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Ep 109Artist Mark Lewanski shares inspiration behind ArtPrize public vote-winning piece

Portland, Michigan-based artist Mark Lewanski's ArtPrize-winning piece called "Arras" is made of woven glass.

Oct 9, 20255 min

Ep 108Jackson community theatre group to bare all on stage with 'The Full Monty'

Center Stage Jackson is putting on a production of the musical comedy "The Full Monty" at Jackson College this month.

Oct 2, 20253 min

Ep 107Comic book legend Jaime Hernandez to speak in East Lansing

Writer of the comic book series "Love and Rockets" Jaime Hernandez is speaking at a public event on Michigan State University campus in October.

Sep 24, 20254 min

Ep 106ArtPrize returns to Grand Rapids with works from around the globe

For the next 16 days, Grand Rapids will celebrate the arts with special installations and events all over the city as part of the ArtPrize competition and festival.

Sep 18, 20253 min

Ep 105Concert will honor Clifton and Dolores Wharton Sunday at MSU's Wharton Center

The namesakes of Michigan State University's Wharton Center for Performing Arts, Clifton and Dolores Wharton, will be celebrated with a tribute concert Sunday.

Sep 11, 20254 min

Ep 104American Idol Nick Fradiani to play Neil Diamond at Wharton Center

"A Beautiful Noise" tells Neil Diamond's life story with all his biggest hits. The musical will be at Michigan State University's Wharton Center from September 16-21.

Sep 4, 20254 min

Ep 54Photography book from Mason artist Jeff Boerger documents doors across North America

Mason-based photographer Jeffry Boerger's new book is called "The Perception of Doors: An Eclectic and Whimsical View of Doors, Gates, and Passages."

Aug 28, 20254 min

S2 Ep 102Lansing's poet laureate launches poetry contest inspired by fresh water

Winning entries in the "We Are Water" poetry contest will go on public display at the Tollgate Wetlands in Lansing.

Aug 21, 20254 min

S2 Ep 101Piano prodigies to compete at Michigan State this weekend in inaugural contest

The new piano competition at Michigan State University bears the name of the first Van Cliburn competition winner, MSU music professor emeritus Ralph Votapek.

Aug 14, 20255 min

S2 Ep 100Lord Huron front man Ben Schneider leads his band back to Michigan

Lord Huron's new album "The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1" came out in July. The band's front man is from Okemos.

Aug 7, 20254 min

S1 Ep 99Ten Pound Fiddle concert slate includes Solas, BeauSoleil and more folk favorites

This will be the 51st season of Ten Pound Fiddle folk and acoustic music shows in Mid-Michigan.

Jul 31, 20255 min

S1 Ep 98From Albion to the Grand Ole Opry: The War and Treaty makes inroads in country music

The War and Treaty has three Michigan concerts planned in August.

Jul 24, 20256 min

S1 Ep 97Poetry in the City event returns to the State Capitol steps Thursday

Professional and amateur poets alike gather to celebrate their love of the literary art every July at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.

Jul 17, 20254 min

S1 Ep 96Williamston Theatre ends season with comedy about a 1970s Irish Catholic family

Williamston Theatre players say the comedic play "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" which ends their season isn't just for Catholics.

Jul 10, 20253 min

S1 Ep 95Michigan Rattlers frontman Graham Young shares band's musical journey to most recent album

The Michigan Rattlers started in Petoskey and recently wrapped up a cross-country tour.

Jun 26, 20255 min

S1 Ep 94New streaming service features Michigan-made music

The new streaming service Sonic Coast gives listeners a place to hear tunes from Michigan artists.

Jun 19, 20253 min

S1 Ep 93New Lansing mural project depicts three generations of a family across the city

Muralmatics founder Dustin Hunt is unveiling three murals in three different parts of the Lansing depicting a family across several generations

Jun 12, 20255 min

S1 Ep 92Pumpstock festival brings American roots music to East Lansing

The Pumpstock music festival returns to Bailey Park in East Lansing at 2 p.m. on Saturday

Jun 5, 20255 min

S1 Ep 91Summer Circle Theatre returns to MSU with three productions throughout June

Free outdoor theatre performances next to Michigan State University's Auditorium Building start on June 5.

May 29, 20253 min

S1 Ep 90New novel sets murder mystery at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

The Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual policy conference on Mackinac Island is the backdrop for "The Grand Secret."

May 22, 20254 min

S1 Ep 89Sketch comedy comes to Lansing's Riverwalk Theatre with 'Lanstronauts, We Have A Problem'

Lansing’s Riverwalk Theatre is hosting “Lanstronauts, We Have A Problem," a new sketch comedy performance May 15-17.

May 15, 20254 min

S1 Ep 88East Lansing Art Festival promises entertainment, food and of course art this weekend

The 62nd annual East Lansing Art Festival is back this Saturday and Sunday.

May 15, 20255 min

S1 Ep 87The Laramie Project tells the Matthew Shepard story at All-Of-Us Express

High school students present the true-life hate crime story in East Lansing

May 8, 20254 min

S1 Ep 86Mason Orchestral Society celebrates 50 years of music

The Mason Orchestral Society's Sunday concert will include an original piece written by a Lansing composer and music from "Star Wars."

May 1, 20254 min

S1 Ep 85Musician Joshua Davis returns to Lansing for Saturday concert

Joshua Davis is performing with three Interlochen Arts Academy students at the Robin Theatre in Lansing Saturday.

Apr 24, 20254 min