The Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center has debuted its selections for the 36th annual Art Scholarship Alert High School Exhibition. An exhibit of artwork crafted entirely by talented Greater … more

I got this collection as sort of a hand-me-down. It was my dad’s collection from his older brother. It’s a bunch of punk records that have been passed down from the ’80s and ’70s and it’s one of those things where it always sat on a shelf, and I’d say “Oh, what’s this? Can I look at this?” And I’d be told, “No, you’re going to mess it up and break it.” more

In past years, April was referred to as Autism Awareness Month. In 2021, the Autism Society of America is encouraging a shift towards calling it Autism Acceptance Month instead. After all, awareness … more

Motown Records will always be associated with its string of brilliant pop-infused R&B hits by The SupremåTemptations, The Miracles and a long roster of others. The sound founder Berry Gordy masterminded alongside Smokey Robinson defined a generation of ’60s youth and continues to inspire the hitmakers to this day. more

Need some fun ideas to spend this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's a handy guide to some of the most interesting happenings in Lansing this Saturday and Sunday. There are helpful online-only options included in case you want to avoid crowds and stay home.  more

Whether you’re a casual vinyl buyer, or a serious record collector, the need to unload some unwanted wax arises every once in a while. Sure, there are profitable online selling options, like Discogs and eBay, but that requires some tedious vinyl-grading wisdom, and the time it takes to ship records at the often-crowded post office. Hauling in a box to local record shops is often the easiest option, plus you leave with a few bucks in your pocket. Of course, not all vinyl is valuable, so learning the ropes before you head out is a good idea. more

Many readers were surprised when former Sen. Carl Levin decided to write a memoir of his 44 years in public service — including 36 years as a United States senator. Levin was well known for not wanting to talk about himself. He wasn’t into braggadocio. more

There are several happenings across Greater Lansing in celebration of Easter Sunday. Here’s a handful of ways you can spend the holiday today. more

Stoners across Lansing, rejoice. We have another new pot shop in the Capital City — and that means that an even wider selection of recreational and medical cannabis products are in town. more

Have you ever thought about what you would do in the apocalypse? Doomsday preppers take that hypothetical into a lifestyle. Local comedian and YouTuber Louis D. Michael created the web show “Loaded for Bear” to parody the folks who slide into conspiracy theory and obsession. more

Ted Wilson chatted with City Pulse about how Replay is combating this unexpected problem and challenges presented by the pandemic. more

"This Must Be the Place: Quality Hits From Lansing" is a new compilation that gives the local music scene a well-deserved opportunity to shake off some of the rust.  more

In an era where local news is evaporating and many cities don’t have a source for local reporting at all, FOX 47 is ramping up on the ground coverage in Greater Lansing. With a new team of … more

More than a year of lockdown has done some odd things to the musicians of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. more

Laura Drotar, who uses they/them pronouns, enjoys folk music and its ability to bring people together. Their favorite piece of folk music history is the songbook “Rise Up Singing.” more

William Murphy was a grunt in the Vietnam War and is proud of it. more

For Lansing scenesters who came of age in the ’90s, the name Wally Pleasant no doubt brings up countless memories of acoustic guitars, brilliantly witty verses and earworm hooks. The local … more

Lansing has new digs for those looking to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a bar without the social pressures of drinking. more

MSU jazzman Diego Rivera doesn’t sing — at least in public — but when his supple saxophone and restless mind delve into a melody, mapping its crevices and contours like a world explorer, every song becomes a story. more

A field of more than 1,000 marijuana plants, each suspended in tubs of water, is blooming away at Lemonati Family Farms on Oakland Avenue. Advanced hydroponics ensure cannabis that is virtually free of metals and bacteria. more