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Arts and entertainment coverage from the Spartan Newsroom
Partnered with the MSU Science Festival, the Spartan Wellness event, “Student Night: Dreams” held on April 19, 7-9 p.m. consists of tables full of supplies for pillow-making, embroidering, and pillowcase decorating. The Museum’s website says, “sleep and the dreams it conjures have inspired artists and scientists for centuries. What fills your head at night?”
Line Leap held one of their notorious bar crawls on April 25. The fun began at 5 p.m. when students wearing their specific bar crawl shirts get free cover at the bars that are participating in the event.
CROWDED DETROIT: A record number of highly attended sporting and entertainment events scheduled this summer is good news for the Detroit economy. But out-of-towners may struggle to find a nearby place to stay the night or an easy way to get around town. Tourism officials say more rooms are needed for Detroit to take the next big step as a destination city. By Andrew Roth. FOR DETROIT, CORP! AND BUSINESS AND NEWS PAGES OF ALL POINTS
The East Lansing Library hosted the Silver Linings concert on April 12 for the community. The concert was put together for the people of East Lansing to come together and heal after the Feb. 13 shooting at Michigan State.
Located in downtown East Lansing, husband-and-wife duo Joshua and Alicia Southern opened Risky Studios to empower and support creators in proximity to Michigan State University. They have now moved to a new location at 301 M.A.C. Ave.
Hosted at the Potter Park Zoo in collaboration with the MSU Science Festival, ‘Night at a Living Museum’ allowed learners of all ages to connect with the natural world, particularly through hands-on interaction.
DECARBONIZATION: Lake Superior’s five national parks are getting an environmental boost from organizations aiming to bring solar power and electric vehicles to them. Carbon neutrality is the goal. By Genevieve Fox. FOR MARQUETTE, BAY MILLS, CHEBOYGAN, SAULT STE. MARIE, ST. IGNACE, HARBOR SPRINGS, TRAVERSE CITY, BENZIE, MANISTEE, LUDINGTON, OCEANA, ALCONA, CHEBOYGAN and ALL POINTS.
ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP: State and private partnerships and sponsorships could help parks and meet other environmental needs while boosting the economy. We talk to DNR officials, the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, the Michigan Environmental Council and the Great Lakes Business Network. By Jack Timothy Harrison FOR CORP!, GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS AND BUSINESS AND NEWS PAGES OF ALL POINTS
Dozens of vendors, thousands of students, food trucks, and other local businesses all invaded Division Street on Saturday afternoon to participate in one of East Lansing’s hottest events. On April 16, More Than Vintage hosted its second annual Vintagefest.
On March 28th, indie-rock band Hippo Campus and singer, songwriter, and rapper, Danny Brown performed at the Breslin Center for Michigan State University’s annual spring concert. What many don’t realize is the behind-the-scenes work in putting a concert on, especially here at MSU.