In the 1760s, English jurist William Blackstone wrote, “It is better that 10 guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” Riverwalk Theatre’s current production, “The … more

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As far as hip-hop goes in the state of Michigan and throughout the country, I wholeheartedly believe that a collection of the greatest voices to ever represent the genre were born in Lansing, or have … more

Inspired by notions of “home,” filmmakers, poets, readers, listeners and viewers will converge for the 4th annual FILMETRY Festival, which showcases 12 short films adapted from poems … more

ARIES (March 21-April 19): History tells us that Albert Einstein was a brilliant genius. After his death, the brain of the pioneer physicist was saved and studied for years in the hope of analyzing … more

I picked out my complete collection of the Duke University Press “Latin American Readers,” which are all primary source documents for different countries in Latin America. I have 17 of them.  more

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, so don your favorite green attire, crack open a Guinness and get ready to celebrate with a host of events throughout Greater Lansing. more

Red Cedar Spirits 2000 Merritt Road, East Lansing Mike Skory, keys; Lisa Smith, vocals; Hank Horton, bass; Jeff Shoup, drums Fri., May 26, 7 p.m. Vincent Chandler, trombone; Randy … more

While sheltering at his home studio, Lansing artist Julian Van Dyke isn’t content to plunge into half a dozen long-put-off projects to keep himself busy. One of those projects is aimed at keeping everybody else busy as well. more

After Adam Jonathan Jones, 45, passed away this year, his friend (and From Big Sur bandmate) Kevin Ream began searching for the songs he left behind. The result is a new self-titled Adam Jones compilation showcasing the late songwriter’s dynamic output of music. From lush rock ’n roll and funky jams, to experimental loner-folk ballads, this disc is a heartfelt sendoff for a brilliant local talent. more

Since the COVID-19 outbreak made it unsafe to gather indoors, many people have been looking for ways to have fun outside. Local hoop-dancer and fire-spinner Nat Spinz is contributing to the cause with her outdoor hoop dancing class. more

Peppermint Creek Theatre Co. closes its season with a video documentary, “Radical Acts of Education,” which has solid reasoning to justify the use of the word radical in its … more

From the tiniest of baby rabbits to the fiercest of bald eagles, any wild animal out there, no matter its position on the food chain, can become prone to a life-threatening injury. more

Greater Lansing has a diverse and immensely deep art scene that can sometimes go unappreciated by those not in the know. more

Brian Major spent the past month or so walking the hallowed boards of New York’s Metropolitan Opera in an electric blue waistcoat embroidered with gold. No big deal, right? “Honestly, … more

On what is a long weekend for some because Monday is a federal holiday marking the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Greater Lansing has much to offer, including multiple events honoring the late civil rights leader. Don’t let … more

Mark Kurlansky, who has written nearly three dozen books, some about mundane topics with titles such as “Salt” “Paper” and “Cod,” and is working on a book about … more

In the wee hours of Christmas 2019, a humble birth in a straw-lined barn in Lansing, Michigan, lit up the front page of The New York Times, was harked and heralded on NBC and NPR and spread comfort and joy around the world. more

For more than a decade, Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers has been a fixture in Michigan’s indie music scene and beyond. The group’s dynamic new LP, “Pursuit of Wonder,” … more