Nov 13 Friday
The Moth Mainstage returns to East Lansing this fall! Join Michigan Public and Wharton Center for Performing Arts for an evening of extraordinary true stories about what happens when there's no clear path—only the courage to keep moving forward.
Storytellers will share tales of balancing without a net, trusting your gut, and taking the leap before you know where you’ll land. The Moth Mainstage features a line-up of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a ten-minute story to tell live.
The Moth Mainstage takes place on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 E Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI.
Public on sale begins on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10 a.m.
The Moth Radio Hour debuted in 2009 and delights audiences on more than 400 public radio stations nationwide. The Moth Radio Hour can be heard on Michigan Public each Saturday at 12:00 noon and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Oct 09 Friday
Lansing's premier live, intimate smooth and contemporary jazz music series hosted by saxophonist, Phil Denny.WE'RE BACK for the second half of our 2026 series!
The new Urban Suite Jazz Series formerly known as the Gallery Suite Jazz Series (La Fille Gallery) curated and hosted by Lansing's 2x Billboard #1 smooth jazz saxophonist, Phil Denny returns to a new venue with the same engaging music vibes.
In its new home in Old Town Lansing at Urban Beat, the USJS returns Friday, October 9, 2026 with featured artist, Jeff Ryan. Learn more about Jeff on his website at www.jeffryansax.com
Doors open at 7:00pm to allow for food and drink service and fellowship. More info on venue offerings online at www.urbanbeatevents.com
Showtime starts at 8:00pm! Showtime approx. 75-90min.
Stick around following the show for the artist meet & greet, merchandise sales and cash bar while enjoying a custom curated smooth jazz playlist.
SAVE THE DATE: November 6, 2026 feat. keyboardist, Gino Rosaria
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Oct 15 Thursday
Thursday’s Jazz Jam with Jeff Haas is a monthly gathering for musicians and jazz fans to come together for live improvisation, collaboration, and great music.
No Cover Fee!
Starts at 6:00 PM.
Happens on the following Dates:Oct 15, 2026, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Nov 19, 2026, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Dec 10, 2026, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nov 18 Wednesday
Detroit MI.- Woodbridge Pub | Unlimited Sky Production | Preservation of Jazz Jazzy Sundays Outside Summer Music Series, Concert & Jam Session. This weekly event will be Hosted and featured by multi-Detroit Music Award recipient Sky Covington Ft. Club Crescendo Terrance Neal on Drums, Phil Hale on Keys and Ibrahim Jones on Bass. The jam session starts on the second set.
Woodbridge Pub has a great menu… cash bar and a great staff. Also, excited to announce the new performance stage and outside ambience across the street from the Pub. Enjoy Jazz, cocktails and dinner under the stars. Although table and benches are available, feel free to bring your own lawn chairs
Sky Covington (skycovington.net) will also be collecting backpacks and school supplies all summer. Feel free to donate every Sunday night from 12 p - 12 a. Simply drop off your backpacks, school supplies and school uniforms in the Hug Detroit Day Drive box at the front entrance.
Nov 25 Wednesday
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Dec 05 Saturday
Pianist Caelan Cardello brings imagination, lyricism, and deep musical connection to every performance. Praised by Bill Charlap for playing that is “an extension of his soul,” Cardello has performed with celebrated artists including Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb, and Randy Brecker.
This performance marks a return to Kalamazoo for Cardello, who previously appeared at Sounds of the Zoo in 2023. A finalist in both the 2026/27 American Piano Awards and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition, he is equally at home leading his own trio or collaborating with fellow artists. Among his notable collaborations is Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello, a duo album with NEA Jazz Master Rufus Reid that grew from an impromptu showroom performance and was released in 2023.
A graduate of The Juilliard School, Cardello blends a strong foundation in both jazz and classical music with performances marked by spontaneity and expressive storytelling.
Dec 09 Wednesday
Dec 16 Wednesday