Arts and Culture

People of all ages and abilities are welcome at Open Spot Theatre in Traverse City. The group performs a play they create over a six-week rehearsal period.

Michigan farm communities are showing their creative skills and sharing a piece of their history through art displayed on their homes and barns. Quilts Trails of Michigan is a group that helps spread awareness about these quilts and the trails that often come with them across the state.

“There's a lot of empty roofs that could be doing good things and making some Pure Michigan, clean electricity as I like to call it.”

The rolling musical venue will be playing concerts August 7th through the 12th at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts

Mash Up Rock&Roll Musical brings a unique rock and roll theatre experience to northern Michigan.

You’ve heard that “The family that plays together stays together.” At the Algoma Trad Centre in Ontario, families can play, sing, dance and learn traditional arts and heritage crafts at an annual summer camp program. WCMU's Judy Wagley spoke with founders and artistic directors Julie Schryer and Patrick O’Gorman about this unique opportunity for families.

Sault Saint Maire, Michigan is famous for its shipping locks, but a crew of folks is working hard to put the Soo Theater on the map, with many programs, including an opera apprenticeship workshop. WCMU's Judy Wagley caught up with Karen Beacom, artistic director of the Soo Theatre and founder and director of Soo Opera.

Mike Thomas is a woodcarver and owns his business in the Midland area. He shares how woodcarving became his passion and what those who start the art should know.

Public Art Passport is a portal to more than 400 works of art in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. Ashley Ross, associate director of collections and impact at Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum in Saginaw, is our tour guide.

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.