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Michigan History: Walker Tavern

Walker Tavern by Cletus Brooks In the days when stagecoaches stopped regularly, Walker Tavern offered travelers a welcome break from the road. It still does. But today instead of food, drink and lodging, the tavern serves up a dose of Michigan…
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Detroit Windsor International Film Festival - June 26-29, 2008

6 by Dane Van From June 26th to the 29th, 2008, the inaugural Detroit Windsor International Film Festival takes place all around Detroit and Windsor. Screenings and events will be held at the Scarab Club, the Detroit Institute of Art, the…
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Photo Friday: Street Artists - Detroit Festival of Arts by MikeRyu

MikeRyu took this photo (and several more) at last weekend's 2008 Detroit Festival of Arts. It's part of his Detroit set (slideshow) and I don't think he'd mind if I linked to this Flickr slideshow of detroitfestivalofarts pics featuring…
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Road Trip: Michigan's Adventure - Muskegon

Family Trips by brandonjb Michigan's Adventure, the state's largest amusement park was originally founded as the 'Deer Park', a petting zoo in 1956. It eventually was renamed 'Deer Park Funland' and then in 1988 after a coaster, the 'Wolverine…
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Bavarian Festival; Frankenmuth June 12 - 15

Frankenmuth by Tony Tanoury Wilkommen to Frankenmuth's 50th Annual Bavarian Festival It's not just an event... it's a feeling of "Gemütlichkeit", combined with the warmth and friendship of Michigan's charming Bavarian Village. It…
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The Week for June 9-15, 2008

Lightning by bohemianrobot Over the last week we've had some damaging storms all over the state - here's hoping that bohemianrobot's great capture puts the lightning back in the bottle! Our Michigan June Event Calendar says that the Lilac…
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Road Trip: Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - Grand Rapids

Rain is Good by photoshoparama Walk the outdoor nature trails and boardwalk, study world-class sculpture within the outdoor Sculpture Park, enjoy endless hours of fun with the kids in the Children's Garden. Visit the indoor areas including…
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The Week for June 2-8, 2008

first boats in the morning by haglundc (check it out bigger)! Welcome to the Week on Absolute Michigan, the place where we (and you!) talk about the news & happenings of the week. Now (happily) that Delegate-Gate is winding down…
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Get Local in June!

Blue and Green Checkerboard by Tim Stone I think that we're all well aware that the Economy Is Not Good and that Gas Prices Are Really, Really High. While the constant drumbeat of bad news may well make us afraid to go anywhere or do much…
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Photo Friday: Practice runs by LindaB

This photo is part of Linda's Red Bull Air Race set. FYI, the race takes place on the Detroit Riverfront May 31 - June 1 and you can get details right here.' Linda quotes one of my favorite photographers, Lewis Hine: "If I could tell…
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Asparagus goes to the movies ... and the National Asparagus Festival

You can get a higher quality version from the official web site Asparagus: Stalking the American Life (where you can also buy the DVD which supports family farmers) and also at Media That Matters, where you can also read an explanation of…