Inside the Arts

Actor profile: Ndegwa McCloud stands out across Lansing theatre stages 09.07.2026 3:55 ↓

Lansing actor Ndegwa McCloud's roles have included award-winning turns as a death row inmate as well as in "Little Women."

Actor profile: Holly Kay-Cannon shows her range through Riverwalk Theatre productions 02.07.2026 3:43 ↓

The productions Lansing community theater actor Holly Kay-Cannon has participated in have ranged from musicals and comedies to serious dramas.

Matt Watroba marks 50 years on stage, 40 years on the radio 25.06.2026 4:47 ↓

WKAR's Matt Watroba is marking milestones in both his music and radio career with a celebratory concert in Ann Arbor.

Lansing native Taylor Taylor's debut album has a 'sense of humor' 18.06.2026 4:25 ↓

Lansing native Taylor Taylor's first LP is called "Just Kidding, Maybe!"

Not mere 'echoes:' band brings the music of Pink Floyd to Lansing 11.06.2026 4:27 ↓

Tribute band, Echoes of Pink Floyd, will play at Grewal Hall in Lansing on Saturday.

Andy Warhol exhibition opens at the Broad Art Museum 04.06.2026 3:43 ↓

"Who is She? Andy Warhol and the Muse Reimagined" runs through July 2

Actor profile: Williamston Theatre's John Lepard discusses favorite actors, roles 28.05.2026 3:58 ↓

WKAR celebrates Mid-Michigan actors with a new series starting with Williamston Theatre co-founder John Lepard.

Jane Rosemont brings her collages to Lansing 21.05.2026 3:46 ↓

“Relatives You Didn’t Know You Had" is at the Nelson Gallery

Timothy Muffitt prepares to lead his final Lansing Symphony concert 14.05.2026 4:10 ↓

The farewell Lansing Symphony Orchestra concert for Maestro Timothy Muffitt will feature works by Dvořák and  Resphigi.

MSU photography faculty member Lara Shipley wins Guggenheim Fellowship 07.05.2026 3:25 ↓

MSU photography faculty member Lara Shipley will use her Guggenheim Fellowship to help finance an art project on wolves in Minnesota.

Former aide pens biography of the late U.S. Congressman Bob Carr 30.04.2026 4:41 ↓

Congressman Bob Carr represented East Lansing in Washington for nine terms between the mid-1970s and mid-1990s.

Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax lead the 2026-27 MSU Wharton Center schedule 29.04.2026 4:02 ↓

The Michigan State University Wharton Center's upcoming 2026-27 season will feature Sutton Foster, Yo-Yo Ma and Richard Thomas among the stars coming to East Lansing.

New music app brings back the 1970s Detroit rock radio scene 23.04.2026 4:06 ↓

The music streaming app Sonic Detroit plays the rock hits the Motor City loved and still loves.

Meet Lansing's new poet laureate Suban Nur Cooley 16.04.2026 4:46 ↓

New Lansing poet laureate Suban Nur Cooley discusses her plans for promoting poetry during her two-year term.

Capital City Film Festival is more than just movies, with live music and talkbacks 09.04.2026 4:05 ↓

In its 16th year, Lansing's Capital City Film Festival brings creators and movie buffs together for 10 days of programming.

MSU College of Music celebrates 250 years of American independence with concert series 02.04.2026 4:45 ↓

Michigan State University's concert "USA at 250 Years" will feature works from American composers

Ingham County's Tollgate Drain Wetlands now home to poetry displays celebrating water, nature 26.03.2026 4:48 ↓

Lansing's poet laureate used grant money to hold a poetry contest around the theme "We Are Water." The winning submissions are now on display at the Tollgate Drain Wetlands.

"Gatz" brings unique "The Great Gatsby" interpretation to Ann Arbor 24.03.2026 3:22 ↓

The classic novel is read cover to cover during day-long play

Downtown Lansing's Nelson Gallery celebrates five years of promoting local artists 19.03.2026 4:41 ↓

Nelson Gallery in downtown Lansing is celebrating its fifth anniversary Friday.

Potterville native becomes Academy Award winner after directing short film 19.03.2026 4:54 ↓

Potterville, Michigan native and director Sam A. Davis received an Academy Award Sunday for his short film "The Singers."

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna coming to MSU 12.03.2026 5:05 ↓

Nine Inch Nails founding drummer Chris Vrenna now teaches and creates music for video games. He's heading to the Michigan State University Museum for a panel discussion.

The Second City to bring improv comedy and laughs to Marshall 05.03.2026 2:54 ↓

The renowned comedy troupe Second City will visit the Franke Center in Marshall Friday

From Broadway to the Wharton Center: 2026-27 schedule includes "Phantom," "Lion King" and more 03.03.2026 5:10 ↓

The Michigan State University Wharton Center is releasing its 2026-27 Broadway season schedule including performances of "The Lion King" and "The Phantom of the Opera."

Riverwalk Theatre stages punk rock take on the Bible with 'Jesus Christ Superstar' 26.02.2026 4:09 ↓

Lansing's Riverwalk Theatre is presenting the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Broad Art Museum installation asks questions about the siren song of AI, doomscrolling 19.02.2026 4:15 ↓

"Synthetic Sirens" is on display at the Michigan State University Broad Art Museum through mid-July.