
AADL Talks To: Lou Belcher, 55th Mayor of Ann Arbor (1978-1985)

In this episode, AADL talks to Louis Belcher, mayor of Ann Arbor from 1978-1985. In addition to his four terms as mayor, Lou was also a city councilman and successful businessman. He recounts memorable stories from his time in office, including the unusual 1977 mayoral contest with former mayor Albert Wheeler; the time he took the RFD Boys to Germany for a sister city celebration; and the infamous Ann Arbor pigeon cull.


AADL Talks To: Maren and Jeff Jackson, Owners of Seva
In this episode, AADL Talks To Maren and Jeff Jackson, the owners of Seva. In 2023, the vegetarian restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary. It was first opened in 1973 at 314 East Liberty Street by Steve Bellock, and purchased by Maren and Jeff Jackson in 1997. Maren and Jeff talk about Seva’s early history, from its beginning as a vegetarian restaurant amidst other countercultural businesses and organizations, through its menu changes and other transitions over the years.

Mural, Mural Coming This Spring, Alley Bar, 112 W Liberty St, July 19, 2021 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2021
Mural, Peaceworks Through Art (Michigan Veterans, West Wall of Alley Next to the Alley Bar, 112 W Liberty St, December 25, 2017 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2017
Mural announcing a mural, May 25, 2020 Photographer: Amy Cantu

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2020
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Fiegel's enters second century

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Be entertained and help SafeHouse

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Curator joins U-M art museum; Frieze to host Iranian art show

Kiddie Land giving up on downtown

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DDA leader embodies the idea of citizen activist

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