Category Archives: Dig Michigan Features

"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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Hoxeyville Music Festival July 25 - 27

July 18, 2008 – 3:54 pm

3 Days & Nights of Music - Camping - Disc Golf - Canoeing - Food & Merchandise Vendors
Located west of Cadillac, MI near the Pine River deep in the Manistee National Forest, the festival grounds are conveniently located 300 yards west of the Kestelwoods Campground, Party Store and Restaurant. Check out the website for information [...]

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Ann Arbor Street Art Fair - July 16 - 19

July 15, 2008 – 1:06 pm

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Amy Loo Who
Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award winning art fairs together attracting over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. Among the many accolades received by the fair is the Number One Art Fair rating in the [...]

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The Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Jackson July 15 - Aug 3

July 14, 2008 – 12:52 pm

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival has been presenting the timeless themes and glorious language of William Shakespeare since 1995, growing each year into a premier regional event that draws respected actors from across the nation, and satisfied audiences from throughout the Midwest.
Whether your tastes run toward the dark intrigue of "Macbeth," the joyful frivolity of "Twelfth [...]

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Eat Local: Michigan Cherries

July 10, 2008 – 1:30 pm

Ripe by Jennifer
Cherry harvest is underway and in celebration of that tasty fact Traverse City once again hosts the National Cherry Festival. Cherries are definitely great to eat and a great reason to celebrate. It is noteworthy that although Michigan grows several varieties of cherries, no area of the world produces more red tart cherries [...]

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Idlewild Music Fest Idlewild July 10-12

July 9, 2008 – 1:03 pm

Feel the Rush by Diann
In its heyday, the Idlewild Resort area was the place to perform for musicians and other entertainers who had already "arrived" and for those that were hoping to get noticed. The Idlewild Music Fest recognizes these musical roots with a three-day celebration. Coordinated and supported by business leaders, the nonprofit community [...]

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Blissfest Music Festival - Cross Village July 11&12

July 8, 2008 – 9:27 am

The Blissfest Music Festival will again present a world of traditional and innovative folk music and dance at the Festival Farm in their peaceful, rural northern Michigan setting. It is truly a blissful musical weekend to be shared with families, friends and music-lovers of all ages. This year's 28th Celebration will feature Retro and Nouveau [...]

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National Cherry Festival, July 7-14, 2008 | Traverse City

June 30, 2008 – 8:10 am

A Handfull of Cherries by Julie70
Remember the sights, sounds, and smells of a summer celebration in your hometown when you were a kid? Well, happy days return to Traverse City's beautiful Lake Michigan shores July 5-12, 2008, during the National Cherry Festival featuring over 150 events including free air shows over the Bay, colorful parades [...]

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