Capital Gains - Features

Allen Market Place, changing the way food happens on Lansing's Eastside

Natalie Burg — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

What is the forthcoming Allen Market Place? Perhaps a better question is what won't it be? The new incubator kitchen, food exchange, storage facility and indoor farmer's market will soon change the way food happens on Lansing's Eastside and beyond.

Memorial Day break. See you again June 5

Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Spring is practically making way for the summer, and we'll be off this coming week to enjoy our family and friends, and perhaps discover more about our Capital region to share when we return on June 5. Have a great Memorial Day weekend, everyone!

Michigan Hosts the Architectural & Industrial Design Event of the Year

Brian Conway, Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

State Historic Preservation Office launches blockbuster show June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills.

In a manor most fowl: urban chicken farming

Ann Kammerer — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

As sustainable living and homegrown foods continue to grow in popularity, residents in the Capital region find simple pleasure and a sense of community in transforming their backyards into small-scale farms for feathered friends and livestock.

Speaker Series: How incubator spaces support our local economy

Suban Nur Cooley — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

If you've ever wondered about the types of businesses that can be found at the NEO Center or the Technology Innovation Center, or wondered how they've been supporting our economy by giving entrepreneurs a hand up - then you won't want to miss this conversation at our speaker series on May 30. Also, did you know the NEO Center has a slide?

Fusion Shows, amplifying the music scene in Lansing

Natalie Burg — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Something's changing in the live music scene in Lansing. There are more shows, bigger names – and did you catch the Common Ground lineup this year? Though there are a number of reasons why, one of them is definitely Lansing's own Fusion Shows.

All of the Above: building community in Lansing through hip hop

Shannon Nobles — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

What comes to mind when you think of hip hop? For many, it's the ever popular rap artist persona prevalent in media and pop culture ... but mentors of youth in All of the Above, Lansing’s own hip hop academy, would beg to differ. Come find out why.

The rebirth of REO Town

Ann Kammerer — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Multi-million dollar investments by the City of Lansing, the federal government, and the Board of Water and Light are transforming a dormant Lansing district for the 20-teens. Just south of downtown, REO Town promises to light up with festivals, new business and revitalized neighborhoods. There’s even a restored train depot in the deal.

The Many Faces of Lansing Theater Part 3: The Future of Theater

Veronica Gracia-Wing — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

We're at our final stop in our three-part series on Lansing area theater: the evolution of the theater experience. We talk to the folks who are in the midst of ensuring a theater legacy in the area through spearheading new and innovative ways to bring film to Lansing.

Speaker Series: Creating A Vibrant Night Life

Suban Nur Cooley — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Wondering what fun things happen in Lansing after dark, and who's behind it all? Join us Thursday, Apr. 25 for our speaker series on creating a vibrant nightlife to hear from folks who are working to give us a happening after hours scene.

Quest for the best vegetarian meal in Lansing

Shannon Nobles — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

If you're a vegetarian in the Capital region, or simply one who adores veggie cuisine, make sure you've already eaten before venturing into this piece about one writer's quest to find the best vegetarian meal here.

A Speaker Series Recap: Art in Public Places

Staff — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

If you missed the speaker series about art in public places last month, here's a snippet of the great conversation.

Lansing bowling scene rolls with the changes

Ann Kammerer — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Arcades, private suites and laser tag are part of an extensive makeover of an iconic Lansing alley that keeps bowling top-of-mind for the next generation of recreational and professional bowlers in the Capital region. Learn more about bowling culture, its future and what you've been missing out on.

What I've learned during Michigan's fight on home foreclosure

Mary Townley — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

MSHDA is partnering with the state’s religious leaders and faith communities to help homeowners avoid foreclosure with a program that addresses each homeowner’s unique situation.

Choosing Lansing: Dylan and Jeana-Dee Rogers

Allison Monroe — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Meet Dylan And Jeana-Dee Rogers ... a musically and artistically inclined husband and wife duo who love the community, starting spectacles, creating art and keeping the Capital region full of surprise and whimsy.

Industrial CPR: artists and musicians revive abandoned Ypsi warehouses

Patrick Dunn — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

VGKids set out years ago to serve the screen-printing needs of musicians and other creative businesses. In the process, they've spun out such creative ventures as SPUR Studios and reinvented historic industrial spaces in Ypsilanti.

Old Buildings With New Uses Inspire Development

Natalie Burg — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Sometimes it seems historic preservation and economic development are at odds with one another, but innovative business owners across Michigan are proving otherwise. Learn how entrepreneurs in Pontiac, Ypsilanti and Lansing are blending the two to create neighborhood growth.

From a dying landmark to live music, the Crofoot rocks Downtown Pontiac

Natalie Burg — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Both the building at 1 S. Saginaw in Pontiac and the McGowan family have deep ties to Michigan history. Through their redevelopment of the Crofoot building from abandoned office space to a ballroom, the family proved that the recipe for downtown revitalization is one part historic preservation, one part innovation, and a dash of rock 'n roll.

An industrial landmark finds a new purpose in the heart of Lansing

Natalie Burg — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

For a century, Lansing's industrial history was reflected in a prominent Michigan Ave. storefront that was built as a lumber mill before housing a GM supplier. As the city itself transformed, so has the building, now home to a decorative artist who is helping to redefine the neighborhood.

The Many Faces of Lansing Theater Part 2: Nostalgic Theaters

Veronica Gracia-Wing — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Join us for the second stop in our three-part series on Lansing area theater: the theaters of time gone by. We'll explore the local venues still alive and kicking, and reminisce on some of the haunts that exist only in memory and photographs.

Speaker Series: Art in Public Places

Suban Nur Cooley — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Most of us appreciate and value the placement of art in public places, but are we familiar with how it functions as an economic driver? Join us for a community conversation on Thurs., Mar. 28 at our speaker series!

Landing in Lansing with a love for comics

Daniel J. Hogan — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

For some, the word 'comics' summons images of Garfield hating Mondays, or Superman saving the day. But for others, like Ryan Claytor, who teaches comic creation and produces his own, comics are more than just funny drawings or heroes in tights: they are a way of life.

Little Free Libraries: Building communities, one book at a time

Shannon Nobles — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The Little Free Library phenomenon is taking the world by storm, and Lansing is no exception. What started as a neighborhood building concept in Wisconsin has turned into so much more. There are four little libraries registered in the Capital region, and more in the works. But just what is a little free library?

Dreaming of owning a Michigan home?

MSHDA — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

With low mortgage rates and many houses to choose from, there’s never been a better time for state residents to buy their own home.

Crowdfunding dreams in Lansing

Natalie Burg — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Last year, crowdfunders worldwide raised nearly $320M on Kickstarter – with Lansing area entrepreneurs among them. Our development news editor Natalie Burg recounts her first-hand experience with the innovative funding platform and the impact it's having throughout the region.

The Many Faces of Lansing Theater Part 1: Performance Theatre

Veronica Gracia-Wing — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Where does your mind go when you hear the word theater? Popcorn and a flick? Playbills and a stage? Glitzy marquees and red velvet seats? Come along with us as we explore all three in the Lansing area in an on-going series. First up: performance theatre!

Speaker Series: What could a unified Capital region look like?

Suban Nur Cooley — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at the Avenue Cafe on Lansing's Eastside this Wednesday, Feb. 27, for an important community conversation regarding a unified Greater Lansing. What could it mean for the Capital region to start thinking about regionalism? Where could it take us? If you've been wondering about this, now is the time to talk.

Empowering our youth through computer science

Natalie Burg — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

When MSU identified a lack of qualified computer science applicants, the Information Technology Empowerment Center was created with a big goal: to foster a new generation of IT enthusiasts right here in Lansing. Here's how ITEC and an array of community partners are making it happen.

Speaker Series: What could a unified Capital region look like?

Suban Nur Cooley — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 27, for an important community conversation regarding a unified Greater Lansing. What could it mean for the Capital region to start thinking about regionalism? Where could it take us? If you've been wondering about this, now is the time to talk.

A Speaker Series Recap

Staff — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Missed last month's speaker series on Conscientious Eating and Food Sales? Lucky for you we have a video recap. Thank you to everyone who participated, and big ups to Kris Bargen on creating this video for us.

Capital Gains - Conscientious Eating and Food Sales from Kris Bargen on Vimeo.