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.
information provided by TF South December 3, 1:45pm, in the Grand Lobby Madrigal Dinner – The Madrigal is a medieval Christmas-themed dinner theater production. Guests will be whisked away to a medieval cast where a royal feast is taking place. Dinner, laughs, music, and some audience participation will make this an evening to remember. Doors … Read more
Partnership with Theatre at the Center makes tickets available by Melanie Jongsma MUNSTER, Ind. (November 2017) – Opening Day for A Wonderful Life: the Musical is November 19, and The Lansing Journal is offering tickets to Journal patrons. In a show of support for the community-building work of The Lansing Journal, the Theatre at the … Read more
information provided by Illiana Christian High School On November 2, 3, and 4, the Illiana Drama Department will present Emma, Jane Austen’s romantic comedy about the mischievous Emma Woodhouse, who plays matchmaker of Highbury to comically disastrous effect before all is set right in the end. Tickets are $8.00 and are available to the general … Read more
The Drowsy Chaperone to run November 2–5 information provided by TF South LANSING, Ill. (October 31, 2017) – Ann Witting will direct the T.F. South Rebel Players in their 2017 Fall Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. Evening shows will run at 7:00pm on Thursday, November 2; Friday, November 3; and Saturday, November 4. A matinee performance … Read more
Judy Garland, Bobby Darin, and Nat King Cole to be featured in 2018 by Melanie Jongsma MUNSTER, Ind. (October 22, 2017) – Tonight’s performance of “Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song,” starring Alexis J. Roston, was the first of a series that will continue in April of 2018, says General Manager Richard Friedman. Scheduled performances … Read more
Lansing’s neighbor prepares the holiday classic for a November 19 Opening Day information provided by Big Splash Public Relations Founded in 1991, the 410-seat Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional theater at its home—The Center for Visual and Performing Arts—in Munster, Indiana. Theatre at the Center is the only professional theater company in … Read more
Luis Herrera and Skylar Gertonson’s class project selected as part of the Hamilton Education Program by Melanie Jongsma CHICAGO, Ill. (October 16, 2017) — TF South juniors Luis Herrera and Skylar Gertonson will be missing school on Wednesday, along with 20 other members of their AP US History class, students in two other history classes, … Read more
Two October 22 performances celebrate the legendary jazz singer by Melanie Jongsma MUNSTER, Ind. (October 15, 2017) – Next Sunday—October 22—will be the only opportunity to see award-winning Chicago actress Alexis J. Roston perform as Ella Fitzgerald in the Theatre At The Center in Munster. Roston has performed as Billie Holiday in Lady Day, and … Read more
by Ernst Lamothe Jr. SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (September 23, 2017) – Thornton Township celebrated its 13th Hispanic Heritage Month with native music, food, and speeches about the importance of Latino culture. Entertainment included the Thornton Township Mexican Folklore Dancers, Magician Ken Mate, and the Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary Marimba Ensemble. Celebration “We have … Read more
Lansing’s biggest construction project is on track for Autumn Fest 2018 by Ashlee De Wit LANSING, Ill. (September 27, 2017) – Grass seed is planted, concrete is poured, and structural steel is being installed as progress continues at Fox Pointe in downtown Lansing. Development is on track for the official opening, which will be just … Read more