Arts and Culture

A sign greets visitors to the refreshed offerings at the Frankenlust Township Nature Park. An open house will be held at the park on June 16.

Frankenlust Township Nature Park enhances its offerings to appeal to more diverse visitors

Friends add benches, hammock poles, docks, and more to Frankenlust Township Nature Park.

Latest in Arts and Culture
This summer marks the fourth season for the Thursdays at Uptown Concert Series.
Music, movies, and more will keep Bay City entertaining this summer

Live performances, feature movies, and events all are planned for Bay City this summer.

Wampum crosses the finish line in a Main & Jib race.
Sailboat racing in the Saginaw Bay should be on your bucket list

Ben Tierney describes the unique thrills of sailing across the Saginaw Bay.

New Restaurant Focuses on ‘Bird, Bacon, Bun’ Menu Items

A new restaurant, Winner Winner, is now open in Midland. The business features chicken. It's located on Midland's east side.  

British subjects living in the region plan to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Downtown Bay City in June.
Celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with a family party in Downtown Bay City

A handful of British subjects living in the Great Lakes Bay Region are planning a once-in-a lifetime celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  

Jessica & Steve Roth will perform at the event on Sat, May 21st.
Sanford concert celebrates recovery and rebuilding for flood anniversary

Coleman Faith United Methodist Church is hosting a concert on Saturday, May 21. The event, which includes food and music, celebrates the survivor spirit across the flood-affected communities, and honors those who helped with rebuilding and recovery.   

The family-friendly movie, 'Project Red,' tells an updated story of Little Red Riding Hood. It features, actors Jacob Lousbury as Liam and Justine Brooks as Rebecca Redding. Zach Hamilla is on the far right and Josh Sobeck (sound) at left.
The story of Little Red Riding Hood gets updated in a film shot in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Taylor Gradowski of Good Harbor Blue tells a new version of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf.  

The Midland Area Farmers Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am-1pm.
Midland Area Farmers Market is open for the season

This past Saturday marked the official  opening for the Midland Area Farmers Market 2022 season. The market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dow Diamond East parking lot.

The information on how to keep kids safe while online has become “more of a need.”
Free seminar for parents to address how to keep kids safe online

Digital Mitten, a local social media company,  will host a parent seminar at Bay City Western High School on Tuesday, May 17th, at 6:30 p.m. titled “Keeping Kids Safe Online.”  

Eric Fisher, AgrisScience instructor, with some of the students
Coleman’s Agriscience Program: A Hands-On Approach to Career Readiness

With 25% of the workforce having a connection to agriculture, Coleman Community School’s Agriscience Program aims to prepare students for the many career possibilities in their future.   

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