Downtown Lansing Inc.

February 22, 2012

Downtown eatery expands menu, hours, staffing
There’s big news for diners who just can’t get enough of Downtown Subs and Salads / New York Burrito. The formerly lunch and dinner-only restaurant has now expanded its menu and hours to include breakfast.

“We’ve wanted to do this for a couple years now,” says co-owner Thomas Vonachen. “We’ve spent the last... Read More

February 15, 2012

Editor's Pick: Frost Fest 2012
On Saturday, Feb. 18, Downtown Lansing Inc. puts together an awesome event for us to embrace what little of winter we've got left, on the 200 block of S. Washington with Frost Fest 12.

If you’re a die-hard Euchre player (or you lost to a team last year!), the “Cold Butt” Euchre Tournament make its come back; beer lovers... Read More

February 8, 2012

Waterfront Bar & Grill doubles indoor seating
The City Market's Waterfront Bar & Grill is still five months away from its second anniversary, but its already making big changes. The bar and restaurant, which features Michigan-made beer, wine and foods-with a particular focus on Lansing Market vendors-has doubled their indoor seating area.

"We can now seat 78 and 108... Read More

February 1, 2012

Search for the Best Pad Thai in Lansing
The Skinny: If you are in need of a Pad Thai fix and happen to be walking around downtown Lansing, Thai Village is right next to Michigan Brewing Company-both combine for quite the one-two punch of take out (food from Thai Village, a growler of beer from MBC.) The decor is friendlyand very inviting, and unlike the bulk of downtown's... Read More

January 11, 2012

Best of Development 2012: Accident Fund
Downtown Lansing has been eagerly awaiting the completion of the Accident Fund’s new headquarters in the former Lansing Board of Water & Light Ottawa Street Power Station for years now, and the wait is finally over. The grand opening of the building, which took place on March 29, marked the beginning of the 650-employee transition.... Read More

January 9, 2012

Local Theatre Creates Illusions
In any performance, it is out of the ordinary to see the things that create the illusion.

The audience is not meant to see the actor portraying a character, but the character him or herself moving through a world that's as vibrant as the performance.

It is the act of immersion that allows viewers to look into and experience... Read More

January 5, 2012

Million Dollar Quartet to Perform Live Downtown
Spend Lunch with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis & Carl Perkins

On Tuesday, January 10, the cast of Million Dollar Quartet will perform an exciting FREE preview performance from the smash hit Broadway musical coming to Wharton Center January 10-15, 2012. The performance will take place at the Christman Company,... Read More

December 30, 2011

A fresh start with fresh food - The Spotted Dog
Located right on Washington Square in the heart of downtown is The Spotted Dog. An unassuming little place, you would never know it hosted a smorgasbord of eclectic and imaginative salads. These salads run the gamut from savory to sweet. Some host artichoke hearts, colorful peppers, olives or avocado. Some boast mandarin oranges,... Read More

December 13, 2011

Riding High - CATA delivers record 11.8 million rides
In the world of public transportation, “ridership” is one measurement that gets a lot of attention.

“It’s what we’re all about,” explained Sandy Draggoo, CEO/Executive Director at the Capital Area Transportation Authority. “Ridership gives us a true count of the total number of rides we’ve given over a specified... Read More

December 8, 2011

Top 15 Fabulous Christmas Trees: Lansing, MI
BING Travel featured Michigan's state Christmas Tree, located in Lansing, MI, as one of the Top 15 Christmas Trees in the World! Read their excerpt below:

Lansing illuminated its Christmas tree on Nov. 18, accompanied by an electric light parade and fireworks over the state capitol building. This year’s beauty is 61 feet... Read More

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