Arts and Culture

The Commons on a summer evening in downtown Midland.

The Commons is on Midland’s front porch

The effort to make Main Street a gathering space to eat, drink, and enjoy music returns for a fourth season in downtown Midland.   

Latest in Arts and Culture
Over 100 artists will display their works at the Summer Art Fair in downtown Midland, June 3-4.
Summer Art Fair adds to a full weekend lineup of creative family fun

The Summer Art Fair headlines a full weekend lineup of creative family fun in downtown Midland, June 3-4. The Midland Center for the Arts free outdoor event includes fine art by hundreds of vendors, kids activities, live music, and more.   

Flowers on sale at the Farmers Market
Farmers Market kicks off the 2023 season

The Midland Area Farmers Market is now open, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the fall.

Creative 360: Laura Brigham - Public Relations Coordinator, Laura Vosejpka - Executive Director, Colleen Reed - Curator and Program Director in new location.
Creative 360 is on the move

The move to a new facility will create better access and more opportunities at Creative 360.    

Cirque Dreams Holidaze will get the audience into the holiday spirit.
Midland Center for the Arts reveals lineup for upcoming performing arts season

Midland Center for the Arts upcoming season includes Broadway shows, symphony performances, community theatre, cultural perspectives, and cutting-edge performances intertwining art, science, and history.

One of the displays at Bookmarks features books with Michigan themes.
A new Midland bookstore starts first chapter downtown

You can browse the shelves or sit and read at Bookmarks, now open on Townsend Street in Midland.

Over 80 vendors will showcase their wares and services.
Inspiration for your next home improvement

The Home & Outdoor Living Expo returns to Dow Diamond, April 29-30.

Aerial view of the Tridge and riverfront
City parks and rec to review master plan for $14.1 million riverfront project

Plans are underway to redevelop the riverfront in downtown Midland.

The series of STEM-based adventures provides educational, engaging entertainment for kids and families during seasonal and holiday breaks.
STEM Staycations encourage families to explore locally this spring break

Spring break means travel for many families, but a regional campaign, STEM Staycation Promotions, is tailored to those who are looking to explore locally.   

Lou E. Loon is the mascot of the Great Lakes Loons.
Loons hope to make more memories in 2023

The Great Lakes Loons are just two weeks away from opening their baseball season with a focus on creating a great experience for fans.  

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