Development and Community News
| 01/08/2013 |
Quality Suites in Lansing ranks #1 among 990 Quality-brand Hotels Lansing, Mich. (January, 2013) – What happens when you combine top-rated hospitality with superior hotel accommodations? For Michael Rice, General Manager of the Quality Suites Hotel in Lansing, you achieve the #1 ranking in the nearly 1,000 unit strong Quality Hotel brand. By finishing best in brand, the property has been awarded the 2013 Platinum Award - for the fifth consecutive year. ... more |
| 11/13/2012 |
MICA RECEIVES STATE RECOGNITION BluesFest, JazzFest, Mosaic festivals honored Lansing, Mich. (Nov. 13, 2012) – Several festivals produced by Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) were recognized for their event marketing excellence recently in the Michigan Festivals and Events Association’s MichiganFun Awards. ... more |
| 09/13/2012 |
LEAP announces $20,000 public art grant program Funding is available to communities who adopt an official public art policy Lansing, MI – Today, the regional economic development organization, LEAP announced their Public Art for Communities RFP. This program comes out of the LEAP Placemaking workgroup headed up by Steve Curran, President and Creative Director for Harvest Creative Services and Julie Pingston, Senior Vice President of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau. Steve and Julie worked with a team of public and private sector individuals as well as artists to develop an RFP and policy template for regions to adopt. ... more |
| 06/19/2012 |
Indian Trails and MDOT launch first U.S. bus fleet with ‘hearing loop’ technology The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Indian Trails, Inc., have teamed up to install “hearing loop” technology on a fleet of 17 motorcoaches operating 34 scheduled routes that serve passengers throughout Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas. ... more |
| 06/18/2012 |
LEAP Launches Placemaking Workgroup Local group and partners strive to make the Lansing region a hub for public art LANSING – Art and culture matter to economic development. In great part it represents a community’s wealth, sophistication, and creative talent. In other words, art, especially the display of public art, and culture reveals prosperity and opportunity which in turn can help communities and companies more successfully retain and recruit talent. ... more |
| 02/02/2012 |
Lexington Lansing Hotel wins Overall Excellence in Vantage Hospitality Lexcellence Awards At Annual Conference & Trade Show Vantage Hospitality Group wrapped up its 11th annual International Educational Conference & Trade Show by handing out its prestigious Lexcellence awards to Lexington Collection members during the gala dinner and awards banquet at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. ... more |
| 07/01/2011 |
Indian Trails Extends Daily Service into Wisconsin’s Northern Tier Indian Trails, a premier U.S. motor coach company, has announced the start of new daily scheduled service between Duluth, Minnesota, and points along Wisconsin’s Northern Tier. The new service, which begins on July 1, will extend west from their Upper Peninsula route, which currently ends in Ironwood, Michigan. New points served include Duluth and the Wisconsin cities of Hurley, Ashland, Iron River, Brule and Superior. ... more |
| 06/23/2011 |
CHOMP! CHOMP! Exhibition Opens June 28 at Lansing Art Gallery CHOMP! CHOMP! features the works of three Detroit artists, who present different approaches to painting the subject matter of food. The group states, "Food is something everyone can identify with. Food engages our lusts as we indulge in, or attempt to resist rich chocolate cakes, and glazed pastries, big salty hamburgers, and french fries straight out of the deep fryer....in our American culture, food often reflects a way of life that focuses on bigger, cheaper, faster, and more and more." ... more |
| 06/20/2011 |
CiesaDesign takes the Gold… Nationally Adding to its local and regional success, where it captured 13 ADDY Awards, CiesaDesign is excited to announce that it has been awarded a National Gold ADDY. On June 4, 2011, in San Diego, California, in a fiercely competitive field typically dominated by national advertising giants, Old Town’s CiesaDesign was presented with a National Gold ADDY Award for its Spin Bicycles Logo Identity, designed by Creative Director Chris VanWyck. The highest honor within the three-tiered American Advertising Federation’s premier advertising competition, this award celebrates the best in advertising creative produced nationally. ... more |
| 06/16/2011 |
Rap Superstar, Contemporary Hit Makers Cement Music Festival's 12th Year On the heels of last year’s capacity crowd for Ludacris, officials announce completion of 2011’s Ground Music Festival Main Stage line-up with rap and television star, LL Cool J. Top-40 chart toppers; southern rock and blues; as well as modern rock and country, further enhance the Common Ground Music Festival’s twelfth year. All tickets are on sale now. ... more |
| 06/02/2011 |
Rum Runners to Celebrate its 15 Year Anniversary in the Heart of Lansing 15 years ago there was only one Rum Runners in the USA. And as the live entertainment bar and restaurant chain has grown to be in 5 states and entertain hundreds of thousands of guests over many years, one thing has remained the same - it all started in Downtown Lansing, Michigan. ... more |
| 06/01/2011 |
Quality Suites in Lansing Wins Hotel of the Year Award What does combining top-rated hospitality with superior accommodations mean for the Quality Suites Hotel in Lansing, Michigan? For General Manager Michael Rice, it means being awarded the coveted Hotel of the Year award by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Quality brand. The award was announced last month during the company’s 57th annual convention in Boston. ... more |
| 04/22/2011 |
GLSA Wins Two Awards from the National Association of Sports Commissions The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA) is pleased to announce that it is the recent recipient of two major awards; Outstanding Website and Member of the Year from the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC). ... more |
| 04/21/2011 |
Capital Area District Library Presents Michigan Notable Authors Each year the Library of Michigan honors books and authors that bring the Michigan experience to vivid life. The Capital Area District Library is proud to host presentations by two of this year’s authors, talking about their work and inspirations. Books will be available for sale and signing, with seating on a first-come basis. ... more |
| 04/20/2011 |
Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery Snags a Dozen Medals at 2011 Great Lakes Cider & Perry Competition Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery, located on US27 North in St. Johns, returned home from the Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival in Grand Rapids earlier this month with a dozen new pieces of hardware. According to owner and cider maker Mike Beck, the 8-year-old winery was awarded five gold medals, five silver medals and two bronze medals. ... more |
| 04/18/2011 |
Wharton Center's 2011-2012 Season Ticket Packages Now Available Wharton Center announces the 2011-2012 season and the best way to take advantage of it is by becoming a subscriber. Subscribers get the most benefits including the biggest discounts since opening our doors 30 years ago. Subscribers have access to the best seats in the house before they go on sale to the general public. The more you choose, the more you save – up to 20% off public ticket prices! In addition, subscribers receive special offers throughout the season and can take advantage of special incentives including a patron discount card for great offers at local retailers and restaurants. If there was ever a time to renew your subscription or subscribe for the first time, that time is now! ... more |
| 02/15/2011 |
Greater Lansing Mobile App & Visitor Guide Winners at National Travel Media Competition The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is proud to announce its Greater Lansing Mobile App won a first place award and the 2010 Greater Lansing Visitor Guide won a second place award from the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). The awards competition, now in its 19th year, honors travel journalists, publications and destination marketing organizations ... more |
| 01/20/2011 |
Celebrating 60 Years of Auctioneering in Michigan! The Michigan State Auctioneers Association will celebrate 60 years of Auctioneering in Michigan at their 60th Annual Conference, January 25-28, 2011 at the Causeway Bay Hotel in Lansing. ... more |
| 12/28/2010 |
Lansing Art Gallery opens in new location Lansing Art Gallery announces its debut at the new location, 119 N. Washington Sq. The 45 year-old organization will offer a first glimpse of its new location to visitors on January 11, 2011. “I am so pleased to have Mark Chatterley for our first exhibitor in this exciting new space,” states Catherine Babcock, Executive Director. ... more |
| 12/28/2010 |
The Quality Suites Hotel in Lansing Wins Third Consecutive Platinum Hospitality Award from Choice Hotels International The Quality Suites Hotel in Lansing was recently announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2011 Platinum Hospitality Award from world lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Quality Suites brand. The property ranked third out of all 916 Quality-branded hotels in the United States. ... more |
| 11/10/2010 |
Lansing Art Gallery to Relocate Lansing Art Gallery Board of Directors voted unanimously to relocate the 45-year old organization citing expansion and accessibility as the key reasons for the decision. “Lack of accessibility to second level exhibition spaces and the need for a larger education space were the impetus for the Board of Directors to seek a new location,” stated Lansing Art Gallery Board President, Dan Warmels. ... more |
| 10/18/2010 |
Lansing Art Gallery Seeks Michigan Artists for Holiday Art Market 2010 Lansing Art Gallery seeks Michigan artists to exhibit during the 2010 Holiday Art Market. A Lansing tradition, Holiday Art Market showcases the artwork of over 100 artists in a variety of media and price points. Lansing Art Gallery, located steps from the Capitol, is accessible to more than 47,000 downtown employees, students and visitors. Lansing Art Gallery will host the 2010 Holiday Art Market November 19th‐December 23rd. ... more |
| 09/20/2010 |
Lansing Art Gallery announces selected artists for Governor’s Residence Michigan Artists Program, 2010 – 2011 Season Lansing Art Gallery announces selected artists to exhibit in the Governor’s Residence. Selected artists passed a selection process, with the final choices of artwork being that of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern. Artists will be invited to attend a reception at the residence. ... more |
| 09/17/2010 |
Pat Metheny: The Orchestrion Tour Coming to Wharton Center October 17 World-renowned guitarist/composer Pat Metheny has won an extraordinary 17 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 33 times in 12 different categories, more than any other performer in Grammy history. Aside from all the critics' awards and fan accolades, Pat's focus remains continually on the breaking down of barriers and the exploration of new musical ideas. His latest tour is no exception as Pat moves from brilliant solo guitar improvisations to the unveiling of a totally new technology for the presentation of acoustically-driven "solo ensemble" music he is dubbing Orchestrionics. The performance at Wharton Center on Sunday, October 17, 2010, features music from his latest album, Orchestrion, as well as some older tunes from the Metheny songbook ... more |
| 09/01/2010 |
Arts Council Awards $17,562 for New Arts Collaborations The Arts Council of Greater Lansing recently awarded $17,562 to local arts and cultural agencies for the second year of its Collaborative Arts Grant Program. Funded by the Council’s Arts Advancement Endowment Fund, the grants encourage local organizations to work together on new projects that promote arts and culture in the community. ... more |
| 08/27/2010 |
Ben Shiff – Poetic Paintings of Love and Emotion at Saper Galleries Hope, faith, love and contemplation are the experiences one feels in viewing the paintings Israeli artist Ben Shiff created in his visual poetry now on display at Saper Galleries in downtown East Lansing. ... more |
| 08/27/2010 |
Featured artist, Barbara Hranilovich will demonstrate encaustic techniques at Lansing Art Gallery Featured artist, Barbara Hranilovich will demonstrate the technique of Encaustic Painting at Lansing Art Gallery on Thursday, September 9th from 12-2 PM. ... more |
| 08/24/2010 |
Applications Now Available for City of Lansing Arts and Cultural Grant Programs LANSING, Mich.—The City of Lansing and the Lansing Economic Development Corporation announce three arts and cultural grant programs for fiscal year 2010 – 2011 to directly impact Lansing arts and culture organizations and residents in order to drive community revitalization in Lansing. The programs include: the City Minigrant Program, the Arts and Cultural Anchors Program, and the newly developed, Sense of Place in the Arts Program. Organizations must meet eligibility criteria, must contribute to the City’s “sense of place” as a part of its cultural economic development philosophy, and must produce collaborative, visible programs that directly impact Lansing residents. Grants will range from $2,500 - $30,000 depending on the program and the number of applicants in each. The project period will run Nov. 1, 2010 – May 1, 2011 ... more |
| 08/23/2010 |
Fernholz joins Event Depot Bob Fernholz has joined Event Depot, an award winning, full-service event production company based in East Lansing, Michigan. Fernholz comes to Event Depot with over 15 years of experience working in event production. Event Depot has brought on Fernholz to help support the growing statewide business the company has experienced. ... more |
| 08/23/2010 |
Greater Lansing Pleased to Welcome Old Historic U.S. 27 Motor Tour LANSING, Mich.– The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to announce that Michigan’s Capital Region will be a key stop for one of the premier automotive events in the State for 2010 – The Old Historic U.S. 27 Motor Tour. ... more |
| 08/19/2010 |
Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Leonard Slatkin, Conductor & Sarah Chang, Violin East Lansing, Mich. – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Leonard Slatkin, Conductor, returns to Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall for a special concert on Thursday, October 7 featuring violinist Sarah Chang. The evening program includes: William Schuman’s American Festival Overture; Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 with Sarah Chang on violin and Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14. ... more |
| 07/30/2010 |
Team Lansing Foundation Provides Boost to Regional Visitor Experience With New Tourism Ambassadors Program LANSING, Mich. – The Team Lansing Foundation and the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau are pleased to announce the launch of a formal educational program focused on increased local tourism asset awareness to be known as the Greater Lansing Tourism Ambassadors Program. ... more |
| 07/12/2010 |
Up-to-date information about Greater Lansing in the palm of your hand! LANSING, Mich. – The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is pleased to introduce the Greater Lansing mobile app, available for your iPhone or Blackberry. Download the FREE interactive Greater Lansing app to discover hundreds of listings for attractions, dining, festivals and events, accommodations, shopping and more! ... more |
| 04/21/2010 |
Officials Announce First Round of Performers for 11th Annual Common Ground Festival Officials announce five acts for the 11th Annual Common Ground Music Festival, presented by Miller Lite, to be held July 12-18, 2010. Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Jimmy Cliff and TESLA have confirmed their appearances at this year’s festival in downtown Lansing’s Adado Riverfront Park ... more |
| 03/12/2010 |
Dean Trailways of Michigan Introduces Luxury Car Service Dean Trailways of Michigan now offers business class luxury with the convenience of one-call service. Luxury Car Service will pick you up and drop you off wherever and whenever you wish. No more worries about traffic, parking, security or waiting in long lines. You can even work on your way to your destination. ... more |
| 03/03/2010 |
Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority Board of Commissioners Appoints President & CEO Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority’s (LEPFA) Board of Commissioners has declared their unanimous appointment of Scott Keith as the Authority’s permanent president and CEO. ... more |
| 04/09/2009 |
MSU Project GREEEN Announces $2 Million in New Plant Agriculture Research Grants Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have been awarded more than $2 million for research and outreach projects to continue growing Michigan’s $71.3 billion agri-food and agri-energy industries. ... more |
