Events May 2-5 — Spring Fling Festival, Mason. A 5k run/walk on May 3, a show on the courthouse square on May 4. Call (517) 676-1046 or visit www. masonchamber.org. May 4-5 — Victorian Days, Grand Ledge. Saturday, Teddy Bear Tea and Maypole dance; kite flying and other outdoor games. Kids of all ages will enjoy High Tea, Gilbert & Sullivan sing-a-long, visit the local historical museum, a ‘Corset’ symposium, 1860s rules baseball game and the 5th Annual Moustache contest. Visit Read more [...]

“Creator and LGBT Advocate” Occupation: Instructional Designer at Michigan State University, freelancer designer and photographer for Blue Eyes Design Residence: Grand Ledge Family: Partner, Carmen; cats, Max and Lilly Hobbies: Cooking, reading and creating. Emily Brozovic has a thirst for creative problem solving and always is trying to find new ways to learn and grow creatively. Brozovic is in the process of creating an app, People Like Me, for the LGBT community. She also owns her Read more [...]

The national tour of Catch Me If You Can makes its way to the Wharton Center in East Lansing from April 16-20. CAWLM caught up with Aubrey Mae Davis starring as Brenda in Catch Me If You Can. Here’s what Davis had to say. Q: Tell us about Catch Me If You Can. A: Catch Me If You Can is a true story. It has the same storyline as the Steven Spielberg movie, except it’s purely musical. The performance tells the tale of an incredible 16 year-old boy who runs away from home as a con artist. Read more [...]

“Helping Others Through Words and Service” Occupation: Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Sparrow Hospital, co-author of So- You’ve Survived Cancer, Now What? Residence: Charlotte Family: Partner, Andrea; Calen, daughter Hobbies: Yoga and anything that’s peaceful. Alexis Hilliar-Hine knows what it’s like to have cancer impact your life and others around. Hilliar-Hine is a co-author of So-You’ve Survived Cancer. Now What? When Hilliar-Hine is not helping people through her book, she Read more [...]

“Nature Enthusiast” Occupation: Program Manager at Fenner Nature Center Residence: Owosso Family: Husband, Scott; son, Ethan Hobbies: Painting, photography and planting. Katie Woodhams goes to work every day at an office of 134 acres of land. Woodhams is the program manager at Fenner Nature Center in Lansing. Here she has the opportunity to share her knowledge of nature, science and arts with others. To learn more about the Fenner Nature Center, visit: www.mynaturecenter.org. Q: What’s Read more [...]

Juanita Baldwin grew up in the coastal city of La Serena, in northern Chile. Baldwin’s passion for the arts began when a friend asked her to take watercolor lessons from an American artist. “I thought it would be fun to join them, have a cup of coffee while they painted, and chat. I ended up taking the lessons and developed a real interest in the arts,” said Baldwin. From there on it was history. Baldwin, who now calls Okemos, home, continued to take other art classes in Chile, England Read more [...]

World-famous soprano, Renee Fleming makes her way to the Wharton Center on Wednesday, Feb. 27. CAWLM caught up with the music maven to discuss her musical beginnings, her many performances for famous audiences, her advice to aspiring performers and more. Here’s what she had to say. Q. How did you first become interested in singing? A. Both of my parents were singing teachers and performers themselves, so music was like air in our household.     Q. When did you realize this Read more [...]

During the month of February, love is in the air as we celebrate Valentine's Day with heart candy, chocolates, flowers and special valentines! I love to decorate for every holiday. This year for Valentine’s Day I needed something for our kitchen table so I decided to create a centerpiece utilizing sticks and branches from around the yard and our favorite —conversation hearts. Sticks Spray paint (red, pink and white) Styrofoam balls Candy conversation hearts Valentine-themed ribbon Vase Hot Read more [...]

We’re excited to announce the launch of the first Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine Las Vegas Weekend Getaway hosted by Lansing media maven Tiffany Dowling. I’m inviting you and your pals to join me, Dowling and up to 30 other Capital Area women for a three-night deluxe stay March 7 to 11 at the luxurious Paris Las Vegas Resort & Casino. “Las Vegas offers so many new activities and places to see that we don’t try to dictate a formal itinerary,” Dowling said. “The whole Read more [...]

Bio Name: Kristin Beltzer College and Degree: Michigan State University, Degree in Public Relations and a Masters from Western Michigan University in Public Administration Current Employer: Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Current Position: Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Although it’s not the sportscasting career of her childhood dreams, Kristin Beltzer has found a career that impacts both the community and her life in a positive way. As a big sports Read more [...]

A new business in Okemos will make quite a splash in the New Year. Goldfish Swim School, a year-round program for children from 4 months to 12 years of age, offers instruction like none other in the area. Located just off of Marsh Road, Goldfish hosted its first swim classes on Dec. 5 with more than 70 children registered. The facility is state of the art. The pool is tailored for the comfort of the children. The water temperature is kept at 90 degrees, and instead of harsh chlorine, it’s Read more [...]

East Lansing’s Annual Winter Glow took place on Saturday, Dec.1. The event featured ice carving, a holiday farmers market, marshmallow roasting, a children’s winter carnival, live music performances, horse and carriage rides, a reindeer petting zoo, merchant activities, roasted chestnuts and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. At 5 p.m., volunteers lit more than 500 luminaries throughout downtown, providing a festive winter glow for East Lansing and its residents.