Peddling their art

One of the main reasons for focusing on bikes is that Ibrahim is an avid year-round bicyclist. He travels all over Lansing on his bike and has been doing this for the past eight years. And what better way to tell a story than to actually be a part of it. He explained that this isn’t only an art show, but it is also a community show because of support and inspiration he gets from the bicycling community and its exploits.

“My exhibit shows community in a photo,” Ibrahim said.

This exhibit has been shown in Detroit — and was quite successful — so Ibrahim was asked to bring it back home. This exhibit, he said, has been the beginning of a movement and he plans to go to other cities to do new designs that bring the community to the forefront.

Ibrahim has been a photographer for many years and admits that he is obsessed with it.

“Photography is one of the few mediums that allow you to display an exact perspective,” Ibrahim said. “A lot is left to interpretation, but photography shows exactly how you see the world and allows you to show and share interest because everyone consumes photography.”

Ibrahim and Sieting have been working on this project for a little over a year, and with the help of sponsors to print the art as well as community engagement with the show, the project is finally complete for the Lansing community to witness. “Spokespeople” will be on display until Aug. 30, with an opening reception Friday evening.

Ibrahim is also a member of the Lansing Bike Party, a loosely organized crew of Capital area bike enthusiasts, and it is hosting a citywide bike ride in collaboration with the opening reception. Cyclists are invited to meet up with the group at East Lansing’s Peanut Barrel Friday at 6 p.m. The crew will set out from there, but will also make a stop at the Avenue Café around 6:30 p.m. to pick up more bikers before ending at the MICA Gallery for the reception.

Many of the bicyclists from the Lansing Bike Party are also featured in the photographs, so reception attendees will have a chance to meet the subjects of the art, as well as the artists.

“Spokespeople” Exhibit opening

6-9 p.m. Friday, July 10 FREE MICA Gallery 1210 Turner St., Lansing (517) 371-4600, micagallery.org

Lansing Bike Party Bike ride to the exhibit 6 p.m. at the Peanut Barrel

521 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing or 6:30 p.m. at the Avenue Café 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing facebook.com/groups/ lansingbikeparty

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 >> PROJECT 60/50: ‘WONDER WOMEN’ SCREENING AND DISCUSSION

Michigan State University and East Lansing Public Library’s ongoing Project 60/50 film series presents a screening of a documentary that examines the character comic fans know as Diana of Themyscira in “Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines.” The film explores the origins of the DC Comics character Wonder Woman by talking to comic historians and creators, “Wonder Woman” actress Lynda Carter and several others to enlighten viewers to the enduring quality of a female icon in a male dominated medium. East Lansing Public Library librarian Jill Abood will lead a discussion following the film. 6:30-9 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420, elpl.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 >> HOB KNOB AT THE BROAD

The Broad Museum is offering something new for those are looking for something a little more intellectual than throwing discarded peanut shells on ground of some bar for happy hour with its new Hob Knob event. In the inaugural event of its after-work happy hour series, it’s all about connecting with fellow art lovers. Guests can sip champagne, grab some pizza and enjoy the various exhibits on display. Admission to Hob Knob is free, so long as you RSVP ahead of time, and also includes a glass of champagne, appetizers and some sweet treats. 6-8 p.m. FREE with RSVP. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E. Circle Drive, East Lansing. (517) 353-9834, broadmuseum.msu.edu.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 >> ARTIST RECEPTION: JESSIE GONZALES

The Hannah Community Center’s East Lansing Public Art Gallery welcomes photographer Jessie Gonzales for its July exhibit. Gonzales’ show, entitled “Traditions: Old and New,” will feature a selection of his photography. “My artwork illustrates the passage in time of my family and in the larger sense, the history, artistry and lives of a particular people, Latinos and Chicanos of the Midwest, the U.S. and in the Americas,” Gonzales said. The artist will be present at the exhibit’s premiere, and the exhibit will be open until July 29. 1-2 p.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Art Gallery in the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, 2nd floor, East Lansing. (517) 894-2166, cityofeastlansing.com/353/public-art-gallery.