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Weird Wednesday Photo: 'watch out for the wee ones by 1ManWithACamera'

July 30, 2008 – 8:46 am

In keeping with Absolute Michigan's 'Weird Wednesday', we present 'watch out for the wee ones' as captured by 1ManWithACamera.
His flickr page adds:
"on the shores of Lake Huron, in the faraway village of Caseville, some of the little people ventured out among us."
In the comments section LindaB. adds:
Reminds me of Gulliver's Travels.
"On his first [...]

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Introducing the Absolute Michigan Calendar

July 29, 2008 – 11:48 am

Burst by SNWEB.ORG Photography
This morning we're excited to unveil our Michigan Event Calendar.
It uses Google Calendar technology - which means you can take it with you on your phone or to your Outlook. We've also got a list of other calendars you can check for even more things to do.
We're still of course going to [...]

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The Capital City’s Turner-Dodge House is 150 Years Old This Year

July 29, 2008 – 10:39 am

The Turner-Dodge House and Historical Center is celebrating its 150th year, 1858-2008. It is an important part of Michigan’s history for both the contributions of the two generations of family members who lived in the house for the first 100 years and for its architecture. This is the home of Michigan pioneers who [...]

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The Week for July 28 - August 3, 2008

July 28, 2008 – 9:25 am

thermonuclear funball by postpurchase
As July comes to a close, we'll turn ahead to the Michigan August Event Calendar to see what's cooking for this weekend and weekend. The 4th annual Traverse City Film Festival kicks off tomorrow night (Jul 29 - Aug 3) and Absolute Michigan will try and bring you up close to as [...]

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We Are All Downstream

July 27, 2008 – 8:21 am

Together. by Rick Spillers
Eric Hansen is the author of "Hiking Michigan’s Upper Peninsula" and "Hiking Wisconsin". In this morning's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, he has an editorial titled Headwaters are no place for toxic new mining that begins:
Take a moment to think about Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the nearby patches of Wisconsin, Lake Superior and Lake [...]

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Photo Friday: Mackinac Bridge by jlehrler

July 25, 2008 – 12:01 pm

This photo is the first that Jessica has added to the Absolute Michigan pool.
She has more interesting photos from Downriver and Detroit (slideshow) that you might enjoy.

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Road Trip: Coast Guard Festival, Grand Haven July 25 - Aug 3

July 24, 2008 – 12:39 pm

Streamers of Fire by pairadocs
Held each year in Grand Haven the Coast Guard Festival is a nationally recognized festival that honors and respects the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. The festival includes nightly entertainment at Waterfront Stadium, the popular ship tours, arts & crafts, downtown carnival, Kids Parade & Grand [...]

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"Buy Local, Buy Fresh - Select Michigan" July 24, State Capitol Lawn

July 23, 2008 – 2:58 pm

Blueberries by rdmegr
It’s summertime in Michigan, and that means it’s fresh produce season! You are invited to a special “Buy Local, Buy Fresh -- Select Michigan” farmers’ market on the east lawn of the State Capitol, Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine.
This is the fourth year the [...]

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Michigan History: Sluggers in Skirts

July 23, 2008 – 9:10 am

During the gloomy days of World War II--when many men from the major and minor leagues left fields of play to serve their country--professional baseball’s story lost much of its appeal. A rewrite job was badly needed, and Chicago Cubs owner Philip K. Wrigley proposed adding a touch of beauty to the thrills of the [...]

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Michigan Brewers Guild 11th Annual Summer Beer Festival - July 25-26

July 22, 2008 – 12:40 pm

The Michigan Brewers Guild’s Summer Beer Festival is a showcase event featuring well over 200 beers from more than 30 Michigan breweries.
Friday, July 25th, 2008. 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, July 26th, 2008. 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Admission allows access to all beer and entertainment and includes 12 drink tokens. Additional tokens will be available for purchase inside the [...]

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