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Director previews 51st EL Art Festival

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The East Lansing Art Festival returns this weekend for its 51st run. The two-day event in the city’s downtown core features more than 180 artists and musicians. For many long-time attendees, the East Lansing Art Festival signals the unofficial start of summer.Current State’s Kevin Lavery speaks with festival director Michelle Carlson about this year’s event. This is her first year as director.

She says the last minute logistics are running smoothly.

 

Kevin Lavery served as a general assignment reporter and occasional local host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered before retiring in 2023.
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