The Art of Giving in Old Town

This weekend marked the kick-off to what has become an annual event in the past few years.
The Art of Giving, which marks the unofficial start to the holiday season, offers a great opportunity for people to explore Lansing's oldest neighborhood, Old Town.

I spent the afternoon exploring Old Town for the first time and came away extremely impressed. More over, I couldn't believe that I had never even heard of this place until just a few days ago.

In any case, the two main coordinators of the Art of Giving event, Kathy Holcomb (Absolute Gallery) and Karen Massoglia (By the Riverside), were extremely passionate about the Old Town district and were extremely welcoming and eager to share their love for the arts and how it played a role in revitalizing the Old Town community.

The Art of Giving is essentially a way to bring people down to a relaxed, low-pressure enviornment where they can find unique gifts that they normally would not have been able to find at the typical store, said Kathy Holcomb of Absolute Gallery.