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This week's new releases
BLUES/JAZZ"B.B. King, Vol. 4," B.B. King, Ace"Southern in My Soul," Big George, Black & Tan"Enough Is Enough," Holland K.
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'My Baby's Daddy' just a deadbeat winter flick
Welcome to January - that magical time of year when Hollywood ushers in the new year by clearing the shelves of its misbegotten, sappy, stupid and just poorly conceived films and dumps them on an unsuspecting and ever-trusting audience. Occasionally, they're good.
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Club to host Native American readings
Native American literature readings for children, older teens and adults will be featured at Tuesday's meeting of the Native American Book Club. The readings begin at 7 p.m.
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Blue Star jumps into the fray
As I sat down about five different times to listen to Blue Star Highway's "Watching The Fight," for one reason or another, I found myself getting sidetracked.
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Open mic poetry nights showcase local talent
Poetry lovers can swoon over readings this week at two different open mic nights. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E.
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'Ashes' reflects a surreal conversation
Riverwalk Theatre's newest Black Box production is somewhat like a puzzle on stage - frustrating, perplexing and, at the very end, rewarding.
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Memorable vacations are best spent on the couch
I absolutely hate it when people ask me what I did over vacation because, honestly, I never remember.
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The best and worst of recent new releases
Wheat, "Per second, per second, per second... every second": Very mellow and soothing, the lyrics focus on simple topics but use poetic style, making them seem more complex.
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Sundance-honored film to play Hannah Center
The East Lansing Film Festival's "Capturing the Friedmans" will be playing at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
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Mystic brings E.L. a double shot of the shake
Local quirky popsters Mystic Shake are set to rock in East Lansing twice this weekend. The band, know for its interactive shows and unique songs, plays the Cappuccino Cafe, 1500 W.
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Creole Gallery to host night of spoken word
Two Michigan lyricists will bring their words to life next week as the Old Town Poetry Series kicks off their monthly poetry installment for December.
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TV draws criticism, praise for recent gay trends
They're five gay men, out to take over the world - one straight guy at a time. "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" uses its five gay main characters and their respective talents - fashion, grooming, culture, interior design, and food and wine - to rescue style-deprived, straight men. As more producers realize the marketability of gay characters on reality television shows, cable television shows and network sitcoms, programs such as "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "Will & Grace," and "Queer as Folk" are continuing to find their way into network programming. "I remember back in the early '90s when allusions to gay lifestyle were done in a very cautious way," MSU Professor Gary Hoppenstand said.
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'ArtAttack!' to showcase new, original works by 'U' students
If you enjoy going to plays but get restless after the first act, "ArtAttack!" might be the remedy for your problem. Today at 7 p.m., "ArtAttack!," a combination of three original one-act plays and a dance piece written and directed by MSU students, will open in the Arena Theatre.
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'Holiday in the Woods' brings fun for families
This weekend at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, a gathering of holiday spirits and outdoor nature will provide families and those interested with simple and fun activities to spread holiday cheer.
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Character development helps 'Philadelphia' excel
Gabrielle Russon Special for The State News The theatrical production "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" fit perfectly into the lives of director Judith Peakes and her husband, actor John Peakes. The performance was the family's final show at downtown Lansing's BoarsHead Professional Theater before they relocated to Philadelphia.
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Comedic play pokes fun at anti-Christmas
The anti-Spirit of Christmas can be such a pain - buying gifts, pretending to be cheerful for a whole month, gaining five pounds from all the food you eat and, if you happen to be a freshman, going home to your parents' place for four long, boring weeks.
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Barenaked Ladies to bring rock to Breslin
A little bit of Canada will invade Breslin Center on Feb. 12, as the Barenaked Ladies brings its quirky show back to MSU.BNL is on tour promoting its "Everything to Everyone" album, which hit stores earlier this semester and featured the single "Another Postcard." The group is also coming off its small-venue "Peep Show" tour.Tickets go on sale at the Breslin Center Ticket office at 10 a.m Friday.
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Same toys, new generation
The toys of your childhood are back in action. You don't have to go digging through boxes, dusting off your Moondancer, My Little Pony doll or that He-Man action figure and shield to feel nostalgic - just walk into any toy store.
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Independent 'Flint Star' a detailed look at city's basketball dreams
Very little of the MSU experience is bigger than seeing the Flintstones play. Charlie Bell, Jason Richardson, Kelvin Torbert, Morris Peterson and Matt Trannon can finish like very few others, and Mateen Cleaves sets them up in the documentary "Flint Star."
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Christian music finding place in mainstream
Elementary education freshman Jana LoBello uses Christian music as a evangelizing tool. "We're called to outreach, to bring others to Christ," she said.