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The Port Huron Museum’s Carnegie Center.
Port Huron Museums offer free admission all year long

“We hope to welcome many tourists this summer, as well as give our local residents a chance to come see our shared cultural heritage at the sites. If you haven’t been to the Museums, this season is a great opportunity to stop in and see the history in your own backyard,” says Andrew Kercher, community engagement manager for Port Huron Museums.

Enter Stage Right at the Citadel Stage falls in the footprint of the newly minted Port Huron Theatre District.
Downtown Port Huron formalizes its Theatre District, festival to follow

“This collaboration is a perfect demonstration of the true spirit of Port Huron,” says Port Huron Mayor Pauline Repp. “It is exciting to have a dedicated area in our downtown spotlighting not only the physical buildings that make up the Port Huron Theatre District, but also the people that share their talents with showgoers to Downtown Port Huron.”

The Port Huron Pub Crawl returns after two years of COVID-related cancelations.
‘People are rarin’ to go’: Port Huron Pub Crawl to make its anticipated return after two years away

“The last couple of years have been a little slow with the shutdowns and everything else. So I think this year’s going to be a helluva time. People are rarin’ to go and get out and see each other,” says Jon Skrip, co-owner of Captain Skrip’s Office Bar & Grill. “I think it’s gonna be a real good time for all of us.”

The SC4 Fieldhouse at St. Clair County Community College in Port Huron.
Upcoming NJCAA Women’s Basketball tourney at SC4 could provide boost for Blue Water Area tourism

“We are thrilled to welcome the NJCAA championship to our campus and look forward to showcasing the SC4 Fieldhouse as well as our many great restaurants, hotels, businesses and activities,” says Dale Vos, SC4 director of athletics.

The Port Huron Museum’s Carnegie Center
Port Huron Museums puts out call for local artists to submit works for upcoming exhibition

“Everyone agrees that the last two years have been turbulent and out of the ordinary for everyone, but times of struggle can inspire great artistic endeavors,” says Andrew Kercher, community engagement manager for Port Huron Museums.

The new Emerge Fund - Port Huron small business grants are offered by the EDA of St. Clair County in partnership with The Underground small business incubator in downtown Port Huron.
New grant opportunity available for Port Huron-based small businesses

“Sometimes, a small amount of financial support is exactly what it takes to help get an entrepreneur to launch a new business, or to overcome a hurdle to their next stage of growth,” says Kanchan Wankhede, Director of Entrepreneurial Services at The Underground.

Construction of the EDA Business Center is set to begin on Port Huron’s waterfront later this year.
EDA: More than 800 jobs, $167M in regional investments made in 2021

"During the continued challenges of a health pandemic in 2021, our organization is pleased to see our region continue to prosper with solid economic growth,” says Dan Casey, CEO of the Economic Development Alliance.

This year’s Blue Water Music Awards will be their first award show since 2020, its 2021 show canceled because of COVID-19.
10th annual Blue Water Music Awards to celebrate area’s tight-knit music community and its fans

“We're bringing it back to the where the first-ever Blue Water Music Awards was,” says Tim Hunter, organizer of the BWMAs. The 10th annual Blue Water Music Awards is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Lynch’s Irish Tavern. The event is free and open to the public.

This Port Huron hotel has been named one of the best wedding venues in the country

“This upcoming 2022 season is going to be the largest wedding season we’ve ever seen and we are so excited to help all of our couples’ wedding dreams come to life,” says Amanda Bushor, Assistant General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Port Huron.

Lexington Arts Council wins $10K grant for Bach Festival

“These National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants underscore the resilience of our nation’s artists and arts organizations, will support efforts to provide access to the arts, and rebuild the creative economy,” says Ann Eilers, acting chair of the NEA.

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