Still shopping for holiday gifts? Check out these local options
We get it, shopping is a hassle. Plus, what do you even get a 14-year-old cousin who speaks in memes and acronyms half the time?
Arts and Culture
Latest in Arts and Culture
Turn it Down Q&A: Rachel Curtis talks ‘American Idol,’ new singles
Since her professional starting point in 2014, Lansing-based songwriter Rachel Curtis has kept busy gigging across the state, even venturing to Nashville and Chicago.
Founders of new artist showcase reflect on 2019
On a Wednesday night in Lansing, one has a greater chance of seeing a horde of stray plastic bags tumbling toward the Capitol building than a line of patrons waiting to get inside a music venue.
Viral rapper Riff Raff makes Lansing concert debut
A walking internet meme is gearing up for his Lansing concert debut Friday at The Loft.
Holiday Happenings
More holiday happenings in Greater Lansing
Turn it Down Q&A: Rob Stone talks WITL, MSU and going country
After years of playing other artists’ country music over Michigan’s airwaves, radio personality Rob Stone chased another dream: getting onstage and performing his own music.
Plant painting workshop at Where The Wild Things Bloom
The best gifts come from the heart. Learn how to paint luscious leaves and blooming bouquets in one of Lansing’s more beautiful flower shops. Led by Svitlana Martynjuk, a contemporary fine artist currently residing in the capital city, this lesson will break down the fundamentals of painting still life portraits.
Turner-Dodge Festival of Trees honors storytelling through decor
If the story of Rudolph didn’t make the red-nosed reindeer enough of a stud already, how about the time he and two elves built a makeshift hot air balloon to air-lift rescue Santa, Prancer, Vixen and the crew from a wicked crash. Not ringing any sleigh bells?
Melik Brown finds a home, Lansing finds a champion
Melik Brown doesn’t need a stage. The hood of his sweatshirt is a proscenium arch. His face and his voice supply the humor, drama, tenderness and anger, the lights and the shadows.
Turn it Down: Punks vs Pokes returns to The Avenue Café
Each year, local punk bands play country covers while country bands belt out punk covers. The unique idea keeps each year’s setlist fresh, though event founder Aaron Bales said he’s content with sticking to the basics.
Turn it Down Q&A: Rachel Curtis talks ‘American Idol,’ new singles
Since her professional starting point in 2014, Lansing-based songwriter Rachel Curtis has kept busy gigging across the state, even venturing to Nashville and Chicago.
Founders of new artist showcase reflect on 2019
On a Wednesday night in Lansing, one has a greater chance of seeing a horde of stray plastic bags tumbling toward the Capitol building than a line of patrons waiting to get inside a music venue.
Viral rapper Riff Raff makes Lansing concert debut
A walking internet meme is gearing up for his Lansing concert debut Friday at The Loft.
Holiday Happenings
More holiday happenings in Greater Lansing
Turn it Down Q&A: Rob Stone talks WITL, MSU and going country
After years of playing other artists’ country music over Michigan’s airwaves, radio personality Rob Stone chased another dream: getting onstage and performing his own music.
Plant painting workshop at Where The Wild Things Bloom
The best gifts come from the heart. Learn how to paint luscious leaves and blooming bouquets in one of Lansing’s more beautiful flower shops. Led by Svitlana Martynjuk, a contemporary fine artist currently residing in the capital city, this lesson will break down the fundamentals of painting still life portraits.
Turner-Dodge Festival of Trees honors storytelling through decor
If the story of Rudolph didn’t make the red-nosed reindeer enough of a stud already, how about the time he and two elves built a makeshift hot air balloon to air-lift rescue Santa, Prancer, Vixen and the crew from a wicked crash. Not ringing any sleigh bells?
Melik Brown finds a home, Lansing finds a champion
Melik Brown doesn’t need a stage. The hood of his sweatshirt is a proscenium arch. His face and his voice supply the humor, drama, tenderness and anger, the lights and the shadows.
Turn it Down: Punks vs Pokes returns to The Avenue Café
Each year, local punk bands play country covers while country bands belt out punk covers. The unique idea keeps each year’s setlist fresh, though event founder Aaron Bales said he’s content with sticking to the basics.