New bar owners want to ‘bring something different’ to the city’s West Side
From Frank Sinatra Fridays to special events featuring dueling pianos, Mode's Tavern brings something unique to Bay City.
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Craft cocktail bar endures pandemic with expanded outdoor seating and cocktails to-go
Area bars offering cocktails to go as they continue to find new ways to serve patrons during the COVID-19 crisis.
Kitchen design firm opens studio in Downtown Bay City
Since Heather Keit opened an interior design business in Downtown Bay City on June 1, she's noticed COVID-19 has people planning home improvement projects.
Photography studio quietly opens in Downtown Bay City amid a pandemic
Erin Poltorak, who hoped to open her photo studio in Downtown Bay City in mid-March, has used downtime caused by the COVID-19 crisis to learn new skills.
New grant opportunities available for non-profit organizations based in Bay County
The Community Foundation is offering COVID-19 mini grants to nonprofit organizations in Bay County. Grant applications are open now.
16 Bay City businesses receive state grants to stay open; another 4 turn to crowdfunding for help
Bay Future is working with area businesses to secure grants to help recover from economic woes created by COVID-19 closures.
With limits on social gatherings, the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival is now being celebrated at home
The 2020 Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival is changing its format to accommodate social distancing guidelines while still celebrating the region's LGBTQ+ community.
Auburn Farmers Market preps for mid-June opening
The Auburn Farmers Market pushed its opening day back to June 16, giving farmers more time to grow produce for sale.
Great Lakes Bay Region arts organization continues with online classes, workshops, and discussions
Studio 23 lines up more programs to bring art into the homes of the Great Lakes Bay Region during May.
Public invited to weigh in on the Hampton Township development plan with a community survey
Hampton Township wants public input as it develops an Economic Development and Resiliency Plan for the community. The online survey is open until May 25.
