Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) is Lansing’s answer to dynamic events like South by Southwest and the Sundance Film Festival.  more

A story based on a Supreme Court case about discrimination against a gay couple might not sound like a fun night out at the theater, but it is. Williamston Theatre’s production of “The Cake” slices through the headlines and serves up a luscious, rich tale of human emotion with a sprinkling of personal evolution. more

There’s nothing quite like the enthusiasm of Barb Whitney as she grabs you by the hand, yanks you over to a painting or sculpture at the Lansing Art Gallery and expands your mind with a breathless appreciation. more

Authors, poets and readers in the Capital City need to get ready to “kick out the jams” in April, because three major literary events are on the calendar — two of which were canceled for the last two years out of pandemic precaution.  more

For the last decade, Tyrant has been a fixture in the local heavy metal scene and beyond. Formed by brothers Philip Winters (vocals, guitar) and Andrew Winters (drums) while they were still in high school, the band has progressively dealt out a powerful fusion that tastefully echoes the likes of early Metallica, Megadeth and Kiss — by way of Pantera.  more

Space Dogg Collective might sound like a pack of K-9 astronauts, but it’s not. If you listen closely, you’ll hear the thumping sound of bass music. Passion for the hard-hitting genre is what started the group. more

If you’re a regular reader of this column, then you already know that I prefer to keep these reviews focused almost exclusively on products from Greater Lansing. The Capital City is home to some pretty bright minds in the cannabis industry — and plenty of good weed, too. So, I rarely feel compelled to travel far in order to bring back some dank recommendations for our readers.  more

For those in search of comfort food without the guilt, a new option has risen over Great Lansing. SunChef Kitchen Food Truck — a colorful truck adorned with a vibrantly painted sunset — has plenty of both vegetarian and meat dishes to choose from.  more

Ashley Kelley was hospitalized for 10 months following a near-fatal car accident in September 2015. During that time, Kelley’s pets, which she calls her “fur babies,” were permitted to visit. Kelley said that animals are a “fundamental healing element” in many people’s lives, including her own.   more

Welcome to City Pulse’s first-ever “Lansing Made” issue, a tradition we hope to continue for years to come.  more

Over the last 15 years, James Gardin has been a vibrant force in Lansing’s music scene. His empowering rhymes are backed by fun, soulful beats and topped off with electrifying live performances.  more

The Maker Studio is a resource for community members of all ages to use, offering different tools and programs for visitors to explore their creativity — and maybe learn a few things, too. more

On this edition of City Pulse on the Air, production editor Skyler Ashley breaks down the upcoming events heading to Lansing this week and weekend. Reporter Audrey Matusz interviews Ernie Boone as part of City Pulse's Lansing Legends series. more

Monica Ramirez-Montagut, the MSU Broad Art Museum’s executive director, still considers the lab to have been a success.  more

The Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center curated three permanent art installations for the hospital, with two sculptures and one canvas. The works were purchased by the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation for the hospital that opened on Collins Road on March 6. more

Potter’s “Summer’s Child” CD is being celebrated, along with Ruelaine Stokes’ poetry book, at the “Voices from the Heartland” event Saturday (March 26) and Sunday (March 27). The CD is Potter’s first solo recording. more

Weather in the Greater Lansing area is often dicey, especially this time of year. One day is unseasonably warm, while a hellacious ice storm rolls in the next. But, since it’s now officially springtime, Michigan will soon return to its mild temps and picture-perfect settings for outdoor adventures.  more

By now, just about every stoner has heard of hydroponics: the remarkable dirtless growing system that uses nutrients infused directly into water to replace the need for traditional soils.  more

Soaps, clothes and art — oh my! Several new shops selling such goods were set up inside Middle Village Micro Market last week. City Pulse had the chance to speak with the owners. Here’s what visitors can expect to see — and whom they can expect to meet — next time they stop in.  more

The werewolf of London isn’t the only one who loved tiki bars, as Warren Zevon crooned in his famous song of the same name.   more