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In April 2017, Luxury Flux released its remarkable debut album and seemed to be on an upward trajectory in Lansing’s music scene. The self-titled disc combined minimalistic art-rock with early … more
With this week’s cover story covering the reopening of the remodeled Mac’s Bar, what better time to dig into the back story of the notorious location at 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing? … more
Award-winning fingerstyle acoustic guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will visit Elderly Instruments Saturday evening (June 3) for an intimate performance. The musician was born and raised in Japan and came … more
Jake Ford’s Bandcamp page says that he just wants to be more successful than nu-metal band Trapt. And since lockdown started, he’s been working hard to make that ironic joke a reality. more
If you’ve read a book from the Capital Area District Library in the last several years, it’s likely that librarian Jessica Trotter was behind its inclusion in CADL’s expansive catalog.  more
For decades now, the highly influential compilation “Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968” has inspired countless garage bands across the world.  The historic box set includes iconic trippy tracks from The Seeds, Electric Prunes and the 13th Floor Elevators, to only name a few.  more
At Zyara Grill, the food is prepared fresh right in front of your eyes. You definitely can’t get the kind of experience at a McDonald’s. On the menu, you can expect to find all of the staple Mediterranean dishes more
The Lansing area is jam-packed with events this weekend, from winter-themed parties and art exhibition openings to camps and workshops for kids and the Ten Pound Fiddle's annual Mid-Winter Singing Festival, plus a whole lot more. Buckle up and prepare for a busy — but hopefully fun-filled — few days. more
I’d love to clue you in on the weird and wonderful dance production coming to the Wharton Center Sunday, but it won’t be easy. As Frank Zappa should have said, writing about dancing is like dancing about isotopes. … more
When lockdowns swept the world in spring of 2020, organist Jim Alfredson was prepared, in his own sweet way.  more
The search for solutions to Lansing’s record-breaking epidemic of gun violence is now focused on a promising program known as “Advance Peace” that aims to influence the lives of young people who are most at risk of being the next one to pull the trigger. more
Lansing Winterfest, an annual celebration hosted by Downtown Lansing Inc., offers free winter-themed festivities each Saturday in February. The event was created in 2021 to encourage community … more
A cast of 28 actors of varying ages, abilities and backgrounds brought down the house Saturday night at Lansing’s Riverwalk Theatre with its immense “Big Fish” production. … more
While some rock ‘n’ roll bands depend on a flashy lead singer, other outfits, like Anvil Crawler, let their instruments do the talking.  The Lansing-based instrumental band is … more
Wednesday, May 31 "A Course of Love" with Lucille Olson - 7 p.m. Zoom ID: 177 417 886. Passcode: 601744. unitylansing.org. After-School Enrichment Time - Kids can get their homework … more
Author Donovan Hohn’s new book, “The Inner Coast: Essays,” draws heavily on the power and importance of water. more
The dog days of August have most readers looking around for what they are going to read next. Now that bookstores and libraries have reopened, you can once again browse their shelves looking for the next great read.  more
Weather in the Greater Lansing area is often dicey, especially this time of year. One day is unseasonably warm, while a hellacious ice storm rolls in the next. But, since it’s now officially springtime, Michigan will soon return to its mild temps and picture-perfect settings for outdoor adventures.  more
According to Feeding America, one in seven Michigan children is systematically hungry. Rebekah Bellgowan , a local philanthropist, is doing her part to fix that with a food and supply drive. … more
Before Ernest Hemingway became a celebrated novelist, he wrote short stories, many of which had roots Up North in Michigan. Perhaps his most famous story is “Big Two-Hearted River,” … more
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