Approaching Spring by mayerdavid1978
Our Michigan event calendar for the month of March features all kinds of signs that spring is just around the corner with some cautious reminders that objects around the corner may be further off than they appear.
Quotes
"March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes
and a laugh in her voice." - Hal Borland
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." - Charles Dickens
"Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." - Lewis Grizzard
"Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush." - Doug Larson
"Spring is nature's way of saying, Let's party!" - Robin Williams
Fast Facts
March's birthstone is Aquamarine and Bloodstone. They symbolize courage.
Its birth flower is the Narcissus.
March in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of September in the Northern Hemisphere.
Daylight-Savings time occurs on March 14, 2010, at 2:00 a.m.. Time to spring ahead!
Think spring! The vernal equinox occurs on March 20, 2010 at 1:32 PM EDT.
Things to Do, Places to Go
March 1 - April 30
Foremost's Butterflies Are Blooming - Grand Rapids
Foremost's Butterflies Are Blooming is Meijer Gardens most popular annual exhibition and the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibit in the nation. March 1–April 30, visitors can escape the Michigan winter and mingle with more than 6,000 tropical butterflies flying free in the 15,000-square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.
March 4 - 7
Metro Times Blowout - Hamtramck
Metro Times presents the 13th annual BLOWOUT music festival. BLOWOUT showcases over 200 of metro Detroit's most influential, unique and celebrated bands, djs and solo artists. These 200 acts perform at 15 venues over 4 nights creating the largest local music festival in the U.S. Past performers include: Eminem, The White Stripes, The Von Bondies, The Hard Lessons, The Sights, The Go, His Name is Alive, Obie Trice, The Dirtbombs, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Howling Diablos, Paradime, Motor City R&B Pioneers, Blanche, The Detroit Cobras and many more.
March 4 - 7
West Michigan Home & Garden Show - Grand Rapids
West Michigan's largest Home & Garden show is back and better than ever! Over a dozen gardens, three free seminar stages, floral arrangement classes and a standard flower show, plus tons of other attractions you can't miss! With over 350 exhibitors featuring every product and service you'll ever need for your home, garden or landscaping, all under one roof, this is the show to attend!
March 5 - 7
The Michigan Golf Show - Novi
This year marks the 19th anniversary of the largest consumer golf show in the nation.
Come experience the best golf deals in the Midwest. The Michigan Golf Show kicks off the golf season highlighting over 400 exhibitors with great deals on every aspect of the golf game! Retailers! Resorts! Travel Destinations! Over 100 Michigan Golf Courses! And a variety of "hands-on" activities will get you ready for this season.
March 6
Quiet Water Symposium - East Lansing
The Quiet Water Symposium celebrates non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes Environment. At the Symposium visitors will find presentations by world famous authors, photographers, and expedition travelers. Other presentations may cover skills, safety, local and distant destinations. There may be presentations on bicycling, sailing, diving, and history.
March 6 & 7
Detroit Kennel Club Benched Dog Shows - Detroit
The DKC is one of just six American Kennel Club benched shows in the United States. The overwhelming majority of dog shows are unbenched, at which dogs are judged at an appointed time, then are free to leave the show grounds. At a benched show such as the DKC, dogs stay on the bench with their owners for the entire day when they are not in the ring. This means that the public has a rare opportunity to meet with just about every breed of dog, chat with the owners, and consult with breeders to discover which breed is right for them. Since almost everyone loves to talk about his or her dog, breeders are more than happy to share information with those interested in their particular breed. And almost all of the dogs enjoy the extra attention they receive from the spectators.
March 13
Annual Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon - Calumet
A laid-back, skier-oriented weekend in Calumet on the beautiful Keewanau Peninsula. You can choose between 26-km and 50km distances including a separate category for 26-km classic skiers. The Junior Bear Chase is a youth Nordic ski race for skiiers up to 16-years-old.
March 13
Brew-Ski Festival - Harbor Springs
Suds and snow. Is there a better combination? Our first annual Brew-Ski Festival features 100+ craft brews, entertainment and an evening of parties. We'll be pitching a big ole' tent at the base of the slopes where you and friends can purchase tickets and sample a variety of brews. The frothy samples are served up by brewery representatives while you enjoy music, brats and spring conditions.
March 12 - 14
Flushing Walleye Festival - Flushing
The event features:
- Outdoor Show Exhibits
- Fish Fry
- Trout Pond
- Outdoor Show
- Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast
- Guest Speakers
- Texas Hold’em Tournament/Poker Night
- Youth Group
- Chili Cook-off
March 16
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Detroit
Sponsored by the United Irish Societies in metro Detroit, the parade runs along Michigan Avenue in the area known as "Corktown", so called because of the many immigrants that came and settled here from County Cork. The parade travels down a dozen or so blocks passing by historic Tiger Stadium and the Gaelic League/Irish American Club.
March 18 - 21
Lansing Home & Garden Show - East Lansing
The strongest Home & Garden show in the Mid-Michigan area fills the MSU Pavilion on the campus of Michigan State University. Incredible gardens, extensive landscaping projects, a Standard Flower Show and three free seminar stages surround hundreds of exhibits featuring construction, remodeling, kitchens & baths, retail garden centers, pools and spas and home services.
March 18 - 21
Ultimate Sport and RV Show - Grand Rapids
Michigan's finest tradition for the avid fisherman, hunter or outdoor loving family! Over 350 exhibitors will be at the show with the latest outdoor gear, travel information and fishing boats. The features are famous: World Class Taxidermy, Antique Lures, Trout Pond, Woodcarvers, Pellet Range, Fishing Simulator, Rock Wall and Fly Casting Instruction. Nearly 100 fishing and hunting semainrs will be held on 4 stages, including "Lake Ultimate," the 110,000 gallon indoor lake. Michigan sportsmen never miss it!
March 19 - 21
Carnival Weekend at Boyne - Boyne Falls
It's party time once again. Boyne Mountain pulls out all the stops as Mardi Gras moves north for the weekend. How can I get some of those beads you ask, come to Boyne Mountain and find out. Bands, costume competitions, the slush cup and parties all over the resort make this a weekend to remember. You might want to plan on using a sick day for Monday.
March 20
Krazy Daze at Boyne - Harbor Springs
Fun for the whole family awaits during this spring tradition. Kid's events include a Silly Slalom, costume judging, Nastar and more. Is it true they build a pond and let people ski and snowboard across? You bet it's true. So dress up or dress down, just make sure to be a part of the fun.
March 20 - 21
Kalamazoo Living History Show - Kalamazoo
The largest, nationally recognized, juried show in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 original or reproduction living history supplies, accouterments and related crafts. More than 10,000 historical re-enactors from pre-Revolutionary through the Civil War, history buffs, collectors, and the general public from 18 states and Canada come together for a festive weekend to buy, sell and trade. The event attracts over 270 of the finest craftsman and dealers of living history supplies and related crafts from throughout the United States.
March 23 - 28
Ann Arbor Film Festival - Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Film Festival is internationally recognized as a premiere showcase for creative, inspiring, and influential films of all types: avant-garde and experimental, story-based narratives, documentaries, and animation. As the longest-running film festival of its kind in North America, the AAFF is steeped in a rich tradition of ground-breaking cinema.
Did we get them all? Not likely!! Add ones we missed (with links) in the comments below!
11 Comments
Reunion Reunion Seminar & Exhibit.
This is a seminar for local reunion (family, class, church, military, etc…) planners to education them on the important stages of planning a reunion, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at Stonegate Banquet Center, 1084 N. Irish Road, Davison.
Featured speaker is George G. Morgan, author of "Your Family Reunion." The event is free, but reservations are required by March 13. RSVP to Renee Cobb at the Flint Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (810) 232-9579.
Matt Bach
Posted March 4, 2009 at 3:20 pm | Permalink
Reunion Reunion Seminar & Exhibit.
This is a seminar for local reunion (family, class, church, military, etc…) planners to education them on the important stages of planning a reunion, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at Stonegate Banquet Center, 1084 N. Irish Road, Davison.
Featured speaker is George G. Morgan, author of "Your Family Reunion." The event is free, but reservations are required by March 13. RSVP to Renee Cobb at the Flint Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (810) 232-9579.
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, March 11th from 11am – 2pm at their office. If you are interested in learning more about what the Conservancy does and how they do it, or if you'd like to discover new opportunities to volunteer your time where you're sure to have an impact, then this Open House event is for you!
Talk with staff, enjoy a light lunch, and explore ways that you can be involved in the work of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.
Location: 3860 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City
Directions: from Division Street (US 31/37), take Front Street West approximately 1 mile to Oleson’s West Plaza.
Follow the balloons to the parking area and entrance, located in the back of the Oleson's plaza.
The Old Town Stomp - Perspective 2 in Old Town
Friday March 27th, 5:30 pm - 12:00 pm
An evening of live music, cocktails & dancing, awards and art auction awaits you as our guest at Perspective2 in Old Town. Expect a unique and welcoming atmosphere inspired by Jazz clubs of old. Candle-lit, linen-clad and alive with music… THE OLD TOWN STOMP will draw you into its ambiance. Proceeds from this events help sponsor more than 150 musicians booked to play at Old Town free community festivals such as Jazzfest and Bluesfest.
$50 per person, VIP tables available, cash bar
For more information, e-mail info@oldtownarts.org or visit http://event.pingg.com/TheOldTownStomp
New Covenant Believers International church in Mt. Morris Township will host the Third Annual Gathering of the Eagles Conference.
The five-day conference from May 6-10, 2009, will feature numerous classes led by inspirational speakers from throughout the United States.
The conference, run by the non-denominational church, is free and open to the public. This year’s conference hosts are pastors Leslie and Sandra Appleberry of Flint.
Details: (810) 715-0543.
Don't miss this amazing show coming to Traverse City! Monday, March 15, 2010 CELTIC CROSSROADS with Special Guest GT Pipes & Drums @ The City Opera House, Traverse City, MI., Doors @ 6:00 PM, Show @ 7:00PM, Advance Tickets: $22*, Day of Show: $25 Get 'em online at: http://www.porterhouseproductions.com and at Oryana an...d The City Opera House in Traverse City.
http://www.porterhouseproducti.....rossroads/
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
MARTIN SEXTON
City Opera House | Traverse City, MI
Doors @ 7:00 PM | Show @ 8:00 PM
with Special Guest The Ryan Montbleau Band
Advance Tickets: $27* | Day of Show: $30 | Get 'em online at http://www.porterhouseproductions.com and at Oryana and City Opera House in TC
All Ages, General Admission
I believe the St. Pats Parade in Detroit's Corktown is actually Sunday, March 14 (not the 16th as listed above).
The Detroit Artists Market annual Scholarship Awards and Exhibition: Wayne State University opens Friday, March 12th, 7-10pm reception. Free and open to the public. This show is open through April 17th. Regular gallery hours Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm.
Tractors, farm tools, dolls, quilts, special events. March 20, 10-2pm, spring crafts, paper dolls, rope making, corn shelling, bead table. Two art galleries, Jam sessions, doll exhibit. Coopersville Farm Museum, 375 Main Street, Coopersville, MI.
: Michigan Green Consortium announces a free community-wide recycle, repurpose and reuse event from 10am until 2pm on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Parking Lot B in downtown Traverse City. The event is held twice a year, the morning following the time adjustment, and serves as a reminder to residents to renew their pledge to do their part to preserve the environment.
The Daylight Savings Clean Up and Green Up Event will be hosted by the Consortium and a dozen or more local area businesses that provide recycle and reuse services. The event is comprehensive, offering residents the chance to bring recyclable items to one location and at no charge for collection. Steve Adcock, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Consortium states, “We’re fortunate to have been embraced by event partners that are willing to collect practically the entire spectrum of reusable household products”.
Thirteen or more area businesses will be on site that day to process a realm of household goods that have reusable or recyclable value. American Waste; Bay Area Recycling, Rifkin Steel, L & B Recycling, Cartridge World, Goodwill, GT Profile’s Shredmonster, E Waste, Odom Reusable Building Products, Northern Michigan Garment Restoration, Evergreen Bottle Company, Team Elmer’s and Home Depot will be there. A Compact Fluorescent light bulb will be given away to the first 400 individuals that bring in items as incentive for local residents to turn out early, compliments of Home Depot. A reusable shopping bag will be offered to attendants compliments of recycling partner Goodwill Industries.
The list of items that will be accepted includes:- #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 plastics; air conditioners; all coloured glass bottles; wine bottles, aluminum; auto batteries; nickel cadmium batteries; power tool batteries; alkaline batteries; BBQ grills; bubble wrap; cameras; cardboard; cell phones; computer monitors, computer printers, scanners and laptops; clean and reusable building products; asphalt; concrete, toilets; confidential documents; curling irons; dehumidifiers; drycleaner’s bags; extension cords; fire extinguishers, freezers; hair dryers; hot water heaters; lawn mowers and edgers; compact fluorescent and fluorescent light bulbs; magazines; metal products; microwave ovens; newspaper; stoves and ovens; Styrofoam packing peanuts; paper; plastic film; plastic grocery bags; plastic landscaping pots; plastic lawn edging; toner cartridges; ink cartridges; books; shoes; reading glasses and bifocals; electric radios; refrigerators; small electronics; small household electric appliances; styrofoam - #6 PS (clean white Styrofoam); styrofoam - expanded polystyrene (EPS); toaster ovens; typewriters; VHS tapes and cassettes; washing machines and dryers; and wire hangers.
There are only a handful of items that are prohibited. Clean Up and Green Up is not set up to accept obvious trash, television sets or television monitors, single-pane windows, insulation materials, fuels or hazardous chemicals. For questions about items accepted, a comprehensive list is available for download at http://www.mgconline.org.
The March 14th Clean Up and Green Up will be the second free recycling event hosted for the community by Michigan Green Consortium. During the inaugural event last November the Michigan Green Consortium was able to divert 11,100-lbs of steel scrap; 9,000-lbs of electronic equipment; 15 cubic yards (8,600-lbs) organic waste; 8,200-lbs confidential documents; 5,753-lbs. of sheet metal; 1,306-lbs of auto-batteries; 25 cubic yards of cardboard and paper stock; 12 cubic yards of plastics; 4 cubic yards of aluminum and metal; 3 cubic yards of glass; 20 cubic yards of Styrofoam; 4 cubic yards of plastic landscaping pots; 11 cubic yards of plastic bags and mixed plastic; 37 fire extinguishers; 100 ink cartridges; 200-lbs of clothing; 20-lbs of wire hangers; 76-lbs. of Freon; 55 fluorescent light bulbs; 50 compact fluorescent bulbs and 30 rechargeable
batteries from the landfill.
Michigan Green Consortium is a trade association established in 2008 to promote and support green and sustainable businesses; to educate the business and local community on what should be done to ensure a healthy environment and provides networking opportunities for green companies. The consortium is funded solely by member dues and public contributions.
To learn out more about the Daylight Savings: Clean Up and Green Up event call (231) 947-1688 or visit Michigan Green Consortium’s website at http://www.mgconline.org.
Post a Comment