Community Calendar

The 2022 Max's Race will partner with The Davies Project in 2022 for our 17th annual 5k run/walk on the beautiful campus of Michigan State University. Participate in-person or virtually. Virtual participation could include running, walking, biking, swimming, or kayaking in a place near you. Consider a scavenger hunt of Max's favorite things such as the moon, the color orange, or MSU's mascot Sparty to honor the legacy of Max who passed away at the age of 6 due to complications from meningitis. Proceeds from the event will support free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges. All participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt and finishers medal.

Explore your science center with select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents, and lighting stimuli. Guests can expect a limited building capacity, pop-up activity, and map designating the sensory experiences in each exhibit.

Dates: June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24 (Last Saturday of the month)

Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ages: Children and adults of all ages welcome with their families

Capacity: Up to 250 people in building

Admission: Regular admission prices apply. Free for members. Click for details.

Abnormal art and monstrous creations brought to life… FrankenFest showcases mad, magical and mystical artwork and exhibits from the areas most intriguing vendors along with performance artists, literary guests and paranormal experts. For more info, click https://www.frankenfest.com/lansing

Feeling crafty? Join us for new open-making hours in the museum’s education wing. Bring in projects you are working on or start a new one alongside fellow community members. Basic making materials provided. Registration for this free event is required. Register here.

Join the audience for the premiere of "Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares," an original play by Christine Stoddard. The show will run 10 performances from June 15-26 at Gene Frankel Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite. The performance dates & times are as follows: (Wednesday) June 15th, (Thursday) 16th, (Friday) 17th, (Saturday) 18th, (Thursday) 23rd, (Friday) 24th - 7 PM.... (Sunday) 19th & (Sunday) 26th at 3 PM... (Saturday) June 25th @ 9PM

Maya, a young Salvadoran-American woman, navigates a treacherous terrain of adolescence, personal trauma, and uncovering buried family mythology through magic and folklore as she comes of age in Phoenix, Arizona. Her story explores mother-daughter relationships, mixed race identity, and fantasy as a coping mechanism, while featuring the movement and dance talents of our dynamic cast. This experimental piece incorporates traditional Spanish folk songs and dancing, with live singing performances.

After a two-year hiatus, Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) at Michigan State University is back for its 60th anniversary celebration of FREE outdoor theatre for mid-Michigan audiences and a free week-long theatre camp for kids. This season will include four full productions and runs from June 9 through June 26.

SCT 2022 closes its run with the comedy The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields. This 1920s whodunit has accident-prone thespians battling against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, it is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter. Directed by Brad Willcuts, this show is appropriate for all ages. Performances are June 23, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m. and June 26 at 6:30 p.m.

This 60-year community tradition continues in 2022 thanks to the generous financial contributions of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, the Rotary Club of East Lansing, Hude Legal Services PLLC, the Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters, and individual donors.

The Summer Circle Courtyard has a tiered, amphitheater-style seating area, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for personal comfort. Free parking is available just across the street from the Auditorium building. Audiences can bring their own picnic or visit our concessions stand. In the event of rain, performances will be moved to the Auditorium.

After a two-year hiatus, Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) at Michigan State University is back for its 60th anniversary celebration of FREE outdoor theatre for mid-Michigan audiences and a free week-long theatre camp for kids. This season will include four full productions and runs from June 9 through June 26.

The evening of June 17 kicks off the four performances of the SCT 2022 Late Night production of White Rabbit Red Rabbit. An actor will be given the script at the time of the performance with no rehearsal and no preparation, as Iranian playwright, Nassim Soleimanpour, examines his status as a censored writer. This show has adult themes. Performances are June 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 10 p.m.

This 60-year community tradition continues in 2022 thanks to the generous financial contributions of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, the Rotary Club of East Lansing, Hude Legal Services PLLC, the Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters, and individual donors.

The Summer Circle Courtyard has a tiered, amphitheater-style seating area, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for personal comfort. Free parking is available just across the street from the Auditorium building. Audiences can bring their own picnic or visit our concessions stand. In the event of rain, performances will be moved to the Auditorium.

After a two-year hiatus, Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) at Michigan State University is back for its 60th anniversary celebration of FREE outdoor theatre for mid-Michigan audiences and a free week-long theatre camp for kids. This season will include four full productions and runs from June 9 through June 26.

SCT 2022 closes its run with the comedy The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields. This 1920s whodunit has accident-prone thespians battling against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, it is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter. Directed by Brad Willcuts, this show is appropriate for all ages. Performances are June 23, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m. and June 26 at 6:30 p.m.

This 60-year community tradition continues in 2022 thanks to the generous financial contributions of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, the Rotary Club of East Lansing, Hude Legal Services PLLC, the Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters, and individual donors.

The Summer Circle Courtyard has a tiered, amphitheater-style seating area, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for personal comfort. Free parking is available just across the street from the Auditorium building. Audiences can bring their own picnic or visit our concessions stand. In the event of rain, performances will be moved to the Auditorium.

Join the audience for the premiere of "Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares," an original play by Christine Stoddard. The show will run 10 performances from June 15-26 at Gene Frankel Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite. The performance dates & times are as follows: (Wednesday) June 15th, (Thursday) 16th, (Friday) 17th, (Saturday) 18th, (Thursday) 23rd, (Friday) 24th - 7 PM.... (Sunday) 19th & (Sunday) 26th at 3 PM... (Saturday) June 25th @ 9PM

Maya, a young Salvadoran-American woman, navigates a treacherous terrain of adolescence, personal trauma, and uncovering buried family mythology through magic and folklore as she comes of age in Phoenix, Arizona. Her story explores mother-daughter relationships, mixed race identity, and fantasy as a coping mechanism, while featuring the movement and dance talents of our dynamic cast. This experimental piece incorporates traditional Spanish folk songs and dancing, with live singing performances.

Join us for a birthday celebration!

In celebration of Impression 5 turning 50 this year, we hope you can join us on June 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a special Member Night event.

• Make your own test tube lava lamps

• Decorate your own periodic table cookies

• Join the Youth Action Council as they unveil the new and improved Big Mouth!

• Enjoy light snacks and many more surprises!

Please RSVP by June 24 by emailing white@impression5.org or calling 517.485.8116 ext. 126. Not yet a member? Registering is easy, and scholarships are available! Register at impression5.org or inquire in person.

This event is generously sponsored by Grubaugh Orthodontics