Arts and Culture

A sunset cruise aboard the Princess Wenonah includes music, food, and a view of the bridges of Bay City. During the week, the Princess Wenonah offers free history tours. The tours quickly sell out.

School may be on the horizon, but summer fun will linger a few more weeks

The days are getting shorter, but summer is far from over. There's still plenty of time to shop at a farmers market, enjoy an outdoor concert, take a hike in a new park, or walk around a summer festival.

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Great White will take the stage at the Labadie Rib Fest on Fri., July 25, as part of a four-day music and BBQ celebration.
Great White continues to evolve and rock on, bringing its classic rock to the Labadie Rib Fest stage

For nearly 50 years, Great White has defied easy categorization and the fickle nature of the music industry, achieving success in several different decades.

Midland brings summer fun with sidewalk sales, adult recess, and photo contest

Downtown Midland comes alive this summer with sidewalk sales, weekly adult recess activities, and a photo contest inviting residents to capture life in their community.

Midland River Days 2025: Family fun, food, live music, and hot air balloons

Once a tribute to Midland’s history, River Days has evolved into a major family festival featuring balloons, food, music, and community fun at the Tridge.

Restoration work on the Frank N. Anderson Nature Trail removed tree branches that had pushed bumps into the paved pathway.
Hikers and bikers applaud the volunteers who repaired the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail

Users are praising restoration work on the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail. Over a half mile of the popular trail – focused on the stretch between Lauria Road and Mussell Beach Drive-In – underwent extensive repairs.

Princess Wenonah sails through Bay City’s history

Visitors to the Princess Wenonah learn about local history while viewing freighters close up, observing local wildlife and activities on the Saginaw River, and gaining a unique perspective on the city's bridges.

Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.  

For nearly 20 years, Andy Reed has worked on a variety of musical projects out of his basement studio. Today, his studio is getting attention from his peers in Nashville and beyond.
Why artists travel miles for Reed Recording Studio’s distinctive audio

Andy Reed – and his Reed Recording Studio in Bay City – has built a national reputation.  

The Esther Gerstacker Fireworks Show starts at 9:45pm on Sat, August 5.
Midland to host Fourth of July block party with music, baseball, and fireworks

Midland will celebrate July Fourth with live music, food, baseball, and fireworks across downtown and Dow Diamond, offering all-day, family-friendly festivities for the community.

Midland Center for the Arts closes out June with musical tribute, global concert and youth theater

Midland Center for the Arts ends June with three shows: a musical celebrating Tina Turner’s rise, the Camerata Singers’ Pan-American concert, and Freaky Friday. musical.

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