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For someone playing the Wicked Witch of the West, Olivia Valli seems almost too kind, caring and humble.   If the woman wearing the pointy, dark hat and green makeup could ask an actual … more
“When I Come to Die,” an existentialist drama by Nathan Louis Jackson, is a tough and uncompromising play. It tells the story of a death row inmate who struggles with themes of hope, … more
After cultivating a cult following across the state, Lansing-based punk-rock outfit Scary Women suddenly parted ways in July 2021. Jennifer Toms, the bassist and lead vocalist, didn’t miss a … more
Most people who visit Mackinac Island never get beyond Arch Rock, the Grand Hotel porch, the Pink Pony and the fudge shops. That’s why tourists are called “fudgies,” and not always … more
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 … more
“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 … more
Red Cedar Spirits 2000 Merritt Road, East Lansing 3 Mikes (Mike Daniels, Mike Smalley, Mike Eyia) Fri., May 12, 7 p.m. Luke Sittard Trio Sun., May 14, 6 p.m. more
Mother’s Day is next Sunday (May 14), so take advantage of the plethora of spring sales throughout Greater Lansing this weekend to find the perfect gift. If you’re not into shopping, there’s plenty more to do, including theater productions, art exhibits, dances, concerts and a science-fiction book release party. more
If there’s one juicy kernel to glean from the Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-‘24 season, it’s that new music is back. Not sneakily, tentatively or apologetically, but with … more
While she was an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, Mehreen Jamil, 27, took a theater class. She fell in love with the art form and added performing in a show to her bucket list. … more
If Lansing photographer and poet Wayne Richard Pope’s new book, “Michigan in Prose, Pictures and Poems, Volume I,” came with a soundtrack, it would start with something like … more
ARIES (March 21-April 19): All of us are always telling ourselves stories — in essence, making movies in our minds. We are the producer, the director, the special effects team, the voice-over … more
He’s bringing down the Ax (Emanuel Ax), bringing out the Blow (Kurtis Blow) and pulling out the stops. Ten months into his tenure as the fourth executive director of the Wharton Center for the … more
Ajah Montalvo might be just 21 years old, but the East Lansing-based vocalist belts out throwback tracks that span from the 1956 classic “I Put a Spell on You” to Mazzy Star’s 1993 … more
MONDAY, May 1 — He’s bringing down the Ax (Emanuel Ax), bringing out the Blow (Kurtis Blow) and pulling out the stops. Ten months into his tenure as the fourth executive director of the … more
This weekend offers a plethora of nature- and space-themed activities and events to learn more about the world around you. If science isn’t your speed, however, there’s plenty more to do, including a soccer Fan Fest, a 5K around Lake Lansing, Taylor Swift cover shows and a Burlesque Extravaganza. more
Gerald Ford, the only United States president to hail from Michigan, was an unlikely holder of the country’s top office, ascending to the position only after President Richard Nixon resigned in … more
Country singer-songwriter Sadie Bass’ “Wake N’ Bake” is the stoner song of the summer. Laingsburg dispensary Local Roots Cannabis and Michigan-based cannabis company … more
While Friday night’s (April 28) show is sold out, UrbanBeat has added a second matinee performance of “A Taylor Swift Experience” on Saturday. Fronted by local singer-songwriter … more
Infobox Margaret Weitekamp “Space Craze” talk and book signing 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 Abrams Planetarium, MSU Free; registration required museum.msu.edu Set … more
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