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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, Marketing Coordinator 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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Full Circle Podcast

Tune in to the Center Podcast for stories, commentary and information on the exciting activities bustling through the spaces at our facilities!

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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

The Ultimate Disney Cover Band Brings Night of Movie Classics to Outdoor Stage at Midland Center for the Arts
It doesn’t matter your age, when the music from your favorite childhood movie plays, you instantly put a smile on your face and begin to sing along. That is exactly the sensation audiences will feel at Midland Center for the Arts when The Little Mermen perform on the outdoor stage on July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Posted by Josh Holliday on
Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Concerts & Comedy

Comedian Bill Engvall Brings Farewell Tour to Midland Center
Known for his part on the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films and the WB’s hit sketch comedy show Blue Collar TV, Bill Engvall is a multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. As part of his “Here’s Your Sign It’s Finally Time” retirement tour, Bill will take the stage at Midland Center for the Arts!
Posted by Josh Holliday on
Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Concerts & Comedy

Midland Center for the Arts Appoints Jon Loos as Interim President & CEO

The Midland Center for the Arts Board of Directors have appointed Jon Loos to serve as Interim President & CEO while the organization continues its national search for a new leader.

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Stories at the Center, Staff, Press Releases

Midland Center and Great Lakes Bay Pride Partner for Screening of Documentary About Michigan Gay Rights Activist
While the past few decades have prompted radical change in the perception of the LGBTQIA+ community to achieve equality, none of this progress would have been possible without the hard work and dedication of gay rights activists. One particular standout in Michigan is Jeffrey Montgomery. In the feature-length documentary, AMERICA YOU KILL ME, Montgomery dives into his life and impact fighting for gay rights across the country.
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Press Releases, Alden B. Dow Museum, Stories at the Center, Education

Broadway Creative Team and Top High School Students Present HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Midland Center for the Arts
It’s time to get’cha head in the game and bring out your inner Wildcat for the upcoming production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on the Center’s Outdoor Stage, June 23 – 25. After weeks of intense rehearsals and training by professional teaching artists, and under the direction of Broadway veteran L’ogan J’ones, 20 rising stars in the Great Lakes Region will take the stage performing Disney Channel nostalgic numbers like “Stick to the Status Quo” and “Bop to the Top.”
Posted by Josh Holliday on
Center Stage Theatre, Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family

Midland County Historical Society Turns Back Time with Cemetery Tour of Sanford Civil War Veterans
In 1865, the American Civil War officially came to an end, the conclusion of a four-year battle over the status of slavery in the United States. Several of those civil war veterans that called Midland County their home are at the center of the upcoming guided Cemetery Tour on behalf of the Midland County Historical Society.
Posted by Josh Holliday on
Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Education, Kids & Family

Beloved Kids Yoga Educator and Musician Bari Koral Brings YOGAPALOOZA to Midland Center’s Outdoor Stage
When it comes to battling stress and anxiety, Bari Koral has discovered powerful tools through yoga and mindfulness to teach families all around the globe. A beloved children’s recording artist and internationally recognized kids yogi, Bari Koral teaches tens of thousands of parents, children and teachers each and every day through her music – and she is bringing an interactive concert to the outdoor stage at Midland Center for the Arts on June 11.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Education

The Beloved Broadway Musical ANASTASIA Comes to Midland Center for the Arts
From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime and inspired by the beloved films, Anastasia, is set to arrive in Midland for four upcoming performances at Midland Center for the Arts, June 3 - 5 as part of the Huntington Bank Broadway & Beyond Series.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Broadway & Beyond

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Comes to Midland Center for the Arts
“Won’t you ride along with me?” Daniel Tiger and all his friends from the beloved Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS television series are hopping back aboard Trolley for DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! coming to Midland Center for the Arts on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 pm.
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Stories at the Center, Press Releases, Kids & Family, Concerts & Comedy

Midland Center for the Arts Announces $47 Million Transformational Renovation

Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Mich. has announced a $47 Million transformational project that will reimagine the way art and science intersect in Michigan – a campaign they are calling, Center of Possibility. Having just commemorated its 50th Anniversary, the Center for the Arts celebrated its rich history as a regional destination for immersive exploration, historical research, artistic expression and scientific discovery.

Posted by Josh Holliday on
Alden B. Dow Museum, Heritage Park, Education, Stories at the Center, Press Releases