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Wharton Center Presents: Branford Marsalis

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

Get ready to turn up the volume as three time Grammy award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis energizes Wharton Center’s Great Hall stage. Known throughout the globe, Branford not only brings the renowned Marsalis name back to East Lansing, but also an exuberant night of virtuosic, live-in-concert playing. “Intricacy and intensity go hand-in-hand” says the Newark Star-Ledger, “a realm of sensual riches that offer all kinds of ways to nourish the spirit…” affirms Jazziz.

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Lansing’s Women Business Organization Celebrates 25th “Silver” Anniversary Founders’ Day Awards Brunch

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

Lansing, MI — On Saturday, April 21, 2007, The Greater Lansing Area Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. (NANBPWC) will celebrate 25 years of service to the Lansing area community. This year’s silver anniversary theme, “Honoring our Past, Celebrating Today & Embracing the Future,” will be reflected through a visual historical presentation during the brunch.

Renovating and Remodeling Your House

Rina Risper18 years ago07 mins

Deane Nelson, allied member ASID, Designer of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, A Division of Michael Fischer Builders, LLC at the 2007 Michigan State University Spring Home and Garden Show explaining their product line. Photo TNCP.

Don’t want to move but need to spice up your living area, add to the value of your home through renovation or remodeling.

Upscale Goes Green: Homeowners Focus Increasingly on Sustainable Energy, Renewable Building Material

Rina Risper18 years ago06 mins

Green builder, Laurey Wyble (left) at her booth at the 2007 Michigan State University Spring Home and Garden Show.

At Laurey Wyble Custom Builder they feel that it is their responsibility to our planet, as well as future generations to take care of what we have been given.

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2nd Annual Earth Day Unity Festival

Rina Risper18 years ago02 mins

Celebrating Earth Day is becoming more and more popular as gas prices rise and high pollution begins to affect smaller communities. Do your part and conserve. Photo TNCP.

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Play Review – A Voice of Good Hope

Rina Risper18 years ago06 mins

Author and Director Kristine Thatcher celebrates the life and spirit of Barbara Jordan, the First African American woman from the Deep South elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in this cross-cultural play.

Sankofa Shule’s New Leader and Board Shares Vision for the School

Rina Risper18 years ago09 mins

The new leader of Sankofa Shule, Theo Overton, surrounded by students, brings expertise and passion for teaching and reaching
students.

“The strong leadership that Theo brings to the school will help to bring it back to its initial
foundation of academic excellence,” says
Murray Edwards,
Sankofa board president.

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren?

Rina Risper18 years ago011 mins

You’re not alone: Above: (L) Three generations: Cheirie Watts, O’tia Jenkins and Francine Watts, who is sitting next to Judy Harrison.
Below: Margaret McLouth and her grandson, Charles “Chuck” McLouth. They all participate in a local kinship care support group. TNCP Photos.

Exclusive Interview with TNCP: The Champ Cena Is Still Here

Rina Risper18 years ago05 mins

On Sunday April 1, World Wrestling Entertainment presents WrestleMania 23; live from Ford Field in Detroit, Mi. At the event WWE Champion John Cena will defend his championship against Shawn Michaels. A three-time champion and former body builder, Cena is experienced, in shape, and ready for what many wrestling analysts say will be his biggest challenge to date. The Champ is still here, but first he has to stand up to our interview questions.

LANSING WELCOMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR E. LYNN HARRIS

Rina Risper18 years ago04 mins

Spring Author Series

E. Lynn Harris

FREE tickets are available at these CADL locations:
Main Library and South Lansing. You may also request tickets by calling 517-367-6348. There will be a presentation and book signing at the Lansing Center Ballroom.