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Lansing’s diversity of cultures, our tradition of popular events, and our proximity to Chicago are all sources for a variety of arts and entertainment that help build community.
Chicago Southland CVB unveils “To a T” campaign to highlight attractions
Trails, trains, tunes, and taprooms are featured
Information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
LANSING, Ill. (August 24, 2020) – The Chicago Southland...
Lansing music business to close after nearly 65 years
Puzon's Music to shutter after generations of instrument sales, instruction, and repair
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2020) – A fourth-generation business in Lansing...
History and Mystery in First Church Graveyard wins awards
Lansing writer Marlene Cook honored by IWPA
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 12, 2020) - The three years that Marlene Cook invested in investigating...
Comedy Nights to return to Munster Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Friday, August 14; tickets and seating will be limited
information provided by the Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)
MUNSTER, Ind. (August 6, 2020) -...
Miller tackles new genres with Yellow Shirt EP, then graduates TF South
New release expresses college-bound feelings
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (August 5, 2020) - Makhi Miller, or KAI, recently realized his dream of creating and releasing a...
Village officially cancels 2020 Fox Pointe concert and event season
Hopes remain for 2020 holiday offerings at Fox Pointe, with details to be released "very soon”
information provided by the Village of Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (August...
TF North alum releases new book
Silas and Sophie available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble
information provided by the authors
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (August 3, 2020) - "My reason for writing is...
‘Rhythm on Ridge’ to serve up cocktails, cuisine, and live music
Friday, August 7, 5:00–11:00pm
information provided by the Center for Visual and Performing Arts
MUNSTER, Ind. (August 2, 2020) - Chef Joe Trama and his Events...
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Sometimes golf leads to poetry
Inspired by PGA Golf Tour participation, Lansing's Griffin Polley wins poetry contest
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 31, 2020) - As Carrie Steinweg reported last...
Lakeshore Community Concerts officially cancels 2020–2021 season
by Melanie Jongsma
MUNSTER, Ind. (July 20, 2020) - At a Board meeting held on Monday, July 13, 2020, Lakeshore Community Concerts decided to cancel...
Writer Carrie Steinweg receives awards for articles and children’s book
Waffle Likes Falafel among the pieces awarded, with Lansing Journal article
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2020) – Author, reporter, blogger, and photographer Carrie...
Governor Pritzker signs SB 516, finalizes gaming package for Chicago casino
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 4, 2020) - Earlier this week Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 516 into law,...
Poet Laureate Search Committee appointed to begin search
John Prine Bestowed Honorary Illinois Poet Laureate designation
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 4, 2020) – Earlier this week Governor...
Young local artist releases first album in unprecedented times
"I wanted to show people how much talent is here in this small town”
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2020) - The COVID-19 pandemic...