With Kids

"I was honored to receive the Crystal Award, but it's really all about our library," says Bristor. "Our library is truly the heart of this community." Ann Kammerer has the story.

This year's East Lansing Art Festival will look different because of construction downtown, and may have a new addition to the food court. Eli's Jessy Gregg reports on what participants and visitors will want to know.

If you're looking for a family activity in East Lansing this weekend, your choices include this Hansel and Gretel update with dancers of all ages, Little Red, Purple, and Blue Riding Hood, a Trickster, and a Candy Shop.  Emma McIlhagga reports.

A program at ELPL connects children with social issues, and MSU students with the community. ELi's Berkley Sorrels reports.

From "All You Need is Love" to "Hey Jude," East Lansing High School's performing arts programs follows a Beatles theme for its 35th annual Collage Concert tomorrow night. ELHS student and ELi reporter John Paul Roboski tells you when, where and how you can also take in some art and small ensemble performances at tonight's Collage Coffeehouse.

“This isn’t so much a concert, but rather one big music activity,” Potter said. “Kids can grab shakers to shake along to the music, while parents get a chance to catch their breath, hang out in the back, and enjoy a cup of coffee.”

ELi's John Paul Roboski gives us the inside scoop on an annual Halloween "treat" for marching band members that's also sweet for local elementary students.

This year's Halloween activities in East Lansing start with Safe Halloween on Thursday the 26th, and end with trick or treating on Tuesday the 31st - but there's also lots to do in between. Eli's Rosalind Arch tells you what's happening.

East Lansing Public Schools' Walk to School Day is this Wednesday. The event promotes the health, environmental and social benefits of walking to school at least one day a week. Linda Roush Nuttall reports.

Storm Troopers, Steampunkers, and Dr. Whos will join comic artists, vendors and (much) more at Breslin Center for the area's own Comic Con. ELi's newest reporter Corey Rivera has the story. 

East Lansing will be able witness a partial solar eclipse this afternoon. ELi's Aron Sousa brings you what you need to know.

Does East Lansing's Family Aquatic Center pay for itself out of entry fees, or do taxpayers subsidize its operations? A reader asked, and today we bring you the answer.

This weekend's Great Lakes Folks Festival brings music and more from all over the world to downtown East Lansing. ELi's Sarah Spohn spoke to one local group that hopes to get you on the dance floor.

The Marble Garden began because two first-grade teachers wanted to see something besides brick and grass outside their classroom windows. ELi's Coleen Moyerbrailean has the scoop on how that garden has grown in 25 years.

Local favorite Starfarm will play a free concert August 4 at the Ann Street Plaza in downtown EL. Sarah Spohn talked to their lead singer Whitney Spotts about why the band plays 80s covers, musical influences, and the realities of performing.