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October Michigan Event Calendar 2008

September 19, 2008 – 4:30 pm

As now in October... by sgs_1019
A sampling of Michigan festivals & events for the month of October. As usual, there's no way we'll get them all, so please add links and information about those we've missed (or reviews of ones we have here) in the comments below.
There is no season when such pleasant and sunny [...]

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Road Trip: 50th Anniversary of Anatomy of a Murder Celebration

September 18, 2008 – 12:51 pm

The Library of Michigan is spearheading a series of special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1958 publication of Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. Traver was the pen name of Marquette County attorney, prosecutor, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice, John D. Voelker, who used his experience with the legal system [...]

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The University Research Corridor and it's positive impact on Michigan's economy

September 17, 2008 – 12:03 pm

gothic splendor by dnj_Brian
Nathan Bomey of the Ann Arbor Business Review has an interesting piece showcasing how Michigan's three research universities have a direct and significant impact on our state's economy.
One of every $50 earned in the state of Michigan can be attributed to the economic impact of the state's three research universities, according to [...]

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Visit the Capitol September 18 for the Select Michigan Day Farmers Market

September 16, 2008 – 11:16 am

Farmer's Market @ the Michigan Capitol
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution last week naming Thursday, September 18, 2008 the fourth annual “Buy Fresh, Buy Local – Select Michigan Day,” and to celebrate, there will be a special “Select Michigan Day” farmers market from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the east lawn of [...]

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Michigan's Famous and Historical Trees Sought as Part of National Effort

September 11, 2008 – 4:01 pm

Church Beeches by Simonds
The Michigan Forest Association, in conjunction with the Michigan Forestry and Parks Association and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is searching for famous and historical trees in Michigan. As part of a nationwide effort to locate and document these trees, the association plans to update its book "Michigan's Famous [...]

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Road Trip: Old Town BluesFest; Lansing, September 19 & 20

September 11, 2008 – 10:10 am

The Old Town BluesFest is a two-day FREE music festival that brings local, regional, and national acts to Lansing's Old Town. BluesFest's music truly is living music, history in the making. Each artist at the festival is asked to play an original composition, something that hasn't been played at any other festival.
2008's BluesFest is [...]

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Spotlight: Harvest Stompede Vineyard Run & Walk and Wine Tour; Sept. 20 & 21 Leelanau

September 10, 2008 – 12:18 pm

Harvest Stompede Poster by Fred DeMarco
If you're looking for a reason to get back to Leelanau this fall - or a fun way to spend the weekend if you live there - consider the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association's annual Harvest Stompede Vineyard Run & Walk and Wine Tour over the weekend of September 20 & [...]

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The Week for September 8 - 14

September 8, 2008 – 10:39 am

Sky View Mirror by Rudy Malmquist
Welcome to the Week for September 8 - 14. A quick glance at this week we see that the Epicurean Classic in Traverse City features cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, receptions, and superb dinners. You’ll find a lot of exciting activity with four concurrent demo stages. And, don't forget to [...]

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Road Trip: Oktoberfest, Frankenmuth September 18-21

September 4, 2008 – 1:27 pm

oktoberfest by 46137
In 1990, Frankenmuth, "Michigan's Little Bavaria," celebrated its first Oktoberfest. The Frankenmuth Oktoberfest celebrates German culture, heritage and love. Their goal is to incorporate as many of the sights, sounds, taste and traditions of the original Munich Oktoberfest as possible. They strive to retain as much of their Bavarian heritage as possible and [...]

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Bill McKibben in Traverse City - September 7, 2008

September 3, 2008 – 2:44 pm

courtesy Leelanau.com
The Michigan Land Use Institute hosts nationally known author Bill McKibben whose work includes The End of Nature and the new Deep Economy to explain how doing simple things like eating more local food, living in more vibrant urban communities, investing locally, and enjoying our own area's entertainment and culture can be a big [...]

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