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Winners of the 2009 Grand Rapids ArtPrize4802

Snapshots from the Grand Rapids ArtPrize4792

On Location: ArtPrize in Grand Rapids4779

Photo Friday: flying man2 by susiej354768

Wheatland Music Festival - September 11-13, 20093616

Photo Friday: Balloon Seafood by mikesophia4735

Winners of the 2009 Grand Rapids ArtPrize
The first-ever ArtPrize in Grand Rapids has ended with Open Water no. 24, a 6' x 19' oil painting by Ran Ortner being chosen as the winner by public vote from 1,262 artists who exhibited at 157 venues across the city. Click through for information about all the winners and some cool video from the Winners Celebration.

Ticket Giveaway: Legally Blonde The Musical at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit
Absolute Michigan in conjunction with Broadway in Detroit will be giving away 5 pair of tickets to the Oct 15th performance of 'Legally Blonde The Musical' which is playing at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. Click on in and enter to win!

Snapshots from the Grand Rapids ArtPrize
Here's a video produced by Absolute Michigan featuring audio from Brad Aspey of Interlochen Public Radio along with photographs from the Absolute Michigan pool and the Creative Commons. The music is Octopussy by Juanitos. There's so much more to see - definitely go to Grand Rapids if at all possible to check out ArtPrize - you will not be disappointed!

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Great Lakes Kite Festival, photo by oldbrushes

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Lansing Symphony Orchestra
Since 1929, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra has provided mid-Michigan with the finest in live, orchestral music. Offering MasterWorks, Pops, Chamber, Big Band, Family, Sacred and Young People's Concerts, there's something for every listener! (517) 487-5001

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Eisenhower Dance Ensemble
Michigan's largest contemporary dance companies, based in Rochester, offers local performances, touring, educational programs and community outreach projects. The EDE Center for Dance provides the highest quality, most comprehensive dance instruction. (Rochester, Oakland County)
In Jest Seconds Improv Comedy Troupe
The In Jest Seconds Comedy Troupe performs their "Disturbing the Piece" Improv comedy show every Monday evening from June through August at Shimmer's Nightclub in the Traverse City Holiday Inn. They are also available for private shows all year 'round! (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Lansing Symphony Orchestra
Since 1929, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra has provided mid-Michigan with the finest in live, orchestral music. Offering MasterWorks, Pops, Chamber, Big Band, Family, Sacred and Young People's Concerts, there's something for every listener! (517) 487-5001 (Lansing, Ingham County)
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra
The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robin Fountain offers year round performances both small and large, formal and casual. They are perfect family fun activities! (St. Joseph, Berrien County)
The Saline Fiddlers
Setting the standard for extracurricular music programs with a simple idea: introduce an alternative style of music education to public school students. The Saline Fiddlers present a stage show that includes music, song and dance from traditional sources. (Saline, Washtenaw County)
What's Opera, Doc?
What's Opera Doc is the only live classical radio program in the Metro Detroit area and features the best in opera, art song, and vocal music. WOD is at 89.3 FM on your radio dial and offers selects for online listening as well. (Dearborn, Wayne County)