Saturday, September 13, 2008
Registration at 11 am, Walk at noon
Music and food to follow
Location: Prairie View Park
899 East "U" Avenue
Vicksburg, Michigan 49097-8413

No event fee nor minimum amount of money raised to walk. By walking in the 2008 Out of the Darkness Community Walks to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and assist survivors of suicide loss - right here in our home communities.

Please register at http://www.outofthedarkness.org or contact us at 269913-2248 or kalamazooafsp@yahoo.com for more information.

Who: tEdGuY49, mi_kirk, radiospike, paulhitz & Bobby Alcott
When: Sept 21st, 7pm - 10pm
Where: The Bean & Leaf Cafe, Royal Oak, MI
Music by: Theatre of the Absurd and Liz Larin
See you there!

Name of Event: "Exposure.Detroit!"
Category: Art/Galleries
Date: Friday, September 21st
Time: 7-10pm
Location: Bean & Leaf Cafe, 106 S. Main St, Royal Oak
Price: Free

Website for info: http://www.flickr.com/groups/exposuredetroit

Details: Five Michigan photographers will exhibit their work which features a unique look at Detroit and the surrounding area. This free show will also feature live music from critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Liz Larin and Lansing-based DJ "Theater of the Absurd."

More details: "Exposure.Detroit" launches a new photography exhibit with a grand opening celebration in Royal Oak. The five featured photographers will be on hand to unveil their work in a night of art and entertainment taking place on Friday, September 21st from 7pm to 10pm at the Bean & Leaf Cafe, 106 S. Main St, Royal Oak. The Bean & Leaf Cafe is a new coffeehouse that opened its doors in August - next to Memphis Smoke in downtown Royal Oak.

The five featured photographers are Bobby Alcott, Paul Hitz, TedGuy49, Kirk Allen and "Spike" (from Mojo In The Morning on Channel 955). The show opens to the public on September 21st and runs through October and will feature a wide range of styles and subjects by these Detroit area photographers.

The artists are members of a photography group called " Exposure.Detroit", whose periodic exhibits are designed to give talented, aspiring Michigan photographers an opportunity to be seen by a wider audience. Exposure.Detroit is a group of 300 Michigan photographers and artists that was formed online in 2006. The group helps to enhance each other's knowledge of photography, create lasting friendships and build a solid network of local resources. Exposure.Detroit can be found online at http://www.flickr.com/groups/exposuredetroit

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Photos from the show are available for publication upon request.

Saturday,September 8th 9:00 Am - 9:30 Pm
Sunday,September 9th 10:00 Am - 7:30 PM

Onboard will be some great guests like Cindy Garrison ( ESPN Outdoors personality and Brian Brawdy ( Outdoor Adventure Expert). The Muzzy 200 club Monster Buck display will be display along with many hands on activities.

It is a great opportunity for event goers to try out some of the latest in hunting gear with representatives on hand to discuss the cutting edge products in their field.

Special savings will available on site and register to win the Remington Shoot & Win sweepstakes with Kasey Kahne.

This is a free event so grab the family and head out to Dick's Sporting Goods for a day of fun.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sept 7-9, 2007.

More information can be found at http://www.gtbup.org