Friday, May 18 — A violinist from Battle Creek took the top honor in the Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s annual Youth Competition, in which young musicians compete for the chance to solo with the LSO.

Thursday, May 17 — In 1982, Morris Day famously asked, “What Time Is It?” In 2012, he has his answer: Common Ground time.

Friday, May 11 — It takes 16 hands and 704 keys to create a “Piano Monster,” which is exactly what Michigan State University College of Music will conjure up Sunday, May 13. The 3 p.m. concert features eight grand pianos and an octet of pianists: Michael Callahan, Sangmi Lim, Panayis Lyras, Deborah Moriarty, Alan Nathan, Derek Polischuk, Minsoo Sohn, and Ralph Votapek.

Thursday, May 10 — Eagles veteran Joe Walsh, ‘90s hitmakers Candlebox and Michigan rockers Pop Evil are among the latest additions to the Common Ground Music Festival lineup.

MONDAY, April 30 — Facing threats of cancellations because of a home delivery price increase Tuesday, the Lansing State Journal is giving some customers a three- to six-month extension of their current rates.

Friday, April 27 — You don’t have to go to an art gallery to see a collage tonight. The Mason Symphony Orchestra and the Meridian Community Band are combining their forces for a “Collage Concert” at the Haslett Performing Arts Center.

THURSDAY, April 26 — Mark Grebner started it. Now Pat Lindemann is counter-attacking. First, Grebner released a draft of a “letter” to Ingham County voters about why he is running against incumbent Lindemann, the long-time county drain commissioner. Grebner,...

Thursday, April 26 — The East Lansing Film Festival has rescheduled its screening of the Oscar-nominated animated film "Chico and Rita" for May 16 at East Lansing's Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.

Friday, April 20 — If you think the Michigan Theatre in Jackson is a sweet place, you're not alone: Gilbert's Chocolates is about to unveil a specially created brand of Michigan Theatre Chocolate this weekend.

Wednesday, April 18 — Subscribers to the Lansing State Journal are trying to understand a letter they have received from publisher Brian Priester. In short: Home delivery rates are increasing — almost $7 a month more in some instances. Sunday newsstand prices are also doubling from $1.50 to $3, Priester confirmed today, though weekday newsstand prices will remain $1. Both changes take effect May 1.