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Experience the Magic of The Wiz: The Legendary Broadway Show Live at the Wharton Center December 9th-14th
Courtesy Photo-Cast of the Tony Award Winning Musical The Wiz EAST LANSING, MI—Everybody look around! The Tony Award® winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Wharton Center on Tuesday, December 9, through Sunday, December 14, 2025. Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, Ambassador Theatre Group, Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, and NETworks Presentations are thrilled to announce The Wiz will be at Wharton Center for 8 perf
The Chronicle News
Nov 29, 20253 min read
Healing Through Art: The Inspiring Journey of Jamari Taylor
Courtesy Photo-Jamari creates bold portraits that capture beauty to create meaningful connections. Jamari uses her portrait skills as a...
Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 9, 20255 min read
The Chronicle News' Small Business Spotlight: Meet Jamari Taylor-Healing Through Art at Jaylei Art
Courtesy Photo-Artist and studio owner Jamari Taylor of Jaylei Art sits surrounded by her portraits. Each piece is a reflection of her...
Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 27, 20254 min read
Black Excellence on Display: The Chronicle at the Indiana Black Expo 2025
Photo Credit:Chronicle Media Group-Black excellence on both sides of the page! These powerful women stopped by Booth 814 at the Indiana...
Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 2, 20252 min read
Legacy, Laughter & Lobster: An Exclusive with O’Shea Jackson Jr. Interview by Guest Contributor Terri Lee Chandler
Interview Conducted by: Terri Lee Chandler Article Written & Published by: The Chronicle Editorial Team Courtesy Photo-Terri Lee Chandler...
Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 1, 20253 min read
Detroit Techno: The Afro-Futurist Beat That Changed the World
Graphic by OpenAI’s DALL·E, created for The Chronicle. “In the 1980s, Detroit’s Black musicians forged a new sound—techno—that reshaped...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 24, 20252 min read
The Transformative Rhythm of Black Music in Driving Social Change and Healing
Illustration by OpenAI's DALL·E, generated for The Chronicle- “From protest to poetry—Black music continues to carry the soul of the...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 24, 20252 min read
Breaking Boundaries with Strings: A Chronicle Exclusive with Black Violin
By Yanice Y. Jackson | The Chronicle News Courtesy Photo-(R to L) Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil Baptiste (viola), the powerhouse duo behind...
Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 10, 20256 min read
WHARTON CENTER UNVEILS 2025-2026 BROADWAY SERIES
A SEASON SO GOOD EAST LANSING, MI — Get ready for a spectacular season filled with electrifying music, thrilling adventures, and...
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 5, 20255 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Date Night in Greater Lansing: 5 Unforgettable Ideas
Looking for the perfect date night in Greater Lansing this winter? Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, celebrating an...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 27, 20252 min read
18th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit
During the 18th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit, art lovers can expect to see many genres including drawing, painting, photography and...
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 26, 20241 min read
American Black Film Festival, June 12-16, 2024 in Miami Beach, Announces the 2024 Talk Series Featuring Daniel Ezra, Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, Lance Gross, and More!
American Black Film Festival, June 12-16, 2024 in Miami Beach, Announces the 2024 Talk Series Featuring Daniel Ezra, Meagan Good and more!
Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 2, 202410 min read
2024 YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL FINALIST'S PERFORMANCES
The Young Playwrights Festival is a showcase of six original works, written by high school students, produced by MSU Department of Theatre
Yanice Y. Carter
May 2, 20241 min read
Black Woman Entrepreneur Launches US Book Tour and Starts Publishing Company to Promote Diverse Authors.
Photo Credit: Tay Ford-Heart of the City Photography-Yanice Jackson, Chronicle News Publisher, Host of the Sunday Chronicle Radio Show,...
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Meet Martinez White, Author, entrepreneur, and Community Advocate
Martinez White, Emmy Award recipient, founding member of the Wisconsin Association of Black Men, and CEO of Intuition Productions
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 11, 20242 min read
The 17th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit
The 17th Annual MSUFCU Student Art Exhibit will be open to the public for viewing from Sunday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 23 at the MSU...
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 6, 20241 min read
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE LANSING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
As the holiday season approaches, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the annual tradition of the Holiday Pops concert
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 6, 20232 min read
LEAP Transitions Public Art for Communities Grant Program to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing
Transition Paves the Way for Business Ecosystem Initiatives While Continuing its Legacy
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 3, 20234 min read
The Verna D. Holley Project-Helping Secure a Legacy
The Verna D. Holley Project aims to engage the Greater Lansing community through the power of community, mentorship, and legacy in music.
Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 1, 20232 min read
The Black Santa Experience Returns to Lansing for Its Second Year on Small Business Saturday
The Black Santa Experience Returns to Lansing for Its Second Year on Small Business Saturday
Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 11, 20233 min read
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