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This weekend, ScrapFest returns for its 13th year, a new art event debuts in downtown Mason, Lansing Wine Fest entertains thirsty guests at Jackson Field, Potter Park Zoo and Harris Nature Center host events for animal lovers and much more.
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7/13/23
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From the 1920s through the 1980s, Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates (1907-1998) tap danced across the world and became one of the most well-known performers in his field. In his many travels, Lansing became one of his frequent stops in the late 1950s and ’60s.
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Rich Tupica
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8/18/21
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries dramatist Samuel Beckett, winner of the prestigious Nobel Prize for literature, wrote 22 plays. The shortest was “Breath.” It has no dialogue or actors …
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Rob Brezsny
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5/11/23
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Adado Riverfront Park is hosting a collaboration between several Lansing theater, dance and singing companies for an afternoon of great outdoor performances. Audiences will be able to enjoy a show that features artists from Riverwalk Theatre, Happendance, Lansing Children’s Choir, The Curtainless Theatre and Habibi Dancers.
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Staff
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8/18/21
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I’m more of a dog person than a cat person, but Nathan W. Pyle’s new illustrated book, “The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature,” immediately caught my attention. The book is …
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BILL CASTANIER
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9/15/21
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“Peter and the Starcatcher” is an origin-exploring prequel to “Peter Pan,” featuring characters such as Peter himself, Tinkerbell, Mrs. Darling, Captain Hook and a certain …
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Mark Gmazel
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5/11/23
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Eufoe, aka Samskee, has been adorning Lansing’s buildings with rainbows and Oldsmobiles for over 10 years. His latest collection of woodcuts are scaled-down versions of his signature tags and cheeky quips.
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Audrey Matusz
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11/27/19
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A benevolent hippo just sat on your creeping dread of next year. Exciting young soloists at the top of their game, bucket-list musical experiences like Stravinsky’s explosive …
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Lawrence Cosentino
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6/30/22
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Michael Brand, director of MSU’s Wharton Center since 2004, announced his plans to retire this week. He plans to exit before the fall, although he is willing to stay on a bit longer, if asked.
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LAWRENCE COSENTINO
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7/21/21
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There’s a perfectly positioned tree stump near the Potter Park Zoo, equipped with an accidental backrest, where you can watch the river flow, the grass sway and deer quietly graze. …
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Lawerence Cosentino
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6/9/23
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"Through the Banks of the Red Cedar" examines race relations in American football, and will reach a wider audience when it airs on the Big Ten Network on Christmas Eve.
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Skyler Ashley
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12/23/20
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For those with kids ages 5 to 11 who are looking for some winter break entertainment, Impression 5 Science Center is hosting day camps Wednesday through Friday (Dec. 27 through 29) and Tuesday (Jan. …
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12/28/23
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Michigan BluesFest is continuing a rich tradition of bringing trailblazing blues musicians to the capital city.
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Staff
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9/15/21
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When you take a seat in PET ME vocalist Vikki Vera’s house, alongside some guitars and amplifiers, you’ll find a series of striking aquariums lining her wall.
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Rich Tupica
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2/13/20
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The tune was pretty shaky at first, but it’s lasted 50 years now.
When Elderly Instruments opened July 5, 1972, in a basement in East Lansing, it was a 10-foot by 12-foot cubicle with …
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Lawrence Cosentino
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6/30/22
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On the west wall of Old Town’s Absolute Gallery is a photo of three cheetahs licking each other’s faces. Fowler-based photographer Eric Johnson calls it “Triple Joy.” It looks like a love fest, but the backstory makes the hair on your neck stand up.
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Lawrence Cosentino
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2/13/20
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The world of writers was agog when federal legislation was introduced to hire unemployed authors to produce a written chronicle of the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on American society.
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BILL CASTANIER
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7/21/21
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“Um yes, hello…” says a floating voice in front of an old map of the Great Lakes.
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RACHEL DUCKETT
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6/3/22
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The COVID-19 outbreak forced everyone to stay inside for months, all cooped up with nothing better to do than watch Netflix or learn to bake bread. It got hard to find a reason to go outside, especially because it suddenly became unsafe to be within six feet of another person.
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Staff
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8/17/20
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The annual “Bermuda Snohawk” compilations have become a holly jolly tradition in the local music scene. Each winter, the tracklist delivers a mixed bag of tracks. From joke tunes to thoughtful ballads, they’re always a fun listen. Here are a few select cuts picked by area musicians.
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Rich Tupica
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12/24/20
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