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Downtown Lansing is getting a mini makeover: 4 local businesses show the results

Through the Michigan Main Street Vibrancy grant, 9 Michigan cities were awarded funding for mini makeovers and Downtown Lansing was one of them. Nubian, Sylvia’s Sudsery, Sweet Encounter Bakery and Café, and Summit Comics and Games were the local businesses chosen to complete small beautification projects within their storefronts

Michigan's poet laureate to host workshop and reading in downtown Lansing

Nandi Comer, Michigan’s poet laureate, is stopping in downtown Lansing to host a free poetry workshop and reading.

Comer was appointed last April, becoming Michigan’s first poet laureate since 1959 and the second in the state’s history. She said it is crucial for the state to invest in the arts through establishing mentorships and supporting training programs for emerging artists.

“This weekend’s workshop will really concentrate on the things that we love that we tend to forget to celebrate,” Comer told WKAR.

Cap City Breaking Jam to be Held in August

Cap City Breaking Jam is an annual Breaking competition hosted by All of the Above Hip Hop Academy and local Breaking Crew, 99 Stylez. This free-to-the-public event showcases dancers of all ages in a Youth 1v1 and Adult 2v2 tournament-style competition. Cap City Breaking Jam brings competitors and spectators from all over the country to our city, Lansing MI, and has become an anticipated summer competition. 

Fourth of July events in our neighborhoods

LANSING, Mich. — (WSYM) With the upcoming holiday, cities all over mid-Michigan are holding various events to celebrate. Here is a list of fireworks in out neighborhoods:

Lansing

  • Lansing Lugnuts Independence Day Celebration at Jackson Field: July 3 at 7:05 p.m.
  • Delta Township Independence Day Celebration at Sharp Park: July 3 at 8 p.m.
  • Fourth of July Celebration Parade in Downtown Lansing: July 4 at 11 a.m.
  • Fourth of July Celebration Concert and Fireworks at Adado Riverfront Park: July 4 at 8 p.m.

Head to Inaugural Lansing Fiesta with CATA

This Saturday and Sunday Lansing will host the inaugural Lansing Fiesta at the Adado Riverfront Park!

The founders of Lansing Fiesta, Daniel Ferreyra and Tony Alvarez sat down with Studio 10 to discuss what inspired this celebration.

They hope the event brings families, friends and the community together and hope to encourage new connections within the community!

There will be over 10 different vendors that include Mexican foods, bbq foods, shaved ice, ice cream, margaritas and much more.

Double your Dollars - Purchase your Downtown Digital Dollars gift cards on Nov 30 and have your dollars doubled while funds last