Ancestral Remains Found in Novi in 2003 – Reburied with Honor

LANSING, MI – The Ancestral Remains of eight Anishinaabek (American Indians) uncovered by a construction company in Novi have been returned to the ground.  The Hannahville Potawatomi community, who has a historic presence in the area, deferred repatriation of the inadvertently discovered remains to the Michigan Anishinaabek Cultural Preservation and Repatriation Alliance (MACPRA).

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Approval of Millage Will Provide Continued Excellence in Our Parks

 

 

Left:  Youngsters enjoying the see saw at Risdale Park on Lansing’s southside.  Below: Georgetown Park on Lansing’s southside, which also has a neighborhood ballfield and a picnic area and shelter.

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Scratches & Cutz


Code of The Cutz represents hip-hop, caters to DJs and the community

Owner Jamie Wilkins, AKA DJ Addverse at the Capitol Area District Library Downtown. 
DJ Addverse gave a scratch/hip hop class much to the delight of the attendees.  She often involves herself with other community volunteer  activities, such as a clothes drive for The City Mission.

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LIFT TICKET – Common Ground was Taken Higher by John Legend’s Performance

LANSING, MI — Singer John Legend, his band and two back-up singers had been entertaining the audience at Common Ground for nearly 60 minutes, when suddenly Legend’s musical company left the stage. All that remained was a piano in front of him. The stage went black. One soft white spotlight fell on Legend from overhead. His fingers began to walk the keys to the tune of a familiar melody, triggering screams from the audience that reached deafening levels. John Legend performed his hit single "Ordinary People." And this, like all the songs before and after, was performed with passion, power and perfection.

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IMAGINE BRINGS LAS VEGAS STYLE ENTERTAINMENT TO THE WHARTON CENTER

 

  Featuring an internationally-acclaimed cast of some of the world’s greatest circus performers, Birdhouse Factory promises to be this year’s hottest ticket during the summer season. Bring the whole family! Don’t miss out on the fun, beauty and exuberant joy of Birdhouse Factory!

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UPDATE: THE DEPORTATION OF MARIE

      Despite grassroots attempts to stop it, the Gonzalez family is still set to be deported. With one week left, residents are making a final push to save their neighbors.

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WE REMEMBER LUTHER VANDROSS: April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005

   Grammy-winning R&B icon Luther Vandross, whose distinct tenor powered such classic ballads as “Here and Now” and “If This World Were Mine,” died Friday at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, NJ  He was 54. 

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