August 18-19, 2011

MICA Gallery is hosting several performances of the Renegade Theatre Festival! Check out the schedule at http://renegadetheatrefestival.org/schedule.html.

March 27, 2011, 4 pm

The LCC Faculty Jazz Quartet Concert

The LCC Faculty Jazz Quartet swings into Old Town for a free Sunday afternoon concert at 4 p.m. March 27 in the MICA Gallery.

Established in 2007, the Quartet consists of faculty members Mike Daniels, drums; Ed Fedewa, bass; Jonathon Gewirtz, saxophone; and Dennis Therrian, piano.  In addition to performing a wide variety of jazz music including hard-bop, Latin jazz, and standards, the Quartet also strives for a unique sound featuring original music by each member. The March 27th concert will feature their compositions, highlighting their four years of performing together. The group is currently recording their first CD which will be out later this spring.

The mission of the LCC Faculty Jazz Quartet is to develop and support an appreciation for jazz music in Lansing and the surrounding communities through performances and educational outreach programs. The group models jazz styles for LCC students and prospective students through concerts and workshops. The LCCFJQ performs one concert every semester in Dart Auditorium on the campus of Lansing Community College; this is their first appearance at the MICA Gallery.

February 13, 2011, 12-3 pm

Burning Desires Poetry Performance

Burning Desires: An Afternoon of Love Poetry is gearing up to take the stage and deliver hot performances for the 19th year on Sunday, Feb. 13, 12-3 pm at MICA Gallery, located at 1210 Turner Street, in Lansing’s Old Town.

Burning Desires has been bringing together some of mid-Michigan’s finest poets and performers since 1992. Once again, they’ll be turning up the heat on St. Valentine’s Day weekend in Lansing.

Performers this year include Sam Mills, Adrienne Lewis, Tiya Kunaiyi, Kate Butler, Suzanne Frank, Fred Englegau and Joyce Benvenuto.

“I think one reason people will enjoy coming is they don’t have to worry about the poets and performers carrying on—they’re all quite talented,” said Sam Mills, the emcee d’amour.

“This event is all about love and is occasionally erotic. I’m also working on some surprise performances for this year. The only way to find out what they are is to show up.”

Donations are requested of attendees to support the work of MICA Gallery and its parent organization, Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art.

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