Fresh Perspective

18/07/2023

By Aj Brown There is artistry in the lines coursing through a piece of timber. That artistry tells the story of growth and resilience, much like the stories of those who craft the wood into a work of art at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute in Adrian. Much like a tree, the institute, n

23/06/2023

Summertime fun all over the state! Check out what's going on around you!

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09/06/2023

Site of a former girls training school is transformed into a haven of creativity and artistry

Chris Miller, Special Projects Coordinator with PlaneWave Instruments, shows a few of the telescope models being manufactured in Adrian, MI. (photo by Aj Brown)

03/05/2023

Join the Historical Society of Michigan in Iron Mountain for the 2023 Upper Peninsula History Conference! Explore the unique history of the U.P., including a session about the role it played in the North American fur trade.

The North American fur trade did not begin in the Upper Peninsula, but once it arrived, it took off—forming the backbone of an industry populated by several successful companies and voyageurs, who transported the companies’ goods.

The conference, held on June 23-25, will include multiple keynote speeches, more than a dozen breakout sessions, local community tours, and so much more. Register today at https://www.hsmichigan.org/learn/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference.

10/04/2023

Looking for something fun to do or have an event you'd like to promote? Check out what's going on!

Upcoming Events & Exhibits Submit an Event or Exhibit Submit an Event or Exhibit Have an event or exhibit that you’d like included on our statewide calendar, fill out the form here:  

01/03/2023

We are excited to continue our advocacy efforts in 2023 with the announcement of  Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan's Advocacy Day,  March 17, 2023. In addition to the opportunity to meet with your local state legislators, there will be a legislative reception March 7 and an Advocacy 101 train...

15/09/2022

You could say Michigan-based culinary artist Jill Davis with Drizzle Cakes and Bakes is on the rise with new Food Network's latest holiday baking competition!

She wasn’t sure how this wild journey began, but Michigan-based culinary artist, Jill Davis is the latest to rise to the national stage as she competes on the Food Network’s latest Halloween themed baking competition for a $25,000 prize. The competition which has episodes airing each week throug...

06/09/2022

The arts and cultural community can celebrate the increase in budget allocation to support Michigan’s creative economy!

While Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Legislature have celebrated the passage of a balanced, bipartisan budget for Fiscal Year 2023; artists, administrators and the arts and cultural community can celebrate the increase in budget allocation to support Michigan’s creative economy.

02/09/2022

If you’re looking for something fun to do, want to go on an adventure, maybe even a safari, then visit one of these gems in Michigan!

As an Uncle, we all want to be a Funcle! You know, the FUN Uncle. But, to carry the title as the Funcle, it takes more than showing your superpowers on extraordinary adventures, or your creativity to places far beyond our imaginations, to be the Funcle – you have to include something educational, ...

29/08/2022

The Midland Symphony Orchestra is seeking professional musicians for the 2022/23 season at Midland Center for the Arts!

The Midland Symphony Orchestra is seeking professional musicians for performances in its 2022-23 Season, with auditions taking place on Oct. 6 and Nov. 3, 2022. Auditions will be approximately 10 minutes long and will consist of required excerpts, solo selection(s) and possible sight-reading. The f

26/08/2022

“The house structure is representative of the community as a whole. I want to invite the community to help complete the sculpture by adding keys all over the walls. The keys represent the individuals in our community with open hearts, minds, and doors, which is how we can make real connections and strengthen relationships with our neighbors.”

The Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum is excited to partner with Creative 360 to celebrate a new public art project in Midland. The sculpture by Midland-based artist Annie Stout is part of the “NEA Big Read: Great Lakes Bay Region” initiative and will be permanently installed at Creative 360....

24/08/2022

What makes a place special? That’s the underlying theme behind a new television documentary about the state of Michigan.

What makes a place special? That’s the underlying theme behind a new television documentary about the state of Michigan. A unique partnership between Duncan Entertainment Group, Crouse Entertainment Group, Crooked Tree Arts Center (CTAC), and WGVU Public Media–PBS Grand Rapids, is pleased to ann...

22/08/2022

Check out what's coming to the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts in Houghton this season!

  The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to begin announcing its 22/23 season with the Presenting Series. The wide-ranging performances of the ten-show series include national names, touring productions, and a returning favorite. Tickets go on sale August 15 at mtu.edu/roz

20/08/2022

There are a few weeks left, visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum before SEP 4 to see the Pterosaurs exhibit!

The popular Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs exhibition will be closing at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Visitors have limited time left to explore this fascinating exhibit giving a hands-on experience with prehistoric creatures that flew with the dinosaurs

18/08/2022

Don't miss these opportunities to see the Grand Rapids Ballet outdoors this summer!

Grand Rapids Ballet is set to perform under the evening skies at two popular outdoor venues, the Listening Lawn at Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids on August 19 and 20, and the amphitheater at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park on August 30 as part of its annual Summer Series . “G

17/08/2022

Vince Gill is going back on tour and this time stopping at Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Legendary country music artist Vince Gill, featuring vocalist Wendy Moten, will resume touring with a performance at Wharton Center Thursday, August 18, at 7:30PM. Tickets are on sale now through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517.432.2000 or 1

15/08/2022

Check out what is coming to the Dennos Museum Center this year in Traverse City!

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan Colleges announces concerts and educational programs in Milliken Auditorium for the 2022-2023 academic year. Concerts are supported by the Osterlin Performance Endowment, the Robert T. and Ruth Haidt Hughes Family Trust, the Michigan Council of Arts

13/08/2022

The Michigan History Conference by the Historical Society of Michigan returns in-person this fall, learn more about the exciting lineup of presenters!

The Historical Society of Michigan returns to in-person conferences with the 148th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference! Hosted in Albion, Michigan, this historic event will include five keynote presentations, more than a dozen breakout sessions, several workshops, community tours, a robu

12/08/2022

The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts is working with the community to revise their Master Plan to address historic preservation efforts and major improvements to serve their patrons!

The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts (RRCA) is working in conjunction with the City of Manistee to update the existing historic Ramsdell Theatre Master Plan. This plan will address preservation efforts and make major improvements to serve its patrons and community groups. The Master Plan is the

10/08/2022

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has an incredible lineup of events to wrap up their summer series!

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has announced its August summer programming in Sosnick Courtyard and the Peter D. and Julie F. Cummings Cube (The Cube). Summer Sessions concerts will continue in the DSO’s Sosnick Courtyard (51 Parsons Street), the outdoor community green space adjace

09/08/2022

An endangered red panda cub was just born at Potter Park Zoo! This news is exciting for Lansing's zoo, and it’s an even bigger win for conservation of the endangered species.

Potter Park Zoo’s red panda Maliha gave birth to a cub July 21, 2022. This is Maliha’s second successful litter with the cub’s father Deagan-Reid. Animal care staff monitor mom and the cub daily through a camera mounted in the nest box where they

08/08/2022

Job Opportunity: The Historical Society of Michigan is seeking a Michigan History Day Manager!

The Historical Society of Michigan seeks an individual to serve as Michigan History Day Manager. The person in this role would support HSM’s mission by executing our K-12 educational programs and curriculum, the largest of which is Michigan History Day. A successful candidate will work closely wit...

07/08/2022

He grew up inspired by rap, hip hop and R&B, but this Michigan-born classical composer is inspiring young people to pursue their greatest passions!

Like many, it started at a very young age that classical composer Marcus Norris fell in love with music, but it might not have been classical music that started his pursuit of the artistic career he has today, “Benny Poole, a jazz legend, lived in my neighborhood and I remember seeing him as a tee...

04/08/2022

A street festival in Lansing has challenged the format and layout of their festival to best support brick-and-mortar businesses, could it reimagine the way in which arts and culture supports economic vitality in our communities!?

One of the highlights for communities all across the State of Michigan during the summer months is the magnitude of quality fine art, craft and street festivals that bring vibrancy to main streets in the Fresh Coast State. Thousands of people flock to them, often times they serve as a massive weeken

01/08/2022

Have you visited our statewide listing of arts & cultural events? Check out this weekends upcoming performance with LowellArts and so much more!

Fri 29 Jul, 7:00 PM - Sun 7 Aug, 4:00 PM [EDT]: Sylvia by A.R. Gurney Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career as a public

27/07/2022

There are still a few more days to check out this juried exhibition at Northern Michigan University!

North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, and on display now at Northern Michigan University's DeVos Art Museum through July 29. This line, the halfway point between the equator and th