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ArtPrize 2010 and the diamond in the dust

dot to dot by powerbooktrance The phenomenal ArtPrize returns to Grand Rapids for a second year. The dates will be September 22 - October 10, 2010 with a top prize of $250,000. Speaking of Grand Rapids and ArtPrize, Rob Bliss had an…
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Art is Everywhere, for Everyone

Guardian by Ralph Krawczyk JrOur years of neglect of the ongoing structural problems in our budget has left Michigan in a position where we're cutting all kinds of services drastically. When you're taking millions from classrooms, public safety…
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Maker Faire Detroit - From Motor City to Maker City

It Must be Maker Faire time! by Erik Charlton In Maker Faire Detroit 2010, Dale Dougherty of Make Magazine announces the first-ever Maker Faire Detroit,  July 31-August 1, 2010 at The Henry Ford Museum : Last summer, after our Maker…
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Weird Wednesday: Please Pass the Gizzards

The last Wednesday of every month is a "Weird Wednesday" on Absolute Michigan, when Linda Godfrey gives you a sample of what's weird in the Wolverine State. You can listen to Linda's latest podcasts at weirdmichigan.com, follow her on Twitter…
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Noel Night: 37 Years of Holiday Merriment

The 37th annual Noel Night will take place on Saturday, December 5th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center Area. Over 40 institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, the Charles…
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Report on the Grand Rapids International Wine Festival

Michigan By the Bottle has a great report on last weekend's Grand Rapids International Wine Festival which featured over 100 Michigan wines for tasting (and I'm not just saying that because the interviewed me): Grand Rapids International…
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25th Annual Silver Bells in the City - Friday, November 20 Lansing

silver bells 2007 by Michphotog The 25th Annual Silver Bells in the City will take place on Friday, November 20, 2009 from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Lansing. Silver Bells in the City, which attracts 120,000 attendees, annually features an…
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Lansing 150 Grand Finale

It's Lansing's Birthday! by Eridony 2009 is the Sesquicentennial of the City of Lansing. The Lansing 150 Grand Finale is next Friday (Nov 20) immediately following Silver Bells in the City from 8-11 PM in the Lansing Center. This event…
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Michitwitter November 2009

Read a good article or blog post about Michigan? See a cool picture or video? Listen to a great podcast? Attend a fun event or find a new web site? Scroll down to tell folks in the comments. Please keep them brief and friendly! Subscribe…
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Autumn in Michigan: Something for Everyone

Autumn Pathways by pentax hammer (gary syrba) The crowds and traffic have subsided, the harvests are bountiful and the mosquitoes are few and far between. What we're trying to say is that autumn is perfect time to get out and enjoy a color…
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350 International Day of Climate Action in Michigan

Green Rocks by {D}Scientists say that 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is the safe upper limit for life as we know it. We're currently pushing 400, and this Saturday (October 24, 2009) is the 350 International Day of…
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Michigan Story Festival, Mt. Pleasant October 23 & 24, 2009

Nothing touches the heart and engages the mind more than a good story. From ancient campfires to online urban legends, stories captivate and motivate us to explore our human potential. A visit to the award-winning Michigan Story Festival is…