Local Radio Program will feature the Michigan Irish Music Festival

Local Radio Program will feature the Michigan Irish Music Festival

By Victor Skinner Muskegon – The 2020 Michigan Irish Music Festival was canceled because of the coronavirus, but Muskegon’s 100.9 FM is making sure it’s not forgotten. Throughout the summer the station’s Irish music show Sounds Like Ireland has worked to keep the genre’s annual festivals alive amid the worldwide pandemic, providing a virtual line-up […]

Frauenthal Center Closes Doors Through 2020

Frauenthal Center Closes Doors Through 2020

MUSKEGON — Due to continuing concerns about community health and well-being caused by the outbreak of COVID-19, The Frauenthal Center will be suspending all public and private events through December 31, 2020. The Frauenthal Center has been closed to the public since mid-March, then canceling or rescheduling all performances for the foreseeable future. The Frauenthal […]

Muskegon native Mr. Joe Walker writes for National Museum of African American Music

Muskegon native Mr. Joe Walker writes for National Museum of African American Music

Muskegon native Mr. Joe Walker has joined the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) writing team. His first article for the esteemed Nashville-based organization titled “A Full Force to be Reckoned With” is currently available at nmaam.org. “It’s an incredible blessing to write for NMAAM,” Walker says. “To be associated in anyway with the […]

Baker College to Host Virtual Commencement for 2020 Graduates Sunday June 14

Baker College to Host Virtual  Commencement for 2020 Graduates Sunday June 14

 WHAT:              In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Baker College will host a Virtual Commencement ceremony to honor and celebrate its 2020 graduating class.  Although a virtual celebration can’t replace the experience of a traditional commencement ceremony, Baker College is working hard to ensure the online event will give every Class of 2020 graduate the honor and […]

MCC to Hold Weeklong Virtual Commencement Celebration June 22-26

MCC to Hold Weeklong Virtual Commencement Celebration June 22-26

Muskegon Community College will hold a weeklong virtual Commencement on June 22-26 to honor its Class of 2020 graduates, MCC President Dale K. Nesbary announced in an email to the campus community today. “The daily video tributes will feature popular elements of the traditional MCC Commencement ceremony, which was scheduled this year for May 6 […]

Muskegon Summer Wine Up to Happen This Summer

Muskegon Summer Wine Up to Happen This Summer

Muskegon – Organizers announced today, plans are still underway to hold the Second Annual “Muskegon Summer Wine Up” on its new date – Saturday, August 1st at Hackley Park. The event, which was originally planned for June 13th has been moved to its current date of August 1st, according to organizer Rich Berry of Cumulus Radio. “Our […]

Lakeshore Art Festival Cancels 2020 Event

Lakeshore Art Festival Cancels 2020 Event

Muskegon, MI – It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of Lakeshore Art Festival 2020 due to health concerns over COVID-19. The event was slated to take place July 3 and 4 in Downtown, Muskegon. While a great deal of time was taken to consider alternative ways to host the show this year, […]