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musicconnection.com
Rod MacDonald at the Cul-de-Sac Soundtrack, Ann Arbor, MI
Players: Rod MacDonald, vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica; Cheryl Dawdy, vocals. A traveling poet, composer, musician and street performer—these are all the requisite qualities of one known as a troubadour. Singer-songwriter Rod MacDonald has fulfilled all those roles, including the author of three books, for nearly five decades. He’s released over 15 albums, with his latest being Undo the Damage.
thelivingstonpost.com
Work Skills annual holiday art event set for Nov. 14
Work Skills Corporation’s annual Artisan Corner Holiday Art Walk is set for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 100 Summit Street in Brighton. The annual Holiday Art Walk is a chance to shop local, meet talented artists, and discover gifts that come with a story. Visitors can browse an inviting collection of original artwork created by Artisan Corner artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, resin art, mixed-media pieces and other one-of-a-kind finds.
lansingcitypulse.com
A Nightmare at the Soul Lounge
A Night at the Soul Lounge, a regular gathering for R&B, hip-hop and soul enthusiasts, returns to Grewal Hall Friday for its spookiest night of the year. The lineup includes DJs Kaels and JMT, hip-hop/soul artist MikeyyAustin and house band Caleb Robinson & Reaching. Attendees are encouraged to wear their...
lansingcitypulse.com
Trick or Treat on the Square
Families are invited to get into the Halloween spirit during Downtown Lansing Inc.’s annual Trick or Treat on the Square. More than 40 local businesses and community partners will hand out candy to costume-clad trick or treaters. There will also be a costume contest, Halloween-themed games and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, a visit from local Ghostbuster Ryan Homes and live entertainment by magician Chad Banister and DJ Metro Melik. Several participating downtown businesses will offer special deals and discounts during the event.
lansingcitypulse.com
A long time coming: Lansing celebrates Root Doctor Day with one-shot reunion concert
Some scary days are coming up on the calendar. Halloween? scary. Election Day? so scary. Thanksgiving? What’s scarier than rehashing the election with your relatives?. Fortunately, this year there’s a new, non-scary holiday in the mix: Nov. 2, aka Root Doctor Day. By the authority of the mayor and the City Council, it is now your civic duty to bask in the healing soul-shine of Lansing’s premier blues-jazz-R&B band.
WLNS
concentratemedia.com
“Where steel sharpens steel”: Inside Ypsilanti’s decade-long hip-hop haven
Before The Dojo became a home for hip-hop artists in Ypsilanti, it was an idea sparked by a simple question: What could one artist do to help others grow?. Nearly a decade later, Harlin Duke Newcomb’s monthly open mic, held the first Friday of every month, has become a gathering place for emcees to test new material, build confidence, and connect with a community that values their craft.
The Detroit News
Tally Hall expands reunion tour, 'blown away' by fan response
Reunited Ann Arbor pop-rock outfit Tally Hall is expanding its upcoming run of shows to meet fan demand. The band has added a second Los Angeles show to its itinerary on May 3, joining the already announced May 2 concert. The band also moved to larger venues in Philadelphia (April 14), Chicago (April 18) and San Diego (May 1). In addition to its previously announced April 17 concert at the Michigan Theater, a listing for a second Michigan Theater concert appeared Oct. 28 on Ticketmaster's website, but has since been removed. The new listing was for an April 16 show, which was not a part of the group's expanded tour announcement on Oct. 29. Tickets for the April 17 concert at the Michigan Theater go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 30 via Ticketmaster, with a general onsale to follow at 12 p.m. Meanwhile, the group said on X it has been "BLOWN AWAY" by the response to its reunion. PEOPLE OF THE EARTH…We underestimated the response. THANK YOU. We’re doing our best to accommodate. We’ve upgraded to larger venues where possible, and added a show. Details will be shared at 10am tomorrow (Thursday). WE’RE BLOWN AWAY. Wow. — Tally
lansingcitypulse.com
First-ever HIDE Fest celebrates movies, music and Halloween at Lake Lansing Park South
Independent filmmaker Paul Rothman is proud to be able to give back to the community he grew up in through a new event he’s organizing, Haslett Independent Discoveries and Entertainment Fest. The fest’s profits go toward repairing damage from the 70-mile-per-hour winds that blew through Haslett’s Lake Lansing Park...
lansingcitypulse.com
Celebrating nonprofits, churches and volunteers
Adam Williams, the founder and executive director of MissionsFilled, created his online learning and community network to connect churches, local nonprofits and volunteers to help support family wellness and charitable goals. Williams saw those goals bear fruit as MissionsFilled hosted its second annual Community Champion Volunteer Fair at Lansing Mall...
everafterinthewoods.com
This Michigan Bookstore Has 70,000 Books and Feels Like a Maze
Somewhere between the shelves, a Captain Picard cut-out keeps watch near a Ramses sarcophagus. Yes, inside a used bookstore. And that’s before you count the 70,000-plus titles packed floor to ceiling. The aisles run narrow and twisty. Books pile up on the floor in tidy towers. LeVar Burton once...
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Events of Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Halloween Town Trunk or Treat. 5 PM to 7 PM. Join us for a howling good time at Keeley Park! Our annual Halloween Town Trunk-or-Treat is back and spookier than ever! Bring your family and friends for a night of tricks, treats, and community fun! Free event for all! Businesses can sign up for a trunk using this link: https://forms.gle/41cZd9LLb1FujG528.
thesuntimesnews.com
Dexter Drama Club Presents The Pre-Story of Peter Pan
The Dexter Drama Club opened the curtain on their 2026-27 season, in the Performing Arts Center at Dexter High School, the weekend of 10/22 – 10/25, with Peter and the Star Catcher, a whimsical look at the backstory for the characters of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. Based on the 2004 novel by Daryl Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and The Star Catcher is a novel set in 1885 that spins a tale of treachery on the high seas, with a dose of magic thrown in. The original book of Peter Pan was published in 1902, with the Disney animated movie produced in 1954.
Michigan Daily
Meet the candidates for Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees
With a new downtown library on the horizon, Ann Arbor voters have a decision on their hands. In the Nov. 3 midterm elections, four candidates are competing for three open seats on the Ann Arbor District Library Board, which oversees the AADL’s operations and budget. Cassie Haynes, Rachel Goldberg...
iwuwildcats.com
Dykema Named Crossroads League Men's Golfer of the Week
JACKSON, Mich. - Indiana Wesleyan Men's Golfer Sam Dykema was named the Crossroads League Men's Golfer of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. Dykema tied for first at the LTU Whistling Straits Classic after finishing with a round 1 score of -1 (71). The event was called after 1 round of play due to fog, but Dykema's performance led all Wildcats and helped the team end 8th of 17 teams.