Top Ten Things To Do in Lansing! 01/26/2011
Members of the cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ recently sat down to create three Top 10 lists of things to do in the Lansing area. In the production, the characters visit some of the top attractions in New York City, and PCTC wants to translate that exploration vibe to Lansing area residents!!
Here are the cast's TOP TENS in Lansing, Michigan!
Joe's List:
1) Sit by the fire with a book and coffee at Schuler Books in Eastwood Towne Center.
2) Go to a live theatrical or music performance.
3) Bar-hop with friends in Downtown Lansing.
4) Shop at October Moon and other local shops in Old Town Lansing.
5) Get ice cream at the MSU Dairy Store.
6) Walk the trails of Woldumar Nature Center.
7) Walk the Rivertrail and go to the City Market.
8) See a Lansing Derby Vixens bout.
9) Enjoy the patio at Troppo (whether during the summer, or for Silver Bells in the City).
10) Do crazy things for charity (Over the Edge building rappeling, Polar Plunge, Run 5Ks
in Ronald McDonald socks).
Rusty's List:
10. Take part in the annual "riot" on the campus of MSU.
9. Ride the CATA.
8. Karaoke at Crunchy's on a Thursday night.
7. Attend a vocal/instrumental recital in the College of Music.
6. Watch a show at the Wharton Center.
5. Give Sparty a high five!
4. Spend an afternoon at Pinball Pete's with a friend.
3. Visit the Saper Galleries and speak with Roy Saper, he has some great stories!
2. Paint your body green and cheer for MSU at the Spartan Stadium.
1. Take a walk/run through the campus of Michigan State University.
Amanda's List:
1. The Capitol
2. Golden Harvest
3. Delta Township Library
4. Elderly Instruments
5. Michigan Historical Museum
6. Lansing City Market
7. Impression 5
8. MSU Campus
9. Frances Park Rose Garden
10. The River Trail
Here are the cast's TOP TENS in Lansing, Michigan!
Joe's List:
1) Sit by the fire with a book and coffee at Schuler Books in Eastwood Towne Center.
2) Go to a live theatrical or music performance.
3) Bar-hop with friends in Downtown Lansing.
4) Shop at October Moon and other local shops in Old Town Lansing.
5) Get ice cream at the MSU Dairy Store.
6) Walk the trails of Woldumar Nature Center.
7) Walk the Rivertrail and go to the City Market.
8) See a Lansing Derby Vixens bout.
9) Enjoy the patio at Troppo (whether during the summer, or for Silver Bells in the City).
10) Do crazy things for charity (Over the Edge building rappeling, Polar Plunge, Run 5Ks
in Ronald McDonald socks).
Rusty's List:
10. Take part in the annual "riot" on the campus of MSU.
9. Ride the CATA.
8. Karaoke at Crunchy's on a Thursday night.
7. Attend a vocal/instrumental recital in the College of Music.
6. Watch a show at the Wharton Center.
5. Give Sparty a high five!
4. Spend an afternoon at Pinball Pete's with a friend.
3. Visit the Saper Galleries and speak with Roy Saper, he has some great stories!
2. Paint your body green and cheer for MSU at the Spartan Stadium.
1. Take a walk/run through the campus of Michigan State University.
Amanda's List:
1. The Capitol
2. Golden Harvest
3. Delta Township Library
4. Elderly Instruments
5. Michigan Historical Museum
6. Lansing City Market
7. Impression 5
8. MSU Campus
9. Frances Park Rose Garden
10. The River Trail
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Making January 26 EXTRAordinary 01/25/2011
As Peppermint Creek Theatre Company (PCTC) concludes its final week of making area resident’s lives EXTRAordinary, three lucky random winners will walk away with a gift sure to brighten anyone’s day!
Members of the cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ recently sat down to create three Top 10 lists of things to do in the Lansing area. In the production, the characters visit some of the top attractions in New York City, and Artistic Director Chad Badgero wanted to translate that exploration vibe to residents in the area.
“The cast makes some astounding discoveries about themselves and their city in the show just by venturing out into the town,” said Badgero. “We want to not only encourage residents to visit some of the amazing places that Lansing has to offer, but to have a reason to do so.”
On Wednesday, January 26, 2011, PCTC will be holding a contest on Twitter for three drawings centered around the cast’s Top 10 lists of things to do in the Lansing area. All participants need to do is tweet saying that they will be attending the show to @PeppermintCreek. Winners will be drawn at random and announced at noon on Twitter. From there, the lucky winners will be able to claim their prizes when they attend any ‘Ordinary Days’ showing.
‘Ordinary Days’ will be shown January 27 - 30 and February 3 - 5, 2011 at the Creole Gallery in Old Town Lansing. Thursday through Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.peppermintcreek.org or call 517-927-3016.
Members of the cast of ‘Ordinary Days’ recently sat down to create three Top 10 lists of things to do in the Lansing area. In the production, the characters visit some of the top attractions in New York City, and Artistic Director Chad Badgero wanted to translate that exploration vibe to residents in the area.
“The cast makes some astounding discoveries about themselves and their city in the show just by venturing out into the town,” said Badgero. “We want to not only encourage residents to visit some of the amazing places that Lansing has to offer, but to have a reason to do so.”
On Wednesday, January 26, 2011, PCTC will be holding a contest on Twitter for three drawings centered around the cast’s Top 10 lists of things to do in the Lansing area. All participants need to do is tweet saying that they will be attending the show to @PeppermintCreek. Winners will be drawn at random and announced at noon on Twitter. From there, the lucky winners will be able to claim their prizes when they attend any ‘Ordinary Days’ showing.
‘Ordinary Days’ will be shown January 27 - 30 and February 3 - 5, 2011 at the Creole Gallery in Old Town Lansing. Thursday through Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.peppermintcreek.org or call 517-927-3016.
Making January 12 EXTRAordinary 01/12/2011
Want to know where to visit today to make your day a little more special?
Well, if you're in East Lansing, you should probably unwind with a cup of tea at Wanderer's Tea House on Grand River. But if you don't have the time, I'd zip through the drive through at Starbucks.
If you're in downtown Lansing, I'd visit Great Lakes Chocolate & Co. to warm up!
Lastly, if you're in Okemos, swing by the Biggby off of Marsh Rd. and grab a cup of Joe.
Who knows... you may just walk out with more than a cup of cheer. Such as a free ticket to our next production...
Why do we do this? Well because giving to you, gives back to us! We would love to see you at our next show but more than that, we want to just make your day a little better. In the process, we've met some great people who gave us a free cookie and cup of coffee while out and about doing extraordinary things today! Giving feels good, trust us.
Happy Wednesday :)
Well, if you're in East Lansing, you should probably unwind with a cup of tea at Wanderer's Tea House on Grand River. But if you don't have the time, I'd zip through the drive through at Starbucks.
If you're in downtown Lansing, I'd visit Great Lakes Chocolate & Co. to warm up!
Lastly, if you're in Okemos, swing by the Biggby off of Marsh Rd. and grab a cup of Joe.
Who knows... you may just walk out with more than a cup of cheer. Such as a free ticket to our next production...
Why do we do this? Well because giving to you, gives back to us! We would love to see you at our next show but more than that, we want to just make your day a little better. In the process, we've met some great people who gave us a free cookie and cup of coffee while out and about doing extraordinary things today! Giving feels good, trust us.
Happy Wednesday :)
Exploring "Ordinary Days" in New York City 01/09/2011
Join Peppermint Creek Theatre Company's Artistic Director, Chad Badgero, as he explores scenes from PCTC's upcoming musical "Ordinary Days" in the city the musical takes place, New York City! Catch a glimpse of the life the cast will portray January 27-30, and February 3-5, 2011 at the Creole Gallery in Old Town Lansing! For more information about the show, tickets and PCTC, visit www.peppermintcreek.org.
Making January 5 EXTRAordinary 01/05/2011
Want to know where to visit today to make your day a little more special?
Well, you could grab a seat in the Michigan State University Union.
You could do laundry at a local laundromat.
Or you could park in downtown Lansing (and find these!!!!): http://ow.ly/i/6Zjt
Just sayin ;)
Well, you could grab a seat in the Michigan State University Union.
You could do laundry at a local laundromat.
Or you could park in downtown Lansing (and find these!!!!): http://ow.ly/i/6Zjt
Just sayin ;)
EXTRAordinary Days 01/05/2011
Who says that giving gifts is only for special occasions? Peppermint Creek Theatre Company (PCTC) sure doesn’t!
During the month of January, PCTC will be choosing three to four various locations throughout the tri-county area to brighten your day. Every Wednesday in January, look for PCTC do-gooders who will be handing out simple gifts, including free tickets to PCTC’s next show, in order to make your ordinary day EXTRAordinary!
‘Ordinary Days’, is an original musical with a contemporary sound about making connections in the city that never sleeps; a story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, and love. Peppermint Creek is proud to bring this (second!) musical of the season to life in its Michigan premier January 27 - 30 and February 3 - 5, 2011.
Stay tuned to our blog each week for more information about where and when you can run into PCTC’s EXTRAordinary helpers, or call 517-927-3016.
During the month of January, PCTC will be choosing three to four various locations throughout the tri-county area to brighten your day. Every Wednesday in January, look for PCTC do-gooders who will be handing out simple gifts, including free tickets to PCTC’s next show, in order to make your ordinary day EXTRAordinary!
‘Ordinary Days’, is an original musical with a contemporary sound about making connections in the city that never sleeps; a story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, and love. Peppermint Creek is proud to bring this (second!) musical of the season to life in its Michigan premier January 27 - 30 and February 3 - 5, 2011.
Stay tuned to our blog each week for more information about where and when you can run into PCTC’s EXTRAordinary helpers, or call 517-927-3016.
Ordinary Days 12/08/2010
Curious about where PCTC has been lately?
We've been preparing for our next show, Ordinary Days! Check out our promo for more:
We've been preparing for our next show, Ordinary Days! Check out our promo for more:
Name the asshole who first invented mirrors. 10/24/2010
"Name the asshole who first invented mirrors.
I'm not actually posing that question, as I could quickly find out on my own by using my handy Google button or whipping over to Wikipedia, but I haven't bottomed out that far as a writer (or a human being) quite yet. I still like to look things up for myself occasionally, even cracking open an old leather-bound edition of encyclopedias from time to time to get a piece of information. I know somebody invented mirrors- they exist, after all; no doubt someone's ancestors are taking credit for the discovery- but I'm asking in a more general way, a sort of "Why did they bother?" Do we really need to see ourselves that clearly? Or at all? We see others for who they are- physically, at least- and yet we never actually see ourselves outright, always catching a glance in a window's reflection or in the glimmer off a lake's placid surface. But we want more. We want to know what we really look like, what people really think of us; if we're pretty enough, good enough, the best. We are creatures of desire- we want all the time. It's endless, how much we crave things- compliments and cars and lotto tickets (because if we win we'll have a lot of money, and then we can get more stuff)- and so we work and spend time away from our loved ones, always telling ourselves that this is the way of the world and everybody does it and my kids want it, and so life slips away. You attend your school of choice (if you're lucky), and you get the job of your choice (if you're lucky), and you slave away at it until it's time to retire and somebody else takes your desk two days after you leave, and you go to Florida a few times, and then you're done. Gone. What will you leave behind, dear reader? Something, I hope."
- Preface, Reasons to be Pretty
Neil LaBute
Reasons to be Pretty
October 28-31, November 4-6
www.peppermintcreek.org
517-927-3016
*Get your tickets today*
I'm not actually posing that question, as I could quickly find out on my own by using my handy Google button or whipping over to Wikipedia, but I haven't bottomed out that far as a writer (or a human being) quite yet. I still like to look things up for myself occasionally, even cracking open an old leather-bound edition of encyclopedias from time to time to get a piece of information. I know somebody invented mirrors- they exist, after all; no doubt someone's ancestors are taking credit for the discovery- but I'm asking in a more general way, a sort of "Why did they bother?" Do we really need to see ourselves that clearly? Or at all? We see others for who they are- physically, at least- and yet we never actually see ourselves outright, always catching a glance in a window's reflection or in the glimmer off a lake's placid surface. But we want more. We want to know what we really look like, what people really think of us; if we're pretty enough, good enough, the best. We are creatures of desire- we want all the time. It's endless, how much we crave things- compliments and cars and lotto tickets (because if we win we'll have a lot of money, and then we can get more stuff)- and so we work and spend time away from our loved ones, always telling ourselves that this is the way of the world and everybody does it and my kids want it, and so life slips away. You attend your school of choice (if you're lucky), and you get the job of your choice (if you're lucky), and you slave away at it until it's time to retire and somebody else takes your desk two days after you leave, and you go to Florida a few times, and then you're done. Gone. What will you leave behind, dear reader? Something, I hope."
- Preface, Reasons to be Pretty
Neil LaBute
Reasons to be Pretty
October 28-31, November 4-6
www.peppermintcreek.org
517-927-3016
*Get your tickets today*
PCTC Fall Fundraiser! 10/21/2010
Plans for our Fall fundraiser, "Fall Into Fun", are well under way, and we're excited about a fantastic evening of music, champagne & chocolate, and celebrating Lansing's most daring theatre company.
The evening will feature an eclectic and delicious array of chocolates and champagne, scenes from our current show, "Reasons to be Pretty", and a premiere performance by the Lunchbox Superstars! Part rock band, part improv, a whole lot of laughter, and a mix of original music and your favorite hits, PCTC is thrilled to welcome the Lunchbox Superstars to our annual fundraisers (not to mention that one of the members - Sarah Reule - is a PCTC alum)! Space is limited to the first 100 guests, so order now!
Details:
Location:
Potter House - 1348 Cambridge Rd, Lansing
Date:
Wednesday, November 3
Time:
7pm arrivals, show begins at 8pm
Cost:
$50/person (100% tax deductible)
RSVP to 517-927-3016 or office@peppermintcreek.org or call 517-927-3016
(As a courtesy, please RSVP by October 29th)
Patrons can send payment to:
PCTC, 1710 W. Saint Joseph, Lansing, MI 48915, or pay when they arrive at the event.
We're taking reservations now, so don't wait!
The evening will feature an eclectic and delicious array of chocolates and champagne, scenes from our current show, "Reasons to be Pretty", and a premiere performance by the Lunchbox Superstars! Part rock band, part improv, a whole lot of laughter, and a mix of original music and your favorite hits, PCTC is thrilled to welcome the Lunchbox Superstars to our annual fundraisers (not to mention that one of the members - Sarah Reule - is a PCTC alum)! Space is limited to the first 100 guests, so order now!
Details:
Location:
Potter House - 1348 Cambridge Rd, Lansing
Date:
Wednesday, November 3
Time:
7pm arrivals, show begins at 8pm
Cost:
$50/person (100% tax deductible)
RSVP to 517-927-3016 or office@peppermintcreek.org or call 517-927-3016
(As a courtesy, please RSVP by October 29th)
Patrons can send payment to:
PCTC, 1710 W. Saint Joseph, Lansing, MI 48915, or pay when they arrive at the event.
We're taking reservations now, so don't wait!
RELIGION, or Change 09/01/2010
What would you do if you could change the world? What would you do if you had to? The second video in a series of questions that asks, what would you change, if you could.
Leave a comment to weigh in on what you would do to change religious misunderstandings, if you could!
A Peppermint Creek Theatre Company discussion based on the upcoming performance of "Caroline, or Change" on September 9-12, 16-19 at the Riverwalk Theatre in downtown Lansing, Michigan.
Directed by Chad Badgero
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Books & Lyrics by Tony Kushner
Leave a comment to weigh in on what you would do to change religious misunderstandings, if you could!
A Peppermint Creek Theatre Company discussion based on the upcoming performance of "Caroline, or Change" on September 9-12, 16-19 at the Riverwalk Theatre in downtown Lansing, Michigan.
Directed by Chad Badgero
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Books & Lyrics by Tony Kushner
