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More than 150 artists will have booths on Albert and M.A.C. avenues at the 60th annual East Lansing Art Festival, selling and exhibiting their work with a variety of mediums.
East Lansing Art Festival focuses on inclusivity for its 60th year
“What if Wilhelmina,” written and illustrated by Joseph Belisle, was chosen as one of The Best Children’s Books of the Year in 2022 for ages 4 to 6 by Bank Street College of … more
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Celia Hottenstein plays the “good” witch, Glinda, in the national touring company of “Wicked,” performing at the Wharton Center through May 28.
Wharton wins with ‘Wicked’
Some might think booking “Wicked” at the Wharton Center for the fifth time was a gamble.   But after witnessing a packed crowd for the second performance of a run lasting until May … more
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Emma Li, an Okemos High School sophomore, won the 2023 Congressional High School Art Competition in the 7th District with "Homestyle."
Okemos High student wins 7th Congressional District art prize
WEDNESDAY, May 17 — An Okemos High School student has won the 2023 Congressional High School Art Competition in the 7 th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin announced today. … more
The company of the national tour of "Wicked," at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts through ay 28.
Wharton wins with ‘Wicked’
Some might think booking “Wicked” at the Wharton Center for the fifth time was a gamble.  But after witnessing a packed crowd for the second performance of a run lasting until May … more
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Soak up the sun while getting your grocery shopping done at the Meridian Township Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday or the Eastern Ingham Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Mother’s Day events, outdoor activities, Art Attack! and more
Enjoy the spring weather with farmers markets, an edible plant walk, a soccer match and a community river cleanup. There are also plenty of art exhibits and events, theater productions, a new paranormal museum and a few Mother’s Day celebrations to round out your weekend. more
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Olivia Valli, who was the understudy for Elphaba in the national touring company of “Wicked” from 2016 to 2019, is finally getting her chance to play the lead full time. “I bring a lot of knowledge to this role. It’s very emotional for me now,” she said. “It takes years to understand Elphaba.”
Olivia Valli brings humor and heart to ‘Wicked’s’ lead role
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
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Ixion Theatre Ensemble captures the intensity of death row imprisonment
“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
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A Rueful Noise opens for THE KB Saturday (May 13) at The Avenue Café.
‘Dark and gothic’: A Rueful Noise brings gloomy indie rock ‘n’ roll to The Avenue
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
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Joe Dickson is a treat to watch as Black Stache, the man who eventually becomes Captain Hook, in Riverwalk Theatre’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
Explore the origin story of ‘Peter Pan’ at Riverwalk
“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
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MSU medical student Mehreen Jamil has been itching to make her stage debut since she took a theater class as an undergraduate. Her dream came true when she was cast in Riverwalk Theatre’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
From med school to the stage
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
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Ajah Montalvo
An old soul: Ajah Montalvo brings eclectic setlist to UrbanBeat
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
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(From left): Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Emanuel Ax and violinist Leonidas Kavakos will appear Jan. 31 at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts.
Wharton Center announces 2023-‘24 fine arts season
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
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NASA astronaut and former International Space Station commander Terry Virts will visit the Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall 4 p.m. Sunday to share some of the hundreds of thousands of photos he took while orbiting Earth.
Explore the Earth and beyond
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
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Lansing-area singer-songwriter Kanin Wren may record her own music, but this year she’s also debuting “A Taylor Swift Experience,” a 90-minute performance of Swift’s greatest hits.
A swift kick of music
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
A Buck Rogers ray gun is part of the Smithsonian Institution's collection at the National Air and Space Museum. Curator Margaret Waitekamp, author of "Space Craze," will be at the Michigan State University Science Festival Wednesday to talk about the collection.
Air and Space Museum curator unpacks cosmic trove at MSU
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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Stoopfest returns this weekend with a jam-packed lineup of bands and musicians performing throughout the east side.
Earth Day festivities, music festivals and so much more
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. more
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Linda Vail and Mike Eyia, who met at jazz night at Moriarty’s Pub and later shared a kiss that began a lifelong romance, will be honored at the 14th annual Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan tribute concert Sunday (April 23).
Mike Eyia and Linda Vail share jazz honors
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 … more
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Jahshua Smith celebrates the 10-year anniversary of his first full-length LP, “The Final Season,” at Stoopfest this weekend. He performs Saturday evening (April 22) on Hunter Park’s Sunset Stage.
Stoopfest returns with Jahshua Smith anniversary set
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. … more
41st annual Jazz Spectacular
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 … more
The cast of Riverwalk Theatre's "Steel Magnolias." (From left: Amy Rickett​, Gloria Vivalda, Gini Larson, Taylor Haslett, Caila Conklin and Laura J. Croff.)
Riverwalk’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ provides laughs, tears
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. more
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