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London calling

Photo by Jason Bell Ed Gardner (left, standing), principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, said it will be a “huge honor” to play a masterpiece by American composer Samuel Barber on American soil during the orchestra’s two-week United States tour.
What’s the antithesis of a tug of war? It took some heavy pulling from both sides of the ocean, in the same direction, to bring about a rare visit from the fabled London Philharmonic Orchestra to Michigan State University’s Wharton Center on Oct. 17.

Unchained: The tale of the Dogs

Photo by Heather Harris Loren Molinare (left) and Mary Kay, founding members of the Dogs, on stage in 2024.
On a peaceful fall day in 1972, Baker Street was about to get loud. The residential neighborhood on Lansing’s south side wasn’t known for hosting rock ‘n’ roll concerts — there wasn’t even a music venue.

Magic in our midst

Photo by Olivia Beebe From subterranean cello rumbles to near-dog-whistle register, guest cellist Tommy Mesa’s tone was never less than gorgeous at the Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s season opener.
In old movies, cigar-chomping trainers give their boxers a brisk volley of slaps to get them into the zone.

Uncover Michigan’s past through the phenomenon of picnicking

Courtesy Wayne State University Press Historian Candice Goucher, who was born in Sault Ste. Marie, was prompted to write a book on picnicking in the Upper Peninsula after coming across a photo of her grandmother at a 1911 picnic on Bois Blanc Island.
Henry Ford, Ernest Hemingway, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and the humble porcupine were all part of the picnic phenomenon that spread across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the early 20th century.

‘Inherit the Wind’ portrays satisfying triumph of logic over superstition

Photo by Raymond Black The set designers for MSU’s production of “Inherit the Wind” have transformed the humble Arena Theatre into a stage in the round, with a turntable at the center.
“Inherit the Wind,” running at Michigan State University’s Arena Theatre through Sunday (Oct. 13), is a fictionalized account of the very real Scopes trial, which argued the relative merits of teaching the scientific theory of evolution, as opposed to Bible-based interpretations of creation, to public school students.
From left: Jake David Smith as Marius, Mya Rena Hunter as Éponine, Delaney Guyer as Cosette and Nick Cartell as Jean Valjean in the North American tour of “Les Misérables.”
On the opening night of “Les Misérables” at Wharton, I was taken on a wild ride through young love, student revolt, the debate over God’s existence and moving songs about class warfare.
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Photo by Joseph Sinnott Pianist Bill Charlap (left) and vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater perform at the 2023 Jazz in July festival in New York City. The duo started working together on and off in 2019, surprising themselves with fresh musical discoveries.
The piquant pairing of Grammy-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and master pianist Bill Charlap at the Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre on Friday (Oct. 4) is not your average jazz cruise.
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Courtesy photo Tommy Mesa (center), featured soloist with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra on Thursday (Oct. 3), is the principal cellist of the Sphinx Virtuosi, a chamber ensemble of top Black and Latino musicians. The bassists are Chris Johnson (left) and Jonathan Colbert (right).
Tommy Mesa, guest soloist at the Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s season opener Thursday evening (Oct. 3), is a restless soul. As soon as his singing cello beguiles you with a romantic theme, he whisks you off on a voyage of variations.
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As a young journalist, John Gallagher dreamed of reporting from Paris. Instead, he spent 32 years covering urban affairs for the Detroit Free Press in the “Paris of the Midwest,” a popular moniker for the city.
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Courtesy photo Barry Bostwick, who played Brad Majors in the 1975 cult-classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” will host a screening of the film Oct. 15 at the Wharton Center.
Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor Barry Bostwick — the original Brad Majors from the 1975 cult-classic film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — is getting ready to do the time warp again.
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Photo by Ariniko Artistry Photography The cast of “Pickleball” at Riverwalk Theatre.
With an excellent cast and humorous plot, it’s no wonder ‘Pickleball’ has sold out
This is the first time I’ve reviewed a play that has sold out before the review is published. Unfortunately for those who don’t yet have tickets, you won’t get a chance to catch the remaining performances of “Pickleball” at Riverwalk Theatre.
Courtesy Islamic Center of East Lansing Guests enjoy dishes from various world cuisines at the 2022 Salaam Peace Festival.
Peace, love and Islam
Christa Razzaq spends most of the Islamic Center of East Lansing’s annual Salaam Peace Festival at the “try on a hijab” booth, where visitors can learn more about the headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Lansing’s newest placemaking effort comes in the form of a “Hollywood”-style sign at the corner of Grand Avenue and Saginaw Street.
‘LANSING’ brings together seven unique artistic takes
 “A” is for Azya. Azya is a former student of Teresa Dunn, an associate painting professor at Michigan State University.
Photo by Chris Purchis From left: John Lepard, Janet Haley, Zahirah Muhammad and Jayla Fletcher in Williamston Theatre’s production of “Thirst,” by Terry Guest.
Williamston Theatre’s first commission tackles post-apocalyptic morality
Williamston Theatre is known for its balance of weighty dramas and crowd-pleasing comedies.
Lansing's newest placemaking effort comes in the form of a “Hollywood-style” sign at the corner of Grand Avenue and Saginaw Street.
Local artists bring seven unique takes together in new Lansing Placemaking sign
MONDAY, Sept. 23 — “A” is for Azya. Azya is a former student of Teresa Dunn, an associate painting professor at Michigan State University. Dunn was one of seven artists chosen …

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