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“I’ve never taken an art class,” Gude said. “It all came from me going to my room and finding a love for drawing. One day I decided painting must be just filling in and coloring your drawings, so I tried that. You know – you do something enough, and you get pretty good at it.” Sarah Spohn has the story.

In August, Curatorial Assistant Georgia Enger told us about art, her background, and the goals of the Broad Art Lab. ELi Summer Youth Journalism Program grad Somer Sodeman has the story.

Now The Landmark is seeking urban professionals, along with MSU students. ELi's Alice Dreger reports on the marketing shift, and tells you what the apartments will cost.

Amanda Harrell-Seyburn of east arbor architecture tells ELi, “The gallery is perfect for video installation and this collaboration fulfills a desire to bring installation art to the East Lansing community.” What's the film about, and when can you see it, free of charge?

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, author of memoir "My Beloved World" will be in East Lansing this week for the annual One Book One Community event. ELi's Casandra Eriksen reports.

It's been two years since the public had access to the FRIB at MSU, and this weekend it again welcomes visitors for tours that include the National Superconducting Cycoltron Lab. This ELi report brought to you by Noa Karszai, participant in ELi's Summer Youth Journalism Program.

Earlier in July, ELi called for essays on the income tax ballot proposal from people who lived, worked and/or attended school in East Lansing. Here are six of them, three "yes" and three "no," from a variety of perspectives including retirees, an MSU student and a member of City Council.

ELi's Evan Dempsey tells you about a popular local series that recently provided the opportunity to learn about fungicidal programs and hear famous jazz standards performed live. But maybe you'd prefer Romani-style jazz paired with a tour on toxic plants?

A mailer is urging retirees to “Give yourself a (tax) break!” by voting yes on an income tax for East Lansing. Say what? ELi explains.

Twenty-two years ago, East Lansing's City Council asked the Arts Commission to "put on some jazz concerts." Beth and Al Cafagna stepped up, and they're still filling our City's streets with jazz for one weekend every June. Sarah Spohn reports.

MSU says that, in light of the Nassar settlement, it doesn't have funds to help East Lansing more with the cost of providing MSU emergency services. ELi's Alice Dreger and Ann Nichols report.

1968 was a time of change and social unrest at the national level, from the Vietnam War to the Democratic Convention in Chicago. An event tonight will focus on what was happening here at home during that tumultuous year. Karessa Wheeler reports. 

MSU is in the early stages of planning a multi-generational housing project that would provide living space for employees, senior citizens, and families with children. The area is in the ELPS district. Tom Oswald reports for ELi.

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.

A recent reception at East Lansing High School gave participants in an Intercultural Dialogue workshop a chance to display and discuss their final projects. Karessa Wheeler reports.