Riding the Past into the Future
Riding the Past into the Future is a mural depicting a train coming to life. St Johns was founded as a major hub for the railroad system in the late 1800’s. The concept behind the design of the mural is capture the rich railroad history of St Johns and couple it to the Arts and … Continued
Riverwalk Theatre
Riverwalk Theatre is home to the Community Circle Players, though that term is seldom used. Its roots go back to 1958, when a group of Lansing Civic Players members broke off to start their own company. Beginning in 1964 and for the next 22 years, shows were performed at the Okemos Barn Theatre. When that … Continued
Robin Theater
The Robin Theatre is an eclectic listening room and event space. It is located in a 100-year-old storefront in the REO Town neighborhood of Lansing, Michigan. It boasts a 90-seat performance hall and is home to local and international music (from Folk to Hip Hop), sketch comedy, poetry, plays and more. The Robin Theater is a welcoming venue for artists … Continued
Rollercoaster Bike Rack
The functional and creative “rollercoaster” bike rack is prominently placed near Island Park, along the Riverwalk Trail. The rollercoaster nods to the rich history of Island Park and the real rollercoaster that once stood there in the 1890’s when the property was called, “Seven Islands Resort.” “Artist designed bike racks provide yet another avenue to … Continued
Ruhala Performing Arts Center
Their mission at RPAC is to serve the greater Lansing area with the most professional theatrical expertise and instruction based on more than thirty years experience in the arts and entertainment industry. They aim to bring heart-centered work into everything they do. They believe the heart-center is the feeling level; as well as the place where passion reside; and … Continued
Scrap Art at Friedland Industries
Friedland Industries has placed artworks created from scrap metal at the annual “ScrapFest” in Old Town on it’s property to be viewed by the public. During Scrapfest, teams have an hour to collect up to 500 pounds of scrap from Friedland Industries’ scrap facility. During the next two weeks teams must execute their masterpiece. The … Continued
Sculpture at Herbert-Herman Cancer Center
Mixed media sculpture of steel and glass in plaza focuses on a meditative balance of materials at the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center at Sparrow Hospital on the Eastside of Lansing.
Seniplarips
Artist Ivan Iler’s sculpture “Seniplarips” was unveiled in 2017 in front of the newly renovated Dart Bank in Mason. The design represents growth, community, stability and the generations that will enjoy this for years to come.
Shanora’s Mural
Perhaps the oldest surviving mural in Lansing was painted in 1993. Willie and Orabe Fuller, owners of Shanora’s Beauty and Barber Supplies at 829 W. Saginaw St., wanted to introduce people to African Americans who had made a mark in history. Some would be recognized, others maybe not so much, but they’d spark interest. The Fullers commissioned Mark Beard, … Continued