Arts and Culture

Jimmy Greene is the sales director special events for the Memorial Cup and Saginaw Spirit.

One of hockey’s bigger events will soon face off in the Great Lakes Bay Region

The Memorial Cup, a hockey tradition, is the focus of our Profile Q & A with Jimmy Greene.

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Toboggan Run at Midland's City Forest
City of Midland offers outdoor recreation to enjoy this winter

City of Midland Parks and Recreation has multiple parks, trails, sledding hills, ice skating rinks, cross-country skiing and seasonal events to help heat up the cold weather season.

A winter's walk on the Pere Marquette Rail Triail.
Midland County Winter Recreation

Winter’s finally here.  Midland County has some nice offerings to help you enjoy the snow and cold.

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Winter is the time to celebrate with comfort foods, natural beauty, and local entertainment venues

Whether you celebrate winter's beauty while walking on a trail near the Saginaw River or sipping a hot chocolate inside a warm, cozy restaurant, the Great Lakes Bay Region offers a variety of winter wonderland experiences.

Fresh look to the bar at Tavern on Main
Tavern on Main moves closer to opening

A new bar/restaurant in Midland is moving closer to opening. The owner is a long-time restauranteur.

Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event.
Un informe destaca la necesidad de una atención y educación más completas y equitativas en la primer

En el condado de Kent, estas barreras están perfectamente ilustradas por un informe publicado recientemente, Split by More Than the Grand River: Cómo la Desigualdad en el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil Asequible Divide el Condado de Kent. 

Ball drop on New Year's Eve at Midnight on Main
Ring in the New Year with Midnight on Main at Dow Diamond

Another year has come and is just about gone, so it’s time to party! Dow Diamond transforms from a baseball stadium to an upscale NYE party on Dec. 31 with live music, a DJ, dancing, food, drinks, a midnight ball drop, and fireworks. 

Two of the younger participants in the Midland Chess Club.
Midland Chess Club provides social space for all ages and ability levels

Time at home during the pandemic and The Queen’s Gambit miniseries helped launch the Midland Chess Club last year. The group meets at Creative 360’s downtown location on Thursday evenings.

Heather displays her work at Creative 360.
Creative 360 invites community to explore inclusive Artshop classes

Creative 360 is hosting an Artshop open house event on Jan. 9. The center will showcase its wide range of classes and inclusive programming designed for people of all ages and abilities.

Hope for the Holidays: Local agencies playing Santa for families who need a little extra right now

The Great Lakes Bay Region has resources ready to help those struggling financially this holiday season.  

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