Capital AfroFest launches in downtown Lansing
Capital AfroFest, a multifaceted new festival dedicated to celebrating African culture, connection and representation, happens this weekend in downtown Lansing. Hosted by The Michigan Dance …
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Goodfellas Bagel Deli is a hit
Adrian Joseph, 27, grew up in his family’s restaurants, sparking an interest in the hospitality industry. That interest grew from his time in professional kitchens and led him to study at the …
Neva Lee’s grows, re-pots in new downtown location
After opening their doors in their first space on July 8, 2021, at 123 E. Kalamazoo St., Neva Lee’s owners, Faun Donald and Luke Trusnovec, have re-potted their plant business in its new …
The art life
Lansing is home to many things, and for these creatives, it’s the place that inspires them to make art. Here are a few Lansing-based artists whose work you have probably seen around town. From …
Ice cream shop lights up parking lot
Thanks to Bunker Busters Ice Cream, Lansing has a hot new place to enjoy a cold treat. The small but mighty new business is located at 901 N. Larch Street in the parking lot of Pro Fireworks. While …
Winging it
Detroit Wing Co., based in Eastpointe, has spread its wings to the Lansing area. The restaurant has received foodie recognition and awards for serving a made-from-scratch menu and signature sauces. …
A grand re-opening: A fixture returns to Downtown Lansing
By SARAH SPOHN Downtown Lansing residents and workers can once again get their pie and eat it too. On July 5, Grand Traverse Pie Company reopened its Washington Square store following nearly …
Welcome to the ‘pretty jungle’
“We had a vision and made it come true,” Luanda Coleman said of her and her co-owner Alicia Chase’s new salon, Apex Nails & Spa. The pair of licensed nail technicians …
