Popular culture fans from across the Great Lakes Region celebrated their favorite T.V. shows, movies, games, books and more during Motor City Comic Con. 'Raving Geeks' podcaster, pop culture commentator and Central Michigan Life film critic Carter Salley took a behind-the-scenes look at the convention and celebration.
The Isabella County Fair held the Super Kicker Rodeo event on July 25. Contestants competed in various competitions from bull riding to barrel racing. The fair runs through July 29, 2023.
About 20 yoga students and five baby goats combined July 15 for a goat yoga session at RedBloom Yoga in downtown Mount Pleasant. Studio Owner and instructor Shana Dancer hosted the event to encourage enthusiasts to try a new spin on the ancient practice. A second goat yoga session is slated for July 22 at the studio.
Central Michigan University Marching Band hosted a week-long camp for high school drum majors and color guard members on Jack Saunders Marching Band Field, July 9-14. High school musicians from across the state spent the week on campus, learning from university faculty and staff as part of the 2023 Marching Chips Summer Camps.
Fireworks illuminated the night skies around the nation's capital on July 4, including these images captured in nearby Arlington, Virginia, by CM Life staff member Aurora Rae.
Art Reach of Mid-Michigan hosted a fundraising event, Brunch in the Garden, behind Mountain Town Station in downtown Mount Pleasant on July 9, 2023. The event included a silent auction of various artworks from Art Flair. Tickets included bruch, with proceeds helping Art Reach of Mid-Michigan acquire supplies and fund staffing.
Members of the Anishinaabe Circle participated in the 28th annual Sobriety Walk and Pow Wow June 10 at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids. The event was designed to support those who chose the Red Road, or the road ot recovery, and to encourage holistic wellness through the sharing of Native American culture and traditions.
On Saturday, June 10 Mount Pleasant hosted the ninth annual Mount Pleasant Craft Beer Festival. The Festival had beer tents from different brewing companies, live music and games like cornhole, giant Jenga, and giant Connect Four.
The Barber room in Park Library at CMU is featuring their latest acquisitions over the summer. The artwork will be available to view until Aug. 10. Several pieces in this collection are from current CMU students.
On the final day of the 2023 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games, athletes compete in track events at the Indoor Athletics Complex and unwind with special events in the Rose Pond area and Lot 62 West.
Gymnastics, volleyball, swimming and powerlifting were all on athletes' schedules Thursday during day 2 of the 2023 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games on the Central Michigan University campus. The games wrap on June 2.
Talented athletes from across the state are at Central Michigan University for the 2023 Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games. The annual celebration of sport kicked off Wednesday and runs through Friday. Opening Day festivities included ceremonies, athletic competition, the annual Rev it up Motorcycle Procession and a carnival hosted by the Kiwanis Club.
The annual Alma Highland Festival celebrates the beauty of Scotland with strongman games, Scottish pipe and drumming competitions and dancing contests, among many other attractions. Now in its 54th year, the festival took place May 26 through 28.
Tulip Time is a time of celebration and culture for the Holland community. People come to West Michigan from around the world to see and participate in the festivities. These photos from May 12 and 13 capture the final and largest parade of the week, as well as the blooming flowers in downtown Holland.
Central Michigan's softball team fell to Ohio 7-2 in game five of the Mid-American Conference softball tournament on Friday, May 12 in Oxford, Ohio. On the mound for CMU was junior Grace Lehto, redshirt senior Kaitlyn Bean and sophomore Madelyn Wallace. Junior outfielder Abbey Tolmie led the team on offense with three hits. Ohio advances to play Miami (Ohio) in the finals on Saturday, May 13 in Oxford, Ohio.
Central Michigan's softball team defeated Ball State 4-1 in game three of the Mid-American Conference softball tournament on Friday, May 12 in Oxford, Ohio. Redshirt senior pitcher Kaitlyn Bean was on the mound for CMU. Junior outfielder Abbey Tolmie and sophomore infielder/utility player Allyssa Hollo led the team with two hits each. CMU will play game four's losing team, Miami (Ohio) or Ohio, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12.
Central Michigan's softball team lost to Ohio 2-0 in game one of the Mid-American Conference softball tournament on Thursday, May 11 in Oxford, Ohio. On the mound for CMU was junior pitcher Grace Lehto. Junior outfielder Abbey Tolmie and senior outfielder Kelsey Alexander had the only hits of the day with one a piece. CMU will play Ball State at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 12 in Oxford, Ohio.
Central Michigan University Graduate students celebrate their commencement on Friday, May 5, in McGuirk Arena. The 2023 Graduate students included those from the College of Medicine, Graduate certificates, Doctoral, Master's, and Specialist degrees.
Central Michigan's softball team swept Bowling Green 5-1 and 5-0 in a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 26 at Margo Jonker Stadium. Redshirt senior pitcher Kaitlyn Bean was on the mound in the first game, and junior pitcher Grace Lehto pitched a no-hitter in the second, the first in program history since 2009. CMU extended their winning streak to 11 with the wins, bringing their overall record to 27-19 and conference record to 17-6.
Central Michigan's lacrosse team defeated Eastern Michigan 19-4 on Wednesday, April 26 at at the CMU Lacrosse Complex. Senior defender Hailie Moore also set a new program record of six turnovers in a single game. The win makes CMU 6-1 in conference play and 8-7 overall. The team is currently tied for first in the MAC with Kent State and Robert Morris. CMU will face Robert Morris on April 29 for the last game of the regular season.
