Ann Arbor Observer, April 2015
The following articles appeared in the April 2015 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer:
- An Elected Executive? [UpFront], page 11
- Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners
- Washtenaw County - Government
- Elections - Washtenaw County
- Verna McDaniel
- Conan Smith
- Andy LaBarre
- Felicia Brabec
- Toy Bunny [UpFront], page 11
- Holidays
- Easter
- Toys & Games - Retail
- Lexi's Toy Box
- Pets
- Crystal Metzger
- Susan Barrow
- 328 S Ashley St
- Ethics Bowl [UpFront], page 11
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Pioneer High School
- Contests
- National High School Ethics Bowl
- A2 Ethics
- University of Michigan - Academic Programs
- Jeanine DeLay
- Good-Time Foundry [UpFront], page 11
- Apartments
- University of Michigan - Student Housing
- Foundry Lofts
- Cardinal Group Properties
- Local History
- Ann Arbor Foundry
- Ryan Sundling
- Tom Cook
- Charles Baker
- Ernie Jones
- Grace Shackman
- 413 E Huron St
- Movie Rebound [UpFront], page 11
- Films
- Movie Theaters
- Goodrich Quality Theaters
- Quality 16
- Cinemark
- Martin Betz
- Changing Buses [Inside Ann Arbor], page 13
- Ann Arbor Public Schools - Transportation
- Salaries & Wages
- Washtenaw Intermediate School District
- Durham School Services
- University of Michigan
- Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA)
- Ann Arbor Board of Education
- Labor Unions
- Michigan Education Association (MEA)
- American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
- Barbara Brown
- Susan Baskett
- Scott Menzel
- Emma Jackson
- Liz Margolis
- Flood Plain Reprieve [Inside Ann Arbor], page 13 - 15
- Floods
- Floodplains
- Insurance
- Laws & Legislation
- University of Michigan - Research
- University of Michigan - Campus
- United States - Departments & Agencies
- Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
- Jerry Hancock
- Stephen O'Rielly
- A2TC [Inside Ann Arbor], page 14 - 16
- Mass Transit
- Michigan Land Use Institute
- Washtenaw and Livingston Line (WALLY)
- Great Lakes Central Railroad
- Michigan Department of Transportation
- Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA)
- A2CT
- Hans Voss
- John Hieftje
- Michael Benham
- Tim Fischer
- Jim Bruckbauer
- George Gregory
- Lisa Bausch
- Aretha's Piano [Inside Ann Arbor], page 16 - 19
- King's Keyboard House
- Pianos
- Concordia College
- Aretha Franklin
- Jim King
- Curt Gielow
- Brian Altevogt
- Human-Electric-Hybrids [Inside Ann Arbor], page19 -21
- Human-Electric-Hybrids HEH
- Bicycles
- Turnkey Bicycles
- Jim Summers
- Kim Mayes
- Mosses and Lichens: Come the Thaw, They're Good to Go [Outside], by Bob Feldman, Jorja Feldman, page 23
- Plants
- University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
- University of Michigan Saginaw Forest
- University of Michigan Herbarium
- Recreation
- Tony Reznicek
- Tim James
- Pat Rogers
- Crime Map, page 25
- Crime & Criminals
- Ann Arbor Police Department
- Statistics
- Jeff Pickell: At Kaleidoscope, Nostalgia Is A Business And A Way Of Life [Ann Arborites] , by Eve Silberman, page 27
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Used Books
- Kaleidoscope Books & Collectibles
- Books & Reading
- Huron Services for Youth
- Jeff Pickell
- Deborah Greene
- Isaac Pickell
- Olga Bilakos
- Peter Bilakos
- 200 N Fourth Ave
- Is SPARK Worth It?, by James Leonard, page 29 - 33
- Ann Arbor SPARK
- Economic Development
- Employment
- Statistics
- Ann Arbor City Council
- Ann Arbor - Budget
- Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Local Development Finance Authority
- Taxation - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
- Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners
- Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce
- University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
- Bank of Ann Arbor
- Michigan - Governor
- Michigan Economic Development Commission (MEDC)
- Toyota Corp.
- Menlo Innovations
- Barracuda Networks
- Google Inc.
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Ann Arbor - Mayor
- Sumi Kailasapathy
- Mike Anglin
- Jack Eaton
- Steve Kunselman
- Jane Lumm
- Andy LaBarre
- John Hieftje
- Ken Nisbet
- Mary Sue Coleman
- Rick Snyder
- Mike Finney
- Skip Simms
- Tim Marshall
- Cynthia Wilbanks
- Paul Krutko
- Andy LaBarre
- Bruce Brownlee
- Rod Mathews
- Rich Sheridan
- Liz Perpich
- Brian Dixon
- Tom Crawford
- Jeff Irwin
- Christopher Taylor
- 201 S Division St
- What Happened In Plymouth? , by James Leonard, page 33
- Ann Arbor SPARK
- Economic Development
- Ann Arbor City Council
- Esperion Therapeutics
- Michigan Life Sciences Innovation Center
- Pfizer Inc.
- Michigan Economic Development Commission (MEDC)
- Sumi Kailasapathy
- Fred Earl
- Roger Newton
- Paul Krutko
- Beyond Fire Lore, by James Leonard, page 35 -37
- Ann Arbor Fire Department
- Statistics
- Labor Unions
- Ann Arbor Firefighters Association
- Larry Collins
- Steve Powers
- Chuck Hubbard
- John Seto
- John Hieftje
- Seto's Staying, by James Leonard, page 37
- Ann Arbor Police Department
- Michigan State Police
- Courts - Washtenaw County
- Criminal Investigations
- Demonstrations & Protests
- Ann Arbor City Council
- John Seto
- Brian Mackie
- Steve Powers
- From Crisis To Opportunity: How the U-M Reinvented Pfizer, by Jeff Mortimer, page 39 - 41
- University of Michigan - Research
- Pfizer Inc.
- Economic Conditions - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
- Taxation - Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County
- University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex
- University of Michigan - School of Medicine
- Lycera Corp.
- Honda Motor Co.
- Bosch USA
- BoroPharm Inc.
- Veteran's Administration Center for Clinical Management Research
- University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
- James Woolliscroft
- David Canter
- Colin Duckett
- Jacqueline Jeruss
- Lonnie Shea
- Growing Spin-Offs, by Jeff Mortimer, page 41
- University of Michigan - Research
- University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex
- Economic Conditions - Michigan
- Michigan Translational and Commercialization (MTRAC)
- Ted Lawrence
- Judy Leopold
- Mukesh Nyati
- Chris Whitehead
- Mark Cohen
- Anna Schwendeman
- James Woolliscroft
- James Moon
- The Ring Road That Wasn't, by David Swain, page 42 - 43
- Streets & Roads
- Highways
- Traffic Control
- Local History
- Ann Arbor - City Planning
- Ann Arbor City Planning Commission
- Real Estate Development - Ann Arbor
- Land Preservation
- Parks - Ann Arbor
- Leslie Park
- Black Pond Woods Natural Area
- Guy Larcom
- Thomas H. Green
- John R. Laird
- Robert Moses
- Eli Cooper
- Up From The Basement, by Michael Betzold, page 45 - 47
- Sports
- Baseball
- Pioneer High School
- University of Michigan - Athletics
- Chicago White Sox
- El Harissa Market Cafe
- Zach Putnam
- Steve Putnam
- Mary Beth Putnam
- Dylan Putnam
- Rich Maloney
- Barry Larkin
- Happy Hours: Cheapskate Bliss [Restaurant Reviews], by Lee Lawrence, page 49 - 51
- Sabor Latino
- Dos Hermanos
- Black Pearl
- Gandy Dancer
- Lena
- The Earle
- Felix Bistro and Bar
- Quarter Bistro
- Carlyle Grill
- Mediterrano
- News From the Grocery Wars - Lucky's Market [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 53
- Grocery Stores
- Lucky's Market
- Kroger Co.
- Jim Mick
- Bo Sharon
- Trish Sharon
- Patrick Gilliland
- Krista Torvik
- Mike Gilliland
- 1919 S Industrial
- News From the Grocery Wars - Arbor Farms [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 53 -54
- Grocery Stores
- Arbor Farms
- Remodeling & Renovation
- Mattress and Futon Shoppe
- Plum Market
- Whole Foods
- Sun Bakery
- Trader Joe's
- Robert Cantelon
- Leo Fox
- 2103 W Stadium Blvd
- Mi Compadre [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 54 - 55
- Restaurants
- Mi Compadre
- Packard Plaza
- Ann Arbor Pizza & Subs
- Luis Hernandez
- Andres Luna
- Nicolas Hernandez Quintana
- 2111D Packard
- 8 Tortas [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 55 - 57
- Restaurants
- 8 Tortas
- Zamann Cafe
- Plymouth Green Shopping Center
- Ali Hijazi
- Cesar Ochoa
- 3584 Plymouth Rd
- HopCat [Briefly Noted], by Sally Mitani, page 57
- Bars
- HopCat
- Barfly Ventures
- Chris Knape
- Nick Filmon
- Mark Sellers
- 311 Maynard
- Art Is In Market [Briefly Noted], by Sally Mitani, page 57 - 58
- Art Is In Market
- Art & Artists
- Briarwood Mall
- Debbie La Pratt
- Mr. Alan's Elite [Briefly Noted], by Sally Mitani, page 60
- Clothing - Retail
- Mr. Alan's Elite
- Pittsfield Plaza
- Bill Ruiz
- Alan Bishop
- Jake Bishop
- 3408 Washtenaw Ave
- Closings [Marketplace Changes], by Sally Mitani, page 60
- Business - Closings
- Children's Orchard
- Franchises
- Great Lakes Zoological Society
- Smoke Station
- Taylor Bond
- Ron Olson
- Mark Creswell
- Tom Titus
- Nick Kamouni
- Josh Cao
- The Jake Lives Band: Marvel Away [Rhythm & Blues & More], by Patrick Dunn, page 62
- Music - Reviews
- Jake Lives Band (Musical Group)
- Weber's Inn
- Bar Louie
- Mash Lounge
- "Shakey" Jake Woods
- Dan Carter
- Hank Davis
- Sheila Clark Rhodes
- Cecil Johnson
- Rodriquez Linson
- Harris Johnson
- George Overstreet
- Phil Clemons
- Stones In His Pocket: The Play of the Year [Theater], by Sally Mitani, page 67
- Theater - Reviews
- Performance Network
- Wayne David Parker
- Andrew Huff
- 120 E Huron St
- Kirsten Valdez Quade: Miracle-Laden [Fiction], by Keith Taylor, page 73
- Authors
- Books - Reviews
- University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
- Literati Bookstore
- Kirsten Valdez Quade
- 124 E Washington St
- Opera On Tap: Highbrow Meets Lowenbrau [Opera], by Sandor Slomovits, page 75
- Opera
- Sidetrack Bar and Grill
- Ko Kaiden
- Glenn Perry
- Beth Mitchell
- Elaina Robbins
- Kathy Ball
- 56 E Cross St Ypsilanti
- Responding to Chaos: Grappling With Heartache [Galleries] , by Sally Wright Day, page 77
- Art - Reviews
- Exhibitions
- Rackham Hall
- River Gallery
- Deborah Greer
- Felicia Macheske
- Vickie Michalak
- Diane Marie Kramer
- Catherine Amidei
- Ben Merlo
- Ellen Wilt
- Maria Polenberg
- Michele Waalkes
- 915 E Washington St
- FoolMoon: A Luminous Community Festival , by Stephanie Douglas, page 81
- Fairs & Festivals
- FoolMoon Festival
- University of Michigan - Faculty & Staff
- FestiFools
- Mark Tucker
- Shoshana Hurand
- Chick Corea and Herbi Hancock: A Jazz Piano Reunion [Jazz], by Piotr Michalowski, page 83
- Music - Reviews
- Hill Auditorium
- Herbie Hancock
- Chick Corea
- 825 N University Ave
- Steve Poltz: Wry Story and Song [Singer-Songwriter], by James M. Manheim, page 85
- Music - Reviews
- Ann Arbor Folk Festival
- The Ark
- Steve Poltz
- Jewel
- 316 S Main St
- Brick Bash: Lego Heaven [Constructions], by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, page 86
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Skyline High School
- Brick Bash
- Recreation
- Children
- 2552 N Maple Rd
- The Artemis Quartet: Bursting With Life [Classical Music], by Arwulf Arwulf, page 87
- Music - Reviews
- Artemis Quartet
- Rackham Auditorium
- 915 E Washington St
- Mark O'Connor: Superhuman Violinist [Fiddlers], by Sandor Slomovits, page 94
- Music - Reviews
- The Ark
- Mark O'Connor
- Maggie Dixon O'Connor
- 316 S Main St
- February 2015 Home Sales, by Kevin Duke, page 112
- Real Estate
- Houses - Cost of
- Statistics
- I Spy [Back Page], by Sally Bjork, page 115
- Contests
- University of Michigan - Campus
- University of Michigan North Campus Research Complex
- Statues
- Cardamom Restaurant
- Steven Huang
- Marilyn Knepp
- Judi Taylor
- David Karl
- Robert Goffeney
- Tom Jameson
- Julie Visco
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