Everyone is invited to hop on over to Dow Gardens in Midland for “Ribbit the Exhibit,” a world of larger-than-life copper sculptures of whimsical frogs with plenty of personality. WCMU’s Judy Wagley made the leap, and talked with Carolynn Paten, director of programming and guest services.

Midland public will have a chance to watch "Newsies" starting June 26. It is a musical by Midland Center for the Arts' Rising Stars production.

Finding Things is written with wonderful incite about children 4-8 years of age by Keven Henkes. It is beautifully illustrated by Laura Dronzek as a little boy goes about finding things that no one else notices! The story is full of fun and the pictures are rich and lovely. (Greenwillow Books/ Harper Collins) 2024.

Keeley Stanley-Bohn, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Central Michigan University, talks with Judy Wagley about the group of 12 students who work together to bring two shows to life, then take them "on the road."

UP HIGH written and illustrated by Matt Hunt is a delightfully told story about the love between a father and son. Their walk through the very crowded city to a nearby park causes the little boy to ask his father to put him “up high” on his shoulders. From that vantage point the little boy sees interesting and beautiful things. Their luncheon on their favorite park bench is perfect for children 4-8 years of age (Nosy Crow) 2024.

Played in senior centers and local bars in Alpena and Rogers City, Spitzer is a card game where you don't know who your partner is until your deep in it.

Allen Baker moved to the United States from Rwanda two years ago. Here, she was looking for someone to do her hair, but there was no one. That's why she learned to do it herself and opened her hair salon.

In the mold of the traditional community band, but unique in its history

There are over 300 Indian families in Mid-Michigan, who share their culture and contribute to the community. One of them is Sangeeta Kar, who runs her dance and music school in Midland. She offers a free dance program on June 15 at the Grace Dow A. Memorial Library Auditorium.

What’s Inside a Flower? And Other Questions about Science and Nature written and illustrated by the versatile Rachel Ignotofsky is a very interesting journey through the life of flowers whether they’re growing in cities, jungles, swamps, deserts or on mountain tops. (Crown Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House (2021).