Category Archives: Media

Looking forward with the Detroit Lions

January 9, 2012 – 10:40 am

“This may have been a loss. Even a lopsided loss. But it was nothing to be ashamed of.” ~Mitch Albom There’s no doubt that the 45-28 thumping the Lions received at the hands of the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night was a tough reality check for Lions fans hopeful that the team had reached a [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Blogs & Forums, Detroit Lions, Dig Michigan, Michigan, Recreation & Sports, Sports, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (3)

Detroit Lions ROAR into the Playoffs

January 6, 2012 – 10:14 am

The Detroit Lions face the New Orleans Saints tomorrow night at 8 PM. The Lions went 10-6 in 2011, finishing 2nd in the NFC North. The Bleacher Report has a nice preview of the game, and while nobody is giving the Lions much of a chance, there’s no doubt that we are one of the [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Detroit Lions, Dig Michigan, Michigan, Recreation & Sports, Sports, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (2)

January is Skiing Month on Absolute Michigan!

January 5, 2012 – 2:15 pm

Mulligans Hollow by Second Glance Photos Kevin Ryan January is Ski Month on Absolute Michigan, and all month long we are celebrating skiing in Michigan with original articles and features on downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding along with photos and videos that take you up close and personal with the Michigan ski experience. We’ll also [...]

By farlane | Also posted in About Absolute Michigan, Articles, Destinations, Dig Michigan, Lodging & Travel, Michigan, Recreation & Sports, Resorts, Skiing, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (2)

Absolute Michigan Giveaway: Ski Tickets to Crystal Mountain

January 3, 2012 – 9:44 am

There’s an Upside and a Downside by farlane Northern Michigan kicked off 2012 with a big snowstorm and in January, Absolute Michigan will celebrate all that beautiful snow by giving away 4 pairs of tickets to 4 great Michigan ski resorts. We’ll also be heading out to the slopes to bring you reports & photos [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Dig Michigan, Giveaway, Lodging & Travel, Michigan, Recreation & Sports, Resorts, Skiing, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (2)

Top Michigan Viral Videos for 2011

December 28, 2011 – 4:05 pm

Mark W. Smith of the Freep picked his Top Viral Videos of 2011 from YouTube. While there’s a number of nationwide hits, he highlighted a few Michigan ones. We featured Chrysler’s Super Bowl ad smash Imported from Detroit (starring Eminem) and the fantastic Grand Rapids Lip Dub (starring pretty much the entire city of Grand Rapids) on Absolute Michigan [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Detroit, Dig Michigan, Grand Rapids, Health & Medical, Michigan, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (2)

The Lake in Winter: an excerpt from The Windward Shore

December 26, 2011 – 9:53 pm

Works by Michigan author Jerry Dennis include The Living Great Lakes, Winter Walks (with wood engravings by Glenn Wolff and design and letterpress by Chad Pastotnik of Deep Woods Press), A Place on the Water, It’s Raining Frogs and Fishes, Canoeing Michigan Rivers and more. Jerry has kindly allowed us to run this excerpt from his [...]

By jerrydennis | Also posted in Articles, Boating, Diving & Beaches, Books & Magazines, Books, Music & Video, Dig Michigan, Environment & Environmental Organizations, Hiking & Biking, Michigan, Parks, Recreation & Sports, Shopping, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages, Traverse City | Comments (2)

Seeking Michigan: From Signage to Santa

December 22, 2011 – 9:13 am

By Mary Zimmeth, Archives of Michigan and courtesy Seeking Michigan and the Archives of 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 and see more stories from Seeking Michigan at Absolute Michigan. My [...]

By michiganhistory | Also posted in Articles, Bands, Entertainers & Labels, Community, Dig Michigan, Graphic Design & Printing, History & Libraries, Hobbies, Toys & Games, Jewelry & Gifts, Michigan, Shopping, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages, The Michigan Pages: History | Comments (1)

Back to Your Senses explores work & pleasure

December 21, 2011 – 9:42 am

Back to Your Senses is an episodic series about people who take risks to do what gives them their greatest pleasure. The hostess, Andrea Claire Maio, produced a great interview for Absolute Michigan this summer at Electric Forest with Michigan musician Super Dre. Now she’s seeking support to develop Back to Your Senses through the [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Breweries & Wineries, Dig Michigan, Food & Dining, Michigan, Michigan Grown, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages | Comments (1)

Seeking Michigan: The Magic of Lionel Trains

December 19, 2011 – 9:24 am

By Steve Ostrander, Michigan Historical Museum and courtesy Seeking Michigan and the Archives of 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 and see more stories from Seeking Michigan at Absolute Michigan. “King [...]

By farlane | Also posted in Articles, Dig Michigan, History & Libraries, Hobbies, Hobbies, Toys & Games, Michigan, Shopping, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages, The Michigan Pages: History | Comments (2)

Absolute Michigan Giveaway: Higher Grounds Trading Company

December 14, 2011 – 5:57 pm

Higher Grounds Trading Co., was voted one of the top Michigan businesses to watch in 2010 and has been a big part of  getting the nonprofit On the Ground off the ground. On the Ground is involved in a variety of projects including the Chiapas Water Project, which brings clean drinking water to coffee growing regions in Mexico; the Run [...]

By sarahlou | Also posted in About Absolute Michigan, Articles, Beer, Wine & Beverages, Community & Nonprofit Organizations, Dig Michigan, Food, Health & Nutrition, Giveaway, Michigan, Shopping, Television & Internet Video, The Michigan Pages, Traverse City | Comments (2)