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THOMAS HEARNS SIGNS LICENSING DEAL WITH PREMIER GROW
Seven- time world champion boxing legend, Thomas Hearns, has agreed to enter into a worldwide licensing agreement with Premier Grow

Yanice Y. Carter
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Michigan’s Bacon Festival coming to Jackson Field Statewide festival at Lansing Lugnuts Stadium
Outlier Events is partnering with the Lansing Lugnuts and Footprints of Michigan to bring Michigan’s Bacon Fest to Jackson Field

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


Shawn Turner named as WKAR Public Media interim general manager
Shawn Turner has been selected to serve as interim general manager and director of broadcasting at WKAR Public Media at MSU

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


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


Masaki Takahashi Selected as Next Lansing Region Poet Laureate
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), the Residential College for Arts and Humanities (RCAH) Center for Poetry at Michigan State Uni

Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 11, 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


The 2021 Mental Health Awareness and Resource Fair
The Office of the Ingham County Treasurer and the Dignified Aging Project hosted the “Mental Health Awareness and Resource Fair” at the Alfr

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 16, 20222 min read


Hip Hop Artist & Producer Torrey Gray to Release Upcoming Single Entitled “Build” (Peace, Love, Heal
Music Producer & Hip Hop Artist Torrey Gray is proud to announce the release of his newest single entitled “Build” (Peace, Love, Heal, Grow)

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 13, 20223 min read


2021: The Year of the Aces-The “4 Aces of Visual Arts” Impact Report
In 2021, four individual artistic entrepreneurs joined forces as one to lay the groundwork for the Capital Region’s For-Profit Arts Industry

Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 8, 20227 min read


Free Santa Meet and Greet, December 4th from 10am-2pm!
Please join the Willow Tree Family Center, The Village Lansing, Black Lives Matter - Lansing, and Blue Cross Complete at a special event des

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 2, 20212 min read


Mila Lynn & Torrey Gray Inktober 2021 Project
Inktober is a month long art challenge created by Artist Jake Parker in 2009 that is focused on improving skill and developing positive draw

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 10, 20213 min read
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