Summer reveals more to enjoy in East Lansing

By: Allison Bush Posted: 08/07/08 9:17pm Comments: 4

If anybody’s been complaining about the lack of things to do in East Lansing over the summer, they’ve been walking around with their eyes shut.

This is the first summer I’ve stayed in East Lansing, and I’ve been really surprised by the amount of things the city has to offer its residents — there was the Art Festival in May, the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival in June and this weekend is the Great Lakes Folk Festival, which I personally am the most excited about.

Walking leisurely through the city, listening to folk music playing on different stages for three full days sounds like my idea of a relaxing way to spend the weekend.

And apparently, not only will there be music, but there will be art and workshops available, as well.

In my hometown of Rochester, Mich., we have about two festivals — one for Labor Day weekend and one for Memorial Day weekend. Neither of them involve music.

It proves that this city is more than just a college town in that there are such large events during the summer when the majority of students aren’t around.

For most of my three years here, I’ve spent my time so wrapped up in things around campus that it’s taken me until this summer to realize — this city is pretty cool.

Paris Hilton and political ads an odd mix

Posted 08/06 @ 11:11pm (1 comment(s) )

Paris Hilton as president of the United States — as if.

'Weeds' a welcome change from TV drama

Posted 08/05 @ 10:51pm (1 comment(s) )

I remember thinking TV dramas were for lame adults not too long ago. Then again, “when I was a kid,” nobody ever put on “Weeds.”

Fun outings with friends at unexpected places

Posted 08/04 @ 10:50pm (0 comment(s) )

The end of summer is a lot different in college than it was in high school.

'Mamma Mia!' provides lighthearted comedy

Posted 08/03 @ 9:45pm (0 comment(s) )

Whether you’re an ABBA fan or someone who simply enjoys light, feel-good movie- musicals, “Mamma Mia!” is worth checking out.

Battles allow classic heroes, villains to face off

Posted 07/31 @ 9:40pm (0 comment(s) )

Despite my job as entertainment reporter requiring that I moonlight as an expert on what’s cool in the East Lansing area, I still enjoy being a video game geek in my spare time.

Don't forget the value of the cassette

Posted 07/30 @ 9:52pm (1 comment(s) )

Driving around East Lansing on a daily basis, I constantly find all my favorite radio stations are filled with annoying commercials or boring morning talk shows.

Playgrounds fun for adults, too

Posted 07/29 @ 9:01pm (1 comment(s) )

I have at least five mosquito bites on my right foot alone from an excursion I took with a friend Friday night. They itch so horribly, I can’t wear socks and shoes, but anyone reading this knows how a mosquito bite feels: They’re part of the human experience nearly everyone has shared.