Good Day
Lansing
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local musician and poet Dennis Hinrichsen performed an experimental album, Day Zero Breakdown, with Worm Moon and bioPrism at RCAH Theatre on Wednesday — later he held a book signing for his new work, Dementia Lyrics, at Lookout! Gallery. The event highlighted Lansing’s creative blend of poetry and electronic music with an environmental message. The State News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jackson Barnes, an MSU graduate student, created a simulation that shows how snowman-shaped Kuiper Belt objects (contact binaries) form through gravitational collapse. His study, published in the March edition of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, supports natural formation without rare collisions. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Two former MSU students donated $26.25 million to boost learning at the Eli Broad College of Business and support student programs at the College of Social Science. The gift was announced on Feb. 24 and will fund long-term academic initiatives. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Okemos Public Schools named finalists Lori Haven and Matt Olson after initial interviews as they schedule final interviews, community meet and greet, and building tours on March 17; superintendent John Hood retires on March 25 after over 30 years with the district (recorded interviews and candidate portfolios are available online). Lansing State Journal
- ➤ High school seniors can apply for LAFCU's Write to Educate Essay Contest, which awards $5,000 scholarships and $500 for a charity of choice. Applications are open through March 31 as students are invited to submit a 500 word essay on issues facing their community. Lansing State Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tribal members described a report on Native American boarding schools as flawed during a Thursday hearing with state lawmakers, noting that the 300-page document detailed abuse, coercion, and identity erasure in schools as recently as the 1980s and urging further investigation and support for survivors + changes in oversight. WKAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State hockey will host Ohio State today at 8:30 p.m. at Munn Ice Arena in its final regular-season home series, with a series finale scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. on the Big Ten Network as the Spartans aim to clinch the conference title. The State News
- ➤ Michigan State basketball attempted to break a 12-year losing streak at Mackey Arena yesterday at Purdue, with coach Tom Izzo and point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. looking to secure a top Big Ten seed in their final road swing ahead of postseason play. Lansing State Journal
- ➤ Three Michigan State hockey seniors, Basgall, Russell and Shoudy, will be honored tomorrow at Munn Ice Arena when the team hosts Ohio State in its final home game. Recruited by previous staff, they have played every game and remain pillars in the rebuilding effort + key to the team’s rise. Lansing State Journal
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LEGO®Palooza 2026
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Impression 5 Science Center — Kids $20, Adults $15 — A two-day fundraising extravaganza filled with over 20 special LEGO® themed activities for the whole family.
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mParks Conference & Trade Show
March 4-5 — Lansing Center — Registration required — Explore professional development opportunities and celebrate Michigan's parks and recreation community.
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The Wild Honey Collective Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Green Door — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of melodic tunes by The Wild Honey Collective with engaging lyrics and music videos.
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon
8-11 a.m. — Burchard Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with family-friendly running events and festive giveaways.
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Curry Hand Pies Workshop with Chef Shirley Boucha
6-8 p.m. — Allen Neighborhood Center — Free entry — Learn to craft delicious curry hand pies in a fun kitchen workshop with Chef Shirley Boucha.
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Lansing Home & Garden Show
2 PM – 5 PM — Farm Bureau Pavilion — Cost info not provided — Explore the strongest Home & Garden show in the Mid-Michigan area.
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Book Signing with Anthony Brogdon
12-1:30 p.m. — Gregory's Soul Food — $10 for the book — Attend a presentation and get your copy of the Black Business Book autographed by the author.
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Pi Day 5k Run
9-11 a.m. — Hawk Island Park — Registration required — Celebrate Pi Day with a fun 5k run in the scenic Hawk Island Park.
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Michigan Buggy Builders Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Lansing Center — Registration required — Explore a vibrant indoor swap meet for off-road buggy enthusiasts featuring vendors and custom builds.
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G1/G2 Bi-Sectional Conference 2026
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Bessey Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a day of networking, learning, and brotherhood at the APO Region G Bi-Sectional Spring Conference.
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