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President Abraham Lincoln, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, outlaw Billy the Kid and assassin John Wilkes Booth all sat (or stood) for tintype photographs, but so did hundreds of thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers before heading off to deadly battlefields. more
After kicking off its 36th season with “Angels in America,” Riverwalk Theatre took things in a lighter direction, following up with the comedies “Pickleball and “Urinetown.” more
“Lustful Youth” Jan. 9-12 and 16-19 7 p.m. Thursday more
Writers often create works that are either a reflection of the times or cautionary tales warning of undesirable future outcomes. more
It’s been a very good year for Lansing’s literary scene. In February, Kalamazoo-area author Bonnie Jo Campbell visited Michigan State University during her extensive release tour for more
Have you ever lay down in a meadow and gazed at the stars? Greater Lansing’s fine arts scene is like that: a rich and rare mix of fertile, more
Haylie Klusack If you shop at Capital City Market in downtown Lansing, it’s likely you’ve seen the work of the artist and sign painter Haylie Klusack. more
It’s somehow the end of the year once again, and though there won’t be any fireworks, you can still start 2025 off with a bang. more
My father did not like candles. When I was a kid, we brought out a couple of sugary angel candles every December. more
In his latest book, “The Great Lakes: Fact or Fake,” environmental writer Dave Dempsey answers 41 questions about the Great Lakes; along the way more
The 12-foot-tall railroad bridge on Pennsylvania Avenue, nicknamed Big Penny, is notorious for being a tad too short for truckers looking to pass under it. Since it was built back in 1928, it’s … more
The Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert Sunday afternoon (Dec. 15) promises to bring forth a tower of musical power and a historic moment in the community’s cultural life. more
Most of our student yearbooks are gathering dust in an attic, basement or on an old bookshelf. more
If Halloween is peanut butter and Christmas is chocolate, then Old Town’s Krampusnacht is the perfect holiday Reese’s Cup. more
From concerts to gift markets to galas and parties, there is an abundance of holiday events throughout the Lansing area in the coming weeks. more
Are you looking for a big, splashy holiday show that delivers on all the glitz and sentimentality that everybody loves to see this time of year? more
At the 75th annual National Book Awards on Nov. 20, Percival Everett took home the fiction prize for his novel “James,” a humorous reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” more
Drive around Lansing, especially downtown, and the city lights up at night during the Christmas season. more
Some people took up cross stitching or painting by numbers to fill their time during the pandemic. Others took on a long-delayed project, like fixing up the basement. Artist Doug DeLind had bigger ideas. more
It’s easy to visit Amazon or another major online retailer and purchase all your holiday gifts with a few simple button clicks, but supporting area businesses and keeping money in the community, more
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