With Kids

Since the summer of 1974, Bailey Neighborhood residents (and anyone else who likes ice cream) have gathered for an annual evening of ice cream and community. This year, there's an opportunity for social-goers to support improvements to Bailey Park. Christopher Wardell has the scoop.

East Lansing's Summer Solstice Jazz Festival returns in a different location this year, with performances from the Lansing Symphony Big Band, Sunny Wilkinson, The Gathering Orchestra and more. ELi's Andrew Graham reports.

Wondering where you can go for a recreational bike ride starting from your East Lansing home? Andrew Barsom brings ELi readers ideas and tips.

This Saturday brings East Lansing's own little Woodstock to Bailey Park. ELi's Christopher Wardell has the details on this grassroots, volunteer-run day of music, food, kids' activities and community.

Remember walking to school with your friends? This year ELPS, Safe Routes to School and parent volunteers have teamed up to update the tradition . ELi's Jessy Gregg reports on what's new, and what's just like you remember.

What do you do with a nest of baby bunnies under the playground slide, or ducklings hatching near a busy parking garage on the day of the Art Festival? Jessy Gregg has the story.

Recycle! East Lansing is this weekend. ELi's Andrew Graham reports on what you can and can’t bring, from styrofoam to refrigerators.

“There’s nothing quite as good as a warm piece of fried dough with sugar on it,” Gauthier said. “It’s one of those simple pleasures in life. It’s comforting. It’s delicious, it just makes you feel right at home.” ELi's Sarah Spohn gets the skinny on Groovy Donuts just in time for National Donut Day.

Cole Academy, EL's first charter school is readying for the 2018-2019 school year, and open for tours. ELi's Jessy Gregg talked to the school's superintendent, Brian Shaugnessy.

The newly-opened Broad MSU Art Lab will offer art, music, film, "Ask Me Saturdays" and...a pirate printmaking workshop. ELi's Christopher Wardell reports on the newest addition to the East Lansing arts scene.

The Ten Pound Fiddle wraps up its season with a celebration of Pete Seeger on May 4, and a participatory musical event for kids on the morning of Saturday, May 5. ELi's Chris Wardell has the details.

Jon Kermiet, Director of the annual Race for the Place, is continuing that work even into retirement, as he has a personal connection to the cause of addressing domestic violence. ELi's Jessy Gregg reports.

There was standing room only in the Glencairn Elementary School gym during Glencairn’s first Special Person’s Day. ELi's Jessy Gregg brings you the story with photos.

In its 23rd year, The Quiet Water Symposium offers exhibits, seminars and "just plain fun" for people of all ages. ELi's Peyton Lombardo reports.

To celebrate the publication of his first book and thank his supporters, bagpiper and composition student Duncan Petersen-Jones is hosting a concert at The Peoples Church this Saturday.  (We're all invited, too.)  Ann Nichols reports.