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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A grant of $503,592 has been approved by the MEDC to support the restoration of the Vogue Theatre.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is hosting their second annual Seeds of Hope speaker series at the State Theatre Thursday evening.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Elaine Dawson of Bellaire was sentenced today in federal court for under-reporting her income to evade over $1 million in taxes.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  It's officially Spring Break for schools in Northern Michigan, and the State Theatre is celebrating by offering a week-long movie marathon.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Moore is asking local business owners to post the Affirmative Action Policy for Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran on their premises to let customers know they are a veteran-friendly business.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  You couldn't tell by looking out the window, but spring is on its way and that means spring break is on its way too!

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Universities, theaters in 4 cities to join in creating new theatrical productions on Civil War

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Construction to restore and reopen the historic Vogue Theatre in Manistee offically started Wednesday morning. Dozens gathered outside of the 74 year-old landmark theatre for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the start of the restoration project.

Friday, February 15, 2013  T.J. Williams and Sheng Wang took over the State Theatre in Traverse City as they get ready for this weekend's Winter Comedy Arts Festival.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Comedians are taking over downtown Traverse City as the Winter Comedy Arts Festival gets underway.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The Winter Comedy Arts Festival kicked off on Thursday and the comedians have officially taken over the town.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Jeff Garlin, comedian and cofounder of the Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival, said they decided to hold the festival in February because it is one of the most depressing months.

Friday, January 25, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Luther and Mary Kurtz have taken over and completely renovated the Charlevoix Cinema III.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Seniors at Traverse City West Senior High have been practicing reading excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.They will be reading the speeches during the Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance day at the State Theatre on  Monday, Jan. 21.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Michael Moore will host a free showing of his Oscar-winning film "Bowling for Columbine" and a community discussion of the Connecticut school massacre in his adopted hometown of Traverse City.