Lighthouses have long been symbols of safety and guidance, but life at these isolated beacons was not without danger. For some Great Lakes lighthouse keepers, their service ended in tragedy. The...
Read MoreKalamazoo’s free multicultural music festival features 40+ artists, eight locations, live music, artist development, busking, dance, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, Celtic music, and more Sounds of the Zoo...
Read MoreCelebrate the kickoff of the fall season as Fall Fest returns to downtown St. Joe on Saturday, September 19, from 9a-2p. Weekend activities include the annual Fall Fest and weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Fall...
Read MoreLong before Oktoberfest became famous for overflowing beer halls and lively music, it began with a wedding. In 1810, as so we are told, Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese in Munich. The...
Read MoreScandinavian-inspired cabins named for Michigan landscapes — Timber, Harvest, Quarry, Dune and Drift — are bookable now, with full heating and cooling that keeps the property open through...
Read MoreHolland Symphony Orchestra, This Sat., Sept. 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM West Ottawa Performing Arts Center Holland Symphony Orchestra Todd Craven, Conductor & Music Director Finalist Sookkyung Cho, Piano  ...
Read MoreThe W.K. Kellogg Manor House will welcome local designer and artist Sherri Snyder to lead a class on floral arrangements from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Together with Snyder...
Read MoreFall is rolling into West Michigan, and there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it! Raise a glass and celebrate 10 years of Cider Fest at Crane’s Pie Pantry in Fennville, dig into BBQ, apple pie...
Read MoreLearn about one of Michigan’s most iconic birds — the bald eagle — with wildlife veterinarian and nature photographer Dr. Carl Palazzolo, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the W.K...
Read MoreOne of Southwest Michigan’s most anticipated fall traditions returns September 11–13, 2026, as the Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival brings a full weekend of festivities to downtown Paw...
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