arts and culture

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.

Near Traverse City, federal spending cuts are hitting a museum that’s known for its display of rare musical instruments and music-making machines.

The House budget zeroes out funding for the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Supporters are in Lansing today hoping to convince the Senate to add it back.

The annual event puts musicians on front porches in one of Traverse City's oldest and grandest neighborhoods, performing from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Mashup Rock and Roll Musical's new show opens Sept. 5. It will be the first show at the nonprofit theater company's new performance space in Traverse City.

There's still time to catch the 'Indigenous Biennial' at Traverse City's Alluvion. The exhibition (mostly) leaves on August 31.

Last month, the government body that oversees state-funded grant programs for arts and culture centers in Michigan announced it would delay its announcement of grants for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park has been open for 10 years. One of its founders says they've got designs on the next century.

Three stories about finding space — to rehearse your show, to build a solar array, and to make military weapons. Also, our thanks to you. (We'll explain.)

Traverse City is about to give local musicians and music-lovers a boost through a new streaming platform.