Arts & Culture

LowellArts Program Director Laurel Conrad is proud of the mission the nonprofit has upheld over the years.

LowellArts: Connecting local artists to audiences for decades

Bill LeeWednesday, January 18, 2023

Michigan musician Kait Rose

Kait Rose, one “Bad Mother,” making her voice heard throughout West Michigan

Bill LeeWednesday, January 18, 2023

Kay Walvoord is the CEO of the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy photo)

Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, December 30, 2022

A Common Redpoll.

Birding programs have enthusiasts flocking to Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, December 2, 2022

GRCC music student Tyler Zahnke (GRCC)

How Tyler Zahnke, a musician who is blind, is turning passion into a career

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 2, 2022

Marisela Sierra won the 2022 Start Garden 100 pitch competition with her Navarro’s Mexican Takeout.

Start Garden win lifts third-generation restaurateur’s dreams to next level

Shanika P. CarterMonday, October 3, 2022

Hailey Cone (GRCC/Hailey Cone)

GRCC student gaining following for her musical perspective

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 23, 2022

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

UPword StaffThursday, September 15, 2022

This year marks the Grand Haven Musical Fountain’s 60th anniversary. The milestone will include a new set of water features debuting on Aug. 27.

Grand Haven Musical Fountain celebrates 60th anniversary

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 22, 2022

The MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative, which began in 2018, is a project of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and is responsible for the commissioning and development of 10 monumental works of public art in the Muskegon area.

MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 15, 2022

Dune Harbor Park has officially been open to the public and a part of the Norton Shores community since March. The initial feedback has been positive.

Muskegon County’s newest park opens in Norton Shores

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 25, 2022

Zeeland native Jim Kaat, right, poses with his father in 1965. Kaat will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year.

Zeeland native Jim Kaat to be enshrined in baseball’s Hall of Fame — finally

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, July 18, 2022

Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors.

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022

The S. S. Milwaukee Clipper Preservation Inc. is hosting a Fourth of July party on the Milwaukee Clipper.

Things to do in July: Tango, car shows, Fourth of July parties, and lighthouse tours

Sally LaukitisMonday, June 27, 2022

Jon Cauchi uses humor to raise awareness about living with a disaiblity. In this photo, Jon Cauchi is wearing a short sleeve light blue shirt. He is standing, holding his two thumbs up and smiling.

Jon Cauchi's stand-up comedy shares humor of his experiences as a person with a vision impairment

Kym ReinstadlerThursday, June 23, 2022

Sarah Sass

Muskegon professionals find success, happiness close to home

Shanika P. CarterMonday, May 16, 2022

Spring Lake is hosting a community-wide Easter egg hunt.

Things to do in April: Spring Fling, hunt for eggs, free movie night

Sally LaukitisTuesday, March 29, 2022

Innovation News

Kyd Kane

Poetry project gives community opportunity for self-expression & art creation

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorWednesday, March 23, 2022

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

How a small orchestra increased access to the music of once-renowned Black composer

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 23, 2022

Carolyn Stich and Joel Schoon-Tanis are using their artwork of sunflowers to support Ukraine.

Artists use their work to support Ukrainian resistance

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 15, 2022

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