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Spring Arbor, MI · Arts & Culture
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Mardi Gras La’Mi previews 2027 with Gumbo Connect
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Mardi Gras La’Mi is inviting the community to pull up a chair and share a bowl of gumbo. The group will host Gumbo Connect: Let’s See What’s Cooking for 2027 on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Allen Neighborhood Center.
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Events of October 16, 17, and 18, 2026
Storyfest Presents Silver Tales with Jeff Doyle. 1 PM to 3 PM. Join storyteller Jeff Doyle to enjoy tales for the young at heart! Jeff’s gift for keeping it real highlights the truths of human nature. His storytelling began around the campfire with Jeff’s favorite tale, The Blue Ape, and he soon became renowned for his scary storytelling genius. As a father, a dreamer, and an average guy, Jeff sometimes sees things through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy. He finds humor in everyday life and crafts stories that evoke everything from laughter to tears, captivating listeners of all ages. This event will take place at the Crouch Center. 1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.
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Hop Aboard At This Michigan Railway Museum That Brings Out Your Inner Child Like Nothing Else
Some places have a way of making you forget you’re an adult with responsibilities, a mortgage, and a suspicious number of unread emails, and the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan is absolutely one of those places. One look at a working steam locomotive and suddenly none of that...
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Coldwater girls golf tied for sixth after first day of MHSAA D2 LP Finals
EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The first round of the MHSAA Division 2 Lower Peninsula Girls Golf Finals, held at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers West Golf Course, found Coldwater tied for 6th place with Haslett; both teams registered a score of 367. On a miserable day weather wise, Forest Hills Central took a commanding lead, shooting a team score of 323 which was 17 strokes better than second place South Lyon.
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Pauline McOmber: Hastings’ pioneering woman industrialist
At a time when most manufacturing businesses in Hastings were owned and managed by men, Pauline Schultz McOmber quietly built a remarkable career in the women’s garment industry. From a modest invention developed while working in a downtown dry-goods store, she eventually became associated with factories employing dozens of workers and selling women’s clothing accessories across much of the country.
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy to Make Ark Debut
When Will Oldham performs as folk musician Bonnie “Prince” Billy, he reaches his way toward a parallel reality shared only by the musicians and the audience sharing a room together. The path forward is dark and unknown, but the song’s structure provides a roadmap shaped by the energy of the people in the room. With any luck, Oldham and his audience will find their way to that parallel reality when he makes his debut at The Ark on Oct. 19.
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Howell Opera House restoration gets boost from Lake Trust Foundation
The Lake Trust Foundation has made a contribution of $250,000 toward the restoration of the historic Howell Opera House. “The Howell Opera House represents both the community’s history and its future potential,” said David Snodgrass, president and CEO of Lake Trust Credit Union. “Lake Trust is proud to support the Livingston Arts Council’s work to preserve this important landmark, modernize it for future use and create new opportunities for connection, creativity and local impact.”
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Local band invites community to be part of a ‘live studio audience’ for music video recording
They say that “video killed the radio star,” but a local seven-piece band is hoping for the hypest live audience to show up and show out for an upcoming music video shoot. If you’ve spent hours watching MTV and longing to be in a music video, here’s your chance!
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Chelsea Area Historical Society Welcomes Danna Segrest of the Purple Rose Theatre
The Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS) is pleased to welcome longtime Purple Rose Theatre resident artist Danna Segrest for a special evening of stories, memories, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Chelsea’s most beloved cultural institutions. The presentation will take place on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 7:00...
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TikTok Viewers Are Convinced This Guy Might Be A Serial Killer Connected to Lansing Murders
Sometimes, while you're scrolling on the internet, the comments can be even better than the video you just watched, especially when you discover that everybody agrees with one another. I stumbled upon one of those videos. A Lansing TikTok With Horror Movie Energy. Nomad's Animal Encounter's spooky presentation has viewers...
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Potter Park Zoo surpasses 26,000 tadpoles sent to Puerto Rico
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Potter Park Zoo has reached a major conservation milestone, sending more than 26,000 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles to Puerto Rico since 2009. The zoo shipped this year’s tadpoles to the island last week, where they will be released as part of ongoing efforts to help recover the endangered species.
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Brendan Riley named Crossroads League Men's Bowler of the Week
JACKSON, Mich. - Brendan Riley, a junior on the men's bowling team, has been named the Crossroads League Men's Bowler of the Week. Riley led the men's varsity squad to their fifth place finish this week, while also picking up a highest game score of 244, earning a total of 597 over the course of the day, and finishing 13th overall.
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Legend Of Sleepy Howell & Headless Horseman 5K Returns This Saturday
The Legend of Sleepy Howell returns to the downtown area this Saturday. This year’s Legend will have free trick-or-treating on Walnut Street in the new Fire and Ice Pavilion from 3 to 5pm. There will also be Halloween and fall-themed activities. Organizers say “the longstanding community event offers a...
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This Michigan Museum Brings Ancient Pompeii To Life With Stunning Life-Sized Frescoes
Ancient Pompeii might be thousands of miles away, but you don’t need a plane ticket to get a fascinating glimpse of the city before Mount Vesuvius changed everything. In Michigan, one museum offers visitors a chance to admire the colorful artwork that once decorated the homes of people living nearly 2,000 years ago. And we’re not talking about tiny pictures hanging on a wall.