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Posted on Mon, Aug 26, 2013 : 3:22 p.m.

Cheers: Michigan Radio's Lessenberry to lead discussion of politics, policy Tuesday at Bill's Beer Garden

By Roger LeLievre

Who says beer and politics don’t mix? Certainly not Michigan Radio pundit Jack Lessenberry, who stops by Bill’s Beer Garden Tuesday evening for a free event called “Issues & Ale: It’s Just Politics.”

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Bill's Beer Garden

Jessica Webster | AnnArbor.com

Emmy Award-winning Detroit native Lessenberry will be joined by Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta, hosts of Michigan Radio’s “It’s Just Politics,” for the discussion.

“This is exactly the kind of community-building event I like to feature at the Beer Garden,” said proprietor Bill Zolkowski.

“Nothing pairs better with Michigan craft beer than an energetic dialogue between smart people. That’s why we included so many long tables and benches for our seating - to put different people together side by side and encourage an exchange of ideas.”

Located in the parking lot of Downtown Home & Garden at Liberty and Ashley streets in downtown Ann Arbor, Bill’s Beer Garden has quickly become a favorite outdoor drinking destination.

“Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics” will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Bill’s Beer Garden, 218 S. Ashley St. Admission is free. Details at www.facebook.com/BillsBeerGarden.

Comments

Hmm

Wed, Aug 28, 2013 : 3:15 p.m.

Wish I could have made this as well. Did anyone attend and if so how was it?

Doug

Wed, Aug 28, 2013 : 4:13 a.m.

I agree but couldn't make it tonight. Anyone know when/where the next event will be held?

dotdash

Tue, Aug 27, 2013 : 3:23 p.m.

Jack Lessenberry is wonderful. His Michigan Radio pieces are well written and he's always spot on top of something interesting.

mpeterse

Tue, Aug 27, 2013 : 6:04 p.m.

I entirely agree! He does his research and knows the issues. Oh, and he is neither a registered Dem or Republican, but independent.