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Michigan Restaurant Reopens After Being Closed a Decade Plus
It’s always sad when a beloved local restaurant or bar closes down, but then, it’s super happy news when that said restaurant or bar reopens. Such is the case with a Michigan restaurant that has reopened after being closed more than a decade. That’s such a long time to be away, but what’s nice is that regulars from this restaurant are still around and ready to support the reopened business.
Potter Park Zoo invites you to explore after hours with ‘Zoo Nights’
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Potter Park Zoo wants you to come explore the park and interact with the animals after hours. The adult-exclusive (21+) event, “Zoo Nights,” is happening Thursday, July 18 from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. There will be two more Zoo Nights this year – August 22 and September 12. Tickets include admission […]
Annual Dam Jam Music Festival returns to Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Lansing 5:01 is bringing back its annual Dam Jam Music Festival Friday and Saturday at Lansing’s Brenke Fish Ladder. It runs from 6 p.m.- 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Saturday – and it’s free! 6 News anchors Jorma Duran and Megan Viecelli talked with Lansing 5:01 Founder and […]
Mason’s Rayner Park to be torn down and rebuilt
MASON, Mich. (WLNS) – Rayner Park, one of the last wooden parks in mid-Michigan, built in 1993, is set to be demolished and replaced. This comes after concerns about the park’s maintenance and safety, as the city says it was only expected to last 20 years. “So I grew up in Mason just down the road,” […]
What Do Texas Roadhouse, Lansing, and One Couple Have in Common?
What do Texas Roadhouse, Lansing, and one couple have in common? I know that sounds like the set up to some crazy joke and you're waiting for the punchline, but this is a legitimate question, because there's actually a connection between the three. One Couple is Making History With Texas...
Sweet indoor cat and his brother are in need of a new home
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Meet The Archer, who came to the shelter with his brother after their owner passed away. They both were a little worried about all the changes when they arrived. The Archer and his brother are sweet boys but The Archer has a more outgoing personality. Both brothers are indoor/ outdoor cats and […]
Pre-Sale for Fowlerville Family Fair Ends 5pm Monday
There's still time to pre-purchase discounted wristbands and tickets for next week's Fowlerville Family Fair. Those planning to attend also will notice a couple of changes on the schedule. "In past years, we've had sold out shows for the rodeo. Now we've extended that to two days. So, hopefuly we'll...
Tyler Cole traces journey from East Lansing to Billboard charts
From recording a double-platinum song with Willow Smith to producing an album for Weezer and securing a lead writing role on a Spike Lee film, Tyler Cole’s career has taken him to places most artists can only dream of. All the while, the 28-year-old Los Angeles-based artist hasn’t forgotten...
Parks, Recreation & Arts Day at the East Lansing Farmers Market This Weekend
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to celebrate Parks, Recreation and Arts Day at the East Lansing Farmers Market (ELFM) on Sunday, July 21. East Lansing’s Parks, Recreation and Arts Day coincides with the national recognition of Parks and Recreation Month, which has been celebrated annually during the month of July since 1985. This year’s theme is “Where You Belong.”
Free Spirit 50th anniversary walking tour
Sixty years ago, downtown Lansing was a vibrant shopping area lined with women’s clothing stores, shoe stores, major department stores and an array of specialty stores. You could also bowl, grab a caramel-corn treat and catch a movie at one of three theaters. The Historical Society of Greater Lansing...
Lansing River Trail inspires Amadeus Roy's vibrant mural | 2024 Lansing ArtPath Profiles
The Lansing River Trail is the setting for the Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center’s annual ArtPath exhibition with sculptures, installations and murals dotting the way for several miles. . One artist took inspiration from his many trips along the trail for his piece. . Harper Woods-based artist Amadeus Roy says...
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