Hive Hair Studio offers gender-affirming cuts
It’s no secret that people’s identities are often tied to their fashion choices, including their hairstyle. From color and texture, to length and styling, it’s, hypothetically, an …
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Half imagination, half machine
Matt Schultheiss considers himself a maker. The Saint Johns native is former theater kid, haunted house enthusiast and steampunk aesthetic appreciator.
Capital City Sweets is flush with dough
When four local 20-somethings saw a post about Lansing Built to Last, a local startup competition launched in response to the pandemic, they got together and created a tasty business proposal. …
15 things to do this summer in Greater Lansing… in no particular order
With summer around the corner, it’s time to jam-pack your calendar with family fun, festivals, outdoor concerts and fair food. Here’s a guide to some must-see events, happening now …
Everything is Cheesecake upsizes to Jolly Cedar Plaza
When Deanna Brown was working her customer sales job at a Fortune 500 company, she felt burnt out. Needing an outlet to de-stress, she found out that baking cookies and cakes in the kitchen was her happy place. A specific favorite to serve up was the ever-rich cheesecake.
Taking it to the streets: Navigating the 59th East Lansing Art Festival
After the East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF) went digital in 2020, and then hosted a smaller footprint in 2021, local art aficionados can rest assured that the 59th annual event is returning and is …
Fashion and makeup creatives hope to put Lansing on the map
Surprisingly, some highly sought-after fashion, nail, hair and makeup professionals are based in Lansing — not just New York, Los Angeles or Miami.