Category Archives: Area Information

Photo Friday: A Winters Evening by t p mann

t p mann would like you to Ride the Breezeway along Country Rd C48 from US 31 in Atwood through Ellsworth & East Jordan and ending in Boyne Falls. With scenic overlooks, farms, orchards, restaurants, galleries and shops, it's a great motorcycle or bicycle ride.
Check out this photo of a farm near Boyne City bigger [...]

Absolute Michigan Radio: Doug Luciani of the Traverse City Chamber on Pure Michigan Funding

Pure Michigan funding is the topic of Michigan Senate Finance Committee today, and across the state, businesses and chambers of commerce are asking state lawmakers to permanently fund the popular campaign.
In our first Absolute Michigan Radio feature co-sponsored by Traverse Legal, we talk with Traverse City Chamber of Commerce director Doug Luciani about Pure [...]

TIME Magazine is Rooting for Detroit

perch by Jon DeBoer
Time's 'Assignment Detroit' project roots for city, CEO says in the Detroit News talks with Time Inc. Chairwoman and CEO Ann Moore who says:
Every American has a stake in the health of Detroit," Moore said. "Detroit holds lessons for all of us."
Assignment Detroit -- which has recently spawned a profile on Mayor [...]

Snow Job: Shoveling out Negaunee and great moments snow technology

by Bob Garrett, Archives of Michigan, courtesy Seeking Michigan. The goal of Seeking Michigan is simple: to connect you to the stories of this great state. Visit them regularly for a dynamic & evolving look at Michigan’s cultural heritage.
Michigan is truly a winter state. The snow brings much beauty and allows us to enjoy seasonal [...]

ArtPrize 2010 and the diamond in the dust

dot to dot by powerbooktrance
The phenomenal ArtPrize returns to Grand Rapids for a second year. The dates will be September 22 - October 10, 2010 with a top prize of $250,000.
Speaking of Grand Rapids and ArtPrize, Rob Bliss had an interesting editorial that I think holds a lesson (as does ArtPrize itself) for the whole [...]

January Michigan Event Calendar

Frankfort, Michigan Lighthouse and Beach by forestlady
Here's a few highlights of the many events being held around Michigan for the month of January. A lot of them are out in the snow for snowmobiles, skates, skis and sled dogs, but there's also a chance to heat up with the Ann Arbor Folk Fest, Ferndale Blues [...]

The D in 3D: Detroit goes 3D in Google Earth

The Google Earth Blog notes that Detroit has finally gone 3D in Google Earth.The virtual model of the Motor City features hundreds of buildings, including all of the skyscrapers, stadiums and landmarks (except as they note, the Fist).
Check out this cool YouTube preview:

Get Google Earth right here and check out Google Earth Blog for tons [...]

Lansing 150 Grand Finale

It's Lansing's Birthday! by Eridony
2009 is the Sesquicentennial of the City of Lansing. The Lansing 150 Grand Finale is next Friday (Nov 20) immediately following Silver Bells in the City from 8-11 PM in the Lansing Center. This event concludes Lansing’s year long Sesquicentennial Birthday Party and will include free entertainment and a free [...]

Autumn in Michigan: Something for Everyone

Autumn Pathways by pentax hammer (gary syrba)
The crowds and traffic have subsided, the harvests are bountiful and the mosquitoes are few and far between. What we're trying to say is that autumn is perfect time to get out and enjoy a color tour, take in a late season festival or event, go camping or hit [...]

NPR explores Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Not the Upper Peninsula, but the Northern Peninsula. by Jenna Belle
NPR ran a special series a few weeks back exploring the culture, traditions and economy of Michigan's Upper Peninsula that we felt was worth bubbling back up. In addition to the articles there are also audio pieces worth checking out in - Michigan's Upper [...]