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The Dead Beat DJ Crew

Adam Molner Wednesday, January 26, 2011
From Neon Tuesdays to LEAK parties, Lansing’s electronic dance music scene is blowing up, and Mike Weber is working tirelessly to make sure the party never stops. 

The Man Behind Middle of the Mitten

Dan Nufer Wednesday, January 19, 2011
A collaboration between a local record store and an MSU student is bringing The Middle of the Mitten music showcase to the Loft in Downtown Lansing.

The Running Renaissance Man

Natalie Burg Wednesday, December 08, 2010
So what does an all-star runner, coach and teacher — with a ceramics major and an art history minor — do for fun in the Capital region? How about everything.

Battling the City's Steelhead

Andy McGlashen Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Capital region anglers can go head-to-head with some of the world’s most famous and challenging sport fish, right in the heart of the city.

Landing in Lansing: Heidi Gustad

Gabrielle Johnson Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Transplanted from the plains of North Dakota, this 23-year-old has found a lot to like in Lansing, including beautiful weather, gourmet dining and interesting people (and even a fiancée).

Landing in Lansing: Emcee Othello

Julianne VanWagenen Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tyson Pumphrey, aka Othello, recorded his first tracks on a karaoke machine when he was an elementary school student back in Seattle. At 28, he’s got a new album out and is embracing his life in Michigan.

Kelly Kobus' Life is a Piece O’ Cake

Larry O’Connor Wednesday, November 03, 2010
For 25-year-old Kelly Kobus, entrepreneurship and artistry are two ingredients in the mix of a successful cake-decorating business.

Capital Area Paranormal

Leslie Wolcott Wednesday, October 06, 2010
If your sixth sense is suggesting some paranormal activity, fear not! Lansing has its own gang of ghostbusters ready to investigate any unexplainable activity you might be facing.

Photo Scavenger Hunters Chase Lansing's Visual Treasures

Clare Zammitt Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Photo-based scavenger hunts through Lansing are fun, entertaining and helping the community come together and realize the city's full potential.

Decoding the Deluxe Inn: Part 1

Brad Garmon Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The first in our two-part story about the unlikely alliance of grit, graffiti and government that turned one of Lansing’s most hated buildings into a creative cultural moment.

Deluxe Inn Photo Slideshow

Dave Trumpie Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Capital Gains photographer Dave Trumpie captures the creativity and color of the Deluxe Inn graffiti art project.

Daniel J. Moves Downtown

Daniel J. Hogan Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Read the play-by-play as Capital Gain's man about town, Daniel J. Hogan, describes his aspirations and motivations for a recent relocation to an apartment in Downtown Lansing.

Downtown Relaxing on the River

Sandra Miska Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Two new boating venues—The Grand Fish and Metro Marinas—are opening the Downtown Lansing riverfront to new kinds of adventure, entertainment and recreation.

Roller Derby Rocks Lansing

Jeff Shoup Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The sport of roller derby has a history going back to the 1920s, but a recent surge in popularity has found a hot spot in Lansing, which now hosts two teams of enthusiastic female competitors.

Book Clubs and Brew Pubs

Leslie Wolcott Wednesday, August 04, 2010
In Michigan, there’s nothing to compare with a summer afternoon spent lounging on the beach with a great book. Unless, perhaps, it’s getting together with friends for a good book discussion accompanied by wine, beer and food.
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