Music, Arts, and Culture

Northern Michigan is so much more than skiing and boating towns! There are so many things to do when it comes to Music, Arts, Culture in Northern Michigan. From the famed Charlevoix summer concert series that provides concerts all summer long to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in world-class Bay Harbor, to the incredible performances of Northern Michigan does not disappoint when it comes to the finer things in life.

With so many Northern Michigan events going on, it can be overwhelming to pick one or two to check out while on vacation. Let our concierge help you pick what works best for you!

Northern Michigan Music, Arts, Culture is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse terrain. Interlochen Center for the Arts and several more long-standing cultural institutions are also located there. It’s no surprise that the region has attracted a wide range of artists and musicians. These are the stories we’ve gathered for you.

Local Artists

Northern Michigan Music, Arts, Culture has always been a source of inspiration for artists and stunning artwork. Here are three that we’re keeping an eye on.

1. Katherine’s first job was as a physical therapist, and she uses her anatomy knowledge in her profession. She’s noted for depicting how people organically move through their surroundings, and since she’s based in Traverse City, the North has influenced many of her paintings’ settings and color schemes. FLOW, For Love of Water, receives 5% of Katherine’s income.
2. Haley Jo Hildebrand, the woman behind Sweet Fern, makes a statement with her earrings. “That Woman from Michigan,” a recent collection, includes contemporary pieces celebrating strong Michigan women including Gretchen Whitmer, Dana Nessel, Cora Reynolds Anderson, and Aimee Stephens.
3. Laura Brown, who is based in Leelanau County, works with locally created clays found in the same soil she lives on, loves, and explores. Each piece of her wheel-thrown pottery is one-of-a-kind and manufactured in small batches. Her creations are not only utilitarian and practical for domestic usage, but they are also stunning.