September 6, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor with Ann arbor Observer. This weekend in Ann Arbor is packed with diverse events. The American Association of University Women is hosting a large book sale at Washtenaw Community College, benefiting academic scholarships, with free entry except for early access on Friday. On Saturday, Rolling Hills County Park will have a “doggy dip” event, allowing dogs to swim before the pools close for winter, with a $5 fee per dog. Additionally, The Arc will host the Django Reinhardt Festival featuring gypsy jazz music, while the Pontiac Trailblazers, a local bluegrass band, will perform a free concert at the library as part of their new after-hours series.

September 6, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert for this week's Talking Pictures. They about the summer’s best TV shows, particularly focusing on “The Bear” and “Hacks.” “The Bear,” an FX series now in its third season, follows New York chef Carmen “Carmi” Berzotto as he returns to Chicago to run his late brother’s Italian beef sandwich shop. “Hacks,” available on Max, centers on aging Las Vegas comic Jean Smart, who hires a young writer to revitalize her act. The show explores generational and cultural differences within stand-up comedy, with Smart’s award-winning performance standing out for its authenticity.

September 6, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Jon Carlson, Partner with 3Mission and 2Mission / Board Member, The Main Street Business Improvement Intiative Zone and Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director. Downtown Ann Arbor is undergoing a vibrant transformation, spearheaded by collaborative efforts from local organizations and business leaders. Ashley Schaefer, Executive Director of the Main Street Area Association, and John Carlson, a board member of the Business Improvement Zone Initiative and partner at Three Mission Design and Development, are pivotal in enhancing the downtown experience.

September 5, 2024, Lucy Ann Lance talks with Pete Nowakowski BRAG Ann Arbor for his week's Around The Home. The 34th Annual Remodelers Home Tour, organized by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor, will take place on October 5th and 6th, showcasing 14 homes in and around Ann Arbor. The tour includes new participants such as Build and Rebuild and Fletcher Contracting Group, along with familiar companies like Atchison, Metal Ark, and Dexter Builders.

September 5, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Patrick Wright, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Michigan residents have lost the opportunity for a permanent tax cut after the Michigan Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, which aimed to save taxpayers $700 million annually. The lawsuit revolved around a 2007 law amended in 2015, allowing a tax rate reduction if the state’s budget surplus exceeded inflation. In 2023, this condition was met, leading to a temporary tax cut from 4.25% to 4.05%. However, the court ruled that due to ambiguous language, the tax cut could not be considered permanent, contrary to lawmakers’ intentions.

September 5, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. In September, Michigan will host several notable events: the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village (September 7-8), showcasing vintage automobiles; the Smoke and Jazz and Barbecue Blues Festival in Brighton (same weekend), featuring live music and barbecue; the Michigan Irish Music Festival in Muskegon (September 13-15), celebrating Irish heritage; and ArtPrize in Grand Rapids (September 13-28), one of the largest public art events in the country, displaying diverse artworks throughout the city.

September 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance goes On The Couch with Psychotherapist, Frank Rubino. They discuss the benefits of engaging with difficult people, particularly family members and neighbors, rather than labeling them as toxic and cutting ties. Psychotherapist Frank Rubino argues that such challenging relationships can offer valuable opportunities for personal growth, understanding, and patience. While he acknowledges that some relationships, especially violent ones, should be avoided, many difficult interactions can help improve broader family dynamics and prevent generational rifts.

September 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Jeanine Michna-Bales, Photographer. “Through Darkness to Light,” is on display at the Ypsilanti District Library’s Whitaker Branch. The project, developed from 2002 to 2016, delves into the journey of fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad, blending fine art with meticulous historical research. McNab-Bales located various sites related to the Underground Railroad, despite their often secretive and undocumented nature, and ensured all stops were operational during the same period. Her work emphasizes the perspective of enslaved individuals, capturing their emotional landscape and the sensory experiences of their nighttime escapes.

September 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Kristyn Gregory, Medical Director of Behavioral Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They address suicide as a significant cause of death in Michigan, ranking 33rd in the U.S. with 1,500 suicides in 2022. Dr. Kristen Gregory from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reveals that 78% of these deaths involved men and over half were firearm-related. She discusses various risk factors, including depression, self-worth issues, relationship problems, and societal challenges, while stressing the importance of recognizing warning signs like risky behaviors, mood swings, substance abuse, and hopelessness. Please call 988 if you're experiencing suicidal thoughts.

September 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Raul Rojo, Jalisco Mexican Restaurant & Cantina. Jalisco Mexican Restaurant and Cantina has recently opened in Saline, Michigan, occupying the former Ruby Tuesdays location. Owned by Raul Rojo, originally from Aranda Jalisco, Mexico, this is his third restaurant, following two Cancun Mexican Restaurants and Cantinas in Fenton and Linden, Michigan. The new name “Jalisco” was chosen to avoid a naming conflict and pay homage to their homeland, driven by customer demand for a closer location.