Skip to main content

Living Here

CADL offers 6 great reads that show women have always been part of the story

By Capital Area District Libraries (via Lansing State Journal)

It’s Women’s History Month and Capital Area District Libraries’ expert recommenders have selected six great titles that highlight the roles of women throughout history.

Whether fiction or nonfiction, these picks are well-researched views into the past.

Fiction

When Sleeping Women Wake by Emma Pei Yin

Cajun seafood boil restaurant in Lansing: When Sea LaVeaux will open

By Rachel Greco (via Lansing State Journal)

LANSING — A counter-service Cajun boil restaurant is poised to open in a 3,000-square-foot storefront on South Washington Square where Grand Traverse Pie Company closed more than 2½ years ago.

Sea LeVeaux could open downtown at 200 S. Washington Square by April, owner Antwan Johnson said, “and if it takes a little longer, we’re fine with that.”

Now Hiring – DLI Paid Marketing & Events Intern

Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) is excited to announce a paid Marketing and Events Internship opportunity for students ready to roll up their sleeves and gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, community-driven environment. Based in the heart of Michigan’s Downtown, this part-time, flexible position offers the chance to work directly with DLI’s Marketing and Brand Specialist and Events and Outreach Manager to help tell the stories, promote the businesses, and support the events that make Downtown Lansing vibrant and unique.

New Lansing Public Media Center: A peek behind the curtains

By Leo V. Kaplan (via Lansing City Pulse)

Lansing Public Media Center founding director Dom Cochran likes to call a new membership to the center “the best deal in town.” That is to say, after the introductory all-day class (with a free lunch) and 2TB data card given to members, the center has already lost money.

“We charge the $50 so you feel some ownership, and like you have some skin in the game, right?” Cochran said. “But it’s actually heavily subsidized. We don’t make money off it, obviously. We lose money.”

March Letter from the Director

Downtown Lansing is more than a spot on the map; it’s the energetic heart of Michigan’s Capital City and a place where history, investment, and community come together. Spanning 64 blocks in the Principal Shopping District and home to more than 1,000 businesses, this nationally recognized district continues to gain momentum, with new housing, riverfront development, and millions in public and private investment shaping its future. From bustling restaurants and retail shops to the hundreds of volunteers who give their time each year, Downtown Lansing thrives because of the people who believe in it. Together, we’re not just maintaining a district, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant downtown for everyone.

Lights, Camera, Lansing: The 16th Annual Capital City Film Festival

From April 8–18, 2026, the 16th Annual Capital City Film Festival will transform downtown Lansing into a dynamic hub of film, music, and immersive art. What began as a modest local gathering has grown into one of the Midwest’s premier celebrations of independent storytelling, drawing creatives and audiences together for ten days of screenings, live performances, interactive media, and community-driven events. With venues across the city, special premiere parties, and opportunities to connect directly with filmmakers and artists, this year’s Festival promises its most vibrant and expansive experience yet.
Double your Dollars - Purchase your Downtown Digital Dollars gift cards on Nov 30 and have your dollars doubled while funds last