Category Archives: Grand Rapids

2009 Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Terese of Grand Rapids who has won a pair of tickets to the 2009 Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Festival in our latest giveaway. Her favorite Michigan beer is Cherry Ale from the Founders Brewing Company of Grand Rapids. Thanks to everyone who entered!
The 4th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild Winter Beer Festival [...]

Grand Rapids Boat Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away 10 pair of tickets to the Grand Rapids Boat Show on February 18-22, 2009. We will randomly select the winners no later than Friday, February 13th and notify them via email. Check out all of the Features & Attractions that await you!
***The contest is now [...]

Rolling through the Corez Wine Bar in Grand Rapids

(note: mouse over the triangle at the bottom right of the video and select "HQ" for high quality video!)

The Corez Wine Bar
Andy Dragt of Rapid Growth TV has produced a cool introduction to the new Corez Wine Bar in Grand Rapids' East Hills neighborhood with owner/sommelier Mike Dombrowski. If you haven't been following Andy's videos, [...]

Michigan International Auto Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away 10 pair of tickets to the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids, MI February 5-8, 2009.
About the Michigan International Auto Show
This is the greatest annual opportunity to view your "next new car!" More than 35 car manufacturers from around the world will [...]

Photo Friday: Winter Morning by James Korringa

James took this picture in Ada last Friday when the temperature was 17 degrees below zero. He says that he's been involved in photography since he was 12 years old saw his first b/w print develop in a tray.
The above photo is part of his Scenics set (slideshow). Some of his other sets are Lighthouses, [...]

Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show Ticket Giveaway

In cooperation with ShowSpan, Absolute Michigan is giving away some free tickets to the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show which takes place January 15-18 at DeVos Place.
The contest is now over and the winners have been posted below.
About the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show show:
A dozen West Michigan RV dealers [...]

Enough about the economy, let's talk about the weather

Where Most Of The Snow Went by Patrick T Power
While Michigan is still reeling from a punishing series of economic body blows, it appears that the weather has decided to lend an unwelcome hand. As the Muskegon Chronicle, Detroit Free Press and WMMT relate, folks all across the state are turning their attention from the [...]

Michigan Music Gifts featuring Brian Vander Ark (2008)

Our 2008 Michigan Holiday Gift Guide has some great musical gift ideas from groups like Ducksicle, Harry Goldson and Earthwork Music and even places where you can get your own gear like Elderly Instruments.
We've decided to feature the latest CD from Grand Rapids based Brian Vander Ark, Brian Vander Ark (2008). It features 12 great [...]

Photo Friday: StairWell by by chrisd1332

Grand Rapids photographer Chris DeBoer has some great work. Check it out in sets including  in At Night, Landscapes and My Personal Best (At least I think so) (view slideshow)
Check out Chris's Flickriver and have a great weekend!

Photo Friday: Reservoir Twilight by Kevin's Images

Kevin writes:
The twilight sky and its reflection over the reservoir in Ada Michigan, on a late August evening.
The strange colors of the twilights recently are due to volcanic eruptions in the Aleutian islands, and the dust, smoke, and other stuff high up in the atmosphere traveling around the planet.
This photo is part of his [...]