Arts and Culture

A sure sign of Spring – Easter egg hunts and butterflies

From Easter egg hunts and bunny photo ops to brunch buffets and butterflies in bloom, early April is packed with family-friendly events across the Great Lakes Bay Region.

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New chapter begins for the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library during open house week

Final preparations are underway for the much-anticipated unveiling of new and improved spaces within the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland.

New piercer joins Brass Cat Tattoo in Midland 

Maggie Davis, of Piercing by Maggie, brings expanded body art services to the Ashman Circle studio

Creative 360 kicks off the year with art and comedy

Creative 360 is kicking off January with art and laughter, opening its “Animals in Art” exhibition and welcoming back the Dad Joke Show.

Celebration at Chippewa Nature Center honors winter solstice

Midland residents gathered at Chippewa Nature Center on Saturday, Dec. 20, to mark the winter solstice.

From Whoville to Coleman: Four magical stops this holiday season

Midland-area events are serving up laughter, magic, and holiday cheer for all ages.

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Midland Center for the Arts opens the holiday season with crowd-pleasing performances

Two major shows closed out November at the Midland Center for the Arts, with Cirque Dreams Holidaze and Six: The Musical each drawing strong crowds.

The Santa House will be open daily from Nov. 27 to Dec. 23.
Start of December brings arts, concerts, and holiday fun to Midland

The first two weeks of December are set to ring in the holiday season all across Midland County.

Live Oak Coffeehouse to open new location in former Grove Tea Lounge

Coffee and a Culture of Community to expand into another Midland neighborhood.

Bonham's shot of the Tridge on a sunny day with hot air balloons.
More than a place to retire: The heart and humanity of Midland

Midland’s recent recognition as the nation’s best place to retire highlights what residents have long known: the city’s real strength lies in its people.

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