News - The Lansing Center

Ruby Bridges Honored on MLK Day at the Lansing Center

January 31, 2024 - In the News

On Monday, January 15th 2024, Civil Rights icon, Ruby Bridges, was honored at the 39th Annual MLK Life of Celebration for her stand against segregation at only 6 years old. With over 1,500 attendees this is the largest MLK Day Celebration Luncheon in...

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‘We are inextricably bound to one another’: Lansing MLK Day of Celebration Interview

January 26, 2024 - Featured In the News

Elaine Hardy, Chair of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan, interviews with Megan Schellong, WKAR's Public Media MSU spokes person, about Dr. King's legacy and his commitment to fight for civil rights, and how the organization continues in his legacy to...

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Mid-Michigan Women’s EXPO

January 16, 2024 - In the News News

Mid-Michigan Women EXPO is right around the corner! Friday, February 9th - Sunday, February 11th Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 4pm Celebrate Galentine's Day early with your friends, family, and future friends! This event brings everyone together...

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Ruby Bridges, left, and state Senator Sarah Anthony (D), right, speak at an event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Whitmer, public officials participate in MLK Day luncheon

January 16, 2024 - In the News News

Michigan politicians appeared in Lansing Monday to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at a memorial luncheon. The theme of this year’s event revolved around the Thurgood Marshall quote, “The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain...

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DoubleTree By Hilton Lansing Names Patrick Perry as New General Manager

December 27, 2023 - In the News

Perry brings with him over 30 years of management and operations experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest service. The DoubleTree Lansing is downtown Lansing’s only full-service hotel and is centrally located two blocks from the state Capitol. The hotel is conveniently...

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Jurassic Quest at the Lansing Center

December 14, 2023 - In the News

Lansing-area families can walk among the dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest, the largest dinosaur exhibition in North America, stopping at the Lansing Center. Jurassic Quest works with paleontologists to ensure each animatronic dinosaur is accurately represented, down to teeth size, skin texture,...

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Jurassic Quest Returns to the Lansing Center

December 14, 2023 - In the News

The number-one-ranked dinosaur experience in North America is bringing larger-than-life realistic dinosaurs to the Lansing Center December 15th-17th, 2023. Read More

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Lansing Center Unveils Hall of Fame Honoring Women Leaders

December 7, 2023 - In the News News

Athena Lansing Hall of Fame was unveiled on December 6th, 2023 at the Lansing Center to pay tribute to the women who have devoted time and energy to the Lansing community while paving the way for other women to follow. This...

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Jonathan Smith gives detailed look of building new culture at Michigan State

November 30, 2023 - In the News

Jonathan Smith stood atop the stage of a nearly empty ballroom at the Lansing Center on Thursday evening. Michigan State’s new coach was early — not rushed in at the last minute — for his keynote address during the Michigan High School...

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Lansing Receives over $6 Million in Revitalization, Placemaking Grants

November 2, 2023 - In the News News

Lansing received $6 million in state grant funding to help address the COVID-19 impacts and community revitalization needs in the city. Read More

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Lansing Roller Derby: 10th annual Mitten Kitten Mash-UP

October 14, 2023 - In the News News

The Lansing Center hosted 16 roller derby teams from across Michigan to fight for the state championship trophy and bragging rights. Lansing's own roller derby team will be competing for the championship as well. Read More

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REV Fire Group to Host Fire Truck Training Conference at the Lansing Center

September 26, 2023 - In the News News

REV Fire Group is hosting the 27th Annual Fire Truck Training Conference (FTTC) at the Lansing Center. As the largest training symposium and testing event in the nation, FTTC has expanded this year and will incorporate all of The Lansing Center event...

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