MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.
Looking to make it financially easier for everyone in the community to access live professional entertainment, the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts has launched an innovative ticket plan -- allowing patrons to pay what they're able to afford.
The Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater is the last drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula and among the few remaining in Michigan. The theater is run by a nonprofit organization and is open only for special movie events and community programs.
“The mural celebrates the Keweenaw’s unique ecology and converts a concrete space to a vibrant piece of art. We’re hopeful this collaboration serves as a model for future placemaking investments in our area," says Brad Barnett, Visit Keweenaw executive director.
Some of Michigan's best-kept secrets are the small towns of the U.P. Long-time U.P. resident and writer Jennifer Donovan shares some cool things she's discovered about three towns off the beaten path in the Upper Peninsula.
Long a part of the culture in the U.P., saunas are becoming increasingly common across the United States.
“The Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame importantly acknowledges and honors the unique literary landscape of the U.P., its focus on the natural world and rural life, and its Native American voices,” says Diane Seuss, a presenter at a recent induction ceremony and an author.
The Soo Locks Children's Museum has a home but a fundraising effort is underway to renovate that space and create innovative exhibits.
Recognitions and grants from the state of Michigan will help preservation efforts in downtown Calumet.
A recent fundraiser in Marquette showcases the many talents of chefs and mixologists in the U.P.
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