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FILMMAKER, AL NUKE RELEASES FILM WITH A 7-CITY ALL STAR TOUR
Detroit Dreams, the latest of film project to come out of Detroit, Michigan is being released with a 7-City screening tour.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 21, 20223 min read


Cedar Street Art Collective to Anchor the 2022 Capital City Creatives Crawl
The Cedar Street Art Collective is excited to be an anchor location for the 2022 Capital City Creatives Crawl.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 21, 20222 min read


How an African American Woman Wrote her Way to Freedom.
Phillis Wheatley was sold into bondage at the age of 7 in the area of Senegal and Gambia.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 5, 20222 min read


The Queen Speaks! A Conversation with Laure' Pen "The Jingle Queen"
Laur’e Pen will use the life and experiences of her alter ego Lauren Watson to spread her message.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 4, 20222 min read


A Native Son Returns-Harrell Holmes Jr. "Ain't too Proud" at Wharton Center
There aren't very many times in our lives that the stars perfectly align; that a proclamation we make as a kid is realized in adulthood.

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 4, 20223 min read


AIN’T TOO PROUDTHE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS
EAST LANSING, MI — The Broadway smash-hit musical Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations is coming to Wharton Center

Yanice Y. Carter
May 24, 20222 min read


PEPPERMINT CREEK THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF “Fun Home” – the musical
Peppermint Creek Theatre Company is proud to announce the two-week run of the musical,

Yanice Y. Carter
May 24, 20223 min read


Seizing the Opportunity, Maya James becomes an Opportunity Arts Affiliate
aya James is an artist, writer, creator, dancer, tarot reader and activist based in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area.

Yanice Y. Carter
May 24, 20223 min read


It's Art All the Time!! The Journey of Hannah Rainy
"Being an individual wasn't encouraged in my religion. Learning a trade and getting to work was the goal.

Yanice Y. Carter
May 20, 20222 min read


WKAR debuts 'Music for Social Justice' television series
WKAR Public Media and the College of Music at Michigan State University announce today the upcoming broadcast premiere

Yanice Y. Carter
May 8, 20224 min read


Seizing the Opportunity, Alli Ottjepka becomes an Opportunity Arts Affiliate.
Allison Ottjepka (aka Allisin Chainz, aka Alli Spins) is a Cyr Wheel Spinner, Aerial Chain Artist, Aerial Hoop Artist

Yanice Y. Carter
May 8, 20221 min read


Seizing the Opportunity, Hannah Rainy becomes an Opportunity Arts Affiliate
Hannah Rainy is a professional painter & poet from Lansing, MI. She also considers Chattanooga, TN a second home.

Yanice Y. Carter
May 8, 20223 min read


Introducing Laur'e Pen the Jingle Queen
Lauren Watson is an infectious young personality, with a knack for walking to the beat of her very own drum.

Yanice Y. Carter
May 1, 20222 min read


"An Evening of Royalty" Presented by the S.M.A.C.K. Show
The inspiration behind the fashion show arose when Worthy and his 12-year-old son, Lemuel, were guests on the S.M.A.C.K show.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 30, 20222 min read


The Return of the Piano Monsters
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Get ready to be immersed in an unforgettable musical experience when Piano Monster returns to the campus MSU

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 28, 20222 min read


Misty Copeland: Trailblazer in a Tutu
Misty Copeland is not your typical Prima Ballerina. She is a trailblazer in a tutu.

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 22, 20224 min read


Artists Honor Their Mid-Michigan Roots, Produce Art Festival to Kick Off Summer
Hailing from Mason, MI, two local career artists, Poet Morgan Madden and Visual Artist & Body Painter Sarah Renee Sanders

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 12, 20223 min read


Greater Lansing Celebrates April as Autism Awareness Month
The Greater Lansing region prides itself on being a welcoming community and it is our goal to provide the best experience to all guests that

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 24, 20222 min read


“Independent Women” Brings Attention to Women & Women of Color in Art
The event was created because Melina, Christina, Patty, & Aminah wanted to give a voice to the barriers they continue to face, but also show

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 21, 20222 min read


“Dreamland” Live Artist Showcase by Brown Girl Productions an Outstanding Success
The live artist showcase took place at Lansing’s Old Town’s Urban Beat. The ambiance alone was breathtaking. It was an intimate night full

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 17, 20221 min read
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