Groundhog day Shadow or no shadow? Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous weather-predicting groundhog, will pop out of the ground Saturday to predict if spring will come early or another six weeks of winter are in store. If Phil sees his shadow and scurries back into his hole, tradition dictates six more weeks of winter. Clear skies and no shadow in sight means an early spring. Groundhog day started in Punxsutawney, Pa., in 1841. The groundhog's annual prediction has been accurate about 30 percent of the time.

Hip Hop hustle Learn how to be a hip hop dancer From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Student Activity Center main lobby, there will be a "Hip Hop Hustle Workshop." The workshop will offer a Hip Hop Hustle master class, CDs, DVDs, choreography notes, advanced technique training and continuing education credit. For more information, contact Janet Smith at 774-2860 or smith5jl@cmich.edu.

Blue Music King of Blues in Mount Pleasant The "King of Blues," B.B. King, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at Soaring Eagle Casino with guest Larry McCreay. King, 82, continues to perform around the country. King has released more than 50 albums and has been recording since the 1940s. Tickets are available for $30, $40, $55 and $65. To order tickets, call 1-800-585-3737 or order online at starticketsplus.com.

RUbbles About The Burning Bushes Like silly, dirty songs that push the boundaries of good taste? The Mount Pleasant-based band 'The Burning Bushes' are performing at 10:30 p.m. today at Rubbles, 112 W. Michigan St., with TV For Eskimos. A free CD will be given out just for coming to the show. The Burning Bushes consist of Dan Louisell on guitar and vocals, Carey Hammel on trombone, Christ McNicol on guitar, Andy Stahlman on bass and Todd Treece on drums. The band's name comes from the red hair of the original members, Louisell and Hammel.

Student Code Lennox hearing postponed The hearing for Topinabee junior Dennis Lennox II was canceled Wednesday because morning classes and events were postponed because of weather. Lennox said the university has not contacted him with another date, and hopes the university does not reschedule the hearing. The expulsion hearing was scheduled after Director of Student Life Tony Voisin sent a memorandum to Lennox, alleging Lennox violated three sections of the CMU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures, addressing an Oct. 23 incident. The hearing already has been rescheduled once because Lennox had a scheduling conflict.

Garden Design MSU gardener comes to CMU A Garden Design Workshop instructed by a gardener from Michigan State University will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Powers 134. The workshop is open to anyone with an interest in garden design and no experience is needed. Participants will gain design and drawing skills, as well as skills to improve everything from commercial sites to a backyard. For more information, contact Sharon Conley at 517-355-5191.

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