Arts & Culture

Mountainfilm on Tour brings films, art, and movement to Saugatuck

Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Saugatuck this Saturday for a daylong festival with short documentaries, movement sessions, art, and food.

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Christina Fecher
Muskegon author’s longtime dream comes true with published children’s book

After a decade of determination, Christina Fecher celebrates her debut children’s book, Santa’s Summer Vacation in Michigan, and inspires others to pursue long-held creative dreams.

March things to do: St. Patrick’s Day events, youth concerts and art, and tapping sugar maple trees

In addition to usual suspects — music, movies, art, history, and crafts — don’t miss the business expo, home show, garden classes, blood drive, StoryWalk, egg hunts, and more in this month’s calendar.

Rotary cookoff celebrates culture, community, and global flavors

An international food festival returns to Holland, uniting Rotary clubs, minority-owned restaurants, and communities through culture, service, and shared meals.

From travel journals to teaching others, artist builds community through sketching

Inspired by a senior resident, Marcia Schrotenboer now teaches urban sketching, helping West Michigan residents slow down and connect through art.

February things to do: Theater, ballet, music, ice carving, Valentine’s events, dancing, and nature

It’s Black History Month, and the month of Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. There’s plenty to keep you busy — indoors or out — from library crafts and “The Sleeping Beauty” ballet to a daddy-daughter dance and a Mardi Gras pub crawl.

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.

January things to do: 2026 is here, and there’s plenty of fun to be had — indoors and outdoors

January events start off with the annual Hair of the Dog Run in Saugatuck and end with the Black Tie for the Y event in Muskegon. And there are a lot of enjoyable and diverting happenings in between.

Gingerbread houses add holiday cheer, community spirit to downtown Zeeland windows

Artists, families, and businesses transform downtown Zeeland storefronts into festive displays, drawing visitors and strengthening connections during the holiday season.

Community Strings helps adults reconnect, strengthen minds, build musical community

Adult musicians rediscover connection, cognitive benefits, and joy through Holland Community Strings, a welcoming ensemble offering low-pressure learning and community outreach.

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