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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.
Perfect weather makes Lansing’s first Tailgate Party a success in spite of Bears loss
Hundreds gather at Fox Pointe to watch the game together
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 6, 2019) - Thursday's windless afternoon was perfect for tailgate...
International dance tour includes Lansing
Ballet Folklórico brings México en el Corazón to America, Canada, and back to Mexicoby Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2019) - Every seat was...
Head Honchos: two September performances in Lansing, Illinois
September 6 at Bottoms Up; September 28 at JJ Kelleys
information provided by Doug Deutsch PR
LANSING, Ill. (September 1, 2019) - Head Honchos return to...
Cast announced for The Pajama Game at Theatre at the Center
Show runs September 12–October 13
information provided by Big Splash PR
MUNSTER, Ind. (August 28, 2019) - Theatre at the Center Artistic Director Linda Fortunato has...
Lansing’s Bev Jacobson ends Summer Haiku season
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 28, 2019) - "I haven't written a haiku since my son and daughters were students at Oak Glen school...
Shades of Buble to perform In Munster, Indiana
Thursday, September 12, 2019
information provided by Lakeshore Community Concerts
MUNSTER, Ind. (August 27, 2019) – In celebration of the successful career of Michael Bublé, Shades...
Another Summer Haiku for Lansing readers
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 27, 2019) - "I wrote this five/seven/five seventeen-syllable haiku especially for the Lansing Journal's Haiku Project," wrote Valentina Ranaldi-Adams....
Ed Asner enjoys the crowd at Munster’s Theatre at the Center
And now he's ready for a break
by Melanie JongsmaMUNSTER, Ind. (August 25, 2019) - Ed Asner is looking forward to spending some time at...
Tailgate Party at Fox Pointe to include more than just traditional tailgating
Cars, grills, a raffle, football skills competition for kids, video game truck—oh, and the Bears vs. Packers game on giant video wall
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING,...
Michele Norman exhibition coming to South Suburban College’s Dorothea Thiel Gallery
Above: “Marion”—oil on canvas by Michele Norman—is being featured with her solo exhibition at South Suburban College August 27–October 10, 2019.information provided by South...
Crowds enjoy Breakfast with Primo Rafa at La Soga
Popular radio show host gives backpacks to Lansing school kids, while La Soga gives breakfast to 150 visitors
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2019)...
Lansing’s La Soga chosen by Univision to host Desayuno con El Primo Rafa
Thursday, August 22, 6:00am
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 21, 2019) - "I'm a little nervous," admits Martha Muñoz, who owns Taqueria La Soga with...
Lansing’s Ed Trevino publishes ‘feel-good’ dog story
Skippy's Rescue available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Books
information provided by Page Publishing
LANSING, Ill. (August 20, 2019) - Ed Trevino describes himself as...
Fox Pointe events continue through mid-October
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 19, 2019) - Improvements in both weather and awareness have favorably impacted attendance at Fox Pointe events since late...
Fox Pointe Woodstock celebration exceeds high expectations
Peace and music—and tie-dye, fringe, and headbands—come to Lansing
by Melanie Jongsma and Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (August 17, 2019) - After an estimated 3,000 people...