2 GROUNDCOVER NEWS GROUNDCOVER from the DIRECTOR'S DESK LINDSAY CALKA Publisher We all know Ann Arbor is a pretty cool place. When the New York Times published “It’s the Coolest Rock Show in Ann Arbor. And Almost Everyone There Is Over 65.” on January 12, 2023, the rest of the world realized what we already knew. The New York Times story featured Live’s fondly nicknamed “Geezer Happy Hour,” which on any given Friday evening hosts over a hundred Ann Arbor townies, often 60 or older. You might remember the iconic photos shared on Facebook featuring fancy outfits and silver heads bobbing on a crowded dance floor. In February, for one night only, two of Ann Arbor’s hyper-local scenes are coming together for Groundcover News’ first fundraiser event since before the pandemic. Groundcover News is excited to co-host the Geezer Happy Hour — all thanks to bands Jive Colossus and The Sidemen who are donating their tips from the night to our organization, and event organizer Randy Tessier! There will be Groundcover merchandise available to purchase, two unique art pieces up for auction — created by local artist T'onna Clemmons— and of course all the live music and Groundcover News-fun that you can imagine. We have a handful of amazing programs in need of funding for the new year. You can see the impacts of these programs in 2023 on the back page of this issue. If your New Year’s resolution is to have more fun, dance more often and connect with community members, mark your calendar for Friday, February 2, 6:30-9 p.m. No cover. We look forward to seening you there! LIVE is located at 102 S First St in downtown Ann Arbor. More details leading up to the event will be posted on the Groundcover News Facebook page. RSVP there and feel free to invite rockers and readers alike! FEBRUARY 2, 2024 6:30-9p PROVIDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELFDETERMINED INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY POVERTY, PRODUCING A STREET NEWSPAPER THAT GIVES A PLATFORM TO UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES IN WASHTENAW COUNTY, PROMOTING AN ACTION TO BUILD A JUST, CARING AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY. Groundcover News, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in April 2010 as a means to empower lowincome persons to make the transitions from homeless to housed, and from jobless to employed. Vendors purchase each copy of our regular editions of Groundcover News at our office for 50 cents. This money goes toward production costs. Vendors work selling the paper on the street for $2, keeping all income and tips from each sale. Street papers like Groundcover News exist in cities all over the United States, as well as in more than 40 other countries, in an effort to raise awareness of the plight of homeless people and combat the increase in poverty. Our paper is a proud member of the International Network of Street Papers. STAFF Lindsay Calka — publisher Cynthia Price — editor Simone Masing — intern ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS Teresa Basham Jim Clark Cindy Gere Mike Jones Elizabeth "Lit" Kurtz Joshua Lee Ken Parks Ashley Powell Earl Pullen Phillip Spink Shawn Swoffer GROUNDCOVER NEWS ADVERTISING RATES Size 1/8 1/6 1/4 1/2 full page Black/White $110.00 $145.00 $200.00 $375.00 $650.00 Color $150.00 $200.00 $265.00 $500.00 $900.00 Dimensions (W x H in inches) 5 X 3 or 2.5 X 6.5 5 X 4 5 X 6.25 5 X 13 or 10.25 X 6.5 10.25 X 13 PROOFREADERS Susan Beckett Elliot Cubit Anabel Sicko VOLUNTEERS Jane Atkins Jessi Averill Zachary Dortzbach Luiza Duarte Caetano Glenn Gates Alexandra Granberg Harleen Kaur Robert Klingler Ruben Mauricio Margaret Needham Emily Paras Melanie Wenzel Mary Wisgerhof Max Wisgerhof Emily Yao CONTACT US Story and photo submissions: submissions@groundcovernews.com Advertising and partnerships: contact@groundcovernews.com Office: 423 S. 4th Ave., Ann Arbor Mon-Sat, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Phone: 734-263-2098 @groundcover @groundcovernews DONATE, LISTEN TO A STORY + LEARN MORE www.groundcovernews.org linktr.ee/groundcovernews PACKAGE PRICING Three Months/Six Issues: 15% off Six Months/Twelve Issues: 25% off Full Year/Twenty-four Issues: 35% off Only run for two weeks/one issue: 40% off Additional 20% discount for money saving coupons @ LIVE A2 DECEMBER 29, 2023
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