Episodes

  • Michael Bright ~ Weekend Events - Ann Arbor Observer

    Michael Bright ~ Weekend Events - Ann Arbor Observer
    Oct 31 2024
    October 31, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor at the Ann Arbor Observer, who details various weekend events in the area. Theater Nova is showcasing “In Search of the Mothman,” a play about two sisters dealing with tragedy, running Thursday through Sunday until November 10th, with tickets at $30. The Butter Quartet, a Dutch ensemble, will perform “Well Met by Moonlight” at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday at 7:30 PM, featuring moonlight-inspired string pieces. Additionally, the A2 Community Book Fest, Michigan’s largest one-day book festival, takes place on Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM at the library, with author talks, demos, and signings. The University of Michigan Arts Initiative presents a matinee of George and Ira Gershwin’s comedy “Of Thee I Sing” at 4 PM, with tickets ranging from $27 to $52. Jazz trumpeter and singer Bria Skonberg will perform at the Blue Llama at 5 PM and 7 PM, with tickets priced at $85, including a three-course meal.
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    5 mins
  • Steve Alber and Jennifer Witowicz ~ Alber Excavating - Around The Home

    Steve Alber and Jennifer Witowicz ~ Alber Excavating - Around The Home
    Oct 31 2024
    October 31, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Steve Alber and Jennifer Witowicz, Alber Excavating for this week's Around The Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Steve emphasizes the importance of maintaining septic systems. In Washtenaw County, sellers must inspect and approve their septic systems before selling homes. Michigan municipalities have varying standards for septic systems, with Washtenaw County having some of the highest.
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    15 mins
  • Dive In With The Dean! Ep.5

    Dive In With The Dean! Ep.5
    Oct 30 2024
    October 30, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with business partner, Dean Erskine, Co-Owner, Lance & Erskine Communications and Producer Derek Laughlin. They focus on traffic safety, particularly regarding roundabouts and pedestrian crosswalks. The speakers express skepticism about roundabouts due to drivers misinterpreting yield signs, leading to potential dangers. However, they note recent improvements in traffic management, such as clear markings advising drivers to enter roundabouts at 15 miles per hour, which they view positively.
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    8 mins
  • Bud Gibson and Dawn Verbrigghe ~ Ann Arbor SPARK Digital Marketing Workshop

    Bud Gibson and Dawn Verbrigghe ~ Ann Arbor SPARK Digital Marketing Workshop
    Oct 30 2024
    October 30, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Bud Gibson, Director, EMU Center for Digital Engagement and Dawn Verbrigghe, Founder, Jottful. The upcoming Digital Marketing Workshop on November 15 will focus on the integration of AI in marketing, offering insights from experts. They highlight the use of AI by businesses such as the Detroit Pistons and explores challenges faced by small business owners in marketing and maintaining websites.
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    15 mins
  • Frank Rubino ~ On The Couch - Election Madness

    Frank Rubino ~ On The Couch - Election Madness
    Oct 30 2024
    October 30, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch. They focus on the divisiveness and tension surrounding elections, emphasizing the detrimental effects of political campaigns that foster separation. Psychotherapist Frank Rubino highlights how personal relationships and communities are damaged by political disagreements, illustrated by a friendship deteriorating over differing political signs.
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    10 mins
  • Dr. Patricia Ferguson ~ A Healthier Michigan - Treatment for Menopause

    Dr. Patricia Ferguson ~ A Healthier Michigan - Treatment for Menopause
    Oct 30 2024
    October 30, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Patricia Ferguson, Medical Director at Senior Health Services at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They talk about menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a treatment option. Dr. Ferguson notes that while many women experience menopausal symptoms, not all have noticeable signs. Over a million U.S. women face these symptoms annually, with some unaware they are entering menopause.
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    11 mins
  • Dr. Shannon Roznay ~ Thrive! Wellness Center - SACC

    Dr. Shannon Roznay ~ Thrive! Wellness Center - SACC
    Oct 30 2024
    October 30, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Shannon Roznay, Thrive! Wellness Center. If you are struggling with chronic pain, stress, or just not feeling your best, Thrive! Wellness Center is designed to find solutions for you without relying on medications. Their mission is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms, and finding the root cause of your health issues.
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    9 mins
  • Steve Considene ~ Changes to Cold Weather Alerts - NWS

    Steve Considene ~ Changes to Cold Weather Alerts - NWS
    Oct 30 2024
    October 30, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Steve Considene, Senior Meteorologist at The National Weather Service. The NWS is changing how it communicates cold weather risks by discontinuing wind chill advisories, watches, and warnings starting this winter. This decision is based on social research and public feedback to simplify messaging about the dangers of cold weather. Instead of focusing solely on wind chill, terms like “extreme cold warnings” and “cold weather advisories” will be used to highlight the dangers posed by both cold temperatures and wind.
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    8 mins