Arts and Culture

June things to do: Pride, Parade of Homes, Heritage Fest, Father’s Day, Juneteenth and Celtic Festival

Music, movies, arts, theater, and crafts meet history, heritage, street performers, and vintage baseball in this month’s calendar. You’re sure to find something that piques your interest this month.

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May things to do: Tulip Time, Kite Festival, Second City shows, Musical Fountain, and Memorial Day

In addition to bigger events, such as Tulip Time and the Kite Festival, theater, music, movies, a beach cleanup day, a bike ride, a prom, a marathon, and a planetarium show round out this month’s calendar.

Holland author Lynn Austin highlights local ties in new novel

Holland author Lynn Austin discusses The Lumber Baron’s Wife, inspired by local history and set partly in West Michigan, during April 23 event.

Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”

Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.

Rural radio station becomes lifeline for West Michigan’s performing arts

Broadcasting from the woods, Blue Lake Radio connects listeners, orchestras, and venues while navigating financial challenges and a shift away from news programming.

Grand Haven library launches makerspace, art studio to inspire creativity

Loutit District Library unveils technology-filled makerspace and traditional art studio, fostering lifelong learning, community engagement, and free creative opportunities.

Windmill Island
Windmill Island extends season, hosts Touch a Truck at Fall Fest

Holland’s Windmill Island Gardens stays open longer with Fall Fest attractions, including tulip planting, artisan markets, live pumpkin carving, and Touch a Truck.

October things to do: Art Nouveau, Dia de los Muertos, jazz, Motown, and plenty of Halloween fun

Whether you’re into music, art, movies, history, crafts, or something entirely different, you’ll be able to find it in our October list of things to do along the Lakeshore.

After a half-century, melodrama Lumber Queen returns to Muskegon

The production aims to spotlight Muskegon’s logging heritage, inspiring civic pride, audience participation, and a lasting cultural legacy.

International Festival of Holland
International Festival of Holland celebrates global cultures with music and food

Holland’s free festival on Sept. 27 showcases worldwide music, food, art, and family storytelling, fostering cultural connections and community understanding.

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