We serve as a catalyst
for community transformation
through quality arts programming
SEPTEMBER 13-16 • 2023
DO NOT MISS OUT ON ALL THE FUN!
GENERAL ADMISSION $15
PREMIERE SEATING $25
FRIDAY START TIME 5 PM
SATURDAY START TIME 2 PM
BLUESFEST PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
WED SEPT 13
Each August, MICA transforms the streets of Lansing’s Old Town into a venue for one of the largest, most diverse, and longest-running JazzFest in Michigan.
James Carter Quartet with special guest Lady Champagne • T-Bone Paxton & the Old Town Stompers • Anthony Stanco Quintet • The Ashton Moore Organization • Tom Duffield • Ammy Amorette Quartet • Michael Dease & Friends • Faith Quashie Quartet • Anthony Taylor Trio • Lansing Big Band • Clique Vocals • Caleb Robinson & Reaching • Ruben Stump Trio • Max Gage Trio • KidzBeat • School of Rock • JAMM Scholarship BAND • and many more...
Forget what ails you, let art in:
Terry Terry receives 2022 Jazz Award
Terry Terry was honored by the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan (JAMM) for his contributions to jazz at their annual awards tribute held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at UrbanBeat in Old Town, Lansing.
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Kick off Concert
› UrbanBeat STAGE
8:00pm
Jeff Baldori Blues Band
THU SEPT 14
Fundraiser Concert for
Lawrence 'Lo' Leathers Foundation
› UrbanBeat STAGE
6:00pm
8:00pm
Tom Duffield
Gina Garner and the All Night Long Band
FRI SEPT 15
Time
Performer
Stage
5:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
9:00pm
9:00pm
9:00pm
10:00pm
11:30pm
Tom Duffield
School of Rock Adult Band
School of Rock House Band
Nicky T and the Snake Charmers
Erik Ryden
Tomas Esparza Blues Band
Clique Vocals
Kathleen & the Bridge St. Band Mike Espy Group
Jan james
Johnny D Blues Jam • Afterglow
UrbanBeat
North Turner
North Turner
River
UrbanBeat
South Turner
UrbanBeat
River
North Turner
South Turner
UrbanBeat
SAT SEPT 16
Time
Performer
Stage
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:15pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
9:00pm
9:00pm
10:15pm
11:30pm
KidzBeat
KidzBeat
Tom Duffield
KidzBeat
James Reeser & the Backseat Drivers
School of Rock Adult Band
Kev Nichols
School of Rock House Band
Lexie Blue
The Dedfoot Duo
Lady Champagne feat. Omar Coleman
Mike Espy Group
Sharrie Williams
Asamu Johnson & the
Association of the Blues
Johnny D. Blues Jam • Afterglow
North Turner
North Turner
UrbanBeat
North Turner
South Turner
North Turner
UrbanBeat
North Turner
River
UrbanBeat
South Turner
North Turner
River
South Turner
UrbanBeat
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteering is a great way to go behind the scenes, develop new skills, meet new people, help the community and have fun!
MICA currently has openings for coordinator and docent roles. We expect our volunteers to perform their duties efficiently, demonstrate commitment to the MICA objective: create an experience so that the general public will be interested in coming back next year, HAVE FUN, SMILE and BE COURTEOUS. As a volunteer, you are an ambassador for MICA.
Click "See more" or visit the Volunteer tab to sign up!
Looking forward to hearing from you.
BURNING DESIRES
Each Valentine’s Day weekend, MICA curates an afternoon of love-themed poetry, music and theatrical acts from across the country.
Follow the link to join us live on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/798163776
SECOND SHIFT FILM
This Emmy-nominated documentary, and associated book and curriculum, tells the inside story of Lansing’s “Keep GM” movement.
TURNER PARK PLACE
This joint project served as a model, anchor and spark for the redevelopment of Old Town by early urban pioneers.
Terry Terry
Tammy Slavik
Tom Cathey
Tim Fedewa
MICA BOARD
Brandon Leathers
Sarah Eyde
Matthew Anderson
Carol Hildebrand
Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst for community transformation through quality arts programming. Grants, donations, sponsorships and other revenues support art and artists.