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If there existed a Hall of Fame for business buzzwords, “benchmarking” would be a legitimate candidate for first ballot entry. It’s a long word for a straightforward concept – to be the best, compare yourself to the best. Bandied about in the conference rooms of organizations far and wide, it’s a pretty heady place for a

the seats in the German cars – length, diameter, weight, fiber count, etc.With this information, one of our managers broke out in a chuckle. “We are paying you to be here because you know how to weigh thread?”The Japanese engineer responded, “Have you ever sat in one of our seats? They have passion. It is partly because we took the time to truly know the thread. You need to understand. Our cars aren’t better because we are any smarter than our competitors. Our cars are better because we care more.” That last statement has stuck with me all these years. First, it summarized why we were really sitting there in that room together and what lesson he truly had to impart to us that day. Second, it was delivered with a “you had to be there” sense of drama that would have made Sir Laurence Olivier proud. And, for reasons that will be clear in a moment, it reminded me of an important conversation I’d had years before.

What Works In EducationBased around the ideal that a shared public education resource would help the nation develop a productive and informed electorate, the American system developed as a hybrid. Best practices were adopted from education systems

tables that portend to compare the level of excellence of the educational systems of various nations.But like many indicators of economic clout and intellectual output, America’s rankings in these standings have steadily eroded since the 1970’s. And everyone has an opinion on why. It’s “kids these days” or “:unfunded mandates” or Facebook or some other headline worthy trend that is responsible for undermining our entire system. But these subjective conclusions aren’t always opinions based on fact. And that brings us back to the potential of benchmarking.A recent study by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development with the unwieldy title “What the US Can Learn from the World’s Most Successful Education Reform Efforts” and a longer companion piece “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” represent just such an effort. Outlined in these papers are ideas that have successfully employed in other developed nations to dramatically improve student performance. Many of these are obvious - some not so much - but most of the concepts they discuss are at least worth considering. Following are a sampling of the findings in the report.

Funding and Equity: Three interesting facts jumped out of the OECD report with respect to educational funding. First, the US ranks only second to Luxemborg (another “underperformer”) in per pupil spending. A quick sort of the data will show that there appears to be no direct correlation between educational achievement and the relative portion of a nation’s GDP that is allocated toward its cause. Before we jump to too many conclusions on that point, realize this is a comparison across borders. Other data within the report would indicate that comparative funding levels within a system do make a difference in the outcomes of the pupils it serves. And this is where the issue of equity arises.While US school districts have adopted any number of funding models, they still generally result in wealthy districts obtaining more funding per pupil. The OECD study indicates that the vast majority of the highest performing national systems surveyed reverse the funding equation, with schools in the poorest districts receiving additional funding and staffing. Also, the best teachers are often given significant incentives to work in areas where the children’s basic circumstances put them at educational risk.One of the primary goals of the best performing systems is that they make a significant effort to identify and develop their high achievers and ensure they are developed to their full capacity. Talent and basic intellect would appear to be equally distributed in most demographics

Best Practices in Education • A Back to School ExclusiveBenchmarking the Success & Failure of American Education

Benchmarking (bench’ mark eng) eng. - a process used in strategic management, in which organizations evaluate various

aspects of their processes in relation to best practice, usually within their own sector.

VOX POLITICBy Matt deHeus

around the world. For the majority of the period that such statistics have been kept, the system has worked, ranking at or near the top of

word that began its existence describing the cobbler’s practice of marking the size of a new customer’s foot on his workbench. My first exposure to benchmarking was in the mid-80’s, while working at a company called Red Spot Paint and Varnish. Caught in the full wake of the quality revolution that was shaking up industry, we regularly were exposed to experts and consultants who introduced us to the basic concepts necessary to build a worldclass organization. In one such exercise, we brought in a development engineer from Toyota’s emerging Lexus luxury car division. Lexus famously began its existence by buying dozens of Mecerdes-Benz and BMW sedans, then disassembling them and analyzing every detail of the vehicles. As obvious as this sounds now, it was a somewhat revolutionary practice at the time and enough for us to pay this particular gentleman a fairly sizeable fee to stop by our plant for an afternoon to describe how it was done.For many of us in the room, the Japanese engineer was presenting material we were familiar with, novel only in the fact that it was a first person account of the Lexus story. In all honesty, the day had a pretty mundane feel until one of our managers asked the

man what his specific role was and he indicated he was in charge of benchmarking the thread used in stitching together


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of diversity in American schools – economic, ethnic and other – that does not exist in many, less integrated societies. It’s also fair to say that the net difference between the “haves” and “have nots” in many countries is not nearly as great as it is here in the US. While education can make a difference in a child’s future, it is not going to be very effective in changing their current domestic circumstances. The school day, however, is unique in that it makes up a fairly large portion of a student’s waking hours. In nearly all cultures, systems take steps to minimize the socio-economic difference of the students while at school. From personal experience, I would offer that school uniforms and simplified, common meal programs in which all students participate made a huge difference in this regard. Both of these practices reduced costs for parents and reduced pressure on students. On the subject of uniforms, I was always impressed with the comment from the headmistress at our girls school “Wearing a uniform instead of the latest fashion helps them develop a personality and not a persona.”The Professional and Social Status of Teachers: A final strong conclusion of the OECD study was that the American teacher has seen erosion of both their wages (relative to our national average) and in the public’s view of their profession. In contrast, in countries where teaching salaries rank relative high (compared to other occupations within their own borders) and where professional educators hold high social standing, the systems seem able to improve outcomes quite quickly and maintain that level of performance. If one has any belief that education would improve if it ran more like a business, this is a pretty simple capitalist principle – the talent is most often going to follow the money. In cultures where teaching is a better job, it is easier to recruit and retain better talent.It was this last point that was perhaps most striking to me, especially given the tone of the education dialogue as the most recent State budget was prepared. There was a lot of animosity in the discussion and an awful lot of it was directed at teachers. “They don’t work full time.” “They make too much.” “They should try and

insolence. I’d stumped my history teacher with a long forgotten question that was just a little bit deeper than he was planning to go in that day’s lesson. When he finally gave in, he said, “Look. I’m a 10th grade History teacher, what exactly do you expect?” And, to cackles of my classmates, I glibly responded “Someone a little bit smarter than his students.” He just shook his head and moved on with his original point.Whatever smugness I felt in the moment shriveled up pretty quickly when the teacher called out for me to stay a minute after class. He pulled me aside and said, “Matt, I know you thought that was pretty funny. This might come as a surprise to you, but most of the teachers at this school aren’t here because we are the smartest people in the world. We are here because we care more than most people. We know you will probably go off and accomplish more than we have. That’s our goal. Just try to remember that when you are formulating your next wisecrack.”Unlike many times in my life, it didn’t take long for his point to sink in. In fact, in a fashion typically described in near death experiences, I found images of this teacher flashing through my head – helping me with a report, chaperoning a dance, rooting at JV basketball games, acting in a local musical theater that passed for entertainment on a cold Up North winter evening and even winning accolades from the Lions club. It was at that moment that I really understood not only how fully he had embraced his role in our community, but how integrated he had been in my own experience. And I thought right then I’d be lucky to accomplish anything close to what he had as a real life example of continuity, structure, strength and passion. Much like the strand of thread described with such vigor in a conference room a few years later.Here is the best thing about this particular part of the message: As we enter a new school year budgets are largely outlined and individual citizens can’t have much impact on the financial issues currently facing our schools. You probably aren’t convincing anyone to adopt a

uniform policy. But what you can do it offer up some support. Thank your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year, instead of waiting for the end (if ever). Better yet, track down one of your old teachers and give them a pat on the “want to” and tell them what they meant to you. It’s the least expensive option on the table and, according to most benchmark studies, represents best practice in human behavior.

and the best funding models allocate resources to ensure the pure potential of all gifted students is realized. The American system does a reasonable job of accomplishing this, as long as you were born in an affluent area.The third funding issue is a fairly common theme when assessing the performance of nearly any publicly funded effort. The US has by far the largest and most costly central education authority in the form of the Department of Education. It is a bloated bureaucracy that is at the root of many of the missed opportunities, questionable priorities and incomplete solutions that have littered our four-decade slide in educational outcomes.Socio-economic Factors: The OECD study does make a clear point that socio-economic factors make a significant contribution to the relative achievement of its nation’s students. There is a level

make it in the real world.” And a lot of other things not nearly as nice.I’m involved in another arm of education, but I know a number of people who work in our K-12 system. I was talking with an old college friend of mine recently about the subject of public sentiment, interested in his perspective as a High School principal. When I asked how comments like these affect him and his staff, he tellingly responded, “Some of that stuff is so far from the truth its hard to even fathom how you correct it. I hate to admit it, but sometimes that kind of criticism is like they hauled off and kicked you right in the ‘want to’.”

Lessons at My Old SchoolIt was a moment of teenage


By Mike Thompson If the truth be told, I haven’t been a huge fan of hockey. I enjoy the continuous action, for sure, and the speed, along with the fantastic team play. It’s just that sometimes the puck seems to go too danged fast for me to keep up.“He shoots, he scores!” Fantastic. But did the puck go beneath the goalie’s left-hand catching glove or over the top of his right shoulder? Things happen so fast.The Saginaw Spirit junior hockey franchise already is entering its 10th anniversary season in the Ontario Hockey League. This seems to have happened fairly fast as well. I’ve been a sort of distant, few-games-per-season supporter. But thanks to Saginaw’s own Mr. Hockey, Larry Coulouris from Thunder Bay way up in northwest Ontario, I should be able to capture more enjoyment from this season’s games at TheDow Event Center.Larry is an octogenarian who still plays slo-puck at Bay County Ice Arena and volunteers to supervise

one of the penalty boxes during Spirit contests at Wendler Arena. He says I should not worry that I cannot see the puck in the same manner as a big orange basketball or even a plump brown football. Even trained observers sometimes lose sight of the puck’s fast flight for a moment, he notes, especially down at ice level.“Watch a certain player, not always the guy with the puck,” Larry advises. “Put him into a sort of isolation. Watch what he does when he doesn’t have the puck. Check how he skates into open areas.” Makes sense.I asked Larry and a few players for tips on watching a Saginaw Spirit game and for reasons why spectators should enjoy themselves. Here is a quartet of other reasons: 1) Tickets are priced as low as $13.50 (with $2 off for senior citizens over 62 and for students; $3 off for children ages 3 to 12) and to me that’s a better deal, or date, than a movie or a dinner at one of those chain restaurants.

As the Saginaw Spirit Enter Their 10th Anniversary Season, Here are Some Reasons to Support Them

means the games should be especially entertaining during this 10th anniversary season.The Spirit last winter won the OHL’s West Division regular season crown for the first time, and the squad advanced to the conference playoff semifinals, which is the equivalent of making college basketball’s Final Four.In fact, Saginaw’s own Brad Walch, a Spirit defenseman, suggests that hometown fans should regard the Spirit as the equivalent of a top college squad. After all, junior teams are one of the main suppliers of National Hockey League talent. “We’re just like college football. The Cam Newtons of hockey play in the OHL,” Brad says, referring to the Auburn University quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy and became pro football’s top draft choice. Indeed, NHL teams have drafted 38 Spirit players from the first nine seasons, including seven on the squad for the upcoming season. Brad is not among them, but approaching his 21st birthday in January, he still has hopes, and has been invited to rookie camps conducted by the Detroit Red Wings and the Winnipeg Jets. The seven Spirit standouts with NHL draft credentials (drafting teams in parentheses) are forwards Anthony Camara (Boston Bruins), John McFarland and Vince Trocheck (Florida Panthers), Brandon Saad (Chicago Blackhawks), and Josh Shalla (Nashville Predators, along with defensemen Brandon Archibald (Columbus Blue Jackets) and Jamie Oleksiak (Dallas Stars).During the start of each season, the Spirit must compete with King Football to maintain fan loyalty. Football definitely is No. 1 in the United States, just as hockey is No. 1 in Canada. Football’s dominance in the U.S. has always been a mystery to me,

2) The most distant seat at our small-town Wendler Arena would be among the closest 25 percent at Joe Louis Arena. 3) Local enterprises deserve support. 4) You can really impress a significant other, or a prospective significant other, with your immense knowledge of icing and offsides and the difference between tripping and hooking. Plus, the team is steadily improving, which


Saginaw Spirit Aim to Keep Climbing

By Mike Thompson

Success has a price. A sports team must pay the price of extra effort in order to attain success. A second price of success is that expectations, in turn, become higher.

That’s the story as the Saginaw Spirit enter their 10th season in the Ontario Hockey League. Last season they won their first OHL West Division regular season crown and made a good playoff run.

Plenty of talent will return for the 2011-12 campaign, while several newcomers will bolster the lineup.

“This hockey club has every opportunity to move to the next level,” says Leigh Cunningham, Director of Broadcasting and Communications. “The veteran core of the team remains pretty much intact. They have learned from their experiences going deep into the playoffs last season against Windsor.”

On the forward line, Josh Shalla scored 47 goals last season, but there is a chance he will move up the chain to another team and closer to the National Hockey League. Shalla was followed by Brandon Saad with 27 goals, Vince Trocheck with 26 and John McFarland with 25.

But it’s not all about scoring goals, Cunningham explains. “We had one the best power plays in the OHL last year, but we were also No. 1 in penalty-killing,” he notes. “We will show a nice mix of good offense and good defense.”

Garret Ross, Justin Kea and Anthony Camara are among the returning forwards who emphasize physical, defensive play.

Speaking of physical, Spirit fans will take notice of newcomer Jamie Oleksiak among the ranks of defensemen. He’s 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, but he carries his size with the speed and athleticism of a smaller player. Fellow defender Brandon Archibald is no slouch, either, at 6-foot-4 and 212 pounds.

The team’s top offensive defenseman, Ryan O’Connor, is back, along with Saginaw’s own Brad Walch for his final junior season. The Spirit also have added Steve Strong, who played last year at Belleville.

Goalies Tad Galansky and Jake Peterson both are ready to step up after playing in reserve last season. Galanski hails from the Czech Republic and is the Spirit’s lone European player. He will turn 20 during the season, while Peterson remains a youthful top prospect at age 17. A year ago, both netminders posted solid goals-against averages in the 2.9 range.

Coach Todd Watson is entering his fifth season, and his system of solid two-way play is well established. The Saginaw Spirit no longer seem like a “new” team in the OHL.

because the game actually moves fairly slowly. Researchers have reported that the ball is in play for less than 10 minutes during a typical game.“In football (like hockey) there’s a lot of hitting,” Brad says, “but in football there are a lot of stops and starts, while in hockey things are always moving. Also, there are people who have never put on skates and hockey players are moving much faster than they may realize.”Back in 1972-73, I was a teenage usher for the first season of the old Saginaw Gears. Local folks were just starting to learn about hockey, and when goals were scored they would clap and applaud in the manner of golf fans. The only occasions for “crowd roars” seemed to be for the fights. But nowadays, the fans seem to be more into the action.John McFarland, who hails from the Toronto area, says the Saginaw fans have grown to the point where they now outdo some of the crowds in the Ontario cities. “The best part of a crowd is when they are enthusiastic and behind you,” John says. “We have one of the better fan groups in the league. I’ve been to OHL cities where they are just dead.”Fan support helps the Spirit draw players who

otherwise may have preferred to remain closer to their Canadian hometowns. “I could have gone anywhere I wanted this season, but I wanted to be part of this organization,” John says. “We pretty much spend 75 percent of our time with the hockey team, and 25 percent in our billet home.” He promises that the Spirit will reward their fans during the 10th anniversary season.“We’re going to be a gritty, hard-working, tough team,” he proudly states.


The 2011 Hells Half Mile Film & Music Festival is once again poised to present an impressive array of cutting edge independent films and musical artists from directors and musicians that carve their creativity outside the coloring box of mainstream sensibilities.

increasingly apparent to them on the eve of their father’s funeral; whereas Method explores an actress who takes her new role a little too seriously.

As for musical documentaries, in addition to the much anticipated premier of Color Me Obsessed (see accompanying interview & profile in this edition of The Review) music fans should gear up for Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone. Call them the right band at the right place and time; Fishbone challenged both racial stereotypes and the music business by fusing punk rock and funk in the late 80s and early 90s. This definitive documentary explores how the band challenged the system to create a new form of music that also served as a symbolic soundtrack to the socio-politics of Los Angeles. Narrated by Laurence Fishburne with commentary by admiring musicians such as Flea and Gwen Stefani, this film celebrates both the history and controversy of this incredible and groundbreaking group.

In terms of the music portion of the Hells Half Mile Film & Music Festival, patrons can expect to hear some innovative artistry at the former Masonic Temple on Saturday, October 1st. Featuring the One AM Radio and The Crooked Trees, Austin/Brooklyn-ite Leslie Sisson, lead vocalist and guitarist in The Wooden Birds, will also be performing. With a voice that has been described as a ‘subdued Stevie Nicks, she is known for her effortless harmony and is described by one critic as an ‘indie-rock Emmylou Harris.’ Tickets to this all ages show are only $12.00 at the door, or $10.00 in advance. Doors open at 8 PM and beer and wine will be available.

For a full listing of all the featured films, events, showtimes, venues, and more, please go to the Hells Half Mile Film & Music Festival website at www.hhmfest.com

Four Days of Creativity, Independence & Vision

of the various featured films will be present at screenings and also to conduct workshops. As for what type of cinematic excitement patrons can expect, the Opening Night Film featured at HHM will be Maria My Love, which was the official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival along with HBO’s New York International Latino Film Festival.

Directed & written by Jasmine McGlade Chazelle and co-written by actress Lauren Fales, whom also stars in the film along with Karen Black and Judy Marte, Maria My Love tells the tale of a woman reeling from the loss of her mother who tries to ignore her grief by helping an eccentric older woman organizer her life. She soon realizes that she needs to accept her limitations, as well as the complicated lives of her altruistic boyfriend and her competitive sister. This tender drama examines the space we need from others and the spaces that we need to share.

Another pivotal film showing at this year’s festival is The Dungeon Master, written & directed by Rider & Shiloh Strong, whom will also be in attendance at the festival. Showing Friday & Saturday at The State Theatre, this is the tale of a group of friends who immerse themselves in Dungeons & Dragons in hopes of reliving the geeky fun they had back in their younger days, only to have things go terribly wrong once the ‘dungeon master’ shows up dressed in a cape. While poking fun at D&D, the focus doesn’t really extend to the game itself; and this film should appeal to anybody who was ever bullied back in high school for simply being ‘different’.

The Strongs also have two other films featured at the 2011 HHM Film Festival, Irish Twins and Method. The former is the tale of two brothers, born within a year of each other, who evolve into very different men, which becomes

inspire others to develop new arts and culture opportunities within our community.”

Tickets and passes are now available for the festival by going to the HHM website at www.hhmfest.com. All access passes are discounted to $40.00 and include access for one to all films, receptions, and the Saturday night music event. Film passes only are also available for $25.00 and include access for one to all films.

Many directors and actors This year 26 original feature

films and documentaries will be showcased at the four day festival, which runs from September 29 – October 2nd, with original musical artists performing at the former

Masonic Temple on Madison at 6th Street in Bay City.

The HHM Fest is more than an event for those who

simply appreciate film & music. According to Festival organizer Alan LaFave, “This

is a grassroots effort to develop a community that participates in the arts. It started from a ‘wouldn’t it be great’ conversation into ‘we can do it’ action. We hope our efforts will

By Robert E. Martin


By Robert E. Martin

Gorman Bechard’s latest and first documentary film, Color Me Obsessed, A Film About The Replacements, was recently named “one of the seven best new music docs of the year” by Rolling Stone. Telling the tale of erstwhile 1980s Minneapolis Rock ‘n Roll revolutionaries The Replacements was an exercise in both passion & commitment for Bechard. Dubbed the “last best band” by Spin Magazine, the group’s performances could be miraculous or degenerate into drunken disasters.Caught between the yin-and-yang pull of remaining grounded to the populist Punk Rock sensibilities that informed their sound and captured the unwavering faith of their fans, while consistently striving for a greater commercial and artistic success, their albums were colored with dirty guitars and passionate well-written lyrics, coupled with a melodic sensibility that was inventive and constantly alluded to the potential of the group to enter the upper echelon of all time rock’ n roll greatness. Yet somehow, they managed to continually shoot themselves in the foot and sabotage every foray into mainstream consciousness.Sounding like a bastard child of The Faces & Stones weaned upon the musical milk of The Sex Pistols and Buzzcocks, this iconic band known as The Replacements burst upon the Minneapolis scene in 1981

with their debut album – Sorry Ma, Forgot to Take Out the Trash – to little acclaim and no fanfare outside their hometown. On vinyl they harnessed the raw energy & pure excitement of punk rock, while on stage they veered wildly between bouts of musical nirvana and drunken debacles of ineptitude – often in the same performance.Considered today as true pioneers of Alternative rock, the band was composed of guitarist, vocalist & principle songwriter, Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bassist Tommy Stinson, and drummer Chris Mars for most of their career. Following several critically acclaimed Indie albums, including Let It Be and Tim, Bob Stinson was fired in 1986 and the band experienced several line-up changes.Toward the end of the band’s career, Westerberg exerted more control over their creative output and the group disbanded in 1991, with members pursuing various solo projects. And while The Replacements never experienced any massive popular commercial success, they have easily influenced a broad spectrum of alternative rock acts over the years.Told through the eyes and perspectives of fans, friends, and contemporaries, the film breaks ground from traditional music documentaries showcasing music, performances, and time-lines, as Berchard says that he “did not want to make a VHI/where-are-they-now style documentary, but wanted to present the band in a more iconic way.”Indeed, their relative obscurity was a motivating factor for Bechard in presenting their story on film. “The Replacements should have been the next Rolling Stones,” says Berchard. “And to the people that loved them, I believe they were.”By combining over 140 interviews with rockers, journalists, and fans both famous & obscure, Bechard renders an obsessive tale of the most influential band that a majority of

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readers have probably never heard of, yet to many epitomized all the qualities that encompass the greatest rock band of all time. As an independent filmmaker, Bechard has received critical acclaim for his previous work, which includes Friends (with benefits), The Kiss, Disconnect, and Broken Side of Time. Bechard will be attending the Bay City premier of Color Me Obsessed and also conducting two workshops at the Hells Half Mile Film & Music Festival. The film will show at the Delta Planetarium and Masonic Temple on Friday & Saturday, September 30 & October 1st. For more information & ticket details, go to hhmfest.comRecently I had the opportunity to carve deeper insight with Bechard into what exactly made The Replacements one of the last great Rock ‘n Roll bands that truly mattered.Martin: The Replacements have always been one of my favorite bands for many reasons; and in many ways, I agree that they are the ‘last great band’, at least since the diffusion of attention that has occurred with the advent of the Internet, demise of the major labels, and the competition for attention that has resulted from online empowerment. What do you feel are the core qualities that The Replacements possessed that made them such a pivotal group?Bechard: The Replacements epitomize rock ‘n’ roll to me, its spirit, its soul, and it’s drunken energy. And that has so been lost in this day and age of gutless corporate crap like Vampire Weekend and bands of their ilk; who exist only to castrate rock. The Replacements had balls, they didn’t care; it was their party. They could play the greatest show you’ve ever seen one night, then be a drunken mess the next, playing nothing but covers. And THAT is so part of what made them great. They were sloppy and out of tune, but always brilliant. Every note they played, whether wrong or not, resonated with feeling, because whether they were playing one of their usually brilliant originals or a Black Sabbath cover, they played it with a heart we had not seen before, and probably will never see again. They were quite simply the greatest rock band of all time. Martin: Many ‘hardcore’ Replacement fans felt that the band sold out their punk integrity when they moved from their Indie label and got signed to the ‘major’ leagues. Of course, some of their best material and songwriting surfaced on their later work, especially with material like Alex Chilton and I’ll Be You. They also fired their original guitarist, purportedly because of substance problems and an inability to move beyond 3-chord rock; but I’m curious as to whether you feel the band did sell out their integrity by adopting a more melodic and hook-laden approach, or do you feel this was more a case of Westerberg and the band simply evolving and expanding as artists and moving beyond the foundation they built their reputation upon?Bechard: I don’t feel they sold out, as much as they were so tired of being called “the next big thing” they tried whatever they could to get there. I do believe their last great album is Pleased To Meet Me. And though Bob Stinson had already been fired, it nonetheless was filled with his spirit, his ghost. I think Don’t Tell A Soul has good songs...but I don’t like the album. I hate the way it sounds. It wasn’t The Replacements. But then, why it sounds the ways it does is explained in my film. And though it doesn’t make me like the album any better, I at least understand it now. Their last album All Shook Down, really felt like a solo Westerberg record. I like the songs, but again, it’s not the Mats. Martin: What’s your favorite Replacements period and is there one album you feel epitomized what

they represented?Bechard: I break my response to this question into categories. Their best record is Let It Be. Hand’s down. It is the most important record of the 80s, and one of the 5 greatest albums ever made. That album along with Husker Du’s ZEN ARCADE and the Minutemen’s DOUBLE NICKLE ON THE DIME, changed the way we listened to music in 1984. Whether you know these records or not, every rock band who came after owes everything to these records. Let It Be never stops. It’s almost inconceivable to think that one band recorded these 11 tunes...you have punk, heartbreak, perfect pop, a piano ditty, and a freaking Kiss cover. It’s also the most perfectly produced album of all time. Everything about it is right. But my favorite period is Sorry Ma/Stink - the start - when they didn’t know yet the talent they had and when there was still an innocence. The stories from this era are the best. As for my favorite Mats record, that would be TIM. It’s just the one I like listening to most. Let It Be sometimes requires an emotional commitment. Tim just makes me rock on every level...And Here Comes a Regular might be the greatest ballad ever written.Martin: I never had an opportunity to catch The Replacements live, but I did see Westerberg & his touring band right after his first solo album was released and that Cameron Crowe film

Martin: What was the most challenging component of pulling this documentary together?Bechard: Honestly, everything about making this film was a dream. Really, with the exception of having to fire one truly useless assistant, everything went down like a nicely aged Scotch. We got virtually every interview. The editing came together really fast. The response has been amazing.One thing I will say and people don’t seem to believe this. I never wanted input from the band. I never for a second considered putting their music in the film. Or putting them in the film. Some people seem to insist I couldn’t afford the songs. Well, ask Peter Jesperson...I never asked for their rights, or to speak with band members. I made the film I set out to make from conception. Martin: Are there plans for any major market distribution for the film?Bechard: Yes, we’re just signing a distribution deal. It’ll be everywhere (DVD, VOD, itunes, etc next year.)Martin: Any additional thoughts or comments on topics I may not have touched upon?Bechard: I think more than anything Color Me Obsessed is a love poem to a band that changed your life, that became a part of your family, that shaped who you are, and will be with you until the day you day. The film represents a love for music, and how music affects us. It could be about any band, and will touch you even if you have no idea who The Replacements are.

‘Singles’ came out that he did the soundtrack for. This was one of the best & worst concerts I ever experienced. It was at The Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor and he played for about 20 minutes before storming off the stage. Apparently he wasn’t happy with the size of the crowd, nor the fact that not enough of them were willing to stand up from their seats and get excited about the performance. Personally, I like his first couple solo releases, but subsequent efforts seem to be flat, confused, diffuse, and uninspired. What’s your take on the impact of Westerberg within the group; and also as a solo artist? Do you feel he was the pivotal member that defined their sound, moving solo because he required more elbowroom to define the architecture of his songwriting?Bechard: I feel, and I believe the film proves this, that every member of the band was equally important. There obviously are no Mats without Paul Westerberg, but likewise, for both Stinsons and Chris Mars, it’s the sum of the parts that makes a band great. And The Replacements had four amazing characters...you could even picture them as cartoon characters. How many bands can you say that about...where every member has that distinct a personality? Oh, the Beatles, and then...Nobody...except the Mats.)As for his solo material, I actually like Stereo/Mono best - in fact I think of it as the record the Mats should have released after Pleased to Meet Me. It’s that raw, and heartbreaking, and good!

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By Bo WhiteJuice Newton hit the jackpot in 1977 when she formed what proved to be a long-term collaboration with guitarist/songwriter Otha Young. Together they penned Sweet Sweet Smile that was intended for their band Silver Spur but was picked up by The Carpenters and became pure gold. It put Juice Newton on the map and by 1978 she went solo and never looked back. Her first solo release, Well Kept Secret, was a rock & roll album of the first degree that hit you like a punch. Though it didn’t chart, it created a buzz that persisted even as her music became more countrified as evidenced by the success of the one off single Let’s Keep it That Way. It was a great song and climbed up to the Top Ten in the Country Charts. The release of the LP Juice in 1981 proved to be a sentinel event for Newton, as it spawned three consecutive Top Ten Pop Hits: Queen of Hearts; Angel of The Morning; The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known). The LP sold more than a million copies in the U.S. and went triple Platinum in Canada. In 1982, Newton received Grammy nominations for Best Female Vocalist in both the Pop and Country Categories. And the hits kept on a coming. The exquisitely arranged Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me reached #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Charts. Newton’s vocal was playful and note-perfect. Her stoned immaculate remake of Break It to Me Gently won her a Grammy for Best Female Country Performance. She continued to chart Top Ten Country hits throughout the eighties with songs such as You Make Me Want to Make You Mine, Hurt, Tell Me True, and What Can I Do with My Heart. In October 2010 she released Duets: Friends and Memories with guest appearances by such luminaries as Willie Nelson, Melissa Manchester and Frankie Valli. It’s been quite a ride. I first saw Juice Newton perform in the eighties. She was long and lean with hair down to her waist and legs that went all the way up to heaven. She had spunk and verve and didn’t take crap from agents, managers or the press. She was nobody’s fool. Juice Newton is an original that walks her own musical path whether it’s rock & roll, country,

or pop. She’s a rebel with a cause who is stubborn enough to keep on singing with just enough spark and strut to heat up a stage with some of the best music in the business. Juice Music. Juice Newton will be performing in Concert at the historic Temple Theatre on Monday September 26th @ 7pm. Tickets are $22.00. For information please call (989) 607-9125. This concert is presented by The Saginaw County Sheriff Support Division.Review: Juice, I first saw you in Saginaw opening for Mickey Gilley in the 80’s. You stole the show. What was that tour like for you?Juice: We worked with Mickey a few times but luckily I was able to play with a whole litany of artists over the years. Each time you go out you feel happy to be on the stage and everything seems to come together and come alive. So every tour is always fun. I always look forward to working. Review: So you enjoyed working with Gilley? He was a country artist and I thought of you as kind of a rocker at the time? You had all those hits that spanned genres. Juice: If the music is compatible it works out fine. I personally play a variety of music - a bit on the pop side or pop rock then we were fortunate enough to cross over from that side to country…so if its good music, you have a good audience.Review: You had a lot of spunk at that show, hair down to here and legs all the way up to there. And you sang your heart out. I loved your response to a TV interviewer who asked you to describe your music, you simply said, “Juice Music” – can you describe “Juice Music”Juice: I think I can – I try to pick songs that I really like that speak to me, if I didn’t write them, I choose them because they speak to me as an interpreter. And I think that’s the key – if you pick those types of songs or write those types of songs it just translates into your energy level and your commitment and if you really love performing then it works its way to the surface. So I think Juice Music would be the same in a sense as Springsteen Music or Beyoncé or Justin Timberlake Music. They like the music they create and it all translates into your own particular musical identityReview: What is your favorite type of music? Juice: There isn’t just one genre. If the song touches you then it’s your music so I don’t think you should be afraid of any genre you can do well and related to. For me I was fortunate - still am – to be drawn to crossover material that appeals to me and seems to appeal to other people. I don’t focus on just one type of musicReview: The first time I saw you I felt you had some rebel blood – like a countrified Kid Rock – Did you see yourself as outside the mainstream?Juice: Well, yeah. I’ve kind of have always been …over there. I’m not doing necessarily music that a label or Program Director wants – you can’t second-guess it. You need to be true to your self. I’m just trying to do music that I can live with for a long timeReview: I thought you were a great rock & roller. You leaned in that direction a few times. Why did you let it go?Juice: Radio changed and the songs I was writing changed a little bit, but it didn’t change my insides. I think that if anything I’m back in that direction again now because I truly like to do the music I like - if it’s a little rock or pop that’s what you do. You write it and you like it and you own it, so to speak, then that’s your music.

Review: Juice, you have some great pipes. How do you rate yourself as Singer?Juice: I don’t necessarily see myself as a great singer. But I do see myself as someone that commits - every time I step onstage I commit and I think that translates to the audience. Like Kid Rock – he may not have a great voice, but he commits, and though he doesn’t sing as well as Justin Timberlake, for instance - it doesn’t matter because he has soul.Review: What was your lucky break?Juice: I believe that hooking up with Richard Landis who produced those first big hits on the Juice LP (Queen of Hearts, Angel in the Morning) was my lucky break. I actually think that the timing was just so lucky, as we were both available at the same time – doesn’t always happen. We sort of interviewed each other and did a few demos to see if we really liked the way we worked together in the studio. I consider that excellent timing.Review: What happened when you first went out on your own? Were you accepted right away? Juice: People liked the music and liked my voice but we didn’t have a breakout tune at that point. It didn’t matter because we just kept going. We had a great support system – a great producer, personal management – sometimes it was just our families. Your support system can sustain you emotionally and

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A.J. BAILEY’S SALOON, 304 Salzburg, Bay City. Phone 989-895-9446. DJ/KARAOKE Thurs, Fri., Sat, 9-close with Derek Dixon’s LCA Music Ent. Co. Food served ‘till 9 pm. Take Outs Available. Pitchers $5.25; Minis $2.75. Happy Hour 11 am - 8 pm Monday - Friday. Thursday $1.00 pints. Weekly drink specials!

BEMOS, 701 S. Madison Ave., Bay City. Stay for the party! Call 989-893-7071 for more info. Entertainment Line-up: MONDAYS – Electric Open Mic Night with Vinyl Meltdown; TUESDAYS: Sept. 20, Amelia Jo; Sept. 27, Zack Lupp; WEDNESDAYS: Sept. 21, Dose Duo; Sept. 28, Carrie Westbay; THURSDAYS: Sept. 15, Cornpone; Sept. 22, TBA; FRIDAYS: Sept. 16, Abbey Road Project; Sept. 23, Brett Mitchell & the Giant Ghost; SATURDAYS: Sept. 17, The Process wsg Roach King & The Resonators & Holy Gun; SUNDAYS: Sept. 18, Benefit for Juvenile Diabetes – Bands, Food, Music, Fun & Raffles; Sept. 25, Grupo Sensible. . Daily Happy Hour, No Cover Charge.

COTY’S LANDING, 777 Midland Rd. Saginaw, Mi. Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials: Sunday: Bike Day! $8.00 Buckets of Beer and Happy Hour All Day! $2.00 Well Drinks. Monday: Monday Night Football with $1.00

Drafts & 35 Cent Wings! Also catch all the College Games Every Saturday! Tuesday, $2.00 bottles, well drinks, Captain Morgan & 22.oz drafts; Wednesday, Tim & Jim from 6-9 pm; Karaoke w/Red Dog; $5.00 pitchers & $3.00 Johnny Vegas; `Thursday, Honesty & Dean from 6-9 pm. DJ/Karaoke w/Lynn Q, starts at 9 PM. $3.00 Jager Bombs, Jello Shots, and $5.00 pitchers plus Happy Hour All Night! Entertainment Line-up & Special Events: Sept. 16-17, The Kix Band; Sept. 23-24, Burnaround; Sept. 30- Oct. 1, Diamond Drive. Call 989-790-9430 for more information.

THE CREEK GRILL, 1259 S. Poseyville, Midland. 2 miles south of Dow Diamond. Live Music Every Weekend: Band Line-up: Friday, Sept. 16, Scott Baker; Sat. Sept. 17, Last One Out; Fri & Sat Sept. 23-24, Scarecrow; Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, Last One Out. Our prices are the best value in the area for great food & beverages! Great Beer Bucket Specials for all the Football Games – Shown on 8 Flat Screen TV’s. Come out & cheer on The Tigers! Good Times Flow at the Creek! 486-3717.

HOOLIGANS FOOD & SPIRITS, 3022 N. Water St., Bay City. A fun, casual place to meet with friends and family for some of the best food in town. Live entertainment and DJ/Karaoke on weekends. Open Mic Nite with Matt Ryan every Thursday 10 to close. Appearing Friday & Saturday Live Bands! Call for

info. Mondays: $1. 75 burgers and $1.75 canned & domestic beers. Wednesday & Friday – Best Fish in Town – Perch $7.95, Cod $7.50, Walleye $5.95. We do catering also. Phone (989) 894-2938.

MIXX NIGHTCLUB & METRO GRILL. Located at 115 N. Hamilton St. Saginaw, 989-498-4022 Your Heart Beats... Your Breath Quickens... And You Haven’t hit The Dancefloor Yet! Walking into the Mixx, is like walking into a “Big City” Nightclub, but with a small town friendly attitude. The Mixx has a very Mixed Cosmopolitan Straight & Gay Crowd. The Dance Bar is open Fri. and Sat. nights at 10pm, featuring high energy sounds from Chicago and New York spun by local DJs. The Mixx’s VIP ROOM is Very popular for bachelorette, birthday, & other parties. The “Ball Room” is available for rentals for luncheons and private parties. The Mixx’s Video Bar “The Metro Grille”, offers Great Burgers served up in a comfortable metropolitan atmosphere, open Weds. Thru Sun., appetizers are served until 1am. Happy Hour till 9pm with $1.00 off drinks and .50 cents off drafts. The Metro features KARAOKE Wednesday Thru Sunday Nights at 10pm, with over 20,000 songs to choose from! The Mixx Of The People, The Mixx Of The Drink, The Mixx Of The Music, You Can Find It All At The Mixx Nightclub and Metro Grille. www.TheMixxNightclub.Com

MORT’S NORTHERN BAR, 353 State Park Drive, Bay City. Phone 989-684-0843. Friendly & Fun Stop on the Rail Trail! Every Day Beer Special - $1.00 Cans ‘til 6 PM Midnight Snack or Late Night Munchies? Try Our New Pub Food – We’re Cookin ‘till 1 AM! ! DJ FRIDAYS – Dancing & Karaoke with Baby-D! Ask about our Weekend Drink Specials! Saturdays Live! (no cover) Sept. 24, Six-Pack Crush; Oct. 1, Screaming Casanovas; Oct. 8, Kandy Rox; Oct. 15, KMJ Band; Oct. 22, Phunk Shway. GET MORTIFIED!!!

NORTHERN LANES RECREATION. 1129 E. Saginaw Rd. Sanford. 989-687-5562. Appearing Friday & Saturday, Sept. 16-17, Cygnus; Sept. 23, DJ Marky P; Sept. 24, Detroit Showcase with Three Great Acts! Sept. 30-Oct. 1, Steel Wheels.

THE OLD TYME ROADHOUSE, 9620 Gratiot, Saginaw, 781-3707. Sundays: 35 Cent Wings, Open Pool, Happy Hour All Day & Night; Tuesdays: Open Horseshow & Volleyball League;

Wednesdays Appearing from 7-10 PM, Michelle O’Neal. Plus Outside BBQ Grilled Chicken and homemade potato salad. Thursday: Tim & Jim from 6:30-9:30. Karaoke at 9:30 PM with Outside BBQ Grill ribs & homemade potato salad. Shot specials and $5.00 pitchers draft. Fridays: Perch & Pan-fried Walleye. Video DJ and Drink Specials. Saturdays: Video DJ & Drink Specials. Outside Patio Open. Bands starting first weekend in September Every Friday & Saturday. New Menu with Chicken Fajitas, Stromboli, Fried Pickles, New Beer Battered Cod & Much more!

ROG’S BAR, 2350 S. Michigan, Saginaw. 989-791-4409. New Owner! New Bartenders! New Attitudes! Three New HD Flat Screens with Premier Sports Package. New Security Inside & Out. Beer on Ice 24/7. Mondays: 16 oz. Drafts $1.00; Tuesdays – Bike Night (Owner Rides) $1.75 Domestic Bottle Beer; Wednesdays: Happy Hour All Day; Thursdays: Domestic Beer $1.75; Fridays – Ladies $2.00 Well Drinks; Sunday – Bloody Mary’s $3.00. NASCAR Specials. Happy Hour 4-8, Seven Days a Week! Check us out on Facebook! Good Times, Good People, Great Service. ROG’S IS BACK!

THE WHISTLING IDIOTS Comedy Dance Theatre, 701 N. Van Buren St., Bay City. Phone 989-893-2000. We are bringing back Dinner Theatre to the Great Lakes Bay and will have our Grand Opening on Friday, Sept. 30th with the hilarious comedy, Love, Sex & the IRS. Performances will be every Friday & Saturday night in October. Owner Steve Steer promises ‘fine food & a first rate performance.’ Your night out begins at 6 PM with a cash bar cocktail hour, followed at 6:30 PM by a two-entrée, all-you-can-eat buffet catered by Morning at Maggies. The evening then concludes with a rollicking comedy starting at 7:30 PM. Ticket prices are only $35.00 and the senior rate is $32.00. We are located in the historic First Church of Christ Scientist Temple at the corner of 6th St. and Van Buren, one block south of Center Avenue. Future productions include Lend Me a Tenor opening in January. For more information call the box office at 989-893-2000. We are also open for special events and business meetings in this architecturally striking venue. Check us out online at www.whistlingidiots.com.

WHITES BAR, 2609 State St., Saginaw, Phone 792-2631. Happy Hour Mon – Fri 7 – 11 AM & 4-7 PM. Every Sunday, Excaliber at 9 PM. Bloody Mary Mondays from 4-8 pm with Cornpone; Server Appreciation – Show Uniform or ID and Get 50 cents off your favorite drink! Appearing Thurs. Sept. 15, Tony B; Fri. Sept. 16, TBA; Sat. Sept. 17, Jimmy & the Growlers; Mondays, Kyle Mayer; Tuesdays, Musician’s Night; Weds. Sept. 21, Shaolin Sound System; Thurs. Sept. 22, The Honky Tonk Zeros; Fri. Sept. 23, John Krogman’s Rustbucket; Sat. Sept. 24, TBA. For more info go to www.whitesbar.com

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Thru Sep 30: Preschool Story Times at Butman-Fish Library - Storytime for children ages 3-5 featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and lots of fun for all. This series will run on Fridays from August 26-September 30. Children must be accompanied by a loving adult. Held on Fridays at 10:30 AM at the Butman-Fish Library, 1716 Hancock, Saginaw. For any questions on story times please contact the library at (989) 799-9160.

Sep 18: “The Last Voice” - We are pleased to welcome renowned mountain climber, Lou Kasischke who will speak about his book “The Last Voice: One Survivor’s Story of the 1996 Mount Everest Tragedy. On May 10, 1996, is the date of the worst tragedy in Mount Everest history. Eight climbers lost their lives. Lou Kasischke was there and will tell of his personal story on the mountain. Held from 3-5 pm at the Michigan Lutheran Seminary Chapel/Auditorium, 2777 Hardin Street, Saginaw. For more information please phone (989) 793-7511.

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Saginaw Valley Humanities Series. Tonight’s program will be “Art in Urban Renewal” with Geoffrey Pelkey and Eric Schantz. Pelkey, exhibit coordinator at the Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, and Schantz, the artist who has painted murals on several of Saginaw’s abandoned buildings, will look at how the arts and cultural activities have regenerated communities across the country and in Saginaw. Held at the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, 1903 N. Niagara, (one block south of W. Genesee), Saginaw. There will be a musical prelude at 7 pm with presentation at 7:30 pm. For more information please phone (989) 781-1152.

Sep 24: Halloween Cookie & Cupcake Decorating for Kids - Children will learn how to decorate three gourmet size cupcakes and three large cookies for Halloween to take home along with a spatula and decorating tip. The cupcake designs will include a mummy, spider web and jack-o-lantern and the cookies will include a witch, haunted house and Halloween cat. The class will start at 9:30 am and will be held at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth. Class will end with a pizza lunch and each child will receive a free half-day waterpark pass to Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark to use at a later date. Class limit will be 24 children with the cost of $35 per child. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (989) 652-0450 or you may visit www.zehnders.com.

Sep 24: How to Safeguard Your Kids - Learn and practice a variety of popular techniques proven to keep kids safe! Learn about bike helmets, poison control, car seat installation, fire safety, safe routes to school, first aid, water safety and much more! Held at the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, 315 W. Genesee, Saginaw, from 10am-5pm. For more information please visit www.midmicm.org or phone (989) 399-6626.

Sep 24: Beginning Origami - Just for Teens - Impress your friends and classmates with your creative paper folding skills in “You Can Make That with a Sheet of Paper” program designed for teens ages 13-19. Learn some basic paper folding tricks at this beginning origami class with all supplies provided. Held at 1 pm, Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center, Saginaw. For more information please visit www.saginawlibrary.org or

phone (989) 755-0904.

Sep 27: Lunch & Learn Series at the Castle Museum - Robert McDonnell will be at the Castle Museum, 500 Federal, Saginaw, to share stories from his book, “DOGFACE, My Experiences as a Combat Infantryman in WWII”, as he grew up in Michigan during the Great Depression and throughout his service in WWII. Program will start at Noon and is free with museum admission. Desert and beverage will be provided. For more information on this program please phone (989) 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org.

Sep 27: Saginaw Valley Humanities Series-”Unusual Court Cases” - The 2011 Humanities Series presents “Unusual Court Cases” presented by the Hon. Fred L. Borchard. The judge, born and raised in Saginaw and worked with the Saginaw County prosecutor’s office and in private practice before taking the bench at the Saginaw Probate Court and Saginaw County Circuit Court, will look back at some of the most interesting, unusual and high-profile court cases. Held on Tuesday evening at the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, (SASA), 1903 N. Niagara, Saginaw. There will be a musical prelude by SASA students at 7 pm, with the presentation at 7:30 pm. Each evening will end with an afterglow with coffee, cookies by Hamilton Bakery and great conversation! All Humanities presentations are free and open to the public. For more information on this event and others to follow please phone (989) 781-1152.

Sep 30: Hispanic Heritage Through Stories - It’s preschool storytime for children 3-5 years of age at the Zauel Library, 3100 N. Center, Saginaw. Program will start at 10:30 am. Bring your children out to celebrate Hispanic Heritage through stories! For more information please visit www.saginawlibrary.org or phone (989) 755-0904.

Oct 4: Saginaw Valley Humanities Series presents “Listen to the Mrs.” - The 2011 Humanities Series will present “Listen to the Mrs.”, with Art Lewis and Sue Smith, who still host their program every morning on WSGW-AM, 790. They will follow their program back to the days of Fred Krell and will share anecdotes from their own experiences. Program will be held on

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Sep 20: Lunch & Learn Series at the Castle Museum - “Bath Massacre: America’s First School Bombing”, a book written by Arnie Berstein, will be discussed at this Lunch & Learn program. Everyone is welcome to join the book club discussion. Program begins at Noon and is free with admission to the museum. Dessert and beverage provided. For more information please phone (989) 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org.

Sep 20: Midland Travel & Adventure Series - Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Midland, “A Canal Adventure in England, Scotland and Wales” by Fran Reidelberg, will be featured in the 2011/12 Travel and Adventure Series. Held at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland. For more information please visit www.midlandkiwanis.org. Sep 20: “On the Fly” Improv Class - This improv class is free and open to ages high school and up. Meet at 5:30 pm in Rehearsal Room 3 at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland. No experience will be needed! Please call MCFTA at (989) 631-8250 or (800) 523-7649 for more details.

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Sep 24: Wild Goose Chase 5K Run & Walk - Join us for an exciting run/walk through the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, located at 6975 Mower Road in Spaulding Township, Saginaw County. The Wild Goose Chase starts at 9 am at the Ferguson Bayou Trail parking lot. Your feet will appreciate running on grass and gravel surfaces while your mind will thrill in the refuge’s quiet, natural beauty. All runners and walkers must register & pay entrance fee. For information on registration and more please contact (989) 759-1669 or visit www.fws.gov/midwest/shiawassee. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

Sep 30: Saginaw Spirit vs. Kitchener Rangers OHL Hockey - The Saginaw Spirit will take on the Kitchener Rangers at center ice with game time at 7:11 pm. Held at The Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St., Saginaw. Admission. For more information regarding tickets and more please visit www.saginawspirit.com or phone (989) 497-7747.

Oct 1: Saginaw Spirit vs. Ottawa 67’s OHL Hockey - The Saginaw Spirit face off against the Ottawa 67’s, 7:11 pm, The Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St., Saginaw. Admission. For tickets and more information please visit www.saginawspirit.com or phone Lindsay McDougal at (989) 497-7747.

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Sep 25 - Sep 27: “Always: Patsy Cline” - The Midland Center for the Arts is looking for two females. One female must be a Patsy Cline sing-alike. Based on the woman who brought us “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces”, “Always: Patsy Cline” is an evening of breathtaking ballads, honky-tonk ditties and an intimate look at the life of the singer who epitomized country music in the 50’s and 60’s. Auditions will be held at the Midland Center for the Arts Lecture Room on Sept. 25th from 1-4 pm; Sept. 27th from 6:30-9:30 pm. Performance dates will be March 9-18, 2012 and directed by Susie Polito. Audition packs are available at the MCFTA front desk 3 weeks prior to auditions. For more information please call the Center Stage Office at (989) 631-5930, ext. 1270. The Midland Center for the Arts is located at 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland.

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Sep 15: “The Sting” - Made in 1973, “The Sting” is set in Chicago during the 1930’s, where a young con man, Johnny Hooker, is seeking revenge for his murdered friend, Luther Coleman. Hooker teams up with a master of the big con, Henry Gondorff, to help in avenging Coleman’s murder and win a fortune from a criminal banker. Don’t miss this classic film starring the great Paul Newman and Robert Redford! Film starts at 12:45 pm and located at the Temple Theatre, 201 N. Washington Ave., Saginaw. There will be an admission charge. For more information on this film and others playing at the Temple, visit www.templetheatre.com or phone (989) 754-7469.

Sep 16 - Sep 18: POM Wonderful presents “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold” - Boundary-pushing, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (“Super Size Me”), explains the world of product placement, marketing and advertising. In his eye-opening documentary, follow Spurlock as he convinces high-profile sponsors to let him pitch their products as “The Greatest” while still maintaining control over his creative vision. Selected for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. USA 2011; 88 min; Rated PG-13. Tickets are $6 per person and held Sept. 16-17 at 7 pm; Sept. 18 at 3 pm. The film will be shown in the Lecture Room of the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland. The Lecture Room, located on the lower level of MCFTA, is an intimate theater environment providing quality projection and surround sound. Use the stairway next to the Ticket Office. For more information please phone (989) 631-8250.

Sep 30 - Oct 02: “Queen To Play” - Oscar winner Kevin Kline (“A Fish Called Wanda”, “The Icestorm”), and the luminous Sandrine Bonnaire (“Vagabond”), square off in this stylish and sophisticated dramedy of newfound passions and mid-life triumphs, set on the post-card perfect Isle of Corsica. Chambermaid Helene discovers a love for chess and seeks the tutelage of an American doctor (Kline, in his first French-speaking role), a liaison that transfers both their lackluster lives. French, 2009; 97 min; French w/English subtitles; Not Rated. Tickets are $6 per person with film being shown in the Lecture Room of the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland. The Lecture Room is an intimate theater environment providing quality projection and surround sound, and located on the lower level of the MCFTA. Use the stairway next to the Ticket Office. Show times are 7 pm for Friday & Saturday; 3 pm for Sunday. For more information please phone (989) 631-8250 or (800) 523-7649.

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Sep 15: Roethke House Beer & Chocolate Fundraiser - Explore the extraordinary flavors of chocolates paired with a variety of brews at a fundraiser to support Friends of Theodore Roethke. Not a beer drinker? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available! Held at the Theodore Roethke House, 1805 Gratiot, Saginaw, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Cost is $20 per person. For more information please phone (989) 280-6499.

Sep 15: Main Street Glow - Join in the fun as the RE/MAX Balloon Festival kicks off with a night “GLOW” on Main Street in Downtown Midland from 6-9 pm! Hot air balloons will launch from Chippewassee Park, (across the Tridge), starting around 6 pm. Then stroll among tethered hot air balloons on Main Street, (between Gordon Street & McDonald Street), and watch them GLOW at dusk-approximately 8:30 pm. Event will be canceled in case of inclement weather. *Note-Be sure to enjoy MORE fun at the RE/MAX Balloon Festival all weekend long, (Sept. 16-18), at the Midland County Fairgrounds with morning launches on Friday, Saturday & Sunday mornings at 7:30 am plus evening activities Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 6 pm. Be sure to check out the Review Magazine calendar for all of the balloon activities!! For more information on this event please visit www.

downtownmidland.com or phone Denise Hufford at (989) 837-3330.

Sep 15 - Sep 18: Annual Frankenmuth Oktoberfest - Enjoy the annual Frankenmuth Oktoberfest, running from September 15th-18th with AUTHENTIC German food, dancing on the large wooden dance floor, entertainment brought directly from Germany, Oktoberfest souvenirs, rides for the kids and authentic Oktoberfest German-brewed beer direct from the Hofbrauhaus brewery in Munich! There will be an admission charge to the festival. For more information regarding festival times and entertainment line-ups please contact www.frankenmuth.org or phone 1-800-FUN-FEST.

Sep 16 - Sep 18: Zehnder Park Arts & Craft Show - Over 125 Michigan Crafters will be selling seasonal folk art, pottery, jewelry, painted clothing, pet accessories, metal garden art, soy candles & lotions, purses, bird houses, wildlife photography and much more at Zehnder Park, 730 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth. Schedule: Friday from Noon-6 pm, Saturday from 10 am-6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am-5 pm. A free event! For more info. visit www.keepsakecollectionshows.com or phone (989) 781-9165.

Sep 16 - Nov 15: 2011 Hollyday Fair Artist Search - The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission is currently accepting applications from artists, now through November, for the Hollyday Fair, which is held annually at the Andersen Enrichment Center. Artists are invited to participate, but must be approved by the Committee after seeing samples of the artist’s artwork. For an application and further information please phone (989) 759-1363. Hollyday Fair will be held on December 7th from 10am-4pm.

Sep 16-17: Downtown Midland 22nd Annual Cruise ‘n Car Show - Vehicles start lining up at 5 p.m. for the Friday cruise parade, which starts at 7 p.m. at Farmers Market in downtown Midland. Spectators watch on Main Street from Rodd Street to M-20. Vehicles return to Main Street for a free downtown car show and Cruisers Ball, with music by Diversity Entertainment, the Doo Wop DJs, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Another downtown car show — with more music by Diversity Entertainment — is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street, with no admission charge for spectators. For information — including Saturday show vehicle registration — visit www.cruisencarshow.net or call (989) 631-5076.

Sep 16: Apple Mt. Summer Dance - Enjoy music and dancing under the Pavilion at Apple Mountain with live entertainment provided by


CEYX. While there, have dinner at Putter’s Point Cafe or Kathleen’s and see a classic car show! The fun runs from 7-11 pm and is held at Apple Mountain Resort Pavilion, 4519 River Road, Freeland. For more information please visit www.applemountain.com or phone (989) 781-6789.

Sep 16: Fall Harvest Wine Dinner - Enjoy a gourmet dinner featuring five courses and five accompanying wines. Dinner begins at 6:30 pm with the cost of $55 per person. Held at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, 713 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth. For information please visit www.bavarianinn.com or phone (800) 228-2742.

Sep 16 - Sep 18: RE/MAX of Midland Balloon Fest. - Enjoy the Balloon Festival, sponsored by RE/MAX of Midland, all weekend long at the Midland County Fairgrounds. There will be morning balloon launches on Friday, Saturday and Sundays at 7:30 am plus evening activities Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 6 pm. *Note-All scheduled events are weather permitting. For more information please visit www.downtownmidland.com or phone (989) 837-3330.

Sep 17 - Sep 18: Fall Harvest Festival - Join us for Chippewa Nature Center’s largest festival of the season! During this two-day event, the Nature Center comes alive with demonstrations and programs that focus on the autumn traditions of people in the 19th century. Programs at the Homestead area will include “Rambling Naturalists” Wil and Sarah Reding, portraying early Michigan settlers during several shows each day. Also join Michigan food historian Susan Odom, as she demonstrates traditional apple butter making in a giant copper kettle! Other demonstrations include blacksmithing, threshing grain, cider making, woodworking, beekeeping, traditional music and much more. There will be children’s games and crafts, such as rope making and candle dipping throughout the festival. The Wigwam area will also be alive with traditional skills demonstrations showing ways Woodland Indians used Autumn’s bounty. Watch woodcarvers, wool spinners and quilters at work and visit a CNC store in the wagon barn. Food concessions will also be available. The festival runs from Noon to 4 pm each day and will be held at the Chippewa Nature Center, 400 Badour Road in Midland. This is an all ages festival with admission of $5 for adults and free for CNC members. Go to www.chippewanaturecenter.org for details as they become available or phone the front desk at (989) 631-0830.

Sep 17: 4th Annual “Art in the Grove” - Photography by S. Preston Jones and storytelling by Dr. Betty Jones will be featured at “Art in the Grove” from 2-4 pm, under the white pines at The Helen M. Casey Center for Nonviolence, 1718 Patterson Road, Midland. Preston and Betty have been Midland residents since 1968. In addition to their professional careers at The Dow Chemical Company and Delta College, both have contributed in various ways to the enrichment of the local area. In addition, Kate Van Allsburg, the Jones’ friend, will play and sing selections from her CD, “A Celtic Pilgrimage”. The gathering is free and all are welcome. Please bring a chair-event will be held rain or shine!

Sep 17: Hemlock Sawdust Day - Enjoy a parade, car show, cooking contest, vendors, horse shoe

tournament, tractor pull, decorating contest and more, located in Richland Township Park, 340 Parkside Lane, Hemlock. Start the morning with a delicious Farmer’s breakfast from 7-10 am at the Hemlock United Methodist Church, located at the corner of M-46 and Maple Street. This is a family-friendly festival and a tribute to the early years of Hemlock when sawmills were a key industry. Be sure to stop by the Hemlock Historical Museum during the festival to learn more about Hemlock’s community roots! For more information please visit www.hemlocksawdustday.com.

Sep 17 - Sep 18: Gun & Knife Show - Buy, sell or trade shotguns, rifles, handguns, scopes, knives and much more! Held at the Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N. Beyer Rd., Birch Run. Cost is $7 adults, free for those 12 and under. For more information visit www.migunshows.com or phone (517) 676-4160.

Sep 17: Japanese Culture Day - Bring all of the family out for a very special day at the beautiful Japanese Cultural Center Tea House & Gardens featuring Japanese Culture Day. In the magnificence of THE GARDEN, (and free of charge), there will be Origami-a paper folding demonstration; Shodo-a calligraphy showing; Ikebana-which means flower arrangement demonstrations; and a traditional Folk Dance starting at 3:15 pm. At the TEA HOUSE: A special presentation of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, which runs from 1:30-2:30 pm, with a charge of $8 per person. Reservations are recommended by calling (989) 759-1648. The Japanese Cultural Center Tea House and Gardens is located at 527 Ezra Rust Drive, Saginaw.

Sep 17: Hispanic Heritage Super Saturday - Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with snacks, a craft, and, of course, BOOKS! Children ages 6 and under will need an adult helper. Held at 2 pm, Butman-Fish Library, 1716 Hancock, Saginaw. For more information please visit www.saginawlibrary.org or phone (989) 755-0904.

Sep 18: Mustang and All Ford Car Show - Join us for a day of fun for the whole family presented by the Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan. To enter in the show, all Ford Motor cars are welcome and vehicle MUST be Ford powered. Lots of classes, lots of trophies and lots of fun! There will be awards, raffles and gifts to be given away during the show! Event will start at 8 am and runs to approximately 4 pm. If you would like your Ford car to be entered, please register from 8 am until Noon. Pre-registration will be $17 BEFORE September 9th and $22 for show-day registration. The presentation of trophies is estimated to be from 2-4 pm. $2 admission for spectators or $4 per car-load. ALL FEES WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITY!! Held at Dixie Motor Speedway, 10945 Dixie Hwy., Birch Run. For more information please contact www.mustangclubmidmichigan.com or phone (989) 482-1648.

Sep 19 - Sep 26: $ave $ome Moo-la Mondays at the Children’s Museum - Admission is only $12 for two people all day long at the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, 315 W. Genesee, Saginaw. Get involved with your children and have lots of fun yourself! Held on September 19th and 26th. For more information please contact www.midmicm.org or phone (989) 399-6626.

Sep 20: School Time Bingo - Claytor Library, 1410 N. 12th Street, Saginaw, will be hosting the LAST Back-to-School Bingo of the year at 4:30 pm. Children are welcome to play rounds and try their luck for prizes and goodies! Free!! For more information please visit www.saginawlibrary.org or phone (989) 755-0904.

Sep 22 - Sep 25: Fall RV & Camper Show - Held September 22-25 at the Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N. Beyer Road, Birch Run. For more details please visit www.birchrunexpos.com or phone (989) 624-4665.

Sep 22: Midland Troll Sculpture Gala Auction - After a fun-filled summer enjoying Midland’s treasured Trolls, join us from 7-9 pm at the H Hotel, located on West Main Street in Downtown Midland, for our Gala Auction. This is your opportunity to take home a beloved Tridge Troll to forever reside in your

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backyard garden, local business, or just a special place you may have. Proceeds from the auction will help us plan and present the 2012 Sculpture Series. For any questions you may have regarding the auction please visit www.downtownmidland.com or phone (989) 837-3330.

Sep 22: Wine Walk - Enjoy and stroll with friends old and new while tasting some of the best in vintages throughout pubs and specialty shops from 5-10 pm in Downtown Bay City. The tradition of the original Wine Walk continues as 15 of Bay City’s finest restaurants and pubs come together to offer an evening of fine wines and delicious food in Historic Downtown Bay City. For a listing of all 15 sites please visit www.downtownbaycity.com or phone (989) 893-3573. Tickets are $30 per person and will soon be available at each of the participating businesses. *Note-Studio 23/The Arts Center, 901 N. Water Street, will be the location this year for ticket validation and to pick up your souvenir wine glass!

Sep 22: The Ultimate Frankenmuth Date Night - Take your significant other out to the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth for an evening with “Jay & Laura” as they present a night of music, comedy and nuggets of marriage wisdom! Your evening also includes a Family-style chicken dinner with all of the trimmings! Cost for dinner and show will be $40 per person. The fun will begin at 6:30 pm. Any questions? Please visit www.bavarianinn.com or phone (800) 228-2742.

Sep. 23: Field of Hope ‘BennettFit’ – Featuring the remarkable talent of self-taught jazz protégée Dave Bennett, who has performed with Count Basie & The New Reformation Jazz Band, with proceeds going to the Field Neurosciences Institute. Bountiful buffet from 5:30-7:30 PM. Performance at 8 PM. Held at the beautiful Temple Theatre, 203 N. Washington, Saginaw. Proceeds will establish a Field Neurosciences Institute Endowed Research Fellowship. Show only tickets, $50 & $30. Buffet & Show ticket: $125.00.

Sep 23 - Sep 25 “River of Time” - Come out to Veteran’s Park in Downtown Bay City and travel back in time to when the pioneers settled in Bay City. This will make a wonderful lesson in history that young and old can enjoy! For more information about events planned, cost and times, please phone (989) 686-6834. The event will run the weekend of Sept. 23-25.

Sep 24: 13th Annual Chili & Salsa Taste-Off - Chili & Salsa chefs from throughout the community will be preparing their famous recipes at the Midland Downtown Business Association 13th Annual Taste-Off. Individuals will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite recipes in the select categories along with a distinguished panel of judges. Each of the winning individuals will receive awards for their chili & salsa creations. All are welcome to come to Downtown Midland area. Tickets will be available the day of the event for $5 per person at either of two ticket booths: Corner of Main and Rodd Streets OR the corner of Main and Gordon Streets. Ticket holders will receive their voting ticket, (which includes a map of participating businesses), and a Frisbee plate to go from business to business tasting all of the recipes. When complete, the tasters will cast their vote at the information booth and register for a downtown prize drawing! Be prepared to have a GREAT time...RAIN or SHINE! Event will run from Noon-2 pm. For more information please visit www.downtownmidland.com or phone (989) 837-3330.

Sep 24: ZOOberfest - Celebrate fall and Mid-Michigan’s agriculture heritage with a kid-size ‘harvest’ and ‘farmers market’ with other farm-themed activities at the Children’s Zoo of Saginaw, located at 1730 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw. ZOOberfest will run from 10 am to 2 pm with regular admission to the Zoo. Zoo members are free. For more information please visit www.saginawzoo.com or phone (989) 759-1408

Sep 24 - Sep 25: Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival - Michigan’s largest Antique & Collectible Festival with over 1,000 dealers on over 80 acres - the premier festival for over 40 years! Held at the Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Avenue, on Sept. 24 & 25. Hours will be Saturday from 8am-6pm, and Sunday from 8am-4pm. Admission is $6 per person with children ages 11 and under free. Just some of the features this year will be: a Coin & Sports Memorabilia building loaded with many hard-to-find treasures; an exciting new classic car show with a DJ and Giveaways in the Car Show Area; expanded Swap-Meet & For-Sale car lot; plus there will be live entertainment throughout the Festival featuring blues, folk, Americana and bluegrass bands. All events will be held RAIN or SHINE with ample parking available at no extra cost! A variety of food and refreshments will be available. Please-no pets allowed. There will be FREE ANTIQUE APPRAISALS by Judy Campbell inside the Design Gallery on Saturday and Sunday. For more information please visit www.miantiquefestival.com or phone (989) 687-9001.

Sep 24 - Sep 25: “What’s Cooking, Detroit” Wine & Food Celebration - Join us for the most delicious two days in Metro Detroit with appearances by celebrity chefs Anne Thornton, Claire Robinson and Aida Mollenkamp, as seen on the Food Network TV show. Advance tickets are $20 for a one-day pass or $33 for a two-day pass. The fun starts at 1 pm on 9/24, and at Noon on 9/25. Located at The Palace of Auburn Hills. All Ticketmaster or visit www.palacenet.com

Sep 27: Art at the Andersen Fall Exhibition - Come meet and talk with the artists of “People in Places” exhibition which starts on Sept. 27th and runs to October 6th. The “Meet & Greet”, held from 5-7 pm, will be held at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Drive, Saginaw. For more information phone (989) 759-1363.

Sep 29 - Oct 2: Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival - Enjoy four days (Sept. 29-Oct. 2), of independent films, shorts, documentaries, animation, foreign language and student films right here in Bay City! Also featured will be the best in original live music, art shows, workshops and much more! Locations will be the State Theatre, Delta Planetarium, Wirt Library and the Masonic Temple. All in downtown Bay City!! You can purchase your advance 2011 HHM Film & Music Fest. tickets and passes (for All-Access & Film Only passes), in person at 989 Design, 701 E. Midland Street, Bay City. Office hours vary so please call (989) 992-0549 with questions. All Access Pass is $40 through Monday, 9/26; $50 for 9/27 and after. HHM Film Pass is $20 through 9/26 and $30 9/27 and after. HHM Music Night Tickets are $10 and includes entry to the Music Night at the Masonic Temple on 10/1 at 8 pm. Please go to hhmfest.com for all recent and available information and to buy passes and tickets. The site changes often so keep looking!!

Sep 30 - Oct 2: Mid-Michigan Motorcycle Show - Come out to the Birch Run Expo Center, 11600 N. Beyer Road, Birch Run, for a weekend of fun and motorcycles! For more information regarding times and more please visit www.michiganmotorcycleshow.com or phone (989) 624-4665.

Sep 30: “Saints, Sinners & Soul” Gala - The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, located on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University, will host its annual gala benefit “Saints, Sinners & Soul” from 5:30-9 pm. Age suitability is 21 + with the cost of $80 per person or $150 for two people. For more information on the gala benefit please phone (989) 964-7125.

Sep 30 - Oct 31: Halloween Spook Train Ride

(runs 9/30-10/31) - People of all ages will enjoy the train ride through funny, cute and some scary scenes at Junction Valley Railroad, 7065 Dixie Hwy., Bridgeport. There are “live spooks” to entertain you while you wait and while you ride the train. It’s an awesome 18 minute ride filled with thrills and chills around every corner, but don’t be frightened by a long line...it moves rather quickly! Prices are $9 per person-all ages, and all riders must have a ticket. Cash only for the Spook Train event which will run from Sept. 30th thru Oct. 31st. Times are Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30-11 pm; all other nights are from 7:30-10 pm. For more information regarding tickets and more please visit www.jvrailroad.com or phone (989) 777-3480.

Sep 30 - Oct 2: Northwood University International Auto Show - The theme for the 2011 Northwood Auto Show, “The Road to Innovation”, focuses on the technology being incorporated in today’s vehicles by automotive manufacturers in order to facilitate the ever-changing demands of the consumer. Environmentally beneficial vehicles synced with today’s technology allow a user to once again experience the adventure of driving. The Auto Show will run from Sept. 30-Oct. 2nd and will be held at Northwood University, Midland. Dates and times will be Friday, Sept. 30th from Noon-6pm; Saturday, Oct. 1st from 9am-6pm; Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 10am-5pm. For more information please visit www.northwood.edu/autoshow/ or you can phone (989) 837-4288.

Oct 1: FAN Fair at the Japanese Cultural Center - Held at the Japanese Cultural Center Tea House & Gardens, 527 Ezra Rust Drive, Saginaw. Event runs from 1:30-2:30 pm. For more information regarding this event please phone (989) 759-1648 or visit www.japaneseculturalcenter.org.

Oct 1: Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration - Enjoy an afternoon of celebration and music with the flavorful sounds of “Mariache Musica de Festivo” by Roxanne y Los Compadres. This Saginaw native is a familiar face at Comerica Park in Detroit where she has performed the National Anthem during the Fiesta Tigres for the past two years. The Public Libraries of Saginaw invites you to join us at Hoyt Library, 505 Janes, Saginaw, at 2:30 pm as we commemorate the history and culture of Hispanic Americans! For information regarding this event and others please visit www.saginawlibrary.org or phone (989) 755-0904.

Oct 1: “Tapas, Toasts & Tunes” - Come out to the Chippewa Nature Center, located at 400 Badour Road, Midland, for this very special event with proceeds to benefit the Nature Center. An evening of Michigan-only offerings, highlighting Michigan-produced wine, cider and beer, a tapas-style menu featuring Michigan grown/produced products such as fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, fish and wild game plus music provided by the Michigan-based Bugs Beddow band! Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on Michigan-related items in a silent auction and take home a cash prize in a 50/50 drawing. You will receive a commemorative stemless wine glass to enjoy wine samples throughout the evening and to keep! *Note-There will only be 250 tickets sold! Get yours NOW online at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/ttt.htm or call the front desk at (989) 631-0830. Cost is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Event runs from 6-9 pm and you MUST BE 21+ to attend.

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Aug 12 - Sep 15: Lorenzetti Photography - The photography of Marco Lorenzetti will be on display in the galleries of the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, located in the Midland Center for the Arts. Exhibition dates are now through September 18th. His photographs have been characterized as “forceful and compelling” by the late Robert Sobieszek, curator of photography at George Eastman House in New York and later, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. While living in Chicago his work was shown at the Chicago Historical Society, the Field Museum, the Chicago Cultural Center, the Terra Museum of American Art

and Edwynn Houk Gallery. His work is part of the permanent collection at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Admission is $8 adults and $5 children 4-14. For current museum hours please visit www.mcfta.org or phone (989) 631-8250.

Sep 18 : Kathleen Madigan: “Gone Madigan” - Enjoy comedian Kathleen Madigan as she put on a laugh riot show at the Temple Theatre of Saginaw. Show time is 7 pm and tickets are $29 for reserved seating. The Temple Theatre is located at 201 N. Washington Avenue in Saginaw. For tickets and more information about the show please visit ww.templetheatre.com or phone (989) 754-7469. Also check out Kathleen’s website at www.kathleenmadigan.com for more information about her and her show!

Sep 22 - Sep 25: The 25th Annual Putnam Co. Spelling Bee - This charming musical recently left Broadway and is ‘hot stuff’ all over the country! Take six precocious kids, played by young adults, put them into the finals of a big-deal spelling bee run by slightly off-center adults, invite four audience members to join in the spelling, add songs and laughs and you have a musical comedy spelled A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Whether it’s the boy who can only spell if he writes the word out with his foot or the girl who is happy to brag “I speak six languages”, you’ll pick your personal winner; but the real winner will be spelled Y-O-U! *Note-not intended for children under 12 years old. Held at the Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus Ave., Bay City. For complete details please visit www.baycityplayers.com or phone (989) 893-5555.

Sep 23: Nickelodeon’s “Yo Gabba Gabba-Live” - “It’s Time to Dance” is a performance for pre-schoolers and young adults. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster.

Sep 24: “Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3” - After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons of the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of the ‘Newlywed Game’. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country’s feistiest couples counselor! “Til Death Do Us Part” is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. Tickets are $15 & $20 for adults; $10 students 18 years or under. All tickets are reserved seating. Show time is 7:30 pm and will be held at The State Theatre of Bay City, 913 Washington Avenue. For more information please visit www.statetheatrebaycity.com or you may phone (989) 892-2660.

Sep 28 - Sep 29: “Scratch” (The Musical) - This new musical is based on the Faustian legend and Stephen Vincent Benet’s “The Devil and Daniel Webster”. The story is about Jabez Stone who sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for wealth and power. A metaphor for greed and corruption of past decades in America and takes place in the early 1800’s in

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morally and keeps that energy moving forwardReview: You’ve had a long prosperous career. What are your most precious memories, proudest achievements?Juice: Well, I’m really proud of the fact I’ve been noticed by my peers – that’s more on the inside. I’ve had Grammy nominations and I’ve won a Grammy. In the Bay Area - an Emmy award. I feel really blessed by having all those accolades and recognition – that’s not what really keeps me going – but it is a way to measure how all that hard work has paid off. One time I brought my dad to the Grammys - it was a thrill of a lifetime!Review: You did a great version of Hank Devitos’ Queen of Hearts right around the time Dave Edmunds released his LP version. Did you hear it? Did Edmunds inspire you? Juice: Edmunds is a very cool guy. I didn’t hear his version of it until much later. I started doing the song live and I did it live for about a year before I recorded kit. Then I brought it to Richard Landis when we started the Juice album. He wasn’t convinced at that point that it was a breakout song but I told him I think this is a real cool song… so we cut it.Review: What is you favorite road story…that you can talk about?Juice: Hmm…no. Weird stuff happens. It’s not for everyone. You travel across country and you go to the wrong hotel. You have no place to sleep and nothing to eat. You would get lost or go to the wrong venue. It’s grueling and it’s tiring. Years ago one of the roadies told me, “The music just gets in the way of setting up and breaking down.”Review: How did you hook up with the County Sheriffs? Juice: Well, it is a great organization. They help bring music to the area and they have a dedicated volunteer staff. The people have a good reason to go out. The audiences are very welcoming and it’s a cool thing to do. I’ve also done shows for the military folks. I’m very much looking forward to be back in Saginaw. I hope the weather cooperates - it’s so unpredictable. I guarantee we’re gonna have a good time and can’t wait to see all the people in the audience.

New Hampshire. Molly McFadden is the Director and Musical Director is James Hohmeyer. Held at the Midland Center for the Arts Little Theatre, 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information please contact Molly McFadden at her Email: [email protected] or phone (989) 832-7170.

Sep 30 - Oct 9: “Great American Trailer Park-Musical - A sparkling, sharp irreverence lights up this musical and makes it one of the most laugh-out-loud shows in town! Recommended for all ages. Show times are Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and 3pm for Sundays. Admission. Held at Pit & Balcony Community Theatre, 805 N. Hamilton St., Saginaw. For more information please phone (989) 754-6587. The musical will run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 30th to Oct. 9th. Oct 1: Chris Tucker - Comedy show at the Fox Theatre, Detroit. All Ticketmaster.

Oct 5: Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and The Have Nots” - This riotously funny and equally poignant stage play, Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and The Have Nots” follows the life of a wealthy family who have everything they need and most of what they want. The characters are often preoccupied with superficial things, until they are forced to become involved with their housekeeper. When the poverty-stricken maid is forced to ask for help, the family gets a chance to see how the ‘other half’ lives. While coming to the rescue of the needy, it soon becomes painfully clear, who is really in need of saving. The play stars Palmer Williams, Jr. and a supporting cast of powerhouse singers and comedians and will feature new music written by Tyler Perry. One show only at 7:30 pm and held at The Dow Event Center Theater, 303 Johnson Street, Saginaw. All seats are $37. For tickets and more information please visit www.doweventcenter.com or phone (989) 759-1330.

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Aug 18 - Oct 27: “VOICES”-Extraordinary Women of Midland County - Runs Thru Oct. 29 - Two galleries of powerful stories, engaging photographs and videotapes, and interesting personal artifacts of hundreds of Midland women, past and present. Held at the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center, 3417 W. Main Street, Heritage Park, Midland. Exhibit hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 11 am-4 pm. Closed Sunday-Tuesday. Admission is $5 adults and $3 for children ages 14 and under. For more information regarding this important exhibit please phone (989) 631-5930 ext. 1310 or visit www.mcfta.org/exhibitionsMCHS.html#women.

Thru Dec 22: People, Parts & Prosperity: The History of Automotive Manufacturing in Saginaw County - PERMANENT EXHIBIT - As the automotive industry evolved in Michigan, communities like Saginaw became an integral part of the process. Learn the story of how Saginaw County became a leader in manufacturing automotive parts. Find out how much this industry impacted our communities, our people and our local economy. This PERMANENT EXHIBIT which will be located on the lower level of the Museum, will encompass nearly 3,000 square feet and will capture the history of more than just the factories and products, but the people who made it all possible. This is a PERMANENT COLLECTION and can be seen at the Castle Museum, 500 Federal Avenue, in Saginaw. Please call for museum hours, dates of operation and more information at (989) 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org.

Thru Sep 23: “2 Centuries, 3 Decades, 28 Works by Charles McGee” Runs to Sept. 24 - In 2008, Charles McGee received the Kresge Foundation’s first “Eminent Artist” award with a cash prize of $50,000.00! His work is in major museums and collections, including The Detroit Institute of Arts. His works can be seen through September 24th at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, located on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University. Admission is free! Viewing hours is from Noon to 5 pm. For more information please visit www.marshallfredericks.org or phone (989) 964-7154.

Thru Oct 28 : “Under the Big Top” - Circus Exhibit Runs Until Oct. 30 - This exhibit showcasing the circus, will be held at the Castle Museum of Saginaw now until October 30th. The centerpiece is a 1,200-piece miniature circus, hand-carved by John Mackay of Syracuse, N.Y. The exhibit will also feature Mackay’s workbench and his tools, posters, and circus act props. A companion exhibit developed by Castle Museum staff will feature some of Saginaw’s circus greats such as William Hulme, known as “The Flying Zeno, Fred Jenks, “The Flying Melzoras and much more! Photographs and artifacts will be on display, including a video of the Melzora family performing in a circus. The Castle Museum is located at 500 Federal in Saginaw. For information on museum hours and admission please phone (989) 752-2861 or visit www.castlemuseum.org. *Note-See “Circus Extravaganza” event, happening on August 28th, under the listing of “Happenings” in this issue of The Review!! w

Sep 23: After Hours @ The Museum - September’s After Hours will feature the artwork of 4 regional artists in the Art in the Heart of the City’s ART 4 ALL Exhibitions and the opening of the new Visionarea

exhibit titled “Amazing Architecture: Frank Lloyd Wright. Visitors are invited to mingle, meet with the artists, enjoy the exhibitions, listen to live music and savor refreshments. This is a FREE event offered through Macy’s Free Fridays and held from 5:30-8 pm at the Saginaw Art Museum, 1126 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw. For more information please visit www.saginawartmuseum.org or phone (989) 754-2491.

Sep 24: Wood Carving & Art Show - Door prizes carvings, tools & supplies, carvings & art for sale. Featured carver will be Steve Brown. Admission is $3 with free parking. Held from 10am-4pm at Second Presbyterian Church, 2665 Midland Road, Saginaw. Brought to you by the Tri-City Carvers Club. For more information please call (989) 845-6331.

Sep 27 - Oct 6 : “People in Places” & “Postcards of Saginaw” - Runs 9/27-10/6 - Members of the Saginaw Area Watermedia Artists will present their work along with “Postcards of Saginaw”, more than 20 small paintings of subjects in Saginaw County. Held at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust Drive, Saginaw. For more information please phone (989) 759-1363.

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Sep 16: Jason Aldean wsg Chris Young & Thompson Square - DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. For tickets go to www.palacenet.com.

Sep 18: Joe Diffie & Bobby Randall - The 3rd Annual Bobby Randall Birthday Bash is set to benefit the youth of 4-H and takes place at the Midland County Fairgrounds. Joe Diffie will headline the festival and will feature several local bands. Tickets are $10 per person, in advance. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.945themoose.com.

Sep 19: The Foo Fighters, along with Rise Against & Mariachi El Bronx, will appear on September 19 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Tickets are now on sale available at www.palacenet.com.

Sep 20: Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival - The UPROAR Festival will feature the bands Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, Seether, Bullet for my Valentine. Held at Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids. All Ticketmaster.

Sep 21: Guerilla Union & House of Blues Present Black Star - Performing at St. Andrews Hall, Detroit. Show at 7 pm. All Ticketmaster or Livenation. Sep 22: Collin Raye - Last Choice Country is proud to present an acoustic evening with Collin Raye at The State Theatre, Bay City. The concert is set for 7 pm with tickets $20 for General Admission and $25 for Reserved Seating. For tickets please phone (989) 892-2660 or visit www.statetheatrebaycity.com.

Sep 22: Kanye West & Jay-Z - Appearing at The Palace of Auburn Hills. For tickets visit www.palacenet.com.

Sep 23 - Sep 24 : Motion City Soundtrack - Performing at Saint Andrews Hall, Detroit, 7 pm. Tickets available at Livenation.com

Sep 24: An Evening with Jackson Browne - Performing at 8 pm at the Wharton Center of Performing Arts-Cobb Hall, located on the campus of Michigan State Universary, East Lansing. Tickets range from $77-$27 and available by going to www.whartoncenter.ticketsnow.com.

Sep 26: Juice Newton - Through her pop and country hits, Juice Newton and her band will take the audience on an emotion-filled ride from the stirring stillness of “The Sweetest Thing” to the rollicking “Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me”, with a big dose of other Juice favorites as well as her ever expanding repertoire. Tickets are $22 General Admission and $32 Reserved Seating. 7pm, held at the Temple Theatre, 201 N. Washington Ave., Saginaw. For more information please visit www.templetheatre.com or phone 1-877-754-SHOW for tickets.

Sep 29: Mates of State - Appearing at St. Andrews Hall, Detroit. Show time is 7:30pm. Go to www.livenation.com for tickets and information. Sep 30: Brian Regan - Performing at The Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor. Show starts at 8pm and tickets can be obtained at all Ticketmaster or imichigantheatertickets.com

Sep 30: Enrique Iglesias wsg Pitbull & Prince Royce - Appearing at The Palace of Auburn Hills. For tickets visit www.palacenet.com.

Sep 30: Toby Keith - Appearing at DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston. For tickets visit www.palacenet.com.

Oct 1: Pretty Lights - The Fillmore, Detroit. All Ticketmaster.

Oct 1: Brian Regan - Performing at DeVos Hall, Grand Rapids. Tickets available at www.devosperformancehall.com.

Oct 1: Midland Symphony Orchestra Opening Night: Schumann & Sibelius - Conductor Emeritus Carlton Woods returns to open the Midland Symphony Orchestra’s 76th season with a program of classics. Pianist Daria Rabotkina, winner of the 2007 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, joins the MSO in a performance of the well-

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By Robert E. Martin

Each year the annual benefit concert & dinner for the Field Neurosciences Institute (FNI) which is held at the Temple Theatre is undoubtedly one of the premier social events of the Fall Season, bringing together broad segments of our community to enjoy gourmet cuisine and top-flight musical entertainment, while helping support one of the nation’s most cutting-edge medical institutes.This year the Field of Hope BennettFit will be held on Friday, September 23rd and feature the innovative talent of Dave Bennett. Proceeds will launch the first ever FNI Endowed Research Fellowship, which will target promising neuroscience students who will be able to gain experience and contribute to the research efforts at FNI; and in the process, greatly increase opportunities for medical breakthroughs in the FNI lab in Saginaw.

According to Dr. Malcolm Field, the fellowship will be a perpetual source of support for inspired researchers who possess a passion for neuroscience and a fervent desire to commit their time and energy toward searching for promising new therapies. It will also augment an enduring source of new talent in FNI’s hope and quest to find effective treatment and cures for neurological dysfunction.Field of Hope BennettFit will begin at 5:30 PM with a bountiful buffet at the beautiful Temple Theatre, followed by the performance of Dave Bennett at 8:00 PM. Supporters will be greeted outside the Theatre by the DooDads, a local group of noted bluegrass musicians. Sponsorships begin at $125.00 and include the dinner and show; while show only tickets are available for only $50.00 and $30.00 and are available at the Temple Theatre. Dr. Field states, “We are making

FIELD OF HOPE BennettFit Aims to Establish Endowed Research Fellowship at the Field Neurosciences Institute

and Will Feature the Artistry of Dave Bennettsignificant progress in our research efforts at FNI, and, at the same time, providing world-class opportunities for a new generation of neuroscientists to work on cutting-edge research being conducted in the Great Lakes Bay Region.”“The establishment of this Fellowship is particularly important because it combines two fundamental components of FNI’s mission – education and research. The future of humanity rests on how well we prepare our young people, and it is vitally important to provide the with first-rate educational opportunities. The new Fellowship will do this. It will also further FNI’s efforts by supporting aspiring young biomedical researchers who will provide much-needed assistance with our current projects, as well as bringing new ideas and energy to our efforts to find new therapies.”

“Over the years, the proceeds from our fundraising events have allowed us to finance critically important surgical equipment, educational materials, scholarship awards and state-of-the-art lab apparatus.” Dave Bennett is an audience favorite in this region. His exciting style and

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Book Review by Bo White

This book is a balls-on polemic about the Great American Swindle executed by Wall Street looters and their political shills – Democrats as well as Republicans. The big lie revealed by Taibbi isn’t about liberal or conservative ideals; it runs along class lines and is scaffolded by intense greed.

These “grifters” are not concerned about ideology unless it will benefit a greater consolidation of wealth for the few. In this vein, risk is socialized (the bailout using taxpayers money) and the profit is privatized (Wall Street institutions such as Goldman Sachs give themselves huge bonuses on the taxpayers dime).

Taibbi writes in an irreverent and provocative style that conveys a lucid outrage at Wall Street’s smug and sordid betrayal of the American people. Taibbi’s stunning work on the American Leviathan and the 21st century crooks began in 2008 while covering the Presidential election. He learned a lot about the takeover of the electoral process by marketers and money. By 2009 he wrote a transcendent article entitled The Great American Bubble Machine where he described Goldman Sachs as “a vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity and jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money.” And that was only the beginning. Taibbi carves the book into seven chapters and an epilogue.

In the first chapter Taibbi takes a hard look at the Tea Party’s oxymoronic love of authority and the Beavis and Butt Head logic behind their embrace of Sarah Palin – “the difference between a soccer mom and a pit bull…lipstick.” Palin’s got all the credentials – “a kid in uniform, kids with milk-fed Hallmark names such as Bristol and a Martin Mull caliber whiteness factor.” In Taibbi’s view The Tea Party represents another brick in the wall of the electoral process, a fake movement for real peasants. He also sees Obama’s health care plan as a massive giveaway to private corporations as opposed to a seedy socialist plot.

Chapter 2 - The Biggest A**hole in the Universe is a watershed moment for Taibbi. It is the heart and soul of the book and he couldn’t be more acerbic if he tried. Taibbi’s anger is righteous and his aim is true as he punctures the illusion of Alan Greenspan’s

competence as our former Federal Reserve chief. Greenspan becomes a fallen icon through Taibbi’s razor sharp analysis of his many misdeeds, including helping to shift political power from elected officials to private or semi-private institutions and transferring risk and loss to the public.

He also decried Greenspan’s role in the S&L crisis, the huge Social Security tax hike in 1990, and the constant manipulation of interest rates. Greenspan is an Ayn Rand devotee and embraced the free market utopia espoused in Atlas Shrugged (a polemic raising the specter of capitalist supermen breaking away from the parasitic lower classes) yet Greenspan never allowed a free market to exist. Instead Greenspan seems to treat our economy like he’s a bookie running the numbers, lending money to the addicted and greedy….at a price.

According to Taibbi, Greenspan’s most egregious achievement was to undermine the Glass-Steagall Act, a law that prevented investment banks, insurance companies, and commercial banks from merging, thus preventing the accumulation of great wealth and power in a single mega-company…the too big to fail type.

Taibbi characterizes the Greenspan Era as a “crime story” that shaped the scam of modern politics – a free market for suckers and a golden parachute for all those Wall Street Atlases. It is public knowledge that two thirds of all corporations operating in the United States paid NO TAXES at all between 1998 and 2005. And I agree with Taibbi, we should be outraged by these good old boy obscenities.

In Taibbi’s eyes we are now the “Bubble Generation”, living within a bubble economy that is run like a casino. Investors now bet on oil futures, subprime mortgages, Internet stocks, gasoline, milk, beef and poultry. Anything is fair game in this casino for a quick score. It works like this; major brokerage firms and investment banks play the role of the house and like real casinos, the house always wins…. in the end.

Even if investments fail, the banks take a cut in the form of fees and interest – credit card rates are a prime example of such thievery. The Feds help to regulate money supply in an almost religious fervor – buying bills or bonds from banks or brokers or borrowing money from a small group of private banks (18 in all) called primary dealers.

The usual suspects are involved including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank and others. They sell T-bills to the Fed, which credits that dealer’s account when it buys securities. A tool called “quantitative easing” involves printing billions of dollars every week in order to purchase private assets like mortgages. The main purpose of this largesse is to manipulate interest rates and control the amount of new loans. The influx of massive amounts of new money creates an unstable financial condition, turning one market after another into a gigantic house of cards that ultimately fails. This, in effect, is a Ponzi scheme whereby only you and I will lose – Wall Street never.

The rest of the book is slower and harder to read and absorb, even though Taibbi picks apart

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the big-ticket issues. He brilliantly describes the mortgage scam that involved many of our most hated banking institutions – Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bear Stearns and others. His analysis is provocative and thoroughly researched through conversations with insiders as well as public documents.

He gives a no-holds-barred expose of how these despicable banks hid or lied about giving subprime mortgage loans a AAA rating and selling them in a bundle to pension funds, screwing investors and retirees at the same time! Taibbi made a Herculean effort to write coherently and elegantly about complex financial instruments such as securitization, derivatives, collateralized debt obligation and multi-tiered payment structures.

Taibbi was able to explain all these instruments and he did so quite well through the use of metaphor, anger and humor. The nuts and bolts of the financial misdeeds of our banks and insurance companies may be a little dry, but we need to understand how this engineered mess got so out-of-control; and it is critical that we avoid similar financial tsunamis in the future.

The caveat is that these short-term greedy Wall Street super citizens got away with criminal acts and are likely to continue their dark practices in the future.

Matt Taibbi is a much-needed voice of reason in our tattered society, now ruled by a business-led government that is serviced by the educated and the elite.


to find people that give back to their community at the level Mike does.”Proceeds from the Michael C. Brush Community Tribute event will support two community initiatives: first, the SPS Foundation, which provides grants to teachers for extended learning experiences for students in classrooms, along with items not covered by general operating budgets of schools or normal supply allocations to teachers.“We administer a lot of micro-loans and mini-grants to educators looking to advance special projects that enrich the district’s students that have either been cut from budgets over the years or lost funding,” explains Kousky.The Foundation also considers the needs of SPS student initiatives, and students or student councils can also write to the Foundation for grants. There are one or two application periods each year that are publicized through the district schools. Currently the Foundation is focusing its volunteer efforts toward identifying community mentors for students in the Saginaw Public School system.The ‘Buy-A-Key’ program at SASA was begun by Hillary Huebler, a student of Mike Brush’s, for her senior project. Hillary worked with Brush to identify the cost of a new grand piano for the Voice-Keyboard program in which she studied under Brush for seven years at SASA. As the estimated cost for a new grand piano was approximately $25,000, the Buy-A-Key program requests donor contributions of $285.00 per key to cover the standard 88 keys on the piano keyboard. Hillary managed to obtain donor support for nearly 20 keys before she graduated, but many more are still needed.Look for more details on this exceptional event, along with a more detailed look at Michael’s storied career in our next edition.

Melodies & Memories: A Community Tribute to Michael C. Brush

October 14th Event Seeks to Honor a Gifted Musician, Educator, Mentor, and Community Benefactor

By Robert E. MartinThe Review is pleased to announce that A Community Tribute to Michael C. Brush will take place on Friday, October 14th from 7-9 PM at the Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy Performing Arts Auditorium, 1903 N. Niagara in Saginaw. Advance tickets are available at $10.00 for students; $20.00 adults, and $100.00 for a patron donation. Entitled Melodies & Memories, this community tribute to Mike will be rendered in four acts, each covering specific periods of his illustrious career, with a focus on Mike’s myriad contributions to the Saginaw community and beyond. Acts One & Two will focus on Mike as a young man and educator, with Act Three focusing on Mike as a community contributor and arts supporter. Act Four will focus on his music & performances.Approximately 500 seats are available in the auditorium, so they are expected to sell fast. Patron tickets with a $100 donation will receive front section reserved seating. Due to limited space, people interested in attending must RSVP by October 5th. Checks should be payable to The Saginaw Public Schools Foundation and mailed to M. Brush Tribute Tickets, 550 Millard St., Saginaw, MI 48607.Proceeds will go to support the Saginaw Public Schools Foundation and the SASA ‘Buy-a-Key’ initiative for a new Grand Piano. Tickets are also available in person through the SASA Main office Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 PM.The Saginaw Public Schools Foundation is a charitable foundation begun by the Saginaw Public schools about 10 years ago. It is managed through the Saginaw Community Foundation, with its own Board of Directors. Ken Kousky is the current president and this tribute to Mike was initially Ken’s idea. “I ran into Mike at the grocery store awhile back and asked what he was up to and he told me that he had retired from the Saginaw School District,” explains Kousky. “Frankly, given all the work he has dedicated not only to students, but to all sectors of our community throughout the duration of his life, I’m hard pressed to think of an educator more deserving. It’s rare


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loved piano masterpiece: Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Individual tickets on sale now online with prices $32 Adults-Rows A-Z; $24 Adults-Rows AA-GG; $10 All Rows for Students. Prelude at 7:15 pm with concert at 8 pm in the Auditorium of the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland. Join us for a post-concert reception in the Brick Lobby which is free and open to the public! For tickets and more information please visit www.mcfta.org or phone Katie Merkle at (989) 631-5930.

Oct 5: LG Ones to Watch Presents STS9 - Performing at the Orbit Room, Grand Rapids.

Oct 5: John Hiatt wsg Big Head Todd & the Monsters - Michigan Theatre. All Ticketmaster.

Oct 06: Bush wsg Chevelle & Filter - Performing at the Fillmore, Detroit.

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