Entertainment
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Black cowboy culture will be on full display at upcoming Flint rodeo
Flint is set to host the Midwest Invitational Rodeo in June. It promises a blend of thrilling action, family-friendly entertainment, and a celebration of Black cowboy culture.
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Read more, spend less: Here’s where you can get free books
Free books are available through several online and in-person resources. Here’s everything you need to know to find free books near you.
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Connie Converse was a promising musician—until she disappeared
Connie Converse was a singer-songwriter from New Hampshire who disappeared in 1974. Here’s what you need to know about her.
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10 holiday movies filmed in Michigan that will have you feeling festive
Grab the family and settle into one of these festive features that were filmed and take place in the Mitten State.
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11 things you might not have known about Michigan-raised James Earl Jones
He was known for his silky smooth voice that brought characters in hits like Star Wars and The Lion King to life, but this beloved actor also had deep ties to the Mitten State.
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From Escanaba to 8 Mile: Here are 16 works filmed or set in Michigan
From movies to video games, here’s a glimpse of our favorite cultural pieces that were set or filmed in Michigan.
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Daughters of Motown: 5 Michigan women who shaped music history
These five ladies didn’t need Los Angeles to make it big—all they needed was the Motor City. Relive Motown’s glory days with the stories of these Detroit divas.
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K’zoo Jams: 12 popular songs that reference the city of Kalamazoo
In the music world, the unusual name of Kalamazoo has become a versatile tool for a variety of lyrics—and a popular metonym to refer to more exotic places, even if Kalamazoo isn’t so exotic itself. It’s a Michigan city, but it’s also now a big piece of lyrical Americana.
