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Hundreds of vendors crowd streets at art festivals in East Lansing
The East Lansing Art Festival and the MSU Arts and Crafts Show took over north campus and the downtown streets Saturday and Sunday, replacing the typical weekend traffic with the tents of over 200 combined art vendors.Renee Dwyer, who ran the merchandise booth for the East Lansing fair, said that the festival brings in revenue to the area at a time of year when most of its patrons are away for summer break."It's a really great thing for our community to have when the students are gone because it helps bring people to our downtown businesses," Dwyer said. "They need...
MSU Wharton Center announces 2024-2025 performing arts season
Michigan State University Wharton Center made tickets for the upcoming 2024-2025 performing arts season available on its website this morning at 9 a.m. Several Broadway musicals, plays and shows are headed to East Lansing and will begin Oct. 4."Our season centers around experience; (it's) about finding those moments of joy," Wharton Center Executive Director Eric Olmscheid said. "Our goal is to offer the chance to find those life-affirming moments on stage."Last year's season consisted of different musicals, such as "Mamma Mia!", "Hairspray" and "Funny Girl," and the upcoming season aims to continue bringing Broadway extraordinaire to campus."The power of theater...
There are Only Three Locations of This Restaurant Left in Michigan
Michigan is filled to the brim with various restaurants, both small or independent places, and chain restaurants, but there are only three locations left of one restaurant within the Mitten State. As is the way of life, change is inevitable. And that means that we will see restaurants come and...
Fieri Approved? Lansing ‘DD&D’ Fave Switches Up Its Menu
The Food Network's Guy Fieri has brought his show "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives" to Michigan more than a dozen times. One of his favorite stops in the state is changing things up. If you haven't been to Lansing's Meat BBQ recently, they're spicing things up with some new menu items....
Michigan Spot With Two Locations Named Most Unusual Diner In U.S.
When looking for a casual spot with affordable prices for a meal, a Michigan diner is an incredible choice. Their unique atmosphere and retro charm make for an unforgettable dining experience. And for good reason, one restaurant in Michigan was just named one of the most unusual diners in America.
Dog bites and shark week: Whitmer talks about how to run a tough campaign in 2024
What do candidates need in order to be prepared to run for office in November? Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had simple advice for attendees of her Fight Like Hell PAC training in East Lansing on Friday: Door-knocking is important and make sure your tetanus shot is up to date. “I got three dog bites my first […] The post Dog bites and shark week: Whitmer talks about how to run a tough campaign in 2024 appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Unveiling The Top Tattoo Shops In Lansing: A Deep Dive Into Customer Reviews
Have you felt the urge to get a tattoo but not sure where to go? Maybe you've got a few under your belt and feeling the sudden impulse to get some fresh ink. There are many places in the greater Lansing area that provide these services... but where to go?
Michigan Spot With Two Locations Named Most Unusual Diner In U.S.
When looking for a casual spot with affordable prices for a meal, a Michigan diner is an incredible choice. Their unique atmosphere and retro charm make for an unforgettable dining experience. And for good reason, one restaurant in Michigan was just named one of the most unusual diners in America.
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