The Good Neighbor Concert Series (GNCS) was born out of a sincere desire to bring people together, for the purposes of promoting individual enrichment and healing, an increased sense of neighborliness and connection with the broader community, investment in the local, regional, and statewide musical and artistic community, investment in local charitable organizations, support for local businesses, improved overall health of the Greater-Lansing region (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial), and investment in the common good.
Furthermore, this series aims to elevate voices that would otherwise not, or seldom be heard in existing performance spaces (e.g., emerging artists, women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, various faith perspectives, and other minority/marginalized populations). Season 1 (2024-2025) will focus specifically on highlighting Michigan’s fantastic roster of female singer/songwriters, and will draw from a combination of local talent and artists from all around the state.
This series will provide opportunities for healing, fellowship, and direct positive action to both artists and patrons, and create a bridge between people that may not normally find themselves in the same room, while maintaining a safe space for all.
Each event will also feature a different nonprofit organization, which will receive a minimum of 10% of the proceeds from both ticket sales and concessions. The nonprofit partner organizations will also have the opportunity to table at the event so that patrons can learn more, get involved, and/or donate additional funds directly if desired.
The series will take place at a new music venue, Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood. It will occur roughly once a month, and be held on select Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, starting in mid-September.
We are partnering with two local food-based startup businesses (Honey Bun Bakery and Sweet Lee’s Teas) to provide a variety of concession items for purchase at the events in the time between when the doors open and when the music begins.
For the latest announcements, including future show dates, please like/follow The Good Neighbor Concert Series FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodNeighborConcertSeries
The first concert in The Good Neighbor Concert Series occurred on September 17, 2024, and featured Michigan singer/songwriters Kayleigh Slone and Lyn Sawicki, with 10% of proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefitting The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - MI Chapter.
For more information on the September 17th event, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/812495640966924
The second concert occurred on October 16, 2024 and featured Michigan singer/songwriters Tamiko Rothhorn and Sari Brown, with 10% of proceeds from ticket sales and concessions benefitting the Refugee Development Center (RDC).
For more information on the October 16th event, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1046065230495786
Our third concert occurred on November 13, 2024 featured Tania Watt and Darcy Wilkin, with 10% of event proceeds benefitting the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV).
For more information on the November 13th event, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/433439516443399/
Our fourth concert is scheduled for December 4, 2024, and will feature Jen Sygit and Michelle Held, with 10% of event proceeds benefitting NAMI Lansing.
For more information on the December 4th concert, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1744290429637890
Doors will open at 6:30 PM and concessions will be for sale from 6:30 - 7:00 PM and during the brief intermission
Music will begin around 7:00 PM and will go until approximately 9:00 PM.
Venue Details:
Stage One at Sycamore Creek Eastwood
2200 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing, MI 48912, USA
There are two parking areas. The upper parking area, when you first enter the driveway, is for handicapped persons, the production team, and event partners (as space allows). The lower parking area is much larger and should be used by the remainder of patrons. When using the lower lot, please enter through the nearest doors and head up the stairs to find the concession cafe to check in prior to entering the performance space.
Tickets will be for sale online until 4:30 PM (2 hours before doors open) the day of the event, for $20 (Standard), $15 (Pay-It-Forward), and $10 (Student), plus a $2 online processing fee. After 4:30 PM on December 4th, ticket prices will be $25 (Standard), $20 (Pay-It-Forward), and $15 (Student), and can be purchased at the door starting at 6:30 PM before the music begins.
Purchase tickets for the December 4th event here:
If you are struggling and unable to purchase a ticket, please contact Series Organizer/Host, Tania Watt, at taniawattmusic@gmail.com to claim a complimentary Pay-It-Forward ticket.
Series Sponsors:
"Partner-In-Good" Sponsor:
Maggie Gerich, at Rooted Real Estate of Greater Lansing at RE/MAX:
https://rooted-real-estate-of-greater-lansing-east-lansing-mi.remax-rep.com/agents/1633304/Maggie+Gerich
and
"Helping Hand" Sponsors:
BeneGuides
Elderly Instruments
If you or your organization (including individuals!) are interested in helping us to accomplish even more through this series, or to inquire about booking, please email me at: taniawattmusic@gmail.com.