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.
Non-credit summer class begins June 24, 2019 information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 14, 2019) – The South Suburban College Office of Continuing Education is now offering a TruVision Productions class. The six-week summer session runs from June 24–August 1, 2019, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:00am–1:00pm, for a total of … Read more
by Jamilyn Hiskes LANSING, Ill. (June 8, 2019) – Sometimes it’s possible to smell cars before seeing them. The musk of old, hot leather, tire rubber, and V8 engine exhaust that typically surrounds classic car shows is impossible to miss. That’s what Ridge Rd. between Roy St. and Wentworth Ave. smelled like June 8, during … Read more
Daisy and Nori greet the public during opening weekend of The Secret Life of Pets 2 by Natalie Togtman LANSING, Ill. (June 13, 2019) – On Saturday, June 8, from 3:00–5:00pm, Lansing’s New Vision Cinema 8 theatre partnered with the South Suburban Humane Society for a special event. It was opening weekend for The Secret … Read more
by Jim Siergey Artist Jim Siergey is sharing works from his nart series as individual nartoons in The Lansing Journal. He also has a gallery showing of “Painted Objects” at Promise You Art House, 8830 Kennedy Avenue in Highland, Indiana. “Painted Objects” will be on display now through June 22. In addition, Siergey has a … Read more
information provided by Big Splash PR MUNSTER, Ind. (June 7, 2019) – Director Ericka Mac has cast Janet Ulrich Brooks as Sister Clarissa, Logan Baffico as Rudy, Cory Goodrich as Ellen, Isabelle Roberts as Annie, Eric Slater as Chet, Julian Solis as Georgie, and Seth Steinberg as Eddie in Over the Tavern, the summer stage production … Read more
by Jamilyn Hiskes LANSING, Ill. (June 5, 2019) – As the opening groove of Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” echoed from the bandshell, audience members clapped and cheered in celebration of the start of Fox Pointe’s second summer event. About 500 people gathered at Fox Pointe June 5 to welcome cover band Final Say to the … Read more
Miracle playing at Royal George Theatre through July 14 by Carrie Steinweg CHICAGO, Ill. (June 1, 2019) – Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making, playing at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, is, in essence, a story of underdogs who have been beat down over and over only to finally succeed in the … Read more
by Jamilyn Hiskes LANSING, Ill. (May 29, 2019) – “There’s a lot of happy people here,” Mayor Patty Eidam said as she looked around at the roughly 500 people surrounding her. “I’m so thrilled that people are having fun.” There was certainly a lot of fun to be had during Fox Pointe’s May 29 summer … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (June 3, 2019) – Though Fox Pointe Director Tony Troncozo did not provide an estimated capacity that the Fox Pointe venue can accommodate for shows and events, Village Communications Director Ken Reynolds calculates that 2,500 people could stand in the lawn and pavilion area. Because the venue is nestled in … Read more
Promo work begins for Over the Tavern, which opens July 11 by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 30, 2019) – “We needed a Catholic grade school classroom,” explains Pat Kremer, “so I suggested St. Ann’s.” Kremer is a Lansing resident, and her public relations firm—Big Splash Public Relations—does promotional work for Theatre at the Center … Read more