Wednesday, April 13,2011

The Screening Room

For director Tom McCarthy, it’s a ’Win Win’ situation

by James Sanford

BIRMINGHAM — His movie is called "Win Win." But this particular Friday morning had almost been a lose/lose for writer-director Tom McCarthy.

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Wednesday, April 13,2011

Breaking new (Common) Ground

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trey Songz dated for July music festival

by Alyssa Gienapp

The first acts have been announced for this year’s Common Ground Music Festival, and music fans should prepare for a dose of classic rock from the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd and a dash of contemporary R&B, courtesy of Trey Songz.

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

'Inspiration' lacks foundation

Riverfront sculpture needs more money for a pedestal

by Lawrence Cosentino

There’s a ton of sculpture coming to downtown Lansing ' literally ' but nowhere to put it.

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

30 days of verse

April is the time to cherish; Poetry — let it never perish!

by Bill Castanier

Allen Ginsberg would be howling over poetry’s evolution from coffee houses and the dank corridors of ivy-covered halls to highway billboards proclaiming “I geek poetry.” He would also be pleased that poetry is still being used to extort social causes..

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

Turn it down: A survey of Lansing's musical landscape

by Rich Tupica

This Friday the band’s “Dirge Across America Tour” will stop at Mac’s Bar. In April 2010 after the re-release of “Abuse,” Wormrot’s debut album on Earache Records, the group embarked on another tour across Europe and the United States. The band will release a new full-length titled “Dirge” in May.

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

The Screening Room

'Mad Men' in limbo? Here are some alternatives

by James Sanford

You’ve heard the news: AMC’s “Mad Men” is on hiatus until sometime next year. No more flashbacks to the days of Mother’s Little Helpers and Daddy’s After- Work/Pre-Dinner Glass of Scotch.

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

Curtain Call

A second harvest of ’Grapes of Wrath’

by Christopher Horb

Since its publication in 1939, John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath” has moved generations with its depiction of the struggles faced by Americans during the Great Depression.

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

Playing to win

Okemos musician wins Lansing Concert Band competition

by Alyssa Gienapp

Alto saxophonist Jordan Lulloff says he doesn’t mind a little musical back-up.“I’ve always liked playing, and I love performing,” Lulloff said. “I especially like performing with an ensemble or a band behind me.”

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

Chiseling out art

A young woodcarver makes his mark

by Yang Zhang

For some people, woodcarving is an old-fashioned craft. But for Alec LaCasse, it’s an artform that enriches his life.

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Wednesday, April 6,2011

There's treasure in People's Temple

'Sons of Stone' is the band's auspicious debut release

by Douglas Siwek

People’s Temple: ’Sons of Stone’ release show with Jason Alarm and The Dolphins 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9 Mac’s Bar 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing All ages $6 (517) 484-6795

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