Good morning, Lansing.

Salsa Verde energized the UrbanBeat stage in Old Town on Saturday, March 21 as MSU musicians & local dancers celebrated Afro-Caribbean rhythms in a vibrant concert that filled the venue with lively energy.

Victoria Hill, a fourth-grade teacher at Superior Central School, was honored with a $2,000 check from the Michigan Lottery — the state’s Excellence in Education award recognizing her work with students.

The Lansing school board announced yesterday that it will not launch a national search for a new superintendent but will instead begin talks with interim Superintendent Jessica Benavides (a longtime district leader) for a full-time role.

The board plans to share her vision during a public meeting scheduled for April.

The former home of ex-coach Mel Tucker is on the market for $2.7 million in East Lansing.

The 12,534 sqft estate sits on 1.38 acres and features eight bedrooms, extensive upgrades, and an MSU-themed basketball court — listed by the Jo-Ellen H. Tucker Trust through Coldwell Banker Professionals.

On March 24, Lansing Catholic swept Holt in a doubleheader as Taylor Dunneback and Zoey Gruber led key plays + regional prep teams like Perry and Williamston also posted wins in nonleague contests.

Michigan State University students mark UConn Hate Week ahead of the hockey team taking on UConn today in the NCAA tournament and the men’s basketball team clashing with them in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday.

The campus buzzes with energy as fans unite behind both events.

Sibelius, Puts & Beethoven Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the LSO's performance featuring works by Sibelius, Puts, and Beethoven.

Dirty Dancing in Concert

8-11 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $180 — Experience the nostalgia and excitement of Dirty Dancing in a live concert setting.

Chippewas vs. Spartans Baseball Game

3:35-6:30 p.m. — Kobs Field — Tickets from $10 — Witness an exciting college baseball showdown between the Central Michigan Chippewas and Michigan State Spartans.

Friday Karaoke Night

9-11 p.m. — The Avenue Cafe — Free entry — Engage in a fun evening of karaoke and culinary delights with friends.

Clue on Stage

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic mystery game brought to life on stage with unexpected twists.

Color Pop 5K Fun Run

Color Pop 5K Fun Run — All Day — Capital Region International Airport — Registration fees apply — Celebrate movement and fun in vibrant color at this community-based run.

2026 Michigan Safety Conference

1 PM – 4 PM — Lansing Center — Check website for pricing — Enhance your workplace safety skills and network with professionals at this annual conference.

Resistance Welding Training Seminar

8 AM – 5 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Lansing West — Ticket information available — Enhance your skills in resistance welding with expert-led intensive training.

MSU Concert Orchestra: Making Herstory

7:30 PM — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Reserve your seat — Experience an inspiring orchestral performance featuring music by women composers.

MSU Concert Band and Campus Band Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wharton Center for Performing Arts — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of diverse band music featuring works by renowned composers like Gustav Holst and Reena Esmail.