Arts and Culture

Bay City turns green with shamrocks and shenanigans this weekend

The Bay City St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities include a parade, races, music, and, of course, green beer.  

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Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools

Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.  

Polka music benefits a softball team and Good Samaritan Rescue Mission

The Steve Drzewicki Band is the featured performer during a benefit concert on Sat., March 8.  

In 2013, the Oscar P. & Louise H. Osthelder Advisory Fund granted New Dimensions $3,000 to build a new shed to store lawn care equipment. (Photo courtesy of New Dimensions)
New Dimensions launches an annual talent show. Auditions open soon.

Auditions for the Sat., April 26 talent show take place later this month. The deadline to apply to audition is Mon., March 10.  

Midland Center for the Arts unveils spring lineup and summer camp registration

Midland Center for the Arts is rolling out its spring programs, events, and ticket sales for shows running through June, offering a variety of experiences for all ages. 

Photo courtesy of the Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum
Bay City’s oldest firehouse is coming back to life as a museum

The Antique Toy & Firehouse Museum is renovating the former Fire Station No. 3, located at the edge of Downtown Bay City. In the end, the building will house fire trucks and toys, classrooms for lessons in fire safety, and even offer space to two other local history organizations.  

‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ touches down exclusively in Midland

Step into genuine ISS footage, witness Earth from orbit, and join astronauts’ daily routines at Space Explorers: The Infinite, an exclusive Midland virtual reality exhibition.

Jessica Chai speaks with Max Loves Midland
Celebrating culture and youth leadership: Meet Jessica Chai

Meet Jessica Chai, a senior at Dow High School and Co-Chair of the upcoming Midland Lunar New Year Celebration at Dow Diamond.

From Bay City’s South End, the Broadway Family Grill serves up hope

Restaurant owner Hank Ryan isn’t just serving food, he’s serving the community. The Broadway Family Grill offers meals to those who can’t afford them, cold-weather clothing for those who need it, and jobs for people who want to build new skills.  

Midland's City Forest covers 520 acres and features a sled hill.
Midland’s Cardboard Sled Races promise thrills, spills and creative fun

Midland City Forest's annual Cardboard Sled Races return Feb. 8. Participants are encouraged to decorate sleds and wear storybook costumes for a day of creativity and competition.

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