Author

Sarah Spohn

Sarah Spohn

Sarah Spohn is a Lansing native, but every day finds a new interesting person, place, or thing in towns all over Michigan, leaving her truly smitten with the mitten. She received her degrees in journalism and professional communications and provides coverage for various publications locally, regionally, and nationally — writing stories on small businesses, arts and culture, dining, community, and anything Michigan-made. You can find her in a record shop, a local concert, or eating one too many desserts at a bakery. If by chance, she’s not at any of those places, you can contact her at sarahspohn@issuemediagroup.com.

Sarah's Latest Articles

Three Bridges plans to open with 8 to 12 beers on draft.
Three Bridges Distillery opening on March 3

A new distillery and taproom, Three Bridges, is slated to open March 3 in downtown Midland. The business will serve beer, spirits, small plates, and eventually, made-in-house wine.

Made in Michigan at the Center for the Arts

The Midland Center for the Arts is celebrating local talent, and hoping to inspire the next generation with its Made in Michigan series. Essexville native Eric Anthony Johnson, is performing on Feb. 19 for a night of song, dance, and stories.

There's plenty to do outside this winter.
Embrace the snow! Get outside this winter

Don’t let cabin fever get the best of you! Here’s a rundown of winter recreation ideas around the Midland area from Midland County Parks & Recreation  and the Chippewa Nature Center.

The Blue Light concerts are held on the second floor of the Ashman Plaza building.
The Blue Light studio, a new “old” music venue

The Blue Light is a community-based space, offering free, live music, and spaces for musicians to play and record music. Their next concert is Feb. 2, a benefit for Safe and Sound, Midland’s only child abuse and neglect organization.

City Forest has trails for winter mountain bike rides.
Midland’s City Forest-winter destination

The temperatures are cold, which means there’s wintertime fun to be had. Midland's City Forest has a variety of outdoor recreation activities to keep the whole family active outside this season.  

Turntable at Radio Wasteland Records
Radio Wasteland Records celebrates fifth anniversary

Radio Wasteland Records is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their business, which has embraced the vinyl resurgence. On Saturday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m., the store is hosting turntable giveaways, vinyl drops, and refreshments for in-store shoppers.

Winning team at the 2020 Battle of the Books, completed shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Battle of the Books

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has launched the Battle of the Books competition to encourage reading among elementary and middle school students. Teams of students can register for the program by Jan. 15.

Midnight on Main transforms the baseball stadium to a nightclub complete with dancing, DJs, live music, food and games.
Ring in 2022 with Midnight on Main

Time to ring in the New Year with downtown Midland’s biggest party — Midnight on Main on Dec. 31. Dow Diamond is transformed into a nightclub with live music and dancing.

This December, take a wintry stroll through Dow Gardens or shop downtown, relaxing with cocoa and carriage rides.
Two Midland holiday events you won’t want to miss

It’s December, and Midland has many events to celebrate the holiday season. With Dow Gardens’ Christmas Walk and downtown Midland’s Holly Jolly Days, fun festivities await!

Some members of the Zonta Club of Midland gathered at one of the homes on the Homewalk.
Walking in a Zonta wonderland

The 40th Zonta Homewalk in Midland returns with a self-paced tour of local homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays. This winter wonderland stroll takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-5.

Our Partners

Midland County

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Great Lakes Bay region, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.