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october 2015 vol. 25/no. 10

p.7 Favorite Autumn foods 19 Top A2 chefs speak out about the changing seasons

by Joe Saul & Lisa Leutheuser

fyi 5

Bloggers & biz unite at WordCamp

green corner 5

Stay hydrated with a wine hike

music: Have you seen?16

An interview with The Milk Carton Kids

by Zach Marburger

music feature 13

An interview with Chris Dupont

by Jeff Milo

film feature: 18

Films made in Michigan

by Ann Dwyer

film: Totally team Ypsilanti

When 2 teams attempt to dominate Michigan

by Zach Marburger

20 theater: Double 100 at UM

Celebrating Arthur Miller

by Wendy Ponte

22 art: pop-up artwork

Local artists and architects create pop-up displays

by Zach Marburger

27 everything else 30 crossword 23 art

feature

Going back in time to the world of the 1990s

by Russell A. Brakefield

online exclusives

ECURRENT.COM Farmers’Market Guide

Autumn is the perfect time to reap the full benefits of nature’s bounty at area Farmers’ Markets. Current has all the info you need!

Appleseed Collective

Jeff Milo catches up with the group in an exclusive online interview before their last local show of the season. He finds them blowing preconceived notions about folk music out the water!

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Adams Street Publishing Co.  Life of luxury From Dan Ketelaar, the man behind the development of the luxury apartment complex at 618 South Main, comes a new set of high-rise apartments, Madison on Main, (at the cross streets of the same name).

Construction is set to begin in rendering saroki architecture October and wrap up by the end of 2016.  So fresh and so clean Health food fans will rejoice that Freshii, the Toronto-based franchise dedicated to salads, frozen yogurt, and wraps, and one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in North America, will soon open a new location in the Briarwood Mall. freshii.com  Say cheese!

Steve Hall and Abbey Olitzky, formerly of Zingerman’s and Sweet Heather Anne, and the palates behind the Central Provisions pop-up, debut Spencer, a new restaurant and cheese bar located next to Kilwin’s chocolate shop and ice cream bar. Check the website for news about their opening this fall. 113 E. Liberty. spencerannarbor.com  Pizza Hut no more Pizza fans will have to look elsewhere – the Pizza Hut at 5630 Jackson Road in Scio Township shut its doors for good August 25. The Carpenter Road location remains open.  New dance party Pronounced “ego,” Club 3GO, had its grand opening September 5 and will continue to run events throughout the year. The alcohol-free club located in the heart of downtown Ypsilanti is a nice alternative for the college crowd who still want to enjoy a fun night out without the beer-related hassle. Girls, 18-plus, while guys must have a college ID to get in. 9pm-2am Fridays and Saturdays. Depot Town, Ypsilanti. club3go.wix.com/club3go  Community united Billed as a “one-stop bliss shop,” Lampshade Café features a little bit of everything.

The Ypsilanti project aims to be a café, bookstore, performance venue, art gallery, classroom, meditation center, and homebase for all things local. Leave your money at the door; Lampshade is introducing a new currency called the schmeckel to rework the relationship between community and commerce. Fundraising and renovations are going on now. 206 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti. lampshade.life - ZM

What’s your favorite Autumn food?

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Soups...all kinds!

Co-publisher/Chief Financial Officer Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) acorn squash

Editorial

Assignment Editor: Wendy Ponte (annarboreditor@adamsstreetpublishing.com) acorn squash with brown sugar Staff Writer: Zach Marburger (zmarburger@adamsstreetpublishing.com) My mom’s corn soup Contributing Writers: Joe Saul, Lisa Leutheuser, Russell A. Brakefield, Louis Meldman, Sue Dise. Jeff Milo, Ann Dwyer

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Saul Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) tailgate grillables

Art/Production Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) pumpkin anything Graphic Design: Imani Latief (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) sweet potato souffle Contributing Designer: Stephanie Austin Apple fritters from the orchards

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Stay hydrated with a wine hike Nothing beats fall in Southeast Michigan, unless it’s fall in SE Michigan with a glass of wine in your hand. Come enjoy both, courtesy of the Legacy Land Conservancy’s Cranes, Cabernet, and Colors hike and wine-tasting event. Choose between the 67-acre oak forest full of cranes at the Sharon Hills preserve, or try to spot a Great Horned Owl family through the fall foliage at the Beckworth Preserve in Stockbridge. Register by October 13. 1-3pm. Saturday, October 17. Free to the public. Beckworth Preserve, 2792 Morton Rd, Stockbridge. Sharon Hills Preserve, Sharon Hollow Road (between Walker & Washburn Roads). Space is limited. 734-3025263. legacylandconservancy.org/ event/cranes-colors-and-cabernetwalks —ZM

fyi Bloggers and business unite at WordCamp For local bloggers and big businesses alike, creating and managing online content is a big part of connecting with the public. Luckily WordPress, the popular website and blog creation tool, is hosting WordCamp Ann Arbor 2015 at the Michigan Union. This conference covers a wide-range of topics, from personal blogging and branding to coding and security. Each session is approximately 35 minutes followed by a 15-minute Q&A. After-party to follow. 8:30am-5:30pm. Saturday, October 24. $18. Michigan Union, 530 S. State St. annarbor.wordcamp. org/2015/—ZM ecurrent.com / october 2015 5

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Favorite Autumn Foods: Top A2 chefs speak out about the changing seasons in their kitchens

What are your favorite fall foods? With crisp air blowing into southeast Michigan, do you find yourself craving a drink or the taste of pumpkin?

Does biting into a crisp, brightly-colored apple, or the comfort of a robust stew sound appealing?

Settling into Autumn (with a hint of the coming winter), we change the way we cook and the ingredients that we use.

We spoke to some of our favorite Ann Arbor chefs to solicit their thoughts on seasonal cooking, their personal food loves and how they shift the way they eat and cook as the leaves turn and the temperature cools.

Chef

Brandon Clark Zingerman’s Roadhouse

Hometown: South Lyon, MI How many years in Ann Arbor: 7 Favorite dish you serve in the restaurant: Bacon and Pimento Cheese Mac – with Arkansas peppered bacon from Petit Jean, and house made pimento cheese with peppers from Cornman Farms (Zingerman’s own farm).

What are you digging about Autumn cuisine right now? I’m looking forward to the heirloom winter squash coming in from Cornman Farms; we have great-tasting squash variants like the Boston Marrow (which can grow up to 35 lbs). My favorite is the Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck, which is up to 3’ long with a crook in it, and can get up to 30lbs. Of course, our two staple crops where we preserve the harvest What winter comfort foods are you looking forward to the most? Another really great thing that we grow out at the Farm is something on the Slow Food Arc of Taste, the Gillfeather Turnip, a vegetable prized for its flavor instead of for its production yield. It’s believed to be an early relative of rutabagas, but when you puree it, you get the smoothest, creamiest texture I’ve ever experienced. It’s like velvet in your mouth. All we do at the Roadhouse is add cream, butter, and nutmeg, and it’s just this amazing thing. To me, rutabaga is a family tradition at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and that’s why I look forward to them. They show up around mid-November.

7am-10pm Monday-Thursday, 7am-11pm Friday & Saturday, 9am-11pm Sunday. 2501 Jackson Ave. zingermansroadhouse.com

Some of them even shared a few recipes with us!

Check out ecurrent.com (our online edition) and see what more these great cooks have to say, and what you can make at home.

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Mike Monahan Monahan’s Seafood Market Hometown: Grosse Pointe, MI How many years in Ann Arbor: 36 Favorite dish you serve in the restaurant: My favorite dish changes with what’s in season. The one menu item that I crave all week is our Fried Oyster Po’ Boy. What are you digging about Autumn cuisine right now? Bluefish and swordfish, the fall classics. These fish are at their fattest, freshest and most abundant off New England right now. Whole bluefish roasted in salt and served with salpicon sauce, swordfish with olives & anchovies are fantastic (both recipes are on our website). We serve lots of kale this time of year— boiled then tossed in a pan with bacon and balsamic. We also have a great recipe for steamed red snapper over kale on our site. Last year farmer George Merkel had fresh kale right up until Christmas!

What winter comfort foods are you looking forward to the most? Winter is time to steam up the kitchen with bouillabaisse, cioppino, lots of shellfish in southeast Asian stir fries, simple steamed mussels, spaghetti with clam sauce and plenty of oysters on the half shell. Oh yes, and my stuffed clams are the ultimate comfort.

8am-7pm Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. 407 N. 5th Ave. 734-662-5118 (Kerrytown Market & Shops). monahanseafood.com CONTINUED ON P. 8

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Chef

Annette Weathers Bona Sera, Ypsilanti

Hometown: Hard to say....from Great Bend, Kansas to Millington (near Frankenmuth), to San Francisco, back to Ann Arbor and now Ypsilanti!

How many years in Ann Arbor: Around 25 total, broken up by an extended sojourn to California.

Favorite dish you serve in the restaurant: Gnocchi Poutine (when it’s on the menu), currently, Tuxedo Scallops with Chili Lime Sauce or any flatbread What are you digging about Autumn cuisine right now? Any pasta, Pastapalooza, the smell of smoke.

What winter comfort foods are you looking forward to the most? Gnocchi Poutine, Chicken Dijon Shepherd’s Pie, Truffled Ricotta Beet Lasagna, Italian Sausage and Peppers over Polenta.

11am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-10pm Friday, noon-10pm Saturday, 10am-2pm every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, closed Mondays.

200 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

734-340-6335.

Chef and Co-owner

Blake Reetz Eat

Hometown: I was raised on a Dairy farm in West Branch, MI. How many years in Ann Arbor: I’ve been living and working in Ann Arbor for 16 years.

Favorite dish you serve in the restaurant: My favorite dish on our menu right now is the cider braised pork shoulder. It’s hearty and comforting and tastes like autumn.

What are you digging about Autumn cuisine right now?

I love everything about the fall but especially the food. It’s a time to move away from the lighter fare of summer and into the braises and stews that I love so much and I can utilize the abundant fall harvest. Cooking with apple cider and warm spices, hearty herbs like rosemary and sage, squashes and pumpkin. They’re very fun flavors to play with. It’s a great time of year to be a chef.

What winter comfort foods are you looking forward to the most? We always make a big batch of sauerbraten in the dead of winter and I’m very much looking forward to that. And our mushroom spatzle will be back on the menu to warm your soul and your bones!

11am-9pm Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday.

1906 Packard St. 734-213-7011.eatannarbor.com

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Phillis Engelbert The Lunch Room

Hometown: Oak Park, MI How many years in Ann Arbor: 32 Favorite dish you serve in the restaurant: All the dinner specials, especially the Monday Night Bento Box. What are you digging about Autumn cuisine right now? I’m digging the abundance of fresh produce available right outside our door at Farmer’s Market. We just picked up eggplant, zucchini & beets for an Indian stew with a fragrant tomato-onion sauce; corn and poblanos for Friday Quesadilla Night; and cabbage, red peppers, green peppers, red onions and yellow onions for just about everything else on our menu.

What winter comfort foods are you looking forward to the most? We have a wide range of soups; it’s up to the cook making it that morning to thumb through our (own) recipe book and decide what to make. Butternut squash bisque, pozole, red lentil, borscht, potato-corn chowder, broccoli “cheddar,” Senegalese peanut, miso... the list is extensive. I also look forward to the return of pasties to the menu. Our version of this U.P. specialty consists of homemade seitan chorizo, yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots & parsnips in a creamy sage gravy inside our special flaky pie crust. Then it’s smothered in more gravy.

11am-9pm Monday-Friday, 8am-9pm Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday brunch. 407 N. 5th Ave. (Kerrytown Market & Shops).

734-224-8859. thelunchrooma.com

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Hometown: Hamburg, MI How many years in Ann Arbor: I spent 25 years in SE Michigan before traveling south. Over the last 10 years I’ve lived in Jacksonville FL, Guam USA, and Beaufort NC near the southern outer banks. I just moved back to Michigan at the beginning of this year and landed in Ann Arbor.

Favorite dish you serve in the restaurant: I have a hard time choosing a favorite dish here at Back2Roots, but my top three would be the green goodness bowl, the beet burger, and the veggie chili.

What are you digging about Autumn cuisine right now? After spending so much time down south, my style has become a kind of Italian southern infusion. I very much look forward to collard greens. I also love fall flavors such as roasted winter squashes with fresh rosemary, toasted hazelnuts, and pasta. I love, love, love hearty bean dishes.

And of course, who could let these winter months slip past us without enjoying a little hot cider (especially with a little spiced rum) and mulled red wine.

What winter comfort foods are you looking forward to the most? My all time favorite fall/winter comfort food is a dish I designed based on a southern classic, tomato pie. (However, this is a vegetarian dish, not vegan, so it can not be served here at Back2Roots). It’s one of my most well known signature dishes.

11am-9pm everyday except Sunday.

108 S. Main St. 734-302-1555.

Back2rootbistro.com

Chef

Theresa Livingston Back2Roots

Chef and Co-owner

Brendan McCall

Mani Osteria & Bar and Isalita

Hometown: Boston, MA How many years in Ann Arbor: 15 Favorite dish you serve in the restaurant: I have twins in my real life, and I have twins in my work life, and I love them both in different ways -- so I’ll give you one from Mani and one from Isalita. Mani: I never get tired of our pizzas. I can eat one at any time! If I have to pick one, I’m a classic guy—Truffle and Egg always hits the spot for me. Isalita: Our Tuna Tostadas—they’re a perfect bite.

What are you digging about Autumn cuisine right now?

Fall is when Michigan really comes into its own. Squash, pumpkins, apples, pears -- I think of Michigan as a fall state. You get to reap the benefits of all the work you’ve done earlier in the year. I’m a big cider/perry [cider made from pears] guy.

What winter comfort foods are you looking forward to the most? Soup and a sandwich is a perfect meal for me, warm and satisfying. I love warm and hearty soups in the winter, but not necessarily cream-based or thick pureed ones until later in the season. At Mani, we’ll be doing a beautiful chicken broth, with dark-roasted chicken stock, lemon juice, fresh-grated Parmesan and noodles. We’re going to do an Ahogada sandwich at Isalita—it’s soup and sandwich in one, with a pulled pork sandwich soaked in a chicken-based broth but with pureed garlic, onion, and chile de arbol.

Mani Osteria: 11:30 am-10pm Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30am-11pm Friday, 4-11pm Saturday, 11am-2pm & 4-9pm Sunday, closed Monday. 341 E. LIberty St. 734-769-6700. maniosteria.com Isalita: 11:30am-10pm Tuesday & Wednesday, 11:30am-11pm Thursday & Friday, 4-11pm Saturday, 4-9pm Sunday, closed Monday. 341 E. LIberty St. 734-213-7400

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Michigan-only craft beers to taste at Detroit festival The 7th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival promises to

be all-encompassing, as in past years, with over 600 craft beers from 75 Michigan breweries available to taste.

If you’ve got any room left after trying all those beers, there are also food samplings available for purchase from numerous Detroit area restaurants. Local musicians will help keep the convivial mood going throughout this allday event. Tickets can be purchased online and the festival coordinators encourage you to do just that, as this event usually sells out ahead of time. You can also buy a ticket for just $5 for your designated driver!

5-9pm Friday October 23 & 1-6pm Saturday October 34. Eastern Market, 2934 Russell St., Detroit, MI. mibeer.com/detroit-fall-festival —WP

Wednesdays

Food Trucks at Evening Market

4pm. Parks and Recreation Facilities at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. 734-794-6250. calendar. a2gov.org Free

The 5th Season of the Wednesday Evening Market with great new vendors, live musical performances and lots of family fun.

Saturdays

Chelsea Farmers Market

8am-noon. Chelsea Farmers Market, S. Main St., Chelsea. 734-475-6402. chelseamich.com

The season for farmers markets continues! Peruse all that Chelsea has to offer.

3 Saturday Chelsea Farmers Market 8am. 222 S. Main St., Chelsea, MI. 734-475-1145. chelseafarmersmkt. org Free

This season promises several new vendors along with the return of musical entertainment and new events to engage the visitor, both young and old.

Runs every Saturday.

Chefs And Cooking Discussion: An Afternoon with Chef Mei Lin, Season 12 Top Chef Winner and Chef James Rigato of The Root 1pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown, 343 South Fifth Ave. 734327-4555. aadl.org Free

Michigan native and celebrated Chef, Mei Lin will join us for a special event with her friend and fellow Michigan Chef James Rigato to talk about her culinary career and their time on Top Chef.

Chef James Rigato was also a competitor on Top Chef and is known for his highly regarded Whitmore Lake destination restaurant and bar, The Root.

James is opening a new restaurant, Mabel Gray, in Hazel Park this fall and Mei Lin will

be doing a special collaboration dinner while she is in town.

4 Sunday 30th Annual Paella Party

11am-2pm. Zingerman’s Deli, 422 Detroit St. 734-663-3400. zingermansdeli.com Free

Zingerman’s presents the 30th annual celebration of the fabulous foods of Spain culminating (as it always does) with a two-grill Paella throw-down on Zingerman’s Patio.

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4pm. $50. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti.

734-480-2787. riversidearts.org Riverside Arts Center invites you to enjoy a friends evening of live entertainment, art, food, and locally brewed refreshments in celebration of Oktoberfest.

7 Wednesday Spanish Paella at Home

6:30pm. $69. Sur la Table, 3050 Washtenaw Ave, Suite 109. 734-5310304. surlatable.com

The quintessential dish of Spain, paella is a feast for all the senses—from the signature saffron hue to its heavenly scent and incredible flavor.

Work alongside other students practicing knife skills, sautéing techniques and more as you master the basics for making incredible paella at home.

8 Thursday Charlie’s Favorite Confection 6pm-8. $45. Zingerman’s Bakehouse, 3711 Plaza Dr. 734-761-2095. bakewithzing.com

Learn from the master, Zingerman’s Charlie Frank, managing partner and candy maker of Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory. Charlie’s passion for all

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from the Chelsea area and the Smoke & Ale Corn-hole Classic Tournament.

18 Sunday Chefs in the Garden Growing Hope

Going vegan, bistro-style Dr. Swaroop Bhojani, owner of the restaurant, Hut-K Chaat (as well as a food cart by the same name), has a new venture - Back2Roots Bistro in downtown Ann Arbor - with his business partner, Pradeep Chowdry.

Like Hut-K Chaat, the emphasis at Back2Roots is eating for wellness. To make that happen Bhojani allows no GMOs, preservatives, processed sugars or white flour to be used in the preparation of the vegan menu, and foods are locally sourced whenever possible. Back2Roots, which opened in early September for lunches only, now serves both lunch and dinner. 11am-9pm everyday except Sunday. 108 S. Main St. 734-302-1555. Back2rootbistro.com —WP

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Charlie will then combine the two and enrobe them in chocolate to make the confection called Four Brothers. At the

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10 Saturday Smoke and Ale Fall Festival

Noon-10pm. $5. Chelsea Fairgrounds.

20501 W. Old US Hwy 12, Chelsea. visitypsinow.com

The festival’s happenings include a beer fest featuring local Michigan microbreweries and wineries, live music, fun for the kids, featured businesses

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5pm. $55/single, $100/pair. 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. 734-7868401. growinghope.net https://www.facebook.com/ events/852623561491064

Enjoy great food and drink amidst a blossoming urban farm to benefit Growing Hope.

Each course in the dinner series features an artisanprepared meal by notable regional chefs, delicious beer and wines, and show-stopping desserts. Reservations required.

Girl’s Night Out: Tasty Tapas for Fall

5pm. $69. Sur la Table, 3050 Washtenaw Ave, Suite 109. 734-531-0304. surlatable.com

Calling all ladies, work alongside your BFFs, learning to combine seasonal produce with traditional Spanish ingredients to make an assortment of tasty tapas.

20 Tuesday Black Wine Nights

7pm-10. $60. Vinology, 110 S. Main.

734-222-9841.vinologya2.com

This is a night where everything is black—your clothes, the food, even the Riedel wine glasses. Get ready to tap into your dark side in this blind tasting. Reservations required.

21 Wednesday Beer and Burger Pairing Dinner 7pm. Sidetrack Bar & Grill, 56 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 734-483-5230. sidetrackbarandgrill.com

Paired with Bell’s beers, this dinner features burger and beer pairings from the masterminds at Sidetrack Bar and Grill. Check their facebook page for updates and event registration.

28 Wednesday Building Business Relationships Breakfast

7:30am. Brecon Village, 200 Brecon Dr., Saline. salinechamber.org Free

Come meet and hear from members about their businesses and about what is going on in our community.

30 Friday 10th Annual Vampire’s Ball

6-11:30pm. $200. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms, 8540 Island Lake Rd., Dexter. 734-663-3663 zingermansroadhouse.com

Guests will enjoy a multicourse meal served in the historic farmhouse followed by a night of drinks, dancing and treats in the renovated barn.

music

Dupont’s newest album reimagines the folk aesthetic

Singer, songwriter, outlier:

an interview with Chris Dupont about his upcoming album release show

by Jeff Milo

We got Chris Dupont to open up about his band’s newest album, Outliers and it wound up being one of those conversations that reminds you about how important music is in life.

Dupont can do that; the Ann Arbor singer/songwriter has spent the last five years re-imagining the folk aesthetic with a devastatingly soft brush of baroque strings and pianos under autumnal wistfulness strummed across his guitar, with lyrics that punch the gut in slow motion and cathartically pluck the heartstrings (snapping a few, sometimes, after the third chorus). Dupont’s music manifests that startling quiet you feel come over you when you reach that clearing in the wood, or if you’re out traipsing a cold Michigan lake’s shoreline at dawn.

That’s just a taste of what to expect on Outliers, out October 2nd.

The blend of electric and acoustic guitars, splashing together with soft radiance over the steady pulse of the drums and pianos like soothing sighs; yes, it’s this kind of revitalizing folk music, the epilogue of emotional ravages, the soundtrack of the next sunrise. And we haven’t even touched on that voice, fragile and fresh, celestial and smooth. Let’s really open up…

Current: Outliers songs sound more existential, lyrically; it’s like an outlier being out of one’s body or a view from a scene from backstage, singing as an outside observer…

Chris Dupont: That’s a great take on Outlier! Yes, the idea of being an onlooker, being outside your own environment or even your own body, that’s definitely there. It’s a feeling I have often, and I think it speaks to the mood [of Outlier].

It’s almost as if I’m separating myself from my emotions, sorting them out, looking at them, reintegrating. I’m not sure that’s what I set out to do. I started realizing the title really described me as a person, and how I view the world.

Not necessarily as an “outsider” or “rebel,” those imply something more active. It’s more a calm submission to being on the fringe. You can follow what everyone else wants

for you, you can stay bitter for a long time, or you can accept your own oddities and do your best to live with what you’ve got. That’s what a lot of these songs dwell on.

It’s not easy striking such a heartfelt frankness to one’s musical poetry like this. Talk about allowing the heavy emotions to rise to the top and what draws you to these poignant veins of folk singing?

Frankness. I love that word. Yeah, it’s tough being so exposed. It’s not necessarily embarrassing because I absorb these energies from people, whether good or bad, and then gravitate toward writing. Usually, the process of putting those thoughts to music and molding ideas into a narrative lyric helps me discover an insight that might not have occurred to me. I think that’s why a lot of my songs have turns or resolutions. Some of these songs and stories spur emotional reactions in people, but that might cause them discomfort. That can make me squeamish; I’m that party host wanting every guest to feel great, ya know? But, I can only connect with that I’m doing if I believe it. Frankness is all I’ve got.

I also draw lots of inspiration from my environment and the seasons. I try to set a scene; to really place people in the grey overcast valley of Ypsilanti, or in the woods when everything’s frozen and dead.

Talk about what moves you, when it comes to music—like your influences and what it is you strive for when you record and perform with the band.

I write a lot of my music when I’m in deep need of sorting something out. I love songs that make sense and feel like they’ve been there for a long time. James Taylor, Ryan Adams, Tracy Chapman…all wrote a bunch of those.

I’m attracted to songs that could stick around and mean something new several years later. Outlier has a bunch of ‘jam’ sections, but I think the songs themselves are actually simple forms with lyrics and melody leading the whole work. I was taught by my father, long ago: “don’t just be a guitar player; make the guitar sing.”

Chris Dupont starts the biggest tour of his career to support Outlier this month, which gets a national release on November 13 (iTunes, Spotify, Bandcamp). Look for Outlier on vinyl next January.

7 pm, Friday, October 2. $15. Towsley Auditorium, Wastenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron Dr. Ft. To purchase tickets: chrisdupont.bandcamp.com/merch/ticketto-outlier-cd-release-october-2nd-2015-towsley-auditorium ecurrent.com / october 2015 13

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Another Legendary Wainwright Sunday, October 18 / The Ark

Actor, composer, and Grammy Award-winning songwriter, brings his patented blend of dark and touching music to the vibrant Ann Arbor folk scene on October 18th at The Ark. In a career that has spanned over 50 years, Wainwright has released 23 studio albums and appeared in 11 feature films. Perhaps best known for his 1972 folk-comedy hit “Dead Skunk,” which peaked at Number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, Wainwright’s career since has been a mix of well-received acting roles and poignant and humorous albums, including “High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project,” which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album in 2009. His latest effort, “Haven’t Got the Blues (Yet)” (2014), showcases the now 68-year-old handling encroaching age with his trademark personal touch. 7pm/doors, 7:30pm/ show, Sunday, October 18. $25. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1818. theark.org

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The Gloaming

Team Love is Tim Berla - vocals, bass; Charles Dayringer - clarinet, bass clarinet, percussion, vocals; Kip Godwin - guitar, vocals. The group will play many originals along with covers of classic jazz songs.

Evocative of the spare serenity of the Irish countryside, the music of The Gloaming is both deeply familiar and consistently surprising. The super group’s rare combination of Irish tunes, ancient sean-nós song, and instrumental explorations over a backbone of spare minimalism carves new paths, connecting the Irish folk tradition with New York’s contemporary scene.

6pm. People’s Food Co-op, 216 N. 4th Ave. 734-994-9174. reverbnation.com/team1love Free

4 Sunday An Evening with Mark Knopfler and Band

7:30pm. $45-$205. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Legendary musician and songwriter Mark Knopfler will celebrate the release of his new record, Tracke, marking the 8th solo recording from Knopfler, who Rolling Stone praises as one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

5 Monday Gene Ween

8pm $16/advance, $20/door. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

Gene Ween is the stage name of Aaron Freeman, formerly of the experimental rock-group Ween. “Ween” was a scientist, ambassador, philosopher, statesmen, writer, businessman and celebrated freethinker and wit.

He has often been referred to as ‘America’s renaissance man’ and was emblematic of the fledgling American nation.

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Team Love

7:30pm. $20-$42. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

San, Emily, & Jacob wsg Mosaic

8pm. $15. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

This genre-bending and Michigan-based trio blend contemporary folk, jazz, and Broadway tunes to create an eclectic and entertaining live performance.

8 Thursday John Lennon Birthday Benefit Concert

7:30pm. $15. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

Eighth annual concert with local musical artists emceed

by Chris Buhalis. All artists will be performing works of John Lennon on his October birthday, as well as other peace-themed songs. The Concert is sponsored

by Chapter 93 of Veterans For Peace (vfp93.org) with proceeds supporting the Chapter’s Peace Scholarship Fund and Martin Luther King Day high school essay contest.

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9 Friday New York Philharmonic

8pm Friday, 8:30pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday. $30-$120. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave. 734-763-3333. tickets. music.umich.edu

The New York Philharmonic will perform three shows during the University of Michigan’s homecoming weekend as part of a five-year partnership. The program closes with a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s live score to the 1954 classic, On the Waterfront. Runs through Sunday.

10 Saturday Russian Circles w/ Cloakroom

9pm. $16. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

Touring in support of their fifth album, this rock trio made up of Brian Cook, Mike Sullivan, and Dave Turncrantz spans all genres, from soaring melodies to hyper-intense metal tracks.

11 Sunday The Dustbowl Revival

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

The Dustbowl Revival is a Venice, California-based collective that merges old school bluegrass, gospel, jug-band, swamp blues, and the hot swing of the 1930’s to form a spicy roots cocktail. Known for their inspired live sets, The Dustbowl Revival boldly brings together many styles of traditional American music.

Toppermost Beatles Tribute 2pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Michigan’s most popular Beatles tribute band, will perform an authentic re-creation of a Beatles concert complete with costumes, wigs, and accents that are more than passable.

12 Monday Widowspeak

9pm. $10. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

The band’s third album, All Yours, is one that could only come from Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas: a honed and elegant interweaving of dream-pop and slowcore rock and roll, easygoing melodies and dusty, snaking guitars.

of Andy Baxter and Kyle Jahnke, open the show.

13 Tuesday

With an extensive and amazing track record of unique and imaginative performances featuring his curious instrument and copious amounts of originality, Mike Silverman, a/k/a That1Guy, has set himself apart as a true one-of-a-kind talent that rivals any other artist currently in the entertainment industry.

Fortunate Youth

9pm. $12. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

Fortunate Youth is a collaboration of South Bay reggae stand-outs.

Rising from various bands, they’ve created a phenomenal 6-piece masterpiece bringing more fire to the stage than ever before. Combining rootsy vibes and unique bass lines united with multiple harmonies, boisterous guitar solos, and heavy keys separates Fortunate Youth from every other mainstream reggae band.

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That 1 Guy

8pm. $15. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

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The Verve Pipe

8pm. $25. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

New music from one of Michigan’s all-time most popular bands. Headed by Brian Vander Ark, the group has been touring and releasing new material for over two decades, but Michigan remains their home.

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14 Wednesday Live Music: ThunderwĂźde

8pm. Chelsea Alehouse Brewery, 420 N. Main St. Ste 100, Chelsea. 734-475-2337. chelseaalehouse.com

Wes Fritzemeier, Jason Dennie, Tommy Reifel, and George Merkel take the stage to deliver down-home sound. Every Wednesday from 8-10pm.

15 Thursday Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors

8pm. $15. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

Drew Holcomb, a Tennesseeborn, duck-hunting, Frenchspeaking, bourbon-drinking, book-collecting, golf-playing Eagle Scout with a master’s degree in Divinity from Scotland’s University of St. Andrews has spent the past decade as a professional musician. Drew comes to Michigan with a new album, “Medicine,� containing 12 songs that deal with loyalty, hardship, marriage, friendship, feeling like an outsider, and wrestling with God. Penny & Sparrow, the Swell Season- and Bon Iver-influenced Texas duo

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Thursday, 10.29 / The Ark

Fresh off the release of their third album, Monterey, The Milk Carton Kids make a stop in Ann Arbor to show off the flat-picking ability that earned them the 2014 Grammyaward for Best Duo/Group of the Year. Formed in California in 2011, the two-some released the free album, Retrospect, as Kenneth Pattengale & Joey Ryan, before adopting their current moniker and quickly rose to national prominence for their close-harmonizing skills and playful in-concert banter. Their ability to simultaneously subvert and honor traditional folk music has paved the way for other artists in the growing alternative folk scene and has led to appearances on Conan, NPR, and the Coen Brothers’ concert film documentary, Another Day/Another Time. Folk singer/ songwriter, Anaïs Mitchell, opens. 7:30pm/ doors, 8pm/show, Thursday, October 29. $35. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1818. theark.org - ZM

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19 Monday Boys Life

8pm. $15. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 734-996-8555. blindpigmusic.com

Conceived in 1993 by four friends, Boys Life became known for passionate and dissonant guitar-driven rock with DIY roots and a distinctly Midwestern sound. They sought to make the kind of music they wanted to hear and in the process created something uniquely their own. Now, nearly twenty years later, Boys Life is ready to revisit their records with renewed energy.

21 Wednesday Edgefest hosts performances, public discussions, and workshops outside of the concert hall. Explore new music created by trumpeters, cornetists, and flugelhorn players. Runs through Saturday.

22 Thursday

8pm. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org Free

Patchy Sanders crafts folk music that aren’t so much songs as they are emotional experiences dealing with fairy tale myths and stream-of-consciousness stylings. Free, but non-perishables are accepted.

Halloween Concert

2:30pm. $8-$12. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University Ave. 734-763-3333. tickets.music.umich.edu

He left Live a few years ago and embarked on a solo career, and now Ed Kowalczyk is revisiting his roots with the “Throwing Copper Unplugged-20th Anniversary Tour.”

Ed will perform an acoustic set to commemorate two decades since that classic album’s release.

4pm. $15/adult, $5/children 12 and under.

Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 734-612-7580. visitypsinow.com

The former Grammy-award winning country singer-songwriter can knock your boots off with her unique blend of traditional and contemporary country.

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Ed Kowalczyk Performs Throwing Copper Unplugged - 20th Anniversary

River of Dreams

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

Take a Chance Tuesday with Patchy Sanders

5pm. $10-$30. Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. 734-769-2999. kerrytownconcerthouse.com

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Lee Ann Womack

27 Tuesday

Edgefest 2015

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

the direction of Lynne Peirce, will present River of Dreams, a cappella concert featuring favorite selections by the chorus, quartets, and ensembles. Voices in Harmony is a female a cappella chorus from Ypsilanti affiliated with Sweet Adelines International, singing four part harmony arranged in the barbershop style.

The University Orchestras join forces for this holiday event. This one-hour concert is full of tricks, treats, and great music that includes an array of spooky musical classics and Halloween favorites. Get out your scariest costume or come dressed as you are.

Wild Child with Elliot Moss 7:30pm. $15. The Ark, 316 S. Main St. 734-761-1451. theark.org

This Austin-based indie-pop seven-piece group has received rave reviews and increased national exposure, including a featured slot on “CBS Saturday Morning”. Up-and-coming minimalist artist Elliot Moss opens.

The Growlers roar into town

Thursday, 10.1 / The Blind Pig

California-bred and self-described “beatgoth” group, The Growlers, will make a pit stop in Ann Arbor as part of their 150 shows per-year touring schedule. Formed in 2004, the five-piece band has always been difficult to categorize – an amalgam of honky-tonk, punk, surf, and psychedelic rock that doesn’t so much blend as it does explode into a cacophony of sound distinctly their own. All that time on the road has formed a bond that’s allowed them to continue experimenting. Their latest effort, Chinese Fountain (2014), written and recorded in a little over a month, doesn’t make them any easier to label, though it does feature some of lead vocalist, Brooks Nielsen’s, and guitarist, Matt Taylor’s, most pointed lyrics to date.

With special guest, The Babe Rainbow. 9pm, Thursday, October 1. $15. The Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. blindpigmusic.com — ZM

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film A peek at films Made in Michigan

By Ann Dwyer

Celebrating its seventh year, the Made-in-Michigan Film Festival (MiMFF) returns to Frankenmuth this

month, full of variety, food for thought and a number of films that have connections to Ann Arbor. The festival highlights and promotes independent films exclusively from the State of Michigan.

“Our mission is to provide a high-quality venue to give these filmmakers an opportunity to professionally present their films,� wrote Paul Weiss, program director of the festival, in an email.

The schedule is split into film blocks, narrative features and documentaries. The film blocks highlight short films and can include narratives, student films and animation. The city of Ann Arbor is represented by a number of filmmakers and is featured in the film, Painting Pilfinger, about a forgotten hero searching for salvation through a mysterious friend who also happens to be the subject of a painting. Exported from Michigan is a documentary focused on the UM solar car project.

Other highlights of the festival will include the film Till We’re Free, the story of Mamie Till, who helped spark the Civil Rights Movement while exposing the truth behind the murder of her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till. Amazingly, the film was shot with no budget and an all-volunteer cast, directed by Denn Pietro.

The Neverlands is a look at a place where “lost boys graduate into a life of chaos at a young age to be permanently cast out of society‌where squandered youth meets manhood head on.â€? Directed by Luke Jaden, this film is a “story about an African-American kid named Khalil that grew up on the hard streets of Detroit with an abusive, loose cannon of a father,â€? Jaden said in a press release. “Told years later as he contemplates suicide, Khalil has to reconcile the transgressions of his youth and decide whether he can ever recover from the terrible path he has found himself traveling upon.â€?

Micgigan-made film fest feature many Ann Arbor filmmakers

Of course, there are a vast number of films to be viewed, from comedies to dramas and everything in between. All are windows into what is happening in the world of film and what’s on the horizon.

Variety and Connecting Perhaps even more importantly, the festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers to begin to make those allimportant first steps in making connections. “Filmmakers need live feedback,� says Weiss. “We wish to inspire those interested within the industry to develop their skills...Who knows who will be the next Steven Spielberg?�

The location of the festival is also a bonus. Frankenmuth is considered one of Michigan’s top destination cities. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the Bavarian Inn Shops, the Frankenmuth Brewery and numerous other attractions are great ways to spend the day before heading in to see the films inspired by our great state.

Oct. 16-18. Bronner Performing Arts Center, 525 E. Genesee St., Frankenmuth, MI. 810-882-1022. madeinmichiganfilmfestival.org.

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Ongoing Electric Shadows Contemporary Chinese Film Series 7pm. Michigan Theater. 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater. org Free

Dive into Chinese cinema in this film series. Sponsored by the Confucius Institute and Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies at U-M, Electric Shadows: 2015 Contemporary Chinese Film Series will feature six popular Chinese films released in 2014 and 2015. Every Tuesday night.

Film as Visual Art

10am. $35. U of M Chemistry Building, 930 N. University Ave. 734-764-5132. events.umich.edu

Amidst digital effects and pyrotechnics, film has become more spectacle and less art.

Rediscover how visually evocative and meaningful cinema can be by looking at and discussing some of the best photographed and edited films in screen history. Six films will be examined: Bride of Frankenstein (USA, 1935); The Third Man (England 1950); Days of Heaven (USA, 1978); Blade Runner (USA, 1982); Amélie (French, 2001); and Girl with a Pearl Earring (Great Britain, 2003). Ira Konigsberg is Professor Emeritus of Film at U of M. Every Friday.

Documentary Days

5pm. $6.75. Goodrich Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd. 734-623-7469. goodrichqualitytheaters.com

Goodrich Quality Theaters is hosting documentary days all fall. Every Monday there will be two showings of a selected documentaries, with discounted tickets available.

1 Thursday Manhattan Short Film Festival

7:30pm. $8/students, $10/adults.

Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

Manhattan Short Film Festival is not a touring festival; rather, it is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and allowing the audiences to select their favorites. You are the judges of the finalists’ films. Audiences at each venue will be handed a voting card upon entry to each cinema and asked to vote for the one film they think should win.

2 Friday Movies in the Park

9:30pm. Adams Park, Tecumseh. 517423-2107. mytecumseh.org

The city of Tecumseh presents American Graffiti, the classic tale of Americana directed and co-written by George Lucas and starring Ron Howard and Richard Dreyfuss. Make sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair and snacks.

3 Saturday 2015 Indian Art and Frontier Festival 9am. $5. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 248-840-7070 rtlloydcollection.com

The show is themed for the Great Lakes and North East early Indian associated goods, plus the Colonial Frontiersman’s daily used items and weapons of the 18th and 19th centuries.

We have early Military equipment, colonial & military muskets, frontier edged weapons, Burl wood bowls & Indian effigy wooden ladles, tomahawks, trade silver and Jesuit rings, Fur Trade Guns, great Indian beadwork of the Great Lakes and Western Plains, plus S/W Navajo Indian items, framed subject art, books, and many other related Indian and Frontier antiques.

8 Thursday Film & Discussion: “Finding the Gold Within”

6pm. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown. 343 South Fifth Ave. 734327-4200. aadl.org Free

College students will be able to relate to “Finding the Gold Within,” which follows six black men from Akron, Ohio, through their first years of college.

Despite their high levels of confidence and critical thinking, the stark reality of being away from their families and communities brings a series of crises. A screening of the 93-minute film will be followed by a discussion led by the U-M Community Scholars Program, cosponsors of this event. “Finding the Gold Within” is Unrated.

9 Friday Ypsilanti 24-Hour Film Shootout

7pm-10. Towsley Auditorium. Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 734-995-0530. ypsi24. com Free

The Ypsi 24-Hour Film Shootout (Ypsi 24) is a community event for filmmakers to create a short film and share it at a community screening that brings together filmmakers, wannabe filmmakers, and film lovers. Cash prizes for winners. Competition screening is open to the public.

12 Monday Salt of the Earth

6:30pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti. 734-4824110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Juliano Ribeiro Salgado and Wim Wenders’ documentary profiles Sebastiao Salgado, the acclaimed photographer who spent his career chronicling the blue-collar, working-class citizens of the world. The filmmakers capture the artist’s crucial relationship with his wife, and puts the man’s life work in context.

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Detroit-based writer/ director/actor D’Tonio “Joirida” Cheatham will be there in person to screen two of his films at the Michigan Theater, including his latest directorial work, Territory: 313 vs 734. In this “Tale from the Murder Mitten,” two rivals, led by Joirida in Detroit and Johnny Bizz from Ypsilanti, consider collaborating to dominate the State of Michigan. But when ego’s flair, tension takes over and the deal quickly devolves into a Detroit vs. Ypsilanti free-for-all. Everyone must choose which side they are on – including the audience! Bizz is a local MC from Ypsilanti. Ann Arbor native actor/ rapper MI Quan also appears. Territory wants nothing more than to put Michigan – music, actors, and locations – on the map.

Also screening from JCPfilms is Inaudible. Aspiring actor Curtis’ blunt talk always seems to get him in trouble.

So instead of lashing out, he starts to physically stop himself from talking by biting his tongue. But what will his silence cost him? A movie about restraint and expression. 7:30pm, Thursday, October 8. $15/adults $12/

students with valid ID. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org —ZM

14 Wednesday 15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story, Film Screening and Panel Discussion 7pm. $10/students, $15/adults.

Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397 michtheater.org

The Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) will present a film screening and panel discussion of “15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story.” This documentary presents Kenneth Young, who was tried as an adult at 14 years of age and received four consecutive life sentences without possibility of parole. He accompanied his mother’s 24-year old drug dealer who planned and committed four armed robberies. After the film, Belinda Dulin, DRC executive director, will moderate a panel of experts on the legal and social issues surrounding mandatory life sentences for juveniles. Speakers include: Judge Timothy Connors, Peacemaking Court; Deb LaBelle, an attorney advocate; Brian Sellers, an EMU criminologist specializing in juveniles in the criminal justice system; and Calvin Evans, life intervention specialist.

15 Thursday Ann Arbor Korean Independent Film Festival

7:30pm/Thursday, 7/Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater. org

Since 1963, the NAM center for Korean studies at the University of Michigan has sponsored this deep dive into Korean film. This event is open to the public.

Korean with English subtitles.

Rated South Korea 18+ for graphic content. Runs through Sunday.

Still Alice

7pm. Forum Hall, Palmer Commons, 100 Washtenaw Ave. 734-615-8377. cbssm.med.umich.edu Free

Based on Lisa Genova’s bestselling novel. In an Oscar winning performance, Julianne Moore plays Alice Howland, a renowned neurolinguistics professor at Columbia University who is diagnosed with familial, early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. The film provides insight into the patient’s perspective and the challenges patients, families, and caregivers face.

The film also raises important bio-ethical questions related to patient autonomy, genetic testing, and personhood in the face of dementia.

29 Thursday Rocks in My Pockets

7pm. $8/veterans and children under 12, $10/adults. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

Director Signe Baumane will be on hand to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A! Latvia, the late 1920’s. Anna, a young woman, pretty and educated, falls in love with an adventurous entrepreneur, 30 years her senior. But with marriage comes great jealousy, and the entrepreneur hides Anna away in the forest, far from other men, where she bears him eight children. Defying the stigma that silences so many, Signe takes us on a journey deep into her own depression where she looks to confront the family demons.

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Double 100 at UM’s Theatre Department

Redbud Productions presents Assisted Living

If world-renowned playwright Arthur Miller were still alive today, he would turn 100 on October 17th, which provides the University of Michigan’s Theatre Department with multiple reasons to celebrate, as this year also happens to be the department’s 100th birthday and Arthur Miller, a 1938 UM graduate, credited the University as the stoker of his passion for theater. The University’s Arthur Miller Theatre, is the only theatre building in the world to be named after the playwright.

To commemorate this multiple anniversary, Miller’s play, All My Sons (for which he was awarded the Tony award in 1947), will be performed, staffed by an all-alumni creative team, starting with an opening on October 8th, and a second opening night gala on October 9th. A symposium about the playwright will happen concurrently. All My Sons performs Oct. 8-10 & Oct. 15-18. Arthur Miller symposiums are Oct. 14-16. Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin Ave. 734-764-2538. music.umich.edu/ theatre100/events.htm. – WP

Redbud Productions kicks off its 17th year with the Michigan premiere of this critically acclaimed comedy/drama written by Deirdre O’Connor and directed

by Loretta Grimes. Librarian Anne Kelly (Mary Franceschi) desperately needs help. There is no romance in her life. When a younger man (Liam Weeks) with a sweet disposition, a thin resume and a shaky past applies for a job as her mother’s in-home caregiver, Anne finds her quiet life spinning rapidly out of control and ways she had not expected. Through October 3.

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

Bright Half Life

7:30pm, 2pm Sundays. $20/suggested price Fridays and Saturdays. Theatre Nova, 416 W. Huron St. 734-635-8450. theatrenova.org

Straight from its New York run, this shatteringly romantic play swirls us through decades in an instant with soul mates Erica and Vicki, as they explore marriage, children, skydiving, and the infinite space inside the moments of a life together.

Through October 31.

3 Saturday Dog Loves Books

1:30pm. $12.80-$16.85. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Not just for kids, Louise Yates’ New York Times Best-Seller comes to life in this musical about the irresistible Dog who loves everything about books.

In fact, he loves books so much that he decides to open up his own bookstore. Once the store opens for business, no customers come. Dog is alone in his store. But, he soon realizes that when he is surrounded by books, he is never alone.

15 Thursday Once Upon a Time

3pm. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. wildswantheater.org

An engaging collection of favorite children’s classics including “Three Billy Goat’s Gruff” and “Reynard the Fox” are sure to delight. In true Wild Swan style, three performers and a musician create all the magic inherent in these timeless stories.

Through October 17.

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16 Friday Open Mic Night

7:30pm. $5. Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St., Tecumseh.

517-423-6617. thetca.org

Try your hand out at open mic night. Last year’s winner went on to open for a national touring comedian right here in Tecumseh and host his very

own show at Tecumseh Center for the Arts. You never know what doors your talent may open for you.

18 Sunday Company Auditions

2pm. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann St. 734-971-2228. a2ct.org Free

Confirmed bachelor, Robert, finds himself on the eve of his 35th birthday contemplating his unmarried state in this hilarious and timeless Sondheim musical. Those auditioning should prepare 32-64 bars of a Sondheim, Bernstein, or mid-century American musical theater song.

No songs from the show.

Those auditioning should arrive promptly at the beginning of either audition session and should bring shoes in which to dance.

No pre-registration is required.

Shakespeare’s Othello

7pm. $18-$22. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Presented in partnership with UMS, this screening in HD presents the tale of Othello. A fearsome warrior, loving husband and revered defender of Venice against its enemies. But he is also an outsider whose victories have created enemies of his own, men driven by prejudice and jealousy to destroy him.

20 Tuesday The Moth StorySLAM: Guts

6pm. $8. The Circus, 210 S. First St. 734-764-5118. circusbarannarbor.com

This monthly story contest is presented by The Moth, the NYC-based non-profit. Prepare a five minute story about moments of boldness and courage and the peaks and pratfalls of a daring spirit.

29 Thursday Christmas Carol-ed Auditions

7pm. Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, 322 W. Ann St. a2ct.org Free

Auditions for this new take on the timeless Dickens’ classic will be held. This new Christmas musical (conceived and written by Daniel C. Cooney and Dayle Ann Hunt) will make its World Premiere at The Encore in Dexter. Visit the website for more details.

Julius Caesar

8pm. $11-$22. Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin Ave. 734-971-2228. a2ct. org

The famous play by William Shakespeare, directed by Kat Walsh. On his way to the arena, Caesar is stopped by a stranger who warns that he should “beware the Ides of March.” What happens next is well known, but that doesn’t subtract from the emotional weight of Caesar’s betrayal.

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10 Saturday Pop Art Pointillism

Pop-up artwork Artists, architects, and the creatively-inclined will all mass under a series of small pavilions throughout Ann Arbor as part of the 2015 POP-X art festival. Hosted by the Ann Arbor Art Center, the pavilions are the main attraction during this ten-day gathering. Designed by a group of featured architects, the exteriors will be used for a series of engaging events including lectures, demonstrations, and come-one-come-all art making classes, while selected local artists take over the interiors to showcase their own contemporary artwork in truly immersive fashion. Retirees and K-12 students, make sure to inquire online about field trip availability, while everyone is welcome at a succession of varied drop-in art workshops going on throughout the week.

Pavilions will be popping up all over the Ann Arbor area, but a grouping of ten pavilions on Liberty Park Plaza, playfully dubbed the “art village,” will serve as the main hub of activity. 10am-8pm daily, October 15-24. Free and open to the public. Liberty Plaza Park.

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ONGOING Artist of the Month: Heidi McClelland, “Nostalgia”

9am. Two Twelve Arts Center, 216 W. Michigan Ave., Saline. 734-944-2787.

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In her photographs, Heidi strives to capture a moment in time and evoke emotions that will stand from one generation to the next. Through her lens, Heidi defines nostalgia. Many of her photographs take you on a visual journey to quieter, more gentle times. Through October 29.

Creating an assortment of curios that delight patrons, the participating artists look beyond traditional Halloween imagery for inspiration. Attendees discover the joy of owning original pieces in a style that continues to evolve and to become much more sophisticated. Early buy includes free shopping totes and drawings for gift certificates.

Crafting with Grace

10am. $2/adults, free/kids 12 & under. New Grace Apostolic Temple, 2898 Packard Rd. 734-668-8897. craftingwithgrace.com

Explorations in Fiber

5-7pm. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. 724-480-2787. riversidearts.org

A two person exhibit with Anne Flora, feltmaker (wearable art) and Marilyn Prucka, mixed media textiles (quilts). Through October 3.

This is a juried show featuring 50+ artists and crafters selling their hand-crafted items. Artists, home-decorators, and the whole family will find something they just can’t wait to take home with them.

9 Friday Chelsea Painters

3 Saturday

3pm. Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti. 724-480-2787. riversidearts.org Free

Ghoultide Gathering: A Magical Bazaar of Halloween Art

8am-10/early buy, 10am-3pm/regular shopping hours. $5/regular shopping hours, $20/early buy-in. Chelsea Fairgrounds, 20501 W. Old Us Highway 12, Chelsea. 269-553-1852. ghoultidegathering.com

This Chelsea based group hosts a gallery that includes professional artists from around Southern Michigan who do work in watercolor, encaustic, gouache, acrylic, pastel, oil, colored pencil and mixed media.

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2-3pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-4824110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Attendees will chose one of many Pop art images printed on special paper, and use cotton swabs to apply the paint.

18 and under.

11 Sunday Glorious Colour with Kaffe Fassett 9am-1pm, 2-6pm. $40. Kensington Court, 610 Hilton Blvd. 734-761-7800. kcourtaa.com

Pick one of two offered lectures that highlight works from world-renowned textile designer and quilting arts author Kaffe Fassett’s latest projects, including his patchwork quilt, fabric, needlepoint, mosaic, painting and knitting designs.

The slide show lasts approximately one hour followed by a question and answer session and book signing. Brandon Mably, a fabric designer and Kaffe’s studio manager, will start the lecture.

19 Monday Where’s It Hanging?: Keys to Selling More Art

7pm. Ann Arbor Women Artists, 4844 Jackson Rd., Suite 100. annarborwomenartists.org Free

Retired business executive Steve Feinman has 35 years of experience in management, strategic planning, business development, and marketing.

His specialty is art industry economics and policy. Steve’s workshop uses the business model canvas as a template to guide the discussion. Topics include identifying your audience, branding, marketing, distribution, and buyer relationships.

Using the knowledge gained from this workshop, the artist will be able to develop a simple marketing plan.

22 Thursday Come As You Are

8-11pm. UM students only. UMMA, 525 S. State St. 734-764-0395. umma. umich.edu Free

Organized by U-M students for U-M students only, and inspired by UMMA’s exhibition Come as You Are: Art of the 1990s, the 7th annual Student Late Night event at UMMA will be a fun-filled creative explosion featuring ‘90sthemed art-making activities, original performances, ‘90s jams courtesy of WCBN DJs, a photo booth, free food, and more. Come as You Are: Art of the 1990s is organized by the Montclair Art Museum and curated by Alexandra Schwartz, curator of contemporary art, with Kimberly Siino, curatorial assistant. This exhibition is made possible with generous support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

23 Friday Ann Arbor Women Artists Fall Juried Show Reception 6pm. Ann Arbor Public Library, 343 S. Fifth St. 734-327-4200. aadl.org Free?

Members juried artwork is displayed in the downstairs community room, display cases outside the community room and on the third floor walls.

Works are available for sale by contacting the artist. Juror will be Nancy Thayer of the University of Michigan’s School of Art and Design.

Her talk will focus on her experience teaching classes in drawing and painting for non art majors. She will be showing images of work completed by students majoring in pre med., engineering, psychology, neurobiology, mathematics, and computer science.

Third Annual Art on the Runway

7-9:30pm. $15. Two Twelve Arts Center, 216 W. Michigan Ave., Saline.

734-944-2787. 212arts.org

You name it, and models will be wearing it at this runway event featuring fashion designed by artists and made of materials like paper, feathers, wool, and more. Creations will be on sale. Ticket price includes fashion show, dessert, tea and coffee.

24 Saturday 93rd Annual All Media Exhibition Opening Reception

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

Established in 1922, the Annual All Media Exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center has a long and rich history. The opening for All Media will also act as the closing reception for our first POP-X, a ten day exhibition of pop-up art pavilions in the Ann Arbor area.

27 Tuesday Day of the Dead Printmaking

7-8pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-4824110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Those who enroll in this class will help create items for the Ypsilanti Library’s Day of the Dead shrine while learning more about the reasons behind the event at the same time.

Spaces are limited.

29 Thursday GENESIS-Storydance and Nightfire Dance Theater with Dino Lampron

8pm. $5-$15 suggested donation.

The Yellow Barn, 416 W. Huron. 734834-2488. ouryellowbarn.com.

Performance art inspired by the paintings of Dino Lampron.

Followed by a Halloween dance party and a sale of Lampron’s artwork to benefit Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor. Audience interaction is highly encouraged.

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Schwartz added that the rise of globalization in the 1990s also had a large effect on the way art was created, as well as how it was shared and discussed.

Come As You Are consists of artists working across mediums and media. The exhibition will feature paintings, sculpture, installation art, video, prints, and more. “One of the most important aspects of the period,” said Schwartz, “is how artists increasingly mixed media, particularly in large-scale installations.” The work certainly comments on the challenges and opportunities surrounding art in the 1990s, but audiences will see that the exhibition also tackles many themes that still compel artists and social activists today. Much of the work deals directly with the issues of race, gender, sexuality, and class that punctuated the last decade of the twentieth century.

Come As You Are runs from October 17 through January 31 at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. “Audiences have been really enjoying it,” commented Schwartz, “particularly when they think about what they were doing in the 90s—or, for younger viewers, what they have heard about the decade—and relate these experiences to the art.”

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Whatever you remember best from that decade that started with Wilson Phillips and ended with Britney Spears, there is no doubt that the 1990’s left an indelible impression on our cultural and artistic landscape. In October the University of Michigan Museum of Art will present an exhibition that examines the art of that decade.

Come as You Are: Art of the 1990s will feature works by 46 artists representing the complex artistic and cultural relevance of the 1990s. The exhibition was curated by Montclair Art Museum’s Alexander Schwartz.

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“It’s interesting to think about both how the culture now has changed since the 90s, and how many things are similar,” says Schwartz. “Race was an enormous issue in 90s art, reflecting the Rodney King beating, LA Riots, Anita Hill controversy, etc. Today, with the events of the last year (Ferguson, Baltimore, Charleston, and so many more), the issues are as pressing as ever, and it’s fascinating to think of how artists in the 90s dealt with these issues, compared to how artists are thinking about them today.”

5 IN WASHTENAW COUNTY IN 2014 Come as You Are: Art of the 1990s is organized by the Montclair Art Museum and curated

by Alexandra Schwartz, curator of contemporary art, with Kimberly Siino, curatorial assistant. This exhibition is made possible with generous support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost and the University of Michigan Health System. Additional support is provided by Samantha and Ross Partrich, Andrea and Joel Brown, the University of Michigan CEW Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund, Department of the History of Art, Residential College, and Department of American Culture.

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current reads Hopwood welcomes Poet Laureate One of the most decorated poets of the modern age makes an appearance at the Hopwood Room to share a lifetime of literary wisdom.

Louise Gluck is the author of 17 books of poetry, the most recent of which, Faithful and Virtuous Night, won the 2014 National Book Award in Poetry.

A former United States Poet Laureate, Gluck won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2003, and in addition to numerous other honors, is currently a writer-inresidence at Yale University. She’ll be on-hand as part of the Helen Zell MFA visiting writers program to discuss her work and the life of a writer with students and the general public. 3pm, October 29. Free. The Hopwood Room, Angell Hall, Rm. 1176, 505 S. State St. lsa.umich.edu/hopwood 12 Monday

6 Tuesday

Book Signing and Talk with John Steadman

7pm. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, 114 S. Main St. 734-6659468. crazywisdom.net Free

Author John Steadman discusses why he chose to write about H. P. Lovecraft and why Lovecraft’s work has had, and continues to have, such an enduring influence on Western culture.

8 Thursday

Friends with Pens

7pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-4824110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Bring your writing projects to YDL’s Creative Writing Group, facilitated by author and EMU Professor Heather Neff. Take part in welcoming, personal discussions of writing projects in a shared, supportive environment.

Adults only, any writing projects welcomed.

An Evening With Patti Smith

7pm. $24.50-$35. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. michtheater.org

Presented by Nicola’s Books.

Legendary multi-platform artist Patti Smith will make an exclusive Michigan appearance where she will read excerpts from her new memoir, M Train, lead an audience Q&A, and sign books.

All tickets include a hardcover copy of M Train. Books will be available for pick-up the night of the show at the Michigan Theater. Please present your show ticket at the Nicola’s Books table located inside the Michigan Theater lobby to receive your book.

13 Tuesday

Benjamin Paloff

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

Benjamin Paloff of the University of Michigan, in support of his second collection And His

Local Reads Orchestra, examines how we relate to others by relating to ourselves and vice-versa. In poems that orchestrate imagined dialogues with absent friends, And His Orchestra traces the inner experience of attachment, intimacy, and separation.

In poems that orchestrate imaginal dialogues with absent friends, And His Orchestra traces the inner experience of attachment, intimacy, and separation.

Welcome to Night Vale podcast comes an imaginative mystery of appearances and disappearances that is also a poignant look at the ways in which we all struggle to find ourselves, no matter where we live. Each ticket includes admittance and a copy of the book. Each ticket also includes a spot in the signing line.

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Drew Barrymore

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

Reading from his latest story collection, the Tsar of Love and Techno, Anthony Marra is a former National Book Award Critics Circle winner.

His new work is a stunning, exquisitely written collection introduces a cast of remarkable characters whose lives intersect in ways both life-affirming and heartbreaking.

22 Thursday

An Evening with Roz Chast

Detective tales abound at the book club. Join for a lively discussion of a different title each month. This month’s selection is Desert Heat, by J. A. Jance, a novel in which a local lawmen and mother get mixed up in a murder. No registration needed.

31 Saturday

Welcome to Night Vale Book Tour at Emerson School

Literati is pleased to welcome Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor to Ann Arbor for an in-conversation event at Emerson School in support of the novelization of their hit podcast, Welcome to Night Vale.

A book signing will follow. From the creators of the wildly popular

In the second stop on her national book tour celebrating the release of her new memoir, Wildflower, award-winning actress Drew Barrymore shares funny, insightful, and profound stories from her past and present told from the place of happiness she’s achieved today.

2pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-4824110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Roz Chast has been drawing cartoons for the New Yorker since 1978 and is the author of several books including a recent awardwinning graphic novel. Come listen to her talk about her experience epitomizing the dry wit of one of the country’s most celebrated magazines. Books will be available for purchase after the discussion.

7pm. $20. Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St. 734-585-5567. literatibookstore.com

7:30pm. $25-$50. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-6688463. michtheater.org

Mystery Lovers Book Group

7pm. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. 734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

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Dia de los Muertos Storytime

10:30am. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Artist Lidia Rodriguez leads a storytime that explores Latin heritage, Mexican art, and knocks down cultural barriers.

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everything else Ongoing Pianos ‘Round Town

9am. Ypsilanti’s Historic Depot Town. visitypsinow.com Free

Pianos will be placed in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town and downtown area on Michigan Avenue & North Washington Street. Free to play for all during business hours. Sponsored by the Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit, Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Depot Town Association, and the Nelson Amos Studio. Through October 6.

Gallup Canoe Livery

Come as You Are: of the 1990s is organized by the Montclair Art Museum and curated by Alexandra Schwartz, curator of contemporary art, with Kimberly Sino, curatorial assistant. This exhibition is made possible with generous support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost and University of Michigan Health System. Additional support is provided by Samantha and Ross Partrich, Andrea and Joel Brown, the University of Michigan CEW Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund, Department of the History of Art, Residential College, and Department of American Culture.

10am-7pm. $10/paddleboat, $14/ one-person kayak, $18/other kayaks, $20/paddleboard. Gallup Canoe Livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. 734-794-6240. a2gov.org

Offers canoe, one-person and two-person kayaks, kids kayaks, paddleboat and rowboat rentals plus coffee shop, concessions, merchandise and river programs. This award-winning park includes a 3.25-mile asphalt trail, fishing, public boat launch, playgrounds, picnic areas, pavilions and an indoor room available to rent year-round.

The Gallup Park Livery also features WiFi, baked goods and coffee with riverside seating. Open until October 25.

Highland Cemetery Tours

7pm. $5. Highland Cemetery, 943 N. River Rd. 734-482-9490. visitypsinow.com

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Highland is an outstanding example of the “garden” or “rural” style of cemetery design, popular in this country during the 19th century. The garden cemetery movement sought to create tranquil places where visitors could find solace in the beauty of a natural setting. A masterpiece of landscape architecture, Highland’s rolling hills contain original plantings of oak, pine, cypress, willow, and cedar, making a natural habitat for wildlife. Runs October 16 through 18, and Halloween weekend.

2 Friday Bookmaking Workshop

3pm. School of Social Work Building, 1080 South University Ave. 734764-3309. events.umich.edu Free

Students from all disciplines are invited to learn about the art and craft of bookmaking with prize-winning Cuban book artist Rolando Estévez.

If you have a favorite poem or short text you would like to convert into a handmade

book, please bring it to the workshop, although we will also have poems and texts on hand. Art supplies will be provided as well as light snacks.

3 Saturday Friends of the Library Used Book Sale.

7-8pm. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter.

734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us Free

The Book Sales offer a variety of material including picture books and young readers, mystery, science fiction, horror, romance, general fiction, non-fiction, and much more.

Donated used materials are sold during regular library hours and are stocked on a shelf located near the circulation desk.

Fall Native Plant Sale

10am. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. 734-647-7600. events.umich.edu Free

A two-day sale of native plants. Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum promotes the use of hardy, water-resilient native plants to encourage beneficial insects, pollinators, and birds. Also on October 4.

Harvest of Hope

6:30pm. $150. Polo Fields Golf & Country Club, 2955 Packard Rd., Ypsilanti. 734-662-2265.

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A Harvest of Hope invokes not only the season, but also the spirit that inspires youth and their families to contact Ozone House -- sometimes against all odds. Join for delicious autumnal fare, live music, an over-the-top silent auction, festive drink offerings, and convenient parking! Prepare to be inspired by incredibly talented young people who embody hope.

Parents’ Night Out: Astronomy Adventure 10pm. $30. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org

It’s a night out for parents while the kids explore a unique evening at LSNC. We will provide your child with a pizza dinner and an evening snack. This is a great night for parents to go out and enjoy themselves while their children have a fun and educational evening with our Educators here at LSNC. Registration is required.

7 Wednesday CQC Meeting

11:30am. Liberty School, 7265 N. Ann Arbor St., Saline. 734-429-8006. salinechamber.org.

Saline Coalition for a Quality Community (CQC), a 501(c)

(3) non-profit organization, works to create a network of cooperation and interconnectedness that promotes wise use of resources to serve the unique needs of our community. This is done by assessing community resources, facilitating groups working together and acting as a community clearinghouse.

10 Saturday Joel Tacey’s Spooktacular Comedy Show

11am. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. 734-426-4477. dexter.lib.mi.us. Free

Celebrate Halloween with an hilarious not-so-scary comedy show for kids of all ages.

Watch Silly Scientist Joel juggle eyeballs, get mixed up with multiplying bottles and be shocked by an animated Frankenstein drawing. Learn about Halloween safety with audience participation and tons of laughter. Refreshments will be served following the performance, registration is not required.

Annual Appleumpkin Festival

9am/Saturday, 10am/Sunday.

Downtown Tecumseh. 517-424-6003, downtowntecumseh.com Free

The leaves are falling from the trees, the morning air has a certain crispness to it, this can only mean one thing in Lenawee County; it’s time for Tecumseh’s Appleumpkin Festival.

You’ll want to bring the whole gang to town for this one. Enjoy the midway rides, carnival games, inflatables and makeit-take-it crafts, straw maze and corn box. The Antique Street Fair and Flea Market will keep you captivated for hours. The arts & crafts show brings wonderfully handcrafted creations into Tecumseh.

16 Friday Blissfield Murder Mystery Dinner Train

10am. $96. 424 W. Adrian St., Blissfield. 888-937-4284. murdermysterytrain.com

The Blissfield Murder Mystery Dinner Train is a 3 hour fine dining and entertainment experience aboard a moving train. The train departs from Blissfield and makes a leisurely 16 mile round trip through the countryside. You are served a wonderful three course meal, while being entertained by actors performing a comical and interactive PG-1 murder mystery. Your trip price includes round-trip , motorcoach transportation, murder mystery performance, 3-hour train ride and a 3-course meal.

17 Saturday Home and Lifestyle Shows of Michigan

10am. $5. Convocation Center at Eastern Michigan University, 799 Hewitt Dr., Ypsilanti. homeandlifestyleshowsofmichigan. com

Over 100 exhibitors will be on-site to demonstrate and educate consumers with the newest interior and exterior design trends as well as the latest home renovation products. Attendees of the event will experience fresh design ideas, practical advice and tips for saving money while remodeling. Covering topics from the roof down to the basement, the shows’ Fresh Idea Stage will feature a new expert every 20 to 30 minutes covering a wide range of topics including kitchen functionality, storage ideas, 2016 color trends, repurposing furniture, garage makeovers, landscape design tips, man cave ideas and much more. Through October 18.

18 Sunday An Afternoon with Sandhill Cranes

2pm. $10. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd., 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org

Meet at LSNC at 2pm and carpool to the Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary where over 8,000 sandhill cranes have been counted coming in to roost for the night in the fall. Enjoy the evening as this large bird buzzes the tree tops surrounding their evening marsh roost. Their reverberating primitive call makes a wonderful back drop as we get a bird’s eye view of their evening home. We will only have a few pairs of binoculars so please bring your own.

Registration is required.

23 Friday Games, Avatars, and Gender

7pm. Ann Arbor District Library Mallets Creek, 3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy.

724-327-4555. aadl.org. Free

Come for an interactive discussion of your own impressions on games, avatars and gender. Together we’ll come up with ideas on how to improve equality in games and, through the positive impact of games, improve equality in society.

24 Saturday Hallow Harvest

11am. $2/adult, $1/children, $1.50/ seniors. Cobblestone Farm and Museum, 2781 Packard Rd. 734-7946230. cobblestonefarm.org

Observe the season with this 1850’s living history program celebrating the fun and the spooky. Experience the delicious aroma of cooking on the

everything else road trip Take a walk on the Vile side

Inspired by everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Tom Petty, Kurt Vile gained a hardcore following among in-the-know indie rock fans as part of the celebrated group, The War on Drugs, before branching out on his own in 2008. Now, in support of their new album out September 25, b’lieve i’m going down…, Kurt Vile and the Violators bring their brand of everyman indie rock to Detroit as part of an international tour. Southernbased band, Waxahatchee, and solo artist, Luke Roberts, open. 9:30pm, Saturday, October 24. $29. Saint Andrews Hall, 431 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226. 313-961-8961. kurtvile.com

True crime tour

Get in the mood for Halloween by scaring yourself silly with Detroit’s Original True Crime & Ghost Lantern Walking Tour! Located in Detroit’s historic Greektown, the tours unearth the real stories and legends that haunt the region to this day. The true tales include names like Cache of Bones, Macabre Morgue Experiments, Black Widower’s Tangled Web, Gallows Ghost, Doctors of Death and more. History buffs and the general public will find what went on in their own backyard both fascinating and frightening.

8pm-10:30pm, Thursday, October 1, Thursday, October 22, and Thursday, October 29. $25. Second Baptist Church, Beaubien St. & Monroe Ave., Detroit , MI 48226. 734-642-5712. hometownhistorytours.com - ZM

wood stove. Meet costumed interpreters and visit the animals in the barnyard. Play traditional lawn games for children such as hoops and stilts. Take a tour of the farmhouse and visit the gift shop.

Myths & Legends of Raptors

3:30pm. $6. Leslie Science and Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd. 734-997-1553. lesliesnc.org

Revered and feared, birds of prey have captured human attention for generations.

Ever wondered why owls are considered bad omens? What is so special about eagle feathers? Join LSNC raptor staff for a closer look at the myths and legends that surrounds these predators of the sky. Registration is required.

27 Tuesday Yukon Kid

7am. $702. 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton.313-388-0448. canton-mi.org

Visit Michigan, Indiana and

Illinois. As the whistle blows, be on the lookout - we are searching for the Yukon Kid. Don’t be late. Make your deposit early for this interactive mystery package full of clues, prizes and a surprise. We will keep you guessing until the very end on this overnight trip where the Midwest meets the North pole and you solve the Yukon Kid Mystery.

29 Thursday Hallozone Pre-Party

4pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti.

734-482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Fake blood, bruises and other gross stuff will be available to transform yourself into zombies, ghouls and monsters.

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Lecture: Nutrition in Medicine: Rethinking Healing

2pm $8. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. michtheater.org

Join Chickpea and Bean, Whole Foods Market, and VegMichigan to welcome Dr. Thomas Campbell, board certified family physician, medical director of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and cofounder and clinical director of the University of Rochester Program for Nutrition in Medicine. Dr. Campbell will discuss research-based evidence concerning the benefits of a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle.

Health care professionals, students, and the general public can benefit from his practical advice.

4 Sunday

Seven Outdoor Skills Everyone Should Know

2pm. $2/person, $5/family.

Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. 734475-3170. michigan.org/property/ gerald-e-eddy-discovery-center

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn ways to navigate, as well as basic survival skills. Registration required.

6 Tuesday

Grief 101: What To Expect When Grieving 7pm-8:30om. Ann Arbor District Library Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. 734-327-4555. aadl.org Free

Presented by Arbor Hospice’s Grief Support Services, this educational meeting will provide you with the resources and information you are looking for when coping with the loss of a loved one.

7 Wednesday

Yoga for Beginners

7pm-8pm. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. 734482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

During this introductory class, newbies will learn the basic techniques of yoga.

10 Saturday Paleo Diet

10:30am. Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti. 734482-4110. ypsilibrary.org Free

Nutritionist and Master Trainer Ian Johnson will explain the Paleo diet, based on lean meats, fruits, vegetables and nuts.

10K: $34/before noon October 8, $40/Race Weekend. Cider Mill Mile:, $19/before noon October 8, $25/Race weekend. Wiard’s Orchard, 5565 Merritt Road Ypsilanti.734-482-7744 runscreamrun.com

Run like there is someone chasing you, because at this event, chances are they’re right behind you. This combination run and haunted house is sure to get your heart-pounding. Three options exist, a 5K, a 10K, and the Cider Mill Mile. All entries come with a t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Top five times from each group get prizes, as do the best costumes.

Dexter Wellness Walk

9am-11am. Dexter District Library, 3255 Alpine St., Dexter. dexterchamber.org Free

Join some new friends or bring a group of your own and promote healthy living on this walk through downtown in the brisk October weather.

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Insight Meditation Retreat

Celebrate the Huron Whether it’s gliding down the Huron River in a canoe or getting a first-hand lesson in fly-fishing, the Ypsilanti Fall River Day is the best opportunity to celebrate all that the great outdoors has to offer.

Located at Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park, visitors can enjoy a series of educational and enlightening lectures including; Birds of Prey, sponsored by the Leslie Science Center, History of the Huron, by local historian, James Mann, and for the adventurous, Fishing on the Huron, a demonstration sponsored by Shultz Outfitters. The Detroit Institute of Art will add a touch of color to the proceedings by displaying select artwork around Riverside Park, Frog Island, and Peninsular Park. But the main attraction is the chance to bond with the lifeblood of the city, the Huron River. From Riverside Park, shuttles will take visitors to a selected put-in spot where they can canoe the Huron to the main attractions. The canoe trip, about five miles, takes about two hours, and is first-come, first-serve. 11am-3pm, Sunday, October 11. Free. Price of canoe trips TBD. Riverside Park, 5 E. Cross St Ypsilanti, MI. ypsiparks.org. - ZM

6pm. Insight Meditation Ann Arbor, 1904 Federal Blvd. 734-6657801. insightmeditationannarbor. org Free

This retreat takes place in the beautiful Lawrence Lodge in Brooklyn, MI. The theme for this weekend is facing the armies of Mara.

Mara as a mythical being, of the obstacles to wholesomeness, happiness, and awakening. Semi-private rooms serve for accommodations. Donations are encouraged. Retreat runs through lunch Sunday.

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Presentation and booksigning by best-

selling author Jeff Jay 6:30pm. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center auditorium, 5305 Elliott Dr.ive, Ypsilanti. wcbn. org. 734-712-3456. wcbn.org, lovefirst.net Free

Jeff Jay, an internationallyknown Intervention specialist, clinician, and best-selling author, will present, “Navigating Grace: Sustaining Recovery through Grief and Loss”. Jeff will describe the spiritual foundations of recovery from addiction and discuss how spiritual connection helps recovering people navigate through adversity - including inspiring personal testimony to the power of grace in one’s darkest hours and the miraculous moments that change one’s life forever.

Run Scream Run

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PICKING UP SOME LUNCH Across 1. Old boy king 4. Scratch 9. Utter nonsense 14. Dallas-to-Lubbock dir.

15. Caper in a screwball comedy 16. Japanese canine 17. Austrian horse on the sea?

20. Stag 21. “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” director Jacques 22. Chess go 23. Name the Beatles rhymed with “meter” 24. Newspaper that finally started running daily crosswords, briefly 27. “Shoo, household allergen!”?

32. Archaeologist’s discovery 33. Dent Blanche and Finsteraarhorn’s range 34. Dismally low search engine result for a population count?

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49. Fake ones are from out of state 50. Canceled check word 51. “Avatar” actor Stephen 53. “New ___” (Fox sitcom) 54. Give, as a free dinner 57. Tea that gives you drive?

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63. Thanksgiving veggie 64. Hypercompetitive and impatient 65. Cleans up the lawn 66. Jane Goodall’s subject

12. Vehicle with tons of sports equipment 13. Scratch the surface?

18. Disable the alarm, say 19. Letter between epsilon and eta 23. Healthy bread bit 24. Drug kingpin White 25. Spends some time with one’s Buds 26. Babies in blue, for short 28. “The Muppets” channel 29. Bad news 30. Political cartoonist Telnaes 31. “Bali ___” 34. Going into overtime 35. Dreyer’s rival 36. Org. concerned with college affordability 37. Manipulation 38. Button that changes the broadcast to Spanish 39. “What’s that?”

40. Participate in a biathlon 43. Big name in semiconductors 44. Her enemy is Swiper 45. Steal bit by bit 46. “Frozen” snowman 47. One of the Jacksons 48. Capture 52. Phrase said with a shrug

Down 1. Graveyard shift time 2. Use some Liquid-Plumr 3. Tom Brady’s number 4. Burrito holder?

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