Arts and Culture

For local record store, music does more than scratch the surface

For Jordan Pries and Jessica McQuarter, music is about people, learning, and discovery. 

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Q&A with Tony Stamas of the Midland Business Alliance

We catch up with Tony Stamas, the newly named President and CEO of the Midland Business Alliance, on his first few weeks on the job and what his priorities are for MBA.

House hunting: Five great homes from around Midland to check out

If you're in the market for real estate this winter, it is still a good time to buy a home and often there is less competition among buyers. Here are five homes at different price points to check out.

Nonprofit promotes Bay County arts and culture

Local organizations band together to support the arts in Bay County. 

Simple as socks: Soctober donation makes lasting impact

Jaxon Lewis donated 5,683 pairs of socks this holiday season thanks to community help and his drive to give back to others. This is the impact it made and various other ways you can help local charities and those in need.

December in Midland: Fun and festive holiday attractions

From Whiting Forest to shows at Midland Center for the Arts, here are plenty of fun holiday things to do in and around Midland! Here are some things you can look forward to in December and beyond. 

Q&A with Marcie Post of Midland Parks & Recreation

We talk to Marcie Post, Recreation Manager for Midland Parks & Recreation on upcoming winter events, the Santa Calling program and how you can get involved.

Arts organization celebrates end of the year with Black & White Affair, nears 60th anniversary

Studio 23 sets the stage for celebrating 60 years with an elegant night out featuring art and music

Rebuilding and reaching out: A look inside Bay City’s historic Masonic Temple

The Masonic Temple has spent its lifetime being built and rebuilt, and is looking to use that spirit of rebirth to reaching out into the community with a new Community for the Arts. 

Sanford native Nolan Schooley showcases his talent on Food Network with help from Bay-Arenac ISD

Nolan Schooley, a Sanford native and pastry chef at The H Hotel in Downtown Midland was a recent contestant on the Food Network thanks in part to his training in high school from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center.

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