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.
Celebration at Lan-Oak Park starts at 5:00pm, with fireworks at 9:30pm by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (June 28, 2018) – Each year, thousands of Lansing residents attend the annual Grande Ole Fourth of July celebration, an event that includes music, food, and, of course, fireworks. For many years, the Lan-Oak Park District has partnered with … Read more
Paddington 2 was a neighborhood success; Wonder Woman showing Friday, June 29, at Lions Park by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2018) – Early indications are that the Lan-Oak Park District’s plans to host six movie nights in six different Lansing parks have been well received. The first film of the season, Paddington 2, … Read more
Theatre at the Center announces cast for The Lady with all the Answers information provided by Theatre at the Center MUNSTER, Ind. (June 15, 2018) – Janet Ulrich Brooks, making her Theatre at the Center (TATC) debut, is cast as advice columnist Ann Landers in the TATC production of The Lady With All the Answers. … Read more
Lansing’s Sandra Wagner to direct information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 9, 2018) – The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play on July 11 and 12, beginning at 7:00pm. Readings will be held in the Kindig Performing Arts … Read more
Beyond concerts, Village officials see opportunity for business, community growth by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 31, 2018) – “What I like about the design of it,” said Ken Reynolds, “is that it’s versatile. You have an amphitheater, you have lawn seating, you have a pavilion, you have a concessions building, you have a washroom … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (June 1, 2018) – Lan-Oak Park District has scheduled a “Sizzling Summer Movie Series” that will include showings of six different movies in six different parks. Each movie night is offered in combination with a “Party in the Park”—music, bounce house, caricature artist, and video game truck. Refreshments will be … Read more
by Will Farlow LANSING, Ill. (May 20, 2018) – Four years ago, Curtis Wayne Hunt worked with the local community of Lansing to transform the 1890s building that once housed, at various times, Lansing’s Village Hall, the Lansing Police Department, the Building Department, and the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce. The black and white building … Read more
Further episodes expected to be filmed in state information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (May 17, 2018) – This week, network television held their annual Upfronts to announce their respective 2018–2019 fall schedules. Illinois-based “Empire” (FOX) was among the renewed shows, as well as Wolf Films’ Chicago franchise, made up of … Read more
Playing at Theatre at the Center through June 3 by Melanie Jongsma MUNSTER, Ind. (May 14, 2018) – If you are old enough to remember Sunday evenings in front of the television watching the Ed Sullivan Show, you’ll feel right at home in the audience of Forever Plaid. But even if you’re younger, you’ll probably … Read more
TATC Kids teaches theater fundamentals information provided by Theatre at the Center MUNSTER, Ind. (May 2018) – TATC Kids is a summer theater camp for kids ages 5 to 17, at Theatre at the Center in Munster. Young people will learn the fundamentals of acting, singing, choreography, scenic design, and writing for the stage under … Read more