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Island Nations' Songs Fill Wharton Center
Island Nations' Songs: EAST LANSING, MI — Island life has traveled far and wide as it has made its way to Wharton Center for one night...

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Step Afrika at the Wharton Center of Performing Arts
EAST LANSING, MI — Step Afrika! the world’s first dance company dedicated to stepping, is coming to Wharton Center for one night only on...

Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 6, 20241 min read


LCC Jazz Band partners with Happendance for Concert
LCC’s Jazz Band is collaborating with local dance company, Happendance to present a unique concert combining live jazz with original dance.

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 2, 20241 min read


WACKADOO! EMMY AWARD-WINNING PHENOMENON BLUEY BRINGS FIRST LIVE STAGE SHOW TO WHARTON CENTER
Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show! The Emmy Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Grammy-nominated artist KEM to perform in Battle Creek on April 13
(Battle Creek, Mich.) Grammy-nominated R&B recording artist KEM will appear at the Kellogg Arena on Sat., April 13, 2024, in a concert...

Yanice Y. Carter
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Mamma Mia is Coming to the Wharton Center
Mamma Mia is coming to the Wharton Center

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 29, 20232 min read


Rakim Allah-Legendary Icon of Hip Hop
As the Chronicle celebrates 50 years of hip-hop, read more about rapper Rakim. He is a legend and hip hop icon

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 28, 20231 min read


Dana Elaine Owens (Queen Latifah) Grammy Award-winning artist, actress and activist
Queen Latifah is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, record producer and actress, known for her roles in the big-screen adaptation of 'Chicago'

Yanice Y. Carter
Dec 7, 20232 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


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 HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
The mash-up dance party of the century is coming to Wharton Center for one night on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:30PM

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 1, 20231 min read


LANSING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS ‘CARMINA BURANA’
oin the Lansing Symphony Orchestra (LSO) performing Carl Orff’s iconic cantata “Carmina Burana” for the second MasterWorks concert.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Kurtis Blow-American Rapper and Hip-Hop Icon
Kurtis Blow is one of the founders and creators of recorded rap. His music is timeless, and he is a living hip-hop legend.

Yanice Y. Carter
Nov 1, 20233 min read


'A Journey through time' Media Showcase Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture
The Chronicle News Presents; "A Journey through Time-the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop"

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 26, 20232 min read


ESSENCE Girls United Enters Into The Era of Disruption for its 2023 Summit
ESSENCE Girls United Enters Into The Era of Disruption for its 2023 Summit

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 21, 20233 min read


LCC Performing Arts Announces 2023-24 Theatre Season
Lansing Community College’s Performing Arts announces its 2023-24 theatre season.

Yanice Y. Carter
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Breakaway presents John Summit and Dom Dolla in Lansing, Michigan!
DJs, John Summit and Dom Dolla, announce they are bringing their new collaboration concept to Adado Riverfront Park on 10/20/23

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 30, 20232 min read


Ann Arbor Hard Rock 5-Piece Black Note Graffiti Recording Full-Length Producer Josh Schroeder
AnnArbor Hard Rock 5-Piece Black Note Graffiti Recording Full-Length Producer Josh Schroeder

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 30, 20231 min read


LCC’s Performing Arts Theatre Program presents Isaac’s Eye by Lucas Hnath
LCC’s Performing Arts Theatre Program presents Isaac’s Eye by Lucas Hnath

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 30, 20231 min read


BEAUTYCON 2023 RETURNS WITH A JAM-PACKED WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES WITH KELLY ROWLAND AND MORE!
BEAUTYCON 2023 RETURNS WITH A JAM-PACKED WEEKEND IN LOS ANGELES WITH KELLY ROWLAND, PEYTON LIST, SAUCY SANTANA, GABRIEL ZAMORA, AND MORE

Yanice Y. Carter
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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