What's up in Lansing: Jazz on the Grand and more

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Lansing City Market closes out its Concert on the Grand series this month as the summer season draws to a close. Today’s performance features smooth jazz saxophonist Phil Denny and his ensemble. The Lansing-based musician released his third album, “Upswing,” last year. Opening for Denny is the Lansing School District Choral Ensemble. Tomorrow, Sept. 15, Lansing stalwarts Frog & the Beeftones brings its bluesy sound to the stage. 6 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-7460, lansingcitymarket.com/events.

For more local events, see below.

Classes and Seminars

Know Your Numbers: Using Financial Statements. 8 a.m.-noon. $10. Small Business Development Center, LCC, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 110, Lansing. (517) 483-1921, sbdcmichigan.org.

Gentle Yoga. Relaxing pace class suitable for beginners. 11 a.m.-noon. First class FREE/$5/$3 members. Williamston High School, 3939 Vanneter Road, Williamston.Literature and Poetry

Author Talk. Ben Rawlence speaks on "City of Thorns." 7 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. elpl.org.

Johnathan Rand Signing. Author of Michigan Chiller "A Ghostly Haunting in Grand Haven" visits. 5-7 p.m. FREE. Barnes and Noble, 5132 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing. (517) 327-3968. Music

Deacon Earl at Allen Farmers Market. 5:30-6:30 p.m. FREE. Allen Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911, ow.ly/Bol1303O4VE.

Events

Post-Polio Support Group Meeting. All affected by polio welcome to share information and support. 1:30-3 p.m. FREE. Donations welcome. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 339-1039.

After School Action Program. Light meal, tutoring and activities. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Eastside Community Action Center, 1001 Dakin St., Lansing.

After School Teen Program. For teens in grades 7-12. 2:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 2420, elpl.org.

Allen Farmers Market. Locally grown, baked and prepared foods. 2:30-7 p.m. FREE. Allen Farmers Market, 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. (517) 999-3911, ow.ly/Bol1303O4VE.

Alcoholics Anonymous. A closed step meeting. 6 p.m. Donations. Pennsylvania Ave. Church of God, 3500 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 899-3215.

ICACS Whisker Wednesday. Pet adoptions. All animals spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Noon-6 p.m. Ingham County Animal Control, 600 Curtis St., Mason. (517) 676-8370.

Practice Your English. All skill levels welcome. 7-8 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351- 2420, elpl.org.