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Ready to Pick: New Potatoes

Taste the Local Difference is produced in Northwest Michigan and promotes local farm foods, helps schools serve them, links new farmers to land and other resources, and supports food and farm business networks. They have all kinds of articles…
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Flint's Carriage Town makes a comeback

The Mason House c 1872 in Carriage Town by mansardroofsf The New York Times has taken note of an area in Flint called Carriage Town that is making a comeback due to some industrious and motivated homeowners. In the midst of an otherwise…
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Detroit based band's 'library tour' makes stop at Guantanamo Bay

We stumbled across this article about Detroit based band The High Strung over at boingboing.net about playing an unusual show at Guantanamo Bay as part of their 'library tour'. With so much in the news about making Michigan 'Gitmo North' we…
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Hoxeyville August 21 - 23, 2009

Nestled on 75 + acres of pristine north country farmland and natural hardwood forest -- within the Manistee National Forest -- is a testament to pure north country peace and hootenanny. Hoxeyville will boast 2 stages of national touring artists…
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Electric Blues: Remembering Les Paul

"Les Paul brought six strings to electricity and electricity to six strings. Les Paul was an innovator, a groundbreaker, a risk taker, a mentor and a friend. Try to imagine what we'd be doing if he hadn't come along and changed the world.…
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Spotlight: Arts, Beats & Eats - Festival of Hope, Sept 4 - 7 Pontiac

Arts, Beats & Eats is excited to add to its name, mission and purpose in 2009. The festival is now called Arts, Beats & Eats - Festival of Hope and is excited to announce new changes and partners for the 2009. Arts, Beats & Eats will still…
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Absolute Michigan Giveaway: 2009 Epicurean Classic in St. Joseph

Tasting Tent II by farlane The 2009 Epicurean Classic takes place St. Joseph August 28 - 30, 2009. It's one of the premier annual celebrations of culinary artisanship, drawing big name chefs from around the nation and world who lead classes…
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The Woodward Dream Cruise, a Detroit Classic

Red, White and Chrome Dream Cruise by kelley girl The 15th annual Woodward Dream Cruise happens this Saturday, August 15, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. It's billed as the world's largest one-day celebration of car culture, and with more 1.7…
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High Voltage claims from GM about Chevy Volt mileage

Chevy Volt by wizardkitten Autotopia from WIRED reports that GM is claiming that the forthcoming Chevy Volt will get 230 MPG. That's more than four times higher than the Toyota Prius, the current EPA fuel-efficiency champ. The figure…
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Ticket Giveaway: Traverse City Wine & Art Festival - August 22, 2009

Absolute Michigan is giving away a pair of tickets to the inaugural Traverse City Wine & Art Festival. The festival will take place on Saturday August 22, 2009 from 5-10 PM in front of Building 50 at the Grand Traverse Commons under the…
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Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition Gold Medal Wine Reception 2009

Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition Be among the first to try winning wines from the 2009 Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition and taste the breadth of quality from Michigan's vineyards. Sip a glass of wine while chatting with winning…
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Michigan History: Rediscovering Our Covered Bridges

The July/August 2009 issue of Michigan History tells the stories of Michigan's three remaining covered bridges. Back in the days when couples rode in a horse and carriage, covered bridges were known as “kissing bridges.” The walls…