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On Location: 2010 Traverse City Film Festival

The Traverse City Film Festival is in full swing and our coverage is ramping up! Check out posts from our OnLocation blog and scroll down for info about the Traverse City Film Festival and a really cool video! Speaking of video, Absolute Michigan…
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Photo Friday: Charlevoix Sunset by unifiedphoto

unifiedphoto (Ken Snyder) says that he's a hobbyist photographer, technology enthusiast, husband and proud dad of 3 beautiful kids. He adds that photography brings balance to his fast-paced work life - how many of you feel the same? Check…
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Hugh Jackman's Real Steel filming in Michigan

Hugh Jackman by malaca11 One of the cool things about the Michigan Film Incentive is that you never know who it will bring to your town. Marlene lives in Mason and got this shot of Hugh Jackman (and some others) at the Mason courthouse. Jackman…
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Photo Friday: Bay City Fireworks by MD2!

On Michigan in Pictures, we featured Michigan fireworks, a great place to learn about Fourth of July and other firework displays. MD2! has sets including My Favorites and Michigan (slideshow). Check out his Flickriver and have a fantastic…
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Celebrating Michigan's Water Photo Contest

In the Michigan Immense Public Park by farlane Nearly 2400 photographers have shared over 100,000 photos with Absolute Michigan and Michigan in Pictures in the Absolute Michigan pool. We are ready to go with the next photo contest in Absolute…
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The S.S. Badger Car Ferry and the Steamer 43 Song

S.S. Badger - Ludington Mi. by R.J.E. As a kid, I used to ride the Badger frequently back & forth to Wisconsin to see my dad. It might have cost $20, and on just about every trip there 6 or 8 people were taking a round trip,playing…
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Photo Friday: North by darkson33

Yes, it is Saturday. darkson33 (Bryant Windom) lives and takes pictures in Flint.Here's his Shutterfly web site. His sets include Outdoors, People and Flint and things (slideshow). Dive into his Flickriver.
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Michigan Business Photo Winner: Vintage Michigan by Stacy Niedzwiecki

Our panel evaluated submissions based on subject matter and photographic technique and has selected Vintage Michigan by Stacy Niedzwiecki as the winner in our Michigan Business Photo Contest. The Legendary Dog 'n Suds Drive-In located…
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Island Festival - Kalamazoo, June 17 - 19, 2010

What makes Kalamazoo a cool city and great weekend destination? Events like the Island Festival! Escape from day-to-day routine and kick off summer with entertainment for all ages. From its humble beginnings, the Island Festival has grown…
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Photo Friday: Untitled by Morganshev

Morganshev (morgan shevett) took this long exposure shot near Oscoda. You can see it bigger in his slideshow, and check out other sets including Winter, Beach, B/W and Oscoda. Dive into his Flickriver.
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Supporting Michigan Business: It's a local thing

"Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It Means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers." ~Michael H. Shuman, author…
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Lore: Michigan Women Artists Multimedia Event

On Friday, June 18 at 7 PM, the historic Mills Community House Theater in Benzonia will host Lore, a multimedia collaboration. The event will feature the creative work of seven Michigan women artists in an exhibition that blends original paintings,…