Featured Stories

Michigan communities are dancing to a new beat

MSHDA Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Our state is blessed with Pure Michigan "placemaking" success stories -- from beautiful Campus Martius Square in Detroit to the chic cafes and boutiques in Grand Rapids to the Upper Peninsula splendor of Presque Isle Park in Marquette.

Meet catalysts for neighborhood growth

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The people and places behind innovation and jobs are where we can really take the pulse of statewide recovery. Take a look inside at case studies in three cities that put a human face on community engagement and economic growth.

CG Slideshow: Shuto Con

Staff Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Do the words interactive cosplay mean anything to you? Then you can thank Dave Trumpie for this awesome slideshow from Shuto Con 2012! If they don't mean anything to you, it'll still be worthwhile to check out these photos. Trust me.

Drawn Together: One Couple's Love for Anime Brings Shuto Con to Lansing

Daniel J. Hogan Wednesday, April 11, 2012

What were you doing on St. Paddy's day? Did it involve animation, costumes, video games and more? Then you must have been one of the 2,000 odd folks who headed to downtown Lansing for Shuto Con. If not, Daniel J. Hogan will tell you all about it in this week's issue.

Community Engagement, Computer Game Technology, Gaming

Downtown

Editor's Pick: CCFF, TEDx Lansing and more!

Suban Nur Cooley Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Want to know what do this week in Lansing? Well, seeing as I couldn't decide myself, I'll just tell you to head to all three awesome events occurring from Thursday to Sunday: Capital City Film Festival, TEDx Lansing and Taste and Tour of Old Town!

Why is "Placemaking" picture-perfect for Michigan's economy?

MSHDA Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) are getting the message out that placemaking matters.

Building Communities, Sense of Place

Jackson Kaguri: Raising Awareness from Okemos to Nyakagezi

Kate Tykocki Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Jackson Kaguri’s journey has taken him from a tiny village in Uganda to NYC to California - and now to Greater Lansing, where he works daily to ensure AIDS orphans in Nyakagezi, Uganda, have an education, food and healthcare. Find out how one man is making a difference for thousands of children on the other side of the world, from right here in the Capital region.

Education, Healthcare, Kids, Non-Profit

East Lansing

Editor's Pick: Just Bring It - Open Mic Night at Just B Yoga

Suban Nur Cooley Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Consider yourself a performance artist? Well, whether you're a poet or a sculptor, JUST BRING IT to Just B Yoga studio this Friday evening!

Choosing Lansing: Khalid Ibrahim

Veronica Gracia-Wing Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Meet Khalid Ibrahim: scientist by day, artist by night! Pakistani by early upbringing, Ibrahim has fallen in love with what Lansing has to offer, professionally, recreationally, artistically and culturally. Whether fulfilling his passion behind a camera lens or in working to understand disease in the lab, he strives to be a teller of the diverse stories he considers himself lucky to encounter.

Higher Education, Sense of Place, Small Business

Downtown, East Lansing

Editor's Pick: Pay It Forward: Sharing the Books

Suban Nur Cooley Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Have you ever read a book that inspired you, brought tears to your eyes or made you to take action? Ever had a book turn your life inside out? If so, bring said book with you to Gibson's Cafe in Downtown Lansing for The World's First Globally Coordinated Book Read Flash Mob.

Speaker Series: Community Collaboration - A Conversation

Suban Nur Cooley Wednesday, March 28, 2012

We all know the Capital region is bursting with talented individuals, organizations, businesses, schools and communities ... but how often are they collaborating? Join us this Friday evening, March 30, for a healthy conversation on community collaboration!

CG Slideshow: VACANT Lansing

Staff Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Dave Trumpie teamed up with the fabulous Jena McShane of McShane Photography to bring you some of the best photos from VACANT Lansing.

VACANT Lansing: An Event Shrouded in Mystery

Kate Tykocki Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Have you been wondering about the curious mystery behind VACANT Lansing? Writer, Kate Tykocki, reveals some of the evening’s secrets and gives some hints on another mystery to come. Scary clowns, dancing unicorns and blind tigers are just the beginning of this little adventure.

Building Communities, Event Planning, Music, Non-Profit, Performing Arts

REO Town

The Future of Transportation in Michigan

James Bruckbauer Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Writer, James Bruckbauer, explores how the current transportation framework of Michigan cities may have a direct impact on talent retention. Learn how organizations are actively exploring ways to change the outlook of transit systems across the state.

Environment, Sense of Place, Sustainability, Transportation

Editor's Pick: Flapjacks for Fenner and Chicago at Everett High School

Suban Nur Cooley Wednesday, March 14, 2012

You had it coming. Fabulous weather, maple syrup and flapjacks ... at Fenner Nature Center! Oh, and if beer, wine and pancakes are not enough to complete your weekend, a little taste of "Chicago" theatrics at Everett High School should do the trick.