Eric Olmscheid has a strange sense of timing when it comes to taking a new job. He started work as the fourth executive director in the 40-year history of MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing … more

While Detroit will always be the epicenter of Michigan music history, there are plenty of smaller towns and cities with amazing old stories of their own. more

If this column has taught me anything in recent weeks, it’s that Lansing has plenty of premium pot and that I probably smoke far too much of it for my own good. But we can’t leave out the peripheral side of the industry that has long been in place before weed was legal: head shops.  more

For a sizable chunk of the 2000s, the Bermuda Mohawk Productions (BMP) logo was pasted on countless flyers across Lansing and on releases by dozens of local artists. Over the past few years, its workload and output has slowed, but the label still pops up occasionally. Co-founder Cale Sauter chatted with City Pulse about the history of BMP, and why its DIY ethos was necessary back in the imprint’s heyday. more

Still not feeling relieved after a massage? Still not feeling your best leaving the salon? Maya Joy Murchison hopes to change that with her new salon and spa, Gifted Hands of Joy. more

The Michigan State University Department of Theatre’s current production, “Clue,” running through Sunday (Oct. 15), is an absurd and campy whodunit full of physical comedy, sight gags and laughs, more

FRIDAY, Oct. 27 — Witches, wizards and muggles alike can experience the music of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” live at the Wharton Center Nov. 17 and 18. more

The best gifts come from the heart. Learn how to paint luscious leaves and blooming bouquets in one of Lansing’s more beautiful flower shops. Led by Svitlana Martynjuk, a contemporary fine artist currently residing in the capital city, this lesson will break down the fundamentals of painting still life portraits.  more

I couldn’t let this weekly weed review guide go on for too much longer without including some of the delicious, cannabis-infused edibles rapidly finding their way to the Lansing marijuana scene. more

Over the last few weeks, cannabis concentrates have found a special place in my heart. With THC percentages well above 60%, they’re usually an incredibly efficient way to smoke. Just a few dabs will usually do the trick. My only complaint: It takes too much effort to use a blow torch. more

It’s a new year, so what better time to catch up with some new businesses in town? more

With Silver Bells in the City behind us, the holiday festivities in Greater Lansing are officially underway. Here are several fun ways coming up in the next few weeks to get into the spirit of the season: more

Ten Pound Fiddle announced yesterday that it is postponing all weekly concerts until early March. The announcement comes after its board of directors unanimously voted to postpone all concerts due to the increasing number of Omicron variant cases. more

Decisions about procuring the right cannabis can be very personal, and if you’ve ever purchased edibles from a dispensary, you might be familiar with that feeling of wondering what’s inside these tasty treats that make them so great — or, in some cases, perhaps not so great. more

Pride is back in Lansing. After two years of pandemic-induced absence, the area is bursting with Pride related events. Here’s a rundown of some events happening in Lansing. more

It’s finally summer, which means it’s time to head out to Michigan’s coastal beaches and bask in the sunlight with a good book. Here’s a list of seven options to read before … more

This impressive sculpture, “The Unisphere,” has reposed off the lobby of the Michigan State University International Center since it was given to the university by the Class of 1966. … more

To kick off its 2023-’24 season, Lansing Community College presents “Isaac’s Eye,” by Lucas Hnath, at the increasingly difficult-to-access Black Box Theatre 8 p.m. Friday (Oct. 13) and Saturday (Oct. 14). more

After years of playing other artists’ country music over Michigan’s airwaves, radio personality Rob Stone chased another dream: getting onstage and performing his own music. more

Jars is among the newest pot shops to open in Lansing as the industry blossoms across the region. more