Arts and Culture

Automated and aerial: Drone & Robotics Festival takes over Jack Barstow Municipal Airport

The first ever Drone & Robotics Festival brought the community together around some pretty cool technology with the aim of highlighting aviation as a growing STEM field.

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Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council connects with industry stakeholders in Midland across pipeline

The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council recently connected with a large group of Midland outdoor recreation enthusiasts, business owners and nonprofits after being appointed by Governor Whitmer last month.

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Thoughts on Impermanence: A conversation with artist Armin Mersmann

After 29 years with Midland Center for the Arts, Armin Mersmann was selected for the famed Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center in Cincinnati. We talk to him about art, teaching and what inspires him.

Saltwater, sinking lines & scenic escapes: A look into adventure travel with Little Forks Outfitters

From Yellowstone to Christmas Island, we take a look inside adventure travel with Bo Brines and Little Forks Outfitters.

Dust Stompers line up to dance their way across Mid-Michigan

The veterean-led group uses line dancing to empower people and give back to the community.

Bring on the butterflies: Behind the scenes at Dow Gardens ‘Butterflies in Bloom’

The Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom programs brings in over 4,000 butterflies each year from all over the world and requires the effort of more than 75 volunteers. We go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to pull the effort off.

Donut fear, you have many options made from scratch

It's Pi Day, which we didn't actually plan for, but here are some of the best made-from-scratch options for fresh donuts in the region and what goes into making them each day.

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance unveils theatre production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ with community partners

It's coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region! Thanks to the GLBRA, Midland Center for the Arts, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre and Bay City Players, a regional production of Mamma Mia! is scheduled for September 2019.

Worship and wonder: Mid-Century Modern churches in Midland

Take a look inside three of Midland's places of worship known for their striking, Mid-Century Modern architecture.

The growing STEM Ecosystem in the Great Lakes Bay Region

With the help of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, our community is home to several resources to help local students get involved with STEM education in order to prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.

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