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Turn it Down: Planet D Nonet at UrbanBeat

Specializing in swing, jump and hot jazz, Planet D Nonet (PD9) is Detroit’s own down-and-dirty little big band, known nationally for breathing new life into some of the best in early jazz traditions and musical influences of the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s.

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Thanksgiving dinner with Peppermint Creek’s ‘The Humans’ hits home

I’ve never complained about good acting, but I am sorry. The players in “The Humans” are so damn good. 

Women in the Arts Festival honors women and their experiences

All women have a story worth sharing. That story can be told through lyrical steps, through brush strokes or through written biographies of heroines in history. Goldenrod Music and Artist Service’s annual Women in the Arts Festival will celebrate all forms of narrative in its 34th installation.

Japanese folk-pop hits The Record Lounge in REO Town 

A string of folk and indie-rock musicians hailing from Lansing, Chicago and Nagoya, Japan, will be playing at The Record Lounge in the REO Town Marketplace this Saturday.  

New in Town: Escape room venue opens in Delta Township

Whether it is discovering the mysterious genie’s lamp or racing against time to kill the vampire king, the GamePod escape room venue promises adventure, intrigue and a test of teamwork in its four themed rooms.

Ixion Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Apples in Winter’ breaks the mold of American pie

Ixion Theatre’s mission is “to build and strengthen community through storytelling.” Its current production, “Apples in Winter,” is a perfect example of the fulfillment of that mission.

Three days of angelitos and ofrendas at Casa de Rosada

Children will leave a trail of marigolds this Friday up the steps of Casa de Rosado gallery. Día de Los Angelitos is the first ceremony of El Día de Los Muertos celebration. The Mexican tradition honors ancestors from the perspective of a child.

Turn it Down: No Skull releases dynamic new EP at GTG Fest

No Skull, the sonically experimental Lansing-based sludge-punk trio, releases its epically heavy self-titled EP Friday at GTG Fest at The Avenue Café.  The band, led by …

Fall beer events guide

A helpful list of beer centric events coming to town this fall.

Fear not, Lansing: Your guide to local Halloween events

The will be no need to venture far outside city limits to get your ghoul on. Here is a look at what greater Lansing has to offer this season. Starting with the accumulation of autumnal flowers and décor at Lansing Gardens, this season is full of family-friendly activities from zombie walks to petting zoos. Foodies can get their goblin grub on at the Food Truck Mash-Up Oct. 9, while college students may wish to attend Lambda Delta Phi’s Zombie Prom. Other staples are a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening, craft workshops, tattoo festival and plenty of bar hangs.