Arts & Cultures
Little Local Joys: Taking the Chill Out of Winter Pastimes
By 
Ann Kammerer |
Jon Eguia is embracing the cold by making ice sculptures. He hopes to inspire others this winter. Ann Kammerer shares his story.
Arts & Cultures
Real Snow Inspires Snow Creatures in East Lansing
By 
Alice Dreger |
The presence of abundant, excellent, easy-packing snow has inspired many in East Lansing to go outside and get creative. Jean Weir brings us a delightful selection. Share yours!
Arts & Cultures
UPDATED: Holiday Events to Enjoy During the Pandemic
By 
Sarah Spohn |
Sarah Spohn brings an update about a virtual concert available for streaming, beginning today.
Arts & Cultures
Devoted Quilter Creates Thousands of Lifesaving Masks from Scraps
By Ann Kammerer |
Dottie Hoopingarner has sewn nearly 2,000 masks during the pandemic. Ann Kammerer brings you this story after a reader first brought it to ELi’s attention.
Arts & Cultures
Stone from Biggby Coffee Shop Gets New Home
By Sarah Spohn |
Sad to see the Biggby on Grand River Ave. close and later be demolished? Sarah Spohn tells us about the building’s afterlife.
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East Lansing Offering Buddy Basketball Program This Winter
By 
Andrew Graham |
The program for little kids is tentatively scheduled to begin in January. If public health orders make it a no-go, registrants will be fully reimbursed. Andrew Graham brings you the details.
Arts & Cultures
Local Musician Jonathan Townley Releases Debut Album
By Sarah Spohn |
Local musician Jonathan Townley released his first album yesterday. Sarah Spohn tells us what inspired him and where to find his music.
Arts & Cultures
Little Local Joys: Friendship Grows In a Backyard Garden
By Ann Kammerer |
Joe Natoli and Greg Bonito share a garden in the Oakwood neighborhood of East Lansing. There, the friendship grows.
Arts & Cultures
Little Local Joys: The Puzzle Exchange
By Ann Kammerer |
“We didn’t realize how much puzzles were in demand until we needed more.”
Arts & Cultures
Little Local Joys: Modern Meets Medieval in Basement Build
By Ann Kammerer |
In our continuing series on small joys during the stay-at-home orders, we bring you the story of one teenager’s basement quest to build a pipe organ from scratch.