Ernest Hemingway and his family seldom threw anything away, which is a good thing — especially when noted filmmaker Ken Burns decided to make a three-part-series on the iconic writer for PBS. The film, which premieres April 5 on PBS stations and runs two hours for three nights, will tell the story of one of America’s most noted and enigmatic writers of the 20th century. more

Billy Clark wanted to teach his teenage son about responsibility and hard work. Out of that desire sprang Extra Levels, a used video game store that sells everything from Ataris to the latest generation of gaming consoles. more

The Michigan State University Museum has launched a new virtual exhibit that you can enjoy free from home. “Beyond the Black Panther: Visions of Afrofuturism in American Comics,” curated by MSU English Professor Julian Chambliss. more

For more than a decade, From Big Sur has been a staple in the Lansing music scene. The rock ’n roll band has gigged across all across the city, including frequent spots at Moriarty’s Pub and the Green Door. Along the way, the outfit has released a stack of dynamic albums. more

Staunch protective measures first kept restaurants closed altogether, later prohibiting customers from dining indoors for several stretches in 2020 — some lasting months at a time. And many restaurants, even ones that had been in service for decades, have closed for good. more

Peppermint Creek Theatre’s mission includes commitments to address vital societal issues, to raise awareness, and to encourage meaningful dialogue. The production company’s latest online … more

Many of the heaviest, sludgiest and loudest local bands Mid-Michigan has produced have one common thread: Ryan “RK” Andrews. Over the years, Andrews has fronted numerous Lansing-area bands like Red Teeth, Dr. Device, BerT and No Skull—to only name a few. more

Nicholas Richard is a graduate of LCC’s music program and has put that knowledge to use in touring bands such as The Plurals and City Mouse. So it’s no surprise that his favorite thing is … more

Angeline Boulley’s highly anticipated young adult thriller is like a Native American powwow deeply layered with symbolism, glitter and enough mystery to keep you spinning in delight. more

Lansing’s only true crime bookstore, Deadtime Stories, is moving from Old Town to REO Town this month. On March 27, Deadtime is holding a grand opening event — including a ribbon-cutting ceremony and serial killer-shaped cookies — to celebrate the transition. more

Just before COVID restrictions began a year ago, Lansing’s Sycamore Creek United Methodist Church on South Pennsylvania Avenue staged a performance of “Letter From Birmingham Jail.” At 7 p.m. on Saturdays through March, the church is offering a very different presentation centered on the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. writing. more

Recreational marijuana has certainly taken the spotlight off the medical side of the industry over the last few years. Sales for adult-use products routinely outpace their medicinal counterparts. Fewer and fewer patients are bothering to apply for or renew their medical marijuana licenses.  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

Thomas “Tommy” Gomez was a family man, actor, director, teacher, mentor, musician, carpenter, Shakespeare devotee and more. Those who knew him remember his friendship and kindness. more

The dark margins of the sound stage at Lansing’s Public Media Center looked like a valley of Egyptian sarcophagi, with 12 human-sized cello cases scattered around in various poses. more

Ten years is a long time for sisters to be apart, but as Lansing’s Erin Bartels writes in her new book, “All That We Carried,” an arduous hiking trip through Michigan’s Porcupine Mountain might not be the best idea for a place for them to reunite. more

It was a big deal when Skymint announced a collaboration last year with Amsterdam-based DNA Genetics and rolled out seven of the most widely sought, potent and internationally acclaimed cannabis strains available in Greater Lansing. It’s still among the best around. more

Deanna Ray-Brown, 40, opened her food truck Everything is Cheesecake back in 2018 after growing tired of working full time as a training manager for a Fortune 500 company. When pondering a career change, she turned to one of her longtime passions, baking. more

The Lansing Lugnuts baseball team, High-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, has announced the schedule for its 25th season. Opening Day is May 4 at Jackson Field and will continue until the finale on Sept. 19. more

Chadwick “Niles” Phillips is a multi-talented artist and educator hailing from Lansing who made an impression in the music industry after moving to New York City and eventually Minneapolis. Now, he’s returning, albeit virtually, to help educate Lansing youth using lessons he’s learned as a hip-hop musician. more