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A lap-sit story time for babies and toddlers with their adult caregivers! Older siblings are welcome to attend. Rhymes, songs, cuddles, and play are all included. No pre-registration is required for this program.

The automotive industry was at the center of producing war ordnance during WWII, and Lansing was one of the crucial places for this work. Join us for the next installment in our lecture series and learn about the amount of Lansing’s production, the role of women, “E” awards from the government and labor/management relations, the unexpected “heroes” of production, transportation, the questioning of capitalism, and the UAW strike of General Motors, 1945-46.

Michael Rodriguez is the librarian for American History, English and American Literature, and performing arts for MSU Libraries. He is the author of RE OLDS and Industrial Lansing (Arcadia, 2004), and the producer of the film RE Olds and the First Auto City (Films on Demand, 2019). His career in libraries, archives, and museums spans more than 20 years. Michael holds a PhD and has a master’s in library science.

Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.

Riverwalk Theatre presents URINETOWN
Hilariously dark musical by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
directed by Brian Farnham, music directed by Angie Schwab

Shows November 7-10 & 14-17, 2024
7pm Thurs, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun

A deliciously subversive satire that skewers everything from corporate greed to municipal corruption, all while delivering some of the wittiest and most inventive songs to grace the stage. Blending social commentary, dark humor, and infectious melodies, Urinetown is an entertaining theatrical experience that will leave audiences both laughing and thinking.

Tickets: https://www.riverwalktheatre.com/box-office.html
Adults: $24, Senior/Student/Military: $20; Children (up to 12): $12

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps—to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!”

STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Whether as an acoustic duo or a full band, they play timeless “feel good music” from the 60s and 70s alongside their original songs. Their self-titled EP, released in 2012, has won several awards, including WYCE's Jammie Award for "Best Short Form Album."

The duo has also served as the supporting act for music icon Smokey Robinson of Motown and the legendary rock band Kansas. Serita’s fiery, blues- and soul-infused vocals come straight from the heart, delivering a performance that is connected, dynamic, raw, versatile, engaging, and constantly emotive. The duo’s intuitive musical chemistry is evident, taking the audience on a journey through various genres with musical excellence and deep heart. When performing with their full band, the energy is amplified, making covers their own and bringing original songwriting to life. Serita just BRINGS IT. EVERY TIME!

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps—to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!”

STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Since their serendipitous inception in a Southern Utah piano shop, The Piano Guys have established themselves as an unstoppable musical force. This quartet, consisting of Jon Schmidt (pianist, songwriter), Steven Sharp Nelson (cellist, songwriter), Paul Anderson (producer, videographer), and Al van der Beek (music producer, songwriter), emerged as a musical phenomenon seemingly overnight. They have consistently delivered audacious compositions that effortlessly transcend the confines of style and genre, paving the way for a wildly successful career. In 2023, they unveiled their 13th album, "Unstoppable," a compilation of exhilarating and emotionally profound cover songs written over the past two years.

“Who would have ever thought four middle-aged dads from Utah filming classically influenced music in nature could ever succeed at the outset?” asks member Steven Sharp Nelson. “Our favorite thing is to find a way to be on the fringes of possibility. We like to combine things you would never expect to find together—but are close enough to make sense. It has been our mindset from the beginning.”

Since their official debut in 2011, The Piano Guys have unleashed 13 albums, securing six No. 1 debuts on Billboard's Top Classical Albums chart. Their music has amassed a staggering 2 billion-plus global streams, while their YouTube videos have garnered over 1.6 billion views. Their Spotify presence alone boasts nearly 2 million monthly listeners. They've sold out concert venues in almost every corner of the globe and have cultivated a devoted fan base numbering in the millions. THE PIANO GUYS have earned recognition from publications like The New York Times, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, and Mashable. They've also graced the screens of major television networks, with appearances on CBS Sunday Morning, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show.

Riverwalk Theatre presents URINETOWN
Hilariously dark musical by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
directed by Brian Farnham, music directed by Angie Schwab

Shows November 7-10 & 14-17, 2024
7pm Thurs, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun

A deliciously subversive satire that skewers everything from corporate greed to municipal corruption, all while delivering some of the wittiest and most inventive songs to grace the stage. Blending social commentary, dark humor, and infectious melodies, Urinetown is an entertaining theatrical experience that will leave audiences both laughing and thinking.

Tickets: https://www.riverwalktheatre.com/box-office.html
Adults: $24, Senior/Student/Military: $20; Children (up to 12): $12

Dan Wilson is a distinguished jazz guitarist, celebrated for his soulful tone, intricate improvisation, and masterful blending of jazz and blues with gospel influences, and captivates audiences with his engaging
and expressive performances.
This event will be available to livestream.

Generously sponsored by the Jenny Chung and Family for Human Rights Fund.