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Oct. 28 - Nov. 10, 2013 www.lcc.edu/lookout 4 FEATURES Chancelor Miller Freelance Writer Halloween season is here and the LCC Library is delivering a huge treat. From Saturday, Nov. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 9, LCC will host the annual Big Book Bash, though “big” may be an understatement. There will be thousands of items for sale during regular library hours. Potential customers will nd a vast range of gently used leisure and academic books, DVDs, CDs and video games all for a dollar. “Numerous times, I’ve had someone tell me they found a very expensive student learning through enhanced library services and innovation.” Although the money is used to help support students, they aren’t the only ones who can bask in the massive one dollar sale. LCC students, employees, program fund donors and the general public can all stop on by and browse. “It’s the perfect way to get the book you’ve always wanted to read, but didn’t want to spend the money,” said LCC student Cecilia Major. Whether you are a student trying to nd that one expensive textbook or just someone who wants to experience all the treasures this event has to oer, there is Sarah Spohn A&E E dito r Comfy booths, banj os, bass and Bell ’s brews await. “Party at the Avenue” is being put on by WLNZ 89.7 LCC Radio and the Ten Pound Fiddle at Lansing’s Avenue Café Saturday, Nov. 1. Beginning at 5 p.m. is happy hour with the Tia Imani Hanna Project, The Springtails at 6:30 p.m., The Crane Wives at 8 p.m., and Who Hit John? closes the show at 9:30 p.m. Sally Potter, booking manager at the Ten Pound Fiddle, talked about how she orchestrated the music event. “I knew that we needed a co-producer, and you want to get someone in the media that’s hooked into this music, and WLNZ has a huge amount of Americana and roots and folk music on their programming,” Potter said. “They just seemed like the natural partner.” While the collaboration isn’t necessarily new, for many of the bands, this is the first time playing at the Avenue Café. Nick Vander Vliet, member of Who Hit Joh n?, spo ke abou t t he band ’s type of music and embracing new changes in lineups and venues. The group bega n as a tradi tion al blue grass line up. “We tend to either play more old time- blue grass music or New Orleans type jazz blues ,” Vliet said . “People ask all the time what kind of music we play and we’re always struggling to sum it up.” What Vliet is sure about, however, is how excited he is for the upcoming event. “(It’s our) first time playing at the Avenue and we’re really pumped to be a part of this,” Vliet said. “It’s really awesome to be affiliated with so many great artists that have played before us … playing with us!” While Lansing-based band The Spri ngta ils is no stranger to the streets of Michigan, this is also their first time playing at the Avenue Café. Often performing as a duo, The Springtails play ’30s and ’40s vocal standards. “I guess it sounds kind of old-timey a bit,” said Juli anna Wilson, singer and ukulele player, of the group’s music style. WLNZ Radio employee Mike Steibel said he is ready to dance the night away. “I am really looking forward to the energy that the show will brin g,” Stei bel said. “Let’s party!” “Party at the Avenue” wristbands can be pre-purchased for $10 online or at the door the night of the show. For more information, visit lcc.edu/radio or www.tenpoundfiddle.org Party t he night away at the A venue Cafe “Party at the Avenue” will feature four bands for one night of entertainment at the Avenue Cafe Saturday, Nov. 1. LCC students Talhah Haynie (left) and Kathryn Jones shop for books during the 12th annual Big Book Bash Nov. 3, 2012. Photo by Suzanna Powers File photo by Suzanna Powers Book bash brings bargains
