April 30, 2021 FridayMusings is your source for what we love about Livonia
Alexander Zonjic
Heartbeat of SE Michigan
Judy Greer
Art makes a difference

Virginia Bosak, Event Chair for the "Little Night of Music" with Alexander Zonjic", and a member of the Livonia Arts Commission has an invitation ready to be accepted:

"Just passing this on again. Covid isn’t stopping us! We are a go! There are still tickets available, but they will be going fast in the next week or so. 
 
"This is a truly fun evening. Hope you will join us!"

For questions or to get your tickets give Bosak a call at 734-432-5976.
Livonia Community Theatre

Register online at:

Join in on Friday, May 14 at 7:30-8:30 pm on Zoom to test your theatre knowledge with questions ranging from Broadway, Off Broadway to West End!

Yes, we will be broadcasting LIVE on Zoom! So, make sure you have your webcam and microphone warmed up to participate live with other theatre geeks!

Tickets to join this fun community event are a suggested $10 donation per household. But, of course, additional donations are greatly appreciated! All proceeds will go to funding their mission of creating inclusive, family-friendly programming and community-based education opportunities
Our Livonia Library is a part of hometown art

Our Bennett Civic Center and Carl Sandburg Libraries will reopen to the public beginning Monday, May 3! Please be aware that building occupancy will still be limited, and patrons are required to wear a mask.

Computer use will be available for up to two hours per day, and socially distanced seating is offered for your convenience.

Curbside and walk-up appointments will still be available.

For any questions or to schedule your curbside pickup, please call the Bennett Civic Center at (734) 466-2491 or the Carl Sandburg Library at (248) 893-4010. Meeting room use is not yet available.
The typewriter is rounding the corner and heading home. Sitting here again in Berea knocking out another edition of FridayMusings.

Had a great time on the road again. Stayed away from the touristy spots and crowds. Even with 2 shots, fresh mask every day, and few hugs. The bodyguard is coming back refreshed as well after an update with her sister, nephews and nieces.

The next trip is Colorado to share the excitement with Paul and Raquel and Leo, shown above relaxing with a cookie, on the birth mid-May of the newest addition to the Joyner family--Maya.

Excited for the placement of banners at Five and Farmington congratulating the Class of 2021. Livonia is proud of these students for all they have gone through.

Special thanks to Dan MacIver for spearheading this project and serving as sponsor to make sure it happens.
Sustainability Town Hall
Credit to the Livonia Greenleaf Commission on Sustainability for their Town Hall forum on climate change.

According to City Commissioner Brandon McCullough it was a "Wonderful presentation. Glad to team up to help lower our carbon footprint!"
James Baringhaus, Chairperson - Greenleaf Commission on Sustaina-bility | City of Livonia commented that they "had many Livonia residents participate in this event. 

"Town Hall participants discussed climate change concepts and Livonia’s current carbon footprint based on research from the University of California - Berkley. We reviewed Livonia’s average annual temperature and precipitation from 1900 - 2011 and Livonia’s forecasted climate in 2041 - 2070 based on data from the University of Michigan Climate Center. 

"We conducted two breakout sessions for residents to discuss and share their ideas for addressing climate change in Livonia. Our thanks to the many highly engaged Livonia residents for attending this event and sharing their ideas on addressing climate change in our community. 

"We appreciate FridayMusings support of this event!"
Meet a Livonia artistic success. Judy Greer. Livonia is the cultural heartbeat of southeast Michigan.
The typewriter enjoys following the success of Livonia artists. One in particular is Judy Greer, a graduate of our Livonia public high schools, the CAPA program at Churchill.

Judith Therese Evans (born July 20, 1975), known professionally as Judy Greer, is an American actress and director. She is primarily known as a character actress, who has appeared in a wide variety of films. She first rose to prominence in the early 2000s, appearing in the romantic comedies What Women Want (2000), 13 Going on 30 (2004), 27 Dresses (2008), and Love & Other Drugs (2010).

Greer also expanded into other genres, with roles in such films as Adaptation (2002), The Village (2004), The Descendants (2011), Carrie (2013), 

She made her directorial debut with the comedy-drama film A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017).

On television, Greer is best known for her starring voice role as Cheryl Tunt in the FXX animated comedy series Archer (2009–present). She also had roles in the comedy series The Big Bang Theory, Arrested Development (2003–2018), Two and a Half Men (2007–2015), Married (2014–2015), and Kidding (2018–2020).

Greer was born Judith Therese Evans on July 20, 1975. She grew up in Redford Township and Livonia.[

She attended Churchill High School where she was a part of the Creative and Performing Arts Program and graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She later adopted her mother's maiden name for her stage name, as several other actresses are named Judy or Judi Evans.

In February 2021, Greer was added to the cast of the upcoming Showtime anthology series, The First Lady, which also stars Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Aaron Eckhart. Pamela Adlon exited the drama due to a scheduling conflict so Greer will replace her as Nancy Howe, Betty Ford’s confidante, and secretary.

Keeping up with the candidates
As information comes available on the candidates running for Livonia City Council FridayMusings will publish them. Some information will have been gleaned from facebook postings or websites when they come available:
Carrie Budzinksi offers up this posting on her campaign for Livonia City Council " I am BEYOND thrilled to announce that Dr. Josh Myers will be my campaign manager!

Josh worked for both Senator Carl Levin and Congressman John Dingell. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Foundation at Monroe Community College.

In 2009 I was an intern at Congressman Dingell's office and I was the only intern to volunteer to help with the District Art Show. After it was over, I hung out with the cool kids (aka staff) talking about news around town. Josh shared that there was a casework position open in Senator Levin's Detroit office and told me to apply. Finding a job in 2009 was not easy and this was a golden ticket in more ways than one.

Josh's wife Sheila worked for Levin, my intern supervisor at Dingell's office Emily (who gave me a great recommendation) had a new boyfriend who worked for Levin. Chris did VA casework and he remains one of the few people I will ever call for a favor. That night set me on the path for Levinland where I met the best of friends and forever work-family Gina Mae, Gale, Amy, Cathy, and Melissa (to name just a few).

I've known Josh for a dozen years now and he (and Sheila) is easily one of the best people I know. Running for office is stressful and scary and I'm so relieved to have a trusted friend support me in this journey.
Dan Centers invites you to join him for a virtual kickoff to support his campaign for Livonia City Council this May 6. "We are proud to welcome special guest State Representative Darrin Camilleri."
Tickets can be reserved at:

A link to the virtual event will be provided via email.
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