Muskegon businesses use creativity amid COVID-19 restrictions, from outdoor ‘keggers’ to igloos
Updated Dec 14, 2020;
Posted Dec 14, 2020
The Hearthstone Bistro at 3350 Glade St. installed dining igloos in order comply with outdoor dining restrictions. (Contributed photo by Ben Soyars of Hearthstone Bistro)
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MUSKEGON, MI A Muskegon County bar with the unique name is hosting weekend “keggers” outside.
An Italian restaurant, built out of recycled shipping containers in Muskegon’s downtown, has turned to take-and-bake dishes.
And, a West Michigan date-night staple in the county is aiming for a similar cozy environment inside igloos.
The local retail sector also is trying to find new ways to survive.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy Lakeshore Art Festival
The operations of the Lakeshore Art Festival now will be managed by the city of Muskegon’s Downtown Development Authority.
“Having the DDA house the Lakeshore Art Festival seemed like a natural fit and good addition to our city events department,” said Ann Meisch, city of Muskegon clerk. “The festival has been a great success and has provided a significant positive impact on our downtown businesses and residents.”
The festival, which was overseen by the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, will be moved from the first weekend in July to the last weekend of June for 2021, June 26-27. The dates coincide with the Mercy Health Seaway Run, and both events will be working collaboratively.