Arts and Culture

The sauce for the coney dogs is made from scratch at U.S. Coney and Cone.

New restaurant in Midland features coney dogs and ice cream

Andy & Nathan’s U.S.Coney & Cone has become a hot spot for Midland diners since it opened in early January. The brick and mortar restaurant serves coney dogs, sandwiches, burgers, ice cream, shakes, malts, and more. 

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The Annual Bay City Fireworks Festival fills the sky with lights and the parks with music and carnival rides on July 4, 5, and 6..
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FireHouse, known for its chart-topping hits in the early 1990s, headlines the Bay City Fireworks Festival 2023.

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Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs will be held Sat-Sun, March 4 & 5.
Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs invites families for playful fun

The Midland Mall Comic Con and Dinosaurs returns March 4 & 5, inviting families for free fun, games, cosplay contests, dino digs, artists, authors, vendors, superhero stations, and more.

Mode's Tavern opened in 2020 and quickly became a staple for live music and fundraising. In April, a fire destroyed the business. But Matt and Jill Nemode say they'll open Mode's Tavern again.
Mode’s Tavern engages #givebackmode to raise $11,000 for local organizations

Mode’s Tavern strives to do more for the community than just serve good burgers and beer. With 40 fundraisers under their belts, owners Jill and Matt Nemode have distributed thousands of fundraising dollars back to the community.  

Big O Burgers and Barbecue now open in Midland
Big O Burgers and Barbecue expands with Midland location

Big O Burgers and Barbecue has expanded to include a third location, which opened in early February in Midland. The brick and mortar has roots in Saginaw, and will serve burgers, wings, brisket, rib tips, tacos.

Breaking Bread Village leads the conversation

The founder of a unique Midland non-profit is creating opportunities for people to talk about challenging issues in our times.  

Today, the Third Street Waterfall Park provides a picturesque backdrop for senior photos and selfies. A century ago, though, it was in the midst of a district known for debauchery.
Project aims to showcase forgotten stories from Bay City, Mid-Michigan, Flint, and the Thumb

Local writers and a UM-Flint professor are collaborating to build a printed guide, website, and app highlighting the Great Lakes Bay Region including Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, Flint, Owosso, Lapeer, and the Thumb. The goal is to tell stories from the region and detail its profound influence on all of Michigan.   

Build Like A Girl features several hands-on activities.
‘Build like a girl’ event invites young females to experience construction hands-on

Free workshop invites 5-12 grade females to participate in a hands-on exploration day of the construction industry. on Tues, Feb. 28  at The Great Hall in Midland. 

Midland County to receive $3.75 million for flood control

Almost three years have passed since the breach of two dams on the Tittabawassee River. A local committee keeps working to reduce the risk of future flooding.

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