July 5, 2009

Hard work pays off in 'Summer Circle' performances

Updated 06/25/2009 3:09pm

For the past two weeks, the area along Red Cedar River behind the Auditorium has been filled with audiences attending the 49th annual Summer Circle Theatre produced by the MSU Department of Theatre.

“I think it’s pretty amazing Summer Circle has been going on for this length of time,” said George Peters, chair of the Department of Theatre.

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Former resident, NBA player gives back to youth

34332_SPC_FEA_BBallCamp_061709.jpg Sean Cook
The State News
Updated 06/24/2009 10:35pm

It’s not every day that people follow their dreams, see them come true and find time to give back to their hometown community. For Desmond Ferguson, growing up playing basketball and developing a passion for the sport led to a successful basketball career playing for numerous teams, one of them being the Portland Trail Blazers.

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  • Chordsmen 'ringing' in Lansing

    Updated 06/24/2009 9:20pm

    Every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., a group of men gather in the dining room of Great Lakes Christian Homes, 2050 S. Washington Road in Holt. They sit together not to argue, discuss or plan, although that sometimes plays a part. They’ve come to make art they enjoy, and perform it well. They’ve come to harmonize.

  • Web exclusive: Family effort, dedication behind button business

    Updated 06/23/2009 11:45pm

    What started out as a weekend hobby for Dave Cripe and his dad turned into much more than that when their business, Betty’s Buttons & T-shirts, was born. “My dad and I were at a car show and he’d bought this little button machine,” said Dave Cripe, owner of Betty’s Buttons & T-shirts, 1135 S. Washington Ave., in Lansing.

  • Michigan-based wineries, breweries and restaurants gather for 10th annual Festival of the Sun

    Updated 06/22/2009 7:43pm

    In celebration of summer and spirits, the 10th annual Festival of the Sun will take place from 2-10 p.m. Saturday at the park and parking lot located at the corner of Turner Street and Grand River Avenue, in Old Town Lansing.

  • WEB EXCLUSIVE: Concert series reviewed

    Updated 06/18/2009 6:06pm

    The free Concerts in the Park series had its second concert of the summer Wednesday in Durant Park.

    Although the gloomy weather might have deterred a larger crowd, of the 30 people who attended, most seemed to have an enjoyable evening.

  • Comic shop sees steady crowd

    Updated 06/17/2009 8:16pm

    First, there are boxes, boards and books stacked ceiling high like the most well-organized attic your cool uncle ever kept. If you can tear your eyes away from the sheer volume of stuff in the clean, cramped store, the display counters are packed full of valuable comic books and tiny figurines.

  • Clothing racks see color burst

    Updated 06/10/2009 10:01pm

    Pastel colors and earth tones are a thing of the past. “I wear bright colors because they are optimistic and brighten up my day,” said marketing senior Kristine Whall.