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LISTINGS - WEEK OF OCTOBER 16

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Concerts and performances
the giveaway. Indie folk-pop; part of the MSU Noontimes music series. Noon, MSU Union Main Lounge, MSU campus. Free. 432-7739.
MSU Campus Band and Chamber Winds. 7:30 p.m., Wharton Center Great Hall, MSU campus. $7 adult/$5 senior/students free. 355-3545.

Theater
“Exact Center of the Universe.” A southern belle hits the roof when her beloved son elopes. 7 p.m., BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$19. 484-7805.
“Three in the Back, Two in the Head.” Startling revelation of cover-up in government security. 7:30 p.m., Arena Theatre, Auditorium Building, MSU campus. $5. 355-6690.

Film
Spike and Mike’s Classic Festival of Animation. Compilation of recent and classic animation from around the world, including “Caged Birds Cannot Fly,” “Ill Communication,” “Hello Dolly” and “For the Birds.” 7 and 9:15 p.m., Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. $6 general/$4 students. 336-5802.

Literature and poetry

“Farenheit 451” drop-in reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
“Twilight” book signing. Author Elizabeth Atkins Bowman teamed up with actor Billy Dee Williams to write a book that transforms the “tragic mulatto” stereotype into the “triumphant multiracial.” Bowman will read from her book, then sign copies. Part of the Get a Clue Mystery Group. 7:30p.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. 349-8840.
“Close the Book on Hate.” Story time devoted to friendship and diversity. Featuring “Black Is Brown Is Tan” and other stories. A joint program with the Anti-Defamation League. 10 a.m. Barnes and Noble, Lansing Mall, Lansing. 327-3968.

Events
“Lord of the Rings” Trading Card Game League. All levels welcome; learn while you play and earn points for tournament play. 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Bookseller, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 324-3926.
AncestryPlus: An Online Genealogy Resource. Part of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries’ Family History Month. 3-4 p.m., 1st floor Training Center, Michigan Library and Historical Center, 717 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Free. 373-5511 to register.
Spartan Spirit Craft Night. T-shirts, buttons, jewelry to first 250 people. 6-8 p.m. MSU Union on campus.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

Concerts and performances
Chamber Music Recital and MSU Concert Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Fairchild Theatre, MSU campus. $7 adult/$5 senior/free for students. 355-3345.
Open Mike Night. 9 p.m., Café Latte, 130 Charles St., East Lansing. Free. 336-8800.
Sounds of Homecoming Concert. MSU Jazz Band, Spartan Dischords, Ladies First, Capitol Green, MSU Marching Pep Band. 5:30 p.m. Adam’s Field. Rain location MSU Union.

Theater
“Hedda Gabler.” Hedda Gabler marries dull George Tesman and forsees a life of middle-class tedium stretching ahead. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a menage a trois. By Henrik Ibsen. 7 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.
“Exact Center of the Universe.” Joan Vail Thorne comedy. (See description under Oct. 16) 7 p.m., BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$24. 484-7805.
“Three in the Back, Two in the Head.” Startling revelation of cover-up in government security. 7:30 p.m., Arena Theatre, Auditorium Building, MSU campus. $5. 355-6690

Film
“Princess Mononoke.” Anime fantasy by the creator of “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” 7 p.m., B 108 Wells Hall, MSU campus. Free. 353-1680.

Literature and poetry
K-12 Educators’ Night. Group discussions, demonstrations and ideas for the classroom. 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
Susan Brackney. Speaking on and signing copies of her book “The Not-So-Lost Soul.” 7:30 p.m. Schuler Books & Music at Eastwood Towne Center, Lansing. Free. 316-7495.

Events
Drop-in tours of “Art in the ‘Toon Age.” 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kresge Art Museum, MSU Campus. Free. 355-7631.
“Undercovering the Underground Railroad: Michigan and Beyond.” After-school program for students in grades 2-6. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Michigan Historical Museum, 717 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Free, pre-registration required. 373-3559 or www.michiganhistory.org.

Speakers
“Imagination, Biography and Censorship: Ray Bradbury’s ‘Farenheit 451.’ ” Lecture, audience discussion and exhibit of rare Bradbury material, with Gary Roberts, authorized Ray Bradbury biographer and Northwestern University English professor. 7 p.m., Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. $6 general/$4 students. 336-5802. Free. www.onebook.msu.edu

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Concerts and performances
Barachois. Traditional Acadian music from Canada’s Prince Edward Island. 8 p.m. Erikson Kiva, MSU campus. $5-$12. www.tenpoundfiddle.org.
Adrian and Travis Hughes. Southern guitar father-and-son duo. 7:30-9 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. 349-8840.
MSU Wind Symphony and Symphony Band. Featuring guest composer David Maslanka and marimba player Stacey Jones. 8 p.m. Wharton Center, MSU campus. $7 adult/$5 senior/students free. 355-3345.
Werner “Vana” Gierig. Jazz pianist with a broad jazz vocabulary. 8 p.m. Wharton Center Pasant Theatre. $25, 432-2000.
Looking Glass Festival. 17th annual folk festival. Advanced dance at 8 p.m. featuring The Monks and Flapjack with callers Beth Molaro and Ted Hodapp. 8 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. $18. Runs through Sunday — weekend packages $55, see Sat. and Sun. listings. 487-1353.
Homecoming Jam Concert. Post parade pep rally featuring Pushing 33, Bliss 66, 19 Wheels. 8 p.m. IM East Field on MSU campus.

Theater
“Three in the Back, Two in the Head.” Startling revelation of cover-up in government security. 8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Auditorium Building, MSU campus. $5. 355-6690.
“Hedda Gabler.” (See description under Oct. 17). 8 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.
“Exact Center of the Universe.” Joan Vail Thorne comedy. (See description under Oct. 16) 8 p.m., BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7805.
“The Pajama Game.” Musical comedy: the head of a pajama company’s grievance committee falls for an exec — the new superintendent. 8 p.m. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. $15 adult/$5 student. (989) 723-4003.

Film
Spike and Mike’s Classic Festival of Animation. (See description under Oct. 16). 7 and 9:15 p.m. Wells Hall, MSU campus. $5 general/$4 student. www.elff.com.

Literature and poetry

Open mike poetry night. All welcome. 7 p.m. Way Station (a new bookstore downtown), 223 S. Washington, Lansing. Free. 853-1336.
“Farenheit 451” drop-in reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
Joe Matuzak. Author of the upcoming “Eating Fire” poetry collection, former Director of Arts Wire. Part of the Michigan Writers Series. 7 p.m. W449 MSU Main Library, MSU campus. Free. www.lib.msu.edu
Open mike poetry night. With facilitator Barbara Sturdivant-James introducing local poets and writers. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Lansing Mall, Lansing. Free. 327-0437.

Comedy
Sketchy People. Improvisational group. 8 p.m., Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey St., East Lansing. $3, family rates available. www.sketchypeople.com

Events
Camp Discovery Reunion. Celebration of Woldumar’s Camp Discovery, former campers and others interested in the program welcome. Featuring pumpkin games, harvest activities, hikes and a slide show. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. 322-0030. $5 general/$3 Woldumar members. Preregister by Oct. 17 at 322-0030.
EndNote Training Session. 10:30 a.m.-noon. EG-2, MSU Main Library, MSU campus. Free. Call 432-3533 to reserve a place.
Sources of Marketing Information Training Session. 2 p.m. Room 22, Business Library, MSU campus. Free. Call 432-3533 to reserve a place.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

Concerts and performances
MasterWorks 2, with violin soloist Anne Akiko Meyers. 8 p.m. Wharton Center Great Hall, MSU campus. $11-$26.50. For tickets call 487-5001 or 432-2000.
Looking Glass Festival. 17th annual folk festival. Workshop sessions 9:30 a.m.-5:20 p.m. Contra and square dance at 8 p.m. featuring The Monks and Flapjack. 8 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Workshops $12, Dance $18. (See listing under Oct. 18 for more info.) 487-1353.

Theater
“Three in the Back, Two in the Head.” Startling revelation of cover-up in government security. 8 p.m., Arena Theatre, Auditorium Building, MSU campus. $5. 355-6690.
“Hedda Gabler.” (See description under Oct. 17.) 8 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.
“Exact Center of the Universe.” Joan Vail Thorne comedy. (See description under Oct. 16) 8 p.m., BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7805.
“The Pajama Game.” (See description under Oct. 18.) 8 p.m. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. $15 adult/$5 student. (989) 723-4003.

Film
Spike and Mike’s Classic Festival of Animation. (See description under Oct. 16.) 7 and 9:15 p.m. Wells Hall, MSU campus. $5 general/$4 student. www.elff.com.

Literature and poetry
“Spooky Cake and Other Not-So-Scary Stories.” Professional storyteller Lori Van Hoesen shares not-so-scary takes about Halloween. 11 a.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.
Girls’ Book Club. Featuring “Caddie Woodland,” by Carol Ryrie Brink. 1-3 p.m. Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Free. 367-6467.
“Halloween Time.” Children’s story hour event, featuring a mini-Halloween performance by BoarsHead Theater actors. 11 a.m., Schuler Books & Music at Eastwood Towne Center, Lansing. Free. 316-7495.
Saturday Story Hour for Children. 11 a.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.

Events
Spartan Spectacular. Homecoming concert featuring the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan State Wind Symphony and several faculty artists. 8 p.m. Breslin Center, MSU campus. $7.50/$9.50, with $1 discount for MSU faculty, staff and students and $1.50 discount for groups of 15 or more on $7.50 seats. By reservation only. 432-5000.
Apple Butter Festival. Learn about different apples, see how apple butter is made, visit heritage crafters, hike the trails. Featuring cloggers and local celebrities to stir the apple butter pot. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fenner Nature Center, Corner of Mt. Hope and Aurelius Rd., Lansing. Free. 483-4224.
Carol Rice, Artist’s Reception. Reception with refreshments for the Artist of the Month. 2-4 p.m. Ledge Craft Lane Ltd., 120 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. Free. 627-9843.
“Finding Michigan Vital Records.” Workshop, part of Family Historical Month. 2-3 p.m. 2nd floor Lake Huron Room, Michigan Library and Historical Center, 717 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Free. 373-5511 to register.
Hands-on animation workshop. Introduction to classic-drawn animation and stop-action clay and object animation. With Carol Lacca. 1-3 p.m. Main Library, Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Free. Limited enrollment, call 355-7631.
Scrap Booking. Bring photos, supplies and ideas to share. Discussion of “Great Scrapbooks,” by Michele Gerbrandt and Judith Durant, with Caleb Phelps. 1 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Lansing Mall, Lansing. 327-3968.
Delta Arts Fall Craft Show. 16th annual event featuring a wide variety of original artwork. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Hayes School, 12620 Nixon Rd., Grand Ledge. Free, but donations of canned food encouraged. 323-8555.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

Concerts and performances
Ray McLellan, university carillonneur. Bell tower concert. 2 p.m., Beaumont Tower, MSU campus. Free. 355-3345.
Tool with Meshuggah. Heavy metal rock. 7:30 p.m. Breslin Center, MSU campus. $35. 432-5000.
The Georgian State Dance Company. Energetic folk dances reflecting aspects of Georgian life. 3 p.m. Wharton Center, MSU campus. $22-$36. 432-2000.
Looking Glass Festival. 17th annual folk festival. Farewell dance at 1 p.m. featuring The Monks and Flapjack. Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. $15. (See Oct. 18 listing.) 487-1353.

Theater
“Three in the Back, Two in the Head.” 2 p.m., Arena Theatre, Auditorium Building, MSU campus. $5. 355-6690.
“Hedda Gabler.” (See description under Oct. 17.) 2 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.
“Exact Center of the Universe.” (See description under Oct. 16) 2 p.m., BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. $8-$29. 484-7805.
“The Pajama Game.” (See description under Oct. 18.) 3 p.m. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. $15 adult/$5 student. (989) 723-4003.
“Good Driving Amelia Bedelia and Other Story Books.” Part of the ACT ONE: Family Series. 1:30 and 4 p.m. Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre, MSU campus. $7. 432-2000.

Film
Spike and Mike’s Classic Festival of Animation. (See Oct. 16 description.) 7 and 9:15 p.m. Wells Hall, MSU campus. $5 general/$4 student. www.elff.com.

Literature and poetry
“Opening Books” with Jim MacLean. A history of Lansing’s automotive history. 2 p.m. Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Free. 367-6367.
“Jam & Jelly with Holly & Nellie.” Local artist “Nick” will sign copies of his newest book. Stop by the Chapbook Café to see original art from the book. 3-5 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.

Events
“Looking In/Looking Out.” Reception featuring the works of Williamston artists Mark Chatterley and Sally Martin Stewart. 2-4 p.m. 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso. Free. (989) 723-8354.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

Concerts and performances
Musique 21: An Evening of Obsessions. A New Music Ensemble featuring sopranos Melanie Helton and Laura Troyer, conducted by Wesley Broadnax. 7:30 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 355-3345.

Literature and poetry
“Farenheit 451” reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 10 a.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. Free. Register by calling 351-2420.
Children’s Storytime. Featuring “The Stray Dog” and “Dog Eared” in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Lansing Mall, Lansing. 327-3968.

Speakers
“The Art of Kindness.” Program offered by musicians and motivational speakers Wendy Fleming and Kris Staron. Sponsored by the Fellowship for Today. 6:30-9 p.m. 855 Grove St., East Lansing. Free, “love offering” collected. 337-4070 ext. 2.

Auditions
“Miracle on 34th Street.” Open auditions for the Owosso Community Players production. 7 p.m. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. (989) 723-4003.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Concerts and performances
Natalia Khoma. Cellist, featuring guest artists. 7:30 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. $7 adult/$5 senior/students free. 355-3345.

Film
”To Live.” Zhang Yimou chronicles the life of a shadow puppet master and his family through the Communist revolution and into the Great Leap Forward. Part of the Asian Studies Center Chinese Film Series. 7 p.m. B106 Wells Hall, MSU campus. Free. 432-2659.

Literature and poetry
“Fahrenheit 451” reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 7 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. Free. Register by calling 351-2420.
“Dogs, Dogs, Dogs.” Sheriff Rick Jones reads dog stories in celebration of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The Humane Society will bring a special friend. 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble, Lansing Mall, Lansing. 327-3968.
“The Emperor of Ocean Park.” Fiction reading group, featuring the first novel by nonfiction writer Stephen L. Carter. The book tells the tale of Talcott Garland as he searches for the truth behind his father’s death and discovers that no one is who they seem to be. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. 324-3926.

Theater
In Your Face Reality Troupe. Skits on sexuality and the college experience. 7:30 p.m. Armstrong Hall, MSU campus. Free. 353-0718.

Events
Graduate and Professional School Recruitment Fair. Meet with admissions personnel from more than 100 graduate programs around the country. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 2nd floor, MSU Union, MSU campus. Free. 355-9510 ext. 193 or www.csp.msu.edu

Speakers
“Tropical Biodiversity and Its Origins.” With MSU alum Gerald Urquhart. 7:30 p.m. C106 Holmes Hall, MSU campus. Free. 353-6480 or www.msu.edu/unit/lbs
“Central Asia: The Emerging Region.” Featuring former Center of Central Asian Studies Director K. N. Pandita of Kashmir, India. 4-5:30 p.m. International Center Room 201, MSU campus. Free. 353-1680.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Concerts and performances
Premieres of New Music. MSU graduate student composers present their new works. 7:30 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 355-3345.

Literature and poetry
Mystery Reading Group. Discussion of Michigan mystery authors with Susan Merkle. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, Lansing Mall, Lansing. Free. 327-3968.
“Fahrenheit 451” drop-in reading group. Part of the One Book One Community program. 11 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River, East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
“Fahrenheit 451” gala film showing. Part of the One Book One Community program, hosted by the East Lansing Film Society and East Lansing High School Film Club. Film begins at 7 p.m. with a panel and audience discussion at 9 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. Free. www.onebook.msu.edu
“Vintage View of Leelanau County.” Discussion and book signing with author Christian Byron. 7:30 p.m. Schuler Books and Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.

Events
Game Night in the Café. Join in a game of Scrabble, euchre, checkers or chess. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.
MSU Student Cancer Support Network. Meeting for students with a history of cancer or those supporting cancer patients. 7:30-9 p.m., MSU Room in the MSU Union, MSU campus. Free. 353-0718.
“Finding Michigan Vital Records.” Workshop, part of Family Historical Month. 2-3 p.m. 1st floor Training Center, Michigan Library and Historical Center, 717 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Free. 373-5511 to register.

Speakers
“Viewing Chinese Women from Different Cultural Perspectives, East and West.” Featuring Zang Jian, Associate Professor, Department of History, Beijing University. 7 p.m. Kellogg Center Auditorium, MSU campus. Free. 353-1680.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

Concerts and performances
Jose Carreras. Opera singer, one of the Three Tenors. 7:30 p.m. Wharton Center Great Hall, MSU campus. $40-$70. 432-2000.

Theater
“Parallel Lives.” Two women portray 14 characters in a fast-paced series of vignettes exploring the lives of women and the world they live in. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. $20, including appetizers and refreshments. 290-4375.
“The Pajama Game.” Musical comedy: the head of a pajama company’s grievance committee falls for an exec — the new superintendent. 8 p.m. Lebowsky Center, 122 E. Main St., Owosso. $15 adult/$5 student. (989) 723-4003.
“Hedda Gabler.” Hedda Gabler marries dull George Tesman and forsees a life of middle-class tedium stretching ahead. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a menage a trois. By Henrik Ibsen. 7 p.m., Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. $5-$12. 482-5700.

Literature and poetry
“Out of the Ashes: Readings from Banned and Burned Books.” Discussion, part of the One Book One Community reading program. 7 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Rd., East Lansing. Free. Register by calling 351-2420.
Bernard Waber. Book signing with the children’s author of “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.” 7-8:30 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall, Okemos. Free. 349-8840.
Harry Potter Trivia Night. With prizes for the top winner. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. Free. 324-3926.

Events
“Undercovering the Underground Railroad: Michigan and Beyond.” After-school program for students in grades 2-6. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Michigan Historical Museum, 717 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Free, pre-registration required. 373-3559 or www.michiganhistory.org.

Speakers
“Who gets Gramma’s yellow pie plate?” Featuring Pat Lamison of the Michigan State University Extension Service. 7:30 p.m. Meridian Township Service Center, 2100 Gaylord Smith Ct., Okemos. Free. 347-7300.
“Liminal Girls and Liminal Worlds: The Triumph of the Shojou in Contemporary Japanese Anime.” Featuring Susan Napier, professor of Asian Studies, University of Texas, Austin. 7 p.m. Union Gold Rooms A & B, MSU campus. Free. 353-1680.

ONGOING MUSEUMS

Abrams Planetarium. “The Search for Life in the Universe.” A logical examination of extraterrestrial existence, narrated by Leonard Nimoy. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday. Also, “Sol and Company,” an all-ages trip through the solar system full of song that shows what makes each planet special. 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Located on MSU campus. $3 adults/$2.50 students and seniors/$2 for 12 and under. 355-4672 or http://www.pa.msu.edu/abrams/.

Impression 5 Science Center. Currently featuring “Water,” an aquatic exhibit exploring water, with water fountains, boat area and locks. Also, “HeartWorks,” with a walk-through, interactive heart maze, simulated medical center and demonstration area. “Super Saturday” every week allows for hands-on learning. Interactive demonstrations include making musical instruments, slime workshops and “Throwing Things.” Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Sat. $4.50 adults/$3 students and seniors/younger than 3 free. 200 Museum Drive, Lansing. 485-8116.

Kresge Art Museum. “Art in the ‘Toon Age” featuring work by British, French, Japanese and North American artists reflecting stylistic influences of 20th century comics, cartoons and ads. Also, “The Story of ‘Toons,” an abbreviated history of comic culture from “Krazy Kat” to Chris Ware. Exhibits run through Nov. 3. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., noon to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Auditorium Road on the MSU campus. Free. 355-7631.

Michigan Library and Historical Museum. “Houdini: A Magician Among the Spirits.” Exploring Michigan’s ties to the world-famous illusionist. Special exhibit gallery features changing historical topics. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. 717 W. Allegan St., Lansing. Free. 373-3559 or www.michiganhistory.org.

Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame. Features permanent exhibits chronicling the lives of prominent Michigan women. “From Suffrage Through Today,” featured in the Middle Gallery, showcases women’s contributions and achievements throughout the 20th century. 213 W. Main St. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wed.-Fri., noon to 4 p.m. Sat. and 2-4 p.m. Sun.

MSU Museum. “The Age of Packaging” explores the history, innovation and advancement of this branch of agri-science. Runs through Oct. 27. “The Michigan 4-H Project” celebrates the 100th anniversary of the agricultural organization. Runs through Feb. 2. “The Potato in Michigan” reveals the potato’s role in Michigan heritage, its importance to early settlers as a staple crop, and innovations in farming and harvesting the popular tubers. Runs through Feb. 28 Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. 355-2370.

The Museum of Grand Ledge. “Life in Grand Ledge, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s,” highlights the history and memorabilia of Grand Ledge. Hours are by appointment or 2-4 p.m. on Festival Days. 118 W. Lincoln, Grand Ledge.

Museum of Surveying. Exhibits on the history of surveying in Michigan. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. 220 Museum Drive, Lansing. 484-6605.

Nokomis Learning Center. Features exhibitions focusing on the Ojibway, Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., noon to 5 p.m. Sat. 5153 Marsh Road, Okemos. 349-5777.

R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. World’s largest museum collection of Oldsmobiles. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon to 5 p.m. Sun. 240 Museum Drive, Lansing. 372-0529.

The Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun., and extended hours 7-9 p.m. Wed. 100 E. North Street, Lansing. $3 adults/$1 kids. 483-4220.

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