Living Here

(photo credits: Riverwalk Theatre) 

After relocating from Okemos in 1988, Riverwalk Theatre has been a fixture in the downtown Lansing arts community for 30 years now. Offering modern plays & musicals from its resident acting company, Riverwalk Theatre brings vibrancy and community spirit to Downtown Lansing throughout the year with its transformative local shows. If you’re interested in getting involved with Riverwalk Theatre, there are several ways to do so, from under the spotlight or behind the scenes.  

The Lansing Art Gallery has been in my neighborhood almost 60 years and their getting the word out to the community that they’re “not dead yet” ahead of a fundraiser that they say could be make or break for them.

“We were thinking like sometimes people think when you’re in your sixties you might retire or you’re over that hill but were not!!” said Michelle Carlson, Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center executive director.

For nearly 6 decades… the Lansing Art Gallery and Educational Center has been in this very spot.

Four years after moving to Lansing with his wife in 2006 to start a family, Seattle native and musician Ozay Moore, 42, founded All of the Above Hip Hop Academy, a nonprofit that offers hip-hop-related courses and workshops to school-aged children.

LANSING — Tickets for the second Olive Burger Festival at Jackson Field will go on sale Monday.

The day-long event paying homage to olive burgers, a local favorite at several Lansing-area restaurants, is set for noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the home of the Lugnuts. The festival features olive burgers and other items from area restaurants, live music, drag performers, “celebrated Lanstronauts,” an olive burger eating contest, games, and activities.

Jane and Mark Zussman have a combined 100 years with Riverwalk Theatre! They share how it’s grown over the years and how you can be apart of its future.

LANSING, Mich. (August 6, 2024) – Lansing Community College’s Performing Arts has unveiled its exciting lineup for the 2024-25 theatre season, promising a diverse array of productions that cater to a wide audience. Here’s a breakdown of what’s in store:

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

by Rick Riordan, Book by Joe Tracz, Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki

Director: Kelly Stuible-Clark

This Thursday, August 8 is DLI’s annual Evening of Excellence event, celebrating our volunteers, businesses, partners and neighbors who support our mission to illuminate the path forward for Michigan’s Downtown. Join us at R.E. Olds Transportation Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 

This year’s theme is “Vibrant Visions: Imagining Downtown’s Future Together.” Together, we will honor the past, celebrate the present and look forward to a future filled with endless possibilities!

Guest Writer: Laura Biehl

Check out Downtown Lansing’s newest place to get creative. Tiny Bit of Wood, a local woodworking school, provides visitors with the opportunity to make something unique for themselves or a loved one that will last. The storefront and workshop is owned by Megan Shannon, who has always had a passion for art and working with her hands.

Written By Chioma Lewis

As the summer sun shines bright, Downtown Lansing transforms into a hub of exciting activities perfect for all ages. Here’s your guide to making the most of the “Dogs Days of Summer in Downtown Lansing.”

Written by Chioma Lewis

Mark your calendars for Ourspace Foundation’s Annual 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend in Downtown Lansing on September 19-22! 

Event Lineup: