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Monday is Memorial Day, meaning many readers likely have a long weekend ahead. There are plenty of art exhibits, concerts, farmers markets, film screenings and even a three-day fiesta to enjoy on your days off, and there are also parades and tributes throughout the weekend to celebrate the holiday and honor members of the military who died while serving.
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Nicole Noechel
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5/25/23
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“Michigan,” artist Peter Stack declared, “is great because of our diversity, and celebrating that multiplicity allows us all to flourish.”
Stack, who is earning a …
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Chelsea Lake Roberts
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5/25/23
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As summer approaches, so do trips to the Great Lakes. Some of us are lucky enough to own or rent cottages on or near them. Others go back to favorite B&Bs, motels and cabins year after year or …
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Dave Dempsey
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5/25/23
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1. Cristo Rey Fiesta
May 26, 4-11 p.m.
May 27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
May 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Cristo Rey Church
201 W. Miller Road, Lansing
cristoreyfiesta.org
At …
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5/25/23
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There are even more events throughout Greater Lansing to enjoy this summer. This isn’t an exhaustive list, so make sure to look out for highlights in the Out on the Town section as the season …
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5/25/23
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Looking to get your grocery shopping done while soaking up the sunlight and supporting local farmers and businesses? Visit any of the farmers markets in Greater Lansing, where you’ll find fresh …
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Nicole Noechel
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5/25/23
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While Michigan Avenue is Lansing’s hotspot for live music, it’s important to remember the smaller listening rooms in other neighborhoods. One of those, the Robin Theatre, has been a …
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Rich Tupica
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5/25/23
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Libraries across Michigan recently put on their boxing gloves in the form of a statewide public opinion poll regarding what the state’s residents think about libraries and book banning.
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Bill Castanier
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5/25/23
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Mike Geeter wants to make Lansing laugh again. With more than a decade of experience as a touring comedian and actor, he’s worked with some of the funniest people in the country at some of the …
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Lucas Henkel
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5/25/23
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): History tells us that Albert Einstein was a brilliant genius. After his death, the brain of the pioneer physicist was saved and studied for years in the hope of analyzing …
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Rob Brezsny
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5/25/23
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Red Cedar Spirits
2000 Merritt Road, East Lansing
Mike Skory, keys; Lisa Smith, vocals; Hank Horton, bass; Jeff Shoup, drums
Fri., May 26, 7 p.m.
Vincent Chandler, trombone; Randy …
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5/25/23
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This weekend is jam-packed with events for art lovers, including festivals and craft shows, exhibitions and chances to make some art of your own. There are also fundraisers for local organizations, space-themed film screenings, board game nights and a bonfire and guided hike at Harris Nature Center, plus much more.
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Nicole Noechel
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5/18/23
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Martin Eichinger was in his mid-20s when he began sculpting “Windlord,” one of Lansing’s monumental sculptures, for the celebration of the nation’s bicentennial. Today, the …
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Bill Castanier
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5/18/23
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Red Cedar Spirits
2000 Merritt Road, East Lansing
Tommy Noble Trio (Tommy Noble, alto sax; Samuel Avendano, guitar; Emma Wilburn, bass)
Sun., May 21, 6 p.m.
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5/18/23
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The Mid-Michigan Bluegrass and Folk Jam Series, which features local and regional artists celebrating Michigan’s cultural heritage through musical performances, concludes this weekend with …
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5/18/23
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): My reading of the astrological omens inspires me to make a series of paradoxical predictions for you. Here are five scenarios I foresee as being quite possible in the …
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Rob Brezsny
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5/18/23
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Look up. Look down. Public art, also called vernacular art, is all over Greater Lansing, whether it’s hidden in a bathroom at Harry’s Place or splashed across buildings in Old Town, REO Town and downtown. …
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Bill Castanier
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5/18/23
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“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 …
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Nicole Noechel
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5/18/23
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Scott Bell has been a pivotal behind-the-scenes figure in Lansing’s music scene for years. He’s booked countless shows at venues and festivals throughout the area while also touring the …
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Rich Tupica
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5/18/23
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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 …
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David Winkelstern
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5/18/23
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