The Up and Down the River column in The Pioneer newspaper began in the 1980’s: one column each week, 52 weeks of the year, for 30+ years. The column covers a wide array of topics. Sometimes the articles are centered close to home while other times they span the globe. Some reflect upon the minutiae of life, others look at the bigger picture. Up and Down the River both asks and answers questions. It reflects on where we are, where we’ve been and wonders about where we are going. We look inward; we gaze outward, literally up and down our own river of life.
Articles
april 22: the benefits of rest
april 15: The story behind the bear exhibit
april 8: the fascinating history of pockets
April 2: the story behind ‘the bear’
march 25: ‘How to know a person’
March 18: the riverwalk story, part 2
March 11: the riverwalk story, part 1
March 4: how do i join a book club?
february 26: fulfilling a 40 year promise, part 2
february 20: fulfilling a 40 year promise, part 1
february 12: Call To Artists-the bear
february 5: Novel tea and the great michigan read
january 29: the old settlers tell their stories
january 22: Festival of the arts is coming!
january 15: sculpting life through art
january 8: Creativity and healing
January 2: in amichigan winter, escape to southern india
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December 26: Mosaics at Artworks
December 18: What’s Ahead at Artworks in 2024?
December 11: Teaching and Learning at Artworks
December 4: Holiday Songs
November 20: A Life of Gratefulness
November 10: A Life-changing Event
November 6: The Empty Nest
October 23: Muskegon River Offers 219 miles of Osprey Habitat
October 9: Artworks Hopes to Renew Hearts with Gala
October 2: The Ugly History of Beautiful Things
September 25: Pierre the Paris Rock Snack
September 18: Basket Weaving Studio is Now Open
September 11: The Kick Ass Wit of Molly Ivins
September 5: Hispanic Heritage Month
August 27: Novel Tea to Discuss “The Personal Librarian”
August 21: How to Support Your Local Famer
August 14: Harriet the Iconic Painted Turtle
August 7: Behind the Gazebo at Mitchell Creek Park
July 31: Check Out the Novel Tea Book Club
July 24: The Old Western Town in Paris, Michigan
July 17: Heirloom Quilts on Display at Artworks
June 12: Meet Artworks' Newest Artist in Residence
June 3: Explore the World of Landscape Art
May 29: Let’s Go Full Circle