Category Archives: Michigan

Photo Friday: The Mighty Underdogs by the Absolute Michigan Rothbury Team

July 3, 2009 – 12:12 pm

We're bumping the normal Absolute Michigan Photo Friday to link you in to our Rothbury 2009 coverage.
Stay tuned!

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Road Trip: Comerica Cityfest – Now Thru July 5th in Detroit

July 2, 2009 – 1:25 pm

Detroit City Fest by ifmuth
Still don't have Fourth of July plans? Well look no further than Detroit for a spectacular FREE festival full of top notch musical acts, mouth watering food and loads of fun! De La Soul, Buddy Guy, Ray Parker Jr. & Todd Rundgren are just a few of those set to perform. [...]

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July Michigan Event Calendar

July 1, 2009 – 12:27 pm

This is what we said last year and I think we will stick with the message...

Bubble and Droplet. by G0Da
It seems that many media outlets are preaching the "staycation" this year. We say cut some corners, pack a lunch, brew your own coffee, just do what you have to do and support the festivals, [...]

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Michitwitter for July 2009

July 1, 2009 – 11:12 am

Read a good article or blog post about Michigan? See a cool picture or video? Listen to a great podcast? Attend a fun event or find a new web site?
Scroll down to tell folks in the comments. Please keep them brief and friendly! Subscribe to Michitwitter via RSS or check out Absolute Michigan on Twitter!
Photo: [...]

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Ticket Giveaway: Paolo Nutini at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit August 1, 2009

July 1, 2009 – 9:51 am

Absolute Michigan is giving away a pair of tickets to the Paolo Nutini concert at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit on August 1, 2009. To enter just send us an email with Paolo Nutini Ticket Giveaway as the subject.
Please make sure to provide your name, email address and city in which you live. [...]

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Michitwitter Review June 2009

June 30, 2009 – 2:09 pm

urban hope by buckshot.jones
Throughout each month we post items of Michicentric interest to our Michitwitter page. In case you missed them here is a look back at just a few of the items for the month June. If you find these interesting there are plenty more for you to check out. We encourage you [...]

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National Cherry Festival, July 4-11, 2009 Traverse City

June 30, 2009 – 8:10 am

A Handfull of Cherries by Julie70
Remember the sights, sounds, and smells of a summer celebration in your hometown when you were a kid? Well, happy days return to Traverse City's beautiful Lake Michigan shores July 4-11, 2009, during the National Cherry Festival featuring over 150 events including free air shows over the Bay, colorful parades [...]

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Ready to Pick: Leafy Greens

June 29, 2009 – 9:05 am

Salad by by jpwbee
Taste the Local Difference says that leafy greens are ready to pick! Greens are an excellent source of iron, calcium, Vitamins A and C, and folic acid and also very high in dietary fiber and low in calories and sodium. What's not to love?? Here's a few fun facts about greens:

Swiss chard [...]

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Photo Friday: Heaven by SashaW

June 26, 2009 – 7:59 am

SashaW (Sasha Wolff) says she's an ordinary girl who loves being behind and in front of the camera. She has a cool blog with thoughts about social media called Social Sasha.
Be sure and check this out bigger. Her sets include Project 365, Summer & Fall 2008, and Explore (slideshow)
Here's Sasha's Flickriver.
You might also want [...]

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Road Trip: The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest in Howell

June 25, 2009 – 9:11 am

If you're looking for something to raise your spirits, lift your eyes to this Road Trip courtesy Michigan in Pictures! For more on the destination, head over to Absolute Michigan keyword Howell and be sure to scroll down for a very cool time lapse video!

Pics 126, photo by m7k7k7.
The annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest takes place [...]

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