After forming Greenwood District studios, an independent film studio housed in the building that was previously the Lansing Mall Cinema, the ambitious Lansing comedian known by his stage name Amaru … more

Edward Rosick’s first book was on a medical topic — understandably, given he is a Lansing-area physician.  more

In celebration of Black History Month, Friendship Baptist Church will host a free event 2 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 17) commemorating the historical achievements and traditions of African American gospel … more

Welcome to Behind the Curtain, a new monthly feature spotlighting the local theater community.  Longtime Lansing community theater maven Linda Granger has led the ragtag Starlight Dinner … more

There’s no shortage of books about the Civil War, but until this week, Lansing’s role has largely been ignored.  Local author and historian Matthew J. VanAcker published a new … more

Now that Michigan is fully defrosted and the summer sun is burning hot, music fans can once again experience live tunes under blue skies at local parks and plazas. These shows are a longtime fixture … more

For those in search of a candy shop with a fun twist, look no further than the newly opened Kraven Kandy Bouquets on Cedar Street. more

This Christmas season why not start — or continue — a tradition of reading classic stories to your children? more

Willow Tree Family Center is a community space that hosts a variety of groups in Greater Lansing. It serves families through the pregnancy process and provides birthing, baby, and holistic services in one location. Willow Tree primarily houses peer-to-peer support groups for parents and connects families to professional services. Its space also houses a free store for baby and maternity items and is home to Molly Massage. more

There’s a lot to celebrate this weekend. The 2nd annual Lansing Pride festival, highlighting the city’s diverse LGBTQ+ population, runs Friday and Saturday; Father’s Day is Sunday; and Juneteenth, honoring the official end of slavery in the United States in 1865, is Monday. Whatever you’re celebrating, Greater Lansing offers plenty of fun events as well as game nights, 5K races, art displays, a comedy show and more. more

What started as a service learning project at Lansing Community College has evolved into a theatrical production aiming to humanize the houseless. more

Ray Walsh celebrated his 50th anniversary selling books in 2019, a milestone you don’t achieve in any business without trying new things. more

The touring production of the Broadway smash hit “Mamma Mia!” is coming to the Wharton Center Tuesday (Jan. 16) through Jan. 21.   “ Set on a Greek island paradise where … more

    Lansing Community College’s Jazz Band is partnering with local dance company Happendance to offer a combination of live jazz and original choreography 7 p.m. Friday and … more

Matt Schultheiss considers himself a maker. The Saint Johns native is former theater kid, haunted house enthusiast and steampunk aesthetic appreciator. more

The first weekend of March brings new art exhibits, theater productions and plenty of entertaining events to start your month off with a bang. more

This property was built in 1880, and it’s seen better days. A fire in 2017 left the house red-tagged. While owners David and Kimberly Hallett mow the lawn — for the most part — the property is boarded up. Some of the roof is covered by tarps. more

More than 30 years ago, when the Internet was still a vague glimmer in most people’s minds, I was on former Gov. James Blanchard’s Hi-Tech Task Force, which was charged with studying and issuing a roadmap for the future of technology communication in Michigan. more

A stunning, 6-foot-tall portrait of George Floyd by Flint artist Isiah Lattimore is stopping joggers, bikers and strollers in their tracks as they pass under I-496 on the Lansing River Trail. more

For over a decade, Cale Sauter has been a force in Lansing’s music scene. He co-founded a locally operated indie label, Bermuda Mohawk Productions, was a key member of the city’s most notorious band, the Cartridge Family, and continues to unleash unparalleled metal LPs with Cavalcade. Keep your eyes out for a double LP coming from Cavalcade in 2022, and  another “Bermuda Snowhawk” Christmas compilation, which is also coming soon. more