The Good Neighbor Concert Series

12/28/2024

It's hard to believe it's already been a few weeks since our last show featuring the wonderful Jen Sygit and Michelle Held, and that 2024 is nearly over!

We're thankful to have ended the first half of Season 1 with this intimate, yet powerful night of live, original, Michigan-made music, despite the snow. We're also very thankful to everyone who has invested in our series in one way or another since the beginning.

We're glad to now be in a season of relative "rest", yet eager to bring more performers, neighbors, and causes to Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood in 2025 (and working behind the scenes to make it happen).

In the meantime, here are the photos from our December event. (While Christmas is technically over, doesn't Stage One look so lovely here, adorned with trees and lights?)

P.S. If you're looking for an excuse to head back over there, and ESPECIALLY if you missed our last GNCS show, you won't want to miss the next installment of The Healing Feast, a new "dinner concert" series hosted by singer/songwriter (and GNCS-featured artist) Sari Brown.

The Healing Feast is a traveling series (meaning it's in a different location every time), but will be having their next event at Stage One on January 9th - and - will also feature music from Jen Sygit. So, if the snow kept you away on December 4th, you have one more chance.

But wait - there's more!

The Healing Feast will be raising funds for 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 (wildoneslansing.weebly.com), to support their work in the Lansing community of promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.

And, did we say "dinner"? Yes, we absolutely did. In addition to being fed by music and community, attendees will also be fed with food in their bellies, lovingly prepared by the host.

What's on the menu?

𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢, 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐩 with chicken, veggies, and toasted (gluten free) pasta. 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Vegan Bolivian Peanut Vegetable Soup, and Peanut-free Chicken Noodle Soup served at a separate station. (Gluten free, egg free, dairy free, veggie soup option is vegan and chicken noodle soup option is peanut/tree nut free).

Tickets are available on a sliding-scale basis according to your ability. (Their last dinner concert did sell out - so don't wait until the last minute!)

The Healing Feast at Stage One
https://www.facebook.com/events/999629252196079

11/19/2024

Here are the photos from GNCS #3. (Thank you, Jonathan Watt for grabbing a few of me while I was up on stage!)

We were a small, but mighty group that evening, but still managed to raise a combined total of $90 for our featured nonprofit, The Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Thank you, everyone, who came out in support of our series and this important cause.

If you'd like to make an additional gift to MCEDSV, you may do so at https://mcedsv.org/

Thank you again to Darcy Wilkin for gracing our stage and for our sponsors, Elderly Instruments, BeneGuides, and Maggie Gerich at Rooted Real Estate of Greater Lansing for all of your support!

Thank you also to Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood for being a wonderful venue, and again to Jonathan Watt for consistently bringing out the best sound in every performer, and everything else you do behind-the-scenes.

Speaking of scenes, if you're curious about the backdrop in these photos, it's the set from Peppermint Creek Theatre Company's most recent production, "What the Constitution Means to Me". While that show is now over, their 2024-2025 Season is not. To learn more about their upcoming shows, check them out at: https://peppermintcreek.org/season/2024-2025-season/

Lastly, we look forward to seeing you again in a couple weeks at GNCS #4: Jen Sygit and Michelle Held in support of NAMI Lansing on Wednesday, December 4th!

Tickets can be purchased at: https://thegoodneighborconcertseries.ticketspice.com/jen-sygit-and-michelle-held

We'll be joined once more by Honey Bun Bakery and Sweet Lee’s Teas - so make sure you let them know how much we missed them! (While a part of me enjoyed flexing my baking muscles, I'll be glad to hand over a couple of my too-many-hats next time!)

Have a wonderful day, and see you again soon!

11/14/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended tonight's show, and to everyone who has made this such a wonderful series! We couldn't do it without you! ❤️

We'll post the info for the next one in the coming days. (Save the Date for December 4th!)

11/07/2024

11/06/2024

Hello Neighbors,

It feels odd and, frankly, wrong, to be promoting any kind of thing today, in light of today’s sobering election results, which support a future that is contrary to pretty much every goal of our series. It feels tonedeaf to say any version of, “hey, look at this thing I’m/we’re doing!”, or anything like that. Sooo many of us are still processing and will still be processing these results and the version of the United States of America that we found ourselves waking up to this morning for quite some time. Trust me when I say, we are right there with you. It feels like a gut-punch and our hearts being ripped out all at once. It is still very raw, and I don’t think anything is really going to make it “okay” anytime soon.

And yet. The work has not changed. We are still here for a purpose. To do whatever good we can with the time and resources we have, and to shine a light where it needs shining, in the hopes that we can somehow make the world at least a little better than it was when we found it. To provide a safe space for artists and patrons to gather together. To be authentic, show up whenever possible, and be good neighbors to whoever needs it within our sphere of influence. To live with integrity and do the next right thing, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.

It’s okay to take some time to grieve. Just remember that you don’t have to do it alone. And sometimes the best medicine is rolling up your sleeves.

So, on that note, if you are able, please join us for our next event on Wednesday, November 13th (that's next Weds!). And if you can't attend, but would still like to donate toward our efforts, you can do so on the ticketing page as well.
https://thegoodneighborconcertseries.ticketspice.com/tania-watt-and-darcy-wilkin

And, FYI, I've extended the deadline a bit for the gift certificate giveaway by a few hours. So, now, if you purchase yours before 8 PM tonight, you're still eligible to win.

Hope to see you there.

-Tania Watt,
Series Organizer/Host
The Good Neighbor Concert Series

Get tickets online for Tania Watt & Darcy Wilkin here.

11/04/2024

Good morning! This is a reminder that our next show, GNCS #3: Tania Watt and Darcy Wilkin supporting the MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence is coming up soon! Please purchase your ticket if you haven't already, and help us to spread the word! And remember, if you purchase your ticket by this Wednesday, November 6th, before 5 PM, you'll automatically be entered to win 1 of 5 gift certificates to the Old Town General Store!

10/18/2024

Here are the photos from GNCS #2: Tamiko Rothhorn and Sari Brown in support of the Refugee Development Center (RDC)!

In total, we raised $132.65 for RDC. If you did not get a chance to attend the show, or would like to make a direct donation, you can do so here: https://refugeedevelopmentcenter.org/en/donate

Thanks again to our artists Tko Rothhorn, special guest Mori, and Sari Brown, sound engineer Jonathan Watt, Honey Bun Bakery, Sweet Lee’s Teas , the volunteers from Refugee Development Center (RDC), and our host venue Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood.

We can't wait to do it again on Wednesday, November 13th, so save the date! (The event page and ticket link will be posted in the coming days.)

Thanks again for your support for our series.

10/09/2024

Still haven't bought your ticket for our Oct 16th concert? Today's the day to get off the fence! Purchase yours by 5 PM and be entered to win 1 of 5 gift certificates to the Old Town General Store. This small shop in Old Town, Lansing is jam-packed with wonderful goodies!

10/07/2024

No, the location for the event hasn't changed. For some reason, any time we (or anyone) make the slightest change to an event description, it gives this notification in error. I wish FB would fix this.

09/30/2024

Here are some photos from our first concert back on September 17th at Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood. It was a rare and emotionally powerful night full of wonderful original music from Kayleigh Slone and Lyn Sawicki.

Our wonderful sound engineer, Jonathan Watt, kept everything running smoothly and made sure everyone sounded their best.

Delicious concessions were provided by Honey Bun Bakery and Sweet Lee’s Teas (sorry I didn't get a photo of you, Sweet Lee’s Teas - I'll be sure to next time).

Altogether, we raised a total of $147.50 for AFSP Michigan Chapter. Not too bad for our first event! Thank you, again, for all who participated!

Now, let's do it again, with new artists and a new cause, on October 16th! GNCS #2: Tamiko Rothhorn and Sari Brown in support of the Refugee Development Center (RDC) is coming up in just over two weeks. (Can you believe it's almost October?!)

Get your tickets for GNCS #2 at:
https://thegoodneighborconcertseries.ticketspice.com/tamiko-rothhorn-and-sari-brown

09/20/2024

There's still time to sign up and/or donate to Saturday's "Out of the Darkness Walk". Our friends at AFSP Michigan Chapter would love to see you there!

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!