Arts and Culture

MLK Jr. Drum Major Award recipient Smallwood Holoman, Jr. of Midland

Profile Q&A with Smallwood Holoman

In this Profile Q&A, we meet Smallwood Holoman Jr., a recipient of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award. His efforts have had an impact on our community and beyond.  

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Hands-on activities for kids of all ages
Kids Day at the Mall

Do you and your kids need a cure for the winter doldrums?  An event at the Midland Mall is what’s prescribed.  

Lunar New Year event hopes to celebrate cultures and togetherness

For the first time ever, Midland is hosting its own Lunar New Year event. The family-friendly, inclusive party includes food tastings, drinks, educational activities, fireworks, and more on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Dow Diamond.

Leopard Print Books is housed within The Vintage Greenhouse at 925 N. Water St. The Banned Book Club meets at coffee shops in Bay City, Midland, and Saginaw. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Veitengruber)
New book club commits to reading banned and challenged books every month

Community connection, cohesion, and cultural awareness are all goals of Leopard Print Books’ proprietress, Andrea Richmond, and the newly-formed Banned Book Club.

Jon Loos is the new president and CEO of Midland Center for the Arts.
New President and CEO for the Center for the Arts

A familiar face has been selected to lead Midland Center for the Arts

Dow Diamond transforms from stadium into party central for Midnight on Main

It’s time to ring in the New Year at a totally-transformed Dow Diamond. Midnight on Main takes place Dec. 31 with DJs, dancing, live music, games, food, drinks, midnight ball drop, fireworks, and more.

Greg Dorrien is the executive director of the West Midland Family Center.
Year in Review: West Midland Family Center with Greg Dorrien

A year in review and a look ahead with the executive director of the West Midland Family Center, Greg Dorrien.

Horse-drawn carriage rides are offered for a few hours on Sundays between now and Christmas.
Bay City shines bright like a diamond during the holiday season

Elaborate holiday displays fill Bay City with light and color, thanks to the work of local volunteers and business owners.

Whether you’re skating, sledding, shopping, or building snowmen, there’s nothing like a hot cup of Joe to warm you back up on a cold Michigan day. (Photo courtesy of Populace Coffee)
No matter how you take your coffee, there’s always a tasty cup waiting for you in Bay City

Bay City's coffee shops offer warm beverages and fresh baked goods alongside poetry readings and live musical performances. 

Jan VanNostrand, at right, leads the group of crafters. People of all skill levels are welcome at the Tuesday morning meetings.
Crafters group at the library is a tight-knit bunch spinning a warmer winter for many

Knitters and crocheters meet inside three Bay County Library System branches to share tips, tricks, and enjoy each other’s company  

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