Interested in how America drastically changed from 1970-80 with a radical current running through Americans’ lives, MSU English and religious studies professor David Stowe’s research led him to publish his third book, “No Sympathy for the Devil.”
In support of a local arts program, Jackson National Life Insurance Company recently provided All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre (AECT) with a $5,000 grant to help sustain the organization’s Guild Program.
Sandwiched between MSU alumnus Nate Bliton and the Michigan-based Arabic fusion band, Wisaal, The Anatomy of Frank was three band members short, but Kyle Woolard and Jimmy Bullis combined to play at least seven instruments seemingly with ease, making up for the rest of the band Monday at (SCENE) Metrospace.
Just when it seemed like Jennifer Hutchins was going to have completed a successful project in the demanding and competitive industry of show business, her production group’s luck took a turn for the worse. Now, her career is back on track.
Although actor Jack Black wasn’t in attendance to share a timely AC/DC lyric, the School of Rock was in session Friday at the Common Ground Music Festival. Through a partnership with MSU’s Community Music School, or MSU CMS, and under the direction of Grand Rapids-based rock band, The Outer Vibe, more than 50 students took part in Rock Camp, a weeklong summer program for students ages 12-19.
Michigan-based Arabic fusion band Wisaal will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., along with The Anatomy of Frank and MSU alumnus Nate Bliton.
As the sun set and opening act Blackberry Smoke moved off the main stage at the 12th annual Common Ground Music Festival, legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd took the stage Thursday night and rocked the thousands of people sitting in Adado Riverfront Park.
After almost 20 years of national and international tours and growing fame, the Verve Pipe still loves to return to the Lansing area — the current home city of Donny Brown and fellow band members Randy Sly (keyboard) and Craig Griffith (harmonica) — where it played at the Common Ground Music Festival in downtown Lansing Tuesday night.
At 29 years old, Aaron Scheidies, the reigning world paratriathlete champion and MSU alumnus, has competed in more than 150 triathlons and often travels the country telling people about how he overcame adversity. His success in the world of triathlons has positioned him for a 2011 ESPY Award nomination — which will air on ESPN at 9 p.m. Wednesday — in the Best Male Athlete with a Disability category.
As fans patiently wait for the new season to begin, EA Sports will ease some of that tension with the release of its latest football title “NCAA Football 12” on Tuesday for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Lansing — a route which started down Allegan Street to Capitol Avenue and concluded on Ottawa Street — to take in the Independence Day Parade in downtown Lansing on Monday. With the silhouette of the Capitol as the backdrop, parade participants were greeted with “The Star Spangled Banner” and people waving American flags in unison.
Bridging the gap between generations at completely different ends of the age spectrum, the sixth edition of Grandparents University wraps up on Thursday after bringing almost 900 participants to campus for a three-day experience at MSU.
Although East Lansing itself will not provide much in the way of celebrations this holiday weekend, the surrounding communities offer plenty for those in the area to do.
For an hour Monday, the East Lansing Public Library welcomed Dash and two other dogs for children to read to. The dogs are registered therapy dogs who have gone through training to serve as literacy mentors for children.
It’s been almost a year since Bono was scheduled to appear in East Lansing, but because of the lead singer’s recovery from back surgery, U2’s 360 Tour show had to postpone the concert. Leaving fans with another year to build up more excitement, the anticipated concert will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday at Spartan Stadium.
With the help of MSU’s Capstone program, fans of “Man vs. Wild” now have the opportunity to put themselves in Bear Grylls’ shoes as they navigate his world and fight for survival in Scientifically Proven Entertainment, or SPE’s, “Man vs. Wild: The Game.” The game — available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii consoles — is the first such game to be developed in Michigan for all three home game consoles.
At the rate that companies develop new smart phones and gadgets, it’s only appropriate new accessories accompany them. With that in mind, MSU alumni Jim McGaw and Tara Armbruster— who graduated in 2004 and now live in Santa Barbara, Calif. — decided to develop a product geared toward people who sleep with their iPhones.
Almost one year after the original date, megaband U2 will perform its rescheduled concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Spartan Stadium. When the original concert was scheduled, the athletics department planned accordingly for changes to the stadium, which included a new grass field.
Bobby Irland’s family isn’t typical. His father is gay. But to Irland, his father’s sexual orientation doesn’t matter, and Father’s Day was no different than any other.
Preaching themes of pride, acceptance and hakuna matata, some of Lansing’s most talented drag queens went all out for the conclusion of LGBT pride week.