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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Lansing. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lansing Community College will offer free theater with a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as the first show in its 2025 Summer Stage Under the Stars series, directed by Mary Job. Attendees may bring blankets or chairs to the outdoor amphitheater or join the indoor performance if weather shifts—concession fees will help fund the college’s theater scholarship fund. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ Decades ago, Terri L. Jewell, a Lansing Black lesbian poet and author who took her own life at 41, left a lasting body of work that is now preserved in Michigan State University’s Stephen O. Murray Keelung Hong Special Collections (a resource valued by students). Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ Today, local theatres kick off a busy June season with shows including 'Fools' at MSU Summer Circle Theatre, 'The SpongeBob Musical' at Riverwalk Theatre, and 'Into the Woods' at Midway Theatre Co.; schedules run from June 5 to Aug 3—with evening performances on weekdays and matinees on weekends. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ The SpongeBob Musical debuts at Riverwalk Theatre with a cast that brings beloved cartoon characters to life using creative stage effects and catchy songs. The show uses strong acting and memorable music—like the tune Best Day Ever—to help audiences connect during challenging times. Lansing City Pulse
- ➤ Michigan State University’s Groove Doctors 3— a trio of professors who teach constitutional law, English, and history— have played every other Tuesday at the Peanut Barrel on Lansing’s west side since spring 2023. Their album Live and Let Live was released May 23 and mixes covers with original tunes inspired by classic ’60s rock and R&B. Lansing City Pulse
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy filed a $436 million rate hike request that would raise electricity bills by about 13% as the company seeks to improve service reliability plus Michigan Attorney General Nessel warned the increase could make bills unaffordable and urged state regulators to reduce the request. WKAR
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Demolition began on the Walter Neller building in downtown Lansing after years of neglect and a 2016 unsafe declaration; Granger Group opted to replace the structure with a five-story mixed-use development featuring 76 residential units and retail space, and construction will start mid-June—its new design aims to revitalize downtown. WKAR
SPORTS NEWS
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MATS Annual Clinical Symposium
7 AM – 5 PM — Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center — Registrations start at $22.50 — A full day of professional development for athletic trainers and sports professionals.
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Play Board Games at The Gaming Cantina
1-10 p.m. — The Gaming Cantina — Free gaming — Enjoy a night of board games and meet fellow gamers in East Lansing.
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Splash Pad Play Date at Jaycee Park
10-11 a.m. — Jaycee Park — Free — A delightful meetup for families to cool off and enjoy playtime at the splash pad.
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Latin Nights Salsa Concert Fundraiser
6:30-11 p.m. — East Lansing Hannah Community Center — Donation-based entry — Celebrate Latin Caribbean culture with live salsa music and dance while supporting local artists.
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Lansing Fiesta & Carnival 2025
4 PM – 8 PM — Adado Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with vibrant music, diverse food, and cultural discovery.
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Splash Pad Play Date
10-11 a.m. — St. Johns Community Spray Park — Free entry — Meet local families and cool off while the kids enjoy the splash pad fun.
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2025 Max's Race for The Davies Project
8-9 a.m. — MSU International Center — Registration fee required — Participate in the 20th annual 5k run/walk featuring a scavenger hunt of Max's favorite things.
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On-Site Tour at Red Cedar Lodge
9 AM – 7 PM — Red Cedar Lodge — Free entry — Explore the exceptional assisted living options and amenities offered in a welcoming community.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
Various times — Court One Training Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with focused drills in East Lansing's youth camp.
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Downtown Lansing Volunteer Open House
5-7 p.m. — Lansing Shuffle — Free entry — Engage with the community and discover volunteer opportunities that impact Downtown Lansing's future.
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