Arts & Culture

Coverage of visual arts, performing arts, cultural events, and artistic entrepreneurs

Manistee’s Riverwalk connects history, culture, and community

Manistee County has unveiled over $1.6 million in upgrades to its famous two-mile Riverwalk, enhancing the south bank section with new decking, improved accessibility, LED lighting, historical markers, and wayfinding signage.

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How a rural Thumb community is putting residents at the center of local planning

For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.

Isle Royale Heritage Alliance formed to scale up historic preservation

The newly formed Isle Royale Heritage Alliance, coordinated by the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, has launched a formal partnership to scale up the volunteer-driven preservation of Isle Royale National Park's historic cabins, fisheries, and lighthouses.

Beautifying the World One Skein at a Time: The microscopic magic of UP North Yarns

Monica Thoune, a 72-year-old former teacher, combines her background in science education and economic development to run UP North Yarns, a successful hand-dyed yarn business in the Upper Peninsula

Mackinac Island named No. 1 Best Summer Travel Destination for 4th straight year

Local tourism officials credited the community's dedication for the win, which saw the island beat out major cities like Chicago and New York, alongside earning a top-five finish for its annual flower festival.

Kinzer Family Farm offers a quiet, inclusive getaway in Yale

This family-owned farm is a place where families, especially those who may not feel comfortable in public spaces, can spend time outdoors on their own terms.

Upper Peninsula concert series expands below the bridge  

The series dates back to 1968, presenting music inspired by stories and exploring how music and art carry history and impact our present and future.

History Reclaimed: How an Iron Mountain construction company saved one of Houghton’s most iconic residences

The Associated General Contractors of Michigan recognized Iron Mountain-based Gundlach Champion for its restoration work on the historic Lambda Chi Alpha house.

Pulp & Press Lit Arts Fest brings world-class authors to rural Southwest Michigan

A new literary festival is coming to Vicksburg this spring, but the idea behind it reaches further than just arts programming.

Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of a popular recreational trail in the U.P.

Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.

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