0 Items

News From Downtown

‘The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan’ delivers depth, breadth and diversity

“Michigan,” artist Peter Stack declared, “is great because of our diversity, and celebrating that multiplicity allows us all to flourish.”
Stack, who is earning a master’s in fine arts at the University of Michigan, is one of 28 artists whose work is represented in “The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan” at the Lansing Art Gallery.

Downtown plan offers new hope for the homeless population

Downtown plan offers new hope for the homeless population

The Lansing Housing Commission and the Capital Area Transportation Authority have plans for separate projects that would transform most of a square block on South Grand Avenue across the street from the CATA Transportation Center – benefitting homeless and low-income residents.

read more
Shifting to life post-Covid: How remote work transformed this city in the Midwest

Shifting to life post-Covid: How remote work transformed this city in the Midwest

Lansing, Michigan may never be the same. The city of just over 110,000 residents known for its towering state capitol building, large convention center and proximity to campuses is trying to reshape itself for a post-Covid world by shifting its energy and focus to those who want to be here, diversifying the business mix, extending its “open hours” and meeting the needs of residents to make the downtown district welcoming and inclusive.

read more

Earth Day Festivities, Festivals, and More!

his weekend, there are so many events going on around Greater Lansing that you may find your head spinning at the thought of choosing what to do. From concerts and music festivals to dance and theater performances, an ‘80s Prom at Lansing Shuffle and even a bar hop downtown.

read more