Arts and Culture

Feature Story "Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade.
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Feature Story Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events.
Feature Story Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes.
Feature Story Spring cleaning is for the birds.

Trying — and failing — to escape spring cleaning


Feature Story Lack of access to equipment, education, and platforms often limits entry into the traditional storytelling landscape.

Youth film contest empowers stories on food justice


Feature Story Shanika P. Carter
Feature Story Meena Ariagno

‘Eavesdrop with Meena’ podcast explains reach


Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving.

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series


Feature Story Local author Melanie Hooyenga poses with a copy of her new novel "The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway.”

Grand Haven author brings hometown to life in novel


Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department.

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration


Feature Story Muralist Chris Garcia paints Waves of Innovation on Lakeshore Advantage's newly built Next Center in downtown Holland.
Feature Story Timothy Murphy's Audio Radar enhances gaming experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing players.

Gaming entrepreneur rediscovered his creative skills at KCAD


Feature Story  MMA Executive Director Kirk Hallman.

The Muskegon Museum of Art unveils $15.4M expansion