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Calling all adventurers: BeAlive Inc brings outdoor storytelling to life

Courtney SouleThursday, August 22, 2019
BeAlive Inc is a tight band of storytellers capturing adventures of all sizes from right here in Midland. Learn about the story behind their passion for the outdoors and current momentum.
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Foodie Q&A: Four local chefs on their favorite summer staples

Amy RokoszWednesday, August 21, 2019
Four chefs spanning the local food scene on their favorite summer dish, what inspires them and more.
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Midland native and spoken word poet returns to lead poetry workshops

MJ GalbraithTuesday, August 20, 2019
Midland native Grace Carras, a spoken-word poet will be teaching a series of three workshops coming up and working with others on her favorite craft.
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Love at first ride: An inside look at ballooning with the Midland Balloon Festival

Courtney SouleThursday, August 8, 2019
What does it take to be a hot air balloon pilot? We talk to some of Midland Balloon Festival's team to understand what goes into getting the event - and the balloons - off the ground each year.
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Young man finds his calling in lost art of leatherwork and shoe repair

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 8, 2019
A new shoe repair and leatherworks shop has recently opened up in Midland, shining light on an old trade.
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Q&A with Emily Anderson, local arts performer and Delta College employee

Andrea FosterThursday, August 8, 2019
Midland native Emily Anderson, on her local and regional theatre performances and what she'd like to see in the community’s art scene.
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SVSU program acclimates freshmen to campus and community

Samuel Fitzpatrick Thursday, August 8, 2019

The SVSU Freshmen Summer Service Program emphasizes the importance of being an active citizen both during and after college.

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Park it: The history, design and endless uses of Midland's neighborhood parks

Amy RokoszThursday, July 25, 2019
Marked by neighborhood signage, there are 46 neighborhood green spaces in and around Midland for connecting, playing, picnicking and much more. Here is the story of how they came to be.
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Therapy dogs provide smiles and comfort for patients and staff

Harsha NahataThursday, July 25, 2019
How the furry friends in the Cosmic Canine Cure program at MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland work to keep anyone they come into contact with all smiles.
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United by art: Learn what makes four Mid-Michigan artists both unique and similar

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, July 25, 2019
The Great Lakes Bay Region is becoming a nurturing hotbed for artistic talent. Here is a glimpse at a few Mid-Michiganders with differing artistic mediums who are putting their passion into action.
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Tall Ship Celebration sails into Bay City this July

Ashley BrownThursday, July 25, 2019
People filled Bay City July 18-21 when the city was a host port for the Tall Ships Challenge, a series of races and rallies organized by Tall Ships America.  
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All hands on deck: Region welcomes the inaugural Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational

Courtney SouleFriday, July 19, 2019
A look into the community impact of the first ever Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational.
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Auburn City Park becoming the heart of the community

Bruce GuntherThursday, July 18, 2019
Auburn leaders are consciously developing a local park into a gathering place for the community and its neighbors.
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Caffeine and community: Coffee Chaos on celebrating 15 years of business

Andrea FosterThursday, July 18, 2019
After 15 years serving the community, Kim and Denise Krantz, owners of Coffee Chaos have quite a few memories and blessings to count.
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Hannah’s Flowers, a new floral business, is blooming in Midland

Kathleen DavisThursday, July 18, 2019
Hannah Tiffin, owner of new Midland flower shop on why dreaming of floral design as a young girl has helped her master her craft and eye for painting, art and design.
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Around every corner: Public art making a scene in Midland

Amy RokoszThursday, July 11, 2019
Public art continues to take Midland by storm and this year, the city has some inspirational and timely pieces.
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Put a fork in it: Eat Great kicks off the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational on July 14

Courtney SouleWednesday, July 10, 2019
To welcome the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, the first ever Eat Great Food Festival runs July 14-15 featuring over 60 local dishes and drinks.
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Q&A with 5-2-oh the local Asian fusion food truck

Andrea FosterTuesday, July 9, 2019
How this husband and wife duo and food industry veterans took their passion for feeding others mobile with the 5-2-oh food truck.
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Loud and proud: Pride 2019 in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Amy RokoszThursday, June 27, 2019
Loud and proud, here are just a few of the events groups, events and efforts that happened this June or are still taking place in the Great Lakes Bay Region for Pride 2019.
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Makers Series: Metal artists in Midland transforming everyday materials

Courtney SouleThursday, June 27, 2019
A sheet of copper or a used bike chain are sources of inspiration for these two Midland artists.
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