Trades + Tech. You Can in Michigan

Backed by grant funding from the state-led Michigan Arts & Culture Council, artistic organizations throughout the Great Lakes State offer a diverse cultural landscape for creative expression and inspiration. Explore the art galleries in Traverse City where artists work with mediums like glassware, fabric and photography. Experience the awe of masterful performance at history centers like Manistee’s Ramsdell Theatre and the Fox Theatre. Metro Detroit is not only home to the Detroit Institute of Arts, but also the Motown Museum, as well as a rich portfolio of automotive and cultural heritage intuitions. 

As one of the most musically influential states — known best for the development of Motown, early punk rock and techno — it’s no surprise Michigan hosts several popular music festivals that draw visitors in from across the nation. Movement Music Festival, held annually in Detroit, is a three-day celebration of electronic music. Faster Horses in Brooklyn showcases an eclectic lineup of country music, making it a must-visit for western music enthusiasts. And Electric Forest is a multi-genre music festival held among towering pines in Rothbury.

Whether you’re ready to chill out after the workday or want to paint the town red, Michigan is your canvas for top-tier entertainment. In Detroit, a city renowned for its musical heritage, you’ll find nightclubs and lounges that host body-moving grooves and the city’s world-class talent, such as TV Lounge. Grand Rapids boasts over 90 live music venues — or you could choose to dance the night away in Ann Arbor’s thriving club scene at popular LGBTQ+ venues like LIVE and Necto Nightclub. No matter where you go in Michigan, you’ll find an electrifying atmosphere that will keep you moving all night long.

A thriving brewery and distillery scene awaits you in Michigan, serving up libations that cater to every taste. More than 80 breweries and several beer tours are in Grand Rapids alone, which have led to the city being dubbed “Beer City USA.” In Detroit, immerse yourself in the vibrant bar culture with a variety of unique creations like the Hummer Cocktail — a proud concoction of the Bayview Yacht Club. Or savor the refreshing Bell’s Oberon, a summer wheat ale from the renowned Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo. From craft brews to inventive cocktails, Michigan’s brewery and distillery scene will leave you spoiled for choice.