HSO seeks diverse music groups for Music Unites Us concert
Most orchestral music is strictly European. The Holland Symphony Orchestra is looking for groups to help change that. Deadline for submissions is Aug. 31.
Here’s what the new national 988 Suicide Crisis and Lifeline means for Michigan
Michigan has joined the nation in implementing an ambitious, transformative vision for mental health crisis services.
Judge honors her migrant community at HSO concert
Ottawa County Judge Juanita Bocanegra, who grew up working in the fields, honored her migrant farm worker community during a Holland Symphony Orchestra concert that featured an acclaimed mariachi band.
City interns paint Holland mayor’s face in viral TikTok video
Behind the success of the viral TikTok video featuring Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks are Holland city interns Mariah Vongphachanh and Jadah Burciaga, who were tasked with growing the city’s year-old account on the widely popular social media platform.
5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities
The unemployment rate for working-age persons with disabilities is at least twice that of those without disabilities. Let’s fix that.
MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city
The latest public art project, One Drop, honors the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce and is about “how individual efforts when combined become major triumphs.”
Grand Haven’s annual sand sculpture returns after hiatus
Rainy weather couldn’t stop Grand Haven’s 39th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest, a summertime favorite.
Volta Rally brings fans of clean energy RV, #vanlife travel together
Volta Power Systems has created a green power solution that lets RV and van campers go off the grid so they can stay anywhere.
Free concert featuring HSO and mariachi band returns to Kollen Park
The Holland Symphony Orchestra will perform “Mariachi, Movies, and More” with Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico Sol Azteca on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. The concert is free.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging receives national awards for work to stop Detroiters dying prematurely
In July 2020, a report from the Detroit Area Agency on Aging found that Detroit's older adults were dying earlier than others. Two years later, the agency's work to reverse that trend has won two national awards.
