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Posted on: June 1, 2023

East Lansing Farmers Market Opening Day Set for This Weekend!

Opening Day June 4, 2023, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 280 Valley Court

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to attend the ceremonial ringing of the “market bell” to open the 2023 East Lansing Farmers Market season with East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon this Sunday, June 4 at 10 a.m. 

The East Lansing Farmer...

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News - Downtown East Lansing
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Student Artists Showcased in Rotating Art Display in Downtown East Lansing

Display panel featuring artwork from Advanced Placement art students

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to share the work of East Lansing High School (ELHS) students in the rotating art display on the north side of the Division Street Garage along Albert Avenue. ...

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News - Downtown East Lansing
Posted on: May 26, 2023

ELAF Announces 60th Annual Award Winners

Collage of 2023 ELAF winners

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Awards totaling $6,000 were presented to artists at last weekend’s 60th Annual East Lansing Art Festival (ELAF). They include:

  • Diamond Purchase Award: Inty Muenala (2D Mixed Media)Sponsored by Michigan State Univer...
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News - Downtown East Lansing
Posted on: April 17, 2023

Downtown East Lansing Businesses Display Art Made by Local K-12 Students

Children's art hangs on the walls outside Skin Studio

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are invited to visit downtown East Lansing for a special art exhibit featuring artwork made by local students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The exhibit runs now through June 3.

Students and teachers from all ...

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News - Downtown East Lansing
Posted on: May 2, 2023

Community Members Invited to Albert EL Fresco Grand Reopening on May 11

People playing a giant Connect 4 game, others sit on benches or walk in downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to announce the grand reopening of Albert EL Fresco on Thursday, May 11, from 5-9 p.m.

Albert EL Fresco is located on Albert Avenue, between Abbot Road and M.A...

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News - Downtown East Lansing
Posted on: March 30, 2023

Downtown East Lansing’s Risky Studios to Celebrate Grand Reopening at New, Expanded Location

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Management Board (DMB) is pleased to announce that Risky Studios will be celebrating its grand reopening at a new, expanded location in downtown East Lansing on Saturday, April 15. The grand reopen...

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News - Downtown East Lansing
Posted on: February 21, 2023

DDA Partners with MSU Broad Art Museum to Bring New Art Exhibition to Downtown East Lansing

Art panel being inserted into frame in downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is pleased to, once again, partner with the Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University (MSU Broad Art Museum) to bring new art to downtown East Lansing for the community to enj...

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News - Downtown East Lansing
Posted on: December 11, 2020

Downtown East Lansing eGift Card Program

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Community members can give the gift of shopping and dining local with the purchase of Downtown East Lansing eGift Cards.

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Posted on: July 22, 2021

Live Parking Availability in Downtown East Lansing

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Find a real-time count of available parking spaces in downtown East Lansing's gated garages and lots.

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Posted on: January 16, 2020

Parking Validation in Downtown East Lansing

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Find a list of the businesses in downtown East Lansing that validate parking for their customers.

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Posted on: January 16, 2020

Parking Options in Downtown East Lansing

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Convenient, ample and affordable parking is located throughout downtown East Lansing. Garages and surface lots are just steps from the shops, eateries and other businesses that make downtown East Lansing a unique destination. Parking is also located just ...

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Posted on: December 28, 2020

NEW! Downtown East Lansing Web App Launches

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The City of East Lansing has launched Explore Downtown East Lansing, a new web app that allows community members to find the location, business name, address, block number and website for each business in downtown East Lansing using an interactive map. Th...

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