Name: Phil Denny's Urban Suite: Jeff Ryan
Start: 2026-10-09T20:00:00-04:00
Location: UrbanBeat 1213 Turner Rd Lansing, MI 48906

UrbanBeat 1213 Turner Rd Lansing, MI 48906

Lansing's premier live, intimate smooth and contemporary jazz music series hosted by saxophonist, Phil Denny. WE'RE BACK for the second half of our 2026 series!
 The new Urban Suite Jazz Series formerly known as the Gallery Suite Jazz Series (La Fille Gallery) curated and hosted by Lansing's 2x Billboard #1 smooth jazz saxophonist, Phil Denny returns to a new venue with the same engaging music vibes.
 In its new home in Old Town Lansing at Urban Beat, the USJS returns Friday, October 9, 2026 with featured artist, Jeff Ryan. Learn more about Jeff on his website at <a href="https://www.jeffryansax.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">jeffryansax.com</a>
Doors open at 7:00pm to allow for food and drink service and fellowship. More info on venue offerings online at <a href="https://www.urbanbeatevents.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">urbanbeatevents.com</a>
Showtime starts at 8:00pm! Showtime approx. 75-90min.
Stick around following the show for the artist meet &amp; greet, merchandise sales and cash bar while enjoying a custom curated smooth jazz playlist.
SAVE THE DATE: November 6, 2026 feat. keyboardist, Gino Rosaria
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Flamy Grant is a trailblazing artist from Asheville, North Carolina. No matter the category, she sets stages on fire with blistering vocals, bold looks, brilliant songwriting, and brave storytelling. Flamy made drag history in 2023 when her debut album Bible Belt Baby reached #1 on the iTunes Christian music charts, earning her headlines in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, People, and more.
Here are just a few more of the accolades tucked away in Flamy’s makeup kit:
2026 Nominee for Album of the Year, International Folk Music Awards 2025 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival winner for Audience Favorite for her solo comedy cabaret show “Apocalypse WOW!” 2025 International Folk Music Award nominee for Best Artist 2024 Queerty Awards nominee for Drag Royalty 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival winner for the New Folk Songwriting Competition 2023 QueerX Award nominee for Best Drag Artist Beautifully blending her Appalachian roots with drag artistry and musical excellence, Flamy has stormed stages from Los Angeles to London, from New York to the Netherlands, racking up over 1.5 million streams on digital music platforms. This powerhouse vocalist, intrepid songwriter, and shame-slaying drag queen serves up a therapeutic, theatrical experience that is fearless, flamboyant, and full of heart.
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Fans 21+ can expect games, giveaways, unexpected antics and a special appearance by internet personality and Michigan alum <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sohobrody/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lucas Brody</a> – as the Captain drops into the places where football traditions run deep and the pregame is (nearly) as important as the game itself.Join us for the Captain’s official comeback, with a tailgate takeover in Michigan on October 3 featuring games, giveaways and a special appearance from Lucas Brody.
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Kevin Burnham as Mark Twain in&nbsp;Born To Be Hanged A lively, upbeat comedy show appropriate for all audiences, Born To Be Hanged is historical in nature and wildly entertaining. Kevin Burnham is masterful as Mark Twain, and his impeccable timing and delivery have delighted audiences for more than 20 years.
Born To Be Hanged was written specifically for this venue and contains a lot of material not included in Kevin’s other performances. It offers audiences a fresh opportunity to experience Mark Twain through Burnham’s sharp comedic timing, storytelling and commanding stage presence.
Kevin Burnham has been an actor, director and producer for more than 40 years. He was the artistic director at Thunder Bay Theatre in Alpena, Michigan, and co-director of Ledges Playhouse in Grand Ledge, Michigan, where he directed many award-winning shows.
Kevin was most recently seen by Lansing audiences in his award-winning performance as Henry II in The Lion in Winter at Starlight Theatre.
Accompanying Kevin Burnham’s storytelling as Mark Twain, Jeff Wilmore will bring the music to life with guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and vocals, adding a rich live musical backdrop to Twain’s stories.
Come spend an evening with Mark Twain — full of history, humor and the unmistakable wit of one of America’s greatest storytellers.
Select tickets include two specially themed drinks inspired by Mark Twain himself—because no evening with America’s great storyteller would be complete without a little wit, a little history, and something good in your glass.
Tickets: $20 General Admission. $40 Includes 2 Themed Drinks
Dinner and drink menus are available.
<a href="https://www.urbanbeatevents.com/entertainment" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More Information </a>Happens on the following Dates:
<ul><li>Oct 3, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm&nbsp;</li><li>Oct 18, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm </li></ul>

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Join us at UrbanBeat for a special 4 PM matinee featuring Flight of the Lion (Vuelo del León) — an eclectic afternoon of original music, unexpected combinations, and plenty of personality.
Sarah’s original music blends samba, jazz, and indie rock, performed by an array of incredible professional musicians, with a splash of classic rock covers and even a spritz of opera.
Jack Bergeron — Saxophone Jack began studying saxophone at 35 and has performed with both big bands and smaller ensembles. He is currently a member of 800G, a quartet performing original music, and is a former art professor and administrator at Lansing Community College.
Jeff Boog — Bass Guitar &amp; Upright Bass Jeff Boog performs with 800G, blending original music and covers into a distinctive acoustic sound influenced by folk rock, pop, Delta blues, hip hop, and jazz.
Dr. Dilek Engin Stolarchuk — Violin &amp; Piano An active performer, conductor, and music educator, Dr. Dilek Engin Stolarchuk currently conducts the Mason Philharmonic Orchestra and performs with orchestras and ensembles throughout Michigan and Ohio. A multi-instrumentalist with extensive international experience, she has performed across Europe, the United States, and beyond.
Michael A. Eyia — Lead Guitar &amp; Vocals Born in Havana, Cuba, Michael Eyia began classical guitar at age 10 under renowned Cuban guitarist and composer Dr. Leo Brouwer. A longtime Lansing musician and educator, he founded RITMO, a Cuban and Latin music ensemble that grew into a 10-piece orchestra and has shared stages with artists including Los Lobos, Oscar D’León, Pete Escovedo, and The Bangles.
Roger Gentry — Harmonica &amp; Vocals Roger Gentry brings harmonica and vocals to the ensemble. The supplied biography provides limited additional background information.
Richard Spata-Merrill — Drums Richard Spata-Merrill is a drummer, singer, and production assistant. Richard has performed rock, jazz, jam band, soul and swing music in ensembles across central Michigan. His hobbies include gardening and building.
Liudmila Bondar –&nbsp;Concert Pianist, Accompanist, Composer, Instructor
Concert pianist, accompanist, composer, and instructor Liudmila was trained in Russia at the Institute of Fine Arts in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, and studied church music at St. Petersburg Theological Academy before continuing her studies at Michigan State University. She has performed extensively as a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist, including with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, and currently teaches at MSU’s Community Music School. One of her most memorable musical experiences was accompanying fellow Siberian student Dmitri Hvorostovsky, who later became a world-renowned baritone known as the “Silver Baritone.”
Sarah Elizabeth Wallace — Producer, Singer, Composer, Lyricist, Keys &amp; Piano Sarah Elizabeth Wallace is a Lansing musician, artist, performer, composer, and producer whose career began in professional performance as a child. With a background spanning musical theatre, opera, and original music, she created canciones totales del león (Total Songs of the Lion) and leads Wallace Art Productions, bringing together musicians from a range of cultural and musical backgrounds.
🎟️ Special online ticket price: $10 🎟️ $15 at the door
The afternoon also features Candy’s Creations specialty lion chocolates, raffle tickets for a special spa gift bag, and featured visual art created by our musicians.
❤️ 10% of Sarah’s proceeds will benefit the Capital Area Humane Society.
Come for the music, stay for the art, chocolate, raffle, and a very unusual musical journey. Stay tuned for more details!
Tickets: $10 online, $15 at door Doors open at 3. Show starts at 4.&nbsp;
Dinner and drink menus are available.
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Why wait until late night for the laughs? SamRose Entertainment’s THE 5:00 SHOW brings big-time comedy to Lansing—but earlier!
Get ready for sharp wit, outrageous stories, fearless honesty, and a powerhouse lineup featuring some of Michigan’s funniest performers.
🎤 SHERRY HOENICKE — HOST After getting her start at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Sherry returned to stand-up in 2023 and now entertains audiences throughout the Midwest with her sassy sarcasm and hilarious takes on work, divorce, aging parents, and everyday life.
🎤 FEATURING KATE BRINDLE Smart, sarcastic, and hilariously quick, Kate has appeared at the Oddball Comedy Festival and shared stages with Michael Che, Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Kevin Nealon, Kevin Pollak, and Sarah Silverman.
🎤 JOHANNA MEDRANDA A Detroit-based comedian and LaughFest Roast Battle finalist, Johanna has performed at Laugh Factory Chicago, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, and festivals nationwide, opening for Dave Attell, Stavros Halkias, Robert Kelly, and more.
🎤 PAT SIEVERT Quirky, clever, and wickedly funny, Pat has performed at festivals nationwide and won the 2019 Funniest Person in Grand Rapids competition. His debut comedy album is I Do What I Want Now.
🎶 MUSICAL GUEST: DAWN ELIZABETH Grand Rapids singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of Les Creatif, Dawn blends hip-hop, rock, and neo-soul. Her self-titled album earned a 2022 Jammies Award nomination.
🔥 Seats are limited—grab yours now! Experience Lansing’s early-evening comedy event where you can get your laughs in without waiting for the late-night show.
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Bahar Ensemble: 1001 Arabian Nights — The Tale of Scheherazade
Step into the world of 1001 Arabian Nights for an enchanting evening with Bahar Ensemble and featured artist Gemhara Almaz. This immersive cultural experience brings together authentic Middle Eastern music, storytelling, dance, and dining, inspired by the legendary tale of Scheherazade.
Enjoy an evening filled with music and movement as the story unfolds, accompanied by a special Middle Eastern dinner included with the show. It’s an opportunity to experience the rich musical and storytelling traditions of the Middle East in the intimate setting of UrbanBeat.
Thursday, October 22 UrbanBeat Event Center 1213 Turner St., Lansing — Old Town
Doors open at 5 PM, Show starts at 7. Dinner &amp; drink specials available Middle Eastern dinner included with show
Join Bahar Ensemble and Gemhara Almaz for an evening of music, storytelling, dance, and food inspired by one of the world’s most enduring collections of stories.
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