Category Archives: Traverse City

We Are Michigan Concert Series ~ April 30 – May 2

April 29, 2009 – 9:30 pm

The We Are Michigan concert series is a three-day event to help raise awareness about gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgender human rights issues in 3 Michigan cities. Each evening will feature an array of music with activists who will share their experiences fighting for gay rights.
Thursday April 30th at the Magic Bag in Ferndale features [...]

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Weird Wednesday: Mondo Atomic Cow Birthday

April 29, 2009 – 8:29 am

The photo is Midcentury Mondo Atomic Modernism from docksidepress. You'll probably want to see it bigger
We'll get back to Linda's Weird Wednesdays next month! In the meantime, check out Happy Birthday to you, Traverse Colantha Walker on Michigan in Pictures.

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Making maple syrup in Mayfield, Michigan

April 2, 2009 – 2:07 pm

Here is a fantastic video with Jim & Bob Gibbs talking about the sweet spring action at the Mayfield Sugar Bush shot by Scott Allman and edited by Joahna Williams. Be sure to Click the "HQ" button!

Check Absolute Michigan keyword "syrup" for more maple syrup goodness!

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Photo Friday: The Grand Traverse Bay by Airplane Lane

February 27, 2009 – 11:50 am

Our latest Photo Friday comes to us from above Traverse City and shows the west and east arms of Grand Traverse Bay, divided by the Old Mission Peninsula. Be sure to check this out larger.
Matt (Airplane Lane) has a bunch of sets from all over the world, but if you're specifically focused on Michigan, check [...]

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Deep Powder Skiing in Northern Michigan

February 20, 2009 – 3:16 pm

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Nick Nerbonne says that 18" of new snow at Crystal Mountain Resort led to some DEEP turns yesterday and an amazing day of skiing for anywhere in the country, but off the charts for northern Michigan. More Michigan skiing & snowboarding from Absolute Michigan.

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For love of Michigan Chocolate

February 12, 2009 – 11:45 am

Sweet Treat by ( Jennifer )
"All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!"
~Lucy Van Pelt (Peanuts)
While many of us count chocolate as a food group, there's no doubt that interest in "the 5th food group" peaks around Valentine's Day. Whether it's pairings of Wine & Chocolate, Beer & [...]

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Walking on Water at the Women's Winter Tour

January 22, 2009 – 8:48 am

"People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, and the curious [...]

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The Water Festival in Traverse City – December 12-14

November 12, 2008 – 8:40 am

The Water Festival will be held December 12-14, 2008 in Traverse City, Michigan. The latest in an ongoing series of Water Festivals will give you a chance to experience world-class Michigan musicians, speeches from water luminaries, interactive multimedia projects and presentations, artisan foods and beverages, workshops, visual art, theater and dance, children's activities and connections [...]

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Get your Green(s) at the Great Lakes BIONEERS Conference

September 27, 2008 – 1:34 pm

SEEDS director Sarna Salzman talks about the Great Lakes BIONEERS Conference which takes place October 17-19th, 2008 in Traverse City, Michigan @ Northwestern Michigan College (click through to view in high quality). The music is "Greens" by Seth Bernard & May Erlewine from the very tasty disc Something Fresh. Hear more at earthworkmusic.com.

Sarna mentions the [...]

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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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