Loyalty Barbershop brings throwback vibes to Old Town
Walking into Loyalty Barbershop, you’d think the business had been there for decades. There are vintage dressers, retro wooden theater seats, ornate antique mirrors and an assortment of …
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A Calming Energy: Surya Yoga Sangha is a warm space for self-care
Scott Kelly first turned to yoga for relief from competitively running and coaching for years. While yoga indeed brought comfort, he quickly realized the benefits from yoga weren’t just …
ScrapFest returns in style
ScrapFest 12, the repurpose-focused art festival, returns to the streets of Old Town this weekend with a scrap metal sculpture competition, eco-art booths, live music and family activities. But a …
Three-cheese grilled cheese delivers at Black Cat …And save room for the carrot cake
Look who’s back for another edition of my unofficial #comfortfoodcrawl. This time, I ventured out to downtown East Lansing’s Black Cat Bistro. During the height of the pandemic, I saw …
MichiganMade Treats finds sweet spot
Holly McDermitt and Sarah Stratton have been friends for several decades. A few years ago, they decided to become business partners, with their bakery, Michigan Made Treats. Last week, they …
Crawling with artists
Bar crawls sound like fun to begin with, but they always leave you the worse for wear. A Creative Crawl has the opposite effect — the more stops you make, the more energized, inspired and …
517 Juneteenth weekend celebrates and educates
After a successful inaugural event last year, the 517 Juneteenth Weekend returns, with four days of celebrations in REO Town. The freshly launched annual event adds to an already existing calendar of …
Grass-fed SunChef burger offers zesty experience
Sometimes you just want a burger and fries. But for those looking to make that craving a healthier, more natural dining experience …
Lansing-centric shop opening in Old Town
“Metro” Melik Brown is no stranger to Lansing. He’s worn many hats in many different avenues.