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Lansing’s ‘hardest-working band’ is back with new LP
Lansing punk trio Jenn’s Apartment has released its first album in six years, “Eat Rich,” a simultaneously lighthearted and sincere sermon on the current moment in American politics …
Apollo reenters orbit St. Johns musician prepares to release new EP
A decade ago, City Pulse profiled a 17-year-old rapper named Logan Brown, aka Apollo, ahead of his first headline performance at The Loft in Lansing. The St. Johns High School junior had garnered …
‘Clue’ is a wild and wacky ride
It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen a professional-level theater production; the last time was probably the musical “Jagged Little Pill” at the Wharton Center in early 2023. However, the national tour of “Clue” at Wharton ...
Renegade Theatre Festival returns with new name, focus
For many local theatergoers and performers, the Renegade Theatre Festival, which ran mostly annually from 2005 to 2022, was a highlight of the year. “There were a lot of things that I …
‘Frozen’ will thaw even the iciest of hearts
That timeless and universal theme almost brought me to tears at the conclusion of Evolve Theatrics’ production of “Frozen: The Musical,” which brings everything fans know and love about the film to the cozy stage at Delta Presbyterian Church.
Reverberator unites boundary pushers and sonic sorcerers
Lansing is home to more than its share of music festivals, but something was missing from the scene prior to last year: a dedicated day for experimental music. Artist Stephanie Vasko …
When one Green Door closes …
Since November, patrons of The Green Door may have noticed some changes to the Michigan Avenue staple. First came a new stage, sound system and lighting. Then came concerts with more diverse, and …
‘12 Incompetent Jurors’ is farcical comedy done right
Some farcical works run into a fatal flaw: being too silly or absurd to be relatable. But “12 Incompetent Jurors,” a parody of the courtroom classic “12 Angry Men,” has enough resonance and …