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Growing up in Detroit, saxophonist James Carter loved when his mom played records by great jazz vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan...
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By LAWRENCE COSENTINO
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8/3/23
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Bob Robinson has been active in the Greater Lansing theater community since the “early ‘80s.” He was a co-founder of Grand Ledge’s now-defunct Spotlight Theatre alongside the late Len Kluge, who was also a theater reviewer for City Pulse. But at 75, Robinson’s life has changed dramatically.
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By TODD HEYWOOD
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8/3/23
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8/3/23
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8/3/23
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Individuals need not look very far to be reminded of the importance of planning for retirement.
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8/2/23
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This property was built in 1880, and it’s seen better days. A fire in 2017 left the house red-tagged. While owners David and Kimberly Hallett mow the lawn — for the most part — the property is boarded up. Some of the roof is covered by tarps.
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By TODD HEYWOOD
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8/2/23
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From art exhibits and crafting workshops to live music, theater productions, a fair, an auto show and a new festival hosted by Lansing 5:01 and City Pulse, there’s no shortage of events to enjoy in Greater Lansing this weekend.
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By NICOLE NOECHEL
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7/27/23
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Before Ernest Hemingway became a celebrated novelist, he wrote short stories, many of which had roots Up North in Michigan. Perhaps his most famous story is “Big Two-Hearted River,” …
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By BILL CASTANIER
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7/27/23
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This impressive sculpture, “The Unisphere,” has reposed off the lobby of the Michigan State University International Center since it was given to the university by the Class of 1966. …
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By BILL CASTANIER
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7/27/23
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John McIntyre, aka Wolf, has been an ardent supporter of — and contributor to — Lansing’s music scene for decades. Both his bands, They’re Dead and Suburban Ants, push the …
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By RICH TUPICA
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7/27/23
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) : Emotions are not inconvenient distractions from reason and logic. They are key to the rigorous functioning of our rational minds. Neurologist Antonio Damasio proved this …
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By ROB BREZSNY
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7/27/23
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The Clinton County Arts Council and City of St. Johns’ free outdoor concert series has four shows left to go before the summer wraps up. Bill Tennant, one of the founding members of the arts …
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7/27/23
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“Be Here Now,” by Deborah Zoe Laufer, running at the Williamston Theatre through Aug. 20, is a strong showing by all involved. I highly recommend seeing this production, though it deals …
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By MARK GMAZEL
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7/27/23
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Every summer, Michigan State University’s College of Music hosts a weeklong piano program for young musicians on the autism spectrum. Participants take part in instruction, lectures, …
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7/27/23
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Red Cedar Spirits
2000 Merrill Rd. East Lansing
Friday Night Jams
The Three Mikes
Fri. July 28, 7-10 PM
Sunday Jazz
Anthony Stanco, Rodney Whitaker and Randy …
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7/27/23
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Friday Night Jams
7/27/23
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This weekend is less busy than usual, but we still have plenty of concerts, art exhibits and theater productions to enjoy, plus a soccer match, a hot sauce trivia contest and more.
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By NICOLE NOECHEL
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7/20/23
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Red Cedar Spirits
2000 Merrill Rd. East Lansing
Sunday Jazz
Randy Napoleon, Paul Keller, and Will Crandell
Sun. July 23, 6-9 PM
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7/20/23
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As Bill Blanchard wrote his new book about his late spouse’s life, “Jan’s Journey: A Portrait to Last a Hundred Years,” he was often asked if it was about her battle with multiple sclerosis.
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By BILL CASTANIER
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7/20/23
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Whether you’re looking to gig and record locally, try your hand performing at open mics or just attend local shows and shop for records, Greater Lansing has you covered. Here’s a beginner’s guide of what to keep on your radar.
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7/20/23
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