Arts and Culture

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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The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024.
From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Inspired by a string of recent disasters, the START Collaborative aims to address unmet needs in Otsego County through collaboration between nonprofits, schools, hospitals, government entities, and businesses.

The local NAACP marks Juneteenth with two celebrations in Bay City

A free health and wellness fair and a party in Wenonah Park each mark the 2025 observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in 1865.

Strawberries are at the heart of a sweet fundraiser

The fundraiser benefits the Arc of Bay County, which provides advocacy and support services to people of all ages with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 

Riverside Art Festival returns to Downtown Bay City this weekend

The Riverside Art Festival is expected to fill Downtown Bay City with art, music, food, and thousands of people on June 14 and 15.

Forgot your life jacket at home while visiting the Bay City State Park? No problem. You can borrow one for the day.
Voices of Youth: Five ideas for kids and teens to unlock summer adventures

Right now, the 2025-26 school year feels far away, but it will arrive faster than you think. Make a plan now to make the most of this summer.

Wampum crosses the finish line in a Main & Jib race.
‘Family Fun Racing’ program sets sail to boost Saginaw Bay’s race scene

A new training initiative aims to teach sailors how to race on sailboats. The program hopes to get more people involved in races on the Saginaw Bay.

The Summer Art Fair runs Saturday-Sunday, June 3-4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Midland’s summer favorites set to return with art, music and family fun

Midland’s beloved summer traditions are gearing up for their return, with a full slate of outdoor events planned to bring art, music, and family fun back to the heart of downtown.

The 2025 Friends of the Bay County Library System is set for July 31-Aug. 2
Annual book sale is a page-turning opportunity to support your community

Your next great read (or ten great reads) await at the 2025 Friends of the Bay County Library System Book Sale, set for July 31-Aug. 2.   

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.
Labadie Rib Fest returns, bringing barbecue, music, and more, to Veterans Park this summer

The Labadie Rib Fest takes place in Veterans Memorial Park on Bay City’s West Side from July 24 through 27.  

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