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AADL Talks To: Chris Reising, Former Costume/Set Designer & Artist

Chris Reising
Chris Reising

In this episode AADL Talks To Christine Reising. Chris talks to us about designing Avant-garde costumes and sets for multiple local theaters, her involvement in the Bookfest from its iteration, and her work as an artist in a range of mediums.

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AADL Talks To: John Gutoskey, Artist, Designer, Printmaker & Collector

Portrait of John Gutoskey from the waist up, wearing a blazer, tie, and paisley shirt. Standing in front of an artwork with circular rows of found objects.
John Gutoskey

In this episode, AADL talks to John Gutoskey. John talks to us about his career as a visual artist from his early years in costume design to his work in massage therapy and eventually owning a printmaking studio. John recalls the galleries he has shown at, the theatrical and dance companies he collaborated with, how his career path has followed his varied interests, and reflects on the changes in Ann Arbor's art scene.

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AADL Talks To: Nawal Motawi, Owner of Motawi Tileworks

Nawal Motawi in AADL'S Recording Studio
Nawal Motawi

In this episode, AADL Talks to Nawal Motawi. Nawal tells us about her early years as an artist, how she began Motawi Tileworks, and how the business grew and changed over the years. Nowal also discusses her design processes, and what the future might hold.

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AADL Talks To: Lisa Tuveson and Ken Pargulski, Longtime Espresso Royale Employees & Owners of M36 Coffee Roasters and Cafe

Ken Pargulski, left, and Lisa Tuveson, right
Ken Pargulski and Lisa Tuveson

In this episode, AADL Talks to Ken Pargulski & Lisa Tuveson. Ken & Lisa were both long-time employees of Espresso Royale. When the company closed in 2020 they carried on the legacy and lessons they had learned by opening M-36 roasters in Whitmore Lake and their own cafe on South U. They tell us about the coffee house culture of early Espresso Royale, the company’s expansion, and its community impact.

A Taste for Art

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Parent Issue
Ann Arbor News, March 16, 1998
Day
16
Month
March
Year
1998
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