Joe Beyer
Arts & Culture ContributorJoe Beyer is a writer and producer who has supported storytellers and arts and culture organizations in a career including leadership positions at Sundance Institute, The Redford Center, Traverse City Film Festival, Michigan Legacy Art Park, and Parallel 45 Theatre, among others. He recently co-created the feature documentary “Marqueetown,” which is streaming on over 120 PBS affiliates. He’s a regular contributor to Northern Express, Traverse Magazine, and The Boardman Review.
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Among the hundreds of barns that still dot our landscape across northern Michigan, one special wood relic on Old Mission Peninsula stood out - and it’s recently been recognized as a Barn of the Year. Find out why in this audio tour with IPR. -
This Easter weekend brings a contemporary wave of Easter egg hunts, rolls and celebrations across northern Michigan, with ties to the past. Why have these rituals endured? -
Comedian and cultural icon Marc Maron talks to IPR about his upcoming shows at the Traverse City Comedy Fest, the politics of comedy and why he tries to stay humble. -
A local, independent film premiered this past weekend at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in Utah. -
Grammy Award-winning artist and musician Andrew Dost has high hopes for the second edition of “Christmas at the Old Art Building: A Variety Show Spectacular.” -
Brothers Chris and Nick Loud created The Boardman Review in 2017. The locally-driven quarterly journal they founded showcases northern Michigan stories and is about to celebrate its 25th issue. -
The second annual All Call Music Festival will be returning to downtown Traverse City this Labor Day Weekend, bringing an exciting wave of new bands and eclectic musicians to northern Michigan. -
Connor Miller should be considered a special kind of storyteller. That's because as the on-field voice of the Traverse City Pit Spitters, Connor makes sure a good time is had by all – regardless of the outcome of the game. -
Quigno will receive the Legacy Award from the Michigan Legacy Art Park on July 28, 2023. -
The Traverse City Dance Project kicked off a unique summer roadshow Sunday in Kalkaska. And there’s a good chance one of the upcoming, high energy shows is coming to a town near you.
