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When Mason McNair was 6 years old, his mother had to entice him into a trip to Juniper Level Botanic Garden in Raleigh, North Carolina, with the promise of ice cream. more
The New York Times recently compiled a list of the top 100 books published in the 21st century so far, and it’s surprising what’s on it and not on it. more
Though the summer is beginning to wind down, this weekend’s event calendar is still piping hot, offering a smooth-jazz festival and plenty more live music, a free festival for military veterans and their families, St. Johns’ Mint Festival, new art exhibits, tons of children’s activities and more. more
Can smooth jazz be defined without using musical terms? more
One of Michigan State University’s rarest and most valuable books in its Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections recently got the “full spa treatment” by MSU conservation librarian Garrett Sumner. more
This month, Riverwalk Theatre will stage “Millennium Approaches,” the first half of “Angels in America,” a landmark play about queer identity and the AIDS crisis in the United States. more
The first weekend of August offers a long list of activities, from a jazz festival and two traveling circuses to a high school playwright showcase, baseball games, a few unique workshops and much more. more
“En plein air” is a French term meaning “in the open air.” The practice of painting en plein air was solidified in France during the early 1800s, when portable easels and, later, the invention of paint tubes allowed artists to travel out of their studios and create “in situ,” or onsite. more
Before diving into the diverse sounds that will fill the streets of Lansing’s Old Town at this week’s JazzFest Michigan, let’s ask a crucial question: What is jazz, anyway? more
After 19 years, “Forgotten: America’s Deadliest School Massacre,” a three-part docuseries on the Bath School disaster, is close to completion. more
The last weekend of July offers a range of activities to enjoy, from new theater productions and tons of live music to an abundance of kids’ activities, a bike scavenger hunt, a fair, a comedy showcase and more. more
In December, Indiana University canceled its planned exhibition of Palestinian American artist and master of fine arts alumna Samia Halaby’s work, citing concerns that its campus museum couldn’t “guarantee the integrity of the exhibit,” The New York Times reported. more
The boys are back in town. Authors Dave McVeigh and Jim Bolone make another return to Mackinac Island in their new book, “MisGuided,” the second prequel to their widely popular 2021 novel, The Dockporter,” in which luggage hauler extraordinaire Jack McGuinn gets wrapped up in a plot that involves bringing golf carts to the island. Blasphemy. more
This weekend offers an eclectic mix of events, from the sixth annual Dam Jam Music Festival to a mini gaming convention for kids and a Jimmy Buffett-themed patio party to a psychedelic comedy show. There’s also plenty more live music beyond Dam Jam, a few Lugnuts games, a cooking class and much more. more
It’s been 40 years since Bruce Springsteen released his “Born in the U.S.A.” album to great critical acclaim. The title track became an instant anthem, a sing-along gem that boomed from jukeboxes, car radios and home stereo systems across the country. more
Why are four knitted chickens from Lansing roosting on a New York City jazz musician’s bookshelf? more
From recording a double-platinum song with Willow Smith to producing an album for Weezer and securing a lead writing role on a Spike Lee film, Tyler Cole’s career has taken him to places most artists can only dream of. more
When Jahshua Smith saw his friend and fellow hip-hop artist Ozay Moore perform at last summer’s Dam Jam Music Festival, he couldn’t believe how good the sound was. more
From comics and E-sports to tacos and tequila, plus fairy tales and eco-friendly art, this weekend’s festivals cover a wide range of interests, offering something for everyone. You can also head to Charlotte for the Eaton County fair, check out a variety of art exhibits, learn how to create linocut prints and more.  more
More people know Tim Russ from his five-second scene in 1987’s “Spaceballs” than his seven seasons as Tuvok in “Star Trek: Voyager,” which ran from 1995 to 2001. more
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