MICA

10/05/2026

🎨 Fall in Old Town is officially open!

We had a great time celebrating the opening of the Mid-Michigan Art Guild’s Fall in Old Town exhibition this past Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the artists, enjoy the music, and celebrate the arts with us. ❤️

Now on display at MICA, the exhibition features 40 artists working across all kinds of mediums, bringing together a wide range of styles, perspectives, and creative voices.

Come take a look and discover something new! Fall in Old Town is open Wednesday–Friday, 12–5 PM, with occasional weekend openings throughout the exhibition.

📍 MICA | Old Town Lansing
🎨 40 artists • All kinds of mediums • One great exhibition

Come wander through, take your time, and maybe find a piece you can’t leave without.

10/05/2026

🎨 Fall in Old Town is officially open!

We had a great time celebrating the opening of the Mid-Michigan Art Guild’s Fall in Old Town exhibition this past Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the artists, enjoy the music, and celebrate the arts with us. ❤️

Now on display at MICA, the exhibition features 40 artists working across all kinds of mediums, bringing together a wide range of styles, perspectives, and creative voices.

Come take a look and discover something new! Fall in Old Town is open every Wednesday–Friday, 12–5 PM, with occasional weekend openings throughout the exhibition.

📍 MICA | Old Town Lansing
🎨 40 artists • All kinds of mediums • One great exhibition

Come wander through, take your time, and maybe find a piece you can’t leave without.

09/30/2026

The Mid-Michigan Art Guild’s “Fall in Old Town” exhibition is on display at MICA Gallery throughout October and November, featuring the work of 40 artists from across the region.

Founded in 1951, the Mid-Michigan Art Guild is dedicated to supporting artists, encouraging artistic growth, and creating opportunities to share art with the community. This exhibition is part of MICA’s ongoing collaboration with local arts organizations, working together as nonprofits to create more opportunities for artists and make the arts accessible throughout Mid-Michigan.

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 2, from 6–8 PM at MICA Gallery. Meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and celebrate the creative community that makes Old Town and Mid-Michigan such a vibrant place for the arts.

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09/25/2026

In just 4 days, we will start our record-breaking attempt at the world’s longest jam. Starting this Monday, UrbanBeat will be open for 60 hours straight, with each hour bringing a different type of music, all the way until Wednesday— When we set the new world record of 60 hours. UrbanBeat will be open to the public the entire time, and we look forward to seeing you there!

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

09/19/2026

🚨 PSA: BLUESFEST SATURDAY SCHEDULE & LOCATION UPDATE 🚨

Due to Saturday’s weather conditions, Saturday, September 19 BluesFest will be moved indoors.

All Saturday performances will now take place at UrbanBeat Event Center and MICA Gallery in Old Town Lansing. The festival is still on — we’re just bringing the music inside!

🎶 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

📍 UrbanBeat Stage 3-12AM

Sasseity
Grady Hall & the Disciples of Funk
517 Funktet
Stan Craig Band
Carl Caballero & The Wreckage
Afterglow: The OtherBand

📍 MICA Gallery 4-9 PM

Dave Mingus
Clique Vocals
Tom Duffield

🌧️ The outdoor stages on Turner Street and the Fish Ladder area will not be used Saturday due to the weather.

🍔 Food vendors will still be available outside UrbanBeat, so you can grab something to eat between sets and keep the festival experience going.

Come ready for a full day and night of blues live music — indoors at UrbanBeat and MICA Gallery.

Please share this update with anyone planning to join us Saturday so everyone has the latest schedule and locations.

Saturday, September 19 | BluesFest 2026
📍 UrbanBeat + MICA Gallery | Old Town Lansing

09/18/2026

09/04/2026

Last weekend, MICA Gallery hosted Unity-In Music517 festival as one of 5 stages in Old Town! This free music festival was one to remember and we are excited to host them again in the future.

Our current art exhibit by ArtbyTimothyOrikri., Kani Icho and Ammy Amorette Spencer was an exciting backdrop to the live Electronica DJ sets put on by 5+ DJs throughout the day.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out this art exhibit yet, it will be up through the month of September.

Thank you Juan and Kayla for putting on this incredible event. Thank you to all the DJs, volunteers and key players who helped make last Sunday a success!

08/31/2026

MICA is presenting a NEW and very exciting 3 day event. If you haven't heard about it yet, check out this post for an invite to our upcoming jam sessions, or find more information out about the event longestjam.com

Longest Jam taking place September 28-30.

🎸 Ready to help us make history?

We’re looking for musicians to join us as we attempt to set the world record for the longest jam session! 🌎🎶

Come check out the vibe at our Open Jam Sessions every Wednesday at 9 PM at UrbanBeat Event Center. Bring your instrument, jump in and play with us, meet other musicians, and bring any ideas or questions you have about being part of the record-breaking jam!

Every Wednesday • 9 PM • UrbanBeat Event Center
Come jam with us. You might just become part of history. 🤘

And if you haven't already, sign up to be apart of the official Longest Jam: https://reviewstar.io/f/YqDkQ3N5pB

More information at longestjam.com