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www.lansing.org Welcome to Greater Lansing! This guide will help you find all kinds of fun and exciting things to see and do in Michigan’s Capital City and the surrounding areas. We’ve got everything from frolicking otters and sunbathing lions at Potter Park Zoo to making slime and playing with bubbles at Impression 5 Science Center. How about some great bowling, laser tag and a gigantic “Connect 4” at Spare Time Entertainment Center? Or maybe exploring the great outdoors at one of our three nature centers? From stepping through a replica copper mine at the Michigan Historical Museum to acting as a judge at the Supreme Court Learning Center, Greater Lansing has so much to discover and explore for the entire family.

What’s lnside? Let’s Celebrate ...... 3 1-888-2-LANSING Events & Festivals www.lansing.org Great Outdoors ...... 5 Recreation Stellar Sights ...... 7 Attractions Come Play ...... 11 Sports & Leisure Victory for MSU ...... 15 Michigan State University Shop ‘Til You Drop ...... 19 Shopping Districts & Centers Yummy in the Tummy ...... 21 Family Friendly Dining Standing Ovation ...... 29 Arts & Theater

Bedtime ...... 31 Family Friendly Hotels 1 Let’s Get Social!

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Greater Lansing - There’s An App For That!

Whenever you see this symbol, called a QR (Quick Response) Code, get out your smartphone (it works with any web-enabled smartphone with a camera, including iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, etc.) and with a click of a button you’ll be transported to bonus content including the Greater Lansing mobile app. You can also download the app at http://m.lansing.org.

Look to the Stars!

If you look at a map, most capital cities are shown as a star. So as Michigan’s capital city, the Lan- sing star throughout this mag- azine will give you some great tips to make your visit spe- c i a l . F o r e v e n m o r e G r e a t e r Lansing tips, be sure to visit us at www.lansing.org.

This guide is provided by the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. for the benefit of the visiting public. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained, no responsibility will be assumed by the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. for errors or omissions. The Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein. All information provided herein is subject to change without notice. 2 Let’s Celebrate!

Work hard, play hard... There’s a lot to celebrate in Michigan’s Capital City from arts and cultural events to week-long music events. We invite you to enjoy any or all of our 58 diverse festivals while you’re here. We guarantee you’ll find something that will make your visit extra special.

Visit www.lansing.org or download our mobile app for specific dates and details.

February May Model Train Show and Sale Spring Fling Festival MSU, East Lansing Mason • (517) 676-1046 www.lmrc.org/trainshow www.masonchamber.org March Victorian Festival Grand Ledge • (517) 627-5170 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration www.victoriandays.org Grand Ledge • (517) 627-8360 www.glstpats.org Michigan State University Spring Arts and Craft Show Fenner Nature Center’s East Lansing • (517) 355-3354 Maple Syrup Festival www.uabevents.com/content/arts-and- Lansing • (517) 483-4224 crafts-show www.mynaturecenter.org East Lansing Art Festival April East Lansing • (517) 319-6804 Vermontville Maple www.elartfest.com Syrup Festival Vermontville • (888) 482-8780 Be A Tourist In Your Own Town www.vermontvillemaplesyrupfestival.org Community Wide • (517) 487-6800 www.lansing.org/BATYOT 3 June September Gizzard Fest Frontier Days Potterville • (517) 645-2313 Charlotte • (517) 543-3325 www.gizzardfest.com www.charlottefrontierdays.com

Lansing Juneteenth Celebration Down Home Days Lansing • (517) 394-6900 Mason • (517) 676-1046 www.lansingjuneteenthcelebration.org www.masonchamber.org Red Cedar Jubilee October Williamston • (517) 655-3831 Color Cruise and Island Fair Yankee Doodle Days Grand Ledge • (517) 627-2383 Grand Ledge • (517) 627-2383 www.grandledgechamber.com www.grandledgechamber.com Fenner Nature Center’s Delta Rocks! Family Festival Apple Butter Festival Delta Township • (517) 323-8555 Lansing • (517) 483-4224 www.mynaturecenter.org July Michigan Great Lakes International Eaton County Fair Draft Horse Show & Pull Charlotte • (517) 543-4510 MSU, East Lansing www.eatoncountyfair.com www.mgli.org

Ingham County Fair Potter Park Zoo’s Mason • (517) 676-2428 Boo at the Zoo fb.ingham.org/ Lansing • (517) 342-2710 www.potterparkzoo.org August Bath Days November Bath • (517) 281-9635 Silver Bells in the City www.bathdays.com Lansing • (517) 487-3322 www.silverbellsinthecity.org Island Art Fair Grand Ledge • (517) 627-9843 December www.ledgecraftlane.com Potter Park Zoo’s Great Lakes Folk Festival Wonderland of Lights East Lansing • (517) 432-GLFF Lansing • (517) 342-2710 www.greatlakesfolkfest.net www.potterparkzoo.org

St. Johns Mint Festival Old Town Dickens Village St. Johns • (989) 224-7248 Old Town Lansing • (517) 485-4283 www.clintoncountychamber.org/mint-festival www.iloveoldtown.org/events/old-town- dickens-village-1 DeWitt Ox Roast DeWitt • www.dewittoxroast.net Winter Glow East Lansing • (517) 319-6927 Old 27 Motor Tour www.cityofeastlansing.com/winterglow Lansing • (517) 881-2329 www.old27tour.com Michigan State University Arts & Crafts Holiday Show Michigan Mosaic Music Festival East Lansing • (517) 355-3354 Lansing • (517) 371-4600 www.uabevents.com/pl/mainmenu.pl www.michiganmosaic.org 4 GREAT Outdoors!

Get out and explore... Stroll over 13 miles of the Lansing River Trail or soak up nature’s finest at a multitude of playgrounds, parks, nature centers and gardens.

Lansing Star Tip! Natural Areas Fenner Nature Center Did you know that places This interactive learning center features a like Hawk Island Park offer system of self-guided nature trails through Harris Nature Center woods and fields and around ponds. Visitor Surrounded by forests, meadows, over five miles year-round activities? For the center with exhibits, nature store, live animals of nature trails and a .75-mile paved loop, this and natural history library. Year-round staff-led nature center is set on the banks of the Red summer, bring your swim suit for tours and programs are offered, plus Summer Cedar River. View the river from an overlook a dip in the lake or to play on the Nature Camps, October Apple Butter Festival deck or see the live hawk exhibit. Inside the and March Maple Syrup Festival. building are displays and live turtles. Programs huge splash pad. And when there’s 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, for adults, children and families are available year- snow on the ground, this park has (517) 483-4224 round. Trails are open daily dawn to dusk. Visitors center open: Tue.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 3998 Van Atta Rd., Okemos, (517) 349-3866 the coolest hill for tubing (rentals Sat.–Sun. noon–4 p.m. Open Tue.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Admission: Free. Donations welcome. Admission: Free. available) plus an area to hone www.mynaturecenter.org www.meridian.mi.us your snowboarding tricks. 5 Hawk Island Park Northern Tier Trail The park offers boat rental, swimming beach, The Northern Tier Trail takes center stage along picnicking, a playground, sand volleyball, 4.5 miles of beautiful, winding, paved pathways horseshoes, paved accessible walkways that through East Lansing. The trail connects ten connect to trails through Scott Woods Park, community parks and recreation facilities and fishing docks, a beach house/concession stand is a natural showcase for a variety of wildlife, and a Splash Pad. In the winter, the park offers plants, flowers, trees and wetlands. Access the snow-tube and snowboard hills complete with trail at the soccer complex off Coleman Rd., the tow ropes, ice fishing and a warming concession Aquatic Center and the East Lansing Fire Station. stand. For more information, call the East Lansing 1601 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing, Parks and Recreation office. (517) 319-6809 (517) 676-2233 www.cityofeastlansing.com/Home/ www.inghamcountyparks.org Departments/ParksRecreationArts/ AboutFacilities/Parks Lake Lansing Once a popular amusement park, Lake Lansing Planet Walk Park–South is located on Lake Lansing, the Our solar system is truly grand—nearly 3.7 largest body of water within 30 miles of billion miles from the sun to the orbit of Pluto! Lansing. The 30-acre site includes a sandy beach The Planet Walk, a two-mile journey that starts bordered by four acres of lush green grass. With outside of Impression 5 Science Center, winds over 500 acres of natural recreation area, woods along the River Trail, and ends near the Potter and trails, Lake Lansing Park–North is a bounty Park Zoo, provides a scale representation of the of year-round outdoor activity. solar system. With every footstep, you’ll cover Marsh Rd. & Lake Dr., Haslett, one million scale miles! (517) 676-2233 200 Museum Dr., Lansing, (517) 485-8116 Open 8 a.m.–½ hour after sunset. www.inghamcountyparks.org William M. Burchfield Park/Riverbend Nature Area Lansing River Trail Burchfield Park offers pedal boat and canoe/ Among the largest in the country, Lansing’s River kayak rental, a supervised swimming beach Trail traces the banks of the Grand and Red on the weekends, playgrounds, picnicking, a Cedar rivers, connecting comfortable parks, boardwalk and fishing docks surrounding the historic sites and urban activity centers for over pond, sand volleyball, horseshoes, disc golf, more 13 miles through Lansing and East Lansing. Public than six miles of hiking trails and over 10 miles parking is available at regular intervals along the of mountain bike trails. trail, including Saginaw and Oakland Ave., Turner- 881 Grovenberg Rd., Holt, (517) 676-2233 Dodge House, Potter Park and others. Open 8 a.m.–½ hour after sunset. Grand & Red Cedar Rivers, Lansing, www.inghamcountyparks.org (517) 483-4277 www.lansingrivertrail.org Woldumar Nature Center Five miles of natural trails open daily dawn to dusk with views of the Grand River, wetlands, forests and prairie. Located west of downtown Lansing with easy access from both I-96 and Lansing Star Tip! I-496. Woldumar provides nature-related programs and day camps year-round and Did you know that places community events on the third Saturday of each month. like Hawk Island Park offer 5739 Old Lansing Rd., Lansing, (517) 322-0030 year-round activities? For the Visitors center and gift shop open: summer, bring your swim suit for Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. a dip in the lake or to play on the Admission: Members free, huge splash pad. And when there’s Non-members $1 trail donation. www.woldumar.org snow on the ground, this park has the coolest hill for tubing (rentals available) plus an area to hone your snowboarding tricks. 6 Stellar Sights!

If you have the time, we have the place... Home to the State Capitol, culture-rich museums and hands-on attractions. Come explore and discover Greater Lansing.

7 Museums & Historical Sites Michigan Historical Museum Eaton County’s Museum at The Michigan Historical Museum surrounds Courthouse Square visitors with Michigan history from prehistoric The historic courthouse square in downtown times through the late twentieth century. Exhibits Charlotte holds the 1885 Renaissance Revival include a three-story Michigan relief map, a Eaton County Courthouse. On the National copper mine, one-room schoolhouse and more. Register of Historic Places, the courthouse is 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, now a museum, featuring the restored interior, (517) 373-3559 circuit courtroom and offices. Exhibits of Eaton Open weekdays 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., County history and culture fill the structure and Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. Closed holidays. form the backdrop for numerous programs. Admission: Adults $6, seniors $4, ages 6–17 $2 100 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, (optional), ages 5 and under free. Sundays are free (517) 543-6999 for everyone. Open Tue.–Thu. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., special events by www.michigan.gov/museum appointment. July–Aug. Sat. 9 a.m.–noon, Thu. 6:30–8:30 p.m. during free concerts on the Michigan Supreme Court lawn. Admission: $1, ages 12 and under free. Learning Center www.visitcourthousesquare.org A hands-on gallery designed to help visitors understand the judicial branch of state government. Designed for all ages. Groups of Impression 5 Science Center 10 or more should call ahead for guided tours. Impression 5 Science Center is a dynamic, Walk-in visitors welcome. Located inside the interactive space for families to play, create and Hall of Justice. challenge their understanding of science! Hands- 925 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, (517) 373-7171 on exhibits include “Bubbles,” “Throwing Things,” Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m., “Build Zone,” and many more. Explore the except state holidays. exhibits, experiment with science in a workshop Admission: Free. and shop ’til you drop in the Science Store! courts.mi.gov/education/learning-center/ 200 Museum Dr., Lansing, (517) 485-8116 Pages/default.aspx Open Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. Nokomis Learning Center Admission: $7, Seniors $6.50, Children up to 1 year A Native American cultural learning center that old are free. Impression 5, ASTC members free with focuses on the Three Fires People of Michigan. valid membership card. Featuring an art gallery, gift shop, a medicine garden www.impression5.org and hands-on exhibits in our classroom. Near the Meridian Historical Village in Central Park. Ingham County Courthouse 5153 Marsh Rd., Okemos, This 100-year-old-plus courthouse was placed (517) 349-5777 on the National Register of Historic Places in Open Tue.–Thu. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 1971. Ingham County is the only county in the Call to request additional hours or United States in which the capital is not located for group tour rates. in its county seat. The capital is located in Lansing, Admission: $3 (suggested donation). while its county seat is located in Mason. www.nokomis.org 121 E. Maple St., Mason, (517) 676-7200 Open Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–noon, 1–5 p.m. No tours Potter Park Zoo available on Wed. Admission: Free. Please call ahead Michigan’s oldest zoo, established in 1920, to schedule group tours. is home to over 600 animals, many of them www.ingham.org critically endangered. The zoo offers seasonal camel and pony rides, a gift shop, concession Meridian Historical Village stands and multiple interactive exhibits. Nestled Located in the shadow of the Meridian Mall, in an oak forest, the zoo is a relaxing stroll that the Meridian Historical Village provides a can be completed in two hours. slice of 19th-century settler life. The Village 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, contains seven historical buildings: a one- (517) 483-4222 room school-house, farmhouse and barn, Open daily Apr.–Oct. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and general store, inn, 19th-century Okemos Nov.–Mar. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. church, log cabin and a tollgate house from Admission: Resident adults $4, non-resident adults the plank road era. $10, ages 3–16 $2, ages 2 and under free. 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos, Resident parking $3, non-resident parking $5. (517) 347-7300 www.potterparkzoo.org Open May–Oct., Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. or by appointment. Admission: Donations appreciated. www.meridianhistoricalvillage.org 8 R. E. Olds Transportation Museum Turner-Dodge House This collection of cars and memorabilia is a History is alive at Turner-Dodge. Come discover tribute to the auto industry, courtesy of one of all that it has to offer. Drop by for a visit or Lansing’s most prominent citizens, Ransom Eli partake in one of the specialty teas. Children will Olds. The very first Oldsmobile, built in 1897, have a blast at the new Camps for All Seasons is on display along with antique REOs, Stars, programs offered throughout the year. automotive advertising and memorabilia. The gift 100 E. North St., Lansing, (517) 483-4220 shop has diverse auto-related items. Open Tue.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed holidays and 240 Museum Dr., Lansing, (517) 372-0529 for special events. Handicap accessibility on the first Open year round Tue.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., floor only. Open Sundays Apr.–Oct. noon–5 p.m. Admission: Adults $5, children $2, Closed Mondays and major holidays. non-resident adults $3.50. Members get free admission. All others: Adults $6, www.lansingmi.gov/tdodge students and seniors (65+) $4, family up to 5 $12. Group rates available. Agri-Tourism www.reoldsmuseum.org Country Mill “Family fun on the farm” at the only cider mill in State Capitol Building mid-Michigan that lets you pick your own apples Step back to the Victorian era with a visit to and pumpkins. Enjoy the Orchard Express Train, Michigan’s award-winning Capitol building. haunted cider mill, hayrides, petting zoo, corn Designed by Elijah E. Myers, one of the foremost maze, gift area, winery and bakery. Special events architects of public buildings (1865–1914), include the Michigan Apple Festival and Pumpkin construction of the Capitol building took six Carrying Contest. years and contains over nine acres of hand- 4648 Otto Rd., Charlotte, (517) 543-1019 painted surfaces. Tours of public areas and House Open Aug.–Oct., Tue.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Senate galleries are available every half hour. Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Nov.–Thanksgiving, At the intersection of Capitol and Michigan Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Avenues, Lansing, (517) 373-2353 Thanksgiving–July, Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Open to tours Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: Free. Admission: Free. www.countrymill.com www.michigan.gov/miplaces The Steam Railroading Institute Dedicated to the education and preservation of steam-era rail technology and its impact on the Great Lakes region and home to the majestic Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive, used as the prototype for the Warner Brothers film, The Polar Express. Enjoy a miniature railway, museum and gift shop and experience what steam railroading is today. 405 S. Washington St., Owosso, (989) 723-1225 Open Memorial Day - Labor Day, Wed.-Sun.10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Labor Day - Memorial Day, Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $5. Children under 2 are Free www.michigansteamtrain.com

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9 Sierra Rose Farms & Healing Hearts with Horses In town for a family reunion, social or business event? Do you have a couple of hours to enjoy a quaint environment that promotes peacefulness and safety, and fun with horses? We offer birthday parties, farm tours, weekly horse camps, family adventures and corporate trainings to name a few. Call to book your special time at the farm or sign up for our scheduled programs. Dewitt, (517) 668-0057 Open by appointment only. www.sierrarosefarms.net

Uncle John’s Cider Mill Open May through November with baked goods, cider and doughnuts, a large gift shop, seasonal fruits and vegetables and more. During the fall season enjoy tractor- drawn wagon rides, train rides, an operating cider mill, pumpkin patch, corn maze, fruit fling, inflatables, jumping pillow and special weekend events. 8614 N. US Hwy. 27, St. Johns, (989) 224-3686 Open seven days a week. May 1–Nov. 30: 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. Extended hours Sep.–Oct. Winery open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon –6 p.m. Admission: Free. www.ujcidermill.com

Lansing Star Tip! Lansing is the hub for Michigan history. Tour the beautifully restored State Capitol then walk over to the Michigan Historical Center for three floors of Michigan history. Next, stop in to the Supreme Court Learning Center. **Hint: Hit them up in the summer months when the school group tours are on hiatus. Check listings for hours and admission fees.

10 Come Play!

There’s never a dull moment... Whether cheering on your favorite team from the stands or out on the field yourself, Greater Lansing offers a multitude of activities and events to keep you entertained.

Sporting Venues Lansing Lugnuts/ Cooley Law School Stadium Enjoy good times with good friends as Lansing’s minor league baseball team—the Lansing Lugnuts—celebrates its 18th season in Michigan’s capital city. It’s family fun at an affordable price, MSU Athletics so don’t miss out on the action and your chance When it comes to seeing a football game, every to “GO NUTS.” seat in the over 75,000-person capacity Spartan 505 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Stadium provides a great view. In addition to the (517) 485-4500 Spartans contending for Big Ten titles in football, For Lugnuts ticket and schedule information, call you can catch them battling for supremacy in (517) 485-4500. For Cooley Law School Stadium men’s basketball, women’s basketball, hockey, event information, call (517) 372-7023. volleyball or any of MSU’s other 25 sports programs. Ticket pricing starts at $8. (517) 355-1610 www.lansinglugnuts.com www.msuspartans.com 11 Bowling Demmer Shooting Sports Education City Limits Bowling Center & Training Center Featuring 24 lanes of bowling with automatic See listing on page 16. scoring, bumper bowling for the kids, birthday and corporate parties, cosmic bowling, video East Lansing Family Aquatic Center games and much more! Bowling leagues run A fun and exciting family water park with a 200- year-round with something for all ages and skill foot tube slide, 120-foot body slide, 15-foot levels. While you bowl, grab a bite to eat from drop slide, 3,000 sq. ft. splash pad, diving board, City Limits Sports Grill. zero-depth leisure pool with youth frog slide and 801 N. Cedar St., Mason, (517) 676-2476 interactive water play structures, wet/dry sand Open Mon.–Wed. 9 a.m.–11 p.m., play area, sunbathing deck, changing rooms, Thu. 9 a.m.–midnight, Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–1 a.m., concession and picnic area. Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 6400 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, Call for open bowling availability. (517) 332-4420 www.masonbowlingcenter.com Open daily at 11 a.m. from beginning of June through Labor Day, weather permitting. Royal Scot Golf, Bowl & Banquet Center Admission: Ranges $4–$9. Sixty lanes, automatic scoring, bumper bowling for www.cityofeastlansing.com/Home/ kids, cosmic bowling, cocktail lounge, snack bar, Departments/ParksRecreationArts/ restaurant, pro shop, banquet facilities and billiards; FamilyAquaticCenter/ also 27-hole golf course and driving range. 4722 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Edru Skate*A*Rama (517) 321-3071 Be our guest! Come roller-skating or in-line Open Sun.–Thu. 9 a.m.–midnight, skating with us! We also have laser tag, snack bar, Fri.–Sat., 9 a.m.–2 a.m. arcade, pro shop and ice cream. Specializing in Call for open bowling availability. birthday and private parties. Memories will come www.royalscot.net rushing back when you’re cast under the spell and magic of roller skating. Spare Time Entertainment Center 1891 N. Cedar St., Holt, (517) 699-2002 Not just a bowling alley! Thirty-one lanes of Open for public skating: Wed. 7–9:30 p.m., bowling with eight HUGE HD screens plus Fri. 7–11 p.m., Sat. 1–4 p.m. and 7:30–11:30 p.m., dozens of TVs so you can watch the game Sun. 1–4 p.m. Adult skate 8–11 p.m. and never miss a frame! Laser Tag + a great Admission: Matinées $6, evenings $8. redemption games arcade = fun for everyone! www.skatarama.com Book your next get together in the Capital Room. Thirsty? Hungry? Try Grand River Bar & FunTyme Adventure Parks Grill and enjoy your favorites from burgers to Adults can enjoy the lighted golf driving range, steak. We make your “Spare Time Fun Time!” while the kids enjoy miniature golf, race go-karts, 3101 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, hit baseballs or softballs in the batting cages, (517) 337-2695 enjoy Lansing’s only indoor year-round golf dome Open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–midnight, and play the best video and ticket prize games! Sat. 9 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–midnight. 3384 James Phillips Dr., Okemos, www.sparetimelansing.com (517) 332-7944 6295 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, One-of-a-Kind Recreation (517) 627-6607 Capitol Area BMX Track Open Memorial Day–Labor Day, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. at Gier Park… www.funtymepark.com “Home of the Three-Headed Monster” Park is open to BMX riders of all ages and The Grand Fish abilities. Races are held weekly throughout the The Grand Fish provides canoe and kayak summer. Open to the public, weather permitting. rentals, unique dining and entertainment. Our Free admission. Proper gear recommended. water recreational rental business operating on Check Facebook page for details and race the Grand River in downtown Lansing offers schedule. an outdoor patio-style facility that caters to 2809 N. East St., Lansing, (517) 367-8990 patrons with private picnic areas, music and entertainment along with river activities. 530 River Street, Lansing, (517) 410-0801 Visit the website for seasonal hours. Weather and river conditions permitting. www.thegrandfish.com

12 Jumpin’ Jax Little Hawk at Hawk Hollow Jumpin’ Jax is a 10,000 sq. ft. facility that contains This 18-hole natural bent grass putting course six large inflatable bouncers. Children can jump is one of only two in the state. It is a sculpted, through our Tiki Island, navigate through an landscaped, Par 54 course, complete with sand obstacle course and much more. Adults can relax traps, bridges and water hazards. Playing time in the lounge area while using our free WiFi. Any is one and a quarter hours. Perfect for the special event can be held in our decorated party whole family to enjoy. rooms. Jumpin’ Jax is a safe, clean and family- 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath, (517) 641-4295 friendly local business. Open daily during the summer 7 a.m.–10 p.m., 1475 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, weather permitting. (517) 372-4200 Admission: Spring and Fall: $6, Summer: $8 Open Wed.–Thu. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., www.hawkhollow.com Fri. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–1 p.m., (private parties 1–9 p.m.), Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Mason Skatepark at Bond Park $8 unlimited bounce. Two great skateparks in one location. www.jumpinjaxbouncearena.com Skateboarders and in-line skaters will love the 12,000 sq. ft. skatepark that was created by Lincoln Park Skate Park the innovators in skatepark design, TeamPain. Skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters will enjoy Roller hockey enthusiasts will enjoy the this 13,000 sq. ft. concrete skate park featuring tournament-size hockey rink. The park is an eight-foot-deep bowl. The park was designed open to all ages and skill levels and offers free by local skateboarders under the direction of admission. Zach Wormhoudt. 111 N. Rogers St., Mason, (517) 676-9155 620 W. Shepherd St., Charlotte, Open daily May–Oct. 8 a.m.–9:30 p.m., (517) 543-8858 Nov.–Apr. 8 a.m.–dusk, weather permitting. Open 8 a.m.–dusk. Admission: Free Admission: Free www.charlottemi.org/serviceadministration/parks/ www.mason.mi.us/bondskatepark.htm

Lansing Star Tip! There are plenty of places to run, jump, play and pretty much get all the wiggles out in Greater Lansing. Check out Spare Time Entertainment Center for bowling, laser tag and a sweet arcade room. It’s also a great place to grab a bite to eat and drink and watch the game. This is definitely the place to please 13 everyone in the family. Michigan International Speedway Suburban Ice Nestled in the scenic Irish Hills of Southeastern Suburban Ice–East Lansing is the coolest spot in Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the town. Offering programs for everybody: Learn to Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national Skate, FUNdamentals of Hockey, figure skating, park where fans can get away and enjoy the very public skating and many different adult hockey best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of leagues. Home of the Lansing Skating Club and racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans Greater Lansing Amateur Hockey Association. and drivers alike. 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing, 12626 US Hwy. 12, Brooklyn, (517) 336-4272 (517) 592-6666, (800) 354-1010 Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Office open Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Tickets for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in June Admission: weekdays $4, weekends $5, and August start at $25. ages 12 and under $3 (weekends). www.MISpeedway.com www.suburbaniceeastlansing.com

Modern Skate & Surf The Summit Sports and Ice Complex Modern Skate and Surf has been serving the & Aim High Sports Lansing area with alternative sports equipment Two adjacent multi-sports facilities offering a and clothing since 1979. From snowboards to wide range of activities including learn to skate, skateboards, from roller-blade skates to ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, dodgeball, flag football, skates and roller-skates, “Modern” has all your gymnastics, basketball, volleyball and much more. skating needs covered. Stylish casual wear and We are also the facility of choice for conventions, street wear and shoes to fit your style. proms, meetings and trade shows. 319 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, 9410 Davis Hwy., Dimondale, (517) 351-3990 (517) 319-1000 Open Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., www.thesummitsportsandice.com Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. www.modernskate.com Sundance Riding Stables Slow down and take a horseback ride through play. nature at Sundance Riding Stables. Saddle up for play. is a unique, eco-friendly, indoor playspace for hourly horse rentals, pony rides, riding lessons, infants and children up to six years old. We offer hayrides or private parties. Also offering horse open play, birthday parties, classes and special events. camps for kids 8 to 16. Don’t miss the “spook- 4972 Northwind Dr., East Lansing, tacular” Haunted Hayride in October. (517) 708-8746 9250 Nixon Rd., Grand Ledge, Open Mon.–Wed. 9 a.m.–2p.m., (517) 627-5500 Thu. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., See website for seasonal hours. Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–noon. Horseback riding: $25/hour. Admission: First child $8, additional siblings $4, www.sundanceridingstables.com adults free www.playeastlansing.com Zap Zone Lansing Zap Zone is Lansing’s premier family fun center. Ranney Skate Park Our 30,000 sq. ft. building is home to laser tag, Skateboard and rollerblade enthusiasts will indoor mini-golf, bumper cars, a bounce house, enjoy Greater Lansing’s hottest recreation a roller coaster simulator, a cannon blaster and facility, Ranney Skatepark. Located at Ranney an arcade. Whether it is for a birthday party, Park near Frandor, the 20,000 sq. ft. facility corporate outing, group outing or just a fun day was designed and built by nationally known with the family, Zap Zone is the place to be! skatepark experts, TeamPain. 936 E. Mall Dr., Lansing, (517) 327-0747 3201 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Open regular hours Mon.–Thu. 4 p.m.–10 p.m., (517) 483-4277 Fri. 3 p.m.–midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.–midnight, Open daily 10 a.m.–dusk Sun. noon–10 p.m. Summer and Holiday hours Admission: Free Mon.–Thu. noon–11 p.m., Fri. noon–midnight, www.lansingmi.gov/explore_your_parks Sat. 10 a.m.–midnight, Sun. noon–10 p.m. 14 www.zap-zone.com Victory for MSU!

No student ID needed... explore Michigan State University’s museums, gardens, performing arts venues and world class art gallery. Embrace the spartan spirit that states there is no limit to what you can learn at MSU.

15 Abrams Planetarium Demmer Shooting Sports Education Rediscover the wonders of the universe at & Training Center Abrams Planetarium. The sky theatre features This 24,000 square foot facility is open to fantastic star shows produced by a computer the public and provides a safe, clean, family graphics star projector. The planetarium also atmosphere to promote, advance and encourage serves as an astronomy and space science the safe use of firearms and archery equipment. education resource center. 4830 E. Jolly Rd., Lansing, (517) 884-0550 755 Science Rd., MSU Campus, East Lansing Open to the public Fri. 4:30–9 p.m., Program information (517) 355-4672, Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 1–7 p.m. 24-hour recorded sky info (517) 332-STAR Tue. & Fri. open to members from 1–8 p.m. Showtimes: Fri.–Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2:30 & 4 p.m. www.demmercenter.msu.edu Admission: Adults $3, students and seniors $2.50, ages 12 years and under $2. Michigan State University Athletics www.pa.msu.edu/abrams When it comes to seeing a football game, every seat in the over 75,000-person capacity Spartan Beaumont Tower Stadium provides a great view. In addition to the Beaumont Tower, a gift from John Beaumont, Spartans contending for Big Ten titles in football, sits where Old College Hall (the first building you can catch them battling for supremacy in erected for the study of scientific agriculture) men’s basketball, women’s basketball, hockey, was built. When carillonneurs play noontime volleyball or any of MSU’s other 25 sports programs. recitals on the 49-bell carillon, the tower is often 223 Kalamazoo St., MSU Campus, open for visitors. Each Wednesday in July, guest East Lansing, (517) 355-1610 carillonneurs play 6 p.m. recitals. Bring a picnic www.msuspartans.com and enjoy the music. 375 W. Circle Dr. (near the MSU Museum), MSU Farms MSU Campus, East Lansing, (517) 432-4066 Colts racing, beef calves frolicking and mooing www.music.msu.edu/carillon dairy cows waiting to be milked are a few of the memorable sights to see when visiting the Breslin Student Events Center MSU Farms. See beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, Located on the picturesque campus of Michigan poultry and sheep. Allow approximately 30 State University and home of the MSU men’s and minutes for each farm. women’s Spartan basketball teams, this 15,000- 474 S. Shaw Ln., MSU Campus, seat center hosts concerts, family shows, athletic East Lansing, (517) 355-8383 events, conferences, trade shows, conventions Self-guided tours Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and more! State-of-the-art sound and lighting (sheep farm is open daily, including weekends) systems are available. Five private meeting rooms www.ans.msu.edu/ans/facilities are available for more intimate events. 534 Birch Rd. (corner of Harrison Ave. and MSU Bikes Service Center Kalamazoo St.), MSU Campus, East Lansing Offers year-round bicycle rentals, sales and For event rentals call (517) 432-1989. repair services to the campus community and www.breslincenter.com visitors. Authorized dealer of Fuji, Breezer and SE Bicycles. A free 24-hour air station is also Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum available outside the Center. The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, a 434 Farm Ln. (under the Bessey Hall new Zaha Hadid-designed contemporary art Auditorium on the River Trail, 300 ft. NW of museum at MSU, is dedicated to exploring global Farm Ln. bridge), MSU Campus, contemporary culture and ideas through art. The East Lansing, (517) 432-3400 museum presents groundbreaking, international Open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. contemporary art across all media, and thematic www.bikes.msu.edu exhibitions that investigate contemporary works within a historical context. MSU Bug House 547 E. Circle Dr. (corner of Grand River Did you know that a cricket’s ears are on its Ave. and Farm Ln.), MSU Campus knees? Or that a fly has taste buds on its feet? East Lansing, (517) 353-9836 A visit to the Bug House will explain these Open Tue.–Thu. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri. noon–9 p.m., fascinating facts and more. In addition to viewing Sat.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: Free the amazing pinned displays, get up close and www.broadmuseum.msu.edu personal with a whole room of creepy crawlers. 288 Farm Ln., Room 147, MSU Campus, East Lansing, (517) 355-4662 Check website or call for hours. Admission: Donations accepted. www.ent.msu.edu

16 MSU Dairy Store Kids of all ages will have a difficult time choosing among 32 flavors of ice cream and soda fountain favorites! A variety of award-winning cheese is also available. Be sure to visit the observation deck overlooking the processing facilities to catch a glimpse of how cheese and ice cream products are produced. 474 S. Shaw Ln., Room 1140, South Anthony Hall, East Lansing, (517) 355-8466 Summer Hours: Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.– 8 p.m., Sat.–Sun. noon–8 p.m. Winter Hours: Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat.–Sun. noon–8 p.m. 49 Abbot Rd., Room 107, MSU Union Building, East Lansing, (517) 353-9988 Open Mon.–Fri. noon–8 p.m., Sat.–Sun. noon–6 p.m. Summer Hours: Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat.–Sun. noon–8 p.m. Winter Hours: Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat.–Sun. noon–8 p.m. www.dairystore.msu.edu

MSU Horticulture Gardens The MSU Horticulture Gardens are a family of three gardens: The 4-H Children’s Garden is for the young at heart. The Demonstration Gardens include annuals, perennials and roses. Parking is available in the visitor lot on Bogue Street south of Wilson Road. Just south of the gardens, Clarence E. Lewis Landscape Arboretum MSU Museum illustrates a variety of landscape design styles. The MSU Museum has three floors of long-term 1066 Bogue St., A288 Plant & Soil Sciences and changing exhibits exploring natural science Bldg., MSU Campus, East Lansing, and culture. The museum store has a selection of (517) 355-5191 ext. 1328 books, jewelry and educational toys. The museum All of the gardens are open April through also produces the Great Lakes Folk Festival in October, dawn to dusk. Metered parking August. The MSU Museum is Michigan’s first Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Smithsonian Institution affiliate. www.hrt.msu.edu/our-gardens 409 W. Circle Dr. (near Beaumont Tower), MSU Campus, East Lansing, (517) 355-2370 Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. Closed holidays. Admission: Free. Donations encouraged. www.museum.msu.edu

Wharton Center for Performing Arts Wharton Center is Michigan’s largest presenter Lansing Star Tip! of performing arts, with four unique stages on the campus of Michigan State University. No visit to Michigan State Wharton Center presents the best of touring Broadway with all the major blockbuster shows University is complete plus a great lineup of performing arts attractions. A complete schedule is available online. without a family photo by 750 Shaw Ln., Cobb Great Hall and Pasant The Spartan statue and Theatre, Corner of Wilson and Bogue St. MSU Concert Auditorium and Fairchild a visit to the MSU Dairy Theatre: Corner of Farm Ln. and Store for the freshest ice Auditorium, MSU Campus, East Lansing, (517) 432-2000, (800) WHARTON cream you'll taste. Try the Open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. noon–6 p.m. On show nights the Box Office chocolate cheese! will stay open ½ hour past show start time. 17 www.whartoncenter.com Start

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Big city finds and small towntreasures can be yours as you ‘shop 'til you drop’ during your Greater Lansing visit. Take the malls by storm or slow down and discover unexpected treasures in our unique boutiques.

Shopping Centers Eastwood Towne Center The center of attention! Featuring upscale fashion retailers, home furnishing shops and great dining. Stores include Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Ann Taylor, Coldwater Creek, Banana Republic, White House Black Market and many more. Dine at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Bravo Cucina! Italiana or one of many other dining options. Gift cards available. 3003 Preyde Blvd., Lansing, (517) 316-9209 Lansing Star Tip! Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Individual store hours vary. Eastwood Towne Center www.shopeastwoodtownecenter.com is a great spot to take Lansing City Market the family. With upscale One hundred plus years of history blends with shops, well known eateries modern design in this year-round public market. Located behind Lansing Center, along the Grand and a multi-screen movie River, the market’s urban flair highlights more than 20 unique businesses offering produce, theater, there’s more than meats, poultry, breads, cheese, dairy, and hot- enough to keep everyone prepared foods. A full-service bar and grille completes this community mainstay. in the whole family happy. 325 City Market Dr., Lansing, (517) 483-7460 Open year round Tue.–Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sundays noon–4p.m. from Fourth of July–Labor Day. 19 www.lansingcitymarket.com Lansing Mall Downtown Lansing—Michigan Over 70 stores including JCPenney, Macy’s, Avenue and Washington Square Younkers, TJ Maxx, Aeropostale, American Eagle, Discover a diverse collection of entertainment Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Campus hot spots and urban lofts, one-of-a-kind shopping Den, Gymboree, Kay Jewelers, LensCrafters, and dining experiences that are all within walking Shoe Dept., Tradehome Shoes, Victoria’s Secret distance of the State Capitol Building, three and Best Buy. Enjoy dining at Panera Bread, higher education facilities, Cooley Law School Houlihan’s, Olga’s Kitchen, Applebee’s, Chipotle, Stadium—home of the Lansing Lugnuts, the River Logan’s Roadhouse or Lansing Mall food court. Trail, museums, galleries and theatre. Downtown 5330 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, Lansing is the perfect place to unwind. (517) 321-0145, (517) 321-6633 Downtown Lansing Inc., 401 S. Washington Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sq., Lansing, (517) 487-3322 Sun. noon–6 p.m. Individual store hours vary. www.lansingmall.com www.downtownlansing.org Meridian Mall Downtown Mason Find MORE at Meridian Mall with 125 specialty Nestled in the heart of mid-Michigan you’ll find stores including: Body Central, Buckle, Mason—Hometown U.S.A. Downtown features Victoria’s Secret, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick’s the historic courthouse. Explore shops to find S p o r t i n g G o o d s , S c h u l e r B o o k s & M u s i c , antiques, books, crafts, gifts and collectibles. JCPenney, Macy’s, and two Younkers stores. Enjoy Enjoy lattes, sandwiches, ice cream, tasty brews MORE at Ruby Tuesday, Olive Garden, Chili’s Bar and evening dining. Events include concerts, & Grill and new entertainment complex Studio parades, Spring Fling, Down Home Days, Ingham C! Gift cards available online or in the mall office. County Fair, Sun Dried Music Fest and more! 1982 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos, Mason Area Chamber of Commerce (517) 349-2030 148 E. Ash St., Mason, (517) 676-1046 Open Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. Individual store and attraction hours vary. Mason www.meridianmall.com Area Visitors Center open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for holidays and off Tanger Outlet Center site Chamber events). When you are bargain hunting at Tanger Outlet www.masonchamber.org Center in Howell, you’ll find the quality you want and the names you’ll recognize, such as: Banana Old Town Lansing Republic, Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Under Old Town is Lansing’s historic boutique and arts Armour, Tommy Hilfiger, Old Navy, Polo Ralph district. The neighborhood’s Victorian buildings Lauren, Ann Taylor, Loft Outlet and many more. are filled with unique galleries, eateries, boutiques, Seventy brand-name outlets. Tour buses are specialty shops, nightclubs and more. Old Town is welcome! Located 25 minutes east of Lansing. an urban neighborhood with a small-town feel. 1475 N. Burkhart Rd., Howell, Festivals, gallery walks and farmers’ markets are (517) 545-0500, (888) 545-0565 held throughout the year. Open Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Old Town Commercial Association Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Call for special holiday hours. 1232 Turner St., Lansing, (517) 485-4283 www.tangeroutlet.com Individual store hours vary. www.iloveoldtown.org Shopping Districts Downtown East Lansing Williamston Downtown East Lansing is vibrant, diverse and Williamston has a lively entertainment district charming. Visitors will enjoy a mix of restaurants, including an award-winning professional theatre shops, art galleries and entertainment venues. In and an independently owned movie house. addition, there is free parking on Sundays in any Offering a wide variety of dining options, unique of the convenient downtown parking facilities. retail shops and community events within a Visit East Lansing’s 180 downtown businesses, beautiful walking community. Minutes east of located within walking distance of Michigan State Lansing on Grand River Ave. or easily accessible University campus. off I-96 at exit 117. East Lansing Merchants Group, 410 Abbot Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce Rd., East Lansing, (517) 319-6877 369 W. Grand River Ave., Williamston, Individual store hours vary. (517) 655-1549 www.cityofeastlansing.com/downtown Individual store hours vary. www.williamston.org

20 Yummy in the Tummy!

The table is set... Whether you want to savor the flavor of cuisines from around the world or dig in to some midwest comfort food, it’s easy to find a menu to satisfy your cravings in Greater Lansing.

American Clara’s Lansing Station MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 637 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, (517) 372-7120 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., www.claras.com Sun. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Coral Gables MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 2838 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Tue.–Thu. 7 a.m.–10 p.m., (517) 337-1311 Fri. 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–11 p.m., www.coralgablesrestaurant.com Sun. 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Finley’s American Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Sun.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 7433 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 323-4309 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. 6300 S. Cedar St., Lansing, (517) 882-7530 www.finleysamericangrill.com Fleetwood Diner MC, V, AE, DIS. Open 24 hours a day. 2211 S. Cedar St., Lansing, (517) 267-7606 www.thefleetwooddiner.com Outback Steakhouse MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 4–10 p.m., 707 Brookside Dr., Lansing, (517) 321-3100 Fri. 4–11p.m., Sat. 3–11 p.m., 4880 Marsh Rd., Okemos, (517) 381-1704 Sun. 11:30–9 p.m. (Lansing) www.outback.com Mon.–Thu. 4–10 p.m., Fri. 4–11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., 21 Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Okemos) Red Lobster MC, V, AE, DIS. Sun.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 3130 E. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 351-0610 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. www.redlobster.com Red Robin MC, V, AE, DIS. Sun.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 6524 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 886-7440 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. www.redrobin.com Quick Casual American Crepes MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., 986 Trowbridge Rd., East Lansing, Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (517) 203-5927 www.americancrepes.com Dairy Queen/Orange Julius MC, V, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., 3233 W. Saginaw, Lansing, (517) 708-8649 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., www.dq.com Sun. noon–9:30 p.m. Open year-round. Grand Café Sir Pizza MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–midnight, 201 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., (517) 484-4825 Sun. noon–midnight. www.sirpizza-mi.com Happy’s Pizza MC, V. Sun.–Thu. 10 a.m.–midnight, 400 E. Saginaw St., Lansing, Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–2 a.m. (517) 372-1111, (800) 234-2779 www.happyspizza.com Hobie’s Café and Pub MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m., 930 Trowbridge Rd., East Lansing, Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. (517) 351-3800 www.hobiesrestaurant.com Jersey Giant Subs! MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., 3700 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 323-6800 Sun. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. 516 S. Clinton St., Grand Ledge, (517) 622-4855 www.jerseygiantsubs.com Jimmy John’s MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Wed. 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., 134 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, (517) 485-3300 Thu.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–3 a.m., www.jimmyjohns.com Sun. 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Lenny's Sub Shop MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 212 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, (517) 267-7711 Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. www.lennyssubshop.com Leo's Coney Island - MSU MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.-Wed. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 333 Albert Ave., Ste 100, East Lansing, Thu.-Sat. 7 a.m.-3 a.m., (517) 708-8580 Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. www.leosmsu.com

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2622 Lou & Harry's - Grill & Bakery MC, V, AE, DIS. Open 7 days a week 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 1429 W. Saginaw, East Lansing, (517) 351-1066 (East Lansing) 1982 W. Grand River Ave. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., (Meridian Mall), Okemos Sun. noon-6 p.m. (Okemos) www.louandharryssportsbar.com MSU Union MC, V, AE, DIS. Open daily Sep.-May. 7 a.m.-2 a.m.; 49 Abbot Rd. (MSU Campus), East Lansing, Jun.-Aug. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (517) 351-1066 www.msuunion.com Noodles & Company MC, V, AE, DIS. Sun.–Wed. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 205 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Thu.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (East Lansing) (517) 332-4040 Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. Open 1965 W. Grand River Ave., 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Okemos) Okemos, (517) 347-1400 www.noodles.com Red Cedar Café MC, V, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m., 1331 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Sat.–Sun. 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (517) 333-7366 www.redcedarcafe.com Wendy’s MC, V, AE, DIS. Open daily 413 S. Cedar St., Lansing, (517) 484-5776 (inside) 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., 529 N. Clippert St., Lansing, (517) 333-5294 (drive-through) 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. or 980 E. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, later. Times may vary by location. (517) 627-4963 4850 Marsh Rd., Okemos, (517) 349-1189 3920 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 321-5270 1000 Trowbridge Rd., East Lansing, (517) 332-3926 2727 Eaton Rapids Rd., Lansing, (517) 394-7851 6620 S. Cedar St., Lansing, (517) 394-1341 3621 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, (517) 887-0407 9805 Davis Hwy., Dimondale, (517) 322-0249 439 N. Cedar St., Mason, (517) 676-2987 www.wendys.com Zoup! MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–7 p.m., 214 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, (517) 367-7400 Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.zoup.com Asian/Middle Eastern BD’s Mongolian Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 2080 W. Grand River Ave. Okemos Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.– 11 p.m., (517) 347-3045 Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.gomongo.com House of Ing MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 4113 S. Cedar St., Lansing, (517) 393-4848 Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., www.houseofing.com Sat. noon–11 p.m., Sun. noon–10 p.m. Ingcredible MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., For delivery (877) 8ING2GO. Sat. noon–10 p.m., 2454 N. Cedar St., Holt (517) 694-3838 Sun. noon–9 p.m. 1500 W. Lake Lansing Rd., E. Lansing, Individual store hours may vary. (517) 333-3328 13070 S. US Hwy. 27, DeWitt, (517) 668-8383 4018 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 886-1386 www.ingcredible.com P.F. Chang's China Bistro MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., 2425 Lake Lansing Rd. (Eastwood Towne Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Center), Lansing, (517) 267-3833 www.pfchangs.com 23 SanSu Sushi & Cocktails MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4750 Hagadorn Rd., Ste. 10, 4:30–10 p.m., Sun. 3–10 p.m. Hannah Plaza, East Lansing, (517) 333-1933 www.sansu-sushi.com Sultan’s Express MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 305 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, (517) 484-2850 www.sultansexpress.com Thai Village Restaurant V. Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., 400 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, (517) 371-1000 Sat. noon–9 p.m. www.thaivillagelansing.com Xiao China Grille & Lounge MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., 3415 E. Saginaw Hwy., Ste. H, Lansing Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., (517) 580-3720 Sun. noon–9 p.m. www.xiaochinagrille.com Bakeries, Bistros, & Desserts Aggie Mae’s Bakery MC, V, AE, DIS. Tue.–Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 325 City Market Dr. (Lansing City Market), Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Lansing, (517) 484-1350 (Lansing City Market Location) 317 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., (517) 484-1350 Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.aggiemaesbakery.com Artie’s Filling Station MC, V, DIS. Tue.–Fri. 7 a.m.–6 p.m., 127 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., (517) 648-6060 Sun. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. www.artiesfillingstation.com Bake N’ Cakes MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m., 3003 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, (517) 337-2253 Fri. 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m., www.bakencakes.com Sat. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Grand Traverse Pie Company MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m., 200 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, (517) 316-0900 Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., 1403 E. Grand River Ave., Sun. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Lansing) East Lansing, (517) 203-3304 Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., 3536 Meridian Crossing Dr., Ste. 280, Sat.–Sun. 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Okemos, (517) 381-7437 (East Lansing) www.gtpie.com Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Okemos) MSU Dairy Store See listing on page 17. Panera Bread MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 5:30 a.m.–9 p.m., 310 N. Clippert St., Lansing, Sun. 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. (Lansing) (517) 332-9183 Mon.–Sat. 6 a.m.–9 p.m., 4738 Central Park Dr., Ste. B, Okemos, Sun. 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. (Okemos) (517) 349-4425 Mon.–Sat. 6 a.m.–9 p.m., 5330 W. Saginaw Hwy. (Lansing Mall), Lansing, Sun. 7 a.m.–8 p.m. (Lansing Mall) (517) 703-9340 www.panerabread.com Roma Bakery MC, V, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 428 N. Cedar St., Lansing, (517) 485-9466 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays. www.romabakerydeli.com Sparty’s Sundae MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. noon–10 716 N. Clippert St., Lansing, (517) 351-1713 p.m. www.spartyssundae.com Sugar Shack—The Bakery That Delivers MC, V, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–midnight, 215 N. Clippert St., Lansing, (517) 316-2009 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., www.sugarshackshop.com Sun. 11 a.m.–midnight. Summer hours Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 24 Sweetie-licious Bakery Café MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., 108 N. Bridge St., DeWitt, (517) 669-9300 Sat. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. www.sweetie-licious.com Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Daily 5 a.m.–10 p.m. Closed on 5645 S. Cedar St., Lansing, (888) 891-2659 Thanksgiving and Christmas. www.timhortons.com Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop & MC, V, AE, DIS. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, closed Coldstone Creamery Thanksgiving and Christmas. 2350 Cedar St., Holt, (888) 891-2659 Catering/Take-Out (888) 891-2659 www.timhortons.com, www.coldstonecakes.com, www.coldstonecreamery.com Bar & Grill Bagger Dave’s Burger Tavern MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 1351 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., (517) 492-5052 Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.baggerdaves.com Beggar's Banquet MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Tue. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., 218 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, (517) 351-4540 Wed.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., www.beggarsbanquet.com Sat. 10 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–1 a.m. Buffalo Wild Wings MC, V, AE, DIS. Open daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. 360 Albert Ave., East Lansing, (517) 333-2999 718 Delta Commerce Dr., Lansing, (517) 886-9464 www.buffalowildwings.com Capitol City Grille MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Sun. 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., 111 N. Grand Ave. (Radisson Hotel Lansing at lounge open until 11 p.m. the Capitol), Lansing, (517) 267-3459 Sun.–Thu. and until midnight Fri. and Sat. www.radisson.com/lansingmi City Limits Sports Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., 801 N. Cedar St., Mason, (517) 244-1090 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., www.citylimitsmason.com Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Claddagh Irish Pub MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., 2900 Towne Center Blvd., Eastwood Towne Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Center, Lansing, (517) 484-2523 Sun. 10 a.m.–1 a.m. www.claddaghirishpubs.com Crunchy's MC, V, AE. Open Mon.–Wed. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., 254 W. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Thu.–Sun. 11 a.m.–2 a.m. (517) 351-2506 www.crunchyseastlansing.com Dublin Square MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., 327 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, (517) 351-2222 Sun. noon–2 a.m. www.dublinsquare.net Dusty's Tap Room MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–midnight, 1857 Grand River Ave., Okemos, Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., (517) 853-8840 Sun. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. www.dustyscellar.com EagleMonk Pub and Brewery MC, V. Open Tue.–Thu. 3–10 p.m., 4906 W. Mount Hope Hwy., Lansing, Fri.–Sat. noon–11p.m., www.eaglemonkbrewing.com Sun. noon–7 p.m. Edmund’s Pastime MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–2 a.m., 101 S. Washington Square, Lansing, Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–2 a.m. (517) 371-8700 www.edmundspastime.com Grand River Bar & Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Open daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. 3101 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, (517) 337-2695 www.sparetimelansing.com/grand-river-bar-and-grill 1-888-2-LANSING 25 www.lansing.org Harrison Roadhouse MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., 720 Michigan Ave., East Lansing, Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, (517) 337-0200 Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.harrisonroadhouse.com Open early for MSU game days. Hooters MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–midnight, 172 E. Edgewood Blvd., Lansing, Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–1 a.m., (517) 393-7997 Sun. noon–11 p.m. www.hooters.com Joe’s Gizzard City MC, V. Mon.–Thu. 10:30 a.m.–11 p.m., 120 W. Main St., Potterville, Fri.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–midnight, (517) 645-2120 Sun. noon–10 p.m. www.gizzardcity.com Lou & Harry's Sports Bar MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon. 11 a.m.–midnight, 16800 Chandler Rd., East Lansing, Tue.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., (517) 351-0899 Sun. 11 a.m.–midnight. www.louandharryssportsbar.com Midtown Beer Company MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, 402 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, (517) 977-1349 Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.midtownbeerco.com Check website for seasonal hours. Nuthouse Sports Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Wed. 11 a.m.–midnight, 420 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Thu.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., (517) 484-NUTS (6887) Sun. 11 a.m.–midnight. (Kitchen open www.nuthousesportsgrill.com Mon.–Thu. until 11 p.m., Fri.–Sat. until midnight, and Sun. until 10 p.m.). Pizza House MC, V, AE, DIS. Open seven days a week, 4790 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing, 10:30 a.m.–4 a.m. (517) 336-0033 www.pizzahouse.com Reno's Sports Bar & Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Open daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. 5001 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 321-7366 1310 N. Abbot Rd., East Lansing, (517) 351-7366 www.renossportsbar.com The Soup Spoon Café MC, V, AE. Mon.–Thu. 7 a.m.–10 p.m., 1419 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, (517) 316-2377 Fri. 7 a.m.–11 p.m., www.soupspooncafe.com Sat. 8 a.m.–11 p.m.. Spartan Hall of Fame Café MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, 1601 W. Lake Lansing Rd., East Lansing, Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (517) 337-4680 www.spartanhalloffamecafe.com Tavern on the Square MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., 206 S. Washington Sq., Lansing, Sat.–Sun. noon–2 a.m. (517) 374-5555 www.tavernonthesq.com

Lansing Star Tip! Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie... Greater Lansing has it all! For some hot-diggity goodness try Leo’s Coney Island or What Up Dawg? in East Lansing. 26 Texas Roadhouse MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 4–10 p.m., Fri. 4–11 p.m., 280 E. Edgewood Blvd., Lansing, Sat. 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., (517) 887-8181 Sun. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. www.texasroadhouse.com Waterfront Bar and Grille MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., 325 City Market Dr. (in the Lansing City Sun. noon–2 a.m. Market), Lansing, (517) 267-3800 www.waterfrontlansing.com What Up Dawg? M C ,V. Open Tue, Wed. 11:00am - midnight and 317 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing, (517) 337-2695 Thur-Sat 11:00am - 3:00am www. theyummydawg.com ltalian/Greek Bravo! Cucina Italiana MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 2970 Towne Centre Blvd., Eastwood Towne Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Center, Lansing, (517) 485-3779 Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (brunch www.bravoitalian.com 11 a.m.–3 p.m.) Carrabba’s Italian Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 4–10 p.m., 6540 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, (517) 323-8055 Fri. 4–11 p.m., Sat. noon–11 p.m., www.carrabbas.com Sun. noon–9 p.m. DeLuca’s Restaurant MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 2006 W. Willow St., Lansing, (517) 487-6087 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10:45 p.m. www.delucaspizza.com Emil’s Italian Restaurant MC, V, AE, DIS. Open daily 11 a.m.–11 p.m. 2012 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, (517) 482-4430 www.emilslansing.com Falsetta’s Casa Nova MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Wed. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 138 S. Waverly Rd., Lansing, (517) 323-9181 Thu.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight. www.falsettascasanova.com Tony M’s MC, V, DIS. Mon.–Wed. 7 a.m.–midnight, 3420 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing, (517) 322-2069 Thu.–Fri. 7 a.m.–2 a.m., www.tonymslansing.com Sat. noon–10 p.m. Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 2328 Showtime Dr., The Heights at Eastwood Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Lansing, (517) 485-2625 Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.tonysaccos.com Mexican/Southwestern El Azteco Restaurant MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thu. 11 a.m.–midnight, 225 Ann St., East Lansing, (517) 351-9111 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., www.elazteco.me/ELAZTECO.ME/restaurant.html Sun. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. La Senorita Mexican Restaurant MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, 2706 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing, (517) 485-0166 Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.lasenorita.com Los Tres Amigos MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., 107 E. Allegan St., Lansing, (517) 316-0066 Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., 1227 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (517) 853-5800 447 S. Jefferson, Mason, (517) 676-7701 6450 S. Cedar St., Lansing, (517) 393-4100 5010 W. Saginaw, Lansing, (517) 327-0545 www.lostresamigosonline.com Pablo’s MC, V. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., 311 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (517) 372-0887 www.pablosoldtown.com Qdoba Mexican Grill MC, V, AE, DIS. Mon.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., 301 N. Clippert St., Lansing, (517) 664-2994 Sun. 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m. www.qdoba.com Taco 911 MC, V, AE, DIS. Open Wed.–Thu.11 a.m.–3 p.m., 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, (517) 482-7911 Fri. 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sat. 6 p.m.–3 a.m. 27www.aldacosauthenticmexican.com Grab Your Crayons! Did you know that Greater Lansing is home to not one, but TWO loveable characters? Of course you know Michigan State University’s mascot Sparty, but have you met his friend BIG LUG? Big Lug is the proud mascot of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball team. Make sure to catch him in action at Cooley Law School Stadium!

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Greater Lansing gives you options... Attend the best of Broadway shows or an Xtreme movie at NCG Eastwood Cinema with bottomless popcorn.

Cinemas Celebration! Cinema Mid-Michigan’s finest movie theater, Celebration! Cinema, is a state-of-the-art facility with first- Arts & Theater rate amenities. It features 19 screens, plus one All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre IMAX screen that projects the hottest movies All-of-us Express is a community and youth- in stunning DLP® Digital Cinema. Perfect for oriented theatre company that works to company parties, business seminars requiring facilitate the creative growth and life skill high-tech projection presentations and other development of all participants in an open, special events. Tickets available online. nurturing and accepting environment. 200 E. Edgewood Blvd., Lansing, 819 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, (517) 393-SHOW (7469) (517) 333-2580 ext. 0 Open daily at 11 a.m. Tickets: Adults $7, Youth $5 www.celebrationcinema.com www.cityofeastlansing.com/allofus

NCG Eastwood Cinema Charlotte Performing Arts Center An 18-screen state-of-the-art theater offering the The Charlotte Performing Arts Center brings latest film releases. All theaters are equipped with top-name national and international entertainers stadium seating, high-back, form-fitting seats, Dolby to the mid-Michigan area at family-affordable Digital EX sound and DLP® digital projection. prices. A short drive from Lansing, the 844-seat Free refills on all sizes of pop and popcorn. facility merges outstanding acoustics with an Located on the north end of the Eastwood Towne aesthetically pleasing, fully accessible auditorium. Center. Tickets online or by phone. Group rates Visit the website for performance information and private showings available. and to view photographs of the facility. 2500 Showtime Dr., Eastwood Towne Center, 378 State St., Charlotte, (517) 541-5690 Lansing, (517) 316-9100 Box office: Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and one hour Open 365 days a year, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. prior to each performance. www.ncgmovies.com www.cpacpresents.com

Studio C! Children’s Ballet Theatre of Michigan Studio C! is one of a handful of new dine-in Dedicated to quality youth-oriented ballet, this movie theaters in the country, complete with six nonprofit dance company features children screens, Oscar’s Bistro (a café-style restaurant), ages 8 to 18 performing original classical and indoor and outdoor dining and the option to be contemporary ballet works. CBT is best known served dinner at your movie seat. Located next for The Nutcracker, performed each Thanksgiving to the Meridian Mall. weekend at MSU’s Wharton Center. 1999 Central Park Drive, Okemos, 1235 Center St., Lansing, (517) 482-2553 (517) 393-7469 www.cbtdance.org Open daily at 11 a.m. www.celebrationcinema.com/studioc Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum 29 See listing on page 16. Greater Lansing Ballet Company Lansing Community College This Lansing-based, nonprofit semi-professional Performing Arts ballet company is celebrating its 23rd anniversary, Presenting over 40 music, theatre and dance performing Dracula, The Nutcracker and a spring productions each year. Most performances are ballet/concert. Each production includes a school free, and are held on campus in Dart Auditorium, performance. Member of the Black Box Theatre in the Gannon Building Regional Dance America. or the outdoor amphitheatre for LCC’s Summer 2224 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, Stage Under the Stars series in June and July. All (517) 372-9887, (800) 370-3262 productions feature a diverse mix of students and www.greaterlansingballet.org guest artists from throughout the community. 411 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, Happendance (517) 483-1488, (800) 644-4522 Happendance, founded in 1976, is Greater Lansing’s www.lcc.edu/showinfo professional modern dance company and provides public and school performances throughout the Painting with a Twist year. It is available for concert bookings year- It’s an art party studio. You paint, following a round. Its outreach program, Happendance To Go, local artist from blank canvas to finished acrylic reaches 5,000 schoolchildren and educators annually. work. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm! Happendance School is a well-known regional school Looks like art, feels like a party! BYO food and of dance instruction. drinks. We provide the rest—fun, relaxing and 3448 Hagadorn Rd., Okemos, creative. Evening classes for adults 16 and older. (517) 333-3528 Some family classes on weekends. Mon.–Fri. 3–9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 580 Frandor Ave., Lansing, (517) 285-0013 www.happendance.org Open Tue.–Fri. noon–4 p.m. and during class times. www.paintingwithatwist.com/lansing Lansing Symphony Orchestra The Lansing Symphony Orchestra is the premier Riverwalk Theatre source for professional orchestral music in mid- Located in Lansing’s downtown near the banks Michigan. The LSO presents MasterWorks, Pops of the Grand River, this intimate theatre offers and Chamber Series along with Jazz Band, Sacred a broad spectrum of theatrical performances and educational programming. Performances are ranging from children’s theatre to musical held at Wharton Center, Molly Grove Chapel at comedy to the latest in adult drama and comedy. First Presbyterian Church, Dart Auditorium and Newly renovated lobby and restrooms and new St. Mary’s Cathedral. 100-seat black box theatre. 501 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 400, Lansing, 228 Museum Dr., Lansing, (517) 487-5001 (517) 482-5700 For program information or to Riverwalk Theatre’s season runs year-round, with purchase tickets call (517) 487-5001. most performances held Thu. at 7 p.m., www.lansingsymphony.org Fri.–Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Children’s shows are Fri. at 7 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 4 p.m., and Sun. at 2 p.m. www.riverwalktheatre.com Wharton Center for Performing Arts Lansing Star Tip! See listing on page 17. Williamston Theatre Wharton Center's Act Mid-Michigan’s award-winning professional One Family Series weekend live theatre located in the heart of historic downtown Williamston. From world premieres matinee performances of new works to reimagining the classics, WT’s provide the perfect innovative and intimate approach ensures an electrifying theatrical experience, reinforcing opportunity to introduce our belief that good theatre both entertains us and challenges us to explore our lives. children to the performing arts. 122 S. Putnam St., Williamston, The shows are fun, appealing (517) 655-SHOW (7469) Box office: Tue.–Fri. noon–6 p.m. and on and engaging and brought to performance days 1½ hours prior to you by national and international show. Contact box office for performance schedule and pricing information. touring youth theatre production www.williamstontheatre.org companies. 30 Hotels Bedtime! America’s Best Value Inn 1100 Ramada Dr., Lansing (517) 394-7200 stay www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv. 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31 Comfort Inn & Suites at the Lansing Days Inn–Lansing Capital Centre 7711 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing 9742 Woodlane Dr., Dimondale (517) 627-8471 (517) 345-6101 • (888) 721-0006 www.daysinn.com www.comfortinnlansing.com • 130 Rooms, 6 Suites • 82 Rooms, 11 Suites • Complimentary Breakfast • Airport Shuttle • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Sauna/Whirlpool/Suites w/Whirlpool • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool • Pet Friendly • Free WiFi • Sauna/Whirlpool/Suites w/Whirlpool • Microwave/Fridge East Lansing Marriott at University Place • Pet Friendly • Free WiFi 300 M.A.C. Ave., East Lansing (517) 337-4440 • (800) 228-9290 Comfort Inn Lansing www.marriott.com/lanea 525 N. Canal Rd., Lansing • 180 Rooms, 1 Suite (517) 627-8381 • (877) 446-6600 • Restaurant/Lounge www.lansingmi.hamptoninn.com • Airport Shuttle • 105 Rooms, 6 Suites • Room Service • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool • Sauna/Whirlpool • WiFi Available • Sauna/Whirlpool/Suites w/Whirlpool • Microwave/Fridge Fairfield Inn–East Lansing • Pet Friendly • Free WiFi 2335 Woodlake Dr., Okemos (517) 347-1000 • (800) MARRIOTT Country Inn & Suites www.fairfieldinn.com/lanfi 6511 Centurion Dr., Lansing • 78 Rooms, 1 Suite (517) 827-7000 • (800) 456-4000 • Complimentary Hot Breakfast www.countryinns.com/lansingmi_west • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool • 87 Rooms, 64 Suites • Sauna/Whirlpool/Suites w/Whirlpool • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Microwave/Fridge • Free WiFi • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool • Sauna/Whirlpool/Suites w/Whirlpool Fairfield Inn–West • Microwave/Fridge • Free WiFi 810 Delta Commerce Dr., Lansing (517) 886-1066 • (800) 228-2800 Courtyard by Marriott–Lansing www.fairfieldinn.com/lanfw 2710 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing • 64 Rooms, 8 Suites (517) 482-0500 • (888) 284-1894 • Complimentary Breakfast www.marriott.com/LANCY • Indoor Pool • 129 Rooms, 17 Suites • Sauna/Whirlpool • Free WiFi • Restaurant/Lounge • Room Service Hampton Inn East Lansing • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool 2500 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing • Microwave/Fridge (517) 324-2072 • Pet Friendly • Free WiFi www.eastlansing.hamptoninn.com • 86 Rooms, 8 Suites Crowne Plaza Lansing West • Complimentary Hot Breakfast 925 S. Creyts Rd., Lansing • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool (517) 323-7100 • (877) 322-5544 • Sauna/Whirlpool/Suites w/Whirlpool www.crowneplaza.com/lansingwest • Microwave/Fridge • 212 Rooms, 4 Suites • Pet Friendly • Free WiFi • Restaurant/Lounge/Room Service • Airport Shuttle Hampton Inn & Suites - • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool East Lansing/Okemos • Whirlpool 2200 Hampton Place, Okemos • Microwave/Fridge (517) 349-6100 • Pet Friendly • Free WiFi www.lansing.hamptoninn.com • 100 Rooms, 45 Suites • Complimentary Hot Breakfast • Business Center • Fitness Center/Indoor Pool • Sauna/Whirlpool/Suites w/Whirlpool • Free WiFi 32 Hampton Inn & Suites- Lansing West 900 N. Canal Rd., Lansing (517) 999-7900 www.lansingwestsuites.hamptoninn.com •86 rooms, 25 suites Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center •Complimentary Hot Breakfast 219 S. 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