Arts and Culture

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region set up an informational table at a recent Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Eye Opener Breakfast.

More than 60 kids are waiting for mentors in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region needs adult volunteers to serve as mentors to at-risk kids in the area. The program makes a big difference in the lives of kids.

Latest in Arts and Culture
Sip, savor, and support The Arc of the Bay during an April 24 fundraiser

Empty Canvas Concert at the State Theatre offers ticket-buyers the chance to enjoy art, music, wine, and chocolate while helping out a local nonprofit.

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.
Experience local charm when summer brings festivals and more to Bay County

Get out your calendars, summer fun is just around the corner. Highlights include the return of the Appledore IV, the Bay City Fireworks Festival, and Wednesdays in the Park.

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
Give Local Bay 2025 is bigger than ever, with teen involvement and more activities

Give Local Bay event on May 6 raises money for more than 50 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties. The event also aims to raise the visibility of nonprofits in our community while encouraging youth philanthropy.

Josh Holliday
New VP of Marketing, Communications & Sales at Midland Center for the Arts is a familiar face

Midland Center for the Arts is welcoming back a familiar face, Josh Holliday, to his new role of Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sales.

Alexy Woody
Exploring the arts & outer space: Meet Alex Woody

Alex Woody, Communications and Public Relations Manager at Midland Center for the Arts, found a passion for arts storytelling through theater. 

Midland Mall Comic Con levels up with record attendance

Midland Mall Comic Con’s fifth annual gathering captivated over 9000 visitors with an array of cosplay contests, gaming tournaments, and diverse vendors, breaking previous attendance records.

The Bay City Noon Optimist Club is preparing its annual recognition of the area’s young Unsung Heroes at its Youth Appreciation luncheon on March 17.
Optimist Club travelogue series ends in March

The final film in the Bay City Noon Optimist Club Travel & Adventure Cinema Series documents the life and work of Sebastião Salgado. It is narrated by his son, Juliano Salgado, and Wim Wenders.

During Thelen Free Art Fridays this summer, visitors can use materials inside Studio 23's art lab to create their own artwork.
Everyone is invited to participate in an inclusive art exhibit coming to Studio 23 in April

Community workshops, sensory-friendly hours, and an invitation for field trips all are part of the Access•ABILITY exhibit coming to Studio 23/The Arts Center this spring.

Marketing & Management students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center created a display to promote the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Voices of Youth: The 2025 Bay City’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration marks 70 years of tradition

In 1955, four men staged a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Bay City, attracting about 10,000 people. Today, that parade has grown into a multi-day event that brings together people from all over Michigan  

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