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Listings deadline is 5 p.m. the THURSDAY BEFORE publication. Paid
classes will be listed at the cost of one enrollment (maximum $20).
Submit your event online at
www.lansingcitypulse.com or call 371-5600 ext. 12. E-mail information to
calendar@lansingcitypulse.com or fax to 371-5800. Info can also be mailed to 2001 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
Wednesday, April 21
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
ESOL Reading Group. Practice your English skills by reading aloud. 1-2:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. www.cadl.org.
Do Children in Michigan Really Count? A community forum on children and budget priorities. Moderated by Sheri Jones. 6 p.m. FREE. Chippewa Middle School, 4000 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 244-1384.
Online Research. Learn how to make the Library's resources work for you. Call to register. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363. www.cadl.org.
Photography Class. Photographer Ron St. Germain will share tips for taking professional photos. 6:30-9 p.m. $53. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866.
Buddhist Meditation. Meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. 7-9 p.m. FREE. Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. Washington St., Lansing. (517) 351-5866.
EVENTS
Inspiring Women's Collaborative Cafe. Spend the evening with a community of inspiring women. RSVP by Apr. 19. 5:30 p.m. $25. Perspective 2, 319 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 655-2625.
Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Meeting. Featured speaker Chuck Pearson will introduce the Ives Road Fen. 7 p.m. FREE. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 887-0596.
MUSIC
Pretty Shaky String Band Open Jam. A weekly open jam for acoustic musicians. All skill levels welcome. 7:30-10 p.m. FREE. Urban Options, 405 Grove St., East Lansing.
MSU College of Music Concert. Featuring guest artist Ivano Rondoni with Deborah Moriarty. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10, FREE for students. Music Building Auditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 355-3345.
THEATER
"Rent." Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Jonathan Larson, presented by Michigan State University. Directed by Scott Burkell. 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 353-1982.
Earth Day Lansing
Here in Lansing, we do Earth Day the right way — all weekend long. With an art exhibit, a benefit concert, an eco-fest and the Temple Ball, Lansing knows how to celebrate Planet Earth and all it has to offer. From 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 22, Jon Miller will speak at Lansing Community College. On Friday, April 23, the Artists for the Earth art exhibit will take place at Absolute Gallery and Grace's Designs in Old Town from 5-7 p.m., followed by a benefit concert featuring performances by Ultraviolet Hippopotamus and Four Finger Five at the Temple Club. Saturday, April 24, brings the Schupan Family Eco-Fest on the lawn of the Capitol Building, beginning at 10 a.m. Bring the kids out for an educational yet entertaining day filled with tie-dyeing carbon-free t-shirts, organic snacks from Mama Bears Café and a 100-percent recycled eco-village play area.
Saturday is also the grand opening of the new Lansing City Market. The fun kicks back up again at 8 p.m., with the Artists for the Earth Temple Ball, including a half-time show by Charlie Slick. Concert tickets are $10-$20 at the door.
LITERATURE AND POETRY
Spring BabyTime. A beginning story time for babies under the age of 2. 10:30-11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lan sing. (517) 351-2420.
DTDL book club. A discussion of "Moloka'i" by Alan Brennert. 6-7 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 4. www.dtdl.org.
Women in Science Monthy Book Club Meeting. A discussion of "Mothers on the Fast Track," by Mary A. Mason. 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd. Lansing. (517) 316-7495.
Author's Reception, Reading, and Book Signing. Featuring Lorelei Shellist. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Absolute Gallery, 307 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 482-8845.
Thursday, April 22
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
From Co-dependency to Healthy Relationships. A workshop to help women develop healthy relationships. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163.
Anger Management. A structured, cognitive behavioral approach to anger management. 3-5 p.m. $10. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing. (517) 372-9163.
Cheese-Making Class. Learn how to make artisan cheese in your own kitchen. 6-8 p.m. $25-$35. Woldumar Nature Center, 5739 Old Lansing Road, Lansing. (517) 322-0030.
Digging and Forking for Better Soil. Learn techniques for improving your soil. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Armory Community Garden, 626 Mashall St., Lansing. (517) 887-4660. www.greaterlansingfoodbank.org.
Celebrate Recovery. Support group for people struggling with loneliness, anger, divorce, food issues, guilt, depression or addictions. 7 p.m. FREE. Cedar Street Church, 1705 Cedar St., Holt.
Growing Blueberries. 7-8:30 p.m. $10. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing.
"Reduced, Reused, and Recycled Design." Learn to go green with your home decorating projects. RSVP. 7 p.m. FREE. Design & Build Center, 4750 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 889-5071.
EVENTS
Music and Film: A Conversation with Oscarwinning composer John Corigliano. 10 a.m. FREE. MSU Communication Arts and Sciences Building, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 353-2043.
Business Networking Lunch. Presented by Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m. $10- $15. Brookshire Inn, 205 W. Church St., Williamston. (517) 655-1549. info@williamston.org.
Lansing Studio Crawl. Hosted by the Mid-Michigan Creative Alliance. Online registration required. 2-8 p.m. $5. Perspective 2, 319 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 853-5880. www.mi-alliance.com.
Clayworks Spring Sale. 40 mid-Michigan potters have work for sale. 5-8 p.m. FREE to attend. St. Davids Episcopal Church, 1519 Elmwood Road, Lansing. (517) 626-1160.
23rd Annual Crystal Awards. Presented by the East Lansing City Council. Members of the community are encouraged to attend. 5 p.m. FREE. Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing.
MUSIC
New artist debut; "A Night in Old Town." Featuring Klimaxx, Ric-a-che, Crystol, Cora Johnston and Prinzess Kelly. 10:30 p.m. $6. Chrome Cat, 226 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 391-8078.
Philharmonic Orchestra. Presented by MSU College of Music. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10, FREE for students. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Campus, East Lansing. www. music.msu.edu.
THEATER AND FILM
"Mine." This
documentary follows New Orleans residents after Hurricane Katrina, as
they attempt to reunite with their pets. 6:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Okemos
Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos.
“Amy's Wish.” A
romantic comedy written by Tom Sharkey and directed by Kris Hummel. 7
p.m. $5-$8. Holt Junior High School, 1784 Aurelius Road, Holt. (517)
694-7117. www.hpsk12.net.
"Rent." 7:30 p.m. (Please see detail Apr. 21)
"Third." Peppermint
Creek Theatre Company presents a drama by Wendy Wasserstein. 8 p.m.
$10-$15. Creole Gallery, 1218 Turner St., Lansing. (517) 927-3016.
LITERATURE AND POETRY
Plantable Poems. Celebrate
Earth Day and Poetry Month by writing a poem on recycled seed paper.
All Day, FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave.,
Okemos. (517) 349-8840.
Spring StoryTime. Stories, rhymes and a
craft for ages two through five. 1:30-2:15 p.m. FREE. East Lansing
Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.
Author Talk and Signing. Lansing
author Eric Dawe will discuss his debut novel "Aneas: Last King of
Troy." 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd.
Lansing. (517) 316-7495.
Friday, April 23
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
Semi-Annual Business Breakfast and Seminar. Marketing
Your Business on the Web. Call to register. 8:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Okemos
Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2023. www.cadl.org.
Toastmasters Spring Conference. "Cultivating
Greener Pastures through Communication and Leadership Skills." Call for
info. Kellogg Conference Center, 55 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing.
(517) 290-7380.
EVENTS
Clayworks Spring Sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
CATA Community Health Fair. Includes free screenings and services from various health service providers. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. CATA Bus Transportation Center, 420 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. (517) 394-1100.
Wii Sports for seniors. Seniors
are invited to play the Nintendo Wii with adult services staff. 11
a.m.- 12:30 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport
Drive, Lansing. (517) 321-4014.
Teen Book Club. Ages 13-18.
Join us to chat about a new book each month. Call to register. 4 p.m.
FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing.
(517) 321-4014. www.dtdl.org.
Tween Night: Game On! Challenge
other teens to Wii bowling, golf and more. Pizza provided. Call to
register. 6-8 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol
Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363.
Art Opening. A special exhibit
featuring the work of the American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA)
MSU Student Group. 6-9 p.m. FREE. Scene Metrospace, 110 Charles St.,
East Lansing. (517) 319-6832.
Earth Day Birthday. A
campfire, program, marshmallow roasting and a short guided walk through
the evening woods. 7 p.m. $2. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road,
Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866.
Comedy for a Cause. Sponsored
by friends of Venus Hubbard. Featuring comedian Don Reese. 8 p.m. $15.
Connxtions Comedy Club, 2900 N. East St., Lansing. (517) 993-8817. hubbardvenues@gmail.com.
MUSIC
Grand River Radio Diner. Music from the LA Cloggers. Noon, FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing. (517) 483-7460. www.lansingcitymarket.com. Stay Tuned. A
folksy-bluesy-country blend of original tunes and old favorites. 6-9
p.m. FREE. Coffee and Friends Cafe, 5100 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517)
347-0962. www.coffeandfriendscafe.com.
LaLah Hathaway and Too Smooth For Notes. Smooth
jazz group will perform with vocalist Lalah Hathaway. 7 p.m. $20-$25.
Harem Urban Lounge, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 204-3188.
Friday Night Jazz. Featuring the Debbie Fogell Trio. 7:30-10:30 p.m. No Cover. Espresso Royale Cafe, 1500 W. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing.
Claudia Schmidt. A mix of music, laughter and emotion. 8 p.m. $5-$15. Unitarian Universalist Church, 855 Grove St., East Lansing. www.tenpoundfiddle.org.
THEATER, FILM AND AUDITIONS
Auditions for "The Foreigner." 7-10 p.m. FREE. LCC Black Box Theatre, Room 168 Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-1488.
"Dragonsong." Based
on the book by Anne McCaffrey. Advance reservations are required. 7
p.m. $5-$7. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. (517)
482-5700. www.riverwalktheatre.com.
"Amy's Wish." 7 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
"Third." 8 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
"Journey to the Edge of Space and Time." A
journey to black holes, giant galaxy clusters and parallel universes. 8
p.m. $2-$3. Abrams Planetarium, 400 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing.
(517) 355-4672.
"Rent." 8 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 21)
“Swing City.” A
song and dance revue celebrating the music of the ‘30s and ‘40s. 8 p.m.
$5 donation. Dart Auditorium, Lansing Community College, 500 N. Capitol
Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-1488.
LITERATURE AND POETRY
Spring StoryTime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
Diane Wakoski and Jerome Rothenberg Poetry Reading. Sponsored by MSU Libraries. 4:30 p.m. FREE. MSU Library, 100 Main Library, MSU Campus, East Lansing.
Michigan Notables Author Tour. Meet
Brad Leithauser, author of "The Art Student's War." 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive. Lansing.
(517) 321-4014 ext 4.
Saturday, April 24
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
Container Gardening. Local
garden expert Zandy Zweering will demonstrate the art of creating
colorful container gardens. 11 a.m. FREE. CADL Haslett Library, 5670
School St., Haslett. (517) 339.2324.
Domestic Violence Support Group. An
opportunity for women to find support. Call to register. Noon- 1:30
p.m. FREE. Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave.,
Lansing. (517) 372-9163.
Garden Startin.' Linda Anderson will
outline the steps you need to take to give your plants a healthy start.
2-3:30 p.m. FREE. Hunter Park Community GardenHouse, 1400 E. Kalamazoo
St., Lansing.
Low Brass Lowdown. Deanna Swoboda will offer a
master class for tuba, euphonium, and trombone players. 4:30-5:30 p.m.
FREE. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5589 Van Atta Road, Haslett. (517)
641-4264.
Toastmasters Spring Conference. (Please see details Apr. 23)
EVENTS
March for Babies. Sponsored
by Capitol Area Mothers of Multiples. 9 a.m. Fundraiser. Downtown
Lansing, Washington Square between Michigan and Washtenaw avenues,
Lansing. www.CAMOMC.org
Lansing City Market Grand Opening. Local
bands, vendor specials and a ribbon-cutting with Mayor Virg Bernero. 9
a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Lansing City Market, 325 City Market Drive, Lansing.
Walking Club. Walk
your way to strong bones, toned muscles and a healthy heart. 9 a.m. $2.
Hartrick Park, 3685 Hulett Road, Okemos. (517) 349-3866.
Spring Bird Walk. Walks
are led by volunteers from the local Capital Area Audubon Society. 9
a.m. FREE. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing.
(517) 483-4224. fofnc.org.
Clayworks Spring Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
Greener Delta. Info
about alternative energy uses, increase environmental awareness and
more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. LCC West Campus, Lansing. (517) 267-5452. www.greenerdelta.org.
Linens Trunk Show. Diane
Baker will present entire linen collections. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mackerel
Sky Gallery of Contemporary Craft, 217 Ann Street Plaza, East Lansing.
(517) 351-2211. www.mackerelsky.com.
Construction Club. Ages
5-12. Bring your building blocks and imagination. 10:30 a.m.-Noon.
FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing.
(517) 321-4014. www.dtdl.org.
Spring Studio Sale. Featuring
pottery and paintings by Jon and Barb Whitney. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE to
attend. Whitney Studio, 3642 W. Kipp Road, Mason. (517) 676-0476.
Party for the Planet. Earth
Day themed animal enrichment, games, face painting and much more.
Noon-4 p.m. $4-$10. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave.,
Lansing. (517) 342-2710.
Take the Walk. Help
a non-profit organization dedicated to taking action against HIV/AIDS
in Africa. 1:30 p.m. FREE. Snyder/Phillips Hall, MSU campus, East
Lansing. (517) 355-1855. www.takethewalk.net.
Opening Reception: Student Perspectives- Africa Here and & Now: Contemporary Art & Identity. 3-5 p.m. FREE. Kresge Art Museum, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 353-9834.
MUSIC
Measured Dose. Folk/blues
music from Dave Bond and Ben Dilday. Noon-3 p.m. FREE. Coffee and
Friends Cafe, 5100 Marsh Road, Okemos. (517) 347- 0962. www.myspace.com/measureddose.
Medicine Crow. Original
and traditional folksongs, blues/jazz standards and pop songs. 6:30
p.m. No Cover. Altu's Ethiopian Cuisine, 1312 Michigan Ave., East
Lansing. (517) 333-6295. www.eatataltus.com.
Covering the Bases. John
Endahl and the Lansing Concert Band present a concert featuring Deanna
Swoboda, tuba virtuoso. 7 p.m. FREE. Haslett High School, 5450 Marsh
Road, Haslett. (517) 641-4264.
An Evening with John Corigliano. Featuring
MSU's Symphony Orchestra, University Chorale and Wind Symphony. 8 p.m.
$15-$25. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON.
Mustard's Retreat. Folk music duo. 8 p.m. $9-$12. Stage 1210, 1210 Turner St., Lansing. www. myspace.com/stage1210.
THEATER, FILM AND AUDITIONS
Family Movie Matinee. All
ages. A family-friendly movie, shown on our big screen. 1 p.m. FREE.
Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing. (517)
321-4014. www.dtdl.org.
"Rent." 2 & 8 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 21)
Auditions for "The Foreigner." 2-5 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 23)
"Dragonsong." 2 & 4:30 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 23)
“Seussical: The Musical.” Dr.
Seuss' stories put into musical form. 4 p.m. $10-$15 Ruhala Performing
Arts Center, 1846 Haslet Road, East Lansing. (517) 337-0464. www.RuhalaCenter.com.
Sleeping Beauty ballet. Presented
by Youth Dance Theatre of Michigan. 7 p.m. $10-$15. Chelsea High School
Performing Arts Complex, 740 N. Freer Road, Chelsea. (734) 475-3070. www.youthdancetheatre.org.
"Amy's Wish." 7 p.m. (Please see detail Apr. 22)
“Journey to the Edge of Space and Time.” 8 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 23)
“Swing City.” 8 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 23)
LITERATURE AND POETRY
Talk and Book Signing. Young
adult author Laura Resau will present her new novel "Star in the
Forest." 1 p.m., FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River
Ave., Okemos. (517) 349-8840.
Author Visit. Gene
Baur, author of "Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About
Animals and Food.", 1-3 p.m. FREE. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff,
2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 346-9900.
The Big Green Print Edition Release Party. Join us as we celebrate the release of The Big Green's annual print edition. 4-6 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave. Okemos. (517) 349-8840.
Sunday, April 25
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
Food and Your Health Film/Discussion Series. 'Fabulous
Fats!" by Mary Toscano, CNE (65 min.) 2 p.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing
Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. 517 862-0866.
Toastmasters Spring Conference. (Please see details Apr. 23)
EVENTS
Komen Mid-Michigan Race for the Cure. 11 a.m. The State Capitol Building, Capitol Ave. at Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517)373-2353. www.komenmidmichigan.org.
Pet adoption. Take
home a cat or dog from the Ingham County Animal Shelter. Noon-4 p.m.
FREE. Soldan's Feed and Pet Supplies, 1802 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos.
(517) 676-8370.
Art Auction for Haiti Medical Relief. Featuring
paintings, drawings, photographs and more. Meet an earthquake survivor
while he shares his story. 1-5 p.m. FREE. MSU Union, MSU Campus, East
Lansing.
Codependents Anonymous. A
fellowship with the common purpose to develop healthy relationships. 2
p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing.
(517) 672-4072. www.cadl.org.
In Stitches Knit-in. As
a beginner or an expert, drop in to work on projects or share your
ideas. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol
Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363.
Atheists and Humanists Dinner Meeting. John
Albright, a retired Lansing State Journal reporter, will speak. 5 p.m.
FREE. Great Wall Buffet Restaurant, 4832 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing. www.mmah.org.
MUSIC
Greater Lansing Community Concert. Featuring
the clarinet and string quintet. Presented by the MSU College of Music.
2 p.m. FREE. Hospice of Lansing, 4052 Legacy Parkway, Suite 200,
Lansing.
Beaumont Brass. A
brass quintet composed of many of the Lansing Symphony's principal
musicians. 3 p.m. $10-$15. Plymouth Congregational Church, 2001 E.
Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 487-5001.
Symphony Band and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony. Presented
by the MSU College of Music. 7 p.m. $8-$10, FREE for students. Wharton
Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON.
MSU College of Music Concert. Featuring
faculty artists Molly Fillmore and Alan Nathan. 7 p.m. $8-$10, FREE for
students. Music Building Auditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517)
355-3345.
Jazz Doggs. Featuring
Dan Johnson on sax, Dick Johnson on bass, Ron Moore on guitar and Eric
Payne on drums. 10 p.m. No Cover. Stober's Bar, 812
THEATER AND FILM
"Rent." 2 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 21)
"Third." 2 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
"Dragonsong." 2 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 23)
"Seussical: The Musical." 3 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 24)
"Swing City." 3 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 23)
"Wasted." Local
producers Jerry Spears and Aaron Greer will premiere their first
feature film. 7 p.m. Celebration Cinema, 200 E. Edgewood Blvd.,
Lansing. (517) 507-1803. www.clickbangproductions.com.
Monday, April 26
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Opportunities: Michigan and Beyond. Send registration to rsvpespp@msu.edu. All day, FREE. MSU Union, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 432-8832.
Nature for Toddlers. "My Cub and I." Participants will enjoy nature activities, stories and songs. 9 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. $31. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866.
Job seekers support group. A
structured approach to job seeking. 10 a.m.-Noon. FREE. Women's Center
of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 372-9163.
Real Talk about Health and Wellness. A
group that teaches women self-care management. 12:30-2 p.m. FREE.
Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.
(517) 372-9163.
Dancing for Birth class. Women learn movements
designed to encourage 'vertical birth.' 7-8:15 p.m. FREE. Heartdance
Studio, 1806 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 410-1976. www.DancingForBirth.com.
EVENTS
BFA Thesis Exhibition. Solo
exhibition featuring printmaking and installation work by Lennon
Wolcott. 7-8 p.m. FREE. Kresge Art Museum, MSU Campus, East Lansing.
(517) 432-3961. www.art.msu.edu.
MUSIC
Earl Nelson Singers Company. 7:30 p.m. FREE. First Presbyterian Church, 510 W. Ottawa St., Lansing. (517) 882-1293. www.earlnelsonsingers.com.
THEATER AND AUDITIONS
Auditions for "Smoke on the Mountain." Cold
readings from the script (available in the LCC Library). 7-11 p.m.
FREE. LCC Gannon Building, 422 N Washington Sqr., Lansing. (517)
483-1488.
LITERATURE AND POETRY
Spring BabyTime. 10:30-11 a.m. (Please see details Apr. 21)
Fanged Fiction Book Group Meeting. The
horror reading group will discuss "Horns," a novel by Joe Hill. 7 p.m.
FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing.
(517) 316-7495.
Tuesday, April 27
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Opportunities: Michigan and Beyond. Addressing a range of climate change issues related to Michigan. Send registration to rsvpespp@msu.edu. 8:30 a.m.-Noon. FREE. MSU Union, East Lansing. (517) 432-8832.
Not-So-Happy Endings support group. For
women who are ending a relationship. 6 p.m. FREE with registration.
Women's Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing.
(517) 896-3311.
Schizophrenics Anonymous Self-Help Support Group. A
program of the Schizophrenia And Related Disorders Alliance of America.
10 a.m. FREE. Clinton- Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Center,
second floor room 215-F, 812 E. Jolly Road, Lansing. (517) 346-8300. www.ceicmh.org. 6 p.m. FREE. Sparrow Professional Building, second floor, conference room A, 1200 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 485-3775.
Personal Safety Awareness and Self-Defense Seminar. Presented
by Sgt. Southworth and Officer Churchill. 5 p.m. $10. Grace Lutheran
Church, 528 N. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd., Lansing. (517) 372-1455.
Urban Gardening and Farming Speaker Series. Featuring
three area experts. RSVP at www. capitalgainsmedia.com. 5:30 p.m. FREE.
Perspective 2, 319 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 853-5880.
Blogging. Experience
with a mouse, Windows and basic word processing skills required. Call
to register. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S.
Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 367-6363.
Master Composter. 5 week
class on composting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20 for series. Fenner Nature
Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing. (517) 676-7207. fofnc.org.
Spring Garden Series: Growing an Herb Garden. Presented
by Coleen French of French Garden Creations. 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. CADL
Okemos Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. (517) 347-2021.
Widowed Persons Support Group. Facilitated
by Susan K. Zimmerman & Dan Popoff. 7-9 p.m. FREE. University
Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing. (517) 339-4675. www.ulcel.org.
EVENTS
Weekday Spring Wildflower Walk. A guided walk with a naturalist. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $2. Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, Meridian Township. (517) 349-3866.
Dining Out for Life
Join
the Lansing Area AIDS Network (LAAN) on Thursday, April 29, for a
fundraising event, Dining Out For Life. Simply dine out at any of the
participating Lansing restaurants, and a portion of your bill will be
donated to LAAN. This donation will help people living with HIV and
AIDS in the Central Michigan Region. The restaurants are: Coral Gables
in East Lansing (breakfast and lunch), Coffee Jam in Lansing (all day),
Pablo’s Old Town Restaurant in Lansing (all day) and Sawyer’s Gourmet
Pancake House in Lansing (dinner, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Dining Out
For Life is held annually in 60 cities in the U.S. and Canada, and 2010
is LAAN’s first year participating. If you attend the fundraiser at any
of the participating restaurants, you will be entered into a prize
drawing. First prize is $500 cash, second prize is a $100 gift
certificate, and third prize is a $50 gift certificate. The winners
will be drawn and announced on Tuesday, May 4, at 8:45 a.m. on the Tim Barron Morning Show, WQTX, 92.1FM.
After-School Gaming. Teens
are invited to play “Rock Band” and “Guitar Hero” on the library's big
screen. . 3-6 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road,
East Lansing. (517) 351-2420.
Codependents Anonymous. 5:45-7 p.m. Everybody Reads Books and Stuff, 2019 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (Please see details Apr. 25)
Grand River Connection. A
networking night. Food and beverages will be provided. Sponsored by the
Eyde Company. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Temple Building, 500 E. Grand River Ave.,
Lansing.
Lansing Workers' Center. Wage theft, Workers
Compensation benefit cut-off, denial of unemployment benefits and more.
7 p.m. FREE. North Star Center, 106 Lathrop St., Lansing. (517)
371-2001.
MUSIC
New Horizons Band Performance. Presented
by the MSU Community Music School. 1:30 p.m. FREE. Burcham Hills
Retirement Community, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing. (517) 355-7661.
Chamber Choir and Collegiate Choir. Presented by the MSU College
of Music. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10, FREE for students. Martin Luther Chapel,
444 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 332-0778.
THEATER
"South Pacific." The
Rodgers & Hammerstein classic. Directed by Bartlett Sher. 7:30 p.m.
$31.50- $67.50. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing.
1-800-WHARTON. www.whartoncenter.com.
LITERATURE AND POETRY
39ers book club. A
discussion of "The Girl with the Tangerine Scarf" by Mohja Kahf. 10:15
a.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive,
Lansing. (517) 321-4014 ext. 612. www.dtdl.org.
Spring StoryTime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. & 6:30-7:15 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
Speculative Book Discussion. A
discussion of "Soon I Will be Invincible" by Austin Grossman. 6:30-
7:30 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave.,
Lansing. (517) 367-6363. www.cadl.org.
Wednesday, April 28
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
ESOL Reading Group. 1-2:30 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 21)
Alter This! (Grades
6-12). Help the library recycle by creating your own altered book from
old discards. Call to register. 4 p.m. FREE. CADL South Lansing
Library, 3500 S. Cedar St., Lansing. (517) 272-9840.
Scrabble Club. Join
other Scrabble fans for a chance to play with new partners and learn to
improve your score. 6-7:45 p.m. FREE. Delta Township District Library,
5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing.
Backyard Fruit Tree Pest Management. Topics
include monitoring for pests, organic options, insects, diseases and
more. 7-9 p.m. $10. C. Ross Hilliard Bldg. 121 E. Maple St., Mason.
(517) 676-7292.
EVENTS
LCC GSA Drag Race. Sponsored by the Gay Straight Alliance. 11 a.m. $1. Lansing Community College, 500 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing. (517) 483-1209. www.lcc.edu.
Spring Salad Luncheon. Salads,
bratwurst and sauerkraut. Also includes dessert. 11:30 a.m. $7. Lansing
Liederkranz Club, 5828 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. (517) 882-6330.
llcgerman.com.
Sexual assault survivor support group. Hope and
healing for women. Registration required. 6:30- 7:45 p.m. FREE. Women's
Center of Greater Lansing, 1710 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517)
372-9163.
Swing Dance. Part of the 30th annual Jazz
Spectacular. Co-sponsored by the MSU University Activities Board. 8
p.m. FREE. MSU Union, MSU Campus, East Lansing. www.msu.edu.
MUSIC
Jazz Ensembles. Part of the 30th annual Jazz Spectacular. 12:30-7 p.m. FREE. MSU Union, MSU Campus, East Lansing. www.music.msu.edu.
CMS Drum Circle. Drums
will be available at the circle, but participants are invited to bring
their own. 7:30 p.m. $10. MSU Community Music School, 841-B Timberlane
St., East Lansing. (517) 355-7661.
MSU College of Music Concert. Featuring faculty artist Suren Bagratuni. 7:30 p.m. $8-$10, FREE for students. Music Building Auditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing. (517) 355-3345. www.music.msu.edu.
Wilson Center Benefit Concert. Featuring
the DeWitt Community Concert Band and the Meridian Community Band. 7:30
p.m. $5. St. Johns High School, 501 W. Sickles St., St. Johns. (517)
641-4264.
THEATER
"South Pacific." 7:30 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 27)
LITERATURE AND POETRY
Spring BabyTime. 10:30-11 a.m. (Please see details Apr. 21)
Society of Arts & Letters Poetry Reading. Area
High School champions recite their winning works of poetry. 7 p.m.
FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 1982 Grand River Ave., Okemos. (517)
349-8840.
Thursday, April 29
CLASSES AND SEMINARS
Introductory Yoga Class. For beginners or students who would like to experience a Viniyoga class. 9:30-11 a.m. FREE. Center for Yoga, 1780 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing. (517) 351-6640.
English Discoveries Online. This
learning program is for speakers of other languages. Call to register.
10-11:30 a.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave.,
Lansing. (517) 367-6363.
Online Job Searching. Sign up and
learn how to use several online job search sites. Call to register
6:30-8 p.m. FREE. CADL Downtown Lansing Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave.,
Lansing. (517) 367-6363.
EVENTS
The Girl Scouts Baker's Dozen Cookie Dessert Bake-Off. Area
chefs will compete to see who can create the best dessert from Girl
Scout cookies. 5:30 p.m. Perspective 2, 319 E. Grand River Ave.,
Lansing.
MUSIC
Byron Stripling. Trumpeter
and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad
Jones and Frank Foster. 7:30 p.m. $35. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East
Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON.
THEATER
"Amy's Wish." 7 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
"South Pacific." 7:30 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 27)
LITERATURE AND POETRY
Spring StoryTime. 1:30-2:15 p.m. (Please see details Apr. 22)
Planet Fiction Writer's Discussion Group and Workshop. 7:30 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing. (517) 316-7495.
