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WEDNESDAYJANUARY 28

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EVENTS

After School Nature Program. Outdoor explorations and more! 4-5:30 p.m. for six weeks, Jan. 28-Feb. 25. Harris Nature Center. 3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos. 517-349-3866.

Book Discussion Group. Noon-1 p.m. Bring your brown bag lunch to the library and discuss “Tender is the Night,” by Fitzgerald. South Lansing Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. 517-272-9840 to register.

Computer Class: Beginning Computing. 7-9 p.m. South Lansing Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. 517-272-9840 to register.

Old Books and Paper: Appraisals. Appraiser Ray Walsh helps you discern valuable items from junk. Two-item limit. 7 p.m. Williamston Library, 175 E. Grand River Ave., Williamston. 517-272-9840.

Taste of Freedom: Cuba. Vince Delgado and Zohiris Auguilar Calleja share recipes and stories of their homeland. 6:30 p.m. Foster Library, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. 517-485-5185.

Wednesday Morning Senior Coffee. Evan O’Donnell presenting on Mid-MEAC programs and activities. 10 a.m. to noon. Allen Neighborhood Center, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. 517-485-7630.

Writing a Jewish Life: The Holocaust as Personal History. Guest speaker author Lev Raphael. Reception 6-7:30 p.m., Main Gallery. Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Olds Hall, Room 111. FREE. The MSU Museum, W. Circle Dr., East Lansing. 517-353-2370.

MUSIC

Bluegrass Music Program. WKAR’s Bob Blackman traces the history of Bluegrass. 7 p.m. Haslett Library, 5670 School St., Haslett. 517-339-2324.

Michigan School of Music. Jason Ham, Euphonium. 7:30 p.m. Music Auditorium, MSU. $6-$8. 517-432-2000.

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THURSDAYJANUARY 29

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Wednesday, January 28. Fused Art Glass Plates. Create colorful art glass plates for decoration, or daily use! Easy to make, even if you’ve never worked with glass before! Delphi, 3380 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. 6:30– 8:30 p.m., $45. (517) 394-4685.
Complete class schedule:www.DelphiGlass.com

EVENTS

Astronomical Horizons Lecture Series: When Galaxies Collide. Surveys the latest developments in astronomy. Presented by Prof. Stephen Zepf. 7:30 p.m. $5. Abrams Planetarium, MSU, East Lansing. 517-355-9200.

Get Cooking! Ari Weinzweig, founder of Zingerman’s, and author of “Zingerman’s Guide to Good Eating” gives cooking demonstration. 7:30 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. 517-316-7495.

Grief Education Series. Topics include: General Grief Information, Children’s Needs in Grief, Identifying Losses in Life. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7000 Saginaw, West Lansing. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 517-882-4500.

Hepatitis C Support Group. Meets last Thursday of each month. 7-8:30 p.m. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster St., Lansing. 517-282-1986.

Pursuits and Pleasures: Baroque Painting in Context. Lecture by Curator Susan Bandes. 7:30 p.m. Kresge Art Museum, MSU, East Lansing. 517-353-9834.

Southeast Asian Film Series: Join Asian Studies Center for screening of “Cambodia: The Snake King’s Child.” 7 p.m. Showing in B-106, Wells Hall. English subtitles. 301 International Center, MSU, East Lansing. 517-432-2659.

LITERATURE & POETRY

Storytime: All About Polar Bears. Read “Click!” with us. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517-324-3926.

MUSIC

MSU Philharmonic Orchestra: The Classics. Mozart, Lully/Mottl, Wagner. 7:30 p.m. $6-$8. Fairchild Theater, MSU School of Music, East Lansing. 517-432-2000.

THEATER

Dance Like No One’s Watching. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

Dreamgirls. Jan. 29 - Feb. 8, Wed. & Thurs., 7 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., and Sun., 2 p.m. $16, $14 Seniors/Students. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 517-482-5700.

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FRIDAYJANUARY 30

EVENTS

East Lansing Film Society. “Open Hearts.” The fate of two happy couples are forever altered in the blink of an accident. Fri.-Sun., 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m., $5, MSU Cinema Center, Wells Hall, East Lansing.

Friday Night Film Series. “Hyenas.” A once prosperous African town falls into poverty, and a prosperous beauty returns to share her money. English subtitles. 7 p.m. FREE. Main Library, MSU. 517-432-6123, ext. 183.

Sketchy People Improv Comedy. 8 p.m., $3. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. 517-484-9191 or www.sketchypeople.com.

Travelogue Series 2004. The Isles of the Caribbean. Presented by Marge and Justin Sleight. 7 p.m. $1 donation requested. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster, Lansing. 517-483-4233.

MUSIC

Mid-Winter Church Music Workshop. Recitals, Organ, Choral and other church-music related sessions. Ascension Lutheran Church, 2780 Haslett Rd., East Lansing. Fri. Recital 8 p.m., Sat. Workshops 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 517-655-1600.

MSU School of Music. MSU Wind Symphony, Symphony and Concert Bands. Ralph Votapek, piano. 8 p.m. $6-$8. Wharton Center, MSU, East Lansing. 517-353-5340.

Music at the Chapbook Café: Royal Garden Trio. Presenting a blend of jazz and gypsy style swing with unique instruments. 8:30-10 p.m. Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave., Okemos. 517-349-8840.

The Odessa Harris Group. 8 p.m. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Lansing. 517-487-9549 or www.creolegallery.com.

THEATER

Dance Like No One’s Watching. (See story, Page 4) BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

Dreamgirls. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 517-482-5700.

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SATURDAYJANUARY 31

EVENTS

Author Signing. Children’s author Rhonda Gowler Greene whose book “Barnyard Song” will delight young readers. 1-3 p.m. Way Station Books, 223 S. Washington, downtown Lansing. 517-853-1336.

Connect @ the Library: Spinning and Scratching. Local DJ Jamie Wilkins, aka Addverse, describes hip-hop culture and the music business. Demonstration of spinning, rapping, scratching and break dancing. 2-3 p.m. Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. 517-367-6363. Jan. 31

Gallery Talk. Dr. Marge Morath, DO, will speak about DOCARE International. 11 a.m. Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame, 213 W. Main St., Lansing. 517-484-1880. Jan. 31.

Get Fit! Get Smart! Get Healthy! Lansing area Better Health stores. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6235 W. Saginaw, Lansing. 517-323-9186 OR 305 N. Clippert, Lansing. 517-332-6892.

Winter Wonderland at the Harris Nature Center. Winter hiking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing, dog sledding, bonfire, and snow painting. Refreshments and crafts. 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos. 517-349-3866.

LITERATURE & POETRY

Silly Songs and Rhymes. Angela Fisher shares fun interactive stories and songs. 11 a.m. Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave., Okemos. 517-349-8840.

MUSIC

Classics at the Creole. With Richard Sherman, flute; Jan Eberle, Oboe; Kim Schmidt, piano. Not familiar with chamber music? This is the perfect time to give it a try. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Lansing. 517-487-9549 or www.creolegallery.com.

Mid-Winter Church Music Workshop. Recitals, Organ, Choral and other church-music related sessions. Ascension Lutheran Church, 2780 Haslett Rd., East Lansing. Sat. 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 517-655-1600.

MSU School of Music. MSU Symphony Orchestra: An evening with Strauss. Melanie Helton, Soprano. 8 p.m. $6-$8. Great Hall, Wharton Center, MSU, East Lansing. 517-432-2000.

THEATER

Blackthorn. Irish Dancing by MMIAC dancers, followed by tunes from Michigan’s premier Irish band. $12 members, $15 non-members. Albert White Theatre, Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, East Lansing. 517-484-7474.

Dance Like No One’s Watching. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

Dreamgirls. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 517-482-5700.

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SUNDAYFEBRUARY 1

EVENTS

Audition Notice: Steel Magnolias. Cast Requirements: 6 females 18-60+. 2 p.m. Lansing Civic Players, 2300 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-484-9115.

Building a Log Cabin. With Pam Henrys. Michigan Historical Museum, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing. 373-1905.

The State of Women in Power. 13th Annual Taste of Black History. Featuring State Rep. Artina Tinsley Hardman. 3 p.m. UAW Local 602 Union Hall, 2510 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-372-4626.

LITERATURE & POETRY

The Joseph Stories in Genesis. 4th in 5-part series. Presented by Dr. Robert T. Anderson. 7-8:30 p.m. Edgewood United Church Chapel, 469 N. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing. 517-332-8693.

MUSIC

Bob Milne. Ragtime & Boogie Woogie Pianist. 3 p.m. $10-$12. Grand Ledge Opera House, 121 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge. 517-627-1443.

THEATER

Dance Like No One’s Watching. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

Dreamgirls. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 517-482-5700.

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MONDAYFEBRUARY 2

EVENTS

Audition Notice: Steel Magnolias. See Feb. 1. 7 p.m. Lansing Civic Players, 2300 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-484-9115.

Daddy/Daughter Dance. 7-9 p.m. Sheraton Lansing Hotel, 925 S. Creyts, Lansing. 517-323-8555.

Free Library Computer Classes. “Basic Computer Skills.” 9-10 a.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, Okemos. 517-351-2420.

PJ Night Story Time. (Ages 3-5). 6:30 p.m. Must be accompanied by adult. South Lansing Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. 517-272-9840.

LITERATURE & POETRY

Tween Scene. Book and Movie discussion group ages 8-12. “Adventures of Huck Finn,” by Mark Twain. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. 517-367-6363.

THEATER

Dark Night. “Free Food & Full Frontal Nudity.” An evening of sketch comedy in the style of Saturday Night Live. Rated R for language and nudity. Feb. 2 & 3, 7 p.m. Free Admission (donations encouraged). BoarsHead Theater, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

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TUESDAYFEBRUARY 3

EVENTS

Learn About Cottage Gardens. Harris Nature Center, hosting class on creating informal and fail-proof gardens. $15 fee. For beginners and experienced gardeners. 6 p.m. 3998 Van Atta Rd., Okemos. 517-349-3866.

Michigan Botanical Club. Red Cedar Chapter meets 7:30 p.m. Room 168, MSU Plant Biology Laboratories Bldg., Parking available. Presentation: “Butterfly Gardening in Michigan.” 517-887-0596.

Native American Lecture Series. Featuring Native American speakers and topics. 7 p.m. Free. Nokomis Learning Center, 5153 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-349-5777.

Winter Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Stories, songs and crafts. Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. Toddlers, 10:15 a.m., Preschoolers, 11:15 a.m. 517-367-6363.

MUSIC

MSU School of Music: Students of Professor Patricia Green sing works by J.S. Bach. Tuesdays, 5 p.m. FREE. People’s Church, 200 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing.

THEATER

Dark Night. BoarsHead Theater, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

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WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY 4

EVENTS

Free Library Computer Classes. “Beginner’s Guide to the World Wide Web.” East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbott Road, East Lansing. 517-351-2420.

Passages Through Loss and Grief. 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Hospice of Lansing Residence, 3411 Stoneleigh, South Lansing. 517-882-4500.

Winter Photography Workshop. Learn how to get the most out of each shot. $50 for three-week workshop. Wednesdays, Feb., 4, 11, 18, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos. 517-349-3866.

THEATER

Dance Like No One’s Watching. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

Urinetown: The Musical. Feb. 4-8. Wed.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m. Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. $25-$52.50. Wharton Center, MSU, East Lansing. 517-432-2000 or 1-800-WHARTON.

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THURSDAYFEBRUARY 5

EVENTS

Evening Lecture Series: The Spectacular Baroque Theatre. Frank Mohler, Professor, Dept. Theater & Dance, Appalachian State Univ. 7:30 p.m. Kresge Art Museum, MSU, East Lansing. 517-353-9834.

Meet Your City. 7 p.m. Turner-Dodge House and Heritage Center, 100 E. North St., Old Town Lansing. 517-483-4220.

Model Aircraft Builders Workshop. Learn thrill of flying models built by you in a 10-week course. Enrollment limited to age 12 and above. Feb. 5 to April 8. Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m. $65. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr., Lansing. 517-485-8116.

Southeast Asian Film Series: Join the Asian Studies Center for screening of “Vietnam: Nostalgia for the Countryside.” 7 p.m. Showing in B-106, Wells Hall. All films have English subtitles. 301 International Center, MSU, East Lansing. 517-432-2659.

The Spectacular Baroque Theatre. Presented in cooperation with the MSU Dept. of Theatre and Dance. 7:30 p.m. Kresge Art Museum, MSU, East Lansing. 517-353-9834.

LITERATURE & POETRY

Wellstone Action Civic Dialogue. Civic Dialogue in honor of late Sen. Paul Wellstone. People will meet to discuss his prime work, “The Conscience of a Liberal.” Join us. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. 517-324-3926.

THEATER

Dance Like No One’s Watching. BoarsHead Theater, Center for the Arts, 425 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. 517-484-7805.

Dreamgirls.Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing. 517-482-5700.

Urinetown: The Musical. Wharton Center, MSU, East Lansing. 517-432-2000 or 1-800-WHARTON.

Listings deadline is 5 p.m. the Friday before publication. Fax your info to (517) 371-5800 or e-mail to arts@lansingcitypulse.com. Info can also be mailed to Editor, City Pulse, 1208 Turner St., Lansing, MI 48906.