Arts and Culture

Daniel Shook & Sean Paisley at Virtue Spirits Distillery

Bourbon Junkies set to open a distillery

The proof is in the pour for two local entrepreneurs who've turned a hobby into internet stardom and a new distillery.

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Participants gather for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk
Downtown kicks off lineup of holiday events

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With a holiday open house, cocoa crawl, jingle bell fun run, holly jolly days, and an adult ugly sweater bar crawl, there’s something for everyone.   

Santa House volunteer Kimberly Zimmer-Janeczko & Santa Claus
Be one of Santa’s helpers!

Get in the Christmas spirit by volunteering at the Santa House in Midland.

New lighting being installed at Dow Diamond.
Reinvestment in Dow Diamond

Let there be light (and some other less visible projects) at the home of the Great Lakes Loons.

Celebrate Halloween in downtown Midland
Boo! Check out Halloween fun in Midland.

Plenty of activities to choose from to celebrate Halloween in Midland.

The Dow Tennis Classic is a WTA 125 event.
Dow Tennis Classic brings elite players to Midland

The 35th Dow Tennis Classic is back at the Greater Midland Tennis Center from Oct. 30 - Nov. 5. The event invites the community to witness some of the sport’s top-ranked players, participate in free youth activities, and enjoy food and drink.

Matt Smith, trout fishing in northern Michigan
Profile Q & A with Matt Smith, Outdoorsman/Realtor

Matt Smith is an outdoorsman and a businessman. He’s been able to combine what he loves doing with earning a living. In our Profile Q & A, we learn why Matt loves to hunt and fish, and we get his thoughts on the value of recreational property and what it means to our economy.

Live and Let Live Mural now at Creative 360
John Pratt Mosaic House demolished, Creative 360 preserves the murals

A home and local attraction with an interesting history involving art and mental illness will still have a presence despite being torn down.

Islamic Center of Midland
Islamic Center of Midland invites community to meet their Muslim neighbors

The open house takes place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and includes cultural displays and speakers.

The Becnel Residence by Francis "Red" Warner
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio celebrates Midland’s resiliency

Midland has been through a lot, yet come out on top. The latest public tours hosted by the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio celebrate the community’s resiliency and beauty, showcasing three separate Mid-Century Modern homes.

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