<![CDATA[Community Convos]]>c6d24f7d-83f6-5742-a1d8-f166bd6b2215Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:05 +0000Captivate.fmLCC Connecthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3daef897-eb7c-43d1-8c05-cf8e758159c3/w5-xbuvlLWIyZcCHiY1zXrP6.jpgCommunity ConvosLCC ConnectLCC ConnectPut simply, Community Convos (a.k.a. "The Convo") is a conversation about our community. Mid-Michigan is truly an awesome place to live, and Community Convos connects you with the people who put the “festive” in our festivals and those that give “traction” to our attractions. This program also explores the impactful changes and the developing resources that contribute to community growth. Join the conversation, as this podcast-radio program gives you the who, what, when, where, and why on all things Mid-Michigan.https://community-convos.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastTake a Stand Inspires Joy as ResistanceTake a Stand Inspires Joy as ResistanceMelissa Kaplan joins Daedalian on this edition of The Convo to preview this year’s Take a Stand! Sit In! event, taking place April 14 and 16. The 2026 theme, “Joy as Resistance,” highlights how creativity can inspire reflection and strengthen community connections through artistic expression, including film, storytelling, and music.

Website: Take A Stand! Sit In! - April 14 & 16

Website: Capital City Film Festival

Facebook: Cute cats with Hats (Mention during the episode)

]]>Melissa Kaplan joins Daedalian on this edition of The Convo to preview this year’s Take a Stand! Sit In! event, taking place April 14 and 16. The 2026 theme, “Joy as Resistance,” highlights how creativity can inspire reflection and strengthen community connections through artistic expression, including film, storytelling, and music.

Website: Take A Stand! Sit In! - April 14 & 16

Website: Capital City Film Festival

Facebook: Cute cats with Hats (Mention during the episode)

]]>adf83740-f75c-434e-b044-1eac633f4d81Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -040022:50falsefull3939Oh, so Sweet! Maple Syrup Festival 2026 at FennerOh, so Sweet! Maple Syrup Festival 2026 at FennerOn this episode of The Convo, Daedalian is joined by Tina Nguyen, Marketing and Membership Manager at Fenner Nature Center. Tina tells us about the various activities participants can expect, including animal encounters, local artisan vendors, and the famed pancake breakfast featuring Chris Cakes, known for their energetic pancake-flipping antics. This festival, which has been celebrated for over five decades, offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage with the intricate process of maple syrup production, from tree tapping to sampling delicious treats.

Website: Fenner Maple Syrup Festival - March 21st and 22nd

Facebook: Fenner Nature Center

Instagram: Fenner Nature Center

Website: Chris Cakes

YouTube: Chris Cakes on The Food Channel

]]>On this episode of The Convo, Daedalian is joined by Tina Nguyen, Marketing and Membership Manager at Fenner Nature Center. Tina tells us about the various activities participants can expect, including animal encounters, local artisan vendors, and the famed pancake breakfast featuring Chris Cakes, known for their energetic pancake-flipping antics. This festival, which has been celebrated for over five decades, offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage with the intricate process of maple syrup production, from tree tapping to sampling delicious treats.

Website: Fenner Maple Syrup Festival - March 21st and 22nd

Facebook: Fenner Nature Center

Instagram: Fenner Nature Center

Website: Chris Cakes

YouTube: Chris Cakes on The Food Channel

]]>b36f5ba0-5b47-4a93-beda-c30a12f6a6f7Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -040015:31falsefull3838Viking Adventures Await at the MI Nordic Fire FestivalViking Adventures Await at the MI Nordic Fire FestivalThe Michigan Nordic Fire Festival is a captivating celebration that merges winter festivities with Viking culture, taking place from February 27th to March 1st at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte. A'me McGill-Austin and Cassidy Brown join us on The Convo to give us the inside story behind the annual festival's array of activities, such as live entertainment, engaging children's events, and even a ceremonial ship burning, which promises to ignite excitement among attendees.

Website: Michigan Nordic Fire Festival

Facebook: Michigan Nordic Fire Festival

Related Podcasts:

The Druid Drummer on Front Row, Backstage & PleThorA on Front Row, Backstage

]]>The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival is a captivating celebration that merges winter festivities with Viking culture, taking place from February 27th to March 1st at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte. A'me McGill-Austin and Cassidy Brown join us on The Convo to give us the inside story behind the annual festival's array of activities, such as live entertainment, engaging children's events, and even a ceremonial ship burning, which promises to ignite excitement among attendees.

Website: Michigan Nordic Fire Festival

Facebook: Michigan Nordic Fire Festival

Related Podcasts:

The Druid Drummer on Front Row, Backstage & PleThorA on Front Row, Backstage

]]>ef2b15c6-e69d-46b9-991e-053b77c584b8Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -040020:49falsefull3737Caring for the Community: Fundraising Events for Those Battling CancerCaring for the Community: Fundraising Events for Those Battling CancerTeDen welcomes Lansing local, Leonardo Christian, to talk about two upcoming fundraising events to support patients with cancer. Christian himself is a cancer survivor, with his last treatment being on August 27th, 2025, and he's here to lend his heart, soul, and personality to help others. The first event is a silent auction on Friday, October 24th, at the Michigan Institute for Creative Art (MICA Gallery) with proceeds going to the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. The second event is Saturday, October 25th, at Sir Pizza's Old Town Pub, where there will be live music and food, and proceeds will go towards helping patients directly.

Friday, Oct. 24th Event: MICA Gallery

Saturday, Oct. 25th, Event: Sir Pizza's Old Town Pub

If you would like to volunteer or cannot attend but still want to help, please reach out to:

Leonardo Christian (517) 885-5412 or ChristianLeonardo839@gmail.com

]]>TeDen welcomes Lansing local, Leonardo Christian, to talk about two upcoming fundraising events to support patients with cancer. Christian himself is a cancer survivor, with his last treatment being on August 27th, 2025, and he's here to lend his heart, soul, and personality to help others. The first event is a silent auction on Friday, October 24th, at the Michigan Institute for Creative Art (MICA Gallery) with proceeds going to the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. The second event is Saturday, October 25th, at Sir Pizza's Old Town Pub, where there will be live music and food, and proceeds will go towards helping patients directly.

Friday, Oct. 24th Event: MICA Gallery

Saturday, Oct. 25th, Event: Sir Pizza's Old Town Pub

If you would like to volunteer or cannot attend but still want to help, please reach out to:

Leonardo Christian (517) 885-5412 or ChristianLeonardo839@gmail.com

]]>a72d37f2-4e3d-4fef-96e6-50637dc369acTue, 07 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -040011:11falsefull3636Pumpstock Music Festival... Pumpin’ Out 15 Years of Music!Pumpstock Music Festival... Pumpin’ Out 15 Years of Music!The Convos welcomes Smitty Smith into the studio to chat about the upcoming 15th annual Pump Stock Music Festival, a celebration of music that began as a neighborhood get-together and has evolved into a cherished community event showcasing a variety of musical talents, including local favorites and renowned artists. This year's Pumpstock takes place June 7th at Bailey Park in East Lansing. Attendees can anticipate an enriching experience filled with music, food, and activities for all ages, making this event a must-visit for those in the region.

Facebook: Pumpstock 2025

]]>The Convos welcomes Smitty Smith into the studio to chat about the upcoming 15th annual Pump Stock Music Festival, a celebration of music that began as a neighborhood get-together and has evolved into a cherished community event showcasing a variety of musical talents, including local favorites and renowned artists. This year's Pumpstock takes place June 7th at Bailey Park in East Lansing. Attendees can anticipate an enriching experience filled with music, food, and activities for all ages, making this event a must-visit for those in the region.

Facebook: Pumpstock 2025

]]>2a6ed20d-0f37-42f9-9167-98a1afd6753aTue, 27 May 2025 13:00:00 -040014:21falsefull3535Be the Change... Take A Stand! Sit In!Be the Change... Take A Stand! Sit In!Melissa Kaplan stops by The Convo to talk about "Take a Stand! Sit In!" an annual event aimed at inspiring people to take action towards the betterment of our world. This year's "Take a Stand! Sit In!" theme is climate change and it will foster an exchange of ideas and knowledge among faculty, staff, students, and community leaders. As a part of the Capital City Film Festival, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in both in-person sessions and virtual WebEx discussions taking place April 9th and 10th.

Website: Take A Stand! Sit In!

Website: Capital City Film Festival

Website: LCC Take A Stand! Sit In! Event Page

]]>Melissa Kaplan stops by The Convo to talk about "Take a Stand! Sit In!" an annual event aimed at inspiring people to take action towards the betterment of our world. This year's "Take a Stand! Sit In!" theme is climate change and it will foster an exchange of ideas and knowledge among faculty, staff, students, and community leaders. As a part of the Capital City Film Festival, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in both in-person sessions and virtual WebEx discussions taking place April 9th and 10th.

Website: Take A Stand! Sit In!

Website: Capital City Film Festival

Website: LCC Take A Stand! Sit In! Event Page

]]>aae3ffb9-6604-407a-aa3d-b9f0288838daTue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -040014:51falsefull3434Brrs, Beards, & Brews... I'm at a Lumberjack Festival and I'm Okay!Brrs, Beards, & Brews... I'm at a Lumberjack Festival and I'm Okay!On this episode of The Covno, Daedalian catches up with Old Town Commercial Association's Executive Director, Samantha Bensen. Smantha gives a rundown of what to expect at this year's "Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival". She tells about the festival's unique offerings, including a beard competition and various feats of strength.

Website: March 29th - Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival

]]>On this episode of The Covno, Daedalian catches up with Old Town Commercial Association's Executive Director, Samantha Bensen. Smantha gives a rundown of what to expect at this year's "Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival". She tells about the festival's unique offerings, including a beard competition and various feats of strength.

Website: March 29th - Brrs, Beards, & Brews: A Lumberjack Festival

]]>6eb82cfb-4371-42ab-a438-d5d4c45b58d3Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -040008:30falsefull3333Dance by the River Pow Wow... Everyone is WelcomeDance by the River Pow Wow... Everyone is WelcomeEvent Co-organizer, Aja Washington stops by The Convo to talk about the Annual Dance by the River Pow Wow. This celebration of Native American culture and dance returns to Lansing after a four year hiatus.

Annual Dance by the River Pow Wow: Sept. 28 & 29

Facebook: Anishinaabe Friendship Center

Website: Event details at Choose Lansing

]]>Event Co-organizer, Aja Washington stops by The Convo to talk about the Annual Dance by the River Pow Wow. This celebration of Native American culture and dance returns to Lansing after a four year hiatus.

Annual Dance by the River Pow Wow: Sept. 28 & 29

Facebook: Anishinaabe Friendship Center

Website: Event details at Choose Lansing

]]>3f1f3433-020c-4f74-8e10-e8c83f1404baWed, 18 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -040007:36falsefull3232Out of the Darkness Walk... An Event of Support and StrengthOut of the Darkness Walk... An Event of Support and StrengthLiz Baker, co-chair for Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk and organization volunteer, Elli Wonch explain how this annual event is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support.

Out of the Darkness Walk: September 21, 2024

Website: Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk

Website: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Website: Out of the Darkness Community Walks

]]>Liz Baker, co-chair for Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk and organization volunteer, Elli Wonch explain how this annual event is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support.

Out of the Darkness Walk: September 21, 2024

Website: Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk

Website: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Website: Out of the Darkness Community Walks

]]>8d1f93fb-5c4a-41de-b386-feb6dfa42b72Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -040014:23falsefull3131BluesFest Michigan... Enjoy Great Music and Get a Job!?BluesFest Michigan... Enjoy Great Music and Get a Job!?Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) President, Terry Terry and MICA Event Coordinator, Melissa Marciniak stop by The Convo to chat about this year's BluesFest in Old Town Lansing. No surprise that a lot of great blues will be on hand, but a job fair too!? What's that about? Listen to find out.

Website: Michigan BluesFest - Sept. 18-21

Website: MICA

To Volunteer: 371-4600 or visit https://www.micharts.org/volunteer

]]>Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) President, Terry Terry and MICA Event Coordinator, Melissa Marciniak stop by The Convo to chat about this year's BluesFest in Old Town Lansing. No surprise that a lot of great blues will be on hand, but a job fair too!? What's that about? Listen to find out.

Website: Michigan BluesFest - Sept. 18-21

Website: MICA

To Volunteer: 371-4600 or visit https://www.micharts.org/volunteer

]]>fbecd483-4347-435e-978f-746d0201bd30Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:30:00 -040010:47falsefull3030517 Living Community Week... More Than 517 Events & Things to Do!517 Living Community Week... More Than 517 Events & Things to Do!Sarah Pierce, Owner and Founder of the 517 Living website stops by The Convo to chat about the website and her annual event, 517 Living Community Week.

Event: 517 Living Community Week

Website: 517 Living

Facebook: 517 Living

]]>Sarah Pierce, Owner and Founder of the 517 Living website stops by The Convo to chat about the website and her annual event, 517 Living Community Week.

Event: 517 Living Community Week

Website: 517 Living

Facebook: 517 Living

]]>e95d0c61-7a3b-4e9a-a22f-ff07b37cabc7Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -040010:13falsefull2929JazzFest Michigan... 30 Years!!JazzFest Michigan... 30 Years!!Terry Terry, President of Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts (MICA) joins The Convo to talk about JazzFest Michigan. After three decades, one of Michigan's longest running celebration of jazz returns to Old Town Lansing, July 31 - August 4.

Website: Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts & JazzFest Michigan

Facebook: JazzFest Michigan

]]>Terry Terry, President of Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts (MICA) joins The Convo to talk about JazzFest Michigan. After three decades, one of Michigan's longest running celebration of jazz returns to Old Town Lansing, July 31 - August 4.

Website: Michigan Institute for Contemporary Arts & JazzFest Michigan

Facebook: JazzFest Michigan

]]>8e830622-adca-4c84-9152-9e60ef6b88a4Fri, 19 Jul 2024 02:30:00 -040014:30falsefull2828Music in the Park! And in That Park! And in This Park! -- The Fun Czar Strikes Again!Music in the Park! And in That Park! And in This Park! -- The Fun Czar Strikes Again!General Manger of Music Instrument Swap, Shawn "The Fun Czar" VanSteeland is well known as a community activist and supporter of the live music scene. If you've been to any of Mid-Michigan's Music in the Park events, you've likely seen or met The Fun Czar. On this episode of The Convo, he stops by to tell us about who will be playing where in 2024.

Website: Music Instrument Swap

Website: Lansing Concerts in the Park

Website: Grand Ledge Music in the Park

Website: Delta Township Music in the Park

Website: Thursday Night Live! Courthouse Concerts

Website: Friday Night Concerts at the Lake Lansing Park South Band Shell

]]>General Manger of Music Instrument Swap, Shawn "The Fun Czar" VanSteeland is well known as a community activist and supporter of the live music scene. If you've been to any of Mid-Michigan's Music in the Park events, you've likely seen or met The Fun Czar. On this episode of The Convo, he stops by to tell us about who will be playing where in 2024.

Website: Music Instrument Swap

Website: Lansing Concerts in the Park

Website: Grand Ledge Music in the Park

Website: Delta Township Music in the Park

Website: Thursday Night Live! Courthouse Concerts

Website: Friday Night Concerts at the Lake Lansing Park South Band Shell

]]>e24f0fca-5b88-4295-8fd1-d1670c11e957Thu, 02 May 2024 16:00:00 -040014:50falsefull2727Impression 5 Science Center... It’s Like Lansing Disneyland!Impression 5 Science Center... It’s Like Lansing Disneyland!If you're from Mid-Michigan, chances are that you have a memory of visiting the Impression 5 Science Center. Usually those memories are from childhood, but let's face it, Impression 5 is a fun and exciting place to be no matter your age! Impression 5 Communications Manager, Taylor Hodge and Director of Innovation and Learning, Micaela Balzer drop into The Convo to talk about one of Lansing's favorite attractions.

Website: Impression 5 Science Center

]]>If you're from Mid-Michigan, chances are that you have a memory of visiting the Impression 5 Science Center. Usually those memories are from childhood, but let's face it, Impression 5 is a fun and exciting place to be no matter your age! Impression 5 Communications Manager, Taylor Hodge and Director of Innovation and Learning, Micaela Balzer drop into The Convo to talk about one of Lansing's favorite attractions.

Website: Impression 5 Science Center

]]>bf938821-1758-4f70-948c-1e59d8a044a1Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -040026:48falsefull2626KCS Angels Fundraiser & Silent Auction... Let's Call It a Soirée!KCS Angels Fundraiser & Silent Auction... Let's Call It a Soirée!Julia Rodriguez and Tracy Smith from the KCS Angels join Daedalian and Coach Cut in the studio to talk about their first ever Spring Soirée. The KCS Angels is a social enrichment program for adults with disabilities and the Spring Soirée will be a semi-formal event, fundraiser and silent auction.

KCS Angels Spring Soirée, April 27, 2024

Website: Eventbrite Tickets

Website: KCS Angels

Facebook: KCS Angels

Related Podcast: Coach Cut's Corner w/Tracy Smith & Pauly

]]>Julia Rodriguez and Tracy Smith from the KCS Angels join Daedalian and Coach Cut in the studio to talk about their first ever Spring Soirée. The KCS Angels is a social enrichment program for adults with disabilities and the Spring Soirée will be a semi-formal event, fundraiser and silent auction.

KCS Angels Spring Soirée, April 27, 2024

Website: Eventbrite Tickets

Website: KCS Angels

Facebook: KCS Angels

Related Podcast: Coach Cut's Corner w/Tracy Smith & Pauly

]]>0a4b9425-d768-4638-ba0a-1aa59ebe2688Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:30:00 -040013:12falsefull2525Pave the Way... They Even Took the Dirt!Pave the Way... They Even Took the Dirt!LCC Historians at the Movies and the Historical Society of Greater Lansing collaborate to present Pave the Way: They Even Took the Dirt, a documentary exploring the impact of I496 construction in the 1960s on then thriving Black neighborhoods and business community. Melissa Kaplan with the Historians at the Movies team joins me to talk about the HSGL-produced film, the showing on Feb. 27, and the discussion that will be part of that event, all part of LCC’s Black History Month programming. For an in-depth podcast discussion on this topic, listen to episodes 12 and 13 of Lanstories hosted by David Siwik here on LCC Connect.

LCC Historians at the Movies

www.lcc.edu/bhm

]]>LCC Historians at the Movies and the Historical Society of Greater Lansing collaborate to present Pave the Way: They Even Took the Dirt, a documentary exploring the impact of I496 construction in the 1960s on then thriving Black neighborhoods and business community. Melissa Kaplan with the Historians at the Movies team joins me to talk about the HSGL-produced film, the showing on Feb. 27, and the discussion that will be part of that event, all part of LCC’s Black History Month programming. For an in-depth podcast discussion on this topic, listen to episodes 12 and 13 of Lanstories hosted by David Siwik here on LCC Connect.

LCC Historians at the Movies

www.lcc.edu/bhm

]]>7afc556e-630f-4a0e-9e49-ad7f9afda4dcWed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -040010:41falsefull2424Climate Change Theater Action... That Means Putting It Into Action, Right?Climate Change Theater Action... That Means Putting It Into Action, Right?Melissa Kaplan joins Daedalian and Jereny on this edition of The Convo. Melissa talks about the global Climate Change Theatre Action; a festival with two nights of short plays from different countries, poetry, art and information presented by a multidisciplinary group of students, staff and faculty. LCC’s production features five CCTA plays: Thunderbird by Jo MacDonald, Anishinaabe playwright from Manitoba, Canada; A Hummingbird’s Ululation by Aleya Kassam, Kenya; That’s the Late Night Show by Vitor Jatobá, Brazil; Magical Fungi in Times Square by Chantal Bilodeau, Quebec, Canada/New York; and The Polar Bears by Nicholas Billon, Canada, and a sixth play, Snails by Janet Colson, Detroit, Michigan.

Website: Climate Change Theatre Action: All Good Things Must Begin

Facebook: LCC Performing Arts

Website: CCTA at Lansing Community College

WHEN: December 1-2 @ 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: LCC Black Box Theatre – Grand Avenue, Gannon Building – Room 1422

FREE parking in Gannon Ramp

]]>Melissa Kaplan joins Daedalian and Jereny on this edition of The Convo. Melissa talks about the global Climate Change Theatre Action; a festival with two nights of short plays from different countries, poetry, art and information presented by a multidisciplinary group of students, staff and faculty. LCC’s production features five CCTA plays: Thunderbird by Jo MacDonald, Anishinaabe playwright from Manitoba, Canada; A Hummingbird’s Ululation by Aleya Kassam, Kenya; That’s the Late Night Show by Vitor Jatobá, Brazil; Magical Fungi in Times Square by Chantal Bilodeau, Quebec, Canada/New York; and The Polar Bears by Nicholas Billon, Canada, and a sixth play, Snails by Janet Colson, Detroit, Michigan.

Website: Climate Change Theatre Action: All Good Things Must Begin

Facebook: LCC Performing Arts

Website: CCTA at Lansing Community College

WHEN: December 1-2 @ 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: LCC Black Box Theatre – Grand Avenue, Gannon Building – Room 1422

FREE parking in Gannon Ramp

]]>0f834ba8-e7f8-497f-a2a4-c6a43e20311bWed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -040013:21falsefull2323End of the Semester Events... You Want Variety, This Is VarietyEnd of the Semester Events... You Want Variety, This Is VarietyCassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator, Paige Dunkel to talk about all the great events closing out 2023.

Website: Performing Arts Calendar

Performing Arts on Facebook

]]>Cassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator, Paige Dunkel to talk about all the great events closing out 2023.

Website: Performing Arts Calendar

Performing Arts on Facebook

]]>d9ffad0b-6ee3-4c5f-b968-ce3fda2720c8Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -040006:32falsefull2222LCC Jazz Band... If You Like Big Band, We Got ItLCC Jazz Band... If You Like Big Band, We Got ItCassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator, Paige Dunkel stops by to give the details on not just one, but two upcoming free shows by the LCC Jazz Band.

Website: Performing Arts Calendar

Performing Arts on Facebook

]]>Cassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator, Paige Dunkel stops by to give the details on not just one, but two upcoming free shows by the LCC Jazz Band.

Website: Performing Arts Calendar

Performing Arts on Facebook

]]>351f95f8-fa57-425b-80b8-5f7d0141e780Sat, 11 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -040002:50falsefull2121Sense & Sensibility... It's Not Your Grandmother's Jane AustinSense & Sensibility... It's Not Your Grandmother's Jane AustinCassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. She is joined by Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator, Paige Dunkel. The two chat about the upcoming presentation of Sense & Sensibility.

Website: Sense & Sensibility, Nov. 10-12 & 17-19

Performing Arts on Facebook

]]>Cassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. She is joined by Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator, Paige Dunkel. The two chat about the upcoming presentation of Sense & Sensibility.

Website: Sense & Sensibility, Nov. 10-12 & 17-19

Performing Arts on Facebook

]]>b4260326-cbee-4ce0-9c92-94fb7b9e7da5Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -040004:40falsefull2020Breakout's Halloween Adventure... I Need More Friends!Breakout's Halloween Adventure... I Need More Friends!Dan and Tylor Schutz, owners of Breakout Escape Rooms creeps into The Convo to tell us about their kid friendly Halloween Adventure that mixes the escape room concept, trunk or treat and haunted house.

After chatting with Dan & Tylor, I had the chance to experience the Halloween Adventure. This was an engaging experience and it would be great fun for the kiddos as long an adult escorts them through; nothing too scary during the adventure.

Facebook: Breakout's Halloween Adventure, October 27-29

Website: Breakout Escape Rooms

Google Maps: The Hive - 2722 E. Michigan Ave.

]]>Dan and Tylor Schutz, owners of Breakout Escape Rooms creeps into The Convo to tell us about their kid friendly Halloween Adventure that mixes the escape room concept, trunk or treat and haunted house.

After chatting with Dan & Tylor, I had the chance to experience the Halloween Adventure. This was an engaging experience and it would be great fun for the kiddos as long an adult escorts them through; nothing too scary during the adventure.

Facebook: Breakout's Halloween Adventure, October 27-29

Website: Breakout Escape Rooms

Google Maps: The Hive - 2722 E. Michigan Ave.

]]>98f9b997-f747-403f-85b8-c7a980bd17ccTue, 17 Oct 2023 13:55:00 -040010:55falsefull1919Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk... Careful, Something Good Might HappenRun For Giving 5K Run/Walk... Careful, Something Good Might HappenJoe Garcia, CEO for Cristo Rey Community Center joins The Convo to talk about their upcoming Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk, an annual event to benefit one of Lansing's most accessible resources for those in need.

Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk, October 21, 2023

Website: Cristo Rey Community Center

]]>Joe Garcia, CEO for Cristo Rey Community Center joins The Convo to talk about their upcoming Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk, an annual event to benefit one of Lansing's most accessible resources for those in need.

Run For Giving 5K Run/Walk, October 21, 2023

Website: Cristo Rey Community Center

]]>51661336-8ae7-45ef-8ccf-f9444fa3a2b0Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -040008:55falsefull1818Boo at the Zoo... The Animals Go Crazy!Boo at the Zoo... The Animals Go Crazy!Carolyn Fabor, Special Projects Coordinator for Potter Park Zoo slides into The Convo to tell us all about on of Lansing's favorite fall features, Boo at the Zoo!

Website: Potter Park Boo at the Zoo

October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29

]]>Carolyn Fabor, Special Projects Coordinator for Potter Park Zoo slides into The Convo to tell us all about on of Lansing's favorite fall features, Boo at the Zoo!

Website: Potter Park Boo at the Zoo

October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29

]]>1384d7d0-9421-4d3b-9daf-977194cc65b7Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -040005:19falsefull1717GL Fall Festival... The Goat Thinks He's a DogGL Fall Festival... The Goat Thinks He's a DogAmy Hoyes, Executive Director for the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce stops by The Convo to talk about the happenings at this year's Grand Ledge Fall Festival.

Website: Grand Ledge Fall Festival, Oct. 7th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

]]>Amy Hoyes, Executive Director for the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce stops by The Convo to talk about the happenings at this year's Grand Ledge Fall Festival.

Website: Grand Ledge Fall Festival, Oct. 7th, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

]]>2380d496-4390-4c7a-937a-de57f3e6badcSat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040008:47falsefull1616Isaac's Eye... Careful With That Needle Mr. NewtonIsaac's Eye... Careful With That Needle Mr. NewtonCassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. She is joined by Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator. The two chat about Isaac's Eye, this season's kick off performance.

Website: Isaac's Eye, Oct. 6-8 & 13-14

]]>Cassie Little from Inside LCC hosts this edition of The Convo. She is joined by Lansing Community College 's Performing Arts Production Coordinator. The two chat about Isaac's Eye, this season's kick off performance.

Website: Isaac's Eye, Oct. 6-8 & 13-14

]]>c8af7001-662b-4cde-bc2c-c0beb43555c9Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040007:35falsefull1515Lansing Latino Business Expo... That's a Good Idea!Lansing Latino Business Expo... That's a Good Idea!Adriana Lopez-Ellis and Elena Herrera, co-organizers for the Lansing Latino Business Expo stop by The Convo to give a rundown of what will be happening at this inaugural event.

Lansing Latino Business Expo - Saturday, October 7th, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lansing Mall

Facebook: Lansing Latino Business Expo

]]>Adriana Lopez-Ellis and Elena Herrera, co-organizers for the Lansing Latino Business Expo stop by The Convo to give a rundown of what will be happening at this inaugural event.

Lansing Latino Business Expo - Saturday, October 7th, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Lansing Mall

Facebook: Lansing Latino Business Expo

]]>6b0d8b84-d61d-414f-b4d9-b60e7603452bSat, 23 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040005:36falsefull1414Out of the Darkness Walk... Changing TrajectoriesOut of the Darkness Walk... Changing TrajectoriesLiz Baker, co-chair for Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk explains how this annual event is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support.

Out of the Darkness Walk: September 24, 2023

Website: Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk

Website: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Website: Out of the Darkness Community Walks

]]>Liz Baker, co-chair for Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk explains how this annual event is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support.

Out of the Darkness Walk: September 24, 2023

Website: Lansing Out of the Darkness Walk

Website: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Website: Out of the Darkness Community Walks

]]>ffb8eb39-d763-46f4-b0d8-564fa169f78fSat, 16 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040008:54falsefull1313Peace Quest... Where Did They Put That Peace Pole?Peace Quest... Where Did They Put That Peace Pole?Lynn Bartley, coordinator for the Peace Quest planning team and former President Greater Lansing United Nation's Association joins The Convo to talk about the annual month long event; a community-wide celebration in the Greater Lansing area held every September to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace.

Website: Greater Lansing Peace Quest, September 2023

Website: International Day of Peace

]]>Lynn Bartley, coordinator for the Peace Quest planning team and former President Greater Lansing United Nation's Association joins The Convo to talk about the annual month long event; a community-wide celebration in the Greater Lansing area held every September to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace.

Website: Greater Lansing Peace Quest, September 2023

Website: International Day of Peace

]]>a985c9c8-9f8c-42ac-a5b2-a3c9254e5d28Sat, 02 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040010:41falsefull1212Capital AfroFest... Did You Say Jello Fries?!Capital AfroFest... Did You Say Jello Fries?!Director of the Capital AfroFest Taiwo Adeleye swings by The Convo to chat about Capital AfroFest, a great event that celebrates African culture through food, music, dance, fashion, and lifestyle.

Website: Capital AfroFest, September 2, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.

]]>Director of the Capital AfroFest Taiwo Adeleye swings by The Convo to chat about Capital AfroFest, a great event that celebrates African culture through food, music, dance, fashion, and lifestyle.

Website: Capital AfroFest, September 2, 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.

]]>522e89d6-6955-47f0-9cc2-b8cdf36d3120Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -040008:41falsefull1111Flo-Fest, Bless Fest, One Gathering... That's One Big Family Picnic!Flo-Fest, Bless Fest, One Gathering... That's One Big Family Picnic!Dan Henderson, the Creative Content Director from Media Messengers rolls into the studio to tell us about the long running Lansing Bless Fest, a grassroots festival that started 20 years ago as a celebration of faith. The festival has grown to incorporate three days and three events as one, Flo-Fest (Friday), Bless Fest (Saturday) and One Gathering (Sunday). All events are FREE to attend and held at Adado Riverfront Park. More details on all three events can be found below.

Website: Flo-Fest, Friday, August 25

Facebook: Flo-Fest

YouTube: Kevi - "We Outside"

Flo-Fest: The Lansing Flo-Fest is an all rap and hip-hop show that features local and nationally known Christian rap artists. All the rappers music contains clean lyrics with a positive message. Free snacks, bottled water, seating and shade tents are provided. Bring the kids along to play on the bounce houses or win great prizes in our free raffles and giveaways. Don't miss the basketball 3-point contest for kids and adults.

Website: Bless Fest, Saturday, August 26

Facebook: Bless Fest

YouTube: Lansing Bless Fest Origin Story

Bless Fest: Along with live music all day long from local and nationally known artists Bless Fest offers free grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, snacks and bottled water. The kids will love to play at our "fun zone" where they will also have bounce houses, games and giveaways. Throughout the day gift cards are given away from the stage through our free raffles. There will also be helpful organizations giving away new and used items, such as clothing, shoes, household items, books, comics and more.

Website: One Gathering, Sunday, August 27

One Gathering: This event is a partnership between the Lansing Bless Fest and Fire by Night ministries. Fire By Night (FBN) is an extended worship gathering bringing together various churches from the Greater Lansing area in Michigan. FBN was created by Capital City Vineyard Church in about 2005, the vision for this reoccurring event (typically every month with a '5th Sunday') is to unify believers and churches in worship, inviting the Spirit of God to guide us as we enter God's presence together.

Website: Media Messengers

]]>Dan Henderson, the Creative Content Director from Media Messengers rolls into the studio to tell us about the long running Lansing Bless Fest, a grassroots festival that started 20 years ago as a celebration of faith. The festival has grown to incorporate three days and three events as one, Flo-Fest (Friday), Bless Fest (Saturday) and One Gathering (Sunday). All events are FREE to attend and held at Adado Riverfront Park. More details on all three events can be found below.

Website: Flo-Fest, Friday, August 25

Facebook: Flo-Fest

YouTube: Kevi - "We Outside"

Flo-Fest: The Lansing Flo-Fest is an all rap and hip-hop show that features local and nationally known Christian rap artists. All the rappers music contains clean lyrics with a positive message. Free snacks, bottled water, seating and shade tents are provided. Bring the kids along to play on the bounce houses or win great prizes in our free raffles and giveaways. Don't miss the basketball 3-point contest for kids and adults.

Website: Bless Fest, Saturday, August 26

Facebook: Bless Fest

YouTube: Lansing Bless Fest Origin Story

Bless Fest: Along with live music all day long from local and nationally known artists Bless Fest offers free grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, snacks and bottled water. The kids will love to play at our "fun zone" where they will also have bounce houses, games and giveaways. Throughout the day gift cards are given away from the stage through our free raffles. There will also be helpful organizations giving away new and used items, such as clothing, shoes, household items, books, comics and more.

Website: One Gathering, Sunday, August 27

One Gathering: This event is a partnership between the Lansing Bless Fest and Fire by Night ministries. Fire By Night (FBN) is an extended worship gathering bringing together various churches from the Greater Lansing area in Michigan. FBN was created by Capital City Vineyard Church in about 2005, the vision for this reoccurring event (typically every month with a '5th Sunday') is to unify believers and churches in worship, inviting the Spirit of God to guide us as we enter God's presence together.

Website: Media Messengers

]]>0bc5181b-8bfc-4dd8-bdc6-d82f09ac0a8eSat, 19 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -040008:54falsefull1010Mason Sun Dried Festival... Small Town Connections, Big Time Fun!Mason Sun Dried Festival... Small Town Connections, Big Time Fun!President of the Mason Sun Dried Festival committee, Leon Clark stops by the The Convo to talk about what inspired the creation of the annual event, how its evolved, who will be taking the stage this year, and what's new.

Website: Mason Sun Dried Festival, August 25th-27th

]]>President of the Mason Sun Dried Festival committee, Leon Clark stops by the The Convo to talk about what inspired the creation of the annual event, how its evolved, who will be taking the stage this year, and what's new.

Website: Mason Sun Dried Festival, August 25th-27th

]]>383e06d5-2b0f-4bfd-99d8-c0fdef97684eSat, 19 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -040013:51falsefull99Art Fair & Business Showcase... Celebrate Okemos!Art Fair & Business Showcase... Celebrate Okemos!Anne O'Conner, owner of Art Unlimited and organizer of the Art Fair & Business Showcase in Okemos pops by The Convo to tell us about the fair/showcase.

Event Webpage: Art Fair & Business Showcase

Website: Art Unlimited

Facebook: Art Unlimited

Email: ArtUnlimitedGallery@hotmail.com

Phone: (517) 349-8278

]]>Anne O'Conner, owner of Art Unlimited and organizer of the Art Fair & Business Showcase in Okemos pops by The Convo to tell us about the fair/showcase.

Event Webpage: Art Fair & Business Showcase

Website: Art Unlimited

Facebook: Art Unlimited

Email: ArtUnlimitedGallery@hotmail.com

Phone: (517) 349-8278

]]>baa8d278-9872-4730-974e-e4913d29204fSat, 12 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -040008:19falsefull88Lego Creator Challenge... Just for Kids! Really?!Lego Creator Challenge... Just for Kids! Really?!Through August 31st at Grand Ledge Area District Library (GLADL)

GLADL Marketing Coordinator, Stephanie Black calls into to The Convo to give us the rundown of GLADL's Lego Creator Challenge, Legopalooza, and some of the other fun things GLADL has lined up for the fall.

Website: GLADL Events

Website: Grand Ledge Area District Library

]]>Through August 31st at Grand Ledge Area District Library (GLADL)

GLADL Marketing Coordinator, Stephanie Black calls into to The Convo to give us the rundown of GLADL's Lego Creator Challenge, Legopalooza, and some of the other fun things GLADL has lined up for the fall.

Website: GLADL Events

Website: Grand Ledge Area District Library

]]>76b8123e-453d-4d52-8d06-0d9b25b9db2cSat, 05 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -040011:51falsefull77Community Resource & Safety Fair... One Stop Resource Shop!Community Resource & Safety Fair... One Stop Resource Shop! Saturday August 12, 2023 at Lansing Community College

Rita LaMoreaux, Executive Director for the Lansing Area Safety Council stops by The Convo to tell us about the first ever Community Resource & Safety Fair; a plethora of community resources brought together in one place.

Website: Community Resource & Safety Fair

Website: Lansing Area Safety Council

Website: LCC Gannon Building

]]> Saturday August 12, 2023 at Lansing Community College

Rita LaMoreaux, Executive Director for the Lansing Area Safety Council stops by The Convo to tell us about the first ever Community Resource & Safety Fair; a plethora of community resources brought together in one place.

Website: Community Resource & Safety Fair

Website: Lansing Area Safety Council

Website: LCC Gannon Building

]]>c55fa963-0426-4cc0-933a-811e84a2a833Sat, 05 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -040006:20falsefull66JazzFest Michigan... Bump into Somebody!JazzFest Michigan... Bump into Somebody!Terry Terry, President of the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) drops by Community Convos to talk about JazzFest Michigan. This classic Lansing festival has been a Mid-Michigan favorite since 1995, attracting thousands of people to Old Town every year. As a long time community activist, Terry has been the driving force behind keeping JazzFest active. Listen to The Convo as Terry gives us the who, what, and why on JazzFest 2023!

Website: JazzFest Michigan

JazzFest Michigan on Facebook

]]>Terry Terry, President of the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA) drops by Community Convos to talk about JazzFest Michigan. This classic Lansing festival has been a Mid-Michigan favorite since 1995, attracting thousands of people to Old Town every year. As a long time community activist, Terry has been the driving force behind keeping JazzFest active. Listen to The Convo as Terry gives us the who, what, and why on JazzFest 2023!

Website: JazzFest Michigan

JazzFest Michigan on Facebook

]]>46b96444-9437-4260-b655-3ca9b1c47ce2Sat, 22 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -040009:34falsefull55East Lansing Art Festival... Making EL Fun for 60 Years!East Lansing Art Festival... Making EL Fun for 60 Years!Convo with Heather Majano, Art Festival & Art Initiatives Coordinator for City of East Lansing

Website: East Lansing Art Festival

]]>Convo with Heather Majano, Art Festival & Art Initiatives Coordinator for City of East Lansing

Website: East Lansing Art Festival

]]>00253d76-3859-422b-9572-29bdf0f1100eSat, 06 May 2023 13:00:00 -040007:36falsefull44Say Hello to Summer... It Takes Work to Make the Leeeisure Happen!Say Hello to Summer... It Takes Work to Make the Leeeisure Happen!As the Manger of Leisure Services for Lansing Parks & Recreation, Emily Stevens and her team coordinate several favorite summertime events in the Capital City including ArtPath, Summer Kids Camp and the Mayor's Riverwalk (just to name a few), but it takes a lot of folks to make them happen. With summer just around the corner, Lansing Parks & Recreation is putting out the call to bring on more employees during Michigan's sunshine season!

Website: Lansing Parks & Recreation

Website: City of Lansing Employment

Lansing Parks & Recreation on Facebook

]]>As the Manger of Leisure Services for Lansing Parks & Recreation, Emily Stevens and her team coordinate several favorite summertime events in the Capital City including ArtPath, Summer Kids Camp and the Mayor's Riverwalk (just to name a few), but it takes a lot of folks to make them happen. With summer just around the corner, Lansing Parks & Recreation is putting out the call to bring on more employees during Michigan's sunshine season!

Website: Lansing Parks & Recreation

Website: City of Lansing Employment

Lansing Parks & Recreation on Facebook

]]>42a067c6-84ae-4126-90a0-1f5f8cb22addSat, 29 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -040010:13falsefull33#517Day... Weird Start to the Show, Bro!#517Day... Weird Start to the Show, Bro!The always charismatic Metro Melik stops into the WLNZ studios to chat with Daedalian about #517Day. Melik explains how the popular social media hashtag (#517day) originally sparked the creative juices in his noggin to create this annual "party for the people by the people" and he dives a little bit into his "hhhhoop dream" for the future of #517Day. Take a listen to The Convo to find out the who, what, why, when, where, and how.

May 13, 2023

Website: #517Day

]]>The always charismatic Metro Melik stops into the WLNZ studios to chat with Daedalian about #517Day. Melik explains how the popular social media hashtag (#517day) originally sparked the creative juices in his noggin to create this annual "party for the people by the people" and he dives a little bit into his "hhhhoop dream" for the future of #517Day. Take a listen to The Convo to find out the who, what, why, when, where, and how.

May 13, 2023

Website: #517Day

]]>2f032ad3-bbc0-41e2-a439-6da72aca8b3bSat, 22 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -040009:35falsefull22Stoopfest... It's Physically Impossible!Stoopfest... It's Physically Impossible!James Radick, co-founder of east side Lansing's Stoopfest joins The Convo to give us the dets on an awesome annual tribute to do-it-yourself music makers. Since its inception, the festival has always incorporated an assortment of artists across several genres including rock, folk, hip hop, and comedy. Many of the performance take place in living rooms or backyards, but after six years in the making, Stoopfest has grown to include a few of Lansing's favorite venues. Take a listen to The Convo to find out the who, what, when, where, and why.

April 21-22, 2023

Website: Stoopfest

]]>James Radick, co-founder of east side Lansing's Stoopfest joins The Convo to give us the dets on an awesome annual tribute to do-it-yourself music makers. Since its inception, the festival has always incorporated an assortment of artists across several genres including rock, folk, hip hop, and comedy. Many of the performance take place in living rooms or backyards, but after six years in the making, Stoopfest has grown to include a few of Lansing's favorite venues. Take a listen to The Convo to find out the who, what, when, where, and why.

April 21-22, 2023

Website: Stoopfest

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