“They Call It The Blues” Performance Portraits Exhibit

 

 

 

A Simple Elegance gallery will present " they call it the blues". This exhibit features, photographer, Richard Galosy’s performance portraits of blues musicians during performances at Lansing BluesFest, Wharton Center and the Creole Gallery.

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Graffiti Art Is Making A Mark At Local Businesses

LANSING, MI — Graffiti  n. pl. graf·fi·ti (-t) – A drawing or inscription made on a wall or other surface, usually so as to be seen by the public. Often used in the plural.

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A Celebration of Caribbean Culture: Food, Music and Dance

LANSING, MI —  For the last 12 years, people have had the opportunity to experience the sounds, taste and feel of the Caribbean during the Caribbean Festival celebration of music, culture and food.

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Group Circulates Petitions to Recall Lansing Mayor Virgil Bernero

 

LANSING, MI —    A local recall committee began circulating petitions in hopes of removing Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero from his seat. Recently, Ingham County’s election committee approved the recall petition language. The committee has 90 days to gather nearly 8,500 signatures.

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Drive for Diversity Program hits Stride in Third Year

 

The Drive for Diversity® program is enjoying a breakout year in just its third season. Drive for Diversity® is an ethnic and gender minority driver and crew member development program run by Access Marketing & Communications.

 

 

PHOTO:  Jesus Hernandez celebrates his victory at Hickory Motor Speedway

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“Lost Boy” from Lansing to study engineering at Michigan Tech

LANSING, MI — Peter Mabil De Aluel  who attended Lansing Community College for two years and now is at Michigan Technical University had a long journey before coming to the United States under the Lost Boys of Sudan program.

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BUSINESS: Preuss Animal House is Open to the Public

[Print edition correction]
In our August 20th issue, we misspelled the name "Preuss".  P-R-E-U-S-S is the correct spelling.  We apologize if we caused any inconveniences.

LANSING, MI —   Preuss Animal House located at 1127 North Cedar Street.  It  has become a welcome member of Old Town’s growing business  and artist community, in a large way.

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Councilwoman Joan Bauer Emerges from Crowded Primary Victorious


 

 

LANSING, MI —  There are about 70,000 registered voters in the 68th District. Only 14 % of Ingham County residents voted on August 8, 2006.

 

 

 

 

Photo: Joan Bauer won with almost 33% of the vote

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Thousands attend African American parade and festivities

LANSING, MI — Despite the numerous construction projects along the parade route, the African American Parade got underway on Saturday, August 5, 2006, with all the grandeur and good humor as in the past 7 years.

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Sankofa Announces New Chief School Officer

 

 

 

LANSING, MI – Sankofa Shule Public School Academy announced Dr. Saleef Kafajouffe as its new Chief School Officer (CSO) on Tuesday, July 25, at Sankofa Shule Public School Academy at 4817 Bristol Road in Lansing. At the news conference,  will announce key elements of his vision for the school’s future.

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