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AADL Talks To: Steve Adams
Steve Adams was born, raised -- and still lives -- in Ann Arbor, and he can trace his family's local roots back to the Civil War. In this episode, Steve recalls growing up in the historic Black neighborhood near Mack Elementary School, and a progressive teacher at that time, Allene Green, whom he credits with having a major influence on his life. Steve recounts his connection to several iconic Ann Arbor institutions: Pioneer High School during the school's division into Ann Arbor's second high school, Huron High; the Del Rio restaurant and other local music clubs and venues; the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festivals; and, in particular, Border's Book Shop, where he worked for 32 years, from 1974-2006.
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What Scares Us - Episode 17: Train to Busan
Join us for a deep dive into Train to Busan, the 2016 South Korean action horror movie directed by Yeon Sang-ho. In this episode: We discuss if dads really have it easy, plan for a zombie outbreak in Ann Arbor, and Amanda sings a beautiful rendition of Aloha Oe.
If you like what you heard today and want to let us know you can email us as WhatScaresUs@aadl.org.
And for more episodes check out https://aadl.org/whatscaresus.
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Groundcover | Volume 15 | Issue 4
It's Black History Month! This issue is filled with vendor perspectives on racial justice: from the carceral system to community programs to homelessness.
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AADL Talks To: Peter Stipe
Author and former Ann Arbor policeman Peter Stipe recounts his journey from being a wayward youth growing up in countercultural Ann Arbor to becoming the most decorated member of the Ann Arbor Police Department. Peter shares memories of his time with the AAPD, including harrowing encounters on emergency calls and the many people and events that helped shape his career. Peter also shares his love of local history and discusses the changes he's seen in the city over the years.
Peter's story is detailed in his 2021 memoir, Badge 112.
You can read and view historical photos about Peter Stipe and the Ann Arbor Police Department, or read other histories of the Ann Arbor Police Department.
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Groundcover | Volume 15 | Issue 3
Vendor Appreciation Week is February 2-9, 2024! Read first hand accounts from vendors on the state of winter sheltering, what it's like to sell Groundcover, and experience homelessness in Washtenaw County.
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AADL Talks To: Karen Jania
In this episode, Karen Jania, president of the Washtenaw County Historical Society (WCHS), discusses her career in archives and museums. In addition to discussing her work at the WCHS, Karen talks about her long career as head of reference at the Bentley Historical Library, including the many changes in archives work that she witnessed during her tenure, the colleagues who nurtured her through her career, and some of the Bentley's unique collections.
More information in AADL's collection on the Bentley Historical Library and the Washtenaw County Historical Society.
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Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #62 - One For The Road
Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is a podcast dedicated to examining each episode of the original "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" television series, show by show in chronological order. In this installment, as Hitch tells us, we have a story of the eternal triangle...where two of the three are willing to commit murder. Then, Al puts on the gloves and enters "The Ring."
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AADL Talks To: Dave and Linda Siglin
In this episode, Dave and Linda Siglin talk about the history of Ann Arbor's beloved folk venue, The Ark, from its humble origins in a house on Hill Street to its thriving location at 316 S. Main Street. Dave and Linda reminisce about some of the famous national and regional talent that has played the venue; the evolution of the business; changes within the folk music industry; and the Ark's signature fundraising event, the Ann Arbor Folk Festival.
Read historical articles about The Ark and the Siglins and the Ann Arbor Folk Festival.
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Groundcover | Volume 15 | Issue 2
In this episode we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day by remembering his visit to Ann Arbor and Detroit, and we celebrate Michigan football with reporting on U-M's National Championship and a prospective Lions win!
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AADL Talks To: Jerry DeGrieck
In this episode, AADL Talks To Jerry DeGrieck. Jerry was the first elected official to come out as gay in the U.S. alongside council member Nancy Wechsler in 1973. Both were members of the Human Rights Party, and in 1972 beat out local democrats and republicans for two seats on Ann Arbor’s City Council. Jerry recalls his time in Ann Arbor and discusses influential moments in his life politically and personally. Though Jerry moved to Seattle in 1974, he still remembers his time in Ann Arbor fondly, has visited several times over the years, and has maintained lifelong friendships that began here.