The Children’s Concert Series continues with Carol Johnson at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd. Admission and parking are free!
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The City is seeking feedback on its current budget challenges. Residents are encouraged to complete an online survey.
The East Lansing City Council Work Session will be canceled on Feb. 9.
Kim and Reggie Harris will kick off the spring season of the Children’s Concert Series at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Rd.
On Saturday, Jan. 30 at approximately 1:30 a.m. an officer with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) arrested a wanted fugitive out of Mississippi.
City crews are currently working to fix a water main break at the intersection of Harrison Road and Sever Drive in East Lansing.
The award honors individuals, groups, organizations, businesses and commercial enterprises who enhance the quality of life in East Lansing. The deadline is Feb. 19.
The Arts Commission will present its latest exhibit, “Festive Images: The 2009 Great Lakes Folk Festival Exhibition,” by the MSU Museum, Feb. 7 - March 3. Learn more.
Check out what's happening at the East Lansing Public Library this February.
According to statistics recently released by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), East Lansing ridership on Amtrak’s Blue Water line hit an all-time high in Fiscal Year 2009.
The City is now processing an amended site plan application for the City Center II redevelopment project. The application will be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Feb. 24 and reviewed by City Council at a future meeting.
Aspiring young actors and actresses are invited to the open auditions for All-of-us Express’ and Riverwalk Theatre’s production of “Dragonsong.”
The Draft 2010 Plan is now available for public comment. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Feb. 18.
The City, in partnership with the BWL, was awarded a $115,000 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the State of Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth for installation of LED street lights in the Bailey Neighborhood.
Michigan-growers and Michigan-producers are encouraged to vie for a spot in the East Lansing’s Farmer’s Market. Download a vendor application and market guidelines.
The City of East Lansing will say thank you to its loyal fitness pass holders throughout the week of Jan. 25 with Pass Holder Appreciation Week at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
Officers with the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) and a brave, young civilian were honored for their heroic actions in 2009 at the ELPD Annual Awards Ceremony last week.
The City is calling on residents to join in the Blues Community Challenge, a fitness competition pitting 10 mid-Michigan communities against each other for the ultimate prize of public recreation grant funding.
Earthwork Music and Fox on a Hill Productions will present the 3rd Annual (SCENE) Metrospace Folk Festival on Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and music will begin at 8 p.m.
It’s not too late to purchase tickets for the City of East Lansing’s popular annual Daddy/Daughter Princess Valentine Dance.
All City offices will be closed with the exception of the E.L. Hannah Community Center in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday. Please note, that there will be no bulk item collection.
WRAP is seeking nominations for residents, businesses and organizations who have shown leadership in implementing and promoting waste reduction practices.
Tickets are now available for the Greater Lansing Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission’s 25th Annual Luncheon.
The LED light exchange has been extended through Jan. 22 or until supplies last. In addition to the DPW and BWL office, you can participate at the E.L. Hannah Community Center.
The Kiwanis Club of East Lansing will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the club’s charter dinner on Monday, Jan. 11 at noon in the Michigan State University Union.
Earlier today Dr. Dean Sienko, the chief medical examiner for Ingham County, ruled the death of Michigan State University student Brian Charles McMillen accidental in nature.
Throughout the course of the past several years, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has made continued efforts to actively seek out individuals with arrest warrants through its ongoing Arrest Warrant Initiative.
The Capital Area Transit Authority (CATA), in collaboration with a number of regional, state and federal partners, is currently coordinating a major study of the Michigan/Grand River Avenue corridor.
The holidays are over and the cold days have settled in to stay. Now’s a good time to move indoors and try a fitness class or dance class through the Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts.
In an effort to help residents go green, the City of East Lansing will provide free light emitting diode (LED) holiday light strands and CFL bulbs to East Lansing residents.
On the first Tuesday of each month, ICE brings professionals together to network and share ideas. "What is Your Product or Service Worth" will take place on Feb. 2 at 5:30 pm at the TIC.
Christmas trees can still be recycled at a number of East Lansing parks through Friday, Jan. 15.
The Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority and Transportation Commission will meet to discuss the Michigan / Grand River Avenue Transportation Study at the EL Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.
The msu@scenemetrospace exhibit will be showcased Jan. 15-Feb. 28.
The 54-B District Court and ELPD Record Bureau will be closed on Friday, Jan. 22 to conduct its Physical Case Inventory.
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 at the Independence Bank, 1380 W. Lake Lansing Road.
Check out what's happening at the East Lansing Public Library this January.
The East Lansing Public Library will be closed for a staff furlough day on Thursday, Dec. 31.
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) will be wearing a different uniform with a different patch starting the evening of Thursday, Dec. 31.
The City is kicking off the new year by honoring outstanding employee achievements in 2009. Click above to learn about this year's recipients.
Anthony Marcellous Johnson, 42, and Bernard Sheppard, 45, both of Lansing, have been charged and arraigned for four home invasions that occurred on Sunday, Dec. 27.
Do you have a son or daughter that just can’t wait to start playing basketball? The Department of Parks, Recreation and Arts is offering a developmental program for children in kindergarten through first grade (ages 5-7.)
The Department of Public Works is repairing a broken water main at the northeast corner of Burcham Drive and Hagadorn Road.
City of East Lansing offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays.
Free holiday parking will be offered Dec. 19-27 in downtown East Lansing. The downtown offers unique gift items, casual eateries and more.
The City of East Lansing is seeking citizen volunteers to serve on several of its advisory boards and commissions. All interested residents are urged to apply.
The City is proud to present its yearly progress report in the form of the 2010 Community Calendar & 2009 Annual Report.
Residents are invited to Holidays at Hannah, a FREE, family-friendly event including Santa, holiday movies, dancing, swimming and more on Friday, Dec. 18 from 6-9 p.m. at the E.L. Hannah Community Center.
The Arts Commission will present its latest exhibit, “Wanderlust,” by local photographer Fred Imshaug, Jan. 3-Feb. 3. Learn more.
The Arts Commission will screen “Happiness Is,” featuring film director Andrew Shapter, on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the East Lansing Film Festival.
Check out the winners of the 2009 Winter Bowl Soup and Chili Cook-Off.
The City of East Lansing has set aside special study hotspots for Michigan State University students looking for a place to prepare for their upcoming finals.
A new art exhibit, “Food for Thought,” will open at the East Lansing Technology Innovation Center, 325 E. Grand River Ave., on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1-4 p.m.
Members of the 55+ mid-Michigan community ready to jump into a regular fitness routine can look no further than East Lansing’s Prime Time.
The Winter Bowl Soup & Chili Cook-Off will take place in downtown East Lansing this Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1-4 p.m. It's FREE!
A joint meeting of the East Lansing Board of Education and East Lansing City Council will take place tonight, Nov. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Schools Administrative Offices, 841 Timberlane St.
Join Entrepreneur magazine Editor-in-Chief Amy Cosper at LAUNCHED, a celebration of East Lansing entrepreneurism, on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Visit launchedeastlansing.com to learn more and register.
Go green. The City will collect holiday lights for recycling, Nov. 19-Dec. 4, however, all LED lights have been distributed and are no longer available.
A study that explores ways to improve the Trowbridge Road Corridor land uses to promote reinvestment and future redevelopment.
The East Lansing-MSU community will welcome U2's spectacular 360° Tour to Spartan Stadium. Click above for visitor information.
(SCENE) Metrospace will host two concerts on the weekend of Dec. 4-5.
Today, the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD), in partnership with Michigan State University’s Greek community, will gather canned goods for donation to the Lansing City Rescue Mission.
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) and East Lansing Fire Department (ELFD) responded to a call of a non-responsive individual who had stopped breathing at the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, 432 Evergreen Ave., in East Lansing during the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 21.
The All-of-Us Express Children’s Theatre will bring “How Reading Came Back to Nowhere” to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center’s Albert A. White Performing Arts Theater stage, 819 Abbot Road, on Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12.
All-of-Us Express will bring "How Reading Came Back to Nowhere" to the E.L. Hannah Community Center's Albert A. White Performing Arts Theater stage on Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12.
The Arts Commission will exhibit, “A Walk with Thoreau” by local photographer Brian Vance, Dec. 6-29. Learn more.
Taxi stands in the downtown have been relocated to M.A.C. Avenue from Albert Avenue.
Donate your old, gently used coats at the CRC's Holiday Coat Drive on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Check out December programs and activities offered at the East Lansing Public Library.
The City of East Lansing is pleased to announce that All-of-Us Express Children’s Theatre has received three grants to support the winter production of “How Reading Came Back to Nowhere” at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road.
Loomis was elected by Council to serve another term as East Lansing's Mayor.
Students and young professional interested in starting a business and/or learning more about entrepreneurship are encouraged to RSVP for the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour’s half-day conference in East Lansing.
Spartans Against Drunk Driving will host its 4th Annual Survivor’s Forum on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in Wonders Hall Kiva on the MSU campus.
Applications are available for funding under the 2010-11 CDBG program and the General Fund Human Service Activities budget. The submission deadline is Dec. 17.
Students and young professional interested in starting a business and/or learning more about entrepreneurship are invited to participate in the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour half-day conference in East Lansing this Wednesday.
The East Lansing Art Festival’s 2009 t-shirt and poster design garnered state recognition at the Michigan Festivals and Events Association Convention, held in Traverse City Nov. 5-8.
A traffic order approved by the City Council on Wednesday, Nov. 4 will result in the relocation of downtown taxi stands from Albert Avenue to M.A.C. Avenue on Nov. 17.
The East Lansing Public Library has canceled its Coffee & Conversation program, originally scheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Lansing was included in a recent list of the 10 “Best College Towns to Start a Business.”
The Arts Commission is currently accepting proposals from artists to create a commissioned work of public art, which will honor the legacy of former Councilmember Mary P. Sharp.
(SCENE) Metrospace will host a CD Release Concert for Sam Corbin’s “Michigan’s Waltz” on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Residents have three convenient options to dispose of yard waste this fall.
The East Lansing Technology Innovation Center (TIC) was one of seven organizations honored at the 2009 Celebration of Regional Growth Luncheon.
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host a concert featuring Theodore, Loune and Bird Dog on Wednesday, Nov. 11. at 9 p.m.
The Great Pumpkin Walk will take place in downtown East Lansing on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m.
The East Lansing Arts Commission's latest exhibit, “A Gathering of Friends – Feathered and Otherwise” by local artist Laura Delind, Nov. 1 - Dec. 2. Learn more.
A crew will be performing water work at the intersection of Saginaw Street and Sabron Drive Oct. 27 and Oct. 28.
College art students and recent art program graduates are encouraged to apply for a spot in the East Lansing Art Festival’s 2010 Emerging Artist Program.
City Manager Theodore Staton recently received a 30-Year Service Award from ICMA.
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., unveiled its latest art exhibit, What Comes Naturally, at an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 30.
Enjoy live music at the popular Children's Concert Series.
Members of the media and community are invited to the 35th Anniversary Celebration of Amtrak’s Blue Water service on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) arrested a suspect in a case of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) and kidnapping on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at approximately 11 p.m.
The City of East Lansing reminds community members that Monday, Oct. 19 marks the final day of no-fee curbside yard waste collection and the start of bulk leaf collection.
MDOT, in partnership with the City of East Lansing, is tentatively slated to break ground on the Saginaw Pathways Project in April 2010. Click above for project details and a map.
An art exhibit entitled “The Creative Curve” is currently showing at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road.
The unsolved homicide of Brandon D’Annunzio continues to be investigated by the East Lansing Police Department. View composite drawings of individuals believed to be involved by clicking above.
The Tuple Bassoon Duo will perform at (SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
The East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, will be closing at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 for the MSU Homecoming parade. The streets leading to and from the library will be blocked.
A new Cultural Economic Development Plan, a blueprint to make greater Lansing the Midwest’s most welcoming destination for artists and creative entrepreneurs, will be announced on Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at E.L. Hannah Community Center.
Go Green! The MSU Homecoming Parade will be held in downtown East Lansing on Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. View street closures by clicking above.
The East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, will be closed on Thursday, Oct.15 for a staff development day.
The East Lansing Historical Society will host a special community program, “Architecture in East Lansing,” on Sunday, Oct 11 at 2 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
Cultural and economic leaders from Greater Lansing's urban core have created a new Cultural Economic Development Plan to guide economic growth and community revitalization through creative entrepreneurship and other arts and cultural opportunities.
East Lansing residents now have the ability to check the status of their absentee voter ballot requests online with the new Absentee Voter Online Tracking Engine (A-VOTE).
The City of East Lansing opened its seasonal recycling drop-off site at Patriarche Park, which offers boxboard and corrugated cardboard recycling.
A donation and grant recently gave the City of East Lansing’s urban forest a boost at a time when local urban forests and forestry budgets everywhere have taken a hard hit due to the loss of ash trees to emerald ash borer.
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is currently investigating the death of William Andrew Briton, a 25-year-old male from Ortonville, Mich.
A water crew will be installing a water valve at the southeast corner of Saginaw Street and Harrison Road Oct. 6.
The City of East Lansing has been awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) for $213,200.
In today’s world of streaming videos, cable access channels, social networking and other Web 2.0 technology, local bodies of government and public organizations across the nation are asking the question: “What is the Role of ‘Public Access’ Now that the Public Has ‘Access’?”
The East Lansing Farmer’s Market will celebrate its 1st Annual Autumn Fest on Sunday, Oct. 4.
Young aspiring actors and actresses are encouraged to come out for open auditions for the All-of-Us Express Children’s Theatre’s (AECT) first production of its 21st season.
Community volunteers are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and join members of the Community Relations Coalition (CRC) at a neighborhood cleanup this Sunday, Oct. 4.
In response to recent news of the state's 11 percent cut to revenue sharing, a group of 130 East Lansing employees have stepped up to offset the City’s Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget shortfall.
Hear MSU alumnus and former mayor, Sam Singh, speak about his 17-month journey around the world at an interactive event entitled "Fostering a Global Community" on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Click here for more information.
The City of East Lansing was awarded with the "Best Web Site Award."
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) honored four young professionals from the City of East Lansing with “10 Over the Next 10” awards at the Grand River Connection’s fourth Tuesday event on Sept. 22.
Construction at the intersection of Saginaw Street and Sunset Lane will continue Wednesday.
The City will hold its second public workshop for its Non-Motorized Transportation Plan on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Join Mark Marabate, who was raised in mid-Michigan and now makes his living as a screenwriter in Hollywood, as he explores the ways that books become films on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Sidewalk repair around East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, will take place this week. Work will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and is slated for completion on Friday, Sept. 18.
The deadline for East Lansing's 2009 Community Photo Contest is fast approaching. It's not too late to show off your photo-taking talent!
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host a concert featuring Jeremy Quentin and Breathe Owl Breathe on Friday, Sept. 25.
State and local officials will be participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the East Lansing Fire Department’s new, 105-foot aerial ladder truck on Monday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at East Lansing Fire Station 1, 1700 Abbot Road.
Check out programs and events going on at the East Lansing Public Library this October.
The Community Relations Coalition will be hosting block parties at Bailey Park on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and at the Red Cedar School on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Both parties will take place from 6-7 p.m.
Former East Lansing mayor and MSU alumnus, Sam Singh, will discuss his recent global travels at a “Fostering a Global Community” event on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road.
The late Kevin A. Kelly, one of the visionaries behind the creation of the East Lansing Soccer Complex, will be honored at a special dedication ceremony on Monday, Sept. 21 at 6:15 p.m.
The Mt. Hope Road reconstruction project is wrapping up and all lanes of the roadway have now been re-opened to traffic.
Community volunteers are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and join members of the Community Relations Coalition (CRC) at a neighborhood cleanup this Sunday, Sept. 13.
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host a concert featuring Steven Leaf and the Pee Wee Project with Dan Pechacek and Caleb Hawley on Friday, Sept. 18.
The Public Art Gallery will unveil “Fine Art: A Collaboration by Artists and Friends” by Michigan State Community Club Art Group, Oct. 4-28. Learn more.
The new East Lansing Farmer's Market will host Spartan Appreciation Day this Sunday, Sept. 13. The first 75 college students who show their college student i.d. at the information booth will receive a $2 gift certificate.
The East Lansing Arts Commission will unveil its latest exhibit, “As I See It,” by local photographer Traci Wightman, Sept. 13-30, at the East Lansing Public Art Gallery. Learn more.
A number of East Lansing public facilities will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Hometown Housing Partnership, Inc. (HHP), Mayberry Homes and the City of East Lansing will host a Housing Fair for interested East Lansing homebuyers on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Avondale Square.
The All-of-Us Express Children’s Theatre Board and City Council recently entered into a merger agreement, bringing operations under the umbrella of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts.
The City is gearing up to open a new student business accelerator in downtown East Lansing.
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) has partnered with the Ingham Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition to provide additional road patrols on Michigan State University (MSU) home football game days in September, October and November of this year.
As part of the One Book, One Community program, book groups and individuals are invited to discuss “The Soloist,” a bestseller by Steve Lopez. The author will join the discussion via video conference. Please call (517) 351-2420 to register for the event.
A free Punk Rope sampler class will be offerend on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 7-8 p.m. at the E.L. Hannah Community Center.
Catch a recording of Lopez's recent visit to East Lansing on Ch. 22, Sundays and Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.
(SCENE) Metrospace is featuring its latest art exhibit, 3 Cities in 3D, Sept. 11-Oct. 18.
Beginning Monday, Aug.31, the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center will be adjusting their pool hours to 1 p.m.-6 p.m. through the end of the season.
Marteiz Brooks, 21, of Lansing and Larry Thornton, 22, of Okemos were arrested by the East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) on Thursday, Aug. 20 for felony possession of stolen property.
Learn about programs, special events and classes taking place in September at the East Lansing Public Library.
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host an all-ages concert featuring Malcolm Rollick, Stargrazer and Daniel Hoover on Saturday, Aug. 29.
The City recently launched a new recycling program for rechargeable batteries.
A FREE Community Fireworks Show will light up Patriarche Park on Wednesday, Aug. 19, beginning at 8 p.m. with live music and refreshments!
The City of East Lansing will continue its popular outdoor Summer Concert Series, featuring eight weekends of live local music, on Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22 from 7-9 p.m. in downtown East Lansing. It’s FREE!
In an effort to help the City of East Lansing meet its current budget challenges, the East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) will be closing on five business days during Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
Community volunteers are needed to help fulfill various duties at this year’s Project Homeless Connect, a One Day, One-Stop Shop for the Greater Lansing community’s homeless population to gain access to vital services.
(SCENE) Metrospace will host a Spit Fire Poetry Slam and Open Mic Night on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
This year’s book selection for One Book, One Community program has sparked the idea for a musical instrument donation drive to benefit MSU’s new Community Music School in Detroit. Click above to learn more.
A bee keeping demonstration will take place at the East Lansing Farmer's Market on Sunday. Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. Don't miss it!
(SCENE) Metrospace, 110 Charles St., will host a concert featuring Chris Bathgate, White Pines and That’s Him! That’s the Guy! on Thursday, Aug. 13.
The East Lansing Department of Public Works is currently participating in the Youth Workforce Development Program (YWDP), a program designed to provide disadvantaged youth with real life workplace experience in local communities across the country.
The East Lansing Police Department (ELPD) is seeking information on four suspicious explosions that have occurred in East Lansing since May.