Category Archives: Lodging & Travel

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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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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Detroit International Jazz Festival video

September 6, 2008 – 6:58 am

Enjoy this report from the 2008 Detroit International Jazz Festival hosted by Jim McClain and shot and produced by Scott Allman for Absolute Michigan. You can also click to view Detroit International Jazz Festival 2008 in high quality on YouTube.

For more than a quarter century, the Detroit International Jazz Festival has entertained millions of fans [...]

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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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Traverse Epicurean Classic video

September 4, 2008 – 7:49 am

Scott Allman & Eric Villegas of the TV show Fork in the Road visited the Traverse Epicurean Classic in 2006 - you can visit in 2008 if you enter Absolute Michigan's Epicurean Classic Giveaway! The winner will be announced on Friday so be sure to get your entry in now! (click to YouTube to see [...]

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The Week for September 1 - 7

September 2, 2008 – 3:22 pm

so i've got my ducks in a row by artsy_T
Welcome to the Week for September 1 - 7. School bells are ringing, summer is fading but being a true four seasons state, Michigan has something for everyone no matter what time of year. A quick glance at this week we see that the Smokin' Jazz [...]

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Road Trip: Labor Day Weekend Around Southeast Michigan

August 28, 2008 – 11:55 am

Get the biggest bang for your Labor Day buck by heading to Southeast Michigan and attending one of the many festivals or fairs. All are within an affordable driving distance from one another and each offers a very unique experience.

world's largest stove by detroit am
August 22 - September 1
Michigan State Fair Detroit
The Nation's Oldest State [...]

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