Northern Michigan Arts & Culture

In local arts news this week, we explore Classical IPR’s new podcast through the lens of humor. And then there’s a murder, a fictional one.

Writer Joe Beyer shares what he's discovered an unusual underground community in Traverse City, which might actually be the pinball capital of the region.

Sav Buist and Katie Larson of The Accidentals grew up and got their start here in northern Michigan. This weekend, they’re headed back for an intimate hometown show with some of their friends.

Jacob Wheeler will read from his new book at an event in Frankfort on December 15.

Ben Whiting's passion for Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol returns each year for him like the Ghost of Christmas Past. Writer Joe Beyer was intrigued, and profiled the artist preparing for a new, one man show, and a world still in need of the lessons Dickens left us.

Most people aren’t thinking about Christmas this time of year, but Santa Claus is already planning for it. For some people in northern Michigan who dress up as Santa every year, the job is a lot more involved than you might think.