Old Town Cultural Center

06/02/2026

Here’s a very special opportunity to introduce your children to the world of musical theatre this summer! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/196i7iWiDf/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We still have a few spaces available for our first week of MOANA at the Lake Lansing Bandshell!

With a team of outstanding instructors, every member of our performance cohort will have their moment to shine on stage!

https://www.auntysmusic.com/classes/p/michiganmusicaltheater

05/20/2026

The latest from Music is the Foundation and Ben Hassenger Music, including information about upcoming events at the soon-to-be-open Old Town Cultural Center.

Mighty Uke Day 16 was a huge success - spreading the aloha spirit of the ukulele with concerts, fun jams and strums, children’s activities, and much more! Videos are slowly being uploaded to our MUD 16 playlist here, keep checking back for more music. MUD16 YouTubeWe are a little up in the air reg...

05/19/2026

Are you a fan of The Moth? Have a story you want to tell in an engaging and entertaining way? Check out our friend Mickey Hadick’s storytelling workshops in June! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10242442316691071&id=1138615289

05/01/2026

Rocking out to some JW at the OTCC.

04/26/2026

Concert with Mark Dvorak at the Capital Area District Library in Holt! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZnYggok12/

Enjoy familiar folk songs, oral history, plenty of humor, standards from the Great American songbook and the music of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

Sunday, May 3 at 1 pm at CADL Holt-Delhi .

04/23/2026

Slowly, but surely - we’re getting it together at the OTCC. Hoping to host some vinyl listening nights this summer 🎶

02/12/2026

PARENTS - CHECK THIS OUT!

The Children’s Cultural Concert Series returns this Saturday, Feb. 14! The events are free and open to all community members.

The first performance will feature the Greater Lansing Area Ballet Folklorico. The GLA Ballet Folklorico celebrates the rich heritage of Hispanic culture through the vibrant art of Mexican Folklorico dance. Through lively and dynamic classes, they explore the diverse dance styles from each region of Mexico, offering a hands-on experience in understanding the cultural significance behind each step.

All performances will be held from 11 am - noon at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, with a special library story time before each concert that begins at 10:45 a.m.

For information about the rest of the Children's Cultural Concert Series, visit https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/137/Childrens-Cultural-Concert-Series

02/02/2026

THE LATEST FROM BEN HASSENGER MUSIC!
• Midwinter Singing and Folk Festival ukulele workshops
• Mighty Uke Day and Midwest Uke & Harmonica Camp
• Ashokan Ukulele Weekend, Aurora Ukulele Festival
• Strathmore Ukulele Festival
• Wallaceburg ukulele workshop and strum
• Greg Klyma concert at the Old Town General Store
https://mailchi.mp/acaffe811111/februarynewsletter?e=681d871f72

01/13/2026

SNEAK PREVIEW!

Beginning this summer and ramping up to a full schedule in the fall, the building and grounds at 408 E. Grand River will be transformed from the Old Town General Store into a new hub for arts in the community called the Old Town Cultural Center (OTCC). The OTCC will feature a variety of activities including concerts, group lessons, retreats, folk art demonstrations, art exhibitions, poetry slams, and more.

To give you a bit of an idea what the Cultural Center will be featuring, the Old Town General Store is happy to host Greg Klyma from Buffalo NY to our stage, his first time in Mid-Michigan since 2018.

Greg Klyma is a prolific songwriter and seasoned road performer known for his energetic live performances and clever storytelling lyrics that deliver entertaining rides through hilarity, reflection, passion and loss.

Buffalo-born and based, Klyma is a scholar of rock ’n’ roll and country music. From that foundation, he has developed a distinctive and compelling sound that resonates with audiences across the country — and even worldwide, with international indie artists having covered his songs. You may also have heard his original tunes on SiriusXM, the Midnight Special, and Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour.

Guitar lessons at the age of 13 led to songwriting at age 18. In time, Greg taught himself to play harmonica, mandolin, piano, and tenor banjo. After nearly 30 years of touring and with more than a dozen studio albums under his belt, Klyma isn’t slowing down.

Come join us for this very special concert and get an idea of what's in store for our community with this new facility. Ticket supply is limited, so we suggest you get your tickets now - they will also be available at the door while supplies last. Advance tickets: https://musicisthefoundation510c3.ticketspice.com/greg-klyma-at-the-old-town-general-store