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Over 150 artists gather for the third annual Tattoo City Lansing Convention

By: Claire Bacarella (via Fox 47 News)

The third annual Tattoo City Lansing Convention brought more than 150 tattoo artists from around the world to the Lansing Center over the weekend.

The event gave attendees a chance to see different styles and get inked on site. Kodi Klocinski traveled from his shop in Toledo to participate in the convention for the third year.

Photo Credit: Claire Bacarella/Fox

Third annual Cinco de Mayo celebration draws neighbors to the Lansing Shuffle

By: Claire Bacarella (via Fox 47 News)

Music, dancing and food filled the Lansing Shuffle Sunday as neighbors gathered for the third annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

The event brought people from across the area together to honor Mexican heritage and culture.

Jake Trevino said the gathering serves a deeper purpose. “Really, the purpose is just to celebrate Mexican culture and keep the Trejano scene alive in Lansing, Michigan,” Trevino said.

From farm to cup: Inside Lansing’s oldest coffee roaster

By Leo V. Kaplan (via Lansing City Pulse)

Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably had coffee roasted by Paramount Coffee Co.

From its facility right across from Jackson Field, Paramount roasts coffee for its eponymous Paramount Roasters brand, as well as the brands Joe Knows Coffee, Happy Camper, Fall in Love and Sweetie Pie, which can be found in stores such as Marshall’s and Costco.

Small business week highlights local impact of shopping small in downtown Lansing

By: Claire Bacarella (via Fox 47 News)

Small business week kicks off Sunday, and Downtown Lansing shop owners say support from neighbors makes a real difference, not just for their stores, but for the entire community.

Danielle Hastings owns Sylvia’s Sudsery, a self-care gift shop in downtown Lansing and one of more than 900,000 small businesses across Michigan, according to the Small Business Association of Michigan.

Hundreds gather in Lansing for comic book giveaway

By: Taryn Simmons (via WLNS)

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) —  Hundreds of comic book fans gathered in downtown Lansing on Saturday for the annual Free Comic Book Day Giveaway.

The event was hosted at Summit Comics and Games. From DC to Marvel, the giveaway had them all. 

Comic book lovers could get four books per person. 

Organizers say they saw up to 1,800 people last year and gave away 2,000 books within four to five hours. 

Egg-Stravaganza, Reimagined

It’s often said that the strength of a community is reflected in how its members come together around a shared purpose, and this past month, that spirit was clearly on display.

Due to inclement weather, our long-anticipated Downtown Egg-Stravaganza required a change of plans. Downtown merchants welcomed event attendees inside their stores and restaurants, greeting families with treats and other spring-themed giveaways.

Celebrate Mother’s Day With Self-Care in Downtown

Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to slow down and celebrate with rest, relaxation, and meaningful time together. Downtown Lansing is home to unique local businesses that make self-care easy to enjoy, whether Mom loves spa treatments, shopping, books, or peaceful experiences. Downtown Lansing Inc. highlights the district as home to nearly 200 businesses, offering many ways to shop, dine, and unwind.

Relax, Unwind, and Recharge

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