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The odd sight of a burrowing parakeet from Michigan State University’s ornithology research collection, stuffed and encased in glass among dozens of pieces of contemporary art, provokes one of a thousand uncomfortable questions at the Broad Museum’s big new exhibit.
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Lawrence Cosentino
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2/20/20
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Williamston Theatre’s “900 Miles to International Falls” begins with projections on a wall that stretch the length of the stage and from floor to ceiling. The rapidly changing social media posts and world news clips show how our planet evolves from about 2039 to 2054.
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David Winkelstern
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2/14/20
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On the west wall of Old Town’s Absolute Gallery is a photo of three cheetahs licking each other’s faces. Fowler-based photographer Eric Johnson calls it “Triple Joy.” It looks like a love fest, but the backstory makes the hair on your neck stand up.
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Lawrence Cosentino
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2/13/20
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When you take a seat in PET ME vocalist Vikki Vera’s house, alongside some guitars and amplifiers, you’ll find a series of striking aquariums lining her wall.
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Rich Tupica
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2/13/20
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This weekend, when the Nashville-based Kyle Daniel headlines The Loft, fans of the emerging Americana-rock band will see a familiar face next to Daniel: Seth Rentfrow.
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Rich Tupica
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2/6/20
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Cedar Street Art Collective’s Mitten Project, which tasks local artist to produce a swath of Michigan and Lansing-centric art, is gearing up for an auction and exhibition.
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Kaitlyn Kelley
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2/6/20
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The Cardboard Classic at the Gier Community Center joins DIY engineers in a crafty competition to see who can build the fastest cardboard sled.
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Staff
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1/30/20
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Friday, Left Lane Cruiser returns to Lansing for a headlining slot at Mac’s Bar, opening the all-ages show is Wormfoot, a Lansing-based doom band featuring local musician Uriah “Baby Jesus” Baker.
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Rich Tupica
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1/30/20
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Cats. Lattes. Star Wars trivia. While it might be hard to imagine, yes, there is a place in Lansing where you can partake in all three of those things, and more, simultaneously.
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Skyler Ashley
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1/30/20
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Friday, Rick Johnson brings his solo act to Mac’s Bar for a fundraiser concert supporting The Commons
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Rich Tupica
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1/23/20
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The “Boy Gets Girl” play at Riverwalk Theatre’s Black Box is nothing like a Hallmark movie. It’s not the kind of story where the jerk sees his flaws and turns into a sweet ol’ chap and, by gosh and golly, he gets the gal after all.
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David Winkelstern
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1/23/20
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Want to make some noise? Do you have a rock ‘n’ roll disposition, but think guitar music is old and in the way? Don’t fret, you oddly specific hypothetical reader — the Sound Around at Broad Art Lab has you covered.
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Skyler Ashley
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1/23/20
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Ever since Tom Arthur, the pastor of the Sycamore Creek United Methodist Church, acquired the building on South Pennsylvania Avenue five years ago, he thought the sanctuary was an ideal place for community theater.
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David Winkelstern
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1/23/20
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Time seems to dangle like a droplet of water when the tumult of the Lansing Symphony dies down and the round tones of Guy Yehuda’s clarinet hang in the air for a fleeting minute or two.
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Lawrence Cosentino
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1/16/20
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The tangled tree of jazz, from its bitter roots to its heady blossoms, stands at the center of MSU’s Sunday concerts celebrating the life of Martin Luther King.
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Lawrence Cosentino
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1/16/20
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Oigs Fest 4: Return of the Oigs! is an all-ages, all-day hard-rock and metal blowout at Mac’s Bar featuring a lengthy roster of heavy hitters. This year’s lineup includes Recorruptor, From Blue To Gray, Burial Party, Locust Point, Throne, Iron Mountain, Hokori, Teething, Pan, Hordes, Grave Moth and Wormfoot.
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Dylan Rogers is a busy guy. He and his wife, Jeana-Dee Allen, own and operate The Robin Theatre in REO Town while spearheading other musical and artistic endeavors, like fronting the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle (LUVS), a theatrical gypsy-folk group.
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Rich Tupica
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1/3/20
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UrbanBeat, a budding hot spot for live jazz music, hosts Viva Jazz. The group comprises Lauren Rongo (flute), her son Adam Rongo (sax), Terry Newman (bass), Arlene McDaniel (piano) and Ian Levine (drums).
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Rich Tupica
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12/27/19
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Listings for the New Year's Eve frenzy
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Staff
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12/27/19
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We get it, shopping is a hassle. Plus, what do you even get a 14-year-old cousin who speaks in memes and acronyms half the time?
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Ellen Dowling and Audrey Matusz
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12/19/19
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