Arts & Culture

Feature Story Communities throughout the Lakeshore are hosting Fourth of July events, many ending the day with fireworks, such as these from Grand Haven. Arts and Culture

July things to do: Holidays, festivals, concerts and county fairs make this a month for celebration

Melody WilsonSunday, June 22, 2025
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Old Heart: A Dutch American story told from the lakeshore

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 8, 2025
Feature Story Saugatuck Township unveiled its first public artwork, “Canary in a Coal Mine,” an 11-foot sculpture. Arts and Culture

Saugatuck Township installs first public art with environmental message

The Lakeshore Sunday, May 25, 2025
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May things to do: Festivals, fundraisers, Memorial Day, an Anne Frank exhibit — and don’t forget Mom

Melody WilsonTuesday, April 29, 2025
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Holland author turns Tulip Time into scene of fictional murder

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 25, 2025
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. Arts and Culture

Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child's milestones

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 18, 2025
Feature Story Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes. Arts and Culture

Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025 advocates for the mentorship she wishes she had

Shandra MartinezThursday, April 10, 2025
Feature Story KCAD's Fashion Studies students gather around the table to discuss runway show plans. Arts and Culture

Couture Code: KCAD’s students' capstone collections aim to be more inclusive …and sustainable

Tommy AllenWednesday, April 2, 2025
Feature Story Spring cleaning is for the birds. Arts and Culture

Trying — and failing — to escape spring cleaning

Myron KuklaTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Franciscan Life Process Center Art Director Kathleen Bechtel Arts and Culture

Designed in Michigan: Reawaken creativity at the Franciscan Life Process Center

Tommy AllenTuesday, March 25, 2025
Feature Story Lack of access to equipment, education, and platforms often limits entry into the traditional storytelling landscape. Arts and Culture

Youth film contest empowers stories on food justice

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 24, 2025
Feature Story The Easter Egg Scramble, set for April 5 at Roosevelt Park Community Center in Muskegon, is just one of several egg-related activities in the April calendar for West Michigan. Arts and Culture

April things to do: A student art exhibition, Easter events, theater, and spring break activities

Melody WilsonMonday, March 24, 2025
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Author channels passion for writing into new book and upcoming retreat

Shandra MartinezThursday, March 20, 2025
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‘Eavesdrop with Meena’ podcast explains reach

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 17, 2025
Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving. Arts and Culture

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story St. Patrick’s Day is here, and several Lakeshore communities are hosting celebrations in honor of the Celtic saint, including the Erin — Go — Bark Parade in Douglas on March 8. Arts and Culture

March things to do: Dine in the dark, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and Pi Day), and so much more

Melody WilsonMonday, February 24, 2025
Feature Story Local author Melanie Hooyenga poses with a copy of her new novel "The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway.” Arts and Culture

Grand Haven author brings hometown to life in novel

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 17, 2025
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