Deacon Earl brings solo country, blues and reggae to Ellison Brewery
After a brief lull during Michigan’s period in lockdown, guitarist, bassist and banjo player Deacon Earl is once again booking gigs.
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Open mic comedy coming to Ellison Brewery
Local comedian Ashley Stommen is trying to bring laughter back to Lansing with a new open mic starting this Sunday at Ellison Brewery.
Jo Shoup and Mac’s Bar
Jo Shoup, who uses they/them pronouns, has an undying affection for Lansing’s dive-iest dive bar, Mac’s. Ever since they turned 21, the bar has felt like a home away from home. Mingling …
Wildlife photographer Carol Spry featured at Katalyst Art Gallery
Carol Spry, 62, Mason, works as a registered nurse at Sparrow Hospital. She’s been there for three decades. But in her spare time, Spry travels around the state taking loving photographs of Michigan wildlife.
Robert Jenkins and his Springfield SAINT AR-15 pistol
In his spare time, Jenkins enjoys gaming, playing the piano and going to the gun range. At the range, he gets to spend quality time with his favorite thing, a Springfield SAINT AR-15 pistol.
Lansing 5:01 launches Garden Jam music festival
Through this weekend, Lansing 5:01 is hosting an outdoor concert series called the Garden Jam. Attendees can enjoy live music joined by the soothing sight of downtown Lansing during sunset.
Outdoor Pop Up Art Shop returns to Lansing Art Gallery
For the third time this summer, the Lansing Art Gallery is hosting an Outdoor Pop Up Art Shop featuring art from Michigan creatives.
East Lansing rock musician Jake Ford releasing new singles during lockdown
Jake Ford’s Bandcamp page says that he just wants to be more successful than nu-metal band Trapt. And since lockdown started, he’s been working hard to make that ironic joke a reality.
REO Town’s Threadbare Mitten Film Festival goes virtual
Threadbare Mitten Film Festival founder Dan Kofoed Kofoed has adjusted to volatile times in order to keep his indie film festival alive. Falling victim to the coronavirus, the festival will be held entirely online. It’s a drastic change, which gives way to the subtitle of the festival’s fourth year: “A Year of TransFOURmations.”
Okemos eatery delivers fresh twist on Mediterranean cuisine
Opening up your first restaurant is a daunting prospect. Rae Suboh, owner of Bread Bites in Okemos, unfortunately opened up his first eatery right before the COVID-19 outbreak began.