Here’s the bad news: There won’t be an official Pulsar Awards announcement this year since our staff was too small to make it out to every show. Nonetheless, our critics agreed that the local theater community deserves to be celebrated. So, without further adieu, here are the takeaways of the 2022-’23 theater season from each of our reviewers. more

The volatile heat lightning of virtuosic piano soloist Claire Huangci and a freshening wind from the Great White North, courtesy of new composer-in-residence Jared Miller, will sweep the Lansing Symphony Orchestra into its 2023-’24 season next Thursday (Sept. 14). more

The summer is winding down, which means another season of mid-Michigan theater is firing up. From professional productions to community musicals — and from student plays to Broadway tours — the Lansing theater scene has an array of offerings starting this month.  more

Lansing-based vocalist Tiffany Gridiron may echo her legendary influences, like Billie Holiday, Shirley Horn and Ella Fitzgerald, but her new album showcases a dynamic style that’s all her own … more

The annual Bottom of the Hill Blues Festival returns 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 9) at Twilliger’s Tavern in downtown Laingsburg, featuring performances by Muskegon-based guitar and harmonica … more

Saginaw-raised blues musician Larry McCray will pay tribute to Grateful Dead bandleader Jerry Garcia at a benefit concert 4 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 10) at The Green Door Bar & Grill. He’ll be … more

This weekend, enjoy plenty of live music, art events, theater productions, an Ox Roast Festival, an LGBTQ+ camping trip, a waterless pool party and much more. more

Monday (Sept. 4) is Labor Day, meaning many readers have a three-day weekend ahead. Greater Lansing has plenty of events to tire you out prior to a restful day off, including a llama show, a national frisbee competition, a chicken wing festival, a daylong celebration of African culture and more. more

Taiwo Adeleye said one thing people in Lansing get wrong about African culture is that the food isn’t always spicy. I laughed, but he was completely serious. more

Over the last few years, the Wild Honey Collective has become one of the most exciting additions to Lansing’s folk and roots music scene. The band’s guitarist and vocalist, Tommy McCord, who’s also a member of The Plurals, chatted with City Pulse about the collective’s upcoming release, “Chicory.” The EP hits streaming services Friday (Sept. 1), the same day the band plays Horrocks Farm Market. more

With the Aug. 22 announcement that Scott Duimstra, executive director of Capital Area District Libraries, or CADL, was named the next director of the Hennepin County Library system in Minnesota, CADL is now looking to replace him through either an in-house promotion or a search process. Duimstra will begin his new job in October. more

This weekend is jam-packed with events for all ages and interests, including a variety of festivals, a Pride event and other LGBTQ+ activities, a euchre tournament, a Youth Sports Event, a winery anniversary party and much more. more

It’s been nearly 10 years since local artist Gary Glenn died. Glenn, who owned Artrageous Studio on Cedar Street, was noted for his custom art on automobiles and had worked on vehicles and … more

Grand Rapids is a living museum of historical and modern architectural beauty. A new book, “Grand Rapids Downtown Buildings,” details the city’s eclectic landscape through the eyes … more

It’s the last weekend of summer before classes begin at Michigan State University, and it seems some local organizations have been waiting for students to return before offering their biggest events of the season. more

The Michigan State University Broad Art Museum sits on top of what used to be called a practice house — an apartment where, in the early 1900s, women in the home economics major lived in six-week rotations to practice the arts and sciences of homemaking. more

Welcome back, Spartans! I hope you’ve had a relaxing and fun-filled summer. Now that the school year is ramping up, East Lansing is ready to greet you with plenty of fun events, both at Michigan State University and in the community beyond. Before we get to that, however, let’s look at some updates on the city’s landscape. more

It’s been nearly 10 years since local artist Gary Glenn died. Glenn, who owned Artrageous Studio on Cedar Street, was noted for his custom art on automobiles and had worked on vehicles and motorcycles for Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky III” and cars for Evel Knievel and Paul Newman when he lived in California. more

From pop-up art shops and the grand opening of a new popcorn store to a book and bake sale and a free book giveaway, you may want to clear space in your home prior to this weekend’s events. There are also plenty of live shows, art exhibitions, board game meetups and even a health and wellness conference for Lansing-area residents to enjoy. more

Believe it or not, hiding behind the thick foliage at 3424 Lowcroft Ave. is a 672-square-foot home built in 1959. But from the overgrown sumac tree on one side of the front door and another tree on the other, growing up and out to obscure the entire front of the house, you’d never know. more