http://www.statenews.com en-us Foundry4 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:09:49 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/hard_work_pays_off_in_summer_circle_performances For the past two weeks, the area along Red Cedar River behind the Auditorium has been filled with audiences attending the 49th annual Summer Circle Theatre produced by the MSU Department of Theatre. “I think it’s pretty amazing Summer Circle has been going on for this length of time,” said George Peters, chair of the Department of Theatre. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:09:49 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/hard_work_pays_off_in_summer_circle_performances http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/former_resident_nba_player_gives_back_to_youth It’s not every day that people follow their dreams, see them come true and find time to give back to their hometown community. For Desmond Ferguson, growing up playing basketball and developing a passion for the sport led to a successful basketball career playing for numerous teams, one of them being the Portland Trail Blazers. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:45:37 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/former_resident_nba_player_gives_back_to_youth http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/chordsmen_ringing_in_lansing Every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., a group of men gather in the dining room of Great Lakes Christian Homes, 2050 S. Washington Road in Holt. They sit together not to argue, discuss or plan, although that sometimes plays a part. They’ve come to make art they enjoy, and perform it well. They’ve come to harmonize. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:47:32 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/chordsmen_ringing_in_lansing http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/web_exclusive_family_effort_dedication_behind_button_business What started out as a weekend hobby for Dave Cripe and his dad turned into much more than that when their business, Betty’s Buttons & T-shirts, was born. “My dad and I were at a car show and he’d bought this little button machine,” said Dave Cripe, owner of Betty’s Buttons & T-shirts, 1135 S. Washington Ave., in Lansing. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:45:40 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/web_exclusive_family_effort_dedication_behind_button_business http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/michigan-based_wineries_breweries_and_restaurants_gather_for_10th_annual_festival_of_the_sun In celebration of summer and spirits, the 10th annual Festival of the Sun will take place from 2-10 p.m. Saturday at the park and parking lot located at the corner of Turner Street and Grand River Avenue, in Old Town Lansing. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:21:14 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/michigan-based_wineries_breweries_and_restaurants_gather_for_10th_annual_festival_of_the_sun http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/web_exclusive_concert_series_reviewed The free Concerts in the Park series had its second concert of the summer Wednesday in Durant Park. Although the gloomy weather might have deterred a larger crowd, of the 30 people who attended, most seemed to have an enjoyable evening. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:00:43 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/web_exclusive_concert_series_reviewed http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/comic_shop_sees_steady_crowd First, there are boxes, boards and books stacked ceiling high like the most well-organized attic your cool uncle ever kept. If you can tear your eyes away from the sheer volume of stuff in the clean, cramped store, the display counters are packed full of valuable comic books and tiny figurines. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:04:55 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/comic_shop_sees_steady_crowd http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/clothing_racks_see_color_burst Pastel colors and earth tones are a thing of the past. “I wear bright colors because they are optimistic and brighten up my day,” said marketing senior Kristine Whall. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:06:27 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/06/clothing_racks_see_color_burst