Arts and Culture

Q&A with Wendy Traschen of Bolger + Battle on 25 years in business

Wendy Trashchen, owner of Bolger + Battle Marketing Communications is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the business soon. We talk to this Downtown Midland mover and shaker on B+B's culture, who inspires her and how communication has changed in the digital age.

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Dust Stompers line up to dance their way across Mid-Michigan

The veterean-led group uses line dancing to empower people and give back to the community.

The Dust Stompers gathered for the Line Dance Under the Stars in 2018
Dust Stompers line up to dance their way across Bay County and Mid-Michigan

The veterean-led group uses line dancing to empower people and give back to the community. 

Bring on the butterflies: Behind the scenes at Dow Gardens ‘Butterflies in Bloom’

The Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom programs brings in over 4,000 butterflies each year from all over the world and requires the effort of more than 75 volunteers. We go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to pull the effort off.

Q&A with Hidden Harvest President and CEO Samantha McKenzie

Hidden Harvest allocates food and food waste to many organizations in the Great Lakes Bay. We talk to President and CEO Samantha McKenzie on how you can get involved, balancing work and life while running a non-profit and her favorite thing to do for fun.

Donut fear, you have many options made from scratch

It's Pi Day, which we didn't actually plan for, but here are some of the best made-from-scratch options for fresh donuts in the region and what goes into making them each day.

Q&A with Jenny Saxman from Swae Detox Wellness Spa

The owner of Downtown Midland's newest wellness spa talks to us on moving back home from California, holistic wellness and her self-care 'must haves'.

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance unveils theatre production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ with community partners

It's coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region! Thanks to the GLBRA, Midland Center for the Arts, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre and Bay City Players, a regional production of Mamma Mia! is scheduled for September 2019.

Issue Media Group set to launch community-driven publication The Hub in Springfield, Ohio

Issue Media Group launches new publication with a focus on Springfield, Ohio.

Worship and wonder: Mid-Century Modern churches in Midland

Take a look inside three of Midland's places of worship known for their striking, Mid-Century Modern architecture.

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