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In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Lake Michigan Shipwreck ⛵️ 

• Art Prize Returns 🎨 

• Muskegon Airport Upgrades 🛩️ 

Let’s dive in

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Art Prize Returns To Grand Rapids

ArtPrize began in 2009 in Grand Rapids, attracting significant crowds and media attention with over 1,200 art entries, including large sculptures and a paper airplane installation. The festival provided economic boosts to local businesses and fostered community pride. However, participation and excitement have declined since its peak, particularly post-COVID-19. In 2024, ArtPrize expects around 885 entries, an increase from 730 last year. The grand prize, reduced to $125,000 in past years, has been partially restored to retain artist interest. This year’s kickoff will feature fireworks, parades, and live events across 16 days, showcasing artists from over 40 countries. ArtPrize continues to evolve as a cultural asset, despite concerns about the declining quality and novelty of artwork. Organizers are committed to revitalizing the festival, promoting it as a vibrant experience for both visitors and locals while supporting small businesses in downtown Grand Rapids.

Muskegon Airport Getting $3 Million In Upgrades

Muskegon County Airport is undergoing nearly $3 million in renovations to revitalize its 30-year-old terminal, which has original features from 1994. Upgrades include new restrooms, a modern front façade, and restaurant reopening, aimed at attracting travelers. Additionally, runway improvements, part of a $20.3 million investment, will replace 25% of the pavement, install new LED lights, and shift the taxiway to enhance safety standards. Airport Director Ken Efting highlighted these changes as vital for the airport's resurgence in 2024 and 2025. Furthermore, the airport will replace Southern Airways Express with Denver Air Connection to improve passenger numbers and reliability.

131 Old Shipwreck Visible On Lake Michigan Beach

ARCADIA, MI – The remnants of a 131-year-old shipwreck are clearly visible as they emerge from the sand along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Minnehaha ran aground in October 1893 and was dismantled by the waves. Today, its remains lie in two sections: one at the Arcadia Beach Natural Area and the other just north of the city beach. If you're planning to drive along M-22 to enjoy the autumn colors, it's definitely worth taking a quick detour to see this historic site.

Find this shipwreck just off M-22 in northern Manistee County. Traveling north on M-22, turn left onto Lake Street in Arcadia and continue west until the road becomes the Arcadia Beach parking lot.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Holistic Medicine Coming To Norton Shores

Nature’s Helping Hand, a holistic medicine clinic owned by Tracy Burgess, plans to purchase the building at 4788 Grand Haven Road from All Seasons Property Investments, LLC. Burgess seeks special land use permitting to convert the 5,500-square-foot space, currently occupied by 4 Seasons Home Crafters, into a center for multiple health-related businesses. The building is listed at $469,900 and has been on the market for 77 days. Alongside her business, the center would include a chiropractor, nutrition service, skincare services, and a personal training gym. The plan is contingent on approval from the Norton Shores City Council.

Muskegon Is Looking For Buyers

The Nelson House, a 155-year-old Italianate mansion in Muskegon, is up for sale after being relocated from 1292 Jefferson St. to 382 W. Muskegon Ave. on July 17. Acquired by the city to avoid demolition, it is undergoing restoration. Bid proposals for its purchase are due by 2 p.m. on Nov. 21, with no minimum bid requirement. The house must remain an owner-occupied single-family home. Originally built in 1869 by Charles D. Nelson, it served as a rectory and was purchased for $100. The relocation and foundation setting cost approximately $230,000. Interested bidders can request site tours. More info here.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN

MUSKEGON

Thursday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Michigan Irish Music Festival 5-10pm

Wonderland Distillery - Music Trivia 7pm

Free Thursdays at Muskegon Museum of Art

Friday - Michigan Irish Music Festival 5-10pm

Saturday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Michigan Irish Music Festival 5-10pm

Sunday - Michigan Irish Music Festival 5-10pm

Monday - The Valkyrie - Trivia Night 7pm

GRAND HAVEN

Thursday- Spring Lake Farmers Market 9am-2pm

Social District - Thursday Night Cornhole Tournaments 6pm

Love in Action - Autumn Bash 5:30-9pm

Friday- Odd Side Live Music 8-11pm

Saturday- Grand Haven Farmers Market 8am-1pm

M-45 Celebration 9am-10pm

Coopersville Craft & Vendor Fair 10am-2pm

HOLLAND

Thursday - New Holland Brewing - DJ Dr. Joel - 7-10pm

Windmill Island Gardens - Art on the Island Gala 6-8pm

Friday - Tulip City Gem and Mineral Show - 54th Annual 10am-7pm

Saturday - Holland Farmers Market 8-2pm

Riley Trails Marathon and Relay 8am-4pm

Crisp Country Acres Fall Fest 10am-1pm

Tulip City Gem and Mineral Show - 54th Annual 10am-7pm

International Festival of Holland 2-7pm

Sunday- Tulip City Gem and Mineral Show - 54th Annual 11am-5pm

Monday - Curragh Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8pm

WEATHER

Thursday

88 🌡️ 61 | ☀️  | 2% |

Friday

85 🌡️ 62 | 🌤️ | 5% |

Saturday

85 🌡️ 65 | 🌤️ | 13% |

Sunday

78🌡️ 64 | 🌤️ | 16% |

Monday

86 🌡️ 62 | 🌤️ | 17% |

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday

The Deck I Leaving Lifted I 6pm

Grand Armory I Ryan Lynch I 6:30pm

Coopersville Music On Main | Great Scott | 6:30pm

Friday

The Deck I Union Guns I 6pm

Dockers I Project 90 I 6pm

Odd Side I Kyle Brown I 8pm

Grand Armory I Troy Graham I 6:30pm

Eagles 925 I Rock Shop I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Simply In Time I 9pm

Hops at 84 East I Noah Martis I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Decades I 8pm

Saturday

Muskegon Farmers Market I Brent Wilkins I 10am-2pm

The Deck I Sonimanic I 7pm

Dockers I Keegan Jacko Band I 6pm

Red Rooster Tavern I Tony Jarvis I 8pm

Rake Beer I Daniel Stagg & The Critters I 7pm

The Valkyrie I TBA I 7pm

Grand Armory I Dunegrass I 4pm

Eagles 925 I Carl Webb Band I 8pm

Tanglewood I The Bars Band I 5pm

Hops at 84 East I Dylan Tolbert I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Trixy Tang I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Decades I 8pm

Sunday

The Deck I JP & The Energy I 5pm

Dockers I Swinging Stem Cells I 5pm

Muskegon Brewing I Gabrial James I 3pm

Odd side Ales I Scott Pellegrom I 5pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Sheer Pandemonium I 8pm

SPORTS

Thursday - Detroit Tigers vs Colorado Rockies 1:10pm

Friday - Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles 6:40pm

Saturday - Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles 6:10pm

Sunday - Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles 12:10pm

Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1pm

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