After a season that saw the cancelation of its summer camp and the Maple Syrup Festival, Fenner Nature Center had to forgo yet another of its marquee community gatherings, the Apple Butter Festival, … more

The Dirtbombs will forever be tied to its deep Motor City roots, but going back to the brilliant garage band’s early days reveals a couple Lansing connections. more

By now, just about every stoner has heard of hydroponics: the remarkable dirtless growing system that uses nutrients infused directly into water to replace the need for traditional soils.  more

ARIES (March 21-April 19) : Emotions are not inconvenient distractions from reason and logic. They are key to the rigorous functioning of our rational minds. Neurologist Antonio Damasio proved this … more

If you’re interested in seeing what new Lansing-area talent has to offer, hurry to Riverwalk Theatre’s Black Box this weekend to see “The Trail to Oregon,” directed by Ayden Soupal. You’ll be greeted by great voices, hilarious scenes and energetic performances. more

Since its formation eight years ago, Tyrant has played its incredibly fast, furious and organic metal on four national tours. The Lansing-based road warriors, so far, have gigged in 38 cities in 21 different states. more

The Eastside Summer Fest is a celebration of local artists and the Lansing community. more

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries director Francis Ford Coppola was asked to name the year’s worst movie. The question didn’t interest him, he said. He listed his favorite films, then … more

The biannual Beerfest at the Ballpark returns 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14) at Jackson Field, giving attendees ages 21 and up an opportunity to sample more than 100 craft beers from more than 30 … more

In a letter written to her niece in 1817, author Jane Austen wrote, “Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor — which is one very strong argument in favour of matrimony.” more

A special televised event hosted by the Lansing NAACP will feature CNN commentator Bakari Sellers and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. The 55th annual Freedom Fund Celebration airs Saturday at 8 p.m. on WLNS-TV 6. more

This month, the cast of “Amadeus,” directed by Lansing theater veteran Amy Rickett, will take to the stage of the Riverwalk Theatre in full period costumes and a surfeit of hairstyles. more

The Clinton County Arts Council and City of St. Johns’ free outdoor concert series has four shows left to go before the summer wraps up. Bill Tennant, one of the founding members of the arts … more

How do you wrap your head around a live, full-scale performance of “Carmina Burana?” There were so many warm bodies at Friday’s (Nov. 10) Lansing Symphony Orchestra concert, including a fully packed Cobb Great Hall audience and more than 300 performers on stage, that it was a relief when the air conditioning kicked in, despite the chilly mid-November weather. more

A walking internet meme is gearing up for his Lansing concert debut Friday at The Loft. more

The stark black and white biological diagrams of “Gray’s Anatomy,” drawn by Henry Vandyke Carter, might not give off the same fuzzy feelings you get from your favorite homemade quilt, but they’re a surprising source of inspiration for artist and quilt crafter Milie Funk. more

Last week, Mac’s Bar was listed as ‘temporarily closed’ on Facebook. Talent buyer Scott Bell said that when it completes renovations, Mac’s would reopen as a sport’s bar and likely not feature live music from local artists. The Facebook page was updated with a photo that said “R.I.P. Mac’s” and local social media was rife with posts memorializing the bar, as people lamented the news and shared their deepest personal experiences hanging out with friends and attending gigs at Mac’s Bar.  more

Red Cedar Spirits 2000 Merrill Rd., East Lansing  Sunday Jazz Aubrey Johnson - Voice Paul Keller - Bass Ben Turner - Guitar Sun. June 25, 4-6 PM  more

The Williamston Theatre presents the first show in its new stand-up comedy series, Comedy in Billtown, 8 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 17), featuring performances by five Michigan comedians. The … more

The world of Preschool Storytime is not for the faint of heart. You have to know who you are and play to your strengths. more