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.
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 19, 2019) – Improvements in both weather and awareness have favorably impacted attendance at Fox Pointe events since late spring, and Village staff are still exploring opportunities to schedule events into mid-October. The current line-up includes the following events: Wednesday, August 21, 7:00pm: Spoken Four Chicago band with DJ-style … Read more
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 visited Fox Pointe throughout the Friday, August 9, opening celebration of Woodstock’s 50th anniversary, organizers and attenders were hopeful that the Saturday follow-up would continue in the same vibe. … Read more
Jackie Joyner-Kersee “represents the best of Illinois,” says Governor Pritzker information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 8, 2019) – The Illinois State Fair, along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced Olympic Gold Medal winner and East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Illinois State … Read more
Latin Satin Soul entertains 1,100 at Fox Pointe by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 8, 2019) – The Fox Pointe crowd on Wednesday evenings typically divides into three groups—the pavilion people, the lawn chair people, and the people who want to dance—and the dance group overlaps the first two groups. On Wednesday, August 7, the … Read more
by Jim Siergey Artist Jim Siergey has fond recollections of Woodstock 1969, as relayed in Jamilyn Hiskes’ article, “Remembering Woodstock.” He plans to return to the Lansing version of Woodstock this weekend at Fox Pointe: Fox Pointe Woodstock Anniversary Celebration Friday, August 9 5:00–7:00pm: Fortunate Sons, a Creedence Clearwater Revival cover band 8:00–10:30pm: Marrakesh Express, … Read more
Friday, August 9, and Sunday, August 18 information provided by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus MUNSTER, Ind. (August 6, 2019) – The Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus will hold auditions for new singers on Friday, August 9, and Sunday, August 18, at the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts on Ridge Road in Munster. The … Read more
by Jamilyn Hiskes Correction: In an earlier version of this post, and in the print version of the article, we used an incorrect spelling of Andrew Weglarz. It has been corrected below, but we apologize for the error. LANSING, Ill. (August 7, 2019) – Griffin McGreal’s voice can easily fill a music venue. He’s focused … Read more
On the 50th anniversary of the iconic music festival, a local couple reminisces, and Lansing celebrates by Jamilyn Hiskes LANSING, Ill. (August 1, 2019) – Lansing will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous 1969 Woodstock Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10, at Fox Pointe, Lansing’s premiere entertainment venue. The … Read more
Sunday, August 18, 5:00pm by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 31, 2019) – Pastor Dave Price is excited to have Joshua Lee and his wife Yoon Hee Lee return to First United Methodist Church of Lansing. The professional classical vocalists have performed at the church before, to the delight of the congregation and visitors. The … Read more
Semi-autobiographical comedy considers the importance of asking questions By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (July 26, 2019) – On a corner property in Buffalo, New York lives a boy who’s starting to doubt his faith. Despite being raised by Catholic parents alongside four siblings, young Rudy Pazinski can’t quite get past this question: what if I … Read more