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.
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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.
FSU/KCAD and ArtPrize partnership empowers student art careers
A Holland artist is among the students benefiting from paid internships created through a partnership between Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and ArtPrize.
December things to do: Light shows, parades, live Nativity, singing tree, Santa train, and shopping
December isn’t just about the holidays, though there are plenty of events that center on celebration. There also are museum exhibits, historic site tours, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Generations unite in song at Holland Chorale’s Adventures in Harmony
In this Shore Story, Vincent Frank reflects on joining Holland Chorale’s intergenerational Adventures in Harmony and invites the community to the Chorale’s next concert, Welcome All People: Sing for Joy! on Dec. 5.
LAUP celebrates first permanent home for Holland’s Latino community
After six decades in Holland, LAUP owns its first building, creating a space for cultural events, training, and small businesses.
November things to do: Turkey trots, Thanksgiving, tree lightings, and holiday markets top this list
Enjoy musical programs, dance and theater performances, movies, gingerbread houses, and a girlfriends getaway weekend in Muskegon. Also, the Big Read, Middle Read, and Little Read are in full swing across the Lakeshore.
Real stories, real connection: West Michigan embraces authentic storytelling
In an era overflowing with reality shows, streaming dramas, and endless social feeds, something quieter is happening in West Michigan: people are gathering in real rooms to tell true stories – their own.
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.
FSU/KCAD and ArtPrize partnership empowers student art careers
A Holland artist is among the students benefiting from paid internships created through a partnership between Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and ArtPrize.
December things to do: Light shows, parades, live Nativity, singing tree, Santa train, and shopping
December isn’t just about the holidays, though there are plenty of events that center on celebration. There also are museum exhibits, historic site tours, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Generations unite in song at Holland Chorale’s Adventures in Harmony
In this Shore Story, Vincent Frank reflects on joining Holland Chorale’s intergenerational Adventures in Harmony and invites the community to the Chorale’s next concert, Welcome All People: Sing for Joy! on Dec. 5.
LAUP celebrates first permanent home for Holland’s Latino community
After six decades in Holland, LAUP owns its first building, creating a space for cultural events, training, and small businesses.
November things to do: Turkey trots, Thanksgiving, tree lightings, and holiday markets top this list
Enjoy musical programs, dance and theater performances, movies, gingerbread houses, and a girlfriends getaway weekend in Muskegon. Also, the Big Read, Middle Read, and Little Read are in full swing across the Lakeshore.
Real stories, real connection: West Michigan embraces authentic storytelling
In an era overflowing with reality shows, streaming dramas, and endless social feeds, something quieter is happening in West Michigan: people are gathering in real rooms to tell true stories – their own.
