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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 …
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Rich Tupica
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5/4/23
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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 …
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By LAWRENCE COSENTINO
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5/1/23
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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.
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Nicole Noechel
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4/27/23
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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 …
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4/27/23
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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 …
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By LAWRENCE COSENTINO
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4/21/23
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This weekend, there are so many events going on around Greater Lansing that you may find your head spinning at the thought of choosing what to do. From concerts and music festivals to dance and theater performances, an ‘80s Prom and even a bar hop, you should probably break out your calendar to make sure you don’t overschedule.
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Nicole Noechel
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4/20/23
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After 40-plus years of bringing Cuban-style salsa music to mid-Michigan, it’s no surprise that Mike Eyia is next in line for lifetime honors Sunday (April 23) at the 14th annual Jazz Alliance …
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Lawrence Cosentino
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4/20/23
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This week, Lansing-based emcee and hip-hop educator Jahshua Smith contributes a guest column about his upcoming set at Stoopfest, which features a long list of artists from a variety of genres. …
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4/20/23
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Michigan State University’s Jazz Spectacular returns this weekend for its 41st year, featuring live music performances, a daylong high school band competition, swing dancing and a special …
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4/20/23
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Entering Riverwalk Theatre’s Black Box auditorium for “Steel Magnolias” Friday night (April 14), a sense of nostalgia for the 1989 film was immediately present with set designer Aja Jenks’ charming take on a small-town home salon.
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Todd Heywood
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4/19/23
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The weather is finally warming up, bringing inspiration to get out of the house and enjoy all Greater Lansing has to offer this weekend, including concerts, theater productions, sporting events and even a writers’ conference.
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Nicole Noechel
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4/13/23
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In 1983, Karrie Potter Richards, Pooh Stevenson and Wanda Degen formed Lady of the Lake, an-all female folk band named after a couple of old-time tunes Potter often played. The group debuted at a …
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4/13/23
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Jack Deo, a photographic historian from Marquette, will visit the Library of Michigan Saturday (April 15) for a lecture about historic photographers from the Upper Peninsula. The event, hosted by the …
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4/13/23
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Tomorrow (April 13), Riverwalk Theatre begins its run of “Steel Magnolias,” an adaptation of the 1989 film about women finding friendship in a local beauty salon.
“M’Lynn …
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4/13/23
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A once-in-a-lifetime art exhibition featuring work by nearly 80 artists from around the globe is on display at Lansing’s favorite liminal space, the old Sears building in Frandor, as well as …
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Chelsea Lake Roberts
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4/13/23
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The song “Never Been to Spain” came to mind as I talked with author Bonnie Jo Campbell about her writing career and upcoming keynote speech at A Rally of Writers on Saturday (April 15). …
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Bill Castanier
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4/13/23
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Since 1991, the Michigan Week celebration in May has showcased books about Michigan or books by Michigan authors to promote the rich talents of Michigan writers and the state’s unique sense of …
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Bill Castanier
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4/13/23
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What’s Broadway got to do with it? When you pair soulful 1980s-era pop hits “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Private Dancer” with 1966’s “River …
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Rich Tupica
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4/13/23
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With Easter coming up on Sunday, the Lansing area has some exciting holiday-themed events to get you in the spirit. If you don’t celebrate, don’t fret —there are plenty of other activities to enjoy, including a film festival, art exhibits and even a board game café pop-up.
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Nicole Noechel
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4/6/23
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“It’s always our goal to find some sort of unused or vacant space to transform into a festival venue, and we always try to do a new one of those each year. Someplace different,” …
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Nicole Noechel
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4/6/23
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