Review Magazine

04/07/2026

The Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens is pleased to announce the upcoming TempleArts Youth Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity and expression taking place on May 7 & 9, 2026.

This dynamic event will showcase the talents of young artists across a variety of disciplines, including film, music, theatre, and visual arts. . Day one will feature theatrical performances and film screenings by students at The Temple Theatre, while day two will take place at the Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens with interactive art activities and students performing live music in the gardens.

Check out this overview for more information including schedule of activities, how youth can participate, and more!

The Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens is pleased to announce the upcoming TempleArts Youth Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity and expression taking place on May 7 and 9, 2026. This dynamic event will showcase the talents of young artists across a variety of disciplines, including film, mu...

04/06/2026

https://www.review-mag.com/article/center-stage-theatre-leaps-into-the-musical-magic-illusive-world-of-pippin

Midland’s Center Stage Theatre is busily putting the finishing touches on the dazzling and innovative 1972 musical PIPPIN, which is set for a series of performances at Midland Center’s Little Theatre from April 24-26th & May 1-3rd.

With an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), and a propulsive book by Roger O. Hirson, this high-energy musical focuses upon the tale of a young prince named PIPPIN, determined to find a life that feels bigger than ordinary as he searches for meaning and fulfillment through the ravages and passions of war, love, and politics.

Don't miss this fascinating conversation with the play's creative and imaginative director Joshua Lloyd!

04/04/2026

https://www.review-mag.com/article/critter-ruwart-both-sides-now

Critter Ruwart is an independent folk band rooted in authentic storytelling, rhythmic instrumentation, and the type of divine vocal harmony that can only be created by blood brothers - genetically linked together in a heavenly chorus equally as unique as it is inimitable.

With a core trio consisting of Chris Ruwart on Lead Vocal and guitar; Brendan Ruwart (Banjo); and Igor Trifunovic on Violin, the group first came to our attention through recording engineer Andy Reed, who has been producing tracks for the group’s debut album.

The first thing one is struck with by this group is the sincerity of their craftsmanship and the purity and depth of their musical focus - two qualities that belie their youthfulness with a maturity of understanding rare to find in popular music.

As one of the group we'll be featuring at this year's 40th REVIEW Music Awards on May 3rd, recently we sat down with Chris to find out more about the qualities of composition and the band’s journey from Wyoming to the Great Lakes Bay of Michigan that has led them to this pivotal point in their musical career that has taken them to the crossroads they find themselves at today.

We hope you enjoy!

04/03/2026

The Hound of the Baskervilles, which was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and first published back in 1902, is a classic Sherlock Holmes novel and one of Doyle’s most famous pieces of work.

Blending Gothic horror with detective fiction as Holmes and Watson investigate a family curse and a demonic hound haunting the Baskerville family on the moors of Devonshire; the storyline follows their investigation into the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the subsequent danger to the new family heir, Sir Henry, uncovering a plot of murder and greed behind the supernatural legend.

Fast forward to the comedic genius of playwright Ken Ludwig to transform Doyle’s literary classic into a murderously funny adventure - the results of which Pit & Balcony Community Theatre will have on full display when they present the regional premier of BASKERVILLE: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, set to run in a series of performances from April 10-12 & 17-19th.

Learn more with this in-depth preview feature!

There is little doubt that The Hound of the Baskervilles, which was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and published back in 1902, is a classic Sherlock Holmes novel and one of Doyle’s most famous pieces of work.

04/02/2026

Greetings! The REVIEW is excited to be returning to Bay City to present this year’s 40th Annual REVIEW Music Awards Ceremony & Celebration within the spacious historical ambiance of The WESTOWN Theater, 611 E. Midland St. on Sunday, May 3rd!

Doors will open at 4:00 PM and the Awards Celebration will run from 5:00 PM until approximately 11:00 PM, presenting an exceptional evening where we honor our area’s top musical artists in genres of Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, Hip-Hop and Alternative music as determined by readers and fans.

This year we had an unprecedented number of 10,285 votes cast between the combined nomination round and final round of voting and thank our readers for confirming the consensus on how important LIVE MUSIC is and the artists who create it are to people throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Here’s a complete SCHEDULE & ITINERARY of the festivities so you can better plan for this unique afternoon & evening of exceptional entertainment.

Tickets are now on sale and the public is invited to attend this landmark musical celebration of the year.

Please check out this article for all details and share to help us maximize exposure and get the word out!

All of us at The REVIEW are excited to once again return to Bay City to present this year’s 40th Annual REVIEW Music Awards Ceremony & Celebration within the spacious historical ambiance of The WESTOWN Theater, 611 E. Midland St. on Sunday, May 3rd. Doors will open at 4:00 PM and the Awards Celebr...

03/28/2026

In his literary classic, Hamlet, the English Bard and playwright William Shakespeare famously wrote, “To thine own self be true.” Sadly, the problem is when others want to present a different “truth” long after you are gone.

In his literary classic, Hamlet, the English Bard and playwright William Shakespeare famously wrote, “To thine own self be true.” Sadly, the problem today is when others want to present a different “truth” long after you are gone.

03/26/2026

Here's our official poster! Pre-sale tickets are now available at Eventbrite.com and physical tickets will be availabe next week starting April 2nd!

03/25/2026

Greetings, everybody! Pre-sale tickets for the 40th Annual Review Music Awards are now on sale on Eventbrite. com by clicking this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/40th-annual-review-music-awards-celebration-tickets-1985185171287?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Physical tickets will go on sale April 2nd at the following locations: SAGINAW: Review Magazine • White’s Bar • Records & Tapes Galore • Cork & Ale • The Listening Room • Hamilton St. Pub

BAY CITY: The Westown & Lucky’s • Electric Kitsch • Herter Music • Puff Dispensary • Scotty’s Sandbar • Willew Lounge

MIDLAND: Radio Wasteland • MI Element • Tim Boychuck’s State Farm Insurance

Tickets are only $20.00 advance or you can get six for $100.00.
Please share this to get the word out!

03/22/2026

The ART480 class invites you to their curated exhibition at Big Rock Coffee & Events in Chesaning. The exhibition will take place Tuesday, March 31 through Friday, April 10.

A reception will be held on Friday, April 10 from 6pm to 8pm, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their works. This exhibition will feature a variety of media including painting, drawing, graphic design, ceramics, and photography.

Check out more details here!

The ART480 class invites you to their curated exhibition at Big Rock Coffee & Events in Chesaning. The exhibition will take place Tuesday, March 31 through Friday, April 10. A reception will be held on Friday, April 10 from 6pm to 8pm, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists and disc...

03/20/2026

https://www.review-mag.com/article/40th-annual-review-music-awards-final-five-nominees

We at The REVIEW are very pleased to announce that the Final Voting Round in the 40th Annual 2026 MUSIC AWARDS is now completed, and we had an unprecedented number of 10,285 votes cast between the combined nomination round and final round of voting!

There are people sitting in local, county, and statewide seats of government with with less public support, so THANK YOU for confirming our consensus on the importance of LIVE MUSIC and the artists who create it throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region!

The winners will be announced on Sunday, May 3rd at our 40th Annual REVIEW Music Awards Celebration, which will be held at The Westown Theatre in Bay City.

Invitations have been sent out to all nominees and tickets will be available for sale on March 27th with a complete breakdown of the evening's schedule available in both the print and online versions of our April 2nd edition of REVIEW Magazine.