The interactive musical arts group will play Great Lakes Beer Festival, Aug. 17 For 16 years, Empty Canvas has been dazzling audiences with a captivating performance including both live music and an interactive painting show.    As the group looks forward to performing at this year’s Great Lakes Beer Festival from 2 to 7 p.m. …

Have band will travel. Frohliche Musiker Blasorchester, a local German polka band, will bring its interactive performance style to Dow Diamond on Saturday, August 17. The 14-musician brass and woodwind band, led by co-founders Sara Beth Keough and David Valasek, will be a headliner at the 3rd annual Great Lakes Beer Festival. The group has …

Third annual festival date set for Aug. 17 There are a lot of beer festivals in Michigan, but there’s only one Great Lakes Beer Festival, an annual celebration of the craft beer community that takes place at beautiful Dow Diamond. The Midland ballpark, home of the minor league baseball team The Great Lakes Loons, has …

There isn’t anything ordinary about the Brighton Howell Area, a region that really shines as a destination during the summer months a destination where Michigan’s Up-North vibe lives large, especially during the summer months. As home to some of the state’s largest events, finest breweries and delightful dining options, the Brighton Howell Area has transformed …

One hundred forty-eight years after its debut, the Muskegon Brewing Company label ends its 67-year hiatus. Sourced locally at Pigeon Hill Brewing Company and with the blessing from David Messke, the original owner’s great grandson, owners Emily and Ryan Leestma have resurrected the native brand. Giving it a new spin and together with the Pigeon …

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Best Beer Event/Festival   Winner: U.P. Beer Fest – Michigan Brewer’s Guild mibeer.com 120 N. Washington Sq, Ste 1050B Lansing, MI 48933   Finalists: Michigan Brewer’s Guild Summer Beer Fest Great Lakes Beer Festival   Best Beer Garden   Winner: Hop Lot Brewing Co. & Beer Garden hoplotbrewing.com 658 S W Bay Shore Dr, Suttons …