For more than a decade, Dana Kromer has been a dedicated force behind many of Downtown Lansing’s most beloved events and initiatives. Her long-standing commitment and collaborative spirit have made her an invaluable member of Downtown Lansing Inc.’s volunteer community.
April is National Brunch Month, and Downtown Lansing is the perfect place to celebrate. Whether you prefer a quick coffee and pastry for a satisfying weekday pick-me-up, a hearty breakfast sandwich to get you through your list of things to do, or a relaxed weekend meal with friends, downtown offers a wide variety of brunch options to explore all month long.
From locally owned cafés to globally inspired restaurants, each stop brings its own flavor to Lansing’s growing food scene.
Earth Day is the perfect time to explore small changes that make a big impact. Whether you are shopping local, reducing waste, or choosing sustainable ways to get around, Downtown Lansing offers many opportunities to live a little greener while supporting local businesses and community spaces.
Here are a few easy ways to celebrate Earth Day while spending time downtown.
DLI is pleased to announce the return of Match on Main grants through the State of Michigan. Match on Main is a reimbursement-only grant program administered by the MEDC. Grant funding supports defined, place-based projects that help activate commercial districts, encourage private investment, and strengthen local economies.
Different from some other grant programs, your business does not apply directly to MEDC. DLI applies on your behalf.
By Sophia Saliby (via WKAR-MSU)
Downtown Lansing’s Nelson Gallery is celebrating its fifth anniversary this week.
The art gallery on Washington Square has hosted fifteen exhibitions and work from dozens of local artists since 2021. A reception celebrating the milestone is taking place Friday, March 20 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
LANSING, Mich. - Midtown Brewing Company is a locally owned brewery in the heart of Downtown Lansing, Michigan.
Midtown features 40 taps that they serve daily, alongside their own classic house beers and a vast variety of Michigan base beer, cider and mead.
This Lansing staple also features a full scratch-kitchen with a delicious variety of burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, wraps, seasonal rotating soups, along with a rotating scratch-made cheesecake.
By Kristen Matthews (via 97.5 NOW FM)
The tulips are starting to come out. The shelves at the store are lined with a million milk chocolate bunnies and brightly colored eggs. You know what that means: Easter is just around the corner.
By Capital Area District Libraries (via Lansing State Journal)
It’s Women’s History Month and Capital Area District Libraries’ expert recommenders have selected six great titles that highlight the roles of women throughout history.
Whether fiction or nonfiction, these picks are well-researched views into the past.
When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin
LANSING — A counter-service Cajun boil restaurant is poised to open in a 3,000-square-foot storefront on South Washington Square where Grand Traverse Pie Company closed more than 2½ years ago.
Sea LeVeaux could open downtown at 200 S. Washington Square by April, owner Antwan Johnson said, “and if it takes a little longer, we’re fine with that.”
