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Current State #75 | April 26, 2013

Current State — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:31:38 +0000

Today on Current State: Lansing native Maureen Abood explores her Lebanese culture through writing and food; a researcher penetrates the murky world of organ trafficking; and MSU Library's world renowned comic book collection.

Writer Maureen Abood explores Lebanese heritage through food

Current State — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:16:24 +0000

MSU Wind Symphony performs as part of Latin IS America festival

Current State — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:21:03 +0000

Latin IS America is a a celebration of the intersections between Latin American and U.S. culture. The festival started on April 15 and will close on April 27.

This Thursday, the event will feature the MSU Wind Symphony at Wharton Center. WKAR’s Peter Whorf previews the concert with MSU Director of Bands Kevin Sedatole.

Current State #64 | April 11, 2013

Current State — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:03:03 +0000

Today on Current State: Michigan Treasury reacts to tax collection criticism; preview of Latin IS America festival; and MSU and Lansing come together to cover Monteverdi's "Vespers of 1610."

'Latin IS America' festival weaves together cultures

Current State — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:11:14 +0000

Stepdancer Nic Gareiss on percussive dance, sexual identity and culture

Current State — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:33:50 +0000

Nic Gareiss has performed traditional Irish dance and the dances of its Diaspora around the world. But for Nic, his performances are not just visual expressions, but audible ones. He understands the body in motion as a form of music.

Nic holds degrees in both anthropology and music from Central Michigan University and recently completed his Masters' in ethnochoreology at the University of Limerick in Ireland.

Nic discusses his research interests including percussive dances, cultural identity in relation to traditional dance and music, and sexual identity within traditional dance.

Elected Leaders Stand Against Gay, Transgendered Discrimination

Kevin Lavery — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:58:27 +0000

More than 65 elected officials from all over Michigan are supporting proposed state legislation to give gay and transgendered stronger legal protections.

Museum Curator's Private Collection on Display in "The Art of Christmas"

Gretchen Millich — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:02:27 +0000

An exhibit by Val Berryman, called “The Art of Christmas," is on display at the Williamston Depot Museum. Berryman is curator of history at the Michigan State University Museum. He’s been collecting vintage Christmas decorations, figurines and illustrations since 1984. Berryman tells WKAR’s Gretchen Millich that for this exhibit, he chose some favorites from his personal collection.