Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan sent us this cool list of Michigan Anniversaries for 2009. Know any that we're missing? We'd be amazed if you didn't - post them in the comments!
City of Chelsea – An upcoming event to plan for is the celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of the City/Village of Chelsea. The celebration (June 25-28) will include a parade, youth activities, contests, music and folks in period costumes-family oriented fun. visit web site
Lansing - In 2009, the capital city will celebrate its 150th birthday. They're planning a year-long birthday party! At the request of Mayor Virg Bernero and City Council, the Lansing Rotary Club has committed to be the lead organization in the planning and coordination of Lansing's upcoming Sesquicentennial Celebration. To that end, a non-profit Lansing Sesquicentennial Corporation has been established and an impressive number of citizens have come together to begin the planning process.
Michigan State Capitol Building by Mario.Q
Village of Paw Paw – August 8, 2009 is the 150 birthday anniversary of the Village of Paw Paw.visit web site
Stafford's Perry Hotel – 110th Anniversary (20th year for Stafford's Hospitality). Built in 1899 as one of some twenty original luxury resort hotels, Stafford's Perry Hotel is the only one still in operation. Experience the grandeur and elegance of a by-gone era without leaving modern day conveniences behind. Perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, the Perry Hotel stands as a proud symbol of the early 1900s when northern Michigan tourism was in its infancy. visit web site
Schuler's Restaurant in Marshall – For 100 years the Schuler's have built the family reputation and have helped to maintain traditions that grow out of good, honest work and a love of food, people, and the community. visit web site
Traverse City Record Eagle - The Record-Eagle's anniversary celebration starts with a 40-page special section in four sections that chronicle the city's history. They will continue to mark their heritage throughout the next year with stories every Sunday appearing here on their Web site, and with four exhibits in 2009 at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center.
Ann Arbor Art Center – In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Ann Arbor Art Center has invited the city's most creative restaurants to develop commemorative martinis. Join us for this Mardi Gras themed martini crawl and afterparty, and help us choose the most artful martini. February 20th starting at 6PM. visit web site
KitchenAid (a product of Whirlpool) in Benton Harbor – Back in 1994 KitchenAid released a special edition of their iconic mixer to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Well, they're doing it again for their 90th, and here's what it looks like. visit web site
Michigan State Parks – Michigan's 97 state parks and recreation areas draw more than 20 million visitors each year, but their existence did not really start until 80 years after statehood. Although Mackinac Island had been declared a national park in 1875 and became a state park 20 years later, the state park system managed by the Department of Natural Resources actually began in 1917, when the legislature authorized the purchase of 200 acres of land near Interlochen for a state park. visit web site
Tulip Time Festival in Holland – Tulip Time Festival is an annual festival in Holland, Michigan and this year marks the 80th Anniversary. Tulip festivals are held in many cities around the United States of America that were founded or largely inhabited by Dutch settlers. It has been held every year in mid-May since 1929 and is currently the largest Tulip festival in the United States. The festival currently runs from the first Saturday in May through the second Saturday. visit web site
Ellis Lake Resort – Now in its 70th year, Ellis Lake Resort is a family-owned and operated rustic log cabin getaway in Northern Michigan. Established in 1939, they own 20 acres of beautiful northern woodland and have private access to Ellis Lake. They feature Authentic Log Cabins, Logrooms and a three bedroom Chalet, all nestled in a camp-like setting under the trees. visit web site
Boyne USA Resorts – The grandest of celebrations for the resort's 60th anniversary comes the weekend of January 9-11, 2009. On Friday, listen in as WJR's Paul W. Smith broadcast's live from Boyne Mountain, 5:30 a.m. - 9 a.m., and features the original 1949 Boyne Mountain Grand Opening broadcast. Saturday highlights include on-hill events, a mountain adventure hunt for kids and adults, recreational ski race, rail jam, torchlight parade, fireworks and a 60th anniversary party like no other. visit web site
House of Flavors in Ludington – Celebrating their 60th anniversary, House of Flavors are producers of premium quality private label ice creams, yogurts, sherbets and sorbets for customers around the globe.visit web site
Amway Corporation in Ada – In 2009, Amway Global will celebrate its 50th anniversary and according to Internet Retailer, is the number-one online retailer in the Health and Beauty category.visit web site
Motown – Celebrating its 50th anniversary Motown Records, also known as Tamla Motown outside of North America, is a record label originally based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded by Berry Gordy as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959, the company was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in 1960. The name, a portmanteau derived from the words motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit. visit web site
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Trout Unlimited (founded in Grayling) – Celebrating their 50th anniversary, July 2009 will mark the 50th anniversary of TU's founding on the banks of the Au Sable River near Grayling, Michigan. The 16 fishermen who gathered at the home of George Griffith were united by their love of trout fishing, and by their growing discontent with the state's practice of stocking its waters with "cookie cutter trout"—catchable-sized hatchery fish. Convinced that Michigan's trout streams could turn out a far superior fish if left to their own devices, the anglers formed a new organization: Trout, Unlimited - the comma was dropped a few years later - dedicated to ensuring that wild and native trout populations were allowed to thrive, as nature intended. visit web site
Riviera Resort in Prudenville – Celebrating their 50th anniversary the Riviera Resort is located on the beautiful east shore of Houghton Lake. Featuring 9 rooms, 8 cottages, a TV room with cable, a meeting room for 30-80 people, a beach, a docking facility, and daily coffee. visit web site
Ann Arbor Street Art Fair (the original) – The 50th annual Fair will take place July 15-18, 2009. Established in 1960, the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the Original of the now four award winning art fairs, which together attract over 500,000 attendees from across the nation. Among the many accolades received by the fair is the Number One Art Fair rating in the country (October 2004) and Top Ten Art Fair (October 2005, 2006 and 2007) by the AmericanStyle readers survey. visit web site
City of Frankenmuth – Frankenmuth celebrates its 50th year as a chartered city Oct. 1, 2009, and officials plan to make it a huge event. visit web site
City of Wyoming – The city is planning a poster contest to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. visit web site
Anatomy of a Murder (Movie) – The Library of Michigan is spearheading a series of special events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1958 publication of Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. Traver was the pen name of Marquette County attorney, prosecutor, and Michigan Supreme Court Justice, John D. Voelker, who used his experience with the legal system to write his court room thriller. Anatomy of a Murder went on to become a movie by the same name and was filmed in Marquette County in 1959. visit web site
"La Grande Vitesse" (Grand Rapids Calder) – Celebrating its 40th anniversary the impressive sculpture is stamped on everything from the city's letterhead to its garbage trucks, Alexander Calder's La Grande Vitesse is much more than a landmark. It's the ubiquitous symbol of Grand Rapids, Michigan.visit web site
Ann Arbor Transit Authority – Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the AATA, a not-for-profit unit of government, operates the local public transit system for the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. AATA enables the area's residents to reach their destinations at reasonable cost, and offers the region efficient, environmentally sound transportation alternatives.visit web site
Abracadabra Jewelry/Gem Gallery in Ann Arbor – Abracadabra Jewelry/ Gem Gallery recently celebrated its 35th year of business in Ann Arbor. Steven and his staff are working to ensure that the next 30 years are as magical as the first! visit web site
Chateau Grand Traverse on Old Mission Peninsula – celebrating its 35th anniversary Chateau Grand Traverse has seen many successful vintage years. In the last year alone our wines have been awarded more than 100 medals in national and international competitions. visit web site
Kalamazoo Air Zoo – Celebrating its 30th anniversary the Air Zoo is a highly charged, multi-sensory atmosphere that goes beyond anything you've ever seen. Everything is designed to help you achieve the total flight experience. There's nothing else like the Air Zoo. visit web site
Visit Up North Vacation Rentals (Formerly Harris Properties) – 30th anniversary, find the perfect rental for your Leelanau County and Traverse City Area Vacation! visit web site
The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor – Celebrating its 25th anniversary the Homestead resort is located along a great inland sea within the confines of a spectacular national lakeshore lies The Homestead. It's on the shore of Lake Michigan's Manitou Passage across the bay from Sleeping Bear Dunes, the largest moving dunes in the world. visit web site
Goose Festival in Fennville – The 25th anniversary festival dates are October 9th, 10th & 11th, in Fennville, Michigan visit web site
University of Michigan Department of Musical Theatre – This comprehensive training program, now approaching its 25th anniversary year, has a national reputation among professional agents, casting directors, and producers as being among the best of its kind. visit web site
Keweenaw Brewing in South Range – 5th Anniversary - The KBC taproom is located smack in the middle of historic downtown Houghton. Its rustic barn-wood interior welcomes all with cozy, homey comfort. A large fireplace area, outfitted with couches and footrests, completes the inviting scene. visit web site
Paesano's Restaurant & Wine Bar in Ann Arbor – Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the goal at Paesano's is to give their customers an authentic Italian experience... and that goes beyond our food. They celebrate Italy year-around wine many events and activities, designed to give you a glimpse of the Italian way of life. From wine-maker dinners featuring Italian vintners, to holiday wine tastings, to our annual Carnevale celebration, events are a part of life at Paesano's.visit web site
Midland County CVB – 25th anniversary; Nestled in the heart of mid-Michigan, Midland County is the land of a many possibilities a perfect location for you to travel, play and explore.visit web site
Coopersville & Marne Railway – Celebrating its 20th anniversary the train of antique passengers cars, which date from the early part of the last century, goes out into the countryside and through family owned farmlands. You will cross over an open deck girder bridge, four creeks and one road bridge before you arrive at the Village of Marne. visit web site
Bayshore Resort in Traverse City – Celebrating its 15th anniversary their Victorian style hotel is nestled on the sandy beach of Michigan's West Grand Traverse Bay and offers the best of all you love about Traverse City - a great waterfront location and only a stroll away from the charm of downtown Traverse City, with its diverse dining, shopping and nightlife. visit web site
Peninsula Cellars on Old Mission Peninsula – Peninsula Cellars, celebrating its 15th Anniversary, is a family run winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula, just north of Traverse City, Michigan. The region lies along the 45th parallel, halfway between the north pole and the equator. This gives the region its distinct micro-climate, that makes it perfect for growing high quality wine grapes. Other well known wine regions that lie near the 45th parallel include, Alsace, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. visit web site
King Brewing Company – Located in Pontiac, MI is celebrating its 15th anniversary visit web site
Cherry Tree Inn & Suites in Traverse City – Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Cherry Tree Inn & Suites offers so many vacation options for the whole family; you may never want to leave. Swim, golf, sun, ski, shop, dine and play the day away. visit web site
The Chop House in Ann Arbor – Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2009. Sink into the luxury of unparalleled comfort and plush elegance. Perfect for that very special night out, an elite American dining experience featuring USDA Prime beef, the finest Midwestern, grain-fed meats, and exceptional premium wines. Head next door to indulge in the ambrosial delights of La Dolce Vita: gourmet desserts and pastries, madeira, ports, cognacs, and single malt scotches, maybe even a fine, hand-rolled cigar. Treat yourself to the finer pleasures with consummately satisfying dining at The Chop House. visit web site
Schmohz Brewing in Grand Rapids – 5th Anniversary . . . tell them to drink it up so I can make more! - Chas, Gentleman Brewer visit web site
Washington Street Gallery in Ann Arbor – Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2009. The WSG Gallery, located in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, represents contemporary regional artists. The gallery features original fine art including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics and art glass. Special exhibits change every six weeks and include a variety of 2 & 3 dimensional media, with an ongoing rotation of works by gallery artists.visit web site
Like we said - we're sure there are more Michigan anniversaries in 2009 - add a note about them in the comments!
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