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The Center. Our Stories.

Welcome to the media center for the Midland Center for the Arts. A vibrant hub of stories, photos and content that illustrate the exciting activities and people that bring the arts, sciences and humanities to life in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

To learn more about the Center, arrange a media interview or obtain event specific imagery, please contact Alex Woody, Communications Manager, at woody@midlandcenter.org.

Stories at the Center

Come along and explore what happens when creativity, innovation and art come together to create memorable experiences; the stories of artists, scientists and modern pioneers at the Center. In the Stories at the Center, we will showcase the people and programs that make the Center a hub for exploration!

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Press Room

Stay on top of all the exclusive updates and newsworthy stories from the Center.

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Recent Stories

Midland Center for the Arts Earns Challenge Grant from Dow Company Foundation
Students throughout the Great Lakes Bay region are gearing up to present Midland Center for the Arts’ latest Youth Theatre production, HONK! The Musical from February 23 – 26. HONK! tells a vibrant and updated version of the beloved Hans Christian Anderson story, The Ugly Duckling.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Alden B. Dow Museum

Summer Art Fair Returns for Its 58th Year in Downtown Midland
Midland Center for the Arts is gearing up for the return of its annual Summer Art Fair in Downtown Midland. This beloved outdoor event features handmade goods, local food vendors, live music, and the chance to meet and support artists from across the state. The fair runs rain or shine on May 31 and June 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM, and is free to attend.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases

Midland Center Winds Back the Clock with Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along
Center Stage Theatre will close out its 2024/2025 season next month with Merrily We Roll Along, the cult classic musical from legendary composer Stephen Sondheim. With performances May 9 - 18 in Midland Center for the Arts’ Little Theater, this thought-provoking musical travels backward in time to explore friendship, ambition, and the choices we make in reflection of our younger selves. Midland Center’s production is directed by Chad William Baker, with music direction by Mike Skutt and choreography by Faith Dore.
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Center Stage Theatre, Stories at the Center, Press Releases

New Midland Log Issue Chronicles City’s 60-Year ‘Dry’ Era

Midland County Historical Society at Midland Center for the Arts has released the Winter/Spring 2025 issue of The Midland Log. First published in 1970, the journal was refreshed in 2023 with more visuals and expanded endnotes for deeper exploration.

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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Alden B. Dow Museum

Josh Holliday Returns to Midland Center for the Arts as Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sales
Midland Center for the Arts announced today that Josh Holliday will join its executive team on March 24 as Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sales. His appointment follows the announcement earlier this month of Matt Travis as the organization’s new President and CEO. Holliday currently serves as the Director of Communications at Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, Tenn., and brings an extensive background in the arts and entertainment industry as he returns to his home state.
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Stories at the Center, Staff, Press Releases

Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Announces Final Extension at Midland Center for the Arts
Due to continued demand, Midland Center for the Arts is extending the exclusive Midwest engagement of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE for a second and final time through April 19, 2025. Originally scheduled to run through February 23, this one-of-a-kind immersive space experience will offer audiences one last step into the cosmos on a breathtaking journey beyond Earth.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Alden B. Dow Museum

Matt Travis Named President, CEO of Midland Center for the Arts
After eight years of increasing leadership responsibility at the Midland Center for the Arts, Matt Travis has been named president and CEO.
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Stories at the Center, Staff, Press Releases

Midland Center Blasts Off for Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Experience
Midland Center for the Arts is excited to announce that Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, an immersive theatrical experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will be arriving in Midland for four weeks only beginning January 25, 2025. This exclusive engagement, the first in the Midwest and only the sixth appearance in North America promises to captivate audiences with breathtaking 360-degree views of Earth and life in space using advanced virtual video technology.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Alden B. Dow Museum

Midland Center for the Arts to Host Empty Bowls Project to Fight Food Scarcity in Region

Empty Bowls is a global grassroots movement where local artists and craftspeople create handmade bowls, sold alongside a simple meal, to raise money for food-related charities. Attendees will receive a handcrafted bowl made by local artists and enjoy a meal of soup, bread, and dessert, courtesy of local restaurants. Proceeds from the event will support the Midland County Food Assistance Network.

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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Education

Laugh Out Loud with Comedy Superstar Marlon Wayans at the Midland Center for the Arts

Get ready to laugh until you cry when comedian, actor, and writer Marlon Wayans brings his Wild Child Tour to the Midland Center for the Arts on Friday, November 22 at 7:30 PM. This R-rated performance is set to be an evening of hilarity, showcasing the bold humor and electrifying energy that have made Marlon Wayans a household name in comedy!

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Concerts & Comedy