734-484-4684 uglymugypsi.com There’s no shortage of quiet spots to curl up with a textbook around the area, but Ugly Mug Cafe and Roastery took home the prize in the inaugural year for this new category. Featuring well-sourced coffee and plenty of space to spread out, Ugly Mug also hosts live music for that needed distraction when studying becomes too much.

Runner Up: Sweetwater’s

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Open 10a - 8p , 7 Days a Week

300 W. Huron, corner N. First (734) 623-1951 relaxstation.com

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Natural Food Store

People’s Food Co-Op 216 N. Fourth Ave 734-994-9174 peoplesfood.coop

Hey Ann Arbor!

Whoa, Best Coffee Shop?!

We’re flattered and amazed.

Thanks for finding us. It’s the people that make RoosRoast great. YOU ARE THE PEOPLE.

Summer Fest, the Art Fairs and People’s Food Co-Op winning Best Natural Food Store — some things have just become an Ann Arbor tradition. Featuring weekly events and classes championing healthy living, the CoOp is a staple run by the community, for the community.

Runner Up: Arbor Farms

Quality Grooming LLC Professional Pet Grooming

Roastery and cafe

1155 Rosewood St Ann Arbor, MI

downtown

117 E. Liberty Ann Arbor, MI

By appointment, All Breeds, Open Weekends 2163 W. Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI

734-665-4699

734.222.9202

“Thanks to all our great customers at Quality Grooming for choosing us as your favorite pet salon!”

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Best of Best Pet Salon and Washtenaw Runner-Up Doggy Daycare M?DD;H H; (&', ; 7: ; H IË 9>E?9

Music Store

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Encore Used Book Store

Dawn Treader

Florist

Pot & Box

514 E. Liberty St. 734-995-1008 dawntreaderbooks.com

3756 Plaza Dr. 734-368-2130 potandbox.com

Runner Up: Kaleidoscope

Runner Up: Tom Thompson

Independent Book Store

Literati

Car Dealer

Germain

124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567 literatibookstore.com

2601 S. State St. 734-761-3200 germainhonda-annarbor.com

Runner Up: Nicola’s

Runner Up: Varsity Ford

Comic Book Store

Vault of Midnight

Auto Repair

Convenience Auto

219 S. Main St. 734-998-1413 vaultofmidnight.com

2280 W Liberty St. 734-769-0170 convenienceauto.com

Runner Up: Orion Auto

SIC Transit

1033 Broadway St. 734-327-6900 sictransitcycles.com

June 3: Adam Labeaux June 10: Olivia Millerschin June 17: Cold Tone Harvest rts June 24: Spare Pa

Doggy Day Care

Karnik Pet Lodge 405 N. Maple Rd. 734-327-6920 karnik.us

Runner Up: Phillis Engelbert

Pet Salon

Quality

2163 W. Stadium Blvd.

734-665-4699 qualitygrooming.net Runner Up: Jay’s Groom & Go

Best white knight

Golf Course

Runner Up: John Humphrey

2120 Traver Rd. 734-794-6245

Radio Host

Runner Up: U of M Golf Course

107.1 WQKL-FM

Trevor Staples

Martin Bandyke Runner Up: Lucy Ann Lance

Runner Up: Wheels In Motion

Live Music Schedule

Runner Up: Underground Sound

Runner Up: Stadium

Leslie Golf Course

Bicycle Shop

417 E. Liberty St. 734-662-6776 encorerecordsa2.com

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LIVE Bluegrass Wednesdays 8-10pm

Live Music Fridays 9-11pm LIVE Jazz Sundays 6-8pm

420 N. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 UÊ£xÊ ÕÌiÃÊ7iÃÌÊ vÊ Ê ÀL À UÊ ÀiiÊEÊ « iÊ*>À }

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Cool Pros

Dentist

Dr. Jane Klaes, IHA

Regina Dailey 221 N. Ingalls St. 734-996-0055 reginadailey.com

3200 W. Liberty Rd. # C 734-761-2581 ihacares.com

Runner Up: Keith Dobracki, Ann Arbor’s Dentist

Real estate agent

Martin Bomia

Runner Up: Middy Matthews

Bank

U of M Credit Union

Lawyer

Will Farah

Conlin Travel 3270 Washtenaw Ave. 734-677-0900 conlintravel.com

East Stadium Chiro, Brian Koes

Optometrist

Runner Up: Carla Critar-Assali

2117 W. Stadium Blvd.

734-926-0114 affordablevetservices.com

Chiro

Runner Up: Alan Harris

A writer, public speaker, and television and radio voice, Bacon recently wrote Endzone: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Michigan Football. With an entertaining style and unparalleled insight into Wolverine football, it’s no surprise journalism students are lining up to take his classes.

Affordable Vet

Runner Up: Jafferson Travel

Farah William PLLC 214 S Main St. #203 734-769-8323

johnubacon.com

Vet

Travel Agent

Runner Up: Bank of Ann Arbor

John U. Bacon

Runner Up: John ‘Jack’ Sheerer

Runner Up: Ann Arbor Animal Hospital

401 Washtenaw Ave. 734-662-8200 umcu.org

Professor

Doctor

2216 Medford Rd. 734-971-1777 eschiropractic.com

Dr. Steven Bennett, Bennett Optometry

Runner Up: Family Chiro, Dr. Christianson

117 S. Main St. 734-665-5306 bennettoptometry.com Runner Up: Joyce Takahashi

Demond Johnson

CEO of a2fitnesspros

cont’d on p12

Stay healthy, live well!

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Instagram/Farm White Lotus Farms 7217 W. Liberty Rd. 734-707-1284 whitelotusfarms.com

All of Washtenaw County is tuning into White Lotus Farms’ instagram account featuring artful shots of their farm, from its fresh produce, cheeses, and breads, to its bucolic farmland. Sample their products in person when the Farm Cart opens May 7.

Farm Runner Up: Tantre Instagram Runner Up: visit Ann Arbor

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NorthsideGrill.com Thanks for voting us Best Middle Eastern Cuisine in Washtenaw County!

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O&W, Inc. employs over 190 people, and responsibly distributes over 140 brands of beer. Support local, support O&W, Inc.

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Dining + Drinking Chinese

Panda House

229 N. Maple Rd. 734-662-1818 pandahousechinesefood.com

Italian

Breakfast

347 S. Main St. 734-930-6100 palioannarbor.com

1015 Broadway St. 734-995-0965 northsidegrill.com

Palio

Northside Grill

Burger

Runner Up: Paesano

Runner Up: Angelo’s

304 S. Ashley St. 734-663-4590 blimpyburger.com

Middle Eastern

Brew Pub/Micro

314 E. Liberty St. 734-995-5060

2019 W. Stadium Blvd.

734-369-2990 wolverinebeer.com

Jerusalem Garden

Runner Up: Lucky

Runner Up: Palm Palace

Japanese

Mexican

2222 Hogback Rd. 734-971-5168 yotsuba-restaurant.com

36 E. Cross St. 734-340-6010 maizmexican.com

Yotsuba

Maiz

Bartender

Runner Up: Jolly Pumpkin

220 Felch St. 734-882-2169 annarbordistilling.com

Food Cart

Ricewood 1928 Packard St. ricewoodbbq.com

Runner Up: Tios

Runner Up: Hut K Chaat

Korean

Deli

Best Dessert

505 E. Liberty St. #200 734-995-8668 tomukun.com

422 Detroit St. 734-663-3354 zingermansdeli.com

Zingerman’s

Runner Up: Arirang

Runner Up: Maize & Blue

Thai

Diner

Tuptim

4896 Washtenaw Ave. 734-528-5588 tuptim.com Runner Up: Marnee Thai

Fleetwood Diner

300 S. Ashley St. 734-995-5502 thefleetwooddiner.com

The Earle

121 W. Washington St. 734-994-0211 theearle.com Runner Up: Sidetrack

300 W. Liberty St. 734-922-5383 blankslatecreamery.com

Looking Good, Feeling Good Hair Cut

Facial/skin

333 Maynard St. #201 734-929-0453 douglasj.com

301 N. 5th Ave. 734-545-4303 jessicasapothecary.com

Runner Up: Sweetwaters

Runner Up: Tricho

Runner Up: Vis a Vis

Massage Therapy

Yoga/Pilates

Runner Up: Mezes Greek Grill

1155 Rosewood St. 734-222-9202 roosroast.com

Relaxstation

local. unique. handmade.

THE EYRIE

A Michigan Artisan Market 50 East Cross Street Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198 734.340.9286 theeyrie.net Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Happy Hour

Roos Roast

Ahmo’s

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Runner Up: Matt, The Black Pearl

Douglas J. Aveda

Coffee Shop

341 E. Huron St. 734-662-4445 ahmosdeli.com

Blank Slate Creamery

Phil Atee, Ann Arbor Distillery

Runner Up: La Dolce Vita

Runner Up: Bell’s

Greek

Runner Up: Frita Batidos

Wolverine Brewing

Runner Up: Godaiko

Tomukun BBQ

Blimpy Burger

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300 W. Huron St. 734-623-1951 relaxstation.com

Runner Up: Body Conscious

Day Spa

Bellanina

201 N. 4th Ave. 734-327-1000 bellaninadayspa.com Runner Up: Vis a Vis

Jessica’s Apothecary

Tiny Buddha Yoga

1717 Pauline Blvd 734-926-5040 tinybuddhayoga.com Runner Up: A2 Yoga

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What’s a cat café?

Best of naw Washte;H M?DD

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by Lars Norén translated by Marita Lindholm Gochman Thursday, June 23 and Friday June 24 at 8 Sunday, June 26 at 2 (NO SATURDAY PERFORMANCE) A2CT Studio (&',

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322 W Ann St | Ann Arbor, MI | 48104

A cool place to hang out and enjoy the company of our friendly cats! Work, play, use the free Wi-Fi, participate in Yoga with Cats, Family Mew-Vie nights + more.

And if you happen to fall in love, adopt!

PRIME PRIME RIB RIB

5245 Jackson Rd, Ste. A1, Ann Arbor | tinylions.org 734.661.3530 | Open 10-7 Tuesday - Saturday, 10-5 Sunday

THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.

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LIVE LOBSTER • PRIME RIB • FRESH SEAFOOD

A CL ASSIC COMEDY

June 16 - August 27, 2016 3050 Jackson Rd • (734) 665-3636 • webersinn.com

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Laith Al-saadi

Interview by Saul Jacobs Current: What do you miss most about Ann Arbor?

Laith Al-Saadi: I miss the people, my friends and family. I’m a huge foodie so I miss my Zingerman’s and Casey’s Tavern.

What are some of your favorite places to play in town?

Ann Arbor really doesn’t have many venues with stages. They’ve been dwindling since I started playing.

I really enjoyed playing regularly at Weber’s. I of course enjoy playing at the Blind Pig, although I don’t do so very often.

Who are some local musicians you’re into?

We have world class musicians in Ann Arbor. We have Paul Keller who plays with jazz greats around the world, Rick Roe, the Macpodz. I like George Bedard and the Kingpins, they are the townie band. George is a great 50s rockabilly guitar player.

Are you excited about coming back to play Sonic Lunch this month? I ’m really excited to get back home. This is my 9th Sonic Lunch in a row, one year I did two. I think it’s a great series, I’m so proud of having it in my hometown. It’s great that the Bank of Ann Arbor does it, of course kudos to Matthew Altruda for giving everyone a free concert series with great music.

Anything else that you want to add about Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor is absolutely home. I’m incredibly proud to be from there and have stuck around because I love it more than any other place I’ve been. We have the best of all worlds. It’s a beautiful, safe city and we have all of the advantages culturally of big cities. We have intelligent people and a progressive, liberal city that has been the first in many things. There are so many things about Ann Arbor that I’m proud to represent.

So we shouldn’t expect you to pack your bags and head to Hollywood for good?

I really think I would have done that a long time ago if that’s what I wanted to do. My career might necessitate a move, but my goal is to stay in Ann Arbor. We have something special, it’s a part of who I am as a person, I don’t want to water that down. I want to contribute to the scene that supported me and make sure that the level of entertainment that we have around is good.

Laith Al-Saadi at Bank of Ann Arbor’s Sonic Lunch Liberty Plaza, 255 E. Liberty St. Thursday, June 9. Noon. soniclunch.com

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best jazz/blues

Fitness Center

A2 Fitness Professionals 250 W. Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 130 734-222-5080 a2fitnesspro.com

Runner Up: Ann Arbor YMCA

Best Trainer

Demond Johnson, A2 Fitness Professionals A2 Fitness Professionals 250 W. Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 130 734-222-5080 a2fitnesspro.com

Runner Up: Daniel Roth, Blue Lion Fitness

Cool Eyewear

Music Street Musician

DJ

Runner Up: Tommy Spaghetti

Runner Up: 14KT

Runner Up: Bennett Optometry

New Band

Folk/Country

Tattoo/Piercing

Runner Up: Handsome

Runner Up: Appleseed

Stranger

Collective

Local Album

Hip Hop

Mothership by Muruga & The Cosmic Hoedown Band

Runner Up: Muruga Booker

See

308 S. State St. 734-622-8056 seeeyewear.com

Lucky Monkey 308 S. Ashley St. 734-623-8200 luckymonkeytattoo.com

Runner Up: Name Brand

Tanning

Tropical Illusions

1898 Whittaker Rd. 734-547-8200 tropicalillusionstanning.com

Violin Monster Just a Tourist

DJ Mixwell Matt Jones

Duke Newcombe Narrow Canyons by Just Runner Up: Evan Haywood a Tourist Jazz Blues Laith Al Saadi Runner Up: The Fathershipcont’d on p18

Runner Up: Tan 360

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Rock

Muruga Booker Runner Up: Scissor Now

Place to see live music

The Ark

316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451 theark.org

pre-game hangeout

Runner Up: The Blind Pig

Pick up bar

Necto

516 E. Liberty St. 734-994-5436 necto.com Runner Up: The Alley

Cocktail Bar

The Last Word 301 W. Huron St. thelastwordbar.com

Runner Up: The Raven’s Club

Dance Club

Necto Ashley’s 338 S. State St. 734-996-9191 ashleys.com Ashley’s is close enough for a walk to The Big House, but get there early on game day. Football season is a great time to embark on Ashley’s beer tour, which rewards guests for sampling beers. from around the globe.

516 E. Liberty St. 734-994-5436 necto.com Runner Up: Live

Entertainment Annual Event

A2 Art Fair

Runner Up: Top of the Park Summerfest

Karaoke

LGBT Bar

Aut Bar 315 Braun Ct. 734-994-3677 autbar.com

Runner Up: Necto

Circus

Bowling Alley

Runner Up: Blue Karaoke

1950 S. Industrial Hwy. 734-665-4474 revelandroll.com

210 S. 1st St. 734-913-8890 circusannarbor.com

Sports Bar

Revel and Roll Runner Up: Belmark Lanes

The Arena

21st Birthday Bash

Runner Up: Buffalo Wild

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Runner Up: Rush Street

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Art/Theater Gallery

Fleetwood Diner Washington Street 300 S. Ashley St. Gallery 734-995-5502 thefleetwooddiner.com

Runner Up: Pizza House

Best Delivery

Museum

Runner Up: Jimmy John’s

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

Student Hang Out

Michigan Union 530 S. State St. (734) 764-8837

Runner Up: Ugly Mug

Local Color

Runner Up: U of M Museum of Natural History

Live Theater

The Purple Rose 137 Park St. 734-433-7673 purplerosetheatre.org

Runner Up: Arthur Miller Theater

Theater Troupe

1 Carrot Way 734-761-2796 foodgatherers.org

322 W. Ann St. 734-971-0605 a2ct.org

Runner Up: Huron Valley Humane Society

Runner Up: Theater Nova

Charity

Randazzo

Habitat for Humanity 170 Aprill Dr. 734-822-1530 h4h.org

Ann Arbor Civic

Dance Company 4569 Washtenaw Ave. 734-477-9350 randazzodancecompany.com Runner Up: Ann Arbor Ballet

Runner Up: Ozone House

Movie Theater

Do Gooder

603 E. Liberty St. michtheater.org

John McKnight Public Servant

Christopher Taylor, Mayor of Ann Arbor Runner Up: Amanda Edmunds, Mayor of Ypsilanti

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Ypsi Alehouse is a new classic The Ypsi Alehouse combines gastropub food and small-batch beer

by Louis W. Meldman

Owner Badgerow (left) and Assistant Brewer Fraleigh dish out delicious suds and grub

Michigan is a very sporting state. We have the most public access golf courses and pleasure boats per capita of any state in America. It’s also a very thirsty state, with 120 breweries, and growing. Adding to that count is the new Ypsi Alehouse, in scintillating downtown Ypsilanti. I’ve been covering local breweries for almost 20 years now, and there’s not a better beat, not just for the suds, but for the genuine friendships I’ve formed with brewers and pub owners. They are amiable, hospitable, sporting and they are often artists and intellectuals outside the beer world. They have actual personalities (a rarity these days) that comes through in their lagers and ales. Although you can’t get a bad pint of beer in London, Brussels or Cologne, the offerings in those faraway, sophisticated locales don’t hold a candle to Michigan’s craft brews, which are fresher, more varied and handled with more loving care.

Beer bounty Ypsi Alehouse, which opened this January in the historic Centennial Center Building at 124 Pearl St., is the latest, newest craft brewery in Michigan, but in a way it is also the first. That’s because it’s brewer, the redoubtable, inimitable, nonpareil Ted Badgerow, was the first small-batch brewer in the Midwest. His Real Ale Company in Chelsea was written up in the July 25, 1983 issue of Time. The article expounded on the new phenomenon of microbrews and pondered whether they could survive.

I wish I could say that it was all before my time, but I remember buying four packs of Real Ale Stout at the Village Corner and grumbling that it cost more than Guinness. But it was better than Guinness, so I sucked it up and scrimped on textbooks. Now I have no textbooks to scrimp on and Badgerow’s stout and ten other brews at the Ypsi Alehouse cost less than Guinness and are still better. I especially love the Woodruff’s Porter (7.1% alcohol by volume), Mishabooz XXX Stout (7.1%), Isle Royale India Amber Ale (6.8%), and Deja Brew (7.2%). What does that tell you about me? Gulp. I also dig the Beaver Island “Dam

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It” Ale (4.5%), and Jimmy Jack’s Normal Beer (5%) a tribute to Ypsilanti’s first major college, the Michigan State Normal College. For those of you under a hundred years old, a “normal school” used to mean a teachers college.

German food in Ypsilanti Badgerow is also a professional musician who has played at the White House. He put himself through college as a strolling guitar player. The first time I met him was eons ago when he was strumming at a Christmas celebration at Ypsilanti’s Sidetrack Bar and Grill, the coolest place in Depot Town. But it takes more than great beer to make a great alehouse, and the Ypsi Alehouse has it. To start with it has great, not just good, bar food. It’s worth going even if you don’t drink beer. Chef Mary Potts was the youngest firefighter in the country and took second in the world in her judo weight class. She took an extended tour in Europe, especially Germany, and perfected what to me is brasserie food (the menu calls it “English gastropub with an Italian Osteria Philosophy”) using the best and freshest local produce. I had the best chili (made with brisket) that I’ve ever tasted. My wife and son were blown away by the Duke Burgers on fresh brioche buns with zip sauce, marrow butter and Gorgonzola. That’s all we could eat, but we’re coming back for more.

Other cool things There is a dart league on Wednesday nights. And, my favorite, there is a pick-up Celtic – Irish and Scottish – jam every other Sunday. Local musicians bring their own fiddles, banjos, harps, pipes, guitars, penny whistles for an informal acoustic jam session. Ypsi Ale is a group effort all around, including Assistant Brewer, Chris Fraleigh, bartenders Alec Bretzloff and Andrew Nordstrom and Tap Room Manager extraordinaire, Nicole Miller. Cheers, all! Keep up the great work.

Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl St. #100, Ypsilanti. 734-487-1555. ypsialehouse.com

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1 wednesday Ann Arbor Farmers Market Wednesday Night Food Truck Rally 5-8pm. Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St. 734-794-625. a2gov.org

Trucks, carts and other local vendors will be on site. Bring a chair, a friend, and enjoy some tasty eats.

Wine Wednesdays

5pm. $15. Vinology, 110 S. Main St. 734-222-9841. vinologya2.com

Sample a variety of wines during this walk-around tasting.

Fun with Cupcakes

5:30-7pm. $50. Baker’s Nook LLC, 901 W. Michigan Ave., Saline.

734-429-1320. thebakersnook.com

During this class, bakers will learn how to make cupcakes for any occasion, 12 in total.

Supplies will be provided.

Registration required.

4 saturday Velvet Hammer Cabaret

Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti.

734-480-2739. arborbrewing.com

Celebrating a decade of business in Ypsilanti, the brewery will highlight Velvet Hammer 10 with an exciting day of guest appearances from the Steampunk mob, performers from The Detroit Circus, live piano music from an extraordinary Ypsi local, Halcyon Sound DJs, and, of course, the annual Vertical Tasting in the brewery.

5 sunday Taste of Ann Arbor

Noon. Various locations throughout Ann Arbor. mainstreetannarbor.org

This annual community event features local restaurants offering visitors bite size, and some not-sobite-size, tastes of what they do best. Tickets for food tastes can be purchased at the event for $.50 each.

Comparative Cupping

1-3pm. $30. Zingerman’s Coffee Company, 3723 Plaza Dr. #5. 734-929-6060. zingermanscoffee.com

During this eye-opening introduction to the world of coffee, sample coffees from Central and South America, Africa and the Asian Pacific, while using the techniques and tools practiced by professional tasters. Registration required.

7 tuesday Mackinac Island Fudge Stout Feature Hour

6-7pm. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti.

734-480-2739. arborbrewing.com

Stroll on up to the main bar and enjoy a taste of Mack Fudge. Meet the brewer: chatting it up and answering any questions you may have about the brew.

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Wednesday Specials: $2.75 any draft, $5.00 Pitchers of Bud Light. $5.00 Miller Lite and Shandy pitchers, Coney Bar 5pm-7pm (2 drink min). $6.75 burger and beer.

Thursday Specials: $1.00 Long Island Ice Teas, $4.00 Pitchers of Coors light or Travelers Illusive (Drink specials start at 10pm). $7.99 Philly Cheese Steak. Nacho bar 5pm-7pm (2 drink min).

Friday Specials: 7-9pm SPORCLE TRIVIA LIVE. $1.75 bottles of Amstel Light, Heineken, PBR, Palm, Labatt Blue Light, Carlsberg, and Bud from 11am - 7pm. Free wing buffet 5pm-7pm (2 drink min). 7pm-Close $2.00 Miller light or Coors light Bottles, $4.00 Jack Daniels. Food specials are all day. Fish -n- Chips $6.99, Fish Sandwich $6.99, Shrimp Sliders $6.99 and Shrimp Platter $11.99.

Saturday Specials: $8.00 Well Mini Pitchers, $12.00 Call Mini Pitchers, $14.00 Vodka Redbull Mini Pitchers, and $20.00 Top Shelf or Moscow Mule Mini Pitchers (Drink specials start at 10pm). $7.99 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich.

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able, along with fresh baguette and pickled veggies to help clear your palate between rounds.

Registration required.

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10 friday Ya’ssoo Greek Festival of Ann Arbor

11am. $2-$3. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 3109 Scio Church Rd. 734-332-8200. annarborgreekfestival.org

Save some stomach room

The Main Street Association’s annual Taste of Ann Arbor event brings everything Ann Arborites love about the culinary scene to one place! Visitors purchase tasting tickets for 50 cents apiece to try bite-sized samples from over 40 Ann Arbor restaurants. Nothing costs over $4, and enjoy a show with the food: Bank of Ann Arbor’s Sonic Lunch will be serving up live musical performances throughout the day with other activities courtesy of the AADL and University of Michigan.

Sunday, June 5. 11am-5pm. Downtown Ann Arbor. mainstreetannarbor.org Free

Find delicious authentic Greek entrees and desserts, Kafenio & Taverna, face painting, an Agora marketplace, a bookstore, church presentations, and Byzantine iconography.

12 sunday Ann Arbor Restaurant Week

Various locations. annarborrestaurantweek.com

Restaurant Week is your opportunity to try as many great Ann Arbor restaurants as your schedule allows— for one incredibly low fixed price of $28 for a three course dinner. Visit website for participating locations.

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cont. from page 23 Educational Tour: Welcome to Cornman Farms

5-6:30pm. $20. Cornman Farms, 8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. 734-619-8100. zingermanscornmanfarms.com

This exciting 90-minute introductory tour discusses the rich history, agricultural projects and humane raising of animals. Participants will look at the vegetable and herb gardens, goat milking operation and historic restored Farmhouse and Barn— and enjoy a meet-andgreet with visionary Managing Partner, Kieron Hales. Registration required.

9 thursday The Season of Soul

6pm. $30. Growing Hope, 922 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti.

734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Discover how traditional soul food

can be transformed into stick-toyour-ribs delicious vegan dishes.

This class is designed to have students leave with the knowledge to add more vegetables into their diets without rearranging their lives. Registration required.

Uncorked: Whiskey Tasting and Strolling Dinner

6:30-8:30pm. $49.99. Mirepoix, 1203 S. Main St., Royal Oak. 248-543-4390. mirepoixcookingschool.com

Enjoy a strolling dinner and a wide variety of specially selected whiskey. Registration required.

Sheep’s Milk Cheeses

6-8pm. $30. Zingerman’s Creamery, 3723 Plaza Dr. #2. 734-929-0500. zingermanscreamery.com

Celebrate sheep milk cheeses by tasting some of the very best avail-

6:30-8:30pm. $69. Sur La Table, 3050 Washtenaw Ave. #109. 734-531-0300. surlatable.com

Learn to create several traditional Cuban dishes that are a wonderful addition to any cook’s kitchen.

Registration required.

16 thursday Cocktail Class: Herbalicious 7-9:30pm. $70. Cornman Farms, 8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. 734-619-8100. zingermanscornmanfarms.com

Take advantage of the farm-fresh flavors of a Michigan summer with this cocktail class designed around herbs grown at Cornman Farms. The evening will embrace all the sweet and savory herbaceous offerings of the farm, like rosemary, thyme, sage, and basil in three light and refreshing summer cocktails.

Registration required.

Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals

6pm. $10. Growing Hope, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti.

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Just in time for summer, expand your weeknight menu with three new, quick and easy, dishes. In this hands-on class participants will learn how to combine fresh, healthy ingredients from the garden with exciting flavors to create meals the whole family will love. Registration required.

White Wines & Cheese

6-8pm. $35. Zingerman’s Creamery, 3723 Plaza Dr. #2. 734-929-0500. zingermanscreamery.com

Explore the beautiful variety of white wines produced in the

great state of Michigan. From light, dry, crisp Pinot to sweet, fullbodied Gewurztraminer, sample some favorites and pair them with selected cheeses from the shop.

Reservations requested.

18 saturday Bluegrass Brunch

8am-noon. $125. BAKE!, 3723 Plaza Dr. 734-761-7255. bakewithzing.com

In this hands-on class, attendees will roll up their sleeves and make a southern brunch from scratch.

Registration required.

21 tuesday Incredible Indian Cuisine

6:30-8:30pm. $69. Sur La Table, 3050 Washtenaw Ave. #109. 734-531-0300. surlatable.com

Attendees will learn about the ingredients and spices that make Indian cuisine so unique as they create homemade recipes with essential techniques.

Registration required.

22 wednesday Happy Hour: Need for Mead!

6pm. $10-$20. Growing Hope, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti.

734-786-8401. growinghope.net

Join Growing Hope for a taste-test happy hour as they celebrate Pollinator Month by sampling a variety of locally crafted meads (fermented honey). Monthly taste-tests at Growing Hope are a good time to try something new and stop by the farm to see what’s growing.

Ages 21+. Registration required.

23 thursday Event on Main

Various locations. eventonmain.com

This high-profile event of the season features spectacular culinary experiences and dazzling entertainment on Main Street.

Proceeds benefit the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Visit website for more information.

29 wednesday Summer Delights

6-8pm. $45. Zingerman’s BAKE, 3723 Plaza Dr. 734-761-7255. bakewithzing.com

During this demonstration-only class, attendees will relax and observe as they learn how to make fresh-picked recipes never taught before at BAKE! Registration required. Also on June 30.

30 thursday Fried Chicken 101

6:30-8:30pm. $69. Sur La Table, 3050 Washtenaw Ave. #109. 734-531-0300. surlatable.com

An instructor will walk you through the steps for preparing your own batter and pan frying chicken to perfection. Registration required.

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Fuzz Fest III comes to the Blind Pig the weekend of June 9 and it will summon all the mighty modes and mutations of rock ‘n’ roll music shared across the spectrum– punks, headbangers, psychedelic-shredder’s, guitar-heads and pedal-wizards.

Fuzz Fest was started by local musician Chris Taylor (of Blue Snaggletooth) in 2014 and it features three nights of live music from 30-plus bands. Local sparkplugs and rock mavens like JUNGLEFOWL, Disinformants, Human Skull, Zen Banditos and Sex Police are spread across the weekend’s lineups, along with notable friends visiting from Detroit like Nina & The Buffalo Riders, Carjack, White Shag, Blue Black Hours, Prude Boys, Voyag3r and The Muggs - and more than a dozen other righteous rock acts to catch at Fuzz Fest III. Taylor talked about the significance of Fuzz Fest, and the core motivations for curating an ongoing concert series.

“I like the idea of presenting the different elements of rock music by building a lineup that gives the audience something they wouldn’t get from a typical show,” said Taylor.

Indeed. The diversity that can germinate (and thus distinguish) between bands that might be labeled arbitrarily under the genre heading of “rock” can be easily overlooked. Fuzz Fest starts a conversation about what “rock” means in a post-Internet world. As rapper Ice Cube said recently, when N.W.A. was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, the genre is not a style, it’s an attitude; an approach to life.

Nothing if not enthusiasm “The things about the last two Fuzz Fests that I really enjoyed were the energy and enthusiasm,” said Taylor. “From the audience and the bands, and the interaction between all the participating groups.

I actually wasn’t sure I wanted to do the event this year, but people kept asking me

about it and the enthusiasm was there so I felt compelled to do it.”

Taylor has been involved in Ann Arbor’s music scene for several years. Performing and recording music since he was a teenager he’s worked with luminaries such as Scott Morgan, Mitch Ryder and Ron & Scott Asheton. Lately, and for the foreseeable future after Fuzz Fest, Taylor plans on taking more time away from music to focus on fatherhood. Nevertheless, Blue Snaggletooth will still put out a 12-inch vinyl release later in 2016 on Ripple Music.

Statewide rockin’ Fuzz Fest truly became a Michigan music festival last year, when nearly half the lineup featured artists from outside Washtenaw County. “I try to bring in groups from all over (the state),” said Taylor. “Fuzz Fest has hosted bands from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Midland, as well as Detroit. I’m always going to have a soft spot for Ypsi/Arbor, ‘cause this is my home.”

That makes it an excellent opportunity for audiences to be introduced to fresh rock sensibilities from new, visiting bands. “I think grassroots music fests, including Fuzz Fest, are vital because they provide a platform for groups to get more exposure, hone their craft and network with fellow musicians. I think there are an enormous number of talented musicians in our area.” And that, Taylor said, is incentive enough for everyone to get out to see shows and support local music.

“I’m looking forward to seeing all the bands and curating a kickass event.”

Check out the full Fuzz Fest III lineup at facebook.com/michiganfuzzfest. Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11 at 8pm every night. $10/ night, $12/under 21. The Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. blindpigmusic.com

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South African Jazz, Detroit Style

Planet D Nonet is a Detroit-flavored swing ensemble founded by drummer RJ Spangler and trumpeter James O’Donnell, both impressive players with a passion for old jazz. Their music is a tribute to pioneering musicians with a focus on innovator Sun Ra. PD9 Township Jazz Project, a permutation of the group, revels in the music of South Africa and plays the songs by Brotherhood of Breath, Abdullah Ibrahim, Hugh Masekela, Johnny Dyani and the Johannesburg Street Band. Their energetic celebration of South Africa’s jazz heritage is percussive, brassy and alive. —SB 8pm. Friday, June 10. $30/ rows 1 and 2, $20/rows 3-5, $15/general admission, $5/ student. 734-769-2999.

Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. 4th Ave. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Sonic Lunch - Wild Belle

Wild Belle — multi-instrumentalist Elliott Bergman and his younger sister Natalie Bergman — are an American indie reggae and rock band based in Chicago.

A night of futurism, beats and bass.

Also runs Wednesday, June 22.

Black Bear Combo

Sonic Lunch - Laith Al-Saadi

A raucous mutt channeling the common energy between traditional music from eastern Europe and the Balkans, punk rock, and free jazz.

The “King of Blues” will be returning for his 9th season of Sonic Lunch, this time as a national act after making his triumphant rise on NBC’s The Voice.

Noon-1pm. Liberty Plaza, 255 E. Liberty St. soniclunch.com Free

9:30pm. $5-$8. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

3 friday Judy Collins

7:30pm. $75. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

Thrilling audiences worldwide with her unique blend of folk-song interpretations and contemporary themes, her career has spanned well over 50 years.

Adam Labeaux

9pm. Chelsea Alehouse, 420 N. Main St. 734-475-2337. chelseaalehouse.com Free

Michigan born Adam Labeaux has been performing professionally since 1992. He is a fierce rhythmic guitarist, an adept finger-style player, and an inspired improvisational lead guitarist.

5 sunday Celtic Jam Session

2pm. Chelsea Alehouse, 420 N. Main St. 734-475-2337. chelseaalehouse.com Free

Traditional Celtic music played in a casual format.

Leftover Salmon

7:30pm. $25. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

Rootsy, slamgrass music from Colorado.

Thumbscrew

8pm. $5/student, $15-$30/regular.

Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Featuring veteran bass master Michael Formanek, protean guitarist Mary Halvorson, and indefatigably resourceful drummer Tomas Fujiwara.

7 tuesday John Doe Rock ‘n’ Roll Band 7:30pm. $20. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

Frontman of the punk band X, John Doe’s solo act branches out into country, rockabilly, and straight rock.

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8 wednesday Wild Out Wednesdays

9pm. Club Above, 215 N. Main St. 734-686-4012. club-above.com Free

9 thursday Noon-1pm. Liberty Plaza, 255 E. Liberty St. soniclunch.com Free

Rusted Root with The Ragbirds

7pm. $10/kids under 10, $20/general admission. The Rumpus Room, 506 N. Main St., Chelsea. 734-626-6646. therumpusroomchelsea.com

Rusted Root has honed the perfect combination of musical intuition, freedom and virtuosity, which has allowed them to organically shape their music into its own distinct and undeniable vision.

10 friday Josh White Jr.

7:30pm. $20. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

A secular, folk/blues, pop, jazz vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, actor, adult and children’s concert performer and recording artist, teacher, and social activist.

PD9 Township Jazz Project

8pm. $5/student, $15-$30/regular. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

The PD9 Township Jazz Project is a side project of the Planet D Nonet, Detroit’s multiple award winning swing band. It features the music of the great South African jazz artists.

11 saturday Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano

8pm. $10/student, $15-$35/regular. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

2016 MAC Award winners for Major Duo Artists of the Year, married musical partners Eric and Barbara come home to Kerrytown with a set full of rhythm and romance.

12 sunday Sydney Burnham

5pm. O&W Acoustic Stage, E. Washington St. a2sf.org Free

With inspiration ranging from bluesy rock to 90s metal and country folk, this young singer-songwriter and guitarist is out to show audiences a good time. june

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14 tuesday Los Gatos

6:30pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. a2sf.org Free

Los Gatos maestro Pete Siers leads this vibe-influenced Latin jazz quintet through elegant boleros, upbeat pachangas, fiery mambos and Afro-Cuban dance numbers.

Boogat

8:15pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. a2sf.org Free

Boogat is a Latin Rap vocalist who constantly reinvents himself with forceful rapping in Spanish, tight hip-hop, down tempo electronica, cumbia, salsa and reggaeton.

15 wednesday Gregory Alan Isakov and The Ghost Orchestra with poet Andrea Gibson 8pm. $30-$40. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. a2sf.org

America’s greatest folk singers have a new addition. Plaintive and poetic, Gregory Alan Isakov crafts stunning, sepia-toned compositions that tell a story of miles and landscapes, captivating and haunting his listeners.

16 thursday Sonic Lunch - Frontier Ruckus Noon-1pm. Liberty Plaza, 255 E. Liberty St. soniclunch.com Free

Frontier Ruckus is an American folk-rock band from Michigan.

They’re centered on the lyrically intensive songs of Matthew Milia, and was formed by Milia and banjo player David Winston Jones while living in Metro Detroit.

June Concert - WCCB

7:30pm. Washtenaw Community College Atrium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 734-252-9221. wccband.org

The Washtenaw Community Concert Band presents its first summer concert, “Something for

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Five for Fighting at The Ark

Los Angeles Kings loyal John Ondrasik might be known only as a hockey fan if he hadn’t taken over so many radio stations with his contemplative ballads like Superman (It’s Not Easy) and 100 Years, released under his stage name Five for Fighting. His gushingly emphatic music bucks the combative kinetics of the sport which gave rise to his stage moniker in favor of the passionate yearnings and inevitable calm of heartland Americana. People love his heartfelt croonings and rolling soft rock piano riffs, and now he’s touring the midwest with his piano and an accompanying string quartet before he decides to go back to writing hockey blogs. —SB 8pm. Monday, June 13. $26.

The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1800. theark.org

Everyone,” with Trumpeter Forrest Flesher, runner-up in the band’s 2016 concerto contest for area youths, featured on “Czardas.”

The Leaky Tikis

7pm. Liberty School Gym, 7265 Saline Ann Arbor Rd., Saline. salinemainstreet.org Free

Jimmy Buffett Tribute band. Part of the Saline Summer Concert Series.

17 friday Klezmephonic

8pm. $7-$10. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

Rollicking freylakhs, sweet cradle songs, and hot American vaudeville tunes are brought to life by the Ann Arbor-based klezmer band.

Mini-Fest: Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival in Residence

8pm. $15-$35. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival returns to KCH for its Mini-

22 wednesday Gregory Porter

8pm. $38-$48. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. a2sf.org

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter’s beautifully spiritual voice thrills audiences as he explores the rhythmic phrasings of jazz, the passion of R&B, the soul of gospel, and the immediacy of the blues.

23 thursday Sonic Lunch - JR JR w/ Joe Hawley

Noon-1pm. Liberty Plaza, 255 E. Liberty St. soniclunch.com Free

With an ear for Brian Wilson-esque harmony, JR JR swirl indie pop, folk, and electronic elements into one breezy package.

24 friday

Fest residency. Also runs Friday, June 24 and Sunday, June 26 at 2pm.

Japanese Drumming

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

18 saturday Bebel Gilberto

8pm. $30-$35. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. a2sf.org

Brazil’s beloved Bebel Gilberto arrives at the traditions of bossa nova and samba and innovates on them, weaving sultry pop and soft electronica influences into her sophisticated sound.

26 sunday The Barefoot Movement 7pm. $15. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

21 tuesday Michael Franti and Spearhead 8pm. $31-$46. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave. a2sf.org

As part of Ann Arbor Japan Week, enjoy an all-ages Japanese taiko drumming performance by the Godaiko Drummers, outside on the commons.

Capturing an irresistibly bright and uplifting sound, musical pioneer and humanitarian Michael Franti’s globally conscious reggae pop anthems are spreading some much appreciated positivity worldwide.

Heartfelt, energetic and down-home Nashville music.

28 tuesday Invisible Guy

8pm. $5/student, $15-$30/regular.

Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Ben Goldberg’s Bay Area-based trio looks forward and backward at the same time, creating both nostalgic reveries and modern statements.

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Given his lineage, it’s no surprise that James McCartney (yeah, THAT McCartney), got into music at a young age.

What might astonish audiences is the musical space McCartney has created for himself on his latest album, The Blackberry Train (2016). McCartney’s new music was inspired by artists as diverse as Kurt Cobain, The Cure, Radiohead, Hank Williams, and yes, the Beatles. He also had help in the studio from Steve Albini, who has worked with artists like PJ Harvey, Nirvana, and The Pixies. A mix of rock and folk that’s always melodic, catch McCartney’s music during just his second U.S tour. —ZM 9pm. Monday, June 20. $15/ advance, $20/door. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blingpigmusic.com

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path, focusing on projects that sparked his creative interest, including collaborations with the Grateful Dead, Spike Lee, and Ricky Skaggs.

See Jane Sing

Ben Daniels Band

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch combines her talents in an uproarious night of live musical comedy. Joining her onstage will be Glee musical arranger Tim Davis and the fiery redhead Kate Flannery of The Office.

A natural poet, this young songwriter went to school on Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson, and Jack White, among others. His lyrics speak directly to a younger generation that hears, sees, and thinks about the very things he’s writing.

Noon-1pm. Liberty Plaza, 255 E. Liberty St. soniclunch.com Free

8pm. $55-$85. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. a2sf.org

30 thursday An Evening with Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers 8pm. $45-$55. Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. a2sf.org

Despite his early mainstream successes, Hornsby has pursued a more idiosyncratic musical

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Take a bow Redbud A prize-winning performance caps another successful season

by Harold Rothbart

Loretta Grimes struggles to save a child in Redbud’s latest

The Redbud Production Company, a family owned and operated theatrical company based in Ann Arbor, is completing their seventeenth season with a prize winning dramatic play, Luna Gale.

Luna Gale, written by Rebecca Gilman, was named the 2015 best play of the year by the American Theatre Critics Association. The Michigan premiere of this fine drama opens Thursday, June 2 with additional performances throughout the weekend.

Going strong In today’s theater world, with companies and venues closing across the country and in Ann Arbor, how has Redbud kept it going for 17 years? They have produced, directed and performed many outstanding dramatic plays of the 20th and 21st century, including Steel Magnolias, Come Back Little Sheba, Wit, Harvey, The Children’s Hour, I Never Sang for My Father, Vanities, Broadway Bound, The House of Blue Leaves, The Heiress, Proof, August: Osage County and others.

Tim and Loretta Grimes, who started Redbud in 1999, are both graduates of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and returned to Ann Arbor after graduation (Loretta is an Ann Arbor native and Tim hails from New Hampshire).

Meisner Method They teach the Meisner Method in acting classes for adults and high school students. Named after the famous New York Director and Actor, Sanford Meisner, students learn the theory of acting and practice by participating in scenes with fellow

students. In fact, many students, beginning and experienced, ultimately act in fully staged productions.

Jenny Pritchett started acting classes with Redbud at the age of eight and found the training incredibly helpful in learning acting techniques as well as skills such as listening carefully, memory training, learning and interpreting the meaning of language and the introspective, emotional aspects of people. Now a college graduate, Pritchett credits her training at Redbud with the positive accomplishments in her life.

With Redbud’s history of successful performances and their demonstrated ability to teach and train actors, Luna Gale will be a ‘must see’ dramatic play.

A family drama A baby, Luna Gale, is taken to the emergency room of a local hospital by her parents due to a stomach ailment. A children’s welfare worker, Caroline, becomes aware of the situation. She is alarmed upon meeting the young couple, who are the parents of the child. It becomes clear that the parents are drug addicts while displaying other types of family dysfunction. Caroline informs the parents that they will not be able to retain custody of their child until they prove that they have the ability to take care of her.

When Luna Gale’s grandmother proposes that she take care of the child, there is a sense of relief for the Children’s Protective Agency, bolstered by the agency policy that a family placement is superior to a foster home.

Complications arise when the grandmother, Cindy, applies to gain permanent parental rights over the baby, causing a conflict for Caroline, who must determine the appropriate placement for Luna Gale, while dealing with an uncaring, bureaucratic supervisor who is openly hostile to her.

The cast consists of Loretta Grimes (Caroline—the Social Worker), Krystle Dellihue (Karlie—the child’s mother), Liam Weeks (Peter—the child’s father), Deb Wood (Cindy—the grandmother), as well as Matt Clark, Brian Hayes and Celine Lopez in supporting roles.

June 2-4, 8pm. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 North Fourth Ave. Ticket prices are $15 for students, $20 for general admission and front row seating is $25. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com.

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2 thursday “Katherine” by Kim Carney

8pm Thursday-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. $20 suggested donation, but every ticket is pay-what-you-can. Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. 734-635-8450. theatrenova.org

17 friday

Peek into the lives of five generations of mothers and daughters through monologues spanning the years 1905 to 2017. Through June 12.

The Wedding Singer: A Musical Comedy

7:30pm Thursday, 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Sunday. Thursday: $19/GA, $13/ students. Friday, Saturday & Sunday: $25/ general, $22/seniors 60+, $13/students.

Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, 911 N. University Ave. 734-971-2228. a2ct.org

Based on the hit Adam Sandler movie, the classic story of New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer hits the stage. Through June 5.

Luna Gale

8pm. $25. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

This Rosebud Productions play follows a social worker’s difficult decision in where to place an infant whose addict parents have been accused of neglecting their daughter.

Through June 4.

3 friday Pointless Improv Shows

8pm & 10pm. $10/GA, $5/students for 10pm.

Pointless Brewery & Theatre, 3014 Packard.

989-455-4484. pointlessbrew.com

Drink a beer and enjoy a completely improvised show featuring the brewery’s resident company, The League of Pointless Improvisers. Fridays & Saturdays.

Cinetopia Film Festival

Michigan Theater. cinetopiafestival.org

Experience more than 40 of the best feature-length dramas, comedies, and documentaries from the world’s most notable film festivals, including Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, and Berlin— all selected exclusively for Cinetopia by the Michigan Theater programming team. Through June 12.

9 thursday Shakespeare in the Arb

Thursday-Sunday, June 9-20. 6:30pm.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, 1610 Washington Hts. 734-647-7600. mbgna.umich.edu

This season’s play is Love’s Labour’s Lost, directed by Kate Mendeloff of the U-M Residential College and performed by U-M students and community players.

Ann Arbor Dance Works 31st Annual Spring Performances

8pm. $7-$10. University of Michigan Central Campus Dance Building Betty Pease Studio Theater, 1310 N. University Ct. 734-647-2280. annarbordanceworks.com

Enjoy exciting new contemporary dance works by international guest artist Alessio Silvestrin, NYC dance

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Unconventional love tale

8pm Thursday-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. $20 suggested donation, but every ticket is pay-what-you-can. Theatre Nova, 410 W. Huron St. 734-635-8450. theatrenova.org

Audiences everywhere are conditioned to the typical love tale; cue the meet-cute, the big fight, and eventually the happily-ever-after. But what happens when an audience is confronted with a love story in which the boy and girl almost never meet? That’s the basis for The Last Five Years, a musical by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Pam Cardell. Jamie and Cathy, two New Yorkers who tell the story of their relationship separately, appear only once together onstage during the play. Presented by EMU’s Department of Communication, Media & Theatre Arts, with musical direction by R. MacKenzie Lewis. —ZM Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 12. 7pm Fridays & Saturdays, 2pm Sundays. $7-$15. Sponberg Theatre, 124 Quirk Hall, Ypsilanti. 734-487-2282. emutix.com

artists Sarah Konner and Austin Selden, and University of Michigan Dance faculty choreographers Missy Beck, Bill DeYoung, and Sean Hoskins. Performers include faculty, guest artists, alumni, and UM Dance and Music students.

Spoken word poetry and teen romance collide in this fast-paced and funny play set in a homeless shelter for LGBTQIA teens. A modern day love story with hip-hop appeal. Through July 10.

23 thursday And Give Us The Shadows

8pm Thursday & Friday, 2pm Sunday. No Saturday performance. Thursday: $17/ GA, $11/students, Friday-Sunday: $22/GA, $20/seniors 60+, $11/students. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann St. 734-971-2228. a2ct.org

A dark portrait of an artist and dysfunctional family written by one of Sweden’s foremost playwrights, Lars Noren. Through June 26.

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Assassins: The Musical

Times and dates vary. $20. The Encore Theatre, 3126 Broad St., Dexter.

734-268-6200. theencoretheatre.org

Using the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revuestyle portrayal of men and women who attempted (successfully or not) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. The music varies to reflect the popular music of the eras depicted. Through July 3.

11 saturday Flip FabriQue’s Catch Me!

8pm. Power Center for The Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St. 734-763-3333. a2sf.org

Twirling twelve hoops, dancing with diabolos, and soaring through the air— all in a day’s play for Flip FabriQue, the new face of Quebec circus. Additional performance at 3pm on Sunday, June 12.

16 thursday Morning’s at Seven

$19-$38. Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. 734-433-7673. purplerosetheatre.org

This comedy, set in a small Midwestern town in 1938, revolves around four sisters, two of whom decide to change their lives.

Through August 27.

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Tuesdays Thrifty Ticket Tuesdays

$7. Goodrich Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd. 734-623-7469. goodrichqualitytheaters.com

GQT is giving audiences a reason to love movies on Tuesdays. No special identification required. Some exceptions apply.

1 wednesday Blue Velvet

7:15pm. $5-$8. Historic Howell Theater, 315 E. Grand River Ave., Howell.

517-579-2355. historichowelltheater.com

Don’t bring the kids to this one.

College student Jeffrey comes home and finds a severed ear in an abandoned field and sets out to solve a mystery. It only gets darker from there. Runs through June 8.

3 friday Some Like It Hot

4pm. Historic Howell Theater, 315 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. 517-579-2355. historichowelltheater.com

After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz band and hop a train bound for sunny Florida.

10 friday Frequency

7pm. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

Enjoy this time-traveling story starring Dennis Quaid and James Caviezel.

12 sunday Minions

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

Before Despicable Me, minions still roamed the Earth. Enjoy the friendly family comedy that kicks off the cinema stage of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

13 monday MirrorMask

6:30pm. Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti.

734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

With a screenplay written by bestselling fantasy novelist Neil Gaiman, this film follows the story of young Helena as she finds herself stuck in a strange alternative world.

14 tuesday Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

The movie that launched Matthew Broderick to stardom, come for a late show and get some ideas for playing hookey the next day.

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The Martian

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

Not even Ben Affleck can save Matt Damon when he accidentally gets stranded on Mars. He’ll have to use Good Will Hunting-level smarts to survive while a team at NASA works to rescue him.

17 friday Muffins-N-Movies

2pm. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

Enjoy a muffin and a movie during this month’s movie, Bridge of Spies, the Cold War thriller starring Tom Hanks and Alan Alda.

18 saturday Caddyshack

7pm. Historic Howell Theater, 315 E. Grand River Ave., Howell. 517-579-2355. historichowelltheater.com Free

Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and the late Rodney Dangerfield star in this hilarious skewering of country club snobs. Admission is first-come, first-served.

19 sunday Labyrinth

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

David Bowie took a break from blowing minds as Ziggy Stardust to play The Goblin King in this 1986 fantasy co-created by Jim Henson (The Dark Crystal, The Muppets) and George Lucas.

High Society

1:30pm. $7.50-$10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Grace Kelly’s final film role, also starring Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Part of the Summer Classic Film Series from the Michigan Theater Foundation. Also runs Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm.

21 tuesday The Imitation Game

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the young genius who helped crack the German Enigma Code during World War II. Keira Knightley co-stars.

22 wednesday Rear Window

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

In this Alfred Hitchcock classic, James Stewart and Grace Kelly star as two amateur sleuths that try and catch a murderer without becoming a victim themselves.

From Ireland to Brooklyn

Based off the novel by Colm Tóibín and nominated for three academy awards (Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay), Brooklyn tells the story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young immigrant from Ireland who falls in love with a young Italian, Tony (Emory Cohen). But when tragedy strikes in Ireland, Eilis is torn between the home she left behind and her new world in New York. A tale of love and homesickness, Brooklyn presents the immigrant experience in a measured and thoughtful way. Presented as part of Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s Top of the Park program. —ZM Thursday, June 16. 10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-994-5999. a2sf.org Free

23 thursday Amélie

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

Audrey Tautou stars in the titular role as a young woman in Paris that, with the help of a childhood toy, starts to fix other people’s lives.

A playful, fun look that includes breathtaking visuals of the most beautiful city in the world.

26 sunday The Sandlot

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

Nostalgia-packed and featuring some of the most quotable lines in history (You’re killin’ me, Smalls!), follow the adventures of Benny the Jet and the rest of the game as they try and rescue a Babe Ruth ball from the belly of the best.

A Hard Day’s Night

1:30pm. $7.50-$10. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

It’s not only a great “music” movie— it’s one of the funniest movies of all time that cheekily comments on Beatlemania. Part of the Summer Classic Film Series from the Michigan Theater Foundation. Also runs Tuesday, June 28 at 7pm.

the true story of Chris Gardner and the inspirational story of his struggle to support his son.

28 tuesday Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

It should have ended there, with Sean Connery by Indy’s side and as the search for the Holy Grail. Featuring Harrison Ford and Connery teaming up as a surprisingly hilarious comedy duo, this movie still holds up as one of the best action/ adventure movies of all time.

29 wednesday Clueless

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

Blame this movie for everyone saying “like” after every other word.

How does Paul Rudd not age?

30 thursday Jurassic World

10pm. Rackham Stage, 915 E. Washington St. 734-764-3333. a2sf.org Free

Dinosaurs are back, and surprise, they’ve gotten loose. Chris Pratt stars as coolest zookeeper of all time.

27 monday The Pursuit of Happyness

6:30pm. Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti.

734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Starring Will Smith, this film tells

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art SculptureWalk Chelsea A great way to enjoy the summer art scene in Chelsea

by Louis W. Meldman

Just 15 minutes west of Ann Arbor, Chelsea is a charming enclave that continues to punch above its cultural weight. It has Jeff Daniels’ Purple Rose Theater and excellent restaurants, including the Common Grill and Smokehouse 52 BBQ. It has “Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights,” an eleven-week free summer musical event downtown, and it has the River Gallery. The River Gallery is in the middle of its second decade of operation, owned and directed by the redoubtable, indefatigable force of artistic nature, Patti Schwarz.

SculptureWalk Among her many projects, Schwarz is in charge of SculptureWalk Chelsea. This is year ten of SculptureWalk, the annual public arts project and juried display of 12 exceptional works of large-scale sculpture standing on specially conceived high profile concrete plinth-pads around downtown. It is sponsored by the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority, the City of Chelsea, “Sounds and Sights” and the River Gallery, and it’s all for the joy and contemplation of visitors and townies alike, including you. The new show opens on June 9 and runs through May 26, 2017. I’ll be there for the opening because that’s also the kickoff for Sights and Sounds and a chance to join the artists for the special annual gala reception. I love gala receptions, don’t you? June is our best month for strolling, so don’t wait until the steam bath of July or the icebox of winter to appreciate this delightful happening.

Art of all shapes and sizes The artwork is created by local, regional and nationally renowned sculptors and 3D artisans, like Mary Angers. Ms. Angers was born in New York City and has resided in Long Beach, New Jersey for the past 20 years. She works in 2D and 3D media as well as video, television and computer generated work.

She has exhibited her public artwork extensively in Manhattan, France, and California and is known especially for her work in laminated glass, aluminum and iron. Angers earned her bachelor degree in art at Rutgers, her bachelor of fine art degree at the Parsons School of Design in New York City and her master of fine art degree from the New York School of Visual Art. I find her curvilinear metallic proportions enthralling, and I’m not alone.

It’s rumored that she is so successful she has nearly paid off her student loans.

Another artist I’ll be looking for is Ohio-based Calvin Babich.

Babich made a midlife career change, became a stone-mason and eventually a stone sculptor. He creates large-scale stone pieces, fountains, and distinctive water features. His entry at last year’s ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids was an audience favorite, and is now in the pond in front of the Gerald R. Ford Museum.

ArtPrize is a favorite venue of several of the SculptureWalk exhibitors, a testament to the esteem in which the Walk is held, given that the Walk gives each artist an honorarium of $600, while first prize at ArtPrize is $200K.

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AArtwork from across the country is popping up around Chelsea

I’ll also be looking for the work of Todd Kime, an architect who runs his custom residential design firm, Kime Design. Ten years ago he set up an art studio, “Sight,” to promote his art and that of his wife, Nancy. One of my favorite of Kime’s sculptures is “XYZ” a giant, graceful, welded steel zipper. And keep an eye out for Pam Reithmeier’s work. She is a Toledo native with a master’s degree in special education. She always dabbled in art and when she retired after 34 years of teaching she got into art full time. She has won various awards for her sculptures displayed throughout the Midwest. She currently serves as the president of the Toledo Area Sculptors Guild. I think you get the picture: SculptureWalk Chelsea is more than worth the fifteen minute drive west of town.

The SculptureWalk runs from June 6 to May 26, 2017, with an opening reception during Sights and Sounds, June 9. For more information, visit chelsearivergallery.com.

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1 wednesday Unconstrained

WSG Gallery, 306 S. Main St. 734-761-2287. wsg-art.com Free

16 thursday

Colorful, abstract expressionist paintings by Elizabeth Schwartz.

Through June 18.

Gallery Reception for Aura Glaser’s Suchness

Intersections/Connections

5-7pm. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library, 913 S. University Ave. 734-764-0400. lib.umich.edu Free

The photographer’s exhibit will be on display throughout June.

This International Studies exhibit focuses on materials from across the world. Through July 14

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2 thursday Paint & Pour at the Microbrewery 7-10pm. $5-$10. Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery, 720 Norris St., Ypsilanti, 734-480-2739. arborbrewing.com

Stop in, buy a beer and a canvas, and begin painting. No registration needed.

Hand Drawn Animation for Adults 6:30-9pm. The Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St. 734-994-8004. annarborartcenter.org

Learn to make animations from your drawings. No experience necessary.

3 friday Voices & Visions

Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. 734-480-ARTS. riversidearts.org Free

Enjoy this three person exhibit by Georgette Jones, Maurice W. Sanders and Natalia Sharisse. Through June 25.

4 saturday Artist Talk: Instructor Show 1-3pm. The Ann Arbor Art Center, 117 W. Liberty St. 734-994-8004. annarborartcenter.org Free

Join the artists of Instructor Show to learn about their artwork.

5 sunday Guided tour of Albert Kahn: Under Construction 2-3pm. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

Photos on display of the River Rouge complex, created by Detroit architect, Albert Kahn (1869-1943).

Docents explore the photos and architectural solutions. Through July 3.

Landscapes Imagined in Oil: Oil on Canvas

Fine artists on display

From humble beginnings to one of Southeast Michigan’s premier art fairs, the 43rd Annual Chelsea Painters Art Fair presents 25 professional artists exhibiting their work in watercolor, encaustic, acrylic, pastels and other mediums. Fine art collectors can add to their collection and casual visitors will shop for hand-crafted items while enjoying the stunning visuals. Food will be available. Come by rain or shine! —ZM Saturday, June 4 & Sunday, June 5. Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea. chelseapainters.com Free

Brioche Basics

2-5pm. $50. Spun, 407 N. Fifth Ave. 734-780-7867. spunannarbor.com

Learn to create the beautiful, colorful, textural brioche pattern.

Materials: Two skeins of Shepherd’s Wool Worsted or Berroco Vintage Worsted, or any smooth worsted wool in two colors. US 8 and US 10, 16” circular needles. Students must know how to knit.

10 friday Comics Unbound: Revealing the Narrative in the Making of Visual Narrative

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

Curated by Anne Drozd and Jerzy Drozd, this exhibit explores how cartoonists activate readers’ imaginations. Through June 25.

Fridays After Five

5-8pm. University of Michigan Museum of Art, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

Stop in to UMMA for special exhibits, music and activities.

11 saturday Catie Newell: Overnight

University of Michigan Museum of Art Irving Stenn, Jr. Family Gallery, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma.umich.edu Free

Photography of the Detroit-based architects research projects, that explore the tactile, sensory qualities of the materials we use to build things: their texture, density, or malleability. Through September 11.

Taubman Health Center North Lobby Floor 1 Gifts of Art Gallery, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 734-936-4000. med.umich.edu Free

Atmospheric landscape paintings by Victoria Veedell. Through September 11.

Detroit Area Artists Photo Portrait Project

Taubman Health Center North Lobby Floor 1 Gifts of Art Gallery, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 734-936-4000. med.umich.edu Free

Photos of Detroit area artists in their creative environments by Donita Simpson. Through September 11.

Concrete Ephemera: Street Art Captured

University Hospital Main Corridor Floor 2, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. 734-936-4000. med.umich.edu Free

The 3D sidewalk chalk of David Zinn is shown through photographs.

24 friday POP IN

6-9pm. Ann Arbor Art Center 117 Gallery, 117 W. Liberty St. 734-994-8004. annarborartcenter.org Free

Digital art takes over the art center, highlighting processes and products of electric and electronic arts. Enjoy digital art stations, theater, play, and more.

29 wednesday Legal Issues for Artists

6pm. Ann Arbor Art Center 117 Gallery, 117 W. Liberty St. 734-994-8004. annarborartcenter.org Free

During the June Artists’ Meet & Greet, a panel will discuss legal issues for artists.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES! 2016

The Ann Arbor Book Festival is my favorite happening in Ann Arbor’s summer months, a celebration of all things literary here in town, with Book Crawls here and in Ypsilanti, a Street Fair and a free Writer’s Conference. The Book Fest, formed in 2003, is running June 16, 17 and 18. The ambiance is so cool and relaxed that the whole family will dig it, and it’s really a nice way to get all ages enthused about reading, literacy and the written word. Thank God we’re still radical enough to support long-successful independent bookstores, like Fest sponsor Crazy Wisdom Bookstore. Other sponsors include the Ann Arbor District Library, the Ypsilanti District Library and the University of Michigan Library System.

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I look forward particularly to meeting and gleaning pointers from America’s hottest young author, Chris McCormick, whose latest work, Desert Boys, has garnered nothing but rave reviews across the country. It is a series of connected stories and it begins where McCormick grew up, in hardscrabble Antelope Valley in the Mojave Desert, one-hour but cultural eons east of Los Angeles, Capital of the Third World. Desert Boys traces the travels and travails of a protagonist who grew up in the desert, migrated to self-styled civilizations elsewhere, and finally returned changed to a changed place.

Photo Credit: Jenna Meacham

Pointers from a young author

McCormick is one of America’s hottest young authors.

We are blessed that Chris’s journey has now brought him to us. He started at the University of California, Berkeley. He moved here for his Master of Fine Arts degree at University of Michigan Helen Zell writing program. The best thing he learned there? “How to filter and incorporate feedback from others without losing trust in my own vision for the piece I’m writing.” His favorite authors? “Such a long list. Of dead writers, Chekhov. Of living writers, Louise Erdrich and Toni Morrison.” Now he’s teaching writing here and has made quite a home for himself.

Chris’ A2 favorites Chris’s favorite bar in town is the Blue Tractor. He says: “This may seem strange for a vegetarian because it’s a BBQ spot but its Smokehouse Amber Ale is my go-to beverage and Tim Longtin is the best bartender in town.” And he loves the Arb. “The Arb is a lovely and crucial part of living in Ann Arbor. It’s the only sunbathing spot with enough foliage to block people’s eyes from my shirtless glare!” (Note to readers: Early to Mid June is the last chance to visit the Arb’s intoxicating Peony Garden at the Washington Heights entrance near Mary Markley Hall.) Great writers always do something besides writing. McCormick told me, “I was a bassist in a ska band in high school, about ten years after ska was dead.

But it led me to jazz, which I took pretty seriously into college. I still play music around the apartment, more a nervous tic than anything else nowadays. And I love sports, especially basketball and baseball and golf, and – yes, it’s a sport – professional wrestling. I’m a proud nerd.” Proud he should be, Chris McCormick. Make sure you look him up while you’re enjoying this year’s Ann Arbor Book Fair.

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Local Reads

1 Wednesday

Jon M. Sweeney: The Enthusiast 7pm. Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com Free

ingenuity and impressive accomplishments of famous scientists who made some of the greatest discoveries of the past and present.

In support of his most recent title, The Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started, the award-winning author makes a stop at Literati.

13 Monday

Fiction at Literati: Rebecca Makkai w/ Michael Byers 7pm. Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com Free

2 Thursday

Emerging Writer’s Workshop: Social Media for Writers

Literati is delighted to welcome stafffavorite Rebecca Makkai in support of Music for Wartime! Rebecca will be joined in conversation by Whiting Award-winning author Michael Byers.

7-8:45pm. Traverwood Branch Program Room, 3333 Traverwood Dr. 734-327-4555. aadl.org Free

In this workshop, participants will learn how to make the most of blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media to learn new things, network with fellow writers, and most importantly, help your readers find you.

A Conversation with Ray Robertson and Jas Obrecht

7pm. Nicola’s Bookstore, 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600. nicolasbooks.com Free

Celebrated music writer Jas Obrecht and novelist Ray Robertson share their latest novels on the blues and rock n’ roll, respectively.

3 Friday

Sarah D. Wald: The Nature of California

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

Discussing her book The Nature of California: Race, Citizenship, and Farming since the Dust Bowl, Wald brings together ecocriticism and critical race theory.

4 Saturday

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

9am-3pm. Prices vary. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us

The book sale will offer a variety of material from all genres. Donated used materials are sold during regular library hours and are stocked on a shelf located near the circulation desk.

5 Sunday

Poet Jane Hilberry

3pm. Nicola’s Bookstore, 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600. nicolasbooks.com Free

Jane Hilberry is the author and editor of several books, including the poetry collection Body Painting, which won the Colorado Book Award. She reads from her new book, Still the Animals Enter.

6 Monday

New Yorker Contributor Michael Schuman’s New Book: “Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep 7-8:30pm. Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4555. aadl.org Free

AADL is extremely pleased to host Michael Schulman, theater editor of New Yorker’s Goings On About Town, as he discusses his new New York Times Bestselling Book; Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep. Books will be for sale at this event, which will include a book signing.

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Reading by moonlight

Every night of the Ann Arbor Book Festival, the Moonlight Book Crawl brings Michigan authors and poets to local restaurants, bars, bookstores and shops. Attendees can hear locals read from their work and chat with authors afterwards, purchase books, and grab a drink or a bite to eat. Wednesday is the Ypsilanti crawl, with stops at the YDL, Bona Sera and more, and the Ann Arbor Crawl goes on Thursday through Saturday. Venues in Ann Arbor this year include Vault of Midnight, Crazy Wisdom, Literati and Aventura. Check the Ann Arbor Book Festival website for a full list of locations. —ZM Thursday, June 16-Saturday, June 18. 6-8pm Thursday, 3-8pm Friday, 2-9pm Saturday. Downtown Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. aabookfestival.org Free 7 Tuesday

Fiction at Literati: Julie Lawson Timmer

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

Literati is thrilled to host the launch of Julie Lawson Timmer’s second novel, Untethered, which explores what bonds truly form a family and how, sometimes, love knows no bounds.

8 Wednesday

An Evening of Poetry & Written Word

7-9pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 S. Main St. 734-665-2757. crazywisdom.net Free

All writers are welcome to share and discuss their poetry or short fiction.

Please bring about six copies of your work.

History Readers’ Book Club

7:30-9pm. Motte & Bailey Booksellers, 212 N. Fourth Ave. 734-484-3613. mottebooks.com Free

The History Readers’ group will discuss Mornings on Horseback,

by David McCullough. Winner of several book awards, it’s the story of Theodore Roosevelt’s childhood, his struggle with illness, and his rise to manhood. Discussion Leader, Ann Garvin.

9 Thursday

Fiction at Literati: Gloria Whelan 7pm. Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com Free

Literati is pleased to welcome Gloria Whelan back to the store in support of the anthology, Bob Seger’s House and Other Stories.

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Open Mic & Share Poetry Series featuring Shutta Crum 7pm. Bookbound, 1729 Plymouth Rd. 734-369-4345. bookboundbookstore.com Free

Shutta Crum writes picture books for children, novels for teens and poetry for adults. She is also a librarian, storyteller and public speaker. This is a monthly poetry series held on the second Thursday of most months.

11 Saturday

Friends Bag Sale

10am. $5. Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. salinelibrary.org

15 Wednesday

Megan Tompkins-Stange: Policy Patrons

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

Literati is pleased to host Megan Tompkins-Stange in support of her book Policy Patrons: Philanthropy, Education Reform, and the Politics of Influence. Policy Patrons makes an original and invaluable contribution to contemporary discussions about the appropriate role of foundations in public policy and the future direction of education reform.

18 Saturday

Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival

11am-5:30pm Saturday, 12:30-5:30pm Sunday. Downtown Library, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4555. a2caf.com, aadl.org Free

The Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF) is a 2-day festival featuring over 40 favorite authors, more than 25 cartooning workshops and creative games. Also on Sunday.

22 Wednesday

Amy Haimerl: Detroit Hustle

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

Amy Haimerl visits the store in support of her memoir, Detroit Hustle, that is both a meditation on what it takes to make a house a home, and a love letter to a much-derided city.

Fill a bag for $5 and the second bag is free. From 3-4pm of the day before the sale, items are available at half the normal book shop prices.

25 Saturday

Author Event: John W. Barfield Discusses His Autobiography

Two Detroit-based writers share their latest stories of suspense.

3-4:30pm. Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4555. aadl.org Free

John discusses his life and his new autobiography, Starting From Scratch: The Humble beginnings of a Two Billion-Dollar Enterprise. A book signing will follow and books will be for sale at the event.

12 Sunday

The Human Side of Science: Arthur Wiggins

3pm. Nicola’s Bookstore, 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600. nicolasbooks.com Free

This lively and humorous book focuses attention on the fact that “science is a human enterprise.”

The reader learns about the foibles and quirks as well as the admirable

Bryon Quertermous & Patricia Abbott

3pm. Nicola’s Bookstore, 2513 Jackson Ave. 734-662-0600. nicolasbooks.com Free

30 Thursday

A Girl Like You with Michelle Cox

7pm. Bookbound, 1729 Plymouth Rd. 734-369-4345. bookboundbookstore.com Free

A reading, discussion and signing of Michelle Cox’s new romantic mystery.

In this first book in “The Henrietta and Inspector Howard” series, taxi dancer Henrietta agrees to go undercover in order to help the aloof Inspector Howard investigate a murder in the dance hall where she works.

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Local Doc Lectures on Cure Dr. Evangelos Litinas on Cancer and Cannabis

by Ken Wachsberger

Dr. Evangelos Litinas realized the benefits of medical marijuana after Excedrin provided some relief from his recurring migraines but cannabis eliminated them.

On March 3, Dr. Litinas advised guests at the monthly meeting of Women Grow-Southeast Michigan chapter that even though dosing is important with any new medication, the cannabis patient should not get hung up on exact doses.

“Once you have an initial understanding of how cannabis works in your body, you can experiment until you find the dosage that works best for you. Realize that you are healing yourself.”

The World Isn’t Waiting for Us Dr. Litinas, chief medical officer and in-house physician at Ann Arbor’s Om of Medicine, noted that cannabis was used as food and in textiles five thousand years ago in Central Asia. In 2700 BC in China it was used for pain. A written report in 1800 BC in ancient Sumeria included 30 citations where it helped with grief, epilepsy, nausea and other ailments.

In the United States, cannabis first appears in medical literature in 1851, listed in the third edition of the American Pharmacopoeia, an encyclopedia of medications. It appeared in each subsequently revised edition, until 1942 when it was removed from the twelfth edition.

Today cannabis is classified as a schedule 1 substance, meaning it has no accepted medical use, it is unsafe to use, and its potential for abuse is considered on a par with heroin and LSD. But, Dr. Litinas reminded listeners, the rest of the world isn’t waiting around for the United States to rediscover the validity of science. Israel, South Africa, Netherlands and Great Britain are among the countries that are conducting research in their universities.

How Effective Is Cannabis in Fighting and Managing Cancer?

The effectiveness of cannabis in fighting and managing cancer differs for every patient.

Dr. Litinas works collaboratively with patients to choose their dosing levels and schedules: “At low doses of from 20 to 60 mg, cannabis can alleviate the ill effects of chemotherapy and radiation. By inhalation or ingestion, it can help to decrease nausea and vomiting and increase appetite, which, in turn, will help patients keep their medication and nutrition in their bodies, helping the treatment progress faster. Low doses also help with pain and inflammation and dealing with normal feelings of depression and anxiety arising from the severity of the diagnosis. Doses may be administered from once a day to three to four times a day.”

“At high oral doses, cannabis can be used to treat (kill) the cancer cells themselves. Using the Rick Simpson’s Oil protocol, the patient has to consume 1 full gram of RSO per day, for a 60- to 90-day cycle, depending on the type of cancer. Normally they take two or three doses per day, although a single dose per day can also be advantageous. Whether to start slowly or go straight to the full gram is a decision that should be made on an individual basis. The patient will likely have psychoactive experiences for the first two or three weeks. In week four they will begin to lessen.”

Dr. Litinas urges every patient to keep a medication diary, with times, doses, and the corresponding results experienced.

Ken Wachsberger, editor of Bloom Blog at bloomcityclub.com, is an author, editor, political organizer, and member of the National Writers Union.

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Dinosaurs invade Ann Arbor

Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie (AKA Flight of the Conchords) bill themselves as “the almost award-winning fourth-mostpopular folk duo in New Zealand,” but don’t let their modesty fool you — a BBC radio show, a HBO series and a slew of Emmy Award nominations in the late 2000s are evidence that these guys are seriously hilarious. After time off to pursue individual acting opportunities, the duo reunited in 2012, touring on and off since. A Detroit stop is the only chance for audiences without an HBO subscription to enjoy their oneof-a-kind musical comedy, at least until a long-hinted at movie finds its way to the big screen. —ZM

The largest creatures to ever to roam the land are back, ready to take over the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Close Act Theatre, all the way from the Netherlands, are bringing their extraordinary Saurus show to audiences in Ann Arbor. 18-foot-tall dinosaur puppets, maneuvered by company members on stilts and accompanied by dancing acrobats, put on a stunning display trying to gobble up unwary bystanders. It makes for a fun performance, but have no fear, these dinos are 100 percent vegan! —ZM Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 15. 5pm & 7:15pm. North Ingalls Mall, 881 N. University Ave. 734-994-5999. a2sf.org Free

Thursday, June 16. 7:30pm. $35-$50.

Fox Theatre Detroit, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313-471-6611. flightoftheconchords.co.nz

2 thursday Ann Arbor Women Grow Signature Networking Event 6:30pm. $40. Bloom Cannabis Club, 423 Miller Ave. 734-585-0621. womengrow.com

Women Grow Networking Events connect aspiring and current professionals in the cannabis industry.

3 friday Bryan McCree

8pm & 10:30pm. $12-$14. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 212 S. Fourth Ave. 734-996-9080. aacomedy.com

McCree’s sharp and edgy observations on life have had audiences across the country rolling on the floor with laughter.

Also runs Saturday.

First Friday Art Walk

6pm. Downtown Ypsilanti. 734-606-9774. firstfridaysypsi.com Free

20-plus venues in the community participate in visual and performing arts throughout the day and evening.

10 friday Dave Landau

8pm and 10:30pm. 12-$14. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 212 S. Fourth Ave. 734-996-9080. aacomedy.com

With a strong improvisational background, Landau manages to keep his act clean while maintaining his edge. Also runs Saturday.

11 saturday Roller Derby double-header 5pm. $12. Buhr Park, 2751 Packard Rd. a2derbydimes.org

Join Ann Arbor Roller Derby at Buhr Park on June 11 for a Derby

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Double Header! Two great roller derby mash ups for one low price!

Bouts include kid-friendly activities, half-time entertainment, sponsored concessions, and giveaways.

Motor City Mania 2016

9am. $15. Milan Dragway, 10860 Plank Rd., Milan. billetproof.com

During the Detroit Dragway Reunion, your car show entry gets you, your car and one passenger into the show, the swap meet, grandstand seating to watch the drags and one pass down the track.

13 monday Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Plan

7pm. District Library Downtown, 343 S. Fifth Ave. 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free

Southeast Michigan’s very first regional master transit plan was released in late May for review and comment. This will be a community forum to find out more and discuss the plan with the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan.

14 tuesday Witches’ Night Out

7pm. Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main St. 734-395-9660. crazywisdom.net Free

Enjoy tea and networking on Witches’ Night Out. It is a chance to meet others of like mind, drink Witch Brew tea and have a great time. $3.50 for a pot of tea with free refills.

15 wednesday BioBlitz: Macroinvertebrates 1pm. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org Free

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Black Pond Woods to see what macroinvertebrates might live within. Registration is required by June 8.

17 friday John Heffron

8pm and 10:30pm. $25. Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, 212 S. Fourth Ave. 734-996-9080. aacomedy.com

The Detroit Funnyman’s first ever gig was in Ann Arbor, and now he returns after busting out on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He hasn’t slowed down since, appearing in a string of roles on television and comedy specials.

The Moth Story Slam: Michigan Radio

7:30-9pm. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6 p.m.). $10. The Circus, 210 S. First.

734-764-5118. themoth.org

10 storytellers are selected at random to tell a 3-5 minute story on the topic of Fathers in front of a small crowd.

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19 sunday Fireside Fun - A Good Oldfashioned Campfire Circle

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

There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. Bring camp chairs and s’mores fixings.

20 monday Community Drum Circle

7pm. Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main St. 734-426-7818. crazywisdom.net Free

Join a group of drummers to create a musical community. No experience needed, led by Lori Fithian.

21 tuesday Trivia Night: Smarty Pants Smackdown

8pm. Chelsea Alehouse, 420 N. Main St. 734-475-8732. chelseaalehouse.com Free

10am-1pm. Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main St. 734-395-9660. crazywisdom.net Free

Bring or join up with a team of up to 6 players for 5 rounds of trivia while enjoying food and drinks at the Alehouse. Prizes for the top two teams! Courtesy of the Chelsea District Library.

Kicks & Stones FootGolf 80’s Rock Night Couples Outing

Yappy Hour

Looking for a great way to meet others in an outdoor atmosphere?

Come out to Huron Hills Golf Course on Saturday nights this summer and play the new and exciting sport of FootGolf in at a fun, mixer event.

Had a “ruff” week? Bring a pooch to the Canton Dog Park and mingle with other dog lovers! There will be snacks and free giveaways. A membership to the Canton Dog Park is required.

Death Cafe

Eat cake, drink tea, and talk about death. Conversation led by participants with no agenda other than to listen and share.

6pm. $10-$13. Huron Hills Golf Course, 3465 E. Huron River Dr. 734-794-6246. a2gov.org

25 saturday 11am. Canton Dog Park, Denton Rd. just north of Cherry Hill. 734-394-5310. canton-mi.org Free

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Founded in 1919, the Ann Arbor City Tennis Tournament is one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the country and is back for year 97 thanks to the hard work of the Ann Arbor Community Tennis Association and Ann Arbor’s Recreation and Education Department. Four different tournaments will run over the course of two weeks of tennis featuring Adult Mixed Doubles, Adult Singles, Juniors and Adult Doubles, while a Town Tennis Celebration wraps up the tournaments. Tournament viewing is free at all venues with all matches will tak outdoors, weather permitting. To register, visit the AACTA website. —ZM

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Tiny Buddha Yoga + A2 Summer Fest

5-6pm. Power Center for the Performing Arts, 121 Fletcher St. Free

This vinyasa flow class is perfect for all experience levels.

Fridays & Saturdays

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Through June. 8:30am. $15. Tiny Lions Lounge and Adoption Center, 5245 Jackson Rd., Ste. A1.

734-662-5585. hshv.org

8am. $45-$65. Riverside Park, 5 E. Cross St. thecolorrun.com

Yoga with Cats

Practice hatha-style yoga with furry feline yoga masters! Bring peace to mind and body, while helping support the animals in the Ann Arbor community.

Registration required.

4 Saturday

Recumbent Bicycle Rendezvous 11am-2pm. Midwest Bike & Tandem, 1691 Plymouth Rd. 734-487-9058. wolverbents.org Free

Recumbent bicycles, which have riders sit on a chair-like seat rather than a narrow saddle, greatly reduces cycling-related body stress. The Rendezvous starts with a group ride at 9am followed by recumbent displays, information tables, and used recumbents for sale from 11am to 2pm. There will also be a “buying your first recumbent” talk at 11am.

5 Sunday

Dexter-Ann Arbor Run

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With more fun, more sun and even more color, this is known as the ‘Happiest 5k on the Planet,’ and is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality. Combining the enjoyment of a 5k with all the fun leisure of an island-style vacation.

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Dancing Freedom

2pm. Cost: Pay-What-You-Want. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. riversidearts.org

Dancing Freedom is a movement practice that draws upon somatic, shamanic and expressive arts therapies. It is a guided free-form dance using the 5 elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether) as inspiration for deep connection.

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8am. $40-$52. Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Pkwy., Canton.

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Mix up your fitness with a great cardio and strength workout. The Summit on the Park offers a variety of beginner and intense cardio cycling classes. Whether you want to spin through 60 minutes or mix it up with some weights, there is a class for you.

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AcroYoga is a dynamic way to connect and play with others, while developing the communication and body awareness skills to support a safe practice.

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CANCER June 21-July 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The voices in our heads are our constant companions. They fill our inner sanctuary with streams of manic commentary. Often we’re not fully cognizant of the bedlam, since the outer world dominates our focus. But as soon as we close our eyes and turn our attention inward, we’re immersed in the jabbering babble. That’s the bad news, Aries. Now here’s the good news. In the coming weeks you will have far more power than usual to ignore, dodge, or even tamp down the jabbering babble. As a result, you may get a chance to spend unprecedented amounts of quality time with the still, small voice at your core -- the wise guide that is often drowned out by all the noise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): We are inclined to believe that the best way to see the whole picture or the complete story is from above. The eagle that soars overhead can survey a vast terrain in one long gaze. The mountaintop perspective affords a sweeping look at a vast landscape. But sometimes this perspective isn’t perfectly useful. What we most need to see may be right next to us, or nearby, and it’s only visible if our vision is narrowly focused.

Here’s how poet Charles Bernstein expresses it: “What’s missing from the bird’s eye view is plain to see on the ground.” Use this clue in the coming weeks.

GEMINI (June 21-July 22): I foresee fertile chaos in your immediate future, Gemini. I predict lucky accidents and smoldering lucidity and disciplined spontaneity. Do you catch the spirit of what I’m suggesting? Your experiences will not be describable by tidy theories. Your intentions will not fit into neat categories.

You will be a vivid embodiment of sweet paradoxes and crazy wisdom and confusing clarity.

Simple souls may try to tone you down, but I hope you will evade their pressure as you explore the elegant contradictions you encounter. Love your life exactly as it is! Methodical improvisa-

tions will be your specialty. Giving gifts that are both selfish and unselfish will be one of your best tricks. “Healing extremes” will be your code phrase of power.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):I’m debating about which of your astrological houses will be your featured hotspot in the coming days. I’m guessing it will come down to two options: your House of Valid Greed and your House of Obligatory Sharing. The House of Valid Greed has a good chance to predominate, with its lush feasts and its expansive moods. But the House of Obligatory Sharing has an austere beauty that makes it a strong possibility, as well. Now here’s the trick ending, Leo: I’d like to see if you can emphasize both houses equally; I hope you’ll try to inhabit them both at the same time. Together they will grant you a power that neither could bestow alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Between now and July 25, there’s a chance you will reach the peak of a seemingly unclimbable mountain. You could win a privilege that neither you nor anyone else ever dreamed was within your reach. It’s possible you’ll achieve a milestone you’ve been secretly preparing for since childhood.

Think I’m exaggerating, Virgo?

I’m not. You could break a record for the biggest or best or fastest, or you might finally sneak past an obstacle that has cast a shadow over your self-image for years. And even if none of these exact events comes to pass, the odds are excellent that you will accomplish another unlikely or monumental feat. Congratulations in advance!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “My mother gave birth to me once, yeah yeah yeah,” writes author Sara Levine. “But I’ve redone myself a million times.” I’m sure she is not demeaning her mom’s hard work, but rather celebrating her own. When’s the last time you gave birth to a fresh version of yourself? From where I stand, it looks like the next 12 to 15 months will be one of those

According to many sources on the Internet, “werifesteria” is an obscure word from Old English. But my research suggests it was in fact dreamed up within the last few years by a playful hoaxster. Regardless of its origins, I think it’s an apt prescription to fix what’s bugging you.

Here’s the definition: “to wander longingly through the forest in search of mystery and adventure.” If you are not currently seeking out at least a metaphorical version of that state, I think you should be. Now is an excellent time to reap the catalytic benefits of being willingly lost in a wild, idyllic, relaxing setting. fertile phases of reinvention. And right now is an excellent time to get a lightning-flash glimpse of what the New You might look like.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author Rebecca Solnit offers some tough advice that I think you could use. “Pain serves a purpose,” she says. “Without it you are in danger. What you cannot feel you cannot take care of.”

With that in mind, Scorpio, I urge you to take full advantage of the suffering you’re experiencing.

Treat it as a gift that will motivate you to transform the situation that’s causing you to hurt. Honor it as a blessing you can use to rise above the mediocre or abusive circumstances you have been tolerating.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Aphorist James Guida contemplates the good results that can come from not imposing expectations on the raw reality that’s on its way. “Not to count chickens before they’re hatched,” he muses, “or eggs before they’re laid, chickens who might possibly lay eggs, birds who from afar might be confused with chickens.” I recommend this strategy for you in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. Experiment with the pleasure of being wide open to surprises. Cultivate a mood of welcoming one-of-akind people, things, and events.

Be so empty you have ample room to accommodate an influx of new dispensations. As James Guida concludes: “Not to count or think of chickens.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “No gift is ever exactly right for me,” mourns Capricorn poet James Richardson. Don’t you dare be like him in the coming days. Do whatever you must to ensure that you receive at least one gift that’s exactly right for you. Two gifts would be better; three sublime. Here’s another

thought from Richardson: “Success repeats itself until it is a failure.” Don’t you dare illustrate that theory. Either instigate changes in the way you’ve been achieving success, or else initiate an entirely new way. Here’s one more tip from Richardson: “Those who demand consideration for their sacrifices were making investments, not sacrifices.” Don’t you dare be guilty of that sin. Make sacrifices, not investments. If you do, your sacrifices will ultimately turn out to be good investments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Life will invite you to explore the archetype of the Ethical Interloper in the coming days. The archetype of the Helpful Transgressor may tempt you, as well, and even the Congenial Meddler or the Compassionate Trickster might look appealing. I urge you to consider experimenting with all of these. It will probably be both fun and productive to break taboos in friendly ways.

You could reconnoiter forbidden areas without freaking anyone out or causing a troublesome ruckus. If you’re sufficiently polite and kind in expressing your subversive intentions, you might leave a trail of good deeds in your wake.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your theme comes from the title of a poem by Fortesa Latifi: “I Am Still Learning How to Do the Easy Things.” During the next phase of your astrological cycle, I invite you to specialize in this study.

You may imagine that you are already a master of the simple, obvious arts of life, but here’s the news: Few of us are. And the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to refine your practice. Here’s a good place to start: Eat when you’re hungry, sleep when you’re tired, and give love when you’re lonely. © Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny

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