However, all of the directors of the seven stores in the Lansing area say they have “no problem” with free publications, as one of them put it. But directors have no choice in the matter, one of them said about the decision that was reached at the supermarket chain’s headquarters in Grand Rapids.

Against the Grain creates custom design interiors, using sustainable materials, and makes studio furniture, but there’s no strict line in the shop between designer and carpenter.

MENNA'S JOINT - East Lansing-based franchise serving its trademark "dubs" - wrap sandwiches packed with, among other options, potatoes, chicken cheese and more - at two area locations.

In August 1966, Michigan State University Art Professor Clifton “Clif” McChesney went to Kyoto on a yearlong sabbatical with his two sons and his wife, Jane, a fashion illustrator and fellow artist. While the children attended an international primary school, Jane McChesney taught art and Clif McChesney painted every day in a home studio. Over the course of the sabbatical, the family took time to tour Japan and revel in the country’s natural beauty.

On a sunny afternoon in mid-March, with snow melting all around, I biked past my little inamorata’s house, giving the usual sideways-eye when she appeared at the gate and beckoned me into the backyard. I had never been in her backyard, or even dared imagine what the dirt in her backyard was like.

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Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins aren´t the only legendary singers taking over local stages this week. At 8 p.m. Saturday, Williamston Theatre hosts “An Evening with Hank Williams and the Drifting Cowboys,” starring Derek Smith as Williams.

Cafes & Diners TED DEE’S SANDWICH SHOP — This downtown Lansing spot serves a variety of deli sandwiches and specialties, like the chicken cheese panini. It also offers soups, fresh salads and desserts. Every Friday there is a pulled pork sandwich special. 119 S. Washingt...

This year we have seven categories and 106 subcategories. We encourage you to vote in all of them, but you may vote once in as many as you wish. When you do, you have the opportunity to be entered to win gift certificates to Save! Lansing, where you can save on local restaurants, retail shops and services. First prize is a $100 certificate, second a $50 certificate and the third, a $25 certificate.

A founding member of the Blakemore Trio and co-principal cellist of the IRIS Orchestra, Wang received a doctorate of musicalarts from the University of Michigan, a masters degree in music from the New England Conservatory and a bachelors degree in music from the Peabody Institute.