Arts and Culture

More than Massage: The transformative mission of Three Oaks Therapeutics

Transformative. Accessible. Inclusive. Those three key words encompass the mission of downtown Mt. Pleasant’s Three Oaks Therapeutics. Co-owners Marin and James Wood share their approach to wellness through their small business, ensuring all clients feel comfortable and cared for. 

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Deck the Streets: A guide to the season’s most festive homes in Mt. Pleasant

Experience the holiday magic lighting up our community this season! From antique sleighs to whimsical gnomes, local homes are shining bright with creative and elaborate Christmas decorations. We’ve rounded up some of the most stunning displays, including a festive walkway and heirloom-filled designs that honor family traditions.

Explore non-credit and non-traditional classes with Mid Michigan College’s Lifelong Learning series

Mid Michigan College’s Lifelong Learning series invites residents to learn new skills with their nontraditional, non-credit class lineup. Attendees can learn cookie decorating, soapmaking, cooking skills, dog training tips, yoga, and more within the series.

From pitch to paint: Young creators unveil vibrant downtown Mt. Pleasant mural

Sacred Heart students Claire Campbell and Olivia Harding were winners of the United Way of Gratiot & Isabella County's annual PITCH-ER THIS! competition this past winter. Their winning idea, centered around the power of public art, has recently come to life in downtown Mt. Pleasant with the unveiling of a vibrant mural—celebrating the city’s landmarks and culture, plus aims to draw foot traffic, foster community pride, and improve mental well-being.

Art and outdoors unite at Deerfield Park

Co-hosted by Isabella County Parks & Recreation and Art Reach of Mid Michigan, the Art From Our Park free community event aims to foster collaboration between artists and the community, offering a space to celebrate creativity in the great outdoors.

Mt. Pleasant sister city program encourages connections and cultural exchange with Okaya, Japan

Each year the Mt. Pleasant Area International Relations Council (MPARC) raises funds to help local area high school students spend almost two weeks in Mt. Pleasant’s sister city, Okaya, Japan. The cultural experiences and relationships they build are priceless, says Keith Tollenaere, the board president for the MPARC.

The new Commongrounds building on Eighth Street in Traverse City.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community

Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.

Mark Witte
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

Art Walk Central kicks off 13th competition on August 1

Art Walk Central 2024 is set to transform Mt. Pleasant into a vibrant hub of creativity from August 1 through 24. This year's event features artwork from talented artists across the state, including promising youth artists. Discover how you can participate, vote for your favorite pieces, and immerse yourself in the local art scene.

Amy Nichols, campus coordinator for the Region IV Area Agency on Aging, at the Campus for Creative Aging's booth in the South Haven Art Fair. She shows an example of the Window to Our World art project for care partners.
Campus for Creative Aging helps Southwest Michigan seniors find purpose after retirement

Since 2017, the Campus for Creative Aging has been offering a variety of innovative opportunities for older adults in Berrien, Van Buren, and Cass counties – and helping younger residents understand and respect their older neighbors.

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