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The 2009 East Lansing Film Festival

The 12th annual East Lansing Film Festival (ELFF) takes place March 19-26, 2009. The ELFF the largest and most diverse film festival in Michigan and screens more than 100 independent and foreign feature, documentary, short and student films…
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Michigan History: Beauty and the Bow

Born in England in 1938, Ann Marston immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1949. Already an accomplished archer—and British national champion--Ann soon dominated the field of American archery. Throughout the 1950s, she won…
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Ultimate Sport Show Ticket Giveaway

***The contest is now over*** Even if you were not one of the winners we strongly encourage you to go check out the show and keep your eye out for more ticket giveaways and contests on Absolute Michigan! In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute…
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Grand Rapids Boat Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away 10 pair of tickets to the Grand Rapids Boat Show on February 18-22, 2009. We will randomly select the winners no later than Friday, February 13th and notify them via email. Check…
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"I've Got a Home in Glory Land" Free Lecture and Book Signing - Feb. 8, 2009 Lansing, MI

In celebration of Black History Month, the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission is sponsoring a free, public lecture by Dr. Karolyn Smardz Frost, author of "I've Got a Home in Glory Land" - an account of the experiences of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn,…
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'Taste the Passion' wine trail event - ticket giveaway

The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day (and wine and chocolate) at their annual "Taste the Passion" wine tour held February 7-8, 2009. The weekend features special pours and sweet and savory offerings…
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Michigan International Auto Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away 10 pair of tickets to the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids, MI February 5-8, 2009. About the Michigan International Auto Show This is the greatest annual opportunity…
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Michigan Books: Historic Cottages of Glen Lake by Barbara Siepker, photography by Dietrich Floeter

Leelanau Press -- More than 50 historic cottages' interiors and exteriors are documented in this beautiful publication detailing the resort community nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Leelanau County. Like taking a trip back…
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Michigan Books: A Picturesque Situation: Mackinac Before Photography, 1615-1860 by Brian Leigh Dunnigan

(Wayne State University Press) -- Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Mackinac Island and the people that have lived there, Dunnigan's impressive collection of pre-photographic images of the Mackinac region draws from decades…
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2009 Michigan Anniversaries

Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan sent us this cool list of Michigan Anniversaries for 2009. Know any that we're missing? We'd be amazed if you didn't - post them in the comments! Chelsea by jhoweaa City of Chelsea – An upcoming…
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Michigan Books: Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Mostly True Stories of Growing Up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka

Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Mostly True Stories of Growing Up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka (Viking) -- In this lively and entertaining story about growing up in Flint as the second of six brothers, Scieszka lived in a rambunctious household filled…