Arts and Culture

Fishing for suckerfish is a long-standing tradition in Omer, the smallest city in Michigan, and a local festival aims to keep that tradition alive.

WCMU Public Radio's Tina Sawyer talks with the newest Destination Michigan team member Jamie Mankiewicz from WCMU Public Television about her latest interview.

The David C. Driskell and Friends exhibit features artwork from Black artists through the end of the month in celebration of Black History Month.

The European-style confections at Chef Sergey’s Bakery are prepared by a family of Ukrainian refugees, who fled the country shortly after the Russian invasion.

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.