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LISTINGS - JUNE 18, 2003 Wednesday,
June 18 - Concerts and performances
Events “Cultural Reflections: Inuit Art from the Collections of the Dennos Museum.” Presents over 40 stone sculptures and prints from the extensive collections of Inuit art held by the Dennos Museum Center of Northwestern Michigan College. Runs through July 25. Kresge Art Museum, MSU campus. Free. 355-7631. “Center and Power of Thought: The Prints of Jessie Oonark.” Presents 40 prints by this leading Inuit artist. Runs through July 25. Kresge Art Museum, MSU campus. Free. 355-7631. “Landscape, Faith, People: Mexican Photographs by Paul Strand.” American photographer and filmmaker, Paul Strand (1890-1976), was both a documentarian and artist. These twenty photographs in Strand’s Mexican Portfolio, taken between 1932 and 1933, combine the finest quality of photography with Strand’s sense of social responsibility and concern for the issues at that time in Mexico. Runs through July 25. Kresge Art Museum, MSU campus. Free. 355-7631. “Fun.” Two recent acquisitions of work by Red Grooms and Steve De Frank have prompted a new look at another work by Bruce Thayer, long in the collection, in a small concentration of FUN. Kresge Art Museum foyer. Runs through July 25. Kresge Art Museum foyer, MSU campus. Free. 355-7631. 19th Annual Picnic on the Lawn. Spotlighting "Michigan Women in Sports." 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Michigan Women’s Historical Center & Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., Lansing. 484-1880. Family Karate: The focus of this class is on having fun while learning a true art form in which students can grow at their own pace. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636. Summer Lunch Program. Lansing School District is still serving daily meals to about 2.500 children per day. The free meals are served weekdays at 32 locations. Free meals are available to those 18 and under, or anyone over 18 and has a mental or physical disability. For more information, 325-6025. Quick Date. Meet 10-15 new people for 5 minutes each. It's fast-paced, fun & exciting. Ages 21-45. 7:30 p.m. Sammy's Lounge, 301 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. $40. Pre-registration is required. Call 517-552-0673 or go to ww.quickdateinfo.com. Women’s Self Defense, Section A. This class is an on going, hands-on study of personal protection. Streetwise techniques are taught and discussed on an individual basis and are designed so that size and strength are not the main factors. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636.
Literature and poetry Lord of the Rings Trading Card Group. Earn tournament points while you learn and play. 6:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble, East Lansing. Free, public welcome. 324-3926.
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“Uprising for Change: A Gathering of Young Activists.” This event is created by and for young people between the ages of 20 and 30 who have a passionate commitment to social justice. Welcomes a mixture of young activists who are engaged in a range of social change movements, such as disability rights, anti-racism work, LGBTQ rights, feminism, and economic and environmental justice. Facilitated discussion and activities directed toward breaking down stereotypes and creating a broader understanding of activism that meets many of the needs, challenges, and visions of young people today. 7 p.m. Thursday to 1 p.m. Sunday. The Leaven Center, Lansing. $150. 989-855-2277. Opening Recognition Ceremony. For “Beyond Emancipation,” a 10-year commemorative celebration of African American freedom. Hosted by State Sen. Virgo Bernero and State Rep. Michael Murphy. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Capitol, East Steps. 882-8555. Summer Solstice Celebration. Meditation and celebration of the longest day of the year. 7 p.m. The Lighthouse Chapel, 1501 Windsor Street, Lansing. 394-2080.
Literature and poetry Author Signing. Featuring Nalo Hopkinson. 7 p.m. The Archives Book Shop, 517 W. Grand River, East Lansing. 332-8444.
Theater “How I Learned to Drive.” A Paula Vogel drama. 8 p.m. Spotlight Theatre, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. 627-5444. “Over the River and Through the Woods.” Comedy by Joe DiPietro. 7 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 482-5700. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Presented by Sunsets With Shakespeare. Directed by Todd A. Heywood and starring Okemos resident Caleb Probst. 6:30 p.m. Nancy L. Moore Park, Okemos. $2 donation. 484-4492. "Weird Romance." Performed by Icarus Falling. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 290-4375.
Friday, June 20
Concerts and performances Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. Celebrate the longest day of the year enjoying hot, live jazz with a taste of salsa and swing. Bring lawn chairs; seating is limited. 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. East Lansing at M.A.C. Avenue between Grand River and Albert avenues. 319-6927. Live! at Ann Street Plaza Concert Series. Any World, contemporary dance tunes. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ann Street Plaza, MAC & Albert streets, East Lansing. 319-6927 or www.cityofeastlansing.com.
Events Boat Building for Families. Join John Wilson and John Kellogg of Charlotte in building a sea worthy boat. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr., Lansing. 485-8116 or www.impression5.org. Country Western Music Dinner Cruise. 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Michigan Princess Riverboat, Lansing. 627-2154. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Burchard Park, Turner and Grand River streets, Old Town Lansing. 485-4283. Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. Outdoor jazz festival with the MSU Faculty Jazz Quartet, the Ray Kamaly Trio, Ritmo and the Uptown Society Jazz Orchestra and Big Band Dance. Fountain Square, Ann Street Plaza, Downtown East Lansing. 337-4442 or www.cityofeastlansing.com. Swing and Dine with the Swine. Lansing Ad Club’s annual day of scramble-style golf. Pig roast starts at 5:30 p.m. Prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt, and more. Proceeds benefit Ad Club charities. 10 a.m. Groesbeck Golf Course, 1600 Ormond St., Lansing. Fees vary. Call to register, 485-9914 by June 6. “The Search for Life on the Universe.” Leonard Nimoy narrates a logical examination of the evidence for life elsewhere in the universe. 8 p.m. Abrams Planetarium, MSU campus. $3/adults, $2.50/students and seniors, $2/children under 12. 355-4672.
Literature and poetry
Theater "How I Learned to Drive.” A Paula Vogel drama. 8 p.m. Spotlight Theatre, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. 627-5444. "Over the River and Through the Woods." Comedy by Joe DiPietro. 8 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 482-5700. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Presented by Sunsets With Shakespeare. Directed by Todd A. Heywood and starring Okemos resident Caleb Probst. 6:30 p.m. Nancy L. Moore Park, Okemos. $2 donation. 484-4492. "Weird Romance." Performed by Icarus Falling. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 290-4375.
Saturday, June 21 Contra & Square Dance. Sponsored by the Looking Glass Music & Arts Association. 7:30 p.m. workshop, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. dance. Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey St., East Lansing. 487-1353 or 337-0235. Dance by the Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow. A celebration of Native American culture through songs, dance, food and crafts. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Grand Entry, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Louis Adado Riverfront Park, Downtown Lansing. Free. 393-7236.
Concerts and performances Omar Oyarzabal. Classical guitarist playing Spanish, South American and classical music. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Altu’s Ethiopian Cuisine, 1312 Michigan Ave., Lansing. 333-6295.
Enrichment Yoga Workshop. Four-day workshop for kids ages 8-13. It will give young people the chance to explore classical techniques. Held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bailey Community Center, 300 Bailey St., East Lansing. $65. 333-2580.
Events “The Search for Life on the Universe.” Leonard Nimoy narrates a logical examination of the evidence for life elsewhere in the universe. 8 p.m. Abrams Planetarium, MSU campus. $3/adults, $2.50/students and seniors, $2/children under 12. 355-4672. Boat Building for Families. Join John Wilson and John Kellogg of Charlotte in building a sea worthy boat. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr., Lansing. 485-8116 or www.impression5.org. Festival of the Sun. Mid-Michigan’s premiere wine, food and microbrew tasting. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Burchard Park, Turner and Grand River streets, Old Town Lansing. $10 price includes a souvenir wineglass and two drink tickets. 485-4283. Survival Strategies. Learn all about building a debris hut for shelter, using a solar still for water purification, making a bow drill for fire starting and finding edible plants tat can be harvested and prepared for food. Learn to live with nature rather than struggling against it. Runs two days. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing. $75. Pre-register at 322-0030. Lansing Scrabble Club. Three to 4 games, $2. Novices welcome. Learn strategy, new words. 11 a.m. Friendship Manor, 200 Friendship Circle near Frandor. For info, call 323-7414 or 627-9766. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Michigan Princess Riverboat, Lansing. 627-2154.
Theater "How I Learned to Drive.” A Paula Vogel drama. 8 p.m. Spotlight Theatre, Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge. 627-5444. "Over the River and Through the Woods." Comedy by Joe DiPietro. 8 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 482-5700. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Presented by Sunsets With Shakespeare. Directed by Todd A. Heywood and starring Okemos resident Caleb Probst. 6:30 p.m. Nancy L. Moore Park, Okemos. $2 donation. 484-4492. "Weird Romance." Performed by Icarus Falling. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 290-4375.
Sunday, June 22 Dance by the Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow. A celebration of Native American culture through songs, dance, food and crafts. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grand Entry, noon. Louis Adado Riverfront Park, Downtown Lansing. Free. 393-7236.
Concerts and performances Great Lakes Chamber Festival. Featuring Ruth Laredo, Shmuel Ashkenasi, Yehuda Hanani and the Jupiter String Quartet. 7 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, East Lansing. Call 351-7215 for tickets and information.
Events Boat Building for Families. Join John Wilson and John Kellogg of Charlotte in building a sea worthy boat. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr., Lansing. 485-8116 or www.impression5.org. Festival of the Sun. Mid-Michigan’s Premiere wine, food and microbrew tasting. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Burchard Park, Turner and Grand River streets, Old Town Lansing. 485-4283. “The Search for Life on the Universe.” Leonard Nimoy narrates a logical examination of the evidence for life elsewhere in the universe. 4 p.m. Abrams Planetarium, MSU campus. $3/adults, $2.50/students and seniors, $2/children under 12. 355-4672. “Sol and Company.” Join Sol and his friend Astro Nomy as they take a trip through the solar system. Recommended for children preschool through second grade. 2:30 p.m. Abrams Planetarium, MSU campus. $3/adults, $2.50/students and seniors, $2/children under 12. 355-4672.
Literature and poetry
Theater "Over the River and Through the Woods." Comedy by Joe DiPietro. 2 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 482-5700. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Presented by Sunsets With Shakespeare. Directed by Todd A. Heywood and starring Okemos resident Caleb Probst. 6:30 p.m. Nancy L. Moore Park, Okemos. $2 donation. 484-4492.
Monday, June 23
Events Life Drawing Drop-In Session. Bring your own drawing materials. $4 model fee and $1 gallery donation. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Otherwise Gallery, 1207 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 371-4600. Kids Sewing Camp. Learn more about sewing so you can sew lots of things throughout the summer. Ages 12 and up. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636.
Literature and poetry
Tuesday, June 24
Enrichment Rowing Class. Learn the basics of rowing in single person and multi-oared rowing shells. The program will familiarize beginners with basics of rowing. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ryden Boathouse, Grand River Park, Lansing. $75. Contact Bruce Miller, 333-9612 or blmiller@msu.edu. Children’s Art Classes. Six session Tuesday afternoons for children 10 years and up. Walk-ins welcome. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ledge Craft Lane, Ltd., 120 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. $42 for six weeks, or $10 per week. 627-9843. Computers 101: File Management. This class is designed to help you become more comfortable with your computer and to learn to enjoy using it. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636. Sock It to Me. Learn to knit or improve your knitting skills while you create a pair of socks. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636. STUFF: How to Organize Your Home or Office: Get control of your life by controlling your stuff. You will learn how to assess problem areas and then coordinate systems to keep them organized. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636. How to Self-Publish Your Book: Local mystery writer Richard Baldwin said, "As a self-publisher, I get many questions about the cost, procedures, copyright, ISBN numbers, barcodes, etc. I am finding that many people want their story told, but do not know how to go about the process of self-publishing. This class will help." 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636. Kids Sewing Camp. Learn more about sewing so you can sew lots of things throughout the summer. Ages 12 and up. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636.
Events Bug Buddies Day Camp. Children entering first or second grades can join the camp to explore the park learning about bugs, playing games and making crafts. Meets Tuesday through Friday. 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Toad, Okemos. $55. Call 349-3866 to register. Discovery Day Camp. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have a chance to discover nature fun with other children. Campers will share in games, hikes, nature exploration and crafts with the help of a trained counselor. Meets Tuesday through Friday. 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos. $55. Call 349-3866 to register.
Literature and poetry
Wednesday, June 25 Music in the Park. Bring along the family, picnic and lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this Meridian Township tradition. Children’s sing-a-long, 6:30 p.m. Regular concert, 7 p.m. Meridian Historic Village, 5113 Marsh Road, Okemos. Free. 347-7300. Shake It Up with Mystic Shake. Live music. 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, Meridian Mall. 349-8840.
Enrichment Beginners Watercolor Class. Runs June 25, July 2 and 9. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ledge Craft Lane, Ltd., 120 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. $50 for 3 classes. 256-8335 or 627-9843.
Events Kids Sewing Camp. Learn more about sewing so you can sew lots of things throughout the summer. Ages 12 and up. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636. Watercolor Painting Flowers. This class includes a one-hour demonstration of watercolor painting, incorporating “wet-in-wet” painting. Students will use the final two hours to do their own interpretation of the demonstration. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636. Women’s Self Defense, Section A. This class is an on going, hands-on study of personal protection. Streetwise techniques are taught and discussed on an individual basis and are designed so that size and strength are not the main factors. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Williamston Community Education, 201 School St., Williamston. Fee. 655-4636.
Literature and poetry Fiction Reading Group. Featuring “The #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” by Alexander McCall Smith. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, East Lansing. Free, public welcome. 324-3926.
Theater
Enrichment Watercolor “Paint Out.” For beginning and intermediate students that want to experience sketching and painting outdoors. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ledge Craft Lane, Ltd., 120 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. $15. 256-8335 or 627-9843. Rowing Class. Learn the basics of rowing in single person and multi-oared rowing shells. The program will familiarize beginners with basics of rowing. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ryden Boathouse, Grand River Park, Lansing. $75. Contact Bruce Miller, 333-9612 or blmiller@msu.edu.
Events Golf Outing. Find three friends and spend a leisurly day playing 28 holes of golf with a cart and par 3 contests. All-you-can-eat outdoor barbeque, rolls and coffee served. Funds benefit Woldumar Nature Center. 9 a.m. Centennial Acres Golf Course, Sunfield. $280 per foursome. 322-0030. Annual East Lansing Sidewalk Sales. Merchants will display their sale items. Runs through Saturday, June 28. Downtown East Lansing. 319-6927. Yankee Doodle Days. Patriotic Independence Day celebration featuring parade, arts and crafts show, entertainment, "Mudge’s Follies" musical variety show and more. Downtown Grand Ledge, Grand Ledge High School & Ledges Commerce Park. (517) 627-2383
Literature and poetry
Theater "Over the River and Through the Woods." Comedy by Joe DiPietro. 7 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 482-5700. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Presented by Sunsets With Shakespeare. Directed by Todd A. Heywood and starring Okemos resident Caleb Probst. 6:30 p.m. Nancy L. Moore Park, Okemos. $2 donation. 484-4492. "Weird Romance." Performed by Icarus Falling. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 290-4375.
Friday, June 27 25th Annual "Mudge’s Follies." "Follies Hits the Road," featuring music named for places all over the map, plus comedy and dance acts. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Grand Ledge High School Auditorium, 820 Spring St., Grand Ledge. 627-2383. "Swing with the Stars." Big band music from the ‘20s, ‘30s & ‘40s provided by the Lansing Symphony Big Band. 8 p.m. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. 484-9191. Fountain Square Concert Series. Troublesome Lasses, Celtic songs and tunes. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fountain Square at MAC & Albert streets, East Lansing. 319-6927 or www.cityofeastlansing.com.
Events Retro/Disco Cruise. '70s and '80s Music. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Michigan Princess Riverboat, Lansing. 627-2154. Yankee Doodle Days. Patriotic Independence Day celebration featuring parade, arts and crafts show, entertainment, "Mudge’s Follies" musical variety show and more. Downtown Grand Ledge, Grand Ledge High School & Ledges Commerce Park. (517) 627-2383
Theater "Over the River and Through the Woods." Comedy by Joe DiPietro. 8 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 482-5700. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.” Presented by Sunsets With Shakespeare. Directed by Todd A. Heywood and starring Okemos resident Caleb Probst. 6:30 p.m. Nancy L. Moore Park, Okemos. $2 donation. 484-4492. "Weird Romance." Performed by Icarus Falling. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Old Town Lansing. 290-4375. Care to respond? Send letters to letters@lansingcitypulse.com. View our Letters policy.
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