Jane Zussman jokingly spoke like an elderly woman as Todd Heywood went along with her smiling. The lighthearted moment was one of many amongst the cast who sat on old pieces of furniture, smiling about the night's rehearsal for "The Waverly Gallery." The play, written by Kenneth Lonergan, will run 8 p.m.
For students who missed their chance to have a cheeseburger in paradise last week, spring break is back full force tonight at the International Center. Featuring music from the Jimmy Buffett-esque band, Living Soul, "Back to Spring Break" is free for MSU students, staff and faculty with ID and begins at 10 p.m. "It's the first weekend after spring break so we kind of figured people would be back from vacation and we wanted to play off the theme," said Jodi Roberto Hancock, associate manager for the University Activities Board, which created the event. Along with live music from Living Soul, participants can make their own hemp bracelets, receive free henna tattoos, free palm and tarot card reading and free leis.
Being a man doesn't stop Michael Cunningham from delving into the minds of women. The 1999 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of novel-turned-movie "The Hours" doesn't believe in boundaries. "I don't believe in set limits as to who can write about whom," he said.
Being a permanent fixture on a corner is sometimes a challenge. Thick gloves and a black ski hat are just a small line of defense against the elements Jai Cortland has to contend with every day on the corner of Grand River Avenue and Charles Street.
Vagina. OK, let's be honest. That's hard to write, difficult to read and embarrassing to say.
At Christmas time, most 4-year-old girls ask Santa Claus for dolls - but Melissa White had her eye on another toy.Twelve years ago, after watching a violinist appear as a guest on "Sesame Street," White begged her mom, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy for her very own stringed instrument."I thought it looked like the perfect instrument for a person to play because your chin fits so perfect in the chin rest," she said.
"Tears of the Sun" is a flick begging to be liked. A military film, conveniently released in the heyday of international relations struggles, tries so hard to be good, yet it can't cover up the fact that, for lack of a more potent phrase, it blows. The setup could have made a great film.
Don't look for the new Barbie at your local Toys "R" Us. Somewhere in a trailer park in Lansing you'll find the new Trailer Park Barbie, "About Ready." Take a wild guess at what the band might sound like, and you'll probably come up with the right answer: classic rock with a country twinge.
Ben Harper's new album looks to lead the popularity pack with new music releases for the week.
Folk singers Richard Shindell and Tracy Grammer will be performing at 7:30 tonight at the Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St.
World Wrestling Entertainment continued its tradition of knowing which buttons to push on its fans Saturday night while at Breslin Center.Former wrestling champion Ric Flair took on the role of a friend to MSU, talking up a match between Triple H - who guaranteed he would take 20 women to Rum Runner's in Lansing after the show - and University of Michigan alumnus and heavyweight wrestler Scott Steiner."I promise you that Triple H will lay Scott Steiner
Friendships that last for years always seem to hit some bumps and potholes along the way. One such strained friendship is taking center stage at the BoarsHead Theater, 425 S.
One Saturday morning seven years ago, Aaron Brakoniecki was sitting in his living room, scanning through the channels on his television until something caught his interest. He stopped dead in his tracks. It was the first time the mathematics sophomore saw World Wrestling Entertainment, then called the World Wrestling Federation. "I just thought it looked cool," he said.
Detroit's "queen of blues" will take her throne this evening in the Lansing area to do what she's done for more than 60 years. Alberta Adams will be taking the stage at 8 p.m.
Maybe someone in the advertising department can answer this one for me: Why have cell phone ads gotten so rotten lately? I'm not talking about those juvenile Sprint PCS spots that have people mixing up words because of "static." And I'm not even talking about Verizon's annoying "Can you hear me now?" guy. I'm talking about the ads that show people doing things you wouldn't think of doing even if you were high on some mind-altering drug. One of the most recent offenders shows a family sitting at a table when suddenly they all start receiving text messages on their phones.
Public television star Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" died of stomach cancer early Thursday at the age of 74 at his Pittsburgh home. From 1968 to 2000, Rogers filmed original programs for the millions of children who tuned in to watch his television show which featured music, puppets, a trolley and a caring host.
The play "Art," by Yasmina Reza is a comedic look at friendships. It is playing at 8 p.m. on March 7 at Boarshead Theater, 425 S.
Brad Pitt gets a bum rap. Sure, he's on the cover of every girly magazine and is the subject of constant tabloid coverage.
The Rolling Stones may have made rock 'n' roll dirty, but AC/DC took the music to an all new level of uncleanliness.
If this year's movies continue on the same path, you probably won't be able to count on your hands the number of good cop/bad cop movies released.